American Chopper: Senior vs Junior

10 Best Episodes of American Chopper: Senior vs Junior

"American Chopper" is back ... sort of. After that popular motorcycle-building reality series crashed after six seasons amidst a Teutul family feud, Paul Sr. and son Paul Jr. return as competitors. Senior and his staff continue their work at Orange County Choppers, while Junior launches Paul Jr. Designs across the street from OCC's original site. Not only that, but Paulie twists the knife even more by hiring former OCC employees, including his brother Mikey, Vinnie DiMartino, Robert "Nub" Colard and Joe Puliafico. With the battle lines drawn, who will survive by designing and building the most innovative choppers?

Written by Sophie and last updated on nov 12, 2021.

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#15 - Troubled Waters (Season 4 - Episode 12)

When hurricane Sandy hits, the PJD crew rushes off to rescue the 9/11 Memorial bike. Progress on the production bike stalls out when Sr. and Jr. disagree on a plan of action. Sr. and Vinnie finally face off about their past differences after five years.

The episode was rated 8.00 from 15 votes.

#14 - Common Ground (Season 4 - Episode 3)

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Senior and Junior get to work on their bike build, which reaps surprising results as the two bond over old memories. Meanwhile, PJD starts a trike for Loopster while OCC builds a bike to benefit Senior's favorite charity.

The episode was rated 8.00 from 13 votes.

#13 - Back in Time (Season 4 - Episode 2)

Senior and Junior brainstorm bike styles for their upcoming collaboration and decide to recreate the first bike they ever built together. Then PJD unveils the Geico Armed Forces tribute bike and OCC reveals the Cafe bike at the opening of the OCC Cafe.

The episode was rated 8.00 from 13 votes.

#12 - The Build is On (Season 4 - Episode 1)

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Senior proposes that he and Junior combine forces to build a bike for charity, but Junior is unsure how to respond. But when Rick's wedding brings the two together, Junior gets the reassurance he needs to make a decision once and for all.

The episode was rated 8.00 from 15 votes.

#11 - Downsizing (Season 2 - Episode 10)

PJD works on a build for Gears of War 3, while the OCC crew builds a bike for Feather Free Zone. Meanwhile, with the OCC headquarters in foreclosure, Senior considers building a new shop at the front of his property or moving to the old OCC.

The episode was rated 8.08 from 13 votes.

#10 - Cadillac Build-Off Part 1 (Season 2 - Episode 6)

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Cadillac enlists both OCC and PJD to build a bike in a father-son build-off. But even as the competition heats up, Senior reaches out to Junior with a second settlement offer ... and this time, without lawyers.

The episode was rated 8.08 from 12 votes.

#9 - Junior Frustration (Season 4 - Episode 10)

With the Teutul's new company seemingly at a standstill, Senior takes steps to initiate progress, sans Junior's approval. Mikey provides much needed help to his busy brother, and PJD and OCC both stage unprecedented unveils.

The episode was rated 8.10 from 10 votes.

#8 - Foreclosure (Season 1 - Episode 15)

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A bike for St. Jude Hospital is unveiled; foreclosure rumors about OCC spread; an employee may lose his job at PJD.

The episode was rated 8.10 from 10 votes.

#7 - Offer Denied (Season 2 - Episode 4)

As Senior makes an offer that he claims Junior rejected — and Junior claims Senior took off the table — both parties wonder whether the other really wants to move forward. PJD starts their charity-bike build for CrankyApe, one of two they are building for the company, while at OCC, the crew is underway with a triple bike build for Trans Am Depot. Then, Senior's dog dies and Junior reaches out to his father.

The episode was rated 8.20 from 10 votes.

#6 - Big Guns (Season 2 - Episode 2)

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OCC builds a money-themed bike for longtime client Alan Brownfeld, while Junior and Mikey head to Louisiana to consult on a custom gun design with Will Hayden of Red Jacket Firearms and Sons of Guns. Then Senior announces his reconciliation with estranged son Dan, and Junior and PJD unveil their Jared Allen charity bike to a roaring crowd.

The episode was rated 8.23 from 13 votes.

#5 - Fired (Season 1 - Episode 16)

Tensions are high at PJD as Odie back talks Junior. Junior fires Odie who then turns to Senior for counsel, and hopefully, a job. PJD pulls off a double-unveil for Universal Property Insurance while OCC unveils a bike to an enthusiastic crowd at Bic.

The episode was rated 8.23 from 13 votes.

#4 - Winners and Losers (Season 3 - Episode 1)

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In the aftermath Chopper Live, Junior celebrates his win while fulfilling an order for an overseas client, while Senior focuses on the future with a big build and an even bigger opportunity: a spot on Celebrity Apprentice.

The episode was rated 8.27 from 11 votes.

#3 - Breakthrough (Season 3 - Episode 8)

After receiving a puzzling text from Mikey, Senior calls Junior to make amends. PJD starts a build for Newmont Mining while OCC unveils a bike for CIMA Green. Then, Junior asks Senior for a face-to-face meeting, sans cameras.

The episode was rated 8.30 from 10 votes.

#2 - Gears of War (Season 2 - Episode 11)

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OCC starts a build for WyoTech, a school for budding mechanics, while PJD continues work on their Gears of War 3 trike. Then, WyoTech students visit OCC to help out, while the understaffed PJD crew wonders how to find talented mechanics.

The episode was rated 8.30 from 10 votes.

#1 - Old Wounds (Season 4 - Episode 11)

Senior throws down the gauntlet for a build-off rematch. The stakes are raised when a new player is added to the mix. Back at OCC, tensions rise around the lift when Jr. and Sr. disagree on the production bike design process.

The episode was rated 8.50 from 12 votes.

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