Series synopsis
Storage Wars is an American reality television series that premiered on A&E on December 1, 2010. It was created by Thom Beers. It stars Dan Dotson, Brandi Passante, Laura Dotson and Mary Padian.
When rent is not paid on a storage locker for three months in California, the contents can be sold by an auctioneer as a single lot of items in the form of a cash-only auction. The show follows professional buyers who purchase the contents based only on a five-minute inspection of what they can see from the door when it is open. The goal is to turn a profit on the merchandise.
Premise
When rent is not paid on a storage locker for three months in California, the contents can be sold by an auctioneer as a single lot of items in the form of a cash-only auction. The show follows professional buyers who purchase the contents based only on a five-minute inspection of what they can see from the door when it is open. The goal is to turn a profit on the merchandise.
Premise: Go bid or go home
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Dan Dotson as Himself
- Brandi Passante as Herself
- Laura Dotson as Herself
- Mary Padian as Herself
- Jarrod Schulz as Himself
- Darrell Sheets as Himself
- Dave Hester as Himself
- Brandon Sheets as Himself
Supporting cast
- Barry Weiss as Himself
Guest cast
- Roddy Piper as Himself
Episodes
This series spans 19 seasons with 409 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 41 | August 31, 2011 | November 23, 2021 |
| Season 1 | 19 | December 1, 2010 | April 20, 2011 |
| Season 2 | 33 | July 20, 2011 | March 4, 2012 |
| Season 3 | 26 | June 5, 2012 | March 25, 2013 |
| Season 4 | 26 | March 18, 2013 | July 2, 2013 |
| Season 5 | 29 | March 18, 2014 | September 30, 2014 |
| Season 6 | 18 | November 11, 2014 | March 3, 2015 |
| Season 7 | 13 | April 1, 2015 | May 20, 2015 |
| Season 8 | 20 | July 21, 2015 | November 24, 2015 |
| Season 9 | 15 | April 5, 2016 | May 24, 2016 |
| Season 10 | 25 | April 12, 2017 | August 2, 2017 |
| Season 11 | 29 | November 8, 2017 | March 28, 2018 |
| Season 12 | 16 | November 7, 2018 | January 30, 2019 |
| Season 13 | 32 | April 20, 2021 | January 18, 2022 |
| Season 14 | 14 | March 8, 2022 | April 19, 2022 |
| Season 15 | 24 | June 6, 2023 | August 15, 2023 |
| Season 16 | 10 | June 7, 2025 | August 16, 2025 |
| Season 17 | 12 | February 28, 2026 | May 9, 2026 |
| Season 18 | 7 | May 30, 2026 | July 18, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Unlocked: Buy Low The Lords of Loot meet at the abandoned Sahara Casino in Las Vegas to relive their best bidding wars, hash out personal conflicts, and reveal some of the secrets behind their success, or lack of it. Dan, Laura, Dave, Darrell, Barry, Jarrod and Brandi are challenged with play-along segments that test their auction acumen. Special guests join the cast for this contentious round-table discussion, as well as a video tease and surprise visit from the new cast of Storage Wars: Dallas. |
August 31, 2011 |
| 2 |
Unlocked: Sell High In this second hour of Unlocked, the cast reconvenes to dig through some of the trash and treasure of season 1. Video highlights recap some of their strangest and most disgusting finds, reveal their personal strategies, and most lucrative scores. How does Darrell make his money and where does his wealth of knowledge come from? Who spent and made the most this season? Can Jarrod and Brandi ever reach Dave's level of success? How has the popularity of the show affected the business? Professional poker player and world champion, Phil Hellmuth, joins the table to see if he can spot their tells, and a surprise guest shares a story about a huge celebrity locker score. |
September 14, 2011 |
| 3 |
Season 3 Promo The Season 3 promo. Excellently done. |
May 1, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
High Noon in the High Desert It's a showdown in the high desert as the buyers crack open a trove of abandoned storage lockers. Barry Weiss unearths the personal possessions of rap magnate Suge Knight. Jarrod Schulz and Dave Hester throw down their bankrolls in hopes of scoring a classic organ. And Darrell Sheets reveals a historic, one hundred and fifty thousand-dollar find. Classic items, wily personalities—let the storage wars begin! |
December 1, 2010 |
| 2 |
