American Pickers ratings hit season low as Mike Wolfe discusses Frank Fritz's firing over addiction issues
thesun.co.uk — November 5, 2024, 09:01 PM UTC
"American Pickers" has seen its lowest ratings of the season, with just 442,000 viewers for the latest episode. This drop follows Mike Wolfe's revelation that Frank Fritz was fired due to his struggle with opioid addiction. The current season's ratings are significantly lower than those of Season 25. The premiere episode attracted 565,000 viewers, while the previous season's opener had 723,000. Ratings have declined steadily since the season began on October 9. Frank Fritz, who last appeared on the show in March 2020, faced health issues and addiction. He suffered a stroke in July 2022 and passed away on September 30, 2024, at age 60. Mike Wolfe was present during his final moments.