TV The Pickup Artist The Pickup Artist 6.3/10 by 3 users The Pickup Artist is a tale of transformation. Mystery is a best-selling author and ultimate pick-up artist who has the secret to wooing women. He'll guide a group of socially awkward men through the rough waters of romance and help them overcome their biggest fear of talking to women. Details Casts Posters Images Title The Pickup Artist Alternative Titles The Pick-Up Artist 2 First Air Date 2007-08-06 Last Air Date 2008-11-29 Number of Episodes 18 Number of Seasons 2 Genres Reality, Networks VH1, Casts Erik von Markovik, Stan Tayi, Tara Ferguson Plot Keywords , Mystery Erik von Markovik Matador Stan Tayi Tara Ferguson