Original title
Storage Hunters
Released
6/21/2011
Origin country
US
Genre
Documentary, Drama, Reality
Production companies
T Group Productions
Status
Cancelled
Number of seasons
3
Number of episodes
74
Storage Hunters is an American television series that premiered on June 21, 2011 on TruTV. The show focuses on auctioneer Sean Kelly's sale of storage auctions and the interactions between main bidders Brandon and Lori Bernier, Jesse McClure, Tarrell "T-Money" Wright, Ron "Papa Bear" Kirkpatrick, "Desert Dan," and the lock cutter/security guard, Cameron "Green Mile" Rowe.
Forbidden Storage is a show featuring public auction storage sales. If you don't pay your bill your possessions are seized and get auctioned off to the highest bidder. You can get a bin worth thousands or a pile of crap. From amazing to forbidden, to stuff you don't want to touch. With big money on the line, it's every man for himself. This is the Pilot Episode for the TV Show "Storage Hunters".
Competition boils over when bitter rivals Brandon and Jesse throw down over a storage unit containing an amazing movie monster and a potential hundred thousand dollar payout. Security steps in, but can they separate the boys before the blood hits the floor?
Brandon and Lori go to war over a record producer's storage unit and unearth what could be a priceless piece of rock and roll history. Then, Jesse one ups the competition for a locker with a multi-thousand dollar payout. And, a booby-trapped unit explodes, sending shockwaves through the storage facility.
Brandon and Lori look to cash in on their first big trip to New Orleans, but the locals are hungering for a fight. Then, the Taylor Brothers wage war to win a locker loaded with hunting and sporting equipment.
Back on the bayou, the buyers are ready to crack open the abandoned lockers and throw down some serious cash. Local legend FJ sees big dollar signs in old voodoo artifacts. Brandon and Lori unearth a rare find with a potentially priceless payout. And all bets are off when a bidding war over endangered species taxidermy ends in a heated stand-off with the local authorities.
The buyers press their luck in Sin City where Brandon and Lori get outfoxed by a group of locals with a questionable strategy. Then, Jesse gambles on a locker filled with junk. Everyone thinks he's crazy, but he knows something they don't. And, vintage slot machines and poker tables send bidding through the roof. The closing price is stratospheric, but what's hidden from sight will be the ultimate pay day for one lucky bidder.
Jesse taunts Brandon and Lori in the hopes of instigating a fight and later unearths a ticking treasure. Then, seasoned local Victor throws down his bankroll for a trove of luxury goods, but are they actually knock-offs? And, Brandon and Lori think they've hit the jackpot with a cache of firearms, but when Lori's gun accidentally goes off inside the locker, Brandon is caught in the crosshairs.
Brandon and Lori return to Boston and square off against his former protégé Wade. The bad blood may just erupt into a full-out brawl on the auction floor. Then, a former military hero goes all in on a locker that turns out to be hiding the ultimate score.
The score of a lifetime is hidden in the back of what already appears to be a great locker, but when the bidding heats up, will our auction heroes have the cash to stay in this game? But first, Brandon and Lori face a shocking discovery when the contents of what look like an old retail store reveal their true identity. And, some rare antiques fetch a fair price but further exploration of a hidden whale tusk could mean a windfall for one lucky storage hunter.
Old rivals unite when Brandon and Jesse are faced with the unthinkable: join forces or stand alone to gamble on a once-in-a-lifetime locker. Then, a vintage motorcycle and rare car parts create big cash for one of our slickest auction heroes. And, the Taylor Brothers are in for the fight of their lives when they leave the Deep South for the promise of California gold. It's an old-world battle that could lead to a new world order.
The competition heats up as Brandon and Lori find themselves in an all out bidding war with the tough-talking Taylor brothers. Amidst the chaos, Jesse goes all-in for a locker that could be hiding an expert marksman's rare weapons. And, Sean unveils a bin whose stench is so rancid it sends the buyers running. But when one of our competitors takes a gamble, the entire group is blown away by the score.
Our buyers go to war to win a locker packed with valuable vintage surf gear.
Our buyers throw down to score a locker packed with rare movie memorabilia.