Railroad Roulette Chaos ensues throughout the storage units of Westminister. A secret weapon is brought out by Barry Weiss to dwarf the competition. Two bitter rivals, Dave Hester and Darrell Sheets, go toe-to-toe for a locker with a twenty thousand dollar payout. After Jarrod buys a suspect unit, a lover's quarrel breaks out between he and Brandi. But after inspection, the bickering pair find something even Brandi didn't expect. It's Russian Roulette in a facility wrought with both trash and treasure. |
December 1, 2010 |
| 3 |
Melee in the Maze The buyers venture to the labyrinth-like Self Storage Center in Cerritos. Jarrod and Dave set their sights on a locker filled with handcrafted bamboo fishing rods. Brandi tries a little feminine wit to outsmart her macho competitors. And the financial future of Darrell's granddaughter, Zoe, hangs in the balance. From solid silver to a locked safe, the buyers duke it out in the hunt for hidden treasure. |
December 8, 2010 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Hang Em High Desert The heat is on as the buyers return to the high desert, and a lot has changed. In this episode, Darrell Sheets finds a macabre oddity, Dave Hester discovers an antique toy, and Barry Weiss asks one of his buddies from Aerosmith (no big deal) for an appraisal. When the smoke clears and the dust settles, who will be left standing as the competition comes full circle? |
July 20, 2011 |
| 2 |
Buyers on the Storm A storm is brewing in Whittier, California. When it rains in the auction business, only the best bidders come out to play. Darrell Sheets tries to bat down his competition when a locker with a twenty-seven thousand dollar payoff opens up, Dave Hester bids on a unit with a stockpile of antiques, and Barry Weiss lands himself a locker previously owned by a man with an... antique weapons fetish. |
July 20, 2011 |
| 3 |
Pay the Lady When auctioneer Dan Dotson calls in sick, his wife Laura is forced to take the reins. But with a crowd of unenthusiastic buyers, Laura will have to pull out all the stops to sell these lockers. Barry finds a "knock out" unit, Dave goes after an electronics locker, Jarrod tries to up his street cred with a "gangsta" unit, and Darrell uncovers a classic movie prop. Will Laura's unbridled enthusiasm pull in big bucks from the buyers or will she end up letting down her auctioneer hubby? |
July 27, 2011 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Third Eye of the Tiger The third season begins at the crack of dawn in La Verne, CA, and finds "The Collector" in training. Dave Hester enjoys bidding, and bidding people up. Darrell Sheets shows up alone and quickly detects a find of his own. And Jarrod and Brandi start the new season with a system...but will it help them find zen? |
June 5, 2012 |
| 2 |
May The Vaults Be With You The buyers venture back to the notorious vault auction, this time in Chattsworth, CA. Jarrod and Brandi find something that makes noise, if not money. Barry Weiss uses "the force"... the auction buying force that is. Darrell Sheets finds treasure in Brandon's pile of trash. And Dave Hester barks a lot, but is there any bite behind it? |
June 5, 2012 |
| 3 |
The Iceman Carveth The buyers head to the northern part of Southern California, Oxnard. Barry Weiss finds a room with a view. Dave Hester's looking for gold, and finds bronze. Jarrod battles Dave, along with a nasty cold. And Darrell and Brandon get into a nasty fight that could spell the end of the "Tank Top Twins." |
December 11, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Big Boy vs. The Heavyweight The buyers meet up in La Habra, CA and run into "The King of Palmdale." Ivy Calvin, a former ultimate fighter gets into the ring and quickly goes toe to toe with Darrell. Jarrod and Brandi buy, and meet a nerd. And Barry Weiss hits the links with a famous golfing buddy. |
March 18, 2013 |
| 2 |
The Kook, The Chief, His Son, and The Brothers The buyers travel to far away Lake Elsinore, CA and run into "The Kings of Swag," appraisers who caught the auction bug from Barry. Jarrod and Brandi argue, Barry doesn't take a dive, and The Sheets find something out of this world...but will the price tag be astronomical? |
March 18, 2013 |
| 3 |
