Season 15 Part #1 of 2 - American Pickers - back when Frank Fritz was still alive 1 A Colonel of Truth The guys pick the collection of a reclusive and mysterious businessman named "the Colonel", who has gone to great lengths to keep his identity a secret. 2 Tick Tock Pick The guys go hog wild at a sprawling ranch in Texas, where Mike flips for a VW bus that's been transformed into a hunting lodge on wheels. Plus, Frank finds a storied heirloom that reignites a high school obsession. 3 One Giant Pick for Mankind The guys uncover a former firefighter's stockpile which includes an ultra-rare piece of Space Age history. Plus, Frank's plan goes up in smoke. 4 Picked a Peck of Pepper The guys go big in Texas with a mega pick at the first Dr. Pepper bottling plant, and tough negotiations in a 50,000 square-foot warehouse. 5 Scrappy Go Lucky The guys visit a hardcore collector in California who's under pressure from his County to downsize. Plus, a roadside hunch leads to a bonanza of rare vintage cars. 6 No Stoner Left Unturned The guys meet a man who had pieces on display in the Smithsonian, but find that what he's held on to is even more mind-blowing. And a father/daughter power struggle is a roadblock to picking a century farm