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The Best Episodes of Pawn Stars

Every episode of Pawn Stars ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Pawn Stars!

The Best Episodes of Pawn Stars

Go inside the colorful world of the pawn business. At the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop on the outskirts of Las Vegas, generations of the...

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  1. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Big Guns

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    S2:E13

    The Pawn Stars are presented with the most explosive item to ever walk through the door - a pair of Soviet nuclear missile launch keys. Can the gang count down and launch the deal or will it blow up in their faces? Then Rick hopes to buy an extremely unique 1920s ukulele banjo made by the legendary guitar company Gibson. Will Rick strike up a chord to buy this antique instrument or break a string making an unsound deal? And later a man walks in the shop with two of the biggest guns Rick has ever seen. But when it comes to pricing these behemoths of bang will size really matter?

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  2. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Bare Bones

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    S3:E12

    Roar down the road with the Pawn Stars as they stumble upon a Down and Dirty custom motorcycle frame. In need of everything from wheels to a motor, will the gang turn this easy rider into easy cash or is this project simply sputter itself out? Then, a man brings in a collection of Mazon Creek fossils that are hundreds of millions of years old. Will Rick be able to chip away at the seller's price or is the price set in stone? And later, Rick and Chumlee visit a man with a classic Vegas blackjack table from the Stardust Casino. Will Rick go all in for the win or bust and lose it all?

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  3. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Boom or Bust

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    Rick considers buying an 18th Century cannon that could be worth up to $40,000. But, before he makes an offer, he'll need to verify that it's the real deal by test firing it first. Then, a local woodworker needs cash to keep his business afloat and looks to pawn his 1.5 ton table saw. The Pawn Stars might lose the deal if they can't figure out a way to move it back to the pawn shop. Finally, a guy trying to sell his replica Roman armor strikes out with Corey but gets a second chance as Chumlee tries to negotiate what could be his first and last deal at the shop.

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  4. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Confederate Conundrum

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    S1:E2

    An 1861 Civil War saber finds its way into the shop - but if it's real, why was the blade never sharpened? Then Rick and the owner of a Chuck Berry autographed Fender guitar find themselves on different pages when it comes to bartering over this item. Finally, the Pawn Stars appraise a "1916 National Cash Register." It looks real, but will they pull out the money from their 2009 cash register?

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  5. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Sink or Sell

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    S1:E3

    Corey gets into deep water with his dad and "The Old Man" when he buys a 1984 Chris Craft boat without first testing it out. Will he bounce back and make a profit or see his investment sink? Then, an old timer brings Rick an 1849 colt revolver that he forgot to unload! Will Rick add this antique weapon to his pawn shop arsenal, or will the sale backfire? Finally, the Pawn Stars get a chance to buy an incredibly rare 1954 Gretch Guitar previously owned by Robert Duvall.

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  6. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Gangsters & Guitars

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    Rick buys an old, Mafia favorite the 1962 Lincoln Continental with "suicide doors," but as the repair bills add up, so does the tension between him and the old man. Then, a guy brings in a billfold from 1857 that he found while cleaning out his garage. The best part? It's stuffed with Confederate money. Finally the Pawn Stars get a chance to buy a rare 1942 Gibson L7 guitar that was once played at a birthday party for Al Capone. But, is the seller in tune with what it's really worth?

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  8. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Time Machines

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    S1:E8

    Rick tries to refurbish a 1950's coke machine into a modernized collector's item. Will his plan quench his thirst or fizzle out and go flat? Meanwhile, Corey is offered an old pirate favorite: an 18th Century flintlock pistol. But before he can pull the trigger he'll need to authenticate it. In addition, the Pawn Stars get a chance to buy a 1941 Philco Radio. Will they dial in a deal, or be stuck searching through the static?

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  9. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Peaches & Pinups

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    Corey has a chance to buy a wooden crossbow that hasn't been fired in almost 40 years - will it hold together and hit its mark or splinter, crack and fracture the deal? Meanwhile Rick blushes when a woman tries to sell her husband's Playboy collection. Will he "read the articles" and buy the lot or pass on Hef's ladies? Finally, the Pawn Stars try to sell one of their most prized items, an Ormolu clock, aka "The Death Clock."