Our buyers lock horns to win a unit packed with valuable construction equipment. Then, Brandon and Lori spot something that no one else does, but they'll have to play it cool if they want to walk away with this golden score. And later, the day's final locker smells of gas and cash, but leads to a showdown that gets one of our buyers banned from the auction.
Minds are blown when two of our buyers team up for a major score.
Jesse and Brandon get in a spirited bidding war after one of them spots a hidden treasure; a savvy newbie enters the fray and steals a prize from the regulars; and Lori and Brandon lock into a hot-ticket item that could net them a small fortune.
Our Buyers bid big to win a locker packed with what looks like rare art, but will the winner walk away with cash or counterfeits?
Our buyer go head-to-head to score an item that appears to be a covered car. But when the tarp is pulled back, will the winner drive away with a pile of cash or a piece of trash? Then, the legality of a locker's contents is called into question, but Brandon and Lori take a leap of faith and are rattled by what they find.
Bids on a covered car are driven up; Dan dings Jesse for a locker loaded with pricey tools, but the latter bounces back for a big score; and the day's final auction gets everyone intensely involved, perhaps too intensely for one.
A locker full of fishing gear spearheads a bidding war that leaves the winner with a quite a catch; Lori has a run-in with a bidder over a unit; Papa Bear pays a hefty price for a locker that turns out to include some not-quite-street-legal items.
Our buyers throw down to win a locker packed with recreational equipment and what looks like a hidden tractor. But when the dust settles, and the cover's pulled back, one lucky hunter gets the surprise of a lifetime
Our buyers throw down to win a locker packed with recreational equipment and what looks like a hidden tractor. But when the dust settles, and the cover's pulled back, one lucky hunter gets the surprise of a lifetime.
In the Season 3 premiere, a pair of newbies infringe on Brandon and Lori's turf and push the couple to spend more than they'd like, while a bunch of storage warriors bid on a set of wrapped pallets. Later, a mysterious large item piques bidders' interest.
Jesse risks big on a bin; Lori second-guesses Brandon and takes a flier on a questionable lot; and buyers bid on a puzzle of parts that they hope add up to something rewarding.
A deadly bin puts all the buyers on edge; It's a bad omen that casts a dark shadow over the day; Brandon and Lori square off against Scott and Chrissy in a do or die bidding war.
Archenemies team up to take on an upstart crew; Desert Dan takes a big risk on a hunch; and alliances crumble at crunch time.
A rare high-stakes RV auction brings out the heavy hitters; a locker spill smashes several dangerous objects; and a hunter's antiques experience leads him to believe there are treasures behind the iron curtain.
A vintage machine loaded with risqué photos and a potentially priceless piece of art are uncovered. Meanwhile, Jesse sparks a frenzy after a blind bid on an unopened locker.
Bidders gamble on a high-ticket mystery item and an ATM while unlikely duos team up with an unusual strategy that leaves hunters dumbfounded.
An old rivalry resurfaces in Las Vegas; a covered item contains what is hopefully a vintage automobile; and a unit full of gemstones sparks an all-out bidding war.
A winning bidder gets more than he bargained for; competitors are abuzz over a locker filled with vintage bar equipment; an eagle-eyed bidder spots something special about a lot and hopes no one else notices.
Brandon and Lori take part in an unusual auction, where they show interest in a large covered item.
Buyers are all abuzz over a locker that is swarming with extras; a competitor makes it his business to bag a bin filled with rusty office cabinets; and a winning bidder scores an antique that contains a cache of concealed cash.
A strange locker goes up for bid.
Cash is falling from the sky as our buyers go head to head at the biggest airport auction ever seen. Jesse gambles hard on a mystery box with a telling message. Then, Scott and Chrissy battle it out over a jet-fueled jewel. And later, the crowd is driven to a frenzy when Sean reveals a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that's gonna make one deep-pocketed bidder's dreams come true.
With Sean as the captain, the biggest of the big-time bidders head to Marina Del Rey in search of true nautical treasures. In one of the most explosive episodes to date, Scott and Brandon test each others jibs.
Old rivals come out smokin' in an attempt to uncover some unique finds. When Jesse tries to bump off Brandon and Lori, will he score high or strike out? With the other hunters battling, Scott and Chrissy ride in and sweep up some bargains before thedust settles.
