The Pickup Artist is an
American reality show on
VH1 which focuses on a group of eight or nine male contestants who have historically been unsuccessful in love and relationships learning
the art of the "pickup" as taught by seduction artist
Mystery and his
wings.
The first season featured "wings" J-Dog and Matador, and in the second season, J-Dog was replaced by Tara. In eight episodes, Mystery teaches the contestants with guidance and training to meet potential mates in various locations, such as
coffee shops and
night clubs. The contestants of the show compete with each other through a series of challenges. Most of the challenges on the first season involved picking up women in different situations, such as on a bridge during the day or in a nightclub. Some of the challenges were more novel, such as the second to last challenge where the men had to pick up a stripper, described by Mystery as "the ultimate challenge."