American Chopper profiles the lives of New York natