American Restoration Season 1

S01 E01
Oct 25, 2010Hopalong Rick Oct 25, 2010 Rick attempts to restore a 1960's three-wheeled Marketeer Golf Cart for the Pawn Stars. Can his team drive this double bogey into a hole-in-one, or will this project end up in the rough? And later, a customer drops off an extremely rare Hopalong Cassidy bicycle from the 1950's, can Rick and Tyler find the missing parts, or is this bike too rutty to ride?

S01 E02
Oct 25, 2010Ice Cold Oct 25, 2010 Up against a tough deadline, Rick's team attempts to restore an antique Hershey's dispenser from the 1940's. Can they turn this chocolate treat box around in time, or will all their hard work melt away? And later, Rick's team tries to fix up a 1950's Kelvinator Fridge. Will they repair this fridge to its maximum beer chilling potential, or will this restoration get unplugged and spoil?

S01 E03
Nov 1, 2010Lights Out Nov 1, 2010 After a severe Las Vegas windstorm knocks down and destroys a local magician's street lamp he calls on some of Rick's restoration magic to fix it. Will Rick and his team pull the rabbit out of a hat and piece the shattered lamp back together, or will this opportunity simply disappear? And later, Rick's son Tyler gets a tough lesson in business after giving a price estimate on a 1930's Eco-Tire Meter. Can he restore it without going over budget, or is he full of hot air?

S01 E04
Nov 1, 2010Buttered Up Nov 1, 2010 A local picker pays Rick Dale a visit with a truckload of rust laden loot. After spotting an old toy train, Rick hops on-board to buy it. Can Rick and his team get this locomotive up to full steam or will an unseen obstacle force it off its tracks? And later, the guys are asked to restore an antique popcorn machine from 1948 back to its original hot popping glory. Can they serve it up with butter, or will this project just get soggy?

S01 E05
Apr 16, 2011Cooler Kings Apr 16, 2011 A 1950s Coke cooler is converted into a "Hot Dog Cooler Grill." Also: an antique barber's pole.

S01 E06
Apr 16, 2011Knockout Apr 16, 2011 A 1900s punching-bag game; and an antique railroad strongbox.

S01 E07
Apr 23, 2011Duck and Cover Apr 23, 2011 A 1957 air-raid siren; and a nickel-plated cash register.

S01 E08
Apr 23, 2011Pumped Up Apr 23, 2011 A 1920s visible gas pump is auctioned; and salvage yard is explored.

S01 E09
Apr 30, 2011Space Kowboy Apr 30, 2011 A NASA helmet from the Gemini missions of the 1960s; and a rusty gas cart.

S01 E10
Apr 15, 2011Episode #1.10 Apr 15, 2011 A museum curator has some very specific instructions for the restoration of...a box. It's also locked, there's no key and what is inside is a mystery. Another customer sends in a 100 year old carnival punching bag that he wants to look old but like new.

S01 E11
May 27, 2011Episode #1.11 May 27, 2011 A customer wants to refurbish a hundred year old apple peeler to encourage school children to eat apples for lunch. Along the way the restoration staff plays an annoying game of who's got my tools. But it's a portable x-ray machine that makes everyone nervous.

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May 13, 2011Episode #1.13 May 13, 2011 Rick's favorite museum curator brings in a 1915 industrial vacuum cleaner used to clean trains at the end of the day. It was retired in 1941 which raises the question; what was the last thing it vacuumed up. On the nostalgic side, a customer wants to restore a toy wagon from his childhood.

S01 E14
May 27, 2011Apples and X-Rays May 27, 2011 An apple corer and peeler from the 1880s; and a department-store X-ray machine from the 1940s used to fit shoes.

S01 E15
Jun 10, 2011Hot & Cold Jun 10, 2011 A coffee vending machine from the 1950s; and a 1930s Montgomery Ward refrigerator.

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Jun 17, 2011Episode #1.17 Jun 17, 2011 Go kart aficionado, Rick, is thrilled when a customer brings one in for restoration. Tyler wants to complete a restoration project on his own to impress his father for Father's Day but finds he still has a thing or two to learn.

S01 E18
Jul 11, 2011The Pick, The Pawn, & The Polish Jul 11, 2011 When a prominent Vegas Pawn Star hauls in a crumbling 1957 Chevy 150, Rick and his team accelerate at breakneck speed to overhaul this classic clunker. Can they restore this retro rust-bucket, or will this project stall-out before they reach the finish line? And later, a couple of American Pickers show up hoping to sell some of their varied vintage valuables. Will Rick pluck a premium prize from a collection of rusty relics, or will these sizable scraps be nothing but junk?

S01 E19
Jul 15, 2011Episode #1.19 Jul 15, 2011 Rick and his crew get their feet wet when a 1952 powerboat ride splashes into the shop. Will this wave rider be an easy-breezy endeavor, or will it be man overboard in rough restoration waters? And later, Rick rolls up his sleeves to tackle a 1940s child's tricycle for a Las Vegas museum. Can he pedal merrily along on this tattered three-wheeler, or will this ankle-biter bike get a flat tire?

S01 E20
Jul 22, 2011Episode #1.20 Jul 22, 2011 Rick shifts into high gear when a 1967 Harley motors in for a surprise overhaul. Can he comfortably cruise on this road hog refurbishment, or will this retro joy ride skid out of control? And later, a 1940s U.S. mailbox arrives at the shop. Can the crew swiftly sort through a postal patch up, or will this bulky box be a correspondence catastrophe?

