The Golds clash over the need to arm the staff after a customer threatens Les. The competition heats up between Ashley and Seth over a pawn, and Ashley's negotiation skills are questioned.

Booze and Guns

Rich Returns

The Golds have the opportunity of a lifetime when they stumble upon pieces of art that could be worth millions. But will they strike it rich or will they be left holding the bag? Seth gambles on a piece of Detroit history, and Ashley's patience is put to the test when dealing with a customer and his memories of his long lost cow.

Million Dollar Resolve

An angry customer threatens Les, putting the store on alert. Security later lets the customer escape, upsetting Les. Meanwhile, Ashley and Seth bet on whether a stripper pole will sell.

Dangerous Cash

A man tries to sell his alligator, and Ashley and Seth want no part of it. Then, someone wants to pawn a bulletproof vest; Les wants it tested! Tempers flare when Ashley mishandles a deal.

Bulletproof Gator

Million Dollar Deal: Part 1

Million Dollar Deal: Part 2

When Les gets a last-minute invite to give a lecture at a local business school, Seth takes the pressure off by writing his speech. Can Les pull it off? Or will Seth's words translate into a disaster? Plus, Ashley and Bobby J go to war over a collection of Nerf guns, and negotiations hit a fever pitch when a wannabe ventriloquist walks in with a dummy that bears a striking resemblance to one of the Golds.

Professor Les

Tensions boil when a guy flips out over a mix-up with his gold chain. Then, Ashley loses it when a customer tries to pawn a cursed relic! Will its deadly history catch her in its grip?

Trouble Inside

Les hands out his biggest loan ever on a luxurious Rolls Royce, leaving Seth and Ashley concerned that the failed art deal may have messed with their dad's head! Will this latest gamble pay off or will another shady transaction leave Les' ego in tatters? Karen gets an impromptu lesson in martial arts, but can she strike a deal with her sensei? Plus, size really does matter when it comes to monster trucks.

High Roller

Les hatches a secret plan to put his employees to the test, but how will Seth, Ashley and Karen react when they find out they've also been put under the microscope? Plus, a man in search of the perfect engagement ring ends up giving everyone road rage when he blocks the store parking lot with his truck.

Secret Shopper

When Ashley interferes with one of Karen's sales on the shop floor, a family feud breaks out. Les urges them to work together, but when Ashley's half-hearted efforts to mentor Karen almost result in a big loss for the store, Les has had enough. Plus, Seth gets quite the show when a rock metal group shopping for a guitar breaks out into an impromptu jam session.

Cousin vs. Cousin

Les finally lands a buyer for his special edition Lee Iacocca Mustang, but loses his cool when he learns Seth sent the hot rod out on consignment. Can Seth get the car back in time? Plus, Ashley sniffs out a bad deal on a Pepe le Pew statue, and Byron shows a Rick James wannabe the front door.

Seth's Big Mistake

Shakedown!

Inside Job

It's the day of the big event. Can ringmaster Karen pull it off without a hitch? Or will someone sabotage her efforts to impress her Uncle Les? And later, Ashley gives Les an ultimatum that could change the history of American Jewelry and Loan forever.

Three Ring Circus, Part 2

Watch Your Back

To Catch a Thief, Part 2

Seth gets his hands on a baseball allegedly signed by Babe Ruth; Ashley squares off with woman convinced she's got a copy of the US Constitution; Les has his sights set on a sweet custom Harley Davidson motorcycle.

All American Jewelry and Loan

A diamond pocket watch is brought into the store, but the owner has troubling authenticating it; Bobby J goes for a ride in a custom low rider.

Breakdown at Tiffany's

The Golds gear up to shoot a new commercial for the store which can only mean drama. All Les cares about is putting out a good product, but will everyone be happy with the final result? Plus, the shop gets a handful of sexy, when a woman tries to find her perfect mink coat.

Lights, Camera, Drama!

When Karen convinces Les to let her bring in a Feng Shui expert, will it boost sales and bring in positive energy? Ashley and Seth have some serious doubts. Plus, Seth gets an opportunity to buy a piece of Detroit Tigers history when a customer brings in four game-used bases from the 2011 playoffs.

Karen's Big Idea

Ashley and Les hit the road to get first dibs on a huge estate sale, but will they find treasure or fool's gold? Seth takes a custom Corvette go-kart for a spin but pumps the brakes on the deal when the 12-year-old owner tries to play hardball. Plus, what price is Karen willing to pay to get her hands on a piece of '70s movie memorabilia?

