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The Best Episodes of American Restoration

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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, where it chronicles the daily activities at Rick's Restorations, an

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    American Restoration Season 4 Episode 12 - Riders of the Storm
    9.0/10(13 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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  2. American Restoration Season 5 Episode 2 - Wrestling with the Past
    8.2/10(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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  3. American Restoration Season 2 Episode 1 - Blast Off!
    8.1/10(27 votes)

    #3 - Blast Off!

    S2:E1

    Rick and his crew take on two very large and challenging projects: a 1960s rocket slide and a Wayne gas pump conversion. Later, another meticulous toy restoration comes in. With the business' reputation on the line, the crew is pushed to capacity in order fill customers' orders.

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  4. American Restoration Season 4 Episode 13 - Beer Bell-y
    8.0/10(12 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. American Restoration Season 2 Episode 17 - Right Here, Rum Now
    7.9/10(16 votes)

    #5 - Right Here, Rum Now

    S2:E17

    Sammy 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 this fridge flop? And later, the shop sets to work on a horse-themed slot machine that has been dropped and no longer works.

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  6. American Restoration Season 5 Episode 12 - Taking the Reins
    7.8/10(19 votes)

    #6 - 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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  7. American Restoration Season 4 Episode 7 - Pitch Perfect
    7.7/10(14 votes)

    #7 - 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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  8. American Restoration Season 4 Episode 11 - Car Before the Horse
    7.6/10(17 votes)

    #8 - 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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  9. American Restoration Season 1 Episode 1 - Hopalong Rick
    7.5/10(34 votes)

    #9 - 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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  10. American Restoration Season 2 Episode 14 - Big Boom
    7.5/10(21 votes)

    #10 - Big Boom

    S2:E14

    After 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 will this restoration offensive backfire? Then, the shop attempts to hold their first auction. Will they profit on this pet project or will they end up footing a big bill? And later, the shop says ciao to a 1950s Italian folding bicycle. Can they zoom through this bendy bike or will they get stuck on a steep slope?

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  11. American Restoration Season 4 Episode 8 - Search Part-y
    7.4/10(14 votes)

    #11 - 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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  12. American Restoration Season 5 Episode 4 - Pickup the Pieces
    7.4/10(14 votes)

    #12 - 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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  13. American Restoration Season 1 Episode 4 - 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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  14. American Restoration Season 2 Episode 8 - Sticky Fingers
    7.3/10(22 votes)

    #14 - Sticky Fingers

    S2:E8

    The clock is running for Rick and his crew when they hail in a 1950s taximeter. Can they successfully speed to a detailed destination or will they get stuck in troublesome transformation traffic? And later, it is Brettly's big break when he oversees the restoration of a 1800s Zeno gum vending machine. Can he pop any bubbled blunder that comes this chewing contraption's way or will his best effort turn into a super sticky situation?

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  15. American Restoration Season 2 Episode 21 - Hammered
    7.3/10(17 votes)

    #15 - Hammered

    S2:E21

    The 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 bell or will the crew strike out? Later, the guys hammer away at fixing up a rare, handmade nail gun from the 1800's.

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  16. American Restoration Season 5 Episode 1 - Under Fire
    7.3/10(13 votes)

    #16 - 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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  17. American Restoration Season 1 Episode 2 - Ice Cold
    7.2/10(28 votes)

    #17 - 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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  18. American Restoration Season 2 Episode 5 - Treats & Feet
    7.2/10(20 votes)

    #18 - Treats & Feet

    S2:E5

    Rick battles a brain freeze when a 1940s Good Humor bicycle pedals into the shop. Can he deliver a sweet solution to this sticky situation or will this cold cart be forever frozen in time? And later, a client brings in a 1920s Atwater Kent art-deco radio. Can the shop fine-tune this airwave apparatus, or will it be nothing but dead air for this rundown receiver?

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  19. American Restoration Season 2 Episode 13 - Saddle Up!
    7.2/10(15 votes)

    #19 - Saddle Up!

    S2:E13

    Rick auditions a new employee when a 1950s Cushman scooter with sidecar swerves into the shop. Will this specialized staffer ace this tricky trial or will another one bite the dust? And later, the shop gets a-rockin' on a 1948 homemade wooden horse. Can they saddle up this swaying steed or will this trotting toy buck them off?

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  20. American Restoration Season 2 Episode 20 - Pimp Chum's Ride
    7.2/10(17 votes)

    #20 - Pimp Chum's Ride

    S2:E20

    Pawn 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 with his request for a tricked out ride or persuade him to go for a more classic restoration? Later, the crew works to fix up a 1965 Honda Superhawk that hasn t run since the 80s and is missing one key part.

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  21. American Restoration Season 3 Episode 6 - Sand Hassle
    7.2/10(21 votes)

    #21 - 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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  22. American Restoration Season 4 Episode 22 - Knockdown Restoration
    7.2/10(13 votes)

    #22 - 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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  23. American Restoration Season 2 Episode 3 - Hot & Salty
    7.1/10(23 votes)

    #23 - Hot & Salty

    S2:E3

    The 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 this snack server get too hot to handle? And later, a client brings in an antique Michelin Man air compressor. Can the guys fill up this pressure pump or will they accidentally blow a hole in this aged apparatus?

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  24. American Restoration Season 3 Episode 1 - Vacuum Daze
    7.1/10(20 votes)

    #24 - 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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  25. American Restoration Season 2 Episode 12 - Down & Dirty
    7.0/10(19 votes)

    #25 - Down & Dirty

    S2:E12

    A customer brings in a 1972 Honda ATC. The front tire is missing, so Tyler has to search for one online. Meanwhile, another customer wants his grandfather's rifle restored. After Rick hires an expert to analyze the gun, it is determined to be a Revolutionary War musket, and that restoration would dramatically devaluate the gun. Also, Ron and Tyler plan a bachelor party for Rick. The party has to be "PG", so Ron and Tyler rent ATVs for them all to ride. Meanwhile, another customer wants an Edison phonograph restored. The phonograph had been his grandfather's.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Riders of the Storm" is the best rated episode of "American Restoration". It scored 9/10 based on 13 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/25/2014. This episode scored 0.8 points higher than the second highest rated, "Wrestling with the Past".