Storage Wars Season 1 Episode 1
Storage Wars
Season 1

Ep 1. High Noon in the High Desert

  • TVPG
  • December 1, 2010
  • 21 min
  • 6.9  (97)

In the first episode of Storage Wars season 1, titled "High Noon in the High Desert," viewers are introduced to a group of professional buyers who are all looking to get rich quick by bidding on abandoned storage units. The show takes place in Southern California, where there are over 8,000 storage units that are in arrears for payment, forcing the owners to auction off everything inside to the highest bidder.

The show's main premise is that the cast have no idea what they will find inside these storage units when they bid on them. It's a gamble, as some winning bids can yield enormous profits while others can be a complete bust, leaving them with nothing but trash.

The first episode starts with the cast arriving at their auction location--a remote desert town in California--ready to bid on four different storage units. The four units vary in size and are piled high with boxes, furniture, and all kinds of miscellaneous items. As the bidding starts, tensions run high as the buyers jockey for position, trying to outbid each other and be the first to get a peek inside.

In the first storage unit, Dave Hester, one of the most experienced buyers on the show, quickly takes control of the bidding and wins the unit for $825. As the cast members open the doors to the unit, they get a glimpse of what's inside--old furniture, boxes of clothes, and a few miscellaneous items. But it's impossible to tell just yet if there's anything of value within the hodgepodge of goods.

The second storage unit goes for $1,100 to Darrell Sheets, another seasoned buyer who's known for his aggressive bidding style. Darrell is convinced that this unit holds some valuable items due to the way the previous unit was set up, and is eager to get inside to see for himself.

In the third unit, Brandi Passante, a new buyer who's teamed up with her partner Jarrod Schulz, manages to win the bid for $550. Brandi and Jarrod are new to the storage auction game but they're both eager to make their mark and find something valuable inside this unit.

The fourth and final unit, which is the largest of them all, goes for $1,600 to Barry Weiss, a quirky collector who's known for his eclectic tastes. The other buyers are skeptical of Barry's bid, thinking that he overpaid for the unit, but Barry is confident that there are valuable antiques hidden inside.

As each of the buyers begins to sift through their newly acquired units, they all encounter different challenges. Some of the units are so packed with items that it's hard to even walk inside, and many of the boxes are covered in layers of dust and dirt.

Darrell's unit proves to be a gold mine of sorts, as he uncovers a collection of vintage cars and motorcycles worth more than $300,000. Meanwhile, Brandi and Jarrod's unit is less promising, but they do manage to find a few items that they believe will cover their costs for the unit.

Overall, the first episode of Storage Wars is a riveting introduction to the world of storage auctions. It's an exciting, fast-paced show that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats as they watch the buyers compete to outbid each other and uncover treasures hidden inside abandoned storage units. With its mix of drama, humor, and unexpected surprises, it's no wonder that Storage Wars has become a beloved favorite for fans of reality TV.

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  • First Aired
    December 1, 2010
  • Content Rating
    TVPG
  • Runtime
    21 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    6.9  (97)