Ep 5. Gamblin' Gods

In the fifth episode of Storage Hunters season 1, titled "Gamblin' Gods," an array of unique storage units are put up for auction in Southern California. The bidding starts off with a mystery unit that had been left untouched for over six years, promoting the question of what treasures could be found inside. Alongside this, a unit with a lock that has never been tampered with is up for grabs, with its possible contents leaving the bidders curious.

The show's regular auctioneers, Brandon Bernier and his wife Lori, arrive with high hopes of getting a fantastic deal. They plan to bid in the hopes of securing a valuable find that could land them a significant profit. However, Dave Hester, the local auction veteran, is determined to challenge them and win himself a storage unit jackpot.

The competition doesn't end there, as a new set of bidders enters the scene, keen to explore the thrilling world of storage hunting. One of the new bidders is a professional poker player who sees himself as an expert in reading people and looking for good deals. He makes strong impressions with his aggressive bid tactics.

As the auction progresses, the bidding gets heated up, and tensions arise between the bidders, with Dave Hester and Brandon Bernier going head-to-head. The newer bidders are continuously being outsmarted, but they manage to land a few decent storage units.

One of the units for auction contains an unusual set of items that captures the new bidder, Laurence, attention. The items include a shelf of G.I Joe figurines, a commemorative plate set, and a World Series baseball signed by a pitcher. The presence of these items boosts the bidding, leading to an intense battle over who will take home the unit loaded with these diverse treasures.

On the other hand, Dave Hester, who is renowned for his savvy bargain hunting, has his eyes on another unit that he believes is hiding something valuable. He has been determined to bid on this unit come what may, even if it means bidding double the value of the items inside. This gambit may pay off for Hester, but it could also result in his making a significant loss.

Overall, episode 5 of Storage Hunters season 1 is full of surprising twists and turns, with several bidders battling it out to claim the most valuable storage unit. The episode delivers the blend of drama, suspense, and humor that makes the show so compelling, leaving audiences longing for more.