American Restoration (2010–2018)

American Restoration posterReview score: 64%

Plot

American Restoration follows five of the best restoration shops in the United States as they not only restore pieces of America's history, but create new and awe-inspiring works from vintage items. Each shop has a unique focus—from classic cars, to rare antique signs, to one-of-a-kind bikes. They'll prove their prowess as masters of restoration, while exploring each item's original glory, place in history and effect on pop-culture.

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Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01American Restoration S02E02King of SignsS02E02 · 1.0While Rick is away from the shop, his brother Ron takes matters into his own hands when a client brings in a 1900s love tester. Is this a match made in overhaul heaven or will this romantic restoration break his heart? And later, the guys put their work on display when a weather worn 1950s casino billboard arrives at the shop. Can they preserve this aging desert advertisement, or will this shabby sign be better left to rot roadside?

Episodes by season

Season0147Episodes2010–12AiredSeason avg
  1. S01E01American Restoration S01E01Hopalong RickOctober 25, 2010The shop restores a three-wheeled 1950s-era Marketeer golf cart purchased by Rick Harrison in the Pawn Stars episode "Hello Nurse", which Ha
  2. S01E02American Restoration S01E02Ice ColdOctober 25, 2010Rick’s team attempts to restore an antique Hershey’s dispenser from the 1940′s; the team tries to fix up a 1950′s Kelvinator Fridge.
  3. S01E03American Restoration S01E03Buttered UpNovember 1, 2010A local picker pays Rick Dale a visit with a truckload of rust laden loot; the guys are asked to restore an antique popcorn machine from 194
  4. S01E04American Restoration S01E04Lights OutNovember 1, 2010Rick must restore a local magicians street lamp after a Vegas windstorm; Rick's son Tyler gets a tough lesson in business after giving a pri
  5. S01E05American Restoration S01E05Cooler KingsApril 15, 2011A 1950s Coke cooler is converted into a "Hot Dog Cooler Grill." Also: an antique barber's pole.
  6. S01E06American Restoration S01E06KnockoutApril 15, 2011It's game on for Rick and his team when they restore an early 1900s strength-testing punching bag game. Can Rick knock-out this challenge wi
  7. S01E07American Restoration S01E07Duck and CoverApril 22, 2011Rick and his team take a trip out to a local Las Vegas museum to restore a civil defense air raid siren from 1957. Can they withstand this n
  8. S01E08American Restoration S01E08Pumped UpApril 22, 2011Rick and his brother Ron take a road trip to a dusty desert salvage-yard to rummage for some beat-up antiques to flip for cash. Will they fi
  9. S01E09American Restoration S01E09Space KowboyApril 29, 2011A NASA helmet from the Gemini missions of the 1960s; and a rusty gas cart.
  10. S01E10American Restoration S01E10JackpotApril 29, 2011A 1940s Pepsi cooler; and a Prohibition-era slot machine.
  11. S01E11American Restoration S01E11Safe KeepingMay 6, 2011A 1950s candy machine; and an antique safe for which no combination has been provided.
  12. S01E12American Restoration S01E12Suck UpMay 13, 2011An antique railroad vacuum; a client's childhood red wagon.
  13. S01E13American Restoration S01E13Rev'd UpMay 20, 2011When a client brings in an extremely rare British motorcycle from the 1950s, Rick sets the speed for this matchless mission. Can he steer cl
  14. S01E14American Restoration S01E14Apples and X-RaysMay 27, 2011Rick and his team have a chance to restore an extremely rare department store x-ray machine from the 1940s used to fit shoes. Can Rick put h
  15. S01E15American Restoration S01E15Hot & ColdJune 10, 2011After Rick's son Tyler stumbles upon a 1950's coffee vending machine, the team has to brew up an instant formula for restoration. Will they
  16. S01E16American Restoration S01E16Secret FanJune 17, 2011It's a restoration race to the finish line for Rick and his team when a client cruises in with a 1960's go-kart. Can they masterfully mend t
  17. S01E17American Restoration S01E17Grippin' MadJune 24, 2011Rick and his team flex their muscles when they strong-arm a powerful penny arcade strength tester from the 1940's. Can they get a grip and s
  18. S01E18American Restoration S01E18Anchors AwayJuly 15, 2011Rick 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
  19. S01E19American Restoration S01E19Special DeliveryJuly 22, 2011Rick shifts into high gear when a 1967 Harley motors in for a surprise overhaul. Can he comfortably cruise on this road hog refurbishment, o
  20. S01E20American Restoration S01E20Rusted and BustedJuly 29, 2011Rick and his crew drive full speed ahead when a 1960s coin-operated motorcycle roars into the shop. Can they burn restoration rubber with th
  21. S01E21American Restoration S01E21The Pick, The Pawn, & The PolishAugust 19, 2011When a prominent Vegas Pawn Star hauls in a crumbling 1957 Chevy 150, Rick and his team accelerate at breakneck speed to overhaul this class
