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First Aired: October 25th, 2010
Status: Ended
Genre: Reality
Network: History
Summary: American Restoration is an American reality television series airing on the History channel. Produced by Leftfield Pictures, the series is recorded in Las Vegas, Nevada, where it chronicles the daily activities at Rick's Restorations, an antique restoration shop, with its owner Rick Dale, his staff, and teenage son, as they restore various vintage items to their original condition.
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Season 3
Episode 1: Vacuum Daze
Air Date: April 9th, 2013
Summary: Rick gets a chill when a beat up 50's Bevador beverage cooler comes in for a fix-up. Then, when a rare 40's Rexair vacuum/air filter arrives in pieces, Rick wonders if he'll ever be able to puzzle it all back together.
Episode 2: Photo Finish
Air Date: April 9th, 2013
Summary: The crew shoots for a picture perfect restoration of a rare 1930s photo booth; Rick sends his team to the Rose Bowl flea market.
Episode 3: Harleys and Horsies
Air Date: April 16th, 2013
Summary: When a hacked up 1970's Harley-Davidson Golf Cart is dropped into the shop, Rick vows to give it a restoration worthy of its manufacturer, inspiring a bet that will guarantee the loser ridicule. And a vintage 1950's toy horse pedal cart trots in for much needed rejuvenation.
Episode 4: Mixed Signals
Air Date: April 16th, 2013
Summary: When a 1920's "wig wag" train signal arrives, Rick and his crew move full steam ahead on the restoration. Will this restoration stay on track or get run off the rails? Later, Kelly plans a car show at the shop, and Rick challenges the crew to find the baddest ride for a mystery prize.
Episode 5: Atomic Restoration
Air Date: April 23rd, 2013
Summary: Rick shoots to beat the clock with a 40's high-school electric scoreboard. Can this restoration score, or will Rick run out of time? Also, an atomic age Uranium Detector arrives for a scientific spruce-up.
Episode 6: Sand Hassle
Air Date: April 23rd, 2013
Summary: When a 1920's floor sander rolls in, Rick and his crew clean up their act. Can the guys make this a smooth restoration or will they be left in the dust? Later, an antique apple vending machine that needs a healthy dose of TLC is shipped to the shop.
Episode 7: Pests and Pins
Air Date: April 30th, 2013
Summary: When a 50's Bowling Equipment Vending Machine rolls into Rick's, the guys take aim and hope for a strike. Later, a 1900's Antique Copper Pest Sprayer buzzes to the shop.
Episode 8: Bimbo and the Beasts
Air Date: April 30th, 2013
Summary: Rick puts the pedal to the metal when a toy 1950's Ferrari "Bimbo" Racecar cruises into the shop. And later, Ron, Tyler and Brettly go on a big pick finding not only a rare safe, nickelodeon, and cigar dispensing slot machine, but also live tigers.
Episode 9: Golf Ball and Chain
Air Date: May 7th, 2013
Summary: When a 1920's chainsaw arrives, the crew powers up for a razor-sharp restoration. And another customer brings in a unique slot machine–one that dispenses golf balls instead of coins. Both items present Rick and his team with what look like insurmountable problems.
Episode 10: American Respiration
Air Date: May 7th, 2013
Summary: When a 1937 Iron Lung rolls into the shop for a restoration, Rick visits a strange former client in hopes of unlocking the project's mysteries. Then, a prank war breaks out after Ron gives Tyler lip and no one knows who's getting the last laugh. Later, Brettly brings in a big haul after his first solo picking trip.
Episode 11: Billy Joel: A Matter of RustWatch
Air Date: May 28th, 2013
Summary: The team prepares for a rock star restoration when Billy Joel brings in a prized item. Meanwhile, Rick sets up a picking competition for Ron, Tyler and Brettly. The winner will travel with Rick to New York and reveal the restoration to Billy Joel.
Episode 12: Sofa King Cool
Air Date: June 4th, 2013
Summary: When Pawn Stars' Rick Harrison arrives at the shop looking for his son Corey's birthday present, Rick Dale suggests a new couch made from and old car. But the hunt for the coolest classic proves more difficult than he thought.
Episode 13: Un-Predicta-ble
Air Date: June 4th, 2013
Summary: When a 1950s Predicta TV arrives for an update, Rick must decide how to combine old-school nostalgia with modern-day technology. Later, an 1890s barber-shop towel steamer makes an appointment for a razor-sharp restoration. Then, when Rick asks Tyler and Brettly to create a TV ad to show off the Predicta remodel, he wonders if they'll make a commercial masterpiece or a small-screen snafu.
