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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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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    American Restoration Season 1 Episode 5 - Cooler Kings
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    #1 - Cooler Kings

    S1:E5

    A 1950s Coke cooler is converted into a "Hot Dog Cooler Grill." Also: an antique barber's pole.

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  2. American Restoration Season 1 Episode 6 - Knockout
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    #2 - Knockout

    S1:E6

    It'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 with the old one-two punch, or will this rock 'em, sock 'em heavyweight project prove too big to go down? And later, the crew is under a tight deadline to fix up an antique railroad strongbox. Can they turn the key and keep the restoration on track, or will this old gold-guarding box remain rusted shut forever?

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  3. American Restoration Season 1 Episode 7 - Duck and Cover
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    #3 - Duck and Cover

    S1:E7

    Rick 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 nuclear restoration, or will they fail to duck and cover? And later, a client brings in a turn-of-the-century, nickel-plated cash register. Will the team ring up this cash counting machine to a pleasing profit, or will this classic calculator crash in financial failure?

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  4. American Restoration Season 1 Episode 8 - Pumped Up
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    #4 - Pumped Up

    S1:E8

    Rick 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 find a hidden oasis brimming with profit potential or will they get lost wandering the wasteland? And later, Rick takes a restoration risk and auctions off a 1920s visible gas pump. Can he "filler-up" with bids for a big pay out, or will the bidders run out gas before he breaks even?

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  5. American Restoration Season 1 Episode 9 - Space Kowboy
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    #5 - Space Kowboy

    S1:E9

    A NASA helmet from the Gemini missions of the 1960s; and a rusty gas cart.

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  6. American Restoration Season 1 Episode 10 - Jackpot
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    #6 - Jackpot

    S1:E10

    A 1940s Pepsi cooler; and a Prohibition-era slot machine.

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  7. American Restoration Season 1 Episode 11 - Safe Keeping
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    #7 - Safe Keeping

    S1:E11

    A 1950s candy machine; and an antique safe for which no combination has been provided.

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  8. American Restoration Season 1 Episode 12 - Suck Up
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    #8 - Suck Up

    S1:E12

    An antique railroad vacuum; a client's childhood red wagon.

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  9. American Restoration Season 1 Episode 13 - Rev'd Up
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    #9 - Rev'd Up

    S1:E13

    When a client brings in an extremely rare British motorcycle from the 1950s, Rick sets the speed for this matchless mission. Can he steer clear of any old time obstacles, or will this project crash and burn before the finish line? And later, the team has to put their two cents into the restoration of a 1940's Accurate Weight penny scale. Can they correctly calibrate this contraption, or will this hefty undertaking cause them to break the scales?

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  10. American Restoration Season 1 Episode 14 - Apples and X-Rays
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    #10 - Apples and X-Rays

    S1:E14

    Rick 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 his best foot forward to safely service this radiation discharging device from head to toe or will this item prove to be too hazardous to everyone's health? And later, a first grade teacher brings in a mechanical apple corer and peeler from the 1880s. Will the crew take a bite out of this project and make the grade or will one rotten apple spoil the bunch?

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  11. American Restoration Season 1 Episode 15 - Hot & Cold
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    #11 - Hot & Cold

    S1:E15

    After 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 turn this junky java dispenser into a vintage valuable, or will this project land them in hot water? And later, Rick is challenged to convert a 1930s Montgomery Ward refrigerator from icebox to wine-box. Can Rick keep his cool as he completes this retro refurbishment or will this arctic assignment cause a Merlot meltdown?

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  12. American Restoration Season 1 Episode 16 - Secret Fan
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    #12 - Secret Fan

    S1:E16

    It'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 this miniature motor vehicle, or will this project be a karting catastrophe? And later, Tyler conspires to fix up a 1950's fan as a gift to Rick for Father's Day. Can he briskly breeze through this covert quest, or will a minor blunder blow this stealthy son's surprise?

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  13. American Restoration Season 1 Episode 17 - Grippin' Mad
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    #13 - Grippin' Mad

    S1:E17

    Rick 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 swiftly squeeze out a macho machine, or will this resistant restoration be too tough to tackle? And later, a client brings in a small gum and cigarette-vending slot machine from the 1930's. Will the team hit a junior jackpot on this gambling gadget or will this miniature machine burst their itty-bitty bubble?

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  14. American Restoration Season 1 Episode 18 - Anchors Away
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    #14 - Anchors Away

    S1:E18

    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?

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  15. American Restoration Season 1 Episode 19 - Special Delivery
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    #15 - Special Delivery

    S1:E19

    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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  16. American Restoration Season 1 Episode 20 - Rusted and Busted
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    #16 - Rusted and Busted

    S1:E20

    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? And later, a client brings in a crumbling 1950s bumper car. Will Rick decide to buckle up and steer this challenging overhaul, or will this retro amusement park ride be more trouble than its worth?

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  17. American Restoration Season 1 Episode 21 - The Pick, The Pawn, & The Polish
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    #17 - The Pick, The Pawn, & The Polish

    S1:E21

    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?

    Director:Unknown
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  18. American Restoration Season 1 Episode 22 - Batter Up
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    #18 - Batter Up

    S1:E22

    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?

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  19. American Restoration Season 1 Episode 23 - Suds and Duds
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    #19 - Suds and Duds

    S1:E23

    Rick and his crew change gears when a 1967 Honda Scrambler motorcycle swerves into the shop. Can they win the race on this dirt road restoration, or will they run out of gas before the finish line?

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  20. American Restoration Season 1 Episode 24 - American Hero
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    #20 - American Hero

    S1:E24

    A customer wants his grandfather's Vietnam War Cobra helicopter gunner helmet restored. The helmet had been custom painted, and the customer wants the decal of his grandfather's regiment added. Meanwhile, another customer wants a rare 1940s Vendorlator Coke machine restored. Because the machine does not have raised lettering, a vinyl decal is used instead. Tyler doesn't listen, and asks if he can do the lettering. To teach Tyler a lesson, Rick has Tyler take lettering lessons.

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  21. American Restoration Season 1 Episode 25 - Close Shave
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    #21 - Close Shave

    S1:E25

    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?

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  22. American Restoration Season 1 Episode 26 - Missile Impossible
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    #22 - Missile Impossible

    S1:E26

    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?

    Director:Unknown
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  23. American Restoration Season 1 Episode 27 - Wheel & Deal
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    #23 - Wheel & Deal

    S1:E27

    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?

    Director:Unknown
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  24. American Restoration Season 1 Episode 28 - Cold War Cruisin'
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    #24 - Cold War Cruisin'

    S1:E28

    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?

    Director:Unknown
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  25. American Restoration Season 1 Episode 29 - Tractors & Trucks
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    #25 - Tractors & Trucks

    S1:E29

    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?

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Cooler Kings" is the worst rated episode of "American Restoration". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/15/2011. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Knockout".