The Estate Sale

American Jewelry & Zoo

Cousin Competition

Rematch: Ashley vs. Tressa

Frisky Business

Short Staffed

Redeem Girl Rumble

Seth in Charge

Along Came a Spider

Ashley In Charge

To Catch a Thief, Part 1

Karen vs. Ashley

When Les puts the kibosh on Seth's outlandish plan to boost business, father and son head to the race track to decide who's boss. Plus, Ashley shows off her haggling skills on a mannequin outfitted in bondage gear, but not before having some fun...at Bobby J's expense.

The Drag Race

In the Season 5 finale, tensions run high when Les promises to fire the employee who makes the next big mistake. When Rich drops the ball, the stage is set for a showdown.

Rich vs. Les

Tipped Off

Les Sells Out

Return of the King

The Trouble with Michael

Guards Go Home

New Blood

The Hot Rod

Desperate Pawn

Hot Rods, Raging Tempers

Stolen Gold?

Les Hunts a Thief

Seth's Big Bet

Busted

The computers go down and Ashley must swallow her pride and ask her brother for help.

Computer Crash

Fishing for Trouble

A customer's dunk tank inspires Karen to come up with a big idea for the shop. Seth and Les are on board, but will Ashley be down for the cause when she finds out what they have planned for her? Plus, Byron puts two hockey fans in the penalty box when they get physical over a vintage puck.

Three Ring Circus, Part 1

With a major drop in the price of Gold, the store takes a huge financial hit.

Gold Crash

Seth's Gamble: Part 1

Busted Deal

Karen in the Middle

An employee becomes violent, nearly tearing the Golds apart. Then, Ashley goes nuts when a customer tries to sell 50 pairs of panties. And a wacky puppet maker creates replicas of the staff.

Moving Targets

The Big Bet

The Gambler

Whack Job

Les' Revenge

Sibling War

Les Way or the Highway

Banned for Life

Last Man Standing

Ashley's Breakdown

Burmese or Busted?

At Detroit's annual Dream Cruise, the Golds hope to cash in on automotive merchandise, but when Les passes on an offer for a historic Chevy sign, Seth goes behind his back and purchases it.

Motor City Dream Cruise

Meet the New Girl

Buy Baby Buy

Les questions Ashley's management skills after two employees get into a fight on the shop floor. Will Ashley succeed as a peacemaker or create an even bigger problem? Meanwhile, Seth stumbles upon what could possibly be the biggest memorabilia deal the store has ever seen, but will it tank?

War on the Floor

Les flips when his security guard shouts down a customer, prompting the family to find a new head of security. Then, Seth and Ashley clash over buying a collection of reptiles and roaches.

Les' Big Gamble

I Quit!

Return of the Queen

Seth vs. Rich

Poachers!

Devil in Detroit

Les issues an ultimatum to the staff after uncovering some damaged merchandise.

Kill Em All

Million Dollar Story

Cold Blooded Robbery

Unforgiven

Junkyard Intervention

Watch Out

Seth and Ashley compete to bring more new customers to the store; and some flashy rims catch Les' eye.

Monster Deals

You Bet Your Butt

Ashley seeks the truth about the alleged scamming of two teens by a mysterious woman.

Back to the Hustle

Seth brings in a consultant to increase their retail business; the Golds check out Star Trek memorabilia that is out of this world; one hot mama throws a tantrum when Ashley refuses to pawn her busted car seat.

The Outsider

Seth goes MIA after getting angry at his father; Ashley holds her own with a pack of wild animals.

Seth's Secret

Fan Favorites

Crazy Cash

Storm's a-Brewin

Sucker Punch

New Hire. Now Fire!

Only in Detroit

Millionaire Mayhem

Tripped Out Cash

Motor Mouth

Les Spending Spree

Ashley deals with some mother-daughter drama at the pawn window, and things threaten to get out of hand, while roommates get into an ugly dispute on the floor.

Gold Meltdown

Vintage Victory

Meet the Gold family. As owners of Detroit's biggest pawn shop, they've bought and sold things you can't begin to imagine. Every day brings new danger as the Golds operate in the heart of one of America's most troubled cities. With 50,000 sq ft of cash and goods surrounding them, there are millions to be made, but their profits come with huge risk.

All Episodes of Hardcore Pawn

Season 1

Booze and Guns

Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 8/16/2010

Dangerous Cash

Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 8/16/2010

Bulletproof Gator

Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 8/23/2010

Trouble Inside

Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 8/23/2010

Moving Targets

Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 8/30/2010

Les' Big Gamble

Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 9/20/2010

Father vs. Son

Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 9/13/2010

Gold at Gunpoint

Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 9/27/2010