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The Best Episodes of American Restoration

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The Best Episodes of American Restoration

American Restoration is an American reality television series airing on the History channel. Produced by Leftfield Pictures, the series is recorded in Las Vegas, Nevada,...

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  1. Background image for Riders of the Storm
    8.3/10(12 votes)

    #1 - Riders of the Storm

    S4:E12

    When an New Jersey amusement park owner brings a Hurricane Sandy damaged 1920s Haunted House Car to the shop, the pressure is on to restore a piece of history for a recovering community. With the help of Ted and new painter Niko, Rick hopes to help this wreck-on-wheels once again take some spooky spins.

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    Director:Unknown
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  2. Background image for Wrestling with the Past
    7.9/10(13 votes)

    #2 - Wrestling with the Past

    S5:E2

    Work is done on a mysterious 104-year-old motorcycle, a rare vintage arm-wrestling arcade game from the 1980s and a 1950s gas pump.

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    Director:Unknown
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  3. Background image for Big Macs and Cool Tracks
    7.8/10(12 votes)

    #3 - Big Macs and Cool Tracks

    S4:E17

    When a "Big Mac Jail" from a 1970s McDonalds PlayPlace arrives in the shop, Rick prepares for a fast food facelift. Can this playground piece go from faulty to fresh? Then, a 1950s Calliphone Portable Record Player makes some noise for the crew. Could it be music to Rick's ears or will it be a restoration record scratch?

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    Director:Unknown
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  4. Background image for Taking the Reins
    7.7/10(19 votes)

    #4 - Taking the Reins

    S5:E12

    Steve gets cooking on transforming a rusted-out 1956 Willys truck into a BBQ kitchen-on-wheels. Meanwhile, Bodie and his son turn a mini-Divco "milk truck" kiddie car from the 1960s into a souped-up go-kart and Bob is chomping at the bit to restore a 1952 Bally's coin operated horse ride.

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    Director:Unknown
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  5. Background image for Slap-Shots and Stogies
    7.6/10(11 votes)

    #5 - Slap-Shots and Stogies

    S4:E26

    When 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. Then, the shop goes all in on an antique 1910s Slot Machine which once paid out cigars instead of cash. Can the guys take this gambling gadget and make it a showpiece, or will the restoration go up in smoke?

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    Director:Unknown
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  6. Background image for Three Wheeled Thunder
    7.6/10(11 votes)

    #6 - Three Wheeled Thunder

    S5:E6

    Bodie restores a very rare 1948 Davis Divan for the grand reopening of the Petersen Automotive Museum; Monkey Business works on turning a '50s carnival tank into a go-cart for a motorcycle group; and Bob's garage takes on a '70s gas-powered toy.

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    Director:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Beer Bell-y
    7.5/10(12 votes)

    #7 - Beer Bell-y

    S4:E13

    When 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 their way to a knockout restoration? Then, a client brings in a vintage slot machine to be converted into a beer-pouring "Sloterator." Can Rick turn this classic gambling machine into a happy-hour-ready drink dispenser?

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    Director:Unknown
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  9. Background image for Hopalong Rick
    7.4/10(34 votes)

    #8 - Hopalong Rick

    S1:E1

    The shop restores a three-wheeled 1950s-era Marketeer golf cart purchased by Rick Harrison in the Pawn Stars episode "Hello Nurse", which Harrison wants restored as a gift to his father. Also restored is a 1950s Hopalong Cassidy bicycle.

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    Director:Unknown
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  10. Background image for Pitch Perfect
    7.4/10(13 votes)

    #9 - Pitch Perfect

    S4:E7

    When a 1960s Electric Mini-Car arrives for a car show quality upgrade, the crew's got the challenge of making this sparky little roadster into a fast and safe ride for the open road. Will this pint-size put-put prove to be a full-size headache? Then, Rick feels the heat when he's asked to throw the first pitch in a LA Dodger's game. Ron tries coaching his big bro, but will Rick's pitch on the mound be a ball or a strike?

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  11. Background image for Car Before the Horse
    7.4/10(17 votes)

    #10 - Car Before the Horse

    S4:E11

    When 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 ragtop. Then, a 1950s coin-operated mustang ride hoofs it into the shop. Can Rick restore this broken down pony into a sleek stallion?

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  12. Background image for George Clinton: Funky Yeah!
    7.4/10(11 votes)

    #11 - George Clinton: Funky Yeah!