Episode 14: Gone to Pieces
Air Date: June 11st, 2013
Summary: When Rick's favorite customer Big Mike comes in with a 1964 Ducati motorcycle in a basket, the search is on for rare parts. Can the shop complete this Italian job or will the pressure cause them to crash? Later, Tim from the Pinball Hall of Fame needs Rick's help on a 1960s Gatling gun arcade game.
Episode 15: Star Wreck
Air Date: June 11st, 2013
Summary: When a star-shaped 1970s Carl's Jr. sign arrives in need of a fast-food facelift, Rick and his team aim for a restoration that's out of this world. Will the stars align for a tasty tune-up or will Rick be left with a belly ache? And later, Ron returns from a monster picking trip with a huge haul.
Episode 16: Thin Tin Tin
Air Date: June 18th, 2013
Summary: Rick gets a visit from Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Jason Mraz, bringing in a sign to be restored in honor of his late grandfather. Will this project hit all the right notes or will Rick be singing the blues? Later, the crew converts a classic gas pump into a kick-ass "keg-erator.
Episode 17: Dodger Doggin' It
Air Date: June 18th, 2013
Summary: Rick steps up to the plate to transform a vintage 1950s Coke cooler into a LA Dodgers inspired hot dog cart. But when he finds out he'll be revealing it to baseball greats Tommy Lasorda, Ron Cey, and Paul Lo Duca, Rick swings for the fences to do an all-star restoration.
Episode 18: Treats & Feet
Air Date: April 25th, 2012
Summary: Rick battles a brain freeze when a 1940s Good Humor bicycle pedals into the shop. Can he deliver a sweet solution to this sticky situation or will this cold cart be forever frozen in time? And later, a client brings in a 1920s Atwater Kent art-deco radio. Can the shop fine-tune this airwave apparatus, or will it be nothing but dead air for this rundown receiver?
Episode 19: Cannonball Safe
Air Date: May 2nd, 2012
Summary: Rick and his guys get keyed up to restore a colossal 1920s cannonball safe. Can they lock up this protected project or will this massive mission be too heavy to handle? And later, the shop freshens up some vintage farm tools. Can the guys carefully crack these compact contraptions or will one rotten egg spoil this scramble?
Episode 20: Motor Mayhem
Air Date: May 9th, 2012
Summary: Rick roasts up a pipin' hot coffee grinder overhaul after a client spies a recently picked 1800's coffee grinder sitting in the shop's boneyard. Can Rick and the boys brew up a perfectly caffeinated contraption or will a little decaf spoil the fun? And later, the shop revs up a collectible 1930's fishing boat motor. Can the guys go full throttle on this nautical tune up or will this high seas speeder sputter out?
Episode 21: Sticky Fingers
Air Date: May 16th, 2012
Summary: The clock is running for Rick and his crew when they hail in a 1950s taximeter. Can they successfully speed to a detailed destination or will they get stuck in troublesome transformation traffic? And later, it is Bretty's big break when he oversees the restoration of a 1800s Zeno gum vending machine. Can he pop any bubbled blunder that comes this chewing contraption's way or will his best effort turn into a super sticky situation?
Episode 22: Dirt Bike Duels
Air Date: June 6th, 2016
Summary: Rick puts the pedal to the metal when NASCAR driver Greg Biffle asks him to restore his 1970s Montesa motorcycle. Can Rick steer this speed demon dirt bike to the finish line or will this muddy motorbike wipe out before the checkered flag? And later, the shop drives forward on a 1950s Kidillac. Can they keep this classic kiddie car cruising or will they need to swiftly step on the baby brakes?
Episode 23: Train Trouble
Air Date: June 6th, 2012
Summary: It's time for some soon-to-be stepbrothers bonding when Tyler and Brettly volunteer to tow in a 1947 railroad speeder. Can the shop hop aboard this rapid restoration express or will a low estimate from Tyler cause the job to jump the tracks? And later sirens sound when a client brings in a NYC police call box. Can the shop get away scot-free with this cop calling configuration or will this end up a cuffing mess?