  22. S01E22American Restoration S01E22Batter UpAugust 26, 2011It'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-
  23. S01E23American Restoration S01E23Suds and DudsSeptember 2, 2011Rick and his crew change gears when a 1967 Honda Scrambler motorcycle swerves into the shop. Can they win the race on this dirt road restora
  24. S01E24American Restoration S01E24American HeroSeptember 16, 2011A customer wants his grandfather's Vietnam War Cobra helicopter gunner helmet restored. The helmet had been custom painted, and the customer
  25. S01E25American Restoration S01E25Close ShaveSeptember 23, 2011Rick 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
  26. S01E26American Restoration S01E26Missile ImpossibleOctober 14, 2011Rick 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
  27. S01E27American Restoration S01E27Wheel & DealOctober 14, 2011Rick takes the restoration reins after a turn-of-the-century, horse-drawn fuel delivery wagon from the early 1900s trots into the shop. Will
  28. S01E28American Restoration S01E28Cold War Cruisin'October 21, 2011Rick 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
  29. S01E29American Restoration S01E29Tractors & TrucksOctober 21, 2011When a client brings in his father's 1954 Bantam tractor, Rick must mend this latent lawn wrangling machine. Can he successful salvage this
  30. S01E30American Restoration S01E30Surfing the StripOctober 28, 2011Limited by a tight budget, Rick must light a fire under his team to overhaul a 1900s chemical cart. Can they calmly control this risky resto
  31. S01E31American Restoration S01E31Smoking HotOctober 28, 2011Rick 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 o
  32. S01E32American Restoration S01E32Milking ItNovember 4, 2011When 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 chu
  33. S01E33American Restoration S01E33Keep on TruckingNovember 11, 2011Brettly takes the wheel when he decides to restore a beat-up 1965 Chevrolet truck. Can he keep on trucking with this tricky transformation o
  34. S01E34American Restoration S01E34Bikes & BarbecuesNovember 18, 2011When a 1940s Japanese Maruishi bicycle pedals into the shop, Rick and his crew strap on their helmets for an uphill ride. Can they swiftly c
  35. S01E35American Restoration S01E35Pain in the GasJanuary 11, 2012When a client petitions for a pair of 1920s visible gas pumps, Rick recruits Ron and Tyler to search far and wide on this petrol pursuit. Wi
  36. S01E36American Restoration S01E36Ridin' Route 66January 11, 2012While cruisin' down historic Route 66, Rick and his brother Ron stumble across a 1950s Wurlizter jukebox in need of some fine-tuning. Can th
  37. S01E37American Restoration S01E37Double TroubleJanuary 18, 2012Rick and his guys get an eye full when a 100-year-old mutoscope comes into the shop. Can they comfortably crank out a motion picture masterp
  38. S01E38American Restoration S01E38Slick PickJanuary 18, 2012It's time for rusty rehab after Rick and his brother Ron pick up two 1950s service station showpieces. Can they successfully salvage these a
  39. S01E39American Restoration S01E39Buck WildJanuary 25, 2012Rick and Ron take restoration by the horns when they agree to revive a vintage mechanical bull. Can they stay steadily astride this rough ri
  40. S01E40American Restoration S01E40The Big MoveJanuary 25, 2012When a client hefts in a 1900s penny scale from the Santa Cruz boardwalk, Rick and his crew tighten their belts. Can they successfully slim
  41. S01E41American Restoration S01E41Bumper BallsFebruary 1, 2012After Rick agrees to restore a vintage Italianbumpercar from a local antique shop,theshop braces for immediate impact. Can they effectivelye
  42. S01E42American Restoration S01E42Cold CutsFebruary 1, 2012Rick and his crew sharpen their service skills whena clientships ina 1900s Berkelmeatslicer. Can they carefully carve out a mechanical maste
  43. S01E43American Restoration S01E43The Big BangFebruary 8, 2012Rick and the guys aim to please when an 1800s cannon rolls into the shop. Can they hit their transformation target or will this banged up bl
  44. S01E44American Restoration S01E44Top DogFebruary 8, 2012Rick prepares for battle when a 1940s dog tag maker comes into the shop. Can he successful stamp out this embossing endeavor or will this mi
  45. S01E45American Restoration S01E45Pump & GunFebruary 15, 2012Rick and his crew take a shot in the dark when a 1943 trap machine lands in the shop. Can they get off to a flying start on this target prac
  46. S01E46American Restoration S01E46Tall OrderFebruary 15, 2012Rick faces a larger than life restoration when a client lugs in a 1930s Pep Boys marquee to the shop. Can he tackle this towering task or wi
  47. S01E47American Restoration S01E47Tyler's PromotionFebruary 22, 2012Rick and his crew face a sticky situation when a cement gun from 1915 rolls into the shop. Can they safely seal up this concrete hurtling co