Scott bids big on a bin; T-Money spots a potentially profitable prize; and Brandon and Jesse square off in a bidding war. Meanwhile, tension between Lori and Chrissy reaches a breaking point.
T Money puts his honesty to the test with shocking revelations. Jesse finds a loser bin that could make him a winner. Brandon and Lori think they see treasure in an unlikely place. And the new kids in town are determined to throw everyone off their game.
Things get hairy for the hunters as some ring in the money while others go broke. Desert Dan returns to turn up the heat as T money continues to march to the beat of his own drum. In a quest to protect their territory, Brandon and Lori go to battle for a bin that could prove to be their most profitable yet.
Brandon and Lori battle for a bin that they are confident will prove profitable, while a number of hunters adopt a go-for-broke strategy.
Brandon and Lori Go for Gold but finds something better.
Papa Bear gambles on a mysterious covered item, while newcomers find an odd collectible hiding in plain sight. Later, Brandon and Lori check out a pet bin.
Papa Bear goes after big money, while Desert Dan horses around and frustration gets the better of Brandon.
Brandon goes out on a limb and Lori leaves him hanging; and Desert Dan's automotive intuition proves valuable.
In the second-season finale, Scott and Chrissy have one last adventure. Also: Brandon and Lori grab a huge prize; and something that appears to be gold is not.
In the Season 3 opener, Brandon and Lori get a new rival and lose a mysterious coffin to her.
This is an unusual auction with two huge specialty items.
Mone, Brandon and Lori's new nemesis, arrives on the scene.
An antique gun has been altered, so T needs to find out if it's worth anything.
A new couple annoy Brandon and Lori on their snow-filled trip to Lake Arrowhead; T-Money has a tent with mysterious contents.
The hip young couple return, leading Brandon and Lori worry if they're being replaced.
Papa Bear returns and is interested in two blue shipping cases; Brandon and Lori get ahold of a 3-D printer, but they're unsure of its value.
Jesse teams up with Papa Bear to bid on a heavily secured safe; Brandon and Lori obtain a sand rail and a vintage surfboard.
Papa Bear sees a clue in a bin that leads him to believe there’s a shotgun hidden in it.Lori teams up with Jesse behind Brandon’s back to win the big specialty item at the end of the day. Brandon’s anger turns to joy once it’s revealed to be an antique fire engine. Share this one proudly.
Lori and Brandon either have to make a deal, or get stuck with half a plane.
Jesse and David bank on wine being in some coveted bins; Brandon and Lori win a horse trailer, which contains a valuable surprise.
The grand finale is an airport auction with giant hangars filled with cool stuff, including arcade games, lighting equipment, and a vintage El Camino.
Sean tows a trailer to the auction and everyone wonders what's inside; T Money and Papa Bear battle over bins; Brandon and Lori play games.
The bidders go head to head on a bin full of motorcycle parts; a unit with a body bag and hooks hanging from the ceiling has everyone dying to know what's inside!
An item in one bin has Papa Bear and Mone revving their engines; T Money gambles on hidden guns; Team Brandori bids up the auctions, infuriating the others to the point of retaliation.
A bin from down under holds a dark and mysterious surprise; Jessie vows to keep everyone from making a profit; Papa Bear pushes Brandon to the edge; T Money gets a taste of the geriatric life.
The bidders seem to make some crazy decisions and fight for the ultimate blind buy.
Brandon arrives solo to an auction; the men gamble on an abandoned recording studio; a trailer with Civil War items incites the men to wage a bidding war.
Jessie hopes to find some hidden gems in a bin full of old furniture; Papa Bear goes fishing for profit; Brandon and Lori gamble big on a business in a box and a very special item from Sean.
A mysterious concrete block and a trailer full of hay mean big opportunities and lead to unusual alliances within the group.
Lori eyes a bin with a tanning bed; a bin with fake walls intrigues Brandon; Papa Bear and Jesse vie for a bin full of antique furniture.
Sean takes the bidders to the home of the L.A. County Fair for a behind the scenes tour.
Sean is only allowed in the storage facility after hours; the first day to night auction, ending in the dark.
Sean takes the bidders deep into the island to hidden storage bunkers.
The bidders take a trip out to Hawaii for an auction at a marine life park.
An airport auction with giant hangars filled with cool stuff, including arcade games, lighting equipment, and a vintage El Camino.
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