

Long before banks, ATMS and check-cashing services, there were pawn shops. Pawning was the leading form of consumer credit in the United States until the 1950s, and pawn shops are still helping everyday people make ends meet. Pawn Stars takes you inside the colorful world of the pawn business. At the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop on the outskirts of Las Vegas, three generations of the Harrison family - grandfather Richard, son Rick and grandson Corey - jointly run the family business, and there's clashing and camaraderie every step of the way. The three men use their sharp eyes and skills to assess the value of items from the commonplace to the truly historic, including a 16th-century samurai sword, a Super Bowl ring, a Picasso painting and a 17th-century stay of execution. It's up to them to determine what's real and what's fake, as they reveal the often surprising answer to the questions on everyone's mind, "What's the story behind it?" and "What's it worth?"
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30mBatter up with the Pawn Stars when an autographed photo of Babe Ruth slides into the shop. Will Rick go into extra innings for this rare piece of baseball memorabilia or will a tough negotiation cause him to swing and miss? Then, the guys take a peek at a collection of 400 antique prosthetic glass eyeballs. Made from hand-blown glass, will they see eye-to-eye on this deal or will this collection have to stare down a new buyer? And later, Corey and Chumlee are presented with a classic 1970's Evel Knievel pinball machine. Broken and beat up, will Corey rev up a death-defying leap to restore this cool rider collectable or will one look have him say "Game Over"?
30mGet revved up with the Pawn Stars as they check out a rare REO Flying Cloud hot rod from the 1930s. Will Rick muster the strength to crank up an offer for this classic ride or will the deal take a detour and sputter out? Then, Rick and Corey are presented with a well-known Picasso etching called "Poor Roby." Will the guys draw themselves a masterpiece of a deal or will critic reviews call it "Poor Rick?" And later, Rick and Chumlee meet a man trying to sell his pair of pants — miniature gold plated pants awarded to Ohio State football players when they beat Michigan. Will the guys cautiously step into this deal one leg at a time or jump right in with both feet?
30mThe Pawn Stars prepare for battle when a one-man submarine surfaces at the shop. Will the guys journey deep down into their pockets for this nautical treasure or will this deal remain 20,000 leagues under the sea? Then, Rick and Corey are presented with an officer's commission from the Revolutionary War. Issued to a member of a New Hampshire militia, will Rick bring out the big guns for this piece of history or will a tough battle push him into retreat? And later, the guys meet a man hoping to sell his miniature Model T Ford. Complete with working motor, will Rick put this deal on the fast track or will negotiations force him to hit the brakes?
30mThe Pawn Stars take evasive action when a Cold War era heat-seeking missile guidance system locks onto the shop. Will the guys engage and try to blast this deal out of the sky or is this former military secret still too hot to handle? Then, Corey and Chumlee check out a 1986 Buick Regal. Customized from top to bottom, can Corey shift into gear and hit cruise control or will a bumpy negotiation make this low rider hit rock bottom? And later, a man hops into the shop looking to sell an original 1960's Playboy Bunny uniform. Will Rick jump up his offer to buy this iconic costume or has the price for this sexy rabbit become over inflated?
30mA customer brings in a Confederate Civil War knife; a 1936 Rolex owned by Bernie Madoff; a 1950s arcade bowling game.
30mTake a seat with the Pawn Stars as a chair from the U.S. Senate floor rolls through their doors. Will a motion to buy this chair result in a resounding "Yay" or will the Old Man veto the deal? Then, Corey and Chumlee have their heads in the clouds when a guy brings in a signed photo of NASA's Gemini launch. With over a dozen astronautical autographs, will the guys take one giant leap to buy this piece of space history or will they forced to abort the mission? And later, a man races into the shop with a NASCAR driver's suit that once belonged to Ryan "The Rocket Man" Newman. Will the guys set a new lap record to make a deal or will negotiations crash before reaching the finish line?