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Jul 29, 2011Episode #1.21 Jul 29, 2011 Rick and his crew drive full speed ahead when a 1960s coin-operated motorcycle roars into the shop. Can they burn restoration rubber with this kiddie contraption, or will this rapid refurbishment suddenly hit the skids? A client brings in a crumbling 1950s bumper car. Will Rick decide to buckle up and steer this challenging overhaul?

S01 E22
Aug 26, 2011Batter Up Aug 26, 2011 It's batter up when a 1940's baseball batting game flies into the shop. Can Rick hit this American pastime out of the park, or will a curve-ball send him back to the bench? And later, the crew is put to the test when they tackle a tarnished 1920s tire changer. Can they overpower this aged apparatus, or will this rusty restoration grind to a halt?

S01 E23
Oct 14, 2011Missile Impossible Oct 14, 2011 Rick and his crew must launch a rapid refurbishment when the Pawn Stars steer a 1950s Atomic Missile pedal car to the shop. And later, a client brings in a 1930s fare box, once used on public transportation.

S01 E24
Sep 16, 2011Episode #1.24 Sep 16, 2011 When a client flies in with a helicopter gunner helmet from the Vietnam war, Rick and his crew have to suit up for some restoration recon. And later, it's bottoms up for the guys when they pop the tab on a classic 1948 Coca-Cola vending machine makeover.

S01 E25
Sep 23, 2011Episode #1.25 Sep 23, 2011 Rick gets his hair blown back when he finds a beat-up WWII era Koken barber chair among a picker's plunder. Can he cut a decent deal on this scruffy seat, or will this transaction trim a hole in his pocket? And later, a client brings in an extremely rare 1950s Coca-Cola cooler. Can the guys stay cool, calm, and collected on this refreshing restoration, or will this soda pop salvage go flat?

S01 E26
Oct 14, 2011Missile Impossible Oct 14, 2011 Rick and his crew must launch a rapid refurbishment when the Pawn Stars steer a 1950s Atomic Missile pedal car to the shop. Can they follow the tough trajectory of this hazardous heat-seeker, or will this mission miss its mark? And later, a client brings in a 1930s fare box, once used on public transportation. Can the crew keep this transformation on track, or will this ride-on restoration go off the rails?

S01 E27
Oct 14, 2011Wheel & Deal Oct 14, 2011 Rick takes the restoration reins after a turn-of-the-century, horse-drawn fuel delivery wagon from the early 1900s trots into the shop. Will it be safe travels on this galloping gas tank, or will this petrol project take a spill? And later, Kelly convinces the manliest crew in Las Vegas to restore a 1940s Kotex Dispenser for a charity auction. Can the guys man up and conquer this girly gadget?

S01 E28
Oct 21, 2011Cold War Cruisin' Oct 21, 2011 Rick and his crew try to obey the speed limit when a 1962 Czechoslovakia scooter zooms into the shop. Can they get this Cold War clunker on the fix-up fast track, or will it get deported? Later, a miniature 1930s oil tanker trucks into the shop. Will this tiny toy transformation be nothing but child's play, or will the guys hit a rough and rocky road to restoration?

S01 E29
Oct 21, 2011Tractors & Trucks Oct 21, 2011 When a client brings in his father's 1954 Bantam tractor, Rick must mend this latent lawn wrangling machine. Can he successful salvage this project piece by piece, or will this farming fix up ultimately fail? Later, the guys have a mechanical mystery on their hands when a client brings in an early 1900s air brake tester for trains. Can the crew puzzle out this choo-choo contraption, or will this railroad relic get derailed?

S01 E30
Oct 28, 2011Surfing the Strip Oct 28, 2011 Limited by a tight budget, Rick must light a fire under his team to overhaul a 1900s chemical cart. Can they calmly control this risky restoration, or will this unpredictable undertaking go up in flames? And later, it's surfs up for Rick's brother Ron and son Tyler when they find a 1940s motorized surfboard in a client's garage. Can they safely paddle through a stormy sale, or will this boogie board bargain hit the rocks?

S01 E31
Oct 28, 2011Smoking Hot Oct 28, 2011 Rick turns up the heat when an 1881 potbelly stove whips into the shop. Can he cook this project to perfection, or will this old oven come out burnt to a crisp? And later, the guys are unexpectedly challenged to restore a 1940s children's Irish Mail cart by hand. Can they successfully conquer this manual mission, or will this rug rat ride put them in the corner?

S01 E32
Nov 4, 2011Milking It Nov 4, 2011 When Rick's brother Ron and son Tyler encounter a 1950s milk vending machine for sale, they attempt to squeeze out a good deal. Can they churn something out of this dairy discovery or will one false moo-ve have them headed home empty-handed? And later, the guys restore two kiddie handcar trains from the 1950s. Can they make a perfect pair out of these rusted railroad rides, or will this amusing assignment run out of steam?

S01 E33
Nov 11, 2011Keep on Trucking Nov 11, 2011 Brettly takes the wheel when he decides to restore a beat-up 1965 Chevrolet truck. Can he keep on trucking with this tricky transformation or will this clunker wind up running on empty. And later, Rick's brother Ron and son Tyler get a sneak peek at a 1940s coin-operated peep show machine for sale. Will this naughty negotiation play nice or will the guys have to bare all to get their hands on this kinky contraption?

S01 E34
Nov 18, 2011Bikes & Barbecues Nov 18, 2011 When a 1940s Japanese Maruishi bicycle pedals into the shop, Rick and his crew strap on their helmets for an uphill ride. Can they swiftly cycle through this ten-speed transformation, or will they take a wrong turn on this rare racer? And later, the crew restores a compact Chiclet vending machine from the 1940s. Can the guys sweeten up this gummy gadget, or did they bite off more than they can chew?