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Season0234Episodes2012–13Aired 1.0Season avg
  1. S02E01American Restoration S02E01Blast Off!April 11, 2012Rick and his crew take on two very large and challenging projects: a 1960s rocket slide and a Wayne gas pump conversion. Later, another meti
  2. S02E02American Restoration S02E02King of SignsApril 18, 2012 1.0While Rick is away from the shop, his brother Ron takes matters into his own hands when a client brings in a 1900s love tester. Is this a ma
  3. S02E03American Restoration S02E03Hot & SaltyApril 18, 2012The heat is on for Rick and his crew when they restore a salty 1960s popcorn machine. Can they freshen up this corny contraption or will thi
  4. S02E04American Restoration S02E04Restoration RivalryApril 25, 2012Rick and his son Tyler kick off a restoration race after a pair of vintage scooters wheel into the shop. Can Tyler show up his dear ol' dad
  5. S02E05American Restoration S02E05Treats & FeetApril 25, 2012Rick battles a brain freeze when a 1940s Good Humor bicycle pedals into the shop. Can he deliver a sweet solution to this sticky situation o
  6. S02E06American Restoration S02E06Cannonball SafeMay 2, 2012Rick and his guys get keyed up to restore a colossal 1920s cannonball safe. Can they lock up this protected project or will this massive mis
  7. S02E07American Restoration S02E07Motor MayhemMay 9, 2012Rick roasts up a pipin' hot coffee grinder overhaul after a client spies a recently picked 1800's coffee grinder sitting in the shop's boney
  8. S02E08American Restoration S02E08Sticky FingersMay 16, 2012The clock is running for Rick and his crew when they hail in a 1950s taximeter. Can they successfully speed to a detailed destination or wil
  9. S02E09American Restoration S02E09Dirt Bike DuelsJune 6, 2012Rick puts the pedal to the metal when NASCAR driver Greg Biffle asks him to restore his 1970s Montesa motorcycle. Can Rick steer this speed
  10. S02E10American Restoration S02E10Train TroubleJune 6, 2012It's time for some soon-to-be stepbrothers bonding when Tyler and Brettly volunteer to tow in a 1947 railroad speeder. Can the shop hop aboa
  11. S02E11American Restoration S02E11Feel the HeatJune 13, 2012A couple bring in what they believe to be an Irish mail cart. They ask that, if the cart is rare, that it should be restored to its original
  12. S02E12American Restoration S02E12Down & DirtyJune 13, 2012A customer brings in a 1972 Honda ATC. The front tire is missing, so Tyler has to search for one online. Meanwhile, another customer wants h
  13. S02E13American Restoration S02E13Saddle Up!June 20, 2012Rick auditions a new employee when a 1950s Cushman scooter with sidecar swerves into the shop. Will this specialized staffer ace this tricky
  14. S02E14American Restoration S02E14Big BoomJune 20, 2012After a 1900s signal cannon bursts into the shop, Rick prepares for the big boom. Can he gather his troops to launch this field firearm or w
  15. S02E15American Restoration S02E15Strong ArmSeptember 12, 2012Rick braces himself for a tussle when a client brings in a 1950 s arm wrestling game. Can he pin the golden gripper or will he be the one do
  16. S02E16American Restoration S02E16Phony BaloneySeptember 19, 2012Rick and the crew work to restore a miniature Model T when a customer picks it out of the boneyard. A fire fighter brings in a vintage 1930
  17. S02E17American Restoration S02E17Right Here, Rum NowSeptember 26, 2012Sammy Hagar hires Rick to restore a vintage refrigerator into a rum dispenser. Will Rick's re-invention turn out to be a huge hit or will th
