Pawn Stars
Pawn Stars takes you inside the colorful world of the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Watch as three generations of the Harrison Family jointly run the business and experience clashing and camaraderie. They're the experts at wheeling and dealing, with a keen eye for authentic goods. With unforgettable characters and fascinating items, Pawn Stars presents an addictively entertaining television innovation.
- 2009-2026
- 25 seasons
- History Channel
- Reality
- TV-PG
Pawn Stars takes you inside the colorful world of the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Watch as three generations of the Harrison Family jointly run the business and experience clashing and camaraderie. They're the experts at wheeling and dealing, with a keen eye for authentic goods. With unforgettable characters and fascinating items, Pawn Stars presents an addictively entertaining television innovation.
Season 1 Episode Guide
25 Episodes 2009
Episode 1
Boom or Bust
Sun, Jul 19, 2009 21 mins
Rick tests an 18th-century cannon worth $40K while the team figures out how to move a 1.5-ton table saw from a cash-strapped woodworker. Meanwhile, Chum negotiates his first deal with a seller offering replica Roman armor. Will he seal it?
Episode 2
Confederate Conundrum
Sun, Jul 19, 2009 22 mins
An 1861 Civil War saber enters the shop, but why is the blade unsharpened? Rick and a seller clash over a Chuck Berry-signed guitar, and the team appraises a "1916 National Cash Register." Will they cash in or check out?
Episode 3
Sink or Sell
Sun, Jul 26, 2009 21 mins
Corey buys a 1984 Chris Craft boat without testing it--will it sink or profit? Rick considers an 1849 Colt revolver but risks a backfire. Finally, the team eyes a rare 1954 Gretsch guitar once owned by Robert Duvall. Will the deals float?
Episode 4
Knights in Fake Armor?
Sun, Jul 26, 2009 21 mins
It's clear that this is no ordinary pawn shop as the Pawn Stars wheel and deal items ranging from an old school Pac-Man to a Medieval Jousting Helmet. If these items are as real as their owner's say they are--they could be worth up to $30,000! Then, an old timer brings in a pristine 1884 Trap Door rifle that the guys buy hoping that it still fires.
Episode 5
Gangsters & Guitars
Sun, Aug 2, 2009 21 mins
Rick buys an old, Mafia favorite the 1962 Lincoln Continental with "suicide doors," but as the repair bills add up, so does the tension between him and the old man. Then, a guy brings in a billfold from 1857 that he found while cleaning out his garage. The best part? It's stuffed with Confederate money.
Episode 6
Damn Yankees
Sun, Aug 2, 2009 21 mins
It's one of the oldest forms of banking, and until the 1950's, it was the leading form of consumer credit in the U.S. Now, the fascinating world and history of the pawn shop is revealed in the 13 episode long series centers on the only family-owned pawn shop in Las Vegas, where three generations of men--grandfather, father and son--entertainingly clash while running the business together.
Episode 7
Brothels & Busses
Sun, Aug 9, 2009 21 mins
A young man wants to trade a 1750 Blunderbuss gun for an engagement ring. Will Rick exchange vows and buy the gun or will he get cold feet and run? Then, the Pawn Stars get an opportunity to purchase an ejection seat allegedly from a World War II fighter jet, but is this deal destined to crash and burn?
Episode 8
Time Machines
Sun, Aug 16, 2009 22 mins
Rick and Big Hoss see a potpourri weird and wonderful artifacts come into the store including, alas, a replica and a stripped and dilapidated Coke machine that Rick has restored beyond all recognition. The old Man counts the money and stacks his gold bars.
Episode 9
Rope a Dope
Sun, Aug 23, 2009 21 mins
The pawn shop is invaded by Ford Model As and Rick buys and restores one. Big Hoss checks out a calf roping machine which, of course, Chumlee has to test ride. Rick and the Old Man deal with Peaches habitual tardiness.