Episode 24: Feel the Heat
Air Date: June 13rd, 2012
Summary: A couple bring in what they believe to be an Irish mail cart. They ask that, if the cart is rare, that it should be restored to its original condition. If the cart is not rare, it should be made flashy. After Rick takes it to an expert, it is revealed that the cart is actually a motorized wheelchair, and is very rare. Meanwhile, another customer brings in a giant gas powered stove. Rick has an expert check for leaks in the piping, as the customer wishes to use it himself. The stove had been sitting next to the customer's father's church for decades. Meanwhile, Tyler uses Google Maps to find a picking site. They purchase rusty car parts for $100 and two ice boxes, including a rare two door box, for $300.
Episode 25: Down & Dirty
Air Date: June 13rd, 2012
Summary: A customer brings in a 1972 Honda ATC. The front tire is missing, so Tyler has to search for one online. Meanwhile, another customer wants his grandfather's rifle restored. After Rick hires an expert to analyze the gun, it is determined to be a Revolutionary War musket, and that restoration would dramatically devaluate the gun. Also, Ron and Tyler plan a bachelor party for Rick. The party has to be "PG", so Ron and Tyler rent ATVs for them all to ride. Meanwhile, another customer wants an Edison phonograph restored. The phonograph had been his grandfather's.
Episode 26: Saddle Up!
Air Date: June 20th, 2012
Summary: Rick auditions a new employee when a 1950s Cushman scooter with sidecar swerves into the shop. Will this specialized staffer ace this tricky trial or will another one bite the dust? And later, the shop gets a-rockin' on a 1948 homemade wooden horse. Can they saddle up this swaying steed or will this trotting toy buck them off?
Episode 27: Big Boom
Air Date: June 20th, 2012
Summary: After a 1900s signal cannon bursts into the shop, Rick prepares for the big boom. Can he gather his troops to launch this field firearm or will this restoration offensive backfire? Then, the shop attempts to hold their first auction. Will they profit on this pet project or will they end up footing a big bill? And later, the shop says ciao to a 1950s Italian folding bicycle. Can they zoom through this bendy bike or will they get stuck on a steep slope?
Episode 28: Strong Arm
Air Date: September 12nd, 2012
Summary: Rick braces himself for a tussle when a client brings in a 1950 s arm wrestling game. Can he pin the golden gripper or will he be the one down for the count? And later, Kelly decides to take on a bigger role at the shop as the crew works to restore a washing machine from the 1930's.
Episode 29: Phony Baloney
Air Date: September 19th, 2012
Summary: Rick and the crew work to restore a miniature Model T when a customer picks it out of the boneyard. A fire fighter brings in a vintage 1930 s forest field service phone for transformation. Kowboy is enraged when he discovers that someone has been stealing his lunch out of the shop s refrigerator.
Episode 30: Right Here, Rum Now
Air Date: September 26th, 2012
Summary: Sammy Hagar hires Rick to restore a vintage refrigerator into a rum dispenser. Will Rick's re-invention turn out to be a huge hit or will this fridge flop? And later, the shop sets to work on a horse-themed slot machine that has been dropped and no longer works.
Episode 31: Soda Jerks
Air Date: October 3rd, 2012
Summary: A client has high expectations of Rick and the crew when he agrees to a $10,000 restoration of his 1950 s soda fountain. A repeat customer challenges the guys to revive his vintage phone booth. Kelly thinks Rick works too much and challenges him to spend some time away from the shop.
Episode 32: Prank War
Air Date: October 10th, 2012
Summary: Rick suits up to restore a basketball arcade game from the 1950's but problems with its electronics force him to enter into a unique business agreement. At the shop, a simple disagreement between Tyler and Ron escalates into an all-out prank war. Later, Rick and the team are challenged by a client to make an antique barber chair resemble his Shelby Cobra.
Episode 33: Pimp Chum's Ride
Air Date: October 17th, 2012
Summary: Pawn Star Chumley rolls into the shop with a 1950's Murray pedal car and a specific vision for how he wants it restored. Will Rick agree with his request for a tricked-out ride or can he persuade him to go for a more classic restoration? Later, the crew works to fix-up a 1965 Honda Superhawk that hasn't run since the 1980s and is missing one key part.
Episode 34: Hammered
Air Date: October 24th, 2012
Summary: The shop's super strength is tested when a 1940's Hi-Striker carnival game is dropped off for restoration. Can Rick and his guys ring the bell or will the crew strike out? Later, the guys hammer away at fixing up a rare, handmade nail gun from the 1800's.
Episode 35: Busted Beemer
Air Date: October 31st, 2012
Summary: A customer brings by a disassembled 59 BMW motorcycle with a side car for Rick to restore. Will he be able to return the bike to its glory days or will missing parts force him to abandon the project? Later, the guys work on an antique pencil dispenser that will be auctioned off for a special cause and Rick is visited by a Picker who has some unique items for sale.