  18. S02E18American Restoration S02E18Soda JerksOctober 3, 2012A client has high expectations of Rick and the crew when he agrees to a $10,000 restoration of his 1950 s soda fountain. A repeat customer c
  19. S02E19American Restoration S02E19Prank WarOctober 10, 2012Rick suits up to restore a basketball arcade game from the 1950's but problems with its electronics force him to enter into a unique busines
  20. S02E20American Restoration S02E20Pimp Chum's RideOctober 17, 2012Pawn Star Chumlee rolls into the shop with a 1950 s Murray pedal car and a specific vision for how he wants it restored. Will Rick agree wit
  21. S02E21American Restoration S02E21HammeredOctober 24, 2012The shop's super strength is tested when a 1940's Hi-Striker carnival game is dropped off for restoration. Can Rick and his guys ring the be
  22. S02E22American Restoration S02E22Busted BeemerOctober 31, 2012A customer brings by a disassembled 59 BMW motorcycle with a side car for Rick to restore. Will he be able to return the bike to its glory d
  23. S02E23American Restoration S02E23Planes and FlamesNovember 28, 2012Rick is contacted by Nellis Air Force Base to restore their replica of an F-105 fighter jet. Will the crew be able to execute their plan of
  24. S02E24American Restoration S02E24Nut JobNovember 28, 2012A client's expectations are sky high when he agrees to a $10,000 restoration of his early 1900s peanut roaster. Later, Ron and Tyler go digg
  25. S02E25American Restoration S02E25Harrison's VendorlatorDecember 5, 2012Pawn Star Rick Harrison stops by the shop to get his vintage Pepsi dispenser restored and Rick is left stunned when he discovers it s one-of
  26. S02E26American Restoration S02E26Call the CountDecember 5, 2012When a 1960 s Pak Trak hunting scooter lands at the shop, Rick calls Danny "The Count" to check out the unique dirt mobile. Later, Kelly pur
  27. S02E27American Restoration S02E27Break InDecember 12, 2012When a 1930s Custer Car ride from an amusement park arrives, the crew puts it on the fast track. Later, a heavily damaged, 8000 pound safe i
  28. S02E28American Restoration S02E28BombshellDecember 12, 2012A unique electric wheelchair made from parts of a 1940's B-17 bomber lands at the shop. Will the crew hit the target with this one of a kind
  29. S02E29American Restoration S02E29One Horse Open SleighDecember 19, 2012An antique horse drawn sleigh arrives at the shop needing a complete transformation for the holidays. Rick gets a "knock out" of a gift at R
  30. S02E30American Restoration S02E30CluelessDecember 19, 2012A vintage scooter is shipped to the shop for a complete restoration. Rick is stumped on the make and model, so he calls on Danny "the Count"
  31. S02E31American Restoration S02E31Employee of the MonthJanuary 2, 2013The team is challenged when a late 1800's Penny Farthing bicycle is delivered to the shop needing a major restoration. Rick tries to motivat
  32. S02E32American Restoration S02E32Stolen MemoriesJanuary 2, 2013A customer has huge expectations of Rick s work when she agrees to pay $9500 to restore a 1959 coin operated Western Express amusement ride.
  33. S02E33American Restoration S02E33Escorter ServiceJanuary 9, 2013A rare "Escorter" from the 1964 World s Fair scoots into the shop for a restoration. Will Rick and the crew give this vintage vehicle a rest
  34. S02E34American Restoration S02E34Bear DownJanuary 9, 2013A rare "Shoot The Bear" arcade game arrives at the shop needing so much work that Rick is forced to call in an electronics expert to assist