30mThe Pawn Stars prepare to be boarded when a customer brings in a 1600's naval blunderbuss. A small weapon thought to be for a child, will this pint-size gun bring an adult-size price or will this deal end up shooting blanks? Then, Rick is presented with the ultimate Coca Cola collectible–a 1978 GMC Coke sponsored motor home. One of just five made for a promotional giveaway, will Rick drive this fabulous prize away or will a tough negotiation bring everything to a screeching halt? And later, a San Francisco 49ers cheerleader hopes to sell her 1989 Super Bowl ring. Will Corey show some spirit for this rare piece of football memorabilia or will a fumble on the play get him booed?
30mThe Pawn Stars snap to attention as they check out a photo album signed by one of history's greatest military leaders–General George S. Patton. Containing pictures labeled as "classified," can the gang make a strategic advance for these images from World War II or will they be out-maneuvered and forced to retreat? Then, it's off the races when Rick and Chumlee come across a pair of jockey boots autographed by horse-racing legend Willie Shoemaker. Will Rick chomp at the bit for this rare piece of sports history or will he back the wrong horse? And later, a man comes in hoping to sell his Kevlar bulletproof vest. Will Corey take aim at buying this heavy-duty body armor or is this deal too tough to penetrate?
30mThe Pawn Stars call Houston with a problem when they are presented with a piece of the heat shield from NASA's most heroic flight–Apollo 13. Can the team complete their mission and return to profit, or will the price send them spinning out of orbit? Corey and Chumlee hit the dirt when a seller brings them a classic 1973 Husqvarna enduro motorcycle. Will they pay up to fuel the deal or will an unseen engine problem cause the deal sputter out? Rick and Corey are drawn into a web of intrigue when a customer brings in some original artwork from the comic book "Spider Man." Will the guys find they have the super powers to stick this deal or will their spidey sense tell them to let this one go?
30mThe Pawn Stars prepare for battle when a collection of secret plans from the WWII D-Day invasion marches into the shop. Will the guys storm the beach for these former top-secret wartime documents or will a ferocious negotiation force them to retreat? Then, Corey and Chumlee are presented with the head of a rare 1970's toy called Stretch Serpent. Will Corey try to charm this slithering snake head or will this bodiless deal come back to bite him? And later, a man walks in hoping to sell a leather football helmet from the 1940's. Can Rick keep his head in the game or will he be forced him to punt?
30mThe 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?
30mThe Pawn Stars take the stage when a Harry Houdini straitjacket magically appears in the shop. Will the guys be tied up with a locked offer or will they narrowly escape with their wallets intact? Then, a guy slides into the shop with a loudspeaker from the former home of the Brooklyn Dodgers–Ebbets Field. Can Rick make the call to buy or will some painfully high-pitched feedback get him booed out of the shop? Then, a man comes in with a letter written and signed by Helen Keller. Considered one of the most amazing women in history, will Rick over come all odds to secure this piece or will a suspicious pencil signature end negotiations?
30mThe hunt is on when the Pawn Stars are presented with one of the most sought after items in American history, a John Wilkes Booth Wanted Poster. Will this priceless piece give them the slip or is Rick determined to bring it in dead or alive? Then, a guy buzzes the shop with a fighter pilot's G-Suit. Designed to prevent pilots from passing out, will the guys lock their radar onto this item or will a tough negotiation leave them feeling woozy? And later, Rick is flashed a Police badge from 1930s Al Capone controlled Chicago. Will Rick follow the strict letter of the law to make a deal or will the seller need some extra "convincing?"
30mThe Pawn Stars hit the road to check out the forefather of modern machine guns, a Gatling Gun. Introduced during the Civil War, will Rick use all his firepower to secure a deal or will he be outgunned? Then, Corey and the Old Man try to hail down a piece of automotive history, a 1915 Ford Model T taxi. Completely restored from top to bottom, will the guys run up the meter on this negotiation or will they find they're being taken for a ride? And later, Rick gets his hands on the gun that helped win the Civil War, an 1863 Sharps rifle. Decisive in the Union's victory at Gettysburg, will Rick rally up the troops and charge or will a counterattack force him to retreat?
