‘American Pickers’ Sees Ratings Decline After Robbie Splurges $13K on Unique Sign

Mike Wolfe is trying to make things work on American Pickers, but fans are not all there for the ride. In a recent episode, Mike’s brother Robbie dropped thousands on a rare sign, but the ratings continued to plummet to record-low levels. While The HISTORY Channel has

Here's a recap of the latest episode and the viewer count it attracted.

Robbie Wolfe Pays Big For Rare Sign On American Pickers

American Pickers Season 26 has Mike Wolfe and his brother Robbie Wolfe hitting the road with Jersey Jon and Danielle Colby. However, without former star Frank Fritz, many fans have checked out on the new crew of the series. When Robbie Wolfe took center stage on a recent episode, fans mostly tuned out.

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In the episode that aired on January 8 (filmed the previous year), Robbie and Mike traveled to Florida to explore a collection of vintage gas station signs and memorabilia. The collection's owner, who goes by the name "Judge," was reluctant to part with most of his items. Nevertheless, Robbie was determined to acquire one particular piece and was persistent in his pursuit, refusing to accept rejection.

The sign was a vibrant double-sided Moline piece, featuring bold red, black, and yellow colors. Robbie had a deep desire to acquire it as it reminded him of his roots. “This is the