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The Best Episodes of Rust Valley Restorers

Every episode of Rust Valley Restorers ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Rust Valley Restorers!

A crew of car lovers at a garage in the Rocky Mountains transforms abandoned heaps of rust into collectible classics.
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Best Episodes Summary

"Crushing It" is the best rated episode of "Rust Valley Restorers". It scored 8.7/10 based on 10 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 4/14/2022. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Secret".

  • Crushing It
    8.7/1010 votes
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    #1 - Crushing It

    Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 4/14/2022

    Mike struggles to pick just ten cars to keep out of his massive collection. Shafin convinces Avery to clean up his yard.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Secret
    8.6/1014 votes
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    #2 - The Secret

    Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 5/6/2021

    Avery struggles to save his business while Mike is determined to end the year on a high note. However, old secrets and conflicts with Connor get in his way.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • No Reserve
    8.5/106 votes
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    #3 - No Reserve

    Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 4/28/2022

    The day of Mike's auction arrives, and with it the biggest financial gamble of his life. Mike grapples with regret and chaos threatens to derail the entire event.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Double or Nothing
    8.4/1052 votes
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    #4 - Double or Nothing

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 3/25/2021

    A Rust Valley road trip steers Mike into the danger zone after Connor gives him an ultimatum: buy another car and Connor will blow up one from the Field of Dreams.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Mom...Come Home
    8.4/1014 votes
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    #5 - Mom...Come Home

    Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 4/15/2021

    Mike and Avery embark on a cross-country road trip, which is interrupted by an unexpected call from home; JF borrows shop space from Mike to restore a 1955 GMC truck and his relationship with his brother.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Four Cars and A Wedding
    8.4/109 votes
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    #6 - Four Cars and A Wedding

    Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 3/24/2022

    As the clock ticks towards his auction, Mike races to restore as many cars as he can; at Wildman, Avery struggles to finish the Manta in time for it to be painted, and Connor ties the knot in Rust Valley's biggest event of the year.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Hit to Pass - Part 2
    8.2/1014 votes
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    #7 - Hit to Pass - Part 2

    Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 4/8/2021

    Rust Valley's auto shops battle it out at the high-impact Hit to Pass drag race. But when one competitor is accused of cheating, the brawl moves from the track to the pit.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Scorched Earth
    8.2/1012 votes
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    #8 - Scorched Earth

    Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 2/24/2022

    Mike and Avery recover a valuable abandoned Volkswagen, and threats from the authorities force Mike to make a surprising decision about the future of his Field of Dreams.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Secret Stash
    8.1/1029 votes
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    #9 - Secret Stash

    Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 1/30/2020

    Mike bites off more than he can chew when juggles helping out with a 1938 Buick Special for an employee and finishing a 1965 GMC Handi-van. He and Avery also train for a local dance competition.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Should I Stay or Should I Go
    8.1/1033 votes
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    #10 - Should I Stay or Should I Go

    Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 2/6/2020

    Mike restores his very first car, a 1961 Sunbeam. Avery buys an army truck, and recruits Mike to bring it home. Afterwards, tempers flare as the two discuss the bottom line.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Wildman Incorporated
    8.1/1049 votes
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    #11 - Wildman Incorporated

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 2/25/2021

    Mike restores a 1968 Beaumont for a charity auction, but scrambles to save the build and the fundraiser when his budget is pulled out from under him; Avery steals a Rust Bros client with a German-made Unimog, putting his friendship with Mike at risk.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Rise From the Ashes
    8.0/1063 votes
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    #12 - Rise From the Ashes

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 12/12/2019

    A visit to Avery's family farm leads to the discovery of unexpected treasures, and puts Mike's veterinary skills to the test. Meanwhile, a new member of the rat rod community needs help rebuilding his dream.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Same Mistakes
    8.0/1062 votes
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    #13 - The Same Mistakes

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 12/26/2019

    Mike refuses to sell an old clunker to a pair of serious buyers and instead takes on the challenging restoration of a 1967 Mercury Cougar with a tragic past; Avery goes head to head with Mike at the local swap meet.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Riddler
    8.0/1030 votes
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    #14 - The Riddler

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 1/9/2020

    Mike struggles to finish the restoration of a legendary muscle car, and trading gets chaotic when he goes up against The Great White Shark; one of Rust Valley's own heads to The Detroit Autorama with a 1964 Acadian.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Bad Dreams
    8.0/1013 votes
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    #15 - Bad Dreams

    Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 4/29/2021

    Connor enlists the Rust Bros on a personal build, while Avery goes over budget on his dream truck. James tackles a project from his past.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Nobody's Perfect
    8.0/108 votes
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    #16 - Nobody's Perfect

    Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 4/7/2022

    New painter Neil takes a perfectionist approach to re-painting Connor's '66 Chevelle Malibu. Mike worries that his car collection won't sell for much. Dubs Kustoms scores a new client who wants to recreate a hundred-year-old Essex Boattail Roadster.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Family Circus
    8.0/105 votes
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    #17 - The Family Circus

    Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 4/21/2022

    Chaos arrives in the final days of Mike's auction preparation, throwing the event into jeopardy. Avery scores his first client of the year.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Race to the Finish!
    7.9/1080 votes
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    #18 - Race to the Finish!

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 2/7/2019

    With winter looming and the restoration season ending, Connor goes behind Mike’s back to restore a 1967 Chevy II, while Mike puts an over-the-top engine in a 1964 Ford F100 truck.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Life Is Messy
    7.9/1031 votes
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    #19 - Life Is Messy

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 1/2/2020

    An iconic 1969 Road Runner gives Mike a run for his money and a crash course in bodywork; a client build cuts very close to home; while out on a simple errand to buy shelves, Mike manages to make a deal on something for his trusty companion, Lincoln.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Basket Case
    7.9/1031 votes
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    #20 - Basket Case

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 1/16/2020

    Mike gives Cassidy the opportunity to take charge on a restoration; Avery finds pieces of a 1942 Harley Davidson buried among Mike's junk and recruits a local motorcycle legend to help him restore it to its former glory; Mike tries to gold snipe.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • In Rust We Trust
    7.9/1051 votes
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    #21 - In Rust We Trust

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 2/18/2021

    Mike takes on the build of a 71 Camaro to honor a friend battling cancer. Avery's first project at his new shop is a paddlewheeler boat.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Hit to Pass - Part 1
    7.9/1013 votes
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    #22 - Hit to Pass - Part 1

    Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 4/1/2021

    Old rivalries bring new alliances as Rust Valley's competing shops get ready to face off at the annual Hit-to-Pass race; the cost of Avery's Deuce-and-a-Half music truck spirals out of control.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Cab-Over Budget
    7.9/1012 votes
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    #23 - Cab-Over Budget

    Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 4/22/2021

    Mike overhauls a 1955 Belair Wagon in hopes of turning a quick profit, while Avery embarks on an ambitious restoration of a rare 1956 Ford C.O.E. Mike’s betting streak continues.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Fuel for the Fire
    7.9/1010 votes
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    #24 - Fuel for the Fire

    Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 3/31/2022

    Forest fires threaten Rust Valley and after his neighbour losses 350 cars, Mike hoards fuel in case he needs to save his own collection. Cassidy leads the charge on a unique project for charity and James takes on an impossible job.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • We're All a Little Mad
    7.8/1064 votes
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    #25 - We're All a Little Mad

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 11/28/2019

    Mike's restoration of a 1966 Pontiac Parisienne connects him with Rust Valley's most oddball residents, as does a major swap meet, while his son Connor pushes him to help out a friend recovering from tragedy.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A