American Chopper: The Series Season 1 Episodes

Episode 1

American Chopper I: Jet Bike

Sun, Sep 29, 2002

This is the pilot that started it all. Filmed after OCC was in business for about 3 years, Senior and Junior decide to build the Jet Bike, to be presented at the Laconia (NH) Bike Week in June 2002. Unlike the series, these first 2 pilot episodes are narrated throughout by Mike Rowe (of "Dirty Jobs"). This is also the only appearance of shop mechanic James "Dee" Clark. Tension begins from this very first episode, as during crunch time, Paulie skips out of work to play golf.

Episode 2

American Chopper II: Biketober (Cody Bike)

Sun, Jan 19, 2003

This 2nd pilot episode (dubbed American Chopper II) continues in the style of the first pilot, with The Discovery Channel's Mike Rowe narrating the entire episode. Unlike the first pilot, this episode delves into how Paul Sr started the business. Senior and Junior also talk at some length about their past problems with alcohol and drugs, alongside footage of old Teutel family movies. In the shop, we see the brief first appearance of mechanic Nick Hansford (presumably hired to replace Dee Clark). The main theme of the episode is Senior taking young Cody Connelly under his wing to build a chopper for the Daytona bike festival. The surprise for Cody is that Senior and Junior have arranged with Cody's mom to let her son accompany them to Daytona.

Episode 3

Black Widow: Part 1

Mon, Mar 31, 200344 mins

Paul Teutul, Sr., and his son Paul of Orange County Choppers create an incredible Black Widow theme motorcycle. They battle an impossible deadline, last minute problems and each other as they race to complete this one of a kind masterpiece.

Episode 4

Black Widow: Part 2

Mon, Apr 7, 200344 mins

With the deadline for the Black Widow theme motorcycle looming, the pressure mounts at Orange County Choppers. The crew races to finish it in time for one of New York City's biggest trade shows.

Episode 5

Race Car: Part 1

Mon, Apr 14, 200344 mins

Sparks fly and tempers flare as Paul Jr. battles to create a $150,000 Race Car theme bike in just ten days. Will the Orange County Choppers' crew reach the finish line in time or crash and burn?

Episode 6

Race Car: Part 2

Mon, Apr 21, 200344 mins

The crew of Orange County Choppers struggles to finish the $150,000 bike. The tight schedule has left Paul Jr. in an explosive situation.

Episode 7

Fire Bike: Part 1

Mon, Apr 28, 200344 mins

The boys from Orange County Choppers have some fun in the sun wrangling reptiles at a Florida gator farm. Then it's back to the cold reality of a New York winter where Paul Jr. dreams up a custom chopper to honor New York City's greatest heroes.

Episode 8

Daytona Bike Week

Mon, Jun 2, 200344 mins

When Paul Junior's dream of completing his Firebike goes up in smoke, the O.C.C. crew hit the highway and take Daytona Beach by storm. It's 10 days of madness, mayhem and motorcycles at Bike Week, the biggest event in the world.

Episode 9

Fire Bike: Part 2

Mon, Jun 9, 2003

Episode 10

Old School Chopper 1

Mon, Jun 16, 200344 mins

Paul Sr. takes Cody under his wing and teaches him how to build a bike the old school way. The family spends some quality time Teutul Style.

Episode 11

Old School Chopper: Part 2/Commanche Bike: Part 1

Mon, Jun 30, 200344 mins

As Paul Sr. and Cody complete their old school bike, Paul Jr. dreams up a radical new design. This chopper is based on the top secret Comanche helicopter.

Episode 12

Commanche Bike: Part 2

Mon, Jul 7, 200344 mins

It's a battle of wills and a war of words as time runs out on the Comanche bike project. The Orange County Chopper crew hits the highway for a trip to New Orleans.

Episode 13

Commanche Bike: Part 3

Mon, Jul 14, 200344 mins

Paul Jr. and Vinnie battle to complete their Comanche bike project in time to unveil it at Myrtle Beach Bike week. But a last minute emergency leaves the project hovering on the brink of disaster.

Episode 14

Mikey's Bike: Part 1

Mon, Aug 11, 200344 mins

As soon as he gets the chance, Mikey picks up a wrench and attempts to design and build his own custom chopper. But it doesn't take long before he soon clashes with Paulie, who has his own ideas for the bike.

Episode 15

Mikey's Bike: Part 2

Mon, Aug 18, 200344 mins

Setbacks, stress and sibling rivalry threaten to derail the blues bike project. Passing his motorcycle driver's test is an even more pressing problem for Mikey.

