

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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30mGet starstruck with the Pawn Stars when the guys check out an original poem handwritten by Marilyn Monroe. Will her words leave them speechless? Then, a hybrid rocket engine blasts in. Built into a suitcase as a sales sample, will the asking price for this oddity be sky high? And later, when Rick's autographed Henry Winkler photo goes missing, he goes to great lengths to bring Fonzie home.
30mJoin the Pawn Stars Revolution when the guys check out an Annual Register from 1776. Including a printed copy of the Declaration of Independence, will they declare their intention to buy it? Then, Corey checks out a set of gambling tokens from the Nevada State Prison. The only legal casino to ever exist in a prison, will he put them on lock down? And later, when Chumlee's laziness reaches an all-time high, Rick sentences him to a week of hard labor.
30mBurn rubber with the Pawn Stars as they check out a motorcycle custom-built for actor James Caan. Will Corey make the seller an offer he can't refuse? Then, an Al Hirschfeld lithograph gets drawn into the shop. The last print made before his death, can they sketch out a deal? And later, when Chumlee find a book of trivia, he tries to stump Rick. Who will prevail in this battle of useless information?
30mTip off the Pawn Stars as Corey and Chumlee check out a pair of baby Air Jordans signed by Michael Jordan himself. Will these rare shoes be a slam dunk for the shop? Then, Rick and Chumlee face the music when a medallion once owned by Liberace comes in the shop. Will they get it for a song, or will the seller leave on a sour note? And later, Rick uses surveillance video to see how much the staff plays while the boss is away.
30mTake one giant leap for mankind with the Pawn Stars when Rick checks out a jetpack from the Gemini space program. Used to prove that jetpacks could work in zero gravity, will Rick's offer be out of this world? Then, Chumlee's nuts over a Snoopy comic book with a personal drawing from Charles Schulz. Will Chumlee be able to kick the proverbial football and make a deal? And later, Rick's take on a commercial for the pawn shop inspires Chumlee to make a version of his own. Whose commercial will reign supreme?
30mHold hands with the Pawn Stars when the original contract between The Beatles and their manager Brian Epstein invades the shop. Considered one of the most important documents in the history of rock and roll, can they come together on a deal? Then, a Cold War-era high altitude suit blasts into the shop. Will the Soviet design leave the guys seeing red? And later, Chumlee's been making great strides to lose weight, but can he inspire another pawn shop employee to change his ways?
30mPrepare for battle with the Pawn Stars as Rick checks out a medieval mace. Will it be a fair fight for this primitive weapon or is he in for a low blow? Then, Rick and the Old Man check out a set of cap guns from the 1950s. Will nostalgia force them to pull the trigger? And later, the Old Man sends Corey and Chum on a simple errand that turns into a daylong adventure. Will they make it back in one piece?
30mGet revved up with the Pawn Stars as Corey checks out a 1940 Buick said to have been owned by Fidel Castro. Will he jump at the chance to own a piece of the communist's sedan? Then, Rick is silenced when Charlie Chaplin's driver's license cruises into the shop. Will the rare piece of movie history lead to a huge pay day? And later, Chum puts his money where his mouth is when he takes a sudden interest in investing. Question is: will he end up with more money or more problems?
30mGo six feet under with the Pawn Stars when the guys check out a 19th century Fisk iron casket. Will this eternal tomb hold Rick's interest or be left for dead? Then, Corey and Chumlee toy with the idea of making an offer on a massive Smurf collection. But will a tough negotiation leave them feeling blue? And later, Davey Deals is a long-time friend of the shop, but what happens when said friend overstays his welcome?
30mGet ready for the biggest game of the year with the Pawn Stars when a ball signed by Pro Football Hall of Famer Walter Payton spirals into the shop. Will Corey be able to keep his head in the game, or will a tough negotiation cause him to fumble? Then, when a program from the first Super Bowl rushes in, Corey is forced to make a game-time decision. Will he score before the clock runs out? And later, all bets are off when the Old Man gets to decide who has to work the day of the big game. Will the guys play by the rules or make an illegal substitution?