Episode 36: Planes and Flames
Air Date: November 28th, 2012
Summary: Rick is contacted by Nellis Air Force Base to restore their replica of an F-105 fighter jet. Will the crew be able to execute their plan of attack to restore the fighter, or will they miss the mark and abort the mission? Later, Tyler's skills are challenged when a unique Buffalo Forge Grill rolls into the shop requiring a much needed tune up.
Episode 37: Nut Job
Air Date: November 28th, 2012
Summary: A client s expectations are sky high when he agrees to a $10,000 restoration of his early 1900 s peanut roaster. Later, Ron and Tyler go digging for gold in a California picker s backyard that is loaded with antique gas pumps and signs. Ron buys a vintage English taxi and sets out to prove to Rick that it was worth the investment.
Episode 38: Harrison's Vendorlator
Air Date: December 5th, 2012
Summary: Pawn Star Rick Harrison stops by the shop to get his vintage Pepsi dispenser restored and Rick is left stunned when he discovers it s one-of-a-kind. Will the crew ace this unique restoration or will they miss the mark with the classic machine? Later, Rick feels the pressure when a group of people in Kansas pool their money and hire him to fix up a neon sign that has huge historical significance to their town.
Episode 39: Call the Count
Air Date: December 2nd, 2012
Summary: When a 1960 s Pak Trak hunting scooter lands at the shop, Rick calls Danny "The Count" to check out the unique dirt mobile. Later, Kelly purchases a classic Mosrite guitar for Brettly s birthday and asks Rick to restore it even though he s never done one before. Will Rick be able to figure it out in time for Brettly s big day or will he leave Kelly disappointed?
Episode 40: Break In
Air Date: December 12nd, 2012
Summary: When a 1930 s Custer Car ride from an amusement park arrives, the crew puts it on the fast track. Later, a heavily damaged, 8000 pound safe is dropped at the shop. Since it hasn t been opened in years, its contents are a mystery.
Episode 41: Bombshell
Air Date: December 12nd, 2012
Summary: A unique electric wheelchair made from parts of a 1940's B-17 bomber lands at the shop. Will the crew hit the target with this one of a kind job or will they bomb the restoration? Later, Kelly makes Tyler and Brettly super uncomfortable by doing a risqu photo shoot as an anniversary surprise for Rick.
Episode 42: One Horse Open Sleigh
Air Date: December 19th, 2012
Summary: An antique horse drawn sleigh arrives at the shop needing a complete transformation for the holidays. Rick gets a "knock out" of a gift at Rick Harrison's Christmas party and it gets him in the spirit. Later, Big Mike comes by with a 1930's Dixie Cup dispenser that's missing a key part.
Episode 43: Clueless
Air Date: December 19th, 2012
Summary: A vintage scooter is shipped to the shop for a complete restoration. Rick is stumped on the make and model, so he calls on Danny "the Count" to take a look at it. Will Danny be able to shed some light on the mystery or will the job turn cold? A dentist stops by with his 1920's x-ray machine and Rick is concerned that the machine could be dangerous to restore.
Episode 44: Employee of the Month
Air Date: January 2nd, 2013
Summary: The team is challenged when a late 1800's Penny Farthing bicycle is delivered to the shop needing a major restoration. Rick tries to motivate some of the crew to work harder at the shop by implementing an Employee of the Month award. And later, the guys work on a 1930's parlour stove that hasn t been functional in decades.
Episode 45: Stolen Memories
Air Date: January 2nd, 2013
Summary: A customer has huge expectations of Rick s work when she agrees to pay $9500 to restore a 1959 coin operated Western Express amusement ride. A client steals his wife s treasured 1960 s Murray tricycle and brings it to Rick so he can surprise her with a restoration. Later, a rare apple vending machine from the 1930 s arrives at the shop in the mail.
Episode 46: Escorter Service
Air Date: January 9th, 2013
Summary: An "Escorter" from the 1964 World's Fair needs a restoration and an antique tool sharpener from the Boneyard.
Episode 47: Bear Down
Air Date: January 9th, 2013
Summary: A rare "Shoot The Bear" arcade game arrives at the shop needing so much work that Rick is forced to call in an electronics expert to assist with the restoration. Later, Kowboy clashes with Rick about the shop s uniforms and tries to persuade him to change the color of their work shirts.
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