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

Season0317Episodes2013AiredSeason avg
  1. S03E01American Restoration S03E01Vacuum DazeApril 9, 2013Rick gets a chill when a beat up 50's Bevador beverage cooler comes in for a fix-up. Then, when a rare 40's Rexair vacuum/air filter arrives
  2. S03E02American Restoration S03E02Photo FinishApril 9, 2013The crew shoots for a picture perfect restoration of a rare 1930s photo booth; Rick sends his team to the Rose Bowl flea market.
  3. S03E03American Restoration S03E03Harleys and HorsiesApril 16, 2013When a hacked up 1970's Harley-Davidson Golf Cart is dropped into the shop, Rick vows to give it a restoration worthy of its manufacturer, i
  4. S03E04American Restoration S03E04Mixed SignalsApril 16, 2013When a 1920's "wig wag" train signal arrives, Rick and his crew move full steam ahead on the restoration. Will this restoration stay on trac
  5. S03E05American Restoration S03E05Atomic RestorationApril 23, 2013Rick shoots to beat the clock with a 40's high-school electric scoreboard. Can this restoration score, or will Rick run out of time? Also, a
  6. S03E06American Restoration S03E06Sand HassleApril 23, 2013When a 1920's floor sander rolls in, Rick and his crew clean up their act. Can the guys make this a smooth restoration or will they be left
  7. S03E07American Restoration S03E07Pests and PinsApril 30, 2013When a 50's Bowling Equipment Vending Machine rolls into Rick's, the guys take aim and hope for a strike. Later, a 1900's Antique Copper Pes
  8. S03E08American Restoration S03E08Bimbo and the BeastsApril 30, 2013Rick puts the pedal to the metal when a toy 1950's Ferrari "Bimbo" Racecar cruises into the shop. And later, Ron, Tyler and Brettly go on a
  9. S03E09American Restoration S03E09Golf Ball and ChainMay 7, 2013When a 1920's chainsaw arrives, the crew powers up for a razor-sharp restoration. And another customer brings in a unique slot machine–one t
  10. S03E10American Restoration S03E10American RespirationMay 7, 2013When a 1937 Iron Lung rolls into the shop for a restoration, Rick visits a strange former client in hopes of unlocking the project's mysteri
  11. S03E11American Restoration S03E11Billy Joel: A Matter of RustWatchMay 28, 2013The team prepares for a rock star restoration when Billy Joel brings in a prized item. Meanwhile, Rick sets up a picking competition for Ron
  12. S03E12American Restoration S03E12Sofa King CoolJune 4, 2013When Pawn Stars' Rick Harrison arrives at the shop looking for his son Corey's birthday present, Rick Dale suggests a new couch made from an
  13. S03E13American Restoration S03E13Un-Predicta-bleJune 4, 2013When a 1950s Predicta TV arrives for an update, Rick must decide how to combine old-school nostalgia with modern-day technology. Later, an 1
  14. S03E14American Restoration S03E14Gone to PiecesJune 11, 2013When Rick's favorite customer Big Mike comes in with a 1964 Ducati motorcycle in a basket, the search is on for rare parts. Can the shop com
  15. S03E15American Restoration S03E15Star WreckJune 11, 2013When a star-shaped 1970s Carl's Jr. sign arrives in need of a fast-food facelift, Rick and his team aim for a restoration that's out of this
  16. S03E16American Restoration S03E16Thin Tin TinJune 18, 2013Rick gets a visit from Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Jason Mraz, bringing in a sign to be restored in honor of his late grandfather. Will
  17. S03E17American Restoration S03E17Dodger Doggin' ItJune 18, 2013Rick steps up to the plate to transform a vintage 1950s Coke cooler into a LA Dodgers inspired hot dog cart. But when he finds out he'll be

