Spike Orders More Auction Hunters

NEW YORK: Spike TV has ordered a third season of Auction Hunters, with 26 fresh episodes slated, including a first-ever live broadcast.

The show will again follow Allen Haff and Ton Jones as they traverse the country in search of hidden treasures found in storage units. The markets for season three include Alaska, New Orleans, Washington D.C., New York City, New Jersey, Hawaii, Denver and Los Angeles. The new season will include a special live episode in early 2012, marking a first for the franchise. Haff and Jones will open up a special pod live in prime time, with details to be unveiled at a later date.

"We are thrilled to take the series to all different corners of the country, from New York City to Alaska, to uncover rare and extraordinary items unique to that area," said Sharon Levy, Spike TV’s executive VP of original series and animation.