Nobody's Vault But Mine A record-breaking 100 vault auction brings extra buyers to Chatsworth, CA. Darrell Sheets gets Mark Balelo to bite on a big group of vaults, and their contents lead to an explosive situation. Herb and Mike steal some vaults that might make them storage kings. And Barry Weiss finds some antiques, but will grandma's stash lead to big cash? |
March 25, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Flight of the Gambler The buyers return to Montebello, where Darrell has had some of his biggest scores. Will he repeat or crash and burn? Meanwhile, Brandi learns that Jarrod is facing a problem that affects more than just their business. |
March 18, 2014 |
| 2 |
The Hills Have Buys Rene and Casey take on rival couple Jarrod and Brandi; Darrell wins an intriguing locker after dodging a bullet; Ivy encounters a furry friend. |
March 18, 2014 |
| 3 |
Nerds of the Round Table Ivy tries to continue his winning streak; Rene and Darrell play mind games; Jarrod and Brandi visit a crime scene and travel back in time. |
March 25, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Auction Boogaloo Rene and Casey return to the auctions; Dave finds a piece of board game history; Jarrod and Brandi try to get a locker; Darrell and Brandon show their moves. |
November 11, 2014 |
| 2 |
My Little Brony The buyers head south to Oceanside, CA. It’s Rene’s backyard and he intends to make the competition pay for coming to his territory. Darrell and Brandon fight for a unit that has a piece of cinematic history while Jarrod and Brandi discover that friendship can be magic and profitable.Source: A&E TV |
November 11, 2014 |
| 3 |
Locktoberfest! Darrell and Brandon return to the sight of their biggest score while the other buyers are focused on taking down the self-proclaimed “King of Montebello”. Jarrod and Brandi land a locker that leads them to something called a “Herbmeister” and Rene and Casey score a potentially sweet unit.Source: A&E TV |
November 18, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Padian: P.I. The auction goes back to Fontana, CA and the buyers come loaded for action. Ivy is excited to return to an area known for the items he needs, but Jarrod and Brandi must employ some sharp strategy to get a good locker. Darrel and Brandon are looking to score heavy which puts Mary at the bottom hoping for a top unit. |
April 1, 2015 |
| 2 |
The Thrill of a Kitty and the Agony of Smoked Meat Moreno Valley, CA, is known for great views and good finds. Darrell tries to smoke the competition and proves that sometimes treasure can look like trash. Mary struggles to wrangle information from the more experienced buyers, but Rene is not looking to share first place in the hunt for the best locker. |
April 1, 2015 |
| 3 |
The Sweet Sniff of Success The buyers head to West Covina, CA where everyone is vying to be the top dog. Jarrod and Brandi bring an expert to sniff out the best lockers. Darrell and Brandon help everyone at the auction dress for success, while Mary sets out to find a vintage-y locker... because everyone knows that old is the new, new. |
April 8, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
They'll Always Have Perris The valley of Perris, CA hosts an early morning auction that has the buyers waking up early and watching their bids. Jarrod and Brandi start the day in high spirits, but things get tense as Dave shows up with more bluster than usual. Mary tries not to let the other buyers get her down and Ivy remains sharp and ready for a great score. |
July 21, 2015 |
| 2 |
Some Like It Hotter The desert is hot, but the auctions are hotter in Palm Desert, CA. It's a long drive, but the buyers are determined to make it worth the trip. A few locals give Rene a run for his money, but that doesn't stop Mary from bidding beyond her budget. Darrell and Brandon try for a windfall while Jarrod and Brandi are forced to rely on some unreliable help. |
July 28, 2015 |
| 3 |
Lock the Vote! The buyers hope to stay classy as they head south with keen eyes for good buys in San Diego. Darrell has to shoulder the burden of a possible bad locker as Mary tries to get in touch with her inner Californian. Ivy comes across a cross-dressing locker while Jarrod and Brandi have good history in the area and hope for another score. |
August 4, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mexican Grand Off The buyers head to San Diego in hopes of finding some south of the border treasure. Rene and Casey step up to defend their home turf against Darrell and Brandon. Mary hopes to score with a high end household unit and Ivy enlists help and brings two extra Calvins to the auctions. |
