A&E’s popular reality show Storage Wars is returning this summer with a major change: episodes will now be a full hour long. The show, which has been a hit for 15 seasons, features professional buyers bidding on the contents of abandoned storage lockers.
Here’s the Lowdown: The new 10-episode season, premiering this summer on A&E, will feature returning favorites like Brandi Passante, Kenny Crossley, Ivy Calvin and his sons, Lisa Delarios and Dusty Riach. Auctioneers Dan and Laura Dotson are also back to keep the bidding wars moving. The expanded format will give us a closer look at the “high-stakes world of storage auctions.”
What This Means Now: Fans of Storage Wars can expect more of what they love, but with a deeper dive into each auction and the strategies of the bidders. The longer episodes suggest more time spent exploring the contents of the lockers and the interactions between the competing buyers.
The Bigger Picture: Storage Wars has been a consistent performer for A&E since its 2010 debut, frequently ranking among the network’s top original series. The decision to expand to an hour-long format shows the network’s continued confidence in the show’s appeal and suggests a move to give dedicated fans a more substantial viewing experience.