    S4:E14

    When music legend George Clinton of Parliament Funkadelic arrives with a funked up 1920s Chickering Baby Grand Piano, the team preps for a pitch-perfect project. Can Rick hit the right notes on this classic instrument, or will the project fall flat? Then, when word gets out that P-Funk will put on a concert for the big reveal, Brettly and Tyler try to take charge of the planning. Can they pull off a spectacular show, or will it be a funky flop?

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  13. Background image for Let the Good Times Roll
    7.4/10(12 votes)

    #12 - Let the Good Times Roll

    S5:E9

    Steve 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 Bodie puts the focus on a 1930s penny scale for a soda shop.

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    Director:Unknown
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  14. Background image for Lights Out
    7.3/10(23 votes)

    #13 - Lights Out

    S1:E4

    Rick must restore a local magicians street lamp after a Vegas windstorm; Rick's son Tyler gets a tough lesson in business after giving a price estimate on a 1930's Eco-Tire Meter.

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  15. Background image for Ice Cold
    7.2/10(28 votes)

    #14 - Ice Cold

    S1:E2

    Rick’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.

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  16. Background image for Sand Hassle
    7.2/10(21 votes)

    #15 - Sand Hassle

    S3:E6

    When 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 in the dust? Later, an antique apple vending machine that needs a healthy dose of TLC is shipped to the shop.

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    Director:Unknown
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  17. Background image for Sparks Will Fly
    7.2/10(11 votes)

    #16 - Sparks Will Fly

    S4:E21

    Rick wheels and deals when a rare 1963 Simplex Sportsman Shriner's Bike cruises into to the shop. Can the shop turn this ramshackle ride into a striking set of wheels? Then, Ron bargains with a local bar to restore their 1913 Mercantile Scale. But when he cuts the price in exchange for a party, will Rick be miffed about the money or pumped to party?

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  18. Background image for Order Up
    7.2/10(11 votes)

    #17 - Order Up

    S5:E11

    Bodie 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 bike in time for his museum's annual motorcycle raffle and Andy restores a 1952 Shuffle Bowler game that may or may not have ties to the mafia.

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    Director:Unknown
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  19. Background image for Search Part-y
    7.1/10(13 votes)

    #18 - Search Part-y

    S4:E8

    When 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-the-metal project. Then, Tyler steps in for Rick to bid on rare 1950s Pedal Bulldozer project. Can they rise to the challenge and give this pile of parts a pick-me-up?

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    Director:Unknown
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  20. Background image for Under Fire
    7.1/10(13 votes)

    #19 - Under Fire

    S5:E1

    The 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 in a family relic from the late 1800s.

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  21. Background image for Pickup the Pieces
    7.1/10(14 votes)

    #20 - Pickup the Pieces

    S5:E4

    In 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 emotional ride restoring a 1940's JC Higgins bike, and Bob's Garage resurrects a buried 1930's gas pump.

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  22. Background image for Knockdown Restoration
    7.0/10(13 votes)

    #21 - Knockdown Restoration

    S4:E22

    When 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 for a knockout restoration. Then Rick and Tyler make a bet on who'll pack a bigger punch when the job is done. But they might not find out if Rick has to throw in the towel on this heavyweight project.

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    Director:Unknown
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  23. Background image for Vacuum Daze
    6.9/10(20 votes)

    #22 - Vacuum Daze

    S3:E1

    Rick 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 in pieces, Rick wonders if he'll ever be able to puzzle it all back together.

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  24. Background image for Atomic Restoration
    6.8/10(20 votes)

    #23 - Atomic Restoration

    S3:E5

    Rick 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, an atomic age Uranium Detector arrives for a scientific spruce-up.

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  25. Background image for Shocks, Locks, and Clocks
    6.8/10(11 votes)

    #24 - Shocks, Locks, and Clocks

    S4:E9

    Rick 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, expert in things weird and scientific, save the day on this creepy contraption? Later, the shop's got a problem when trying to convert a vintage 1940s Wayne Gas Pump into a polo player's equipment locker.

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  26. Background image for David Copperfield: Rich Works His Magic
    6.8/10(11 votes)

    #25 - David Copperfield: Rich Works His Magic

    S4:E20

    When living legend illusionist David Copperfield calls on the shop to restore two items from his magic museum's collection, it's time to see what tricks Rick has up his sleeve. Can he pull a rabbit out of a hat or will all the hocus-pocus be too much to handle?

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Best Episodes Summary

"Riders of the Storm" is the best rated episode of "American Restoration". It scored 8.3/10 based on 12 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/25/2014. This episode scored 0.4 points higher than the second highest rated, "Wrestling with the Past".