April 5, 2016 |
| 2 |
From Dust 'Til Dawn The desert country of Mojave, CA hosts a rough auction where the buyers have to dig deep to find value. Dave hits the action hard despite his dislike of the area. Mary struggles through a locker hoping it will not land in the toilet. Rene battles for treasure and Ivy on the hunt for fun off-road finds. |
April 5, 2016 |
| 3 |
Middle-Aged Mutant Ninja Buyers Auctions in Westminster, CA bring top dollar, with units selling in the thousands. Jarrod and Brandi to strike quick and easy, but the high prices have them taking risks that are no bargain. Ivy goes on a buying spree, but how much will it cost him? Meanwhile, Rene can't help but go cowabunga over a collector's unit. |
April 12, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Stakes, Buys and Video Games The buyers squeeze the City of Orange for some amazing lockers. Ivy gets a hole in one with an unusual landscaping tool. Darrell's eye for upscale furniture finds him a high end hoard. Rene maxes out on a video game console and Mary's fortunes leave her leaving empty handed. |
April 12, 2017 |
| 2 |
Goodness, Gracious, Great Coats of Fire Moreno Valley gives Darrell a chance to school his friend in daredevil-ing. Dave's fortunes go up in flames. Jarrod and Brandi dive back in, only they hit the bottom. |
April 12, 2017 |
| 3 |
Bright Lights, Big Biddies Dave augments his inventory with a medical device. While Rene finds his furniture locker enlightening and Ivy finds some unexpected green. |
April 19, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Wild Wild Vests The oldest facility in Los Angeles is where the newest buyers make their debut in the Season 11 premiere. Also: Brandi and Jarrod try to piece their way to a win, while Ivy manages to hoard most of the units for himself. |
November 8, 2017 |
| 2 |
Out of the Frying Pan Am The buyers hit Dan's home town, and the Vegas Ladies' locker really takes off. Kenny's purchase sets his wallet alight, while Brandi and Jarrod put their vacation funds on the line. |
November 8, 2017 |
| 3 |
Season of the Kitsch In Victorville, Brandi and Jarrod's mischievous side emerges. Ivy grabs a locker that no one else can tolerate, while Mary puts the new guy in his place. |
November 15, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Jenny, the Baker, the Prosthetics Maker Jarrod takes Brandi to an auction on her birthday; Darrell tries to find another "All Ten" locker; Rene stands his ground to protect his honor; Mary brings in her pal from Texas to put her California counterparts in their place. |
November 7, 2018 |
| 2 |
Weekend at Barry's Kenny feels nostalgic in Koreatown, so he brings along an old friend, which may or may not be a good idea; Brandi and Jarrod sweeten their profit in an unexpected way; Ivy tolerates the big city in an effort to find some name-brand goodies. |
November 7, 2018 |
| 3 |
A Sale of Two Cities Emily brings her mother along; Darrell wastes no time finding an advantage; Ivy and Ivy Jr. clean up with their locker; Kenny gets some advice from a music legend; Shana and Edwina settle for thrifting what's in front of them. |
November 14, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Santanas Are Coming to Town Recently separated, Brandi and Jarrod find themselves at the same auction, and tensions flare; she gets the Laura treatment, and he regresses to his childhood self; Ivy schools Ivy Jr., who needs to find his footing. |
April 20, 2021 |
| 2 |
Bits and Pizzas The King of Montebello can't wait to see what he can drum up this time around; Rene sniffs out a great locker, stepping over the competition to get it; Kenny does his best to fire up his profits; Brandi can't see the potential in the units. |
April 20, 2021 |
| 3 |
Lets Make a Dill! Back in Montebello, Brandi and her buddy set the wayback machine and discover a roaring good time; Darrell makes the most of the little he's got; Kenny fills his piggy bank, while courting an unfamiliar pastime. |
April 27, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