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  10. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Bikes and Blades

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    S1:E23

    Rick has a chance to buy a 1940 quartermasters spyglass that may be from a WWII ship. Can he discover the ship it came from, or will this deal sink? Then Corey considers buying a customized 1996 Harley Road King motorcycle, but there is one significant flaw - a pink flame paint job. Will Corey get in touch with his feminine side, or will this bike be too hot to handle? The guys also meet with a man hoping to sell knives that his grandfather smuggled back from WWII.

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  11. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Rick's Bad Day

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    S1:E24

    The Pawn Stars have an opportunity to buy a theater playbill from the night that Abraham Lincoln was assassinated. But first they'll have to determine it's authenticity. Then Corey and Chum meet a modern day renaissance man and buy his pair of Halbert spears. But before they can put their tights on, the Old Man suspects there may be more there than meets the eye. And later, Rick takes a gamble on an elegant, perpetual motion clock that he hopes will stand the test of time.

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  12. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Backroom Brawl

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    The Pawn Stars are presented with a mysterious pocket-sized sundial believed to be from the 16th Century ... complete with a concealed secret inside. Will the gang be able to shine a light on this puzzling piece of history, or will the seller darken their day by shooting for the moon? Rick and the Old Man have a chance to buy a photo album of famed union organizer Jimmy Hoffa. Will they wheel up a deal for this item, or will it be sent back to be hidden and buried away for ever? Then later Corey and Chumlee set their sights on a rifle sharpshooting arcade game from the 60's. Will Corey target a good price for this vintage game, or will his plan backfire?

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  13. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Helmet Head

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    S2:E16

    The Pawn Stars have a chance to shoot and score with a 2006 NBA Championship Ring. Will the gang make the big score or will a surprise Shaq Attack throw the shop off its game? Then Rick considers buying a highly collectible 1964 Austin Healey. Can Rick put the pedal to the metal for this fast British car, or will he find out the hard way there is nothing "simple" about an Austin Healey? And later a man walks into the shop with an extremely old and rare diving helmet from the 1800's. Will Rick sink some serious cash into this piece of early sea exploration, or will he find the deal just can't stay afloat?

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  14. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - Bow Legged

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    S2:E17

    The Pawn Stars are presented with one of most unique items to ever hobble its way into the shop - a pirate's peg leg. Will the gang gather up a sizable bounty for this rare piece of piracy lore, or will they be forced to walk the plank? Then Rick has a chance to buy a brand new, top of the line, archery bow. Can he find the target price with the fiber-optic sights, or will this black bow backfire? And later a man wheels up to the shop with a full size, hand carved, wooden motorcycle. Can the shop widdle down the price or will this deal get axed?

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  15. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - Blaze of Glory

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    The Pawn Stars go gangster when they check out a 1937 Oldsmobile. Allegedly owned by mobster Bugsy Siegel, will the guys go to the mats over this rare luxury ride, or has this classic car seen its last drive-by? Then, a guy comes in with a genuine Olympic torch. Carried in the opening ceremonies of the 1984 summer games, will this piece burn a hole in Rick's pockets, or will a marathon negotiation make the deal flame out? And later, Rick and Chum reach for the sky when the world's smallest pistol pops into the shop. Will this tiny Austrian gun aim its way onto Rick's shelves, or fail to make a big impression?

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  16. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - Book 'Em Rick

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    S7:E31

    Read up on the Pawn Stars when one of the first books ever printed comes in the shop. An incunable from the 15th century, will the guys judge this worm-eaten work by its cover? Then, Corey and the Old Man hear the sweet sound of music when a sitar strums by the shop. An Indian instrument popularized by the Beatles, can it score a big hit? And later, the guys jump through flaming hoops for an ID card belonging to the late stuntman Evel Kneivel.