30mFight fire with the Pawn Stars when Rick and the Old Man check out a vintage smoke suit air pump. Missing its most valuable piece, will the guys end up getting burned? Then, Corey looks to cash in on a silver certificate when he finds an unexpected error. Will he be able to rack in the big bucks or be left with an empty wallet? And later, Chumlee gets hosed when he shows up to work late again. Given a special task, will his plan go up in flames?
30mHop on the highway to hell with the Pawn Stars when Chumlee checks out a one-of-a-kind Ford Model A dubbed the "Hellbilly." Complete with flamethrowers and a skull stick shift, will he burn a hole in Rick's pocket to score this custom car? Then, Rick and Corey get nostalgic when vintage Pinocchio and Donald Duck toys wind up in the shop. Will they hit the negotiation on the nose or end up getting played? And later, when the Old Man leaves town, Rick rushes to make some expensive renovations. Will the Old Man get ugly, or just get even?
30mTame the beast with the Pawn Stars when Rick checks out some items signed by "Grizzly Adams" actor Dan Haggerty. Can this TV icon bear a bargain, or will the asking price be too wild? Then, a piece of flag carried by Teddy Roosevelt's Rough Riders flies into the shop. Will Corey and Rick let this piece of presidential history pass them by, or are they facing an uphill battle? And later, Chumlee buys an old foot oscillator and can't help but try it out. Will he get away with a mid-shift foot massage?
30mStep up to the plate with the Pawn Stars, when Rick tries to hit a home run with a personal check signed by Babe Ruth. Will he be able to hit it out of the ballpark or strike out swinging? Then, Corey floats the idea of purchasing Navy buttons that date back to the Civil War. Will he make an offer or let it sink? And later, when Rick's back starts acting up Chum tries to help. Will he come to the rescue or just cause a bigger pain?
30mHit rough terrain with the Pawn Stars when Rick bumps into a vehicle known as a rock crawler. Will he steer this off-roading dream machine home or will negotiations hit rock bottom? Then, Corey does a touchdown dance when a game worn jersey from Bob Hayes gets carried in. Will his victory be short-lived? And later, when the guys realize they're getting negative reviews online they attempt to solve the problem, but will they change for the better or worse?
30mRick and Corey check out a sword belonging to the Freemasons. Will the guys be able to sneak in an offer or will negotiations get chopped? Then, Corey and Chumlee play with the idea of scoring a Gibson Master Museum guitar. Stamped with the serial number 1, how far will they go to pluck out this rare instrument? And later, Chumlee tries to prove he deserves a raise, but will his weaknesses outweigh his strengths?
30mHead back in time with the Pawn Stars when Rick checks out a fully restored 1960s VW Samba. Featuring a rare 23-window design, will this iconic bus cause him to get bit by the bug? Then, Chum gets scrambled when a piece of egg art from Sergio Bustamante rolls into the shop. Will he be able to cook up an offer or will this deal not go over easy? And later, when Rick announces a bonus for the employee of the month, Chum tries to prove his worth. Will he show the guys he's top dog, or end up at the bottom of the barrel?
30mSet sail with the Pawn Stars as a collection of Viking items float into the shop. Will Rick discover a treasure trove or be steered in the wrong direction? Then, Rick is in rock and roll heaven when a Fender Stratocaster played in the studio by Jimi Hendrix comes up for grabs. Can he get this legendary piece on his shelves or will the deal leave him in a purple haze? And later, Rick gets the rare chance to look at some Viking swords that are over a thousand years old. Will he be able to wield a deal?
30mPlay along with the Pawn Stars when Semie Moseley's personal guitar jams into the shop. Will Rick be able to hit all the right notes for this one of a kind instrument or will this deal go out of tune? Then, the Old Man and Chumlee discover signed photos of Enola Gay. Known as the plane that dropped the atomic bomb over Hiroshima, will the guys go nuclear for it? And later, a class of elementary school kids takes a field trip to the shop. Will Rick teach them the tricks of the trade or will the guys disrupt class?
30mBe dazzled with the Pawn Stars when Rick falls in love with a tiara that belonged to the wife of President McKinley. How far will Rick go to hide his affinity and acquire the First Lady's fancy heirloom? Then, a Felix the Cat sparkler toy pounces into the shop. Can the cartoon cat get a laugh out of Chumlee or is he just kidding himself? And later, when Rick receives a secret package, everyone loses their patience. Will their curiosity get the best of them?




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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.