30mThe Pawn Stars mount up and charge the front lines when a Civil War cavalry jacket advances on the shop. Found among costumes donated to a school theater program, will this rare garment get the leading role or will it get booed off the stage? Then, a man comes in hoping to sell a limited edition book signed by cowboy legend Will Rogers. Known for his quick folksy humor, will these one-liners have Rick laughing all the way to the bank or will they get nothing but crickets? And later, when an employee gets sick, Chumlee is forced to work the dreaded triple shift! Will he find the stamina to rise to the challenge or will he be caught sleeping on the job?
30mGo cruising with the Pawn Stars as they check out a classic 1932 Lincoln roadster. Exceptionally maintained, will Rick and the Old Man strike gold and ride off in this vintage beauty or is the seller not firing on all cylinders? Then, the guys nearly lose their pants when a Civil War Confederate belt buckle walks into the shop. With a lifesaving bullet lodged in the front, will the guys lay down some cover fire to seize this deal or will a tough negotiation have them sounding a retreat? And later, a man comes in hoping to sell his first edition copy of Ernest Hemingway's "For Whom the Bell Tolls." Will Rick play this negotiation by the book and strike a deal or will this story have a tragic ending?
30mRun for cover with the Pawn Stars when a World War I helmet blasts into the shop. The first metal helmet used by U.S. forces, will the guys butt heads to buy this piece or will they dig in for a long negotiation? Then, Corey and Rick are presented with a gun holster used on the long running TV show Gunsmoke. Will they round up a posse and go after this prop with guns blazing or are they just blowing smoke? And later, Rick decides the guys could use some exercise and hires them a personal trainer. Can he convince these couch potatoes to "feel the burn" or will they decide there's no gain to pain?
30mThe Pawn Stars declare their independence when a document signed by John Hancock comes into the shop. Will this famous Founding Father's signature be from the real thing or will they find it's not worth the paper it's written on? Then, a guy strums by with a 1934 Rickenbacher "frying pan" guitar. One of the first electric guitars ever made, will Rick cook himself up a fantastic deal or will he end up getting burned? And later, Father's Day gets off to a rocky start when Rick presents a gift to the Old Man. Will he be able to smooth the tension at the shop or will this rift become a full-blown family feud?
30mThe Pawn Stars consider sending a search party out for Chumlee when he takes off to look at a 1950's Bally's coin operated kiddie ride. Will he step up and make a rocking buy or will he drop too much change on a shaky deal? Then, Rick and Corey meet a woman hoping to sell a script from the legendary classic film The Godfather. Signed by Al Pacino, will the guys make an offer she can't refuse or will the seller look to skim a little off the top? And later, the guys get ready to polka when a vintage Excelsior accordion chimes its way into the shop. Will the guys look to play a happy tune or will negotiations hit a sour note?
30mThe Pawn Stars are blown away when a seller limps in with a 19th century shotgun disguised as a cane. Will Rick take a shot at buying this legendary concealed firearm or will his offer miss the mark? Then, Rick and Chumlee race to check out a 1940 Indian Motorcycle once owned by the King of Cool, Steve McQueen. Will this negotiation take off like a Bullitt or will Rick let this one make a Great Escape? And later, the guys are presented with a book printed by founding father Benjamin Franklin. Will Rick shell out some of his own Benjamins for this rare piece or will he find it's not worth the paper it's printed on?




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Long before banks, ATMS and check-cashing services, there were pawn shops. Pawning was the leading form of consumer credit in the United States until the 1950s, and pawn shops are still helping everyday people make ends meet. Pawn Stars takes you inside the colorful world of the pawn business. At the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop on the outskirts of Las Vegas, three generations of the Harrison family - grandfather Richard, son Rick and grandson Corey - jointly run the family business, and there's clashing and camaraderie every step of the way. The three men use their sharp eyes and skills to assess the value of items from the commonplace to the truly historic, including a 16th-century samurai sword, a Super Bowl ring, a Picasso painting and a 17th-century stay of execution. It's up to them to determine what's real and what's fake, as they reveal the often surprising answer to the questions on everyone's mind, "What's the story behind it?" and "What's it worth?"
Rick Harrison, Chumlee Russell, Corey Harrison, Richard Harrison.
The catalogue lists an episode length of 37 minutes; individual episodes may vary.
The listed premiere date is 19 July 2009.