Rust Valley Restorers (2018–present)

1. S01E01Season's bestGo Big or Go HomeDecember 6, 2018 8.0The crew at a new restoration shop takes on their first jobs restoring vintage cars, including a 1966 Lincoln Ragtop convertible and a 1970
2. S01E02All in the FamilyDecember 13, 2018 8.0Mike's brother entrusts him to restore his 1964 Buick Riviera dream car; Mike restores a 1966 Beaumont Sport Deluxe; Mike hires a 17-year-ol
3. S01E03Going Into BattleDecember 20, 2018 8.0Mike and the crew take on a World War II-era Power Wagon; a 1968 Chevy Chevelle becomes a nightmare job.
4. S01E04Rustang to MustangDecember 27, 2018 8.0Mike restores a 1966 Mustang in the hope of finding a buyer with deep pockets; Connor helps his dad sell a 1968 Plymouth Satellite.
5. S01E05A Smashing SuccessJanuary 17, 2019 8.0Mike fixes a 1961 Cadillac to showcase and smash to pieces at Rust Valley's annual Demolition Derby; mechanic Dave enters a 1974 Chrysler Ne
6. S01E06Happy EndingsJanuary 24, 2019 8.0Mike restores a 1938 International Harvester; the shop holds a swap meet; wedding bells ring for Greg.
7. S01E07Rusty Dreams Come TrueJanuary 31, 2019 8.0Mike restores a 1941 Ford Super Deluxe and a 1964 Ford Fairlane 500, as a natural disaster threatens his shop.
8. S01E08Race to the Finish!February 7, 2019 8.0With winter looming and the restoration season ending, Connor goes behind Mike’s back to restore a 1967 Chevy II, while Mike puts an over-th

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01Season's bestBlast From the PastNovember 21, 2019 8.0Mike risks ruin when he resurrects his costly restoration of a 1968 Camaro; new shop manager Avery sends the budget soaring on a 1966 Super
2. S02E02We're All a Little MadNovember 28, 2019 8.0Mike's restoration of a 1966 Pontiac Parisienne connects him with Rust Valley's most oddball residents, as does a major swap meet, while his
3. S02E03FrenemyDecember 5, 2019 8.0Mike struggles to finish a problematic 1966 Pontiac Parisienne, while stumbling into direct competition with a Rust Valley neighbour; Avery
4. S02E04Rise From the AshesDecember 12, 2019 8.0A visit to Avery's family farm leads to the discovery of unexpected treasures, and puts Mike's veterinary skills to the test. Meanwhile, a n
5. S02E05Pedal to the MetalDecember 19, 2019 8.0Mike restores a 1969 El Camino for his son Connor to race in a high-stakes Hit to Pass competition; Rust Bros' biggest rivalry gets nasty wh
6. S02E06The Same MistakesDecember 26, 2019 8.0Mike refuses to sell an old clunker to a pair of serious buyers and instead takes on the challenging restoration of a 1967 Mercury Cougar wi
7. S02E07Life Is MessyJanuary 2, 2020 8.0An iconic 1969 Road Runner gives Mike a run for his money and a crash course in bodywork; a client build cuts very close to home; while out
8. S02E08The RiddlerJanuary 9, 2020 8.0Mike struggles to finish the restoration of a legendary muscle car, and trading gets chaotic when he goes up against The Great White Shark;
9. S02E09Basket CaseJanuary 16, 2020 8.0Mike gives Cassidy the opportunity to take charge on a restoration; Avery finds pieces of a 1942 Harley Davidson buried among Mike's junk an
10. S02E10The ReckoningJanuary 23, 2020 8.0Connor's out to avenge the Rust Bros' failure at last year's demolition derby, but gets more than he expected when Avery and Shafin enter a
11. S02E11Secret StashJanuary 30, 2020 8.0Mike bites off more than he can chew when juggles helping out with a 1938 Buick Special for an employee and finishing a 1965 GMC Handi-van.
12. S02E12Should I Stay or Should I GoFebruary 6, 2020 8.0Mike restores his very first car, a 1961 Sunbeam. Avery buys an army truck, and recruits Mike to bring it home. Afterwards, tempers flare as