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

Season0426Episodes2014AiredSeason avg
  1. S04E01American Restoration S04E01Armed and RustyJanuary 7, 2014Rick realizes with business booming, he'll need to hire extra hands to keep the shop running smoothly. But when new guy Chris is tested on a
  2. S04E02American Restoration S04E02Pegasus on a PedestalJanuary 7, 2014Rick and his crew see a big challenge after a rare 1940s Mobil Pegasus sign rolls into the shop. And when the client asks for it to spin on
  3. S04E03American Restoration S04E03The Reject and The EjectJanuary 14, 2014A 1970s Popcorn machine rolls in for an old-timey tune up. But when Rick hands the project off to Brettly, it looks like this snack cart mig
  4. S04E04American Restoration S04E04Restoration Wipe-OutJanuary 14, 2014When a 1970s Wet Bike, an early version of a jet-ski, cruises into the shop, the client raises the stakes by offering Rick and Ron a tidy su
  5. S04E05American Restoration S04E05Astro-nuts and BoltsJanuary 21, 2014When a 1964 NASA Jet Pack signed by astronauts Buzz Aldrin and Gene Cernan blasts into the shop, Rick and his team prepare for an out-of-thi
  6. S04E06American Restoration S04E06Ameri-cone DreamJanuary 21, 2014When a 1950s Cushman Ice Cream Cart glides into Rick's, the shop digs in for a sweet retro ride. Can Rick transform this fun frozen treat ma
  7. S04E07American Restoration S04E07Pitch PerfectJanuary 28, 2014When a 1960s Electric Mini-Car arrives for a car show quality upgrade, the crew's got the challenge of making this sparky little roadster in
  8. S04E08American Restoration S04E08Search Part-yJanuary 28, 2014When Rick is tasked to repurpose a retro Cigarette Dispenser into a Bike Tool Vending Machine, the wheels are set in motion for a pedal-to-t
  9. S04E09American Restoration S04E09Shocks, Locks, and ClocksFebruary 4, 2014Rick feels a jolt of panic when an early 1900s Electro-Shock Alarm Clock arrives in need of hard-to-find parts. Can Leonard the picker, expe
  10. S04E10American Restoration S04E10Bed, Bug & BeyondFebruary 4, 2014When a client asks Rick to convert a 1960s Volkswagen Beetle into a child's bed inspired by Herbie the Love Bug, Ron takes Leonard out to se
  11. S04E11American Restoration S04E11Car Before the HorseFebruary 25, 2014When a client cruises in with a 1962 mini-Corvette to be modeled after his full-size version, Rick looks to turn this tiny ride into racing
  12. S04E12American Restoration S04E12Riders of the StormFebruary 25, 2014When an New Jersey amusement park owner brings a Hurricane Sandy damaged 1920s Haunted House Car to the shop, the pressure is on to restore
  13. S04E13American Restoration S04E13Beer Bell-yMarch 4, 2014When a beat-up 1940s Boxing Bell arrives in Rick's shop, the crew prepares for a rusty rope-a-dope. Can the guys go the distance and fight t