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  17. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - Rick 'n' Roll

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    Turn it up to 11 with the Pawn Stars when Rick attends Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp. Performing with rock legend Roger Daltrey of "The Who," will Rick hit all the right notes? Then, Chumlee and the Old Man check out a collection of tin toys from the early 1900s. Can they turn this play date into a payday? And later, a tonsillotome finds its way into the shop.

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  18. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - Pawn it to My Heart

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    80's icon Taylor Dayne tells it to Rick's heart when she gives him first dibs at some memorabilia from her tours. Will she accept the offer or will Taylor say "Don't Rush Me?" Then, Chum hopes the force is strong with him as a seller brings a nutcracker Darth Vader into the shop. And later, Corey tries to hit a high note when a seller comes into the shop with an award given to Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner.

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  19. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - Just Pawn It

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    Rick takes a Bricklin SV-1 out for a test drive. But is this sports car a safe bet, or a bright yellow lemon? Then, a seller makes Chum a whale-y big offer, but does he have the backbone to make the deal? Meanwhile, Corey and Chum try to stay afloat with a limited-edition Nike raft and briefcase. Will he just do it or just don't it? And finally, Rick and Chum make a long-distance song request on a Shyver Multiphone, but will the seller be singing their tune?

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  20. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - Pawn Barons

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    S23:E3

    When a customer walks into the shop with a camera that shot the first footage of Elvis, will Rick and Corey shake up a good deal, or will they return to sender? Then Chum tries to dig up some info on a mysterious fossil. Is it a dinosaur egg or will Chum end up with egg on his face? Then Rick tries to strike black gold with a Standard Oil stock certificate. Will he buy low and sell high or will the market crash? And finally, Corey chomps his teeth into some Holyfield/Tyson tickets.

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  21. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - No More Mr. Nice Buys

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    When an outfit supposedly worn by Alice Cooper hits the counter, it'll be "No More Mr. Nice Guy" as Rick tries to land a deal. Then, Chum gets mercenary when he makes an offer on a 7-foot tall Deadpool PEZ dispenser. Will the seller accept, or is it all a joke to them? After, Rick and Chum trade looks at sheets of MetaZoo cards with an old adversary--will Rick get burned on a deal again? And later, Rick and Corey go for the gold on a sale of a 1988 Winter Olympics torch. But will they cross the finish line?

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  22. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - Everything From Pawn to Nuts

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    A seller comes into the shop with some chef whites signed by the actor who played the iconic Soup Nazi on Seinfeld. Will Rick and Chum say `No deal' for you or will they reach an agreement on price?

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  23. 6.0/10(2 votes)

    #22 - Knights in Fake Armor?

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    It's clear that this is no ordinary pawn shop as the Pawn Stars wheel and deal items ranging from an old school Pac-Man to a Medieval Jousting Helmet. If these items are as real as their owner's say they are - they could be worth up to $30,000! Then, an old timer brings in a pristine 1884 Trap Door rifle that the guys buy hoping that it still fires. But, when the gun range owner says that simply firing it could cause a "catastrophic malfunction" the guys decide it's time to bring out their human guinea pig.

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  24. 6.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - Peacemaker

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    The Pawn Stars reach for the sky when an 1890's Colt .45 "peacemaker" rides into the shop. Considered the ultimate cowboy gun, will the guys square off and draw quickly for this collectible classic or will a lack of firepower have them running for cover? Then, Rick meets a man hoping to sell his photos of a Japanese Zero shot down during World War II - in Alaska! Will Rick reach new heights to make a deal or will he fall into a tailspin? And later, Rick and Chumlee get up close and personal with the King of Rock & Roll when a man brings in Elvis Presley's medical records. Will Rick give this sale a clean bill of health or is the prognosis not looking good?

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  25. 6.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - Rarer Than Hen's Teeth

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  26. 6.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - Detective Rick Tracy

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Best Episodes Summary

"Big Guns" is the best rated episode of "Pawn Stars". It scored 8/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 3/8/2010. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Bare Bones".