Episode 10
Rick's Big Bet
Sun, Aug 30, 2009 21 mins
Big Hoss goes stupid and Rick challenges him to a test. Rick buys and restores a gas pump.
Episode 11
John Hancock's Hancock
Sun, Sep 6, 2009 21 mins
The Pawn Stars are used to paying big money for celebrity John Hancocks but will they know how to price one from the actual John Hancock? Then the guys have an opportunity to buy an allegedly authentic Indiana Jones whip--but it all boils down to two words: Harrison Ford. And finally, will the purchase of a hot item by one of his underlings land Corey in hot water.
Episode 12
Plane Crazy
Sun, Sep 13, 2009 21 mins
Rick is asked to buy an airplane, A motorcycle, and a map of Boston from 1735...also Chumlee is quizzed on artwork.
Episode 13
Peaches & Pinups
Sun, Sep 20, 2009 21 mins
Chumlee is excited about test firing a crossbow until an expert explains the risks. Peaches gets to price a stack of Playboy magazines. Rick buys a complete US Army Air Corps uniform and tries to close a couple sales.
Episode 14
Old Man's Gamble
Sun, Sep 27, 2009 22 mins
The owner of a Harley Davidson drive a hard bargain and Chumlee wants it. Then Big Hoss drives a hard bargain on a Kiss pinball machine.
Episode 15
Fired Up
Mon, Nov 30, 2009 21 mins
A customer brings in a rare, 300 year old gun that is a true museum piece. It also comes in handy helping Rick with his stress. Other customers claim their items are associated with Willie Nelson and Charles Lindbergh but can't prove it.
Episode 16
Sharks and Cobras
Mon, Nov 30, 2009 20 mins
A customer pawns a collection of shark teeth including a megalodon fossil. Chumlee buys a kite after hanging it up on a light pole. After building out a Shelby Corbra that Rick bought as a chassis and body the old man bumps Chumlee for the test drive.
Episode 17
Old Man's Booty
Mon, Dec 7, 2009 22 mins
Rick "borrows" the Old Man's Chrysler Imperial to fix it up as a surprise then the trio brutally lies to him about what happened to the car while it was being refurbished. A customer brings in an fascinating old treasure chest he can't open.
Episode 18
A Shot and a Shave
Mon, Dec 7, 2009 22 mins
A customer consigns some Antarctica memorabilia. Ironically Rick restores a barber chair.
Episode 19
Hot Air Buffoon
Mon, Dec 14, 2009 22 mins
When Big Hoss tells Rick he bought a hot air balloon he would have been smart to climb in and fly away. Even the customers who brought in a pair of antique handcuffs and a bottle of medicinal whiskey couldn't stem Rick's anger.
Episode 20
Steaks at Stake
Mon, Dec 14, 2009 22 mins
The old man scolds the staff about profit margin and gives them an incentive to improve. The winner is a surprise to everyone.
Episode 21
A Christmas Special
Mon, Dec 21, 2009 21 mins
In this Christimas Special episode of Pawn Stars the team is visited by numerous customers. See what happens with the various pawned items during the holiday season.
Episode 22
Secret Santa
Mon, Dec 21, 2009 22 mins
The pawn shop staff exchanges some strange Chistmas gifts. A customer's Revolutionary War currency provide an intriguing history lessons.
Episode 23
Pawn Shop Pinot
Mon, Dec 21, 2009 22 mins
Chumlee tries his hand at wine making using an antique demijohn. Rick test fires a signal cannon he bought.
Episode 24
Bikes and Blades
Sun, Dec 27, 2009 21 mins
Rick buys a speedboat that needs a lot of work. Worst, the seats are too narrow for Chmlee and Big Hoss. The Old Man sends Chumlee on an errand but he turns up missing. An artist pitches his line of gold devil figurines.
Episode 25
Rick's Bad Day
Sun, Dec 27, 2009 22 mins
Deals don't work out as Rick pays too much for a clock and his good purchase results in damage to the store. Big Hoss gets a distasteful delivery job.
