Ep 1. Cash Wars

In the first episode of "Storage Hunters" season 1, titled "Cash Wars," viewers are introduced to a group of professional auction hunters who compete to win abandoned storage lockers at auctions across Southern California. The competition is fierce as the hunters bid against each other to win the contents of the storage units, which could contain treasures or trash.

The show features five main characters: Allen Haff, Clinton "Ton" Jones, Mike Karlinger, Linda Pinto, and Desi Moreno-Penson. Each has their own unique style and strategy when it comes to bidding and winning storage unit auctions.

The episode begins with the hunters arriving at a storage facility in Montebello, California. The auctioneer explains the rules of the auction, which include not being allowed to enter the storage units or touch any of the items inside until after the auction is won. The hunters are given a quick glimpse of the units from the doorway before the bidding begins.

From the start, tensions are high as the hunters begin to bid against each other. Allen and Ton are the early front runners, winning several units between them. Mike, Linda, and Desi struggle to keep up, with Mike and Linda only winning one unit each.

As the episode progresses, the hunters begin to reveal their personalities and strategies. Allen is portrayed as the smooth-talking, confident hunter who always seems to know what he's doing. Ton is the rough-around-the-edges veteran who isn't afraid to take risks. Mike is the laid-back surfer dude who hopes to strike gold with his purchases. Linda is the no-nonsense businesswoman who wants to make a profit. Desi is the enthusiastic newbie who is still figuring things out.

The contents of the storage units are just as varied as the hunters themselves. Some units contain high-end designer clothes and accessories, while others are filled with old furniture and junk. One unit even holds a vintage pinball machine, which causes a bidding war between Allen and Ton.

Despite the differences in their personalities and strategies, the hunters all have one thing in common: they're in it for the money. Each hopes to make a profit from the items they win at the auction.

The end of the episode sees the hunters tallying up their profits from the day's auctions. Some are delighted by their earnings, while others are disappointed by their losses. In the final scene, the hunters leave the storage facility, ready to do it all over again at the next auction.

Overall, "Cash Wars" is a fast-paced and entertaining introduction to the world of storage unit auctions. The hunters are engaging and charismatic, and the items they find in the storage units are both surprising and intriguing. Viewers will be left wanting more, eager to see what treasures (or trash) the hunters will uncover in the next episode.