  14. S04E14American Restoration S04E14George Clinton: Funky Yeah!June 5, 2014When music legend George Clinton of Parliament Funkadelic arrives with a funked up 1920s Chickering Baby Grand Piano, the team preps for a p
  15. S04E15American Restoration S04E15Off the RailsJune 5, 2014It's full steam ahead when returning customer Mark Bassett brings in a late 1800s Velocipede, sometimes called a railroad hand-car. Can Rick
  16. S04E16American Restoration S04E16Back to Four SquareJune 12, 2014When a rare British 1950s Ariel Square-Four motorcycle speeds into the shop, the crew goes full throttle to restore this vintage ride. Can R
  17. S04E17American Restoration S04E17Big Macs and Cool TracksJune 12, 2014When a "Big Mac Jail" from a 1970s McDonalds PlayPlace arrives in the shop, Rick prepares for a fast food facelift. Can this playground piec
  18. S04E18American Restoration S04E18Bond AmbitionJune 19, 2014When an authentic James Bond Lotus Esprit Submarine Car featured in the film The Spy Who Loved Me rolls into the shop, Rick is faced with on
  19. S04E19American Restoration S04E19Un-Kniev-ableJune 19, 2014When a BMX stunt rider brings in his 1976 Evel Knievel Junior Roadmaster bicycle, Rick bargains to get a jaw-dropping daredevil performance
  20. S04E20American Restoration S04E20David Copperfield: Rich Works His MagicJune 26, 2014When living legend illusionist David Copperfield calls on the shop to restore two items from his magic museum's collection, it's time to see
  21. S04E21American Restoration S04E21Sparks Will FlyJune 26, 2014Rick wheels and deals when a rare 1963 Simplex Sportsman Shriner's Bike cruises into to the shop. Can the shop turn this ramshackle ride int
  22. S04E22American Restoration S04E22Knockdown RestorationAugust 20, 2014When a client looks to restore a vintage arcade Punch-Out Game given to the shop by Rick Harrison, Rick Dale and his guys put up their dukes
  23. S04E23American Restoration S04E23Boys Meet WhirlAugust 20, 2014Rick tries to "step right up" when a 1940s Tilt-A-Whirl carnival car spins into the shop. Can he take this piece from beat-up and broken dow
  24. S04E24American Restoration S04E24NASCAR History 300: Dales of ThunderAugust 27, 2014Champion driver Kyle Bush and Charlotte Motor Speedway's Marcus Smith call on Rick to create a trophy inspired by NASCAR's past for the Hist
  25. S04E25American Restoration S04E25Tune-in & Tune-upAugust 27, 2014When a one-of-a-kind quarter-scale model of a 1932 Hudson car arrives in the shop, Rick and the guys put the wheels in motion for a museum-q
  26. S04E26American Restoration S04E26Slap-Shots and StogiesSeptember 3, 2014When a broken-down 1950s Table Hockey Game slides into the shop, Rick takes a shot at taking this toy from the sidelines back into play. The