You Can Lead A Horse To A Locker, But You Can't Make Him Bid It's just another Riverside auction, until Barry and Kenny show up in their alternative fuel vehicle. Lisa does her best to break the curse of the bad locker and Ivy finds some curious denominations. |
March 8, 2022 |
| 2 |
Piles To Go Before I Keep Laura takes the reigns alone in Fullerton and proceeds to outsell Dan; Brandi gets assaulted by her locker but ultimately drives home a winner; Rene postpones a day date in favor of a work date; Darrell stumbles across and unexpected collection. |
March 8, 2022 |
| 3 |
In Pain In The Membrane In Victorville, a friendly duel runs Dusty up, but his vinyl might save him; Ivy's locker shines some light on the business; Lisa learns that she needs her locker about as much as she needs a hole in her head. |
March 15, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
All Hail, King Brandi: The Rule-her of West Covina In West Covina, Brandi makes a serious land grab and it pays off handsomely. Rene can't resist the mystery of a good safe. Kenny can't seem to satisfy his hunger, while Barry takes an opportunity to poach from the competition. |
June 6, 2023 |
| 2 |
YOLO Bolo! Rene goes big; Ivy scores a packed locker and stumbles across an antique of unusual origin; Darrell grabs a smaller unit but finds that good things do, indeed, come in petite packages sometimes. |
June 6, 2023 |
| 3 |
Stanton in the Place Where You Work Rene has lukewarm results bobbin' for profits in Stanton. Dusty finds a hoard of quality equipment, inking himself a decent payday. Looking for treasure, Brandi does end up with the green... just not in the way she expected. |
June 13, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Return of the Return of San Burrito As the buyers head back to San Bernardino, Kenny channels an old friend's tactics, allowing him to pick just the right unit. Brandi flexes her muscles on a dusty locker. Ivy does his best to look beneath the surface; while Rene and Casey gamble big. |
June 7, 2025 |
| 2 |
One Man's Trash... Is Lisa's Trash The buyers head to Montebello, where there are a large number of lockers for auction. Brandi has the resale market covered. Ivy mines his way into some vintage safety gear. Dusty takes Lupe on a well-earned date. |
June 14, 2025 |
| 3 |
Weathering Sights It's a cold and wet day in Banning, as Laura tries to comfort the buyers with "hot" cocoa and umbrellas. Brandi changes her plans for a chance at a big win. Kenny risks his money on the contents of a file cabinet. Ivy finds the silver lining. |
June 21, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
All About Steve Bathed in the heat of Moreno Valley, Kenny has difficulty with names, so he calls an audible. Meanwhile, Brandi can’t catch a break without some help from above. Dave gets stuck with the business end of an unsatisfying locker. |
February 28, 2026 |
| 2 |
There's No River in Riverside! The heat is brutal in Riverside, but thankfully, Dusty & Lupe find a way to get soaked. Brandi manages to dig up some “grana”. Lisa goes camping in an unexpected way, while Dave has to settle for a whole lot of… not much. |
February 28, 2026 |
| 3 |
Million Dollar Brandi In West Covina, Dusty uses magic to find his treasure. Lisa, determined to make her carpenter father proud, looks for something to refurbish and ends up channeling something else. |
March 7, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Tchotchkes, Not Poppycocksis In Orange, Dave zeroes in on a stack of Benjamins. Dusty & Lupe go really big and manage to stay out of the weeds. Mary gets herself all chakra’d in Fullerton. |
May 30, 2026 |
| 2 |
The Puppet Master of Lancaster The Lord of Lancaster tries to levy tariffs on his visitors, but Dusty & Lupe manage to distract him long enough to cut out a profit. Dave is finally able to see the light. Kenny’s new friends fit him like a glove. |
June 6, 2026 |
| 3 |
Baby Jesus, Take the Wheel Torrance gives props to Dusty & Lupe who are haunted by their locker. Kenny manages to kill several birds with one locker. Brandi gets all medieval with some strange music boxes, while Lisa re-joins the rest of the fleas to drop some new records. |
June 13, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | A&E |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 1, 2010 |
| Last aired | May 9, 2026 |
| Runtime | 25 minutes |
| Status | Returning Series |
| Schedule | Saturday at 21:00:00 |