Episode 16

Mikey Special

Mon, Nov 3, 200344 mins

Mikey's never-ending quest for sanity leads him to plan the ultimate road trip with Vinnie: a scooter adventure for lobster off the New England Coast. Back at the shop, lobster-mania takes hold and the OCC crew prepares for the big feast.

Episode 17

Tool Bike: Part 1

Mon, Dec 8, 200344 mins

The OCC crew gets down to the nuts and bolts of building bikes when Paul Jr. creates a custom chopper from the tools of the trade. But disagreements and last minute delays ratchet up the tension and throw a wrench in the works.

Episode 18

Tool Bike: Part 2

Mon, Dec 15, 200344 mins

Battle lines are drawn and accusations fly as father and son push each other to the breaking point. Tempers reach a fevered pitch when Paul Sr. tightens the screws and the deadline closes in on OCC's latest creation.

Episode 19

OCC Holiday Special (Santa Bike)

Mon, Dec 22, 200344 mins

Paul Teutul Sr. and his son Paul Jr. of Orange County Choppers create an incredible Christmas-themed motorcycle -- Santa's sleigh! Paul Sr. refuses to allow grumpy crew members to ruin his jolly mood as he races to complete the one of a kind masterpiece.

Episode 20

NY Jets Bike

Mon, Feb 2, 200444 mins

The OCC crew kicks off a big league project when they build a custom chopper for their home town heroes, the New York Jets. But sparks fly and tempers flare between father and son as they reach to finish the bike for opening day.

Episode 21

POW/MIA 1

Fri, Jan 2, 200444 mins

Paul Sr. gets to work and builds a custom chopper to honor America's forgotten heroes. But pressures mount and tempers rage when OCC's heartfelt project falls behind schedule and pushes Paul Sr. to the edge.

Episode 22

POW/MIA 2

Mon, Jan 12, 200444 mins

Hopes are high and spirits soar as OCC's battle to build the P.O.W./M.I.A. bike rages on. But design changes and last minute setbacks bring Paul Sr.'s patriotic tribute to a crashing halt.

Episode 23

POW/MIA 3

Mon, Jan 26, 200444 mins

With the deadline closing in on Paul Sr.'s P.O.W./M.I.A bike, emotions run high. The OCC crew joins forces to complete the heartfelt tribute before it's public debut but last minute delays and unexpected setbacks leave it's fate hanging in the balance.

Episode 24

Miller Electric 1

Mon, Feb 9, 200444 mins

The boys visit the leading maker of welding equipment for inspiration for their latest chopper. Paulie plans a welder's mask on the gas tank and a serpentine set of exhaust pipes. Big Paul is sizzling over the messy shop.

Episode 25

Miller Electric 2

Mon, Feb 16, 200444 mins

The boys hit the hardwood for a game of hoops against OCC Ironworks. Back in the shop, Big Paul blows up but once he takes a look at the Miller Bike's paint job and the outrageous tow-behind welder, all is forgiven.

Episode 26

Leno Bike 1

Mon, Feb 23, 200445 mins

The Teutuls go Hollywood when Tonight Show host Jay Leno commissions a modern version of his favorite classic bike, 1939 Brough Superior. The excitement fades when Paulie discovers that the bike's frame is too small to accommodate the oil tank.

Episode 27

Leno Bike 2

Mon, Mar 1, 200445 mins

Paulie and the shop prepare for the Leno Bike's debut on the Tonight Show. When the parts return from the painter, the guys discover that the bike just won't fit together. Paulie and Vinnie are forced to burn the midnight oil for the king of late night.

Episode 28

Liberty Bike 1

Mon, Apr 12, 200444 mins

A wealthy historian asks the guys to incorporate original copper fixtures from the Statue of Liberty into a custom chopper.Paulie tries innovative touches like a right-side driveline and a torch-shaped carburetor.

Episode 29

Liberty Bike 2

Mon, Apr 19, 200444 mins

In the the uphill battle to finish the Liberty Bike, Paul Sr. Proposes a spontaneous snow tubing trip. Back at the shop, the pressure mounts as Paulie realizes the bike's exhaust doesn't fit and the rear fender's a bender.

Episode 30

Dixie Chopper 1

Mon, May 3, 200444 mins

When the gang visits the Dixie Chopper company, makers of the world's most powerful lawnmowers, Paulie comes away with some cutting edge ideas for OCC's latest bike.

Episode 31

Dixie Chopper 2

Mon, May 10, 200444 mins

With business booming at Orange County Choppers, Senior splurges for an expansion to the cramped garage and a custom Harley for son Paulie.