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

Season0513Episodes2016AiredSeason avg
  1. S05E01American Restoration S05E01Under FireJanuary 1, 2016The biggest restoration of Bodie's career hits a snag; Dale's tune-up on a 1946 Harley becomes a full-blown overhaul; and a customer brings
  2. S05E02American Restoration S05E02Wrestling with the PastJanuary 8, 2016Work is done on a mysterious 104-year-old motorcycle, a rare vintage arm-wrestling arcade game from the 1980s and a 1950s gas pump.
  3. S05E03American Restoration S05E03Rust-o-modJanuary 15, 2016A client's rust bucket of a 1978 Gran Torino gets a one-of-a-kind restoration; a bullet-nose Studebaker is given new life; and the gang give
  4. S05E04American Restoration S05E04Pickup the PiecesJanuary 29, 2016In LA, Bodie fixes up a 1959 Ford F100 in hopes of flipping it to an exacting Ford truck aficionado. Meanwhile in Michigan, Andy takes an em
  5. S05E05American Restoration S05E05Up Against the WallFebruary 5, 2016Dale is rushing to bring a 90-year-old Indian motorcycle back to life to perform on the infamous traveling motorcycle stunt show, the Wall o
  6. S05E06American Restoration S05E06Three Wheeled ThunderFebruary 10, 2016Bodie restores a very rare 1948 Davis Divan for the grand reopening of the Petersen Automotive Museum; Monkey Business works on turning a '5
  7. S05E07American Restoration S05E07Mr. LuckyFebruary 19, 2016Andy works on a bizarre kit car that's part VW bug, part DeLorean and part motorcycle; Bodie deals with an early 1900s electric car charger;
  8. S05E08American Restoration S05E08Here Comes the JudgeFebruary 26, 2016Bodie is tasked to restore a very rare 1970 GTO Judge in one month's time for the SEMA car show; Andy modernizes a spark plug cleaner into a
  9. S05E09American Restoration S05E09Let the Good Times RollMarch 4, 2016Steve works on a unique roller-skate car from the 1970s. In addition, Dale tries to restore a 1929 Harley Davidson for a magazine owner, and
  10. S05E10American Restoration S05E10Basket CaseMarch 11, 2016Dale finds the engine from a super rare 1940 Harley-Davidson WLD in a box of seemingly random parts and is tasked with trying to put the puz
  11. S05E11American Restoration S05E11Order UpMarch 18, 2016Bodie takes on the juicy restoration of a 1941 Plymouth Special Deluxe for the CEO of Carl's Jr. Meanwhile, Dale is in a rush to build a bik
  12. S05E12American Restoration S05E12Taking the ReinsMarch 25, 2016Steve gets cooking on transforming a rusted-out 1956 Willys truck into a BBQ kitchen-on-wheels. Meanwhile, Bodie and his son turn a mini-Div
  13. S05E13American Restoration S05E13Pony UpApril 1, 2016Bodie does a custom restoration on a 1967 Ford "Eleanor" Mustang, for Imagine Dragons lead singer Dan Reynolds. Meanwhile, Dale has his hand

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  2. 02History·Drama·ActionVikings2013–2021Same network — History·Streaming on Netflix8.6Compare
  3. 03History·Drama·RomanceReign2013–2017·The CWAlso on Amazon Prime VideoHidden between the lines of the history books is the story of Mary Stuart, the young woman the world would come to know as Mary, Queen of Scots.7.6Compare
  4. 04History·Drama·CrimePeaky Blinders2013–present·BBC OneStreaming on NetflixAn epic gangster drama set in the lawless streets of 1920s Birmingham.8.5Compare
  5. 05History·Adventure·MysteryExpedition Unknown2015–present·DiscoveryStreaming on Disney PlusIn the hit series Expedition Unknown, Travel Channel's witty explorer Josh Gates seeks answers to some of the world's most captivating unsolved stories and legends.7.6Compare
  6. 06History·Drama·ActionThe Last Kingdom2015–2023Streaming on NetflixThe Last Kingdom is a show of heroic deeds and epic battles but with a thematic depth that embraces politics, religion, warfare, courage, love, loyalty and our universal search for identity.8.2Compare

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