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01In Rust We TrustFebruary 18, 2021 10.0Mike takes on the build of a 71 Camaro to honor a friend battling cancer. Avery's first project at his new shop is a paddlewheeler boat.
2. S03E02Wildman IncorporatedFebruary 25, 2021—Mike restores a 1968 Beaumont for a charity auction, but scrambles to save the build and the fundraiser when his budget is pulled out from u
3. S03E03High OctaneMarch 4, 2021—Mike converts a 1957 GMC truck to run on alcohol for a truck-obsessed teenage girl; Avery goes the extra mile, finishing the Unimog for its
4. S03E04Unlikely AlliancesMarch 11, 2021—Mike sells a Willys Jeep to custom car wizard James West, but the price will be determined by the winner of a drag race; the challenge puts
5. S03E05Transformer TruckMarch 18, 2021—Rust Valley rivals face off in the Shop Truck Challenge; Mike struggles to restore a 1971 Chevy Blazer for a wedding day surprise; Avery's p
6. S03E06Double or NothingMarch 25, 2021—A Rust Valley road trip steers Mike into the danger zone after Connor gives him an ultimatum: buy another car and Connor will blow up one fr
7. S03E07Hit to Pass - Part 1April 1, 2021—Old rivalries bring new alliances as Rust Valley's competing shops get ready to face off at the annual Hit-to-Pass race; the cost of Avery's
8. S03E08Hit to Pass - Part 2April 8, 2021—Rust Valley's auto shops battle it out at the high-impact Hit to Pass drag race. But when one competitor is accused of cheating, the brawl m
9. S03E09Mom...Come HomeApril 15, 2021—Mike and Avery embark on a cross-country road trip, which is interrupted by an unexpected call from home; JF borrows shop space from Mike to
10. S03E10Cab-Over BudgetApril 22, 2021—Mike overhauls a 1955 Belair Wagon in hopes of turning a quick profit, while Avery embarks on an ambitious restoration of a rare 1956 Ford C
11. S03E11Bad DreamsApril 29, 2021—Connor enlists the Rust Bros on a personal build, while Avery goes over budget on his dream truck. James tackles a project from his past.
12. S03E12The SecretMay 6, 2021—Avery struggles to save his business while Mike is determined to end the year on a high note. However, old secrets and conflicts with Connor

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01Scorched EarthFebruary 24, 2022—Mike and Avery recover a valuable abandoned Volkswagen, and threats from the authorities force Mike to make a surprising decision about the
2. S04E02Hot Diggity DogMarch 3, 2022—Avery gambles on finishing a build from his past and the authorities crack down on his vehicle-filled property, while Mike finishes his '55
3. S04E03The Naked TruthMarch 10, 2022—Mike restores a 1971 Super Bee, struggles to sell cars, and hunts for a new place to live.
4. S04E04Some Assembly RequiredMarch 17, 2022—Vandalism strikes the Wildman shop, inspiring Avery to finish building his Manta Coyote kit car; Mike hires a secret labourer to help with h
5. S04E05Four Cars and A WeddingMarch 24, 2022—As the clock ticks towards his auction, Mike races to restore as many cars as he can; at Wildman, Avery struggles to finish the Manta in tim
6. S04E06Fuel for the FireMarch 31, 2022—Forest fires threaten Rust Valley and after his neighbour losses 350 cars, Mike hoards fuel in case he needs to save his own collection. Cas
7. S04E07Nobody's PerfectApril 7, 2022—New painter Neil takes a perfectionist approach to re-painting Connor's '66 Chevelle Malibu. Mike worries that his car collection won't sell
8. S04E08Crushing ItApril 14, 2022—Mike struggles to pick just ten cars to keep out of his massive collection. Shafin convinces Avery to clean up his yard.
9. S04E09The Family CircusApril 21, 2022—Chaos arrives in the final days of Mike's auction preparation, throwing the event into jeopardy. Avery scores his first client of the year.
10. S04E10No ReserveApril 28, 2022—The day of Mike's auction arrives, and with it the biggest financial gamble of his life. Mike grapples with regret and chaos threatens to de

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

1. S05E01Scouts HonourSeptember 19, 2024—Mike kicks off his fifth year in business with the restoration of a rare 1971 International Scout II, before teaming up with his brothers to
2. S05E02Mike M.I.ASeptember 26, 2024—Mike is burning the candle at both ends, working at remote locations for his rock scaling business, while trying to manage the shop's restor
3. S05E03A Little Help from My FriendsOctober 3, 2024—Mike enlists his buddy Dave to help him rid the Field of Dreams of a junk-stuffed school bus. Richard revives the glorious luxury of private
4. S05E04A Tale of Two EnginesOctober 10, 2024—Mike takes on a rare Hertz Shelby Mustang for his friend's brother, but the badly damaged car might be too far-gone; a drag race against ano
5. S05E05Time MachinesOctober 17, 2024—JF begins restoring a 1928 Model A Roadster, while Avery takes on a 1941 military vehicle and these antique machines are full of challenges;
6. S05E06Blind SpotOctober 24, 2024—Mike and Avery try to get an auctioneer to help them downsize their collections, but Avery scares him off. Frame issues leave Mike's restora
7. S05E07Gold FeverOctober 31, 2024—With his car auction fast approaching, Mike strategizes how to draw a bigger crowd. James West takes on his biggest, most challenging build
8. S05E08Diamond in the RoughNovember 7, 2024—A rare Diamond T truck build has Mike and his crew scrambling to keep up with their client’s demands. Avery battles a hornet’s nest, his mot

Season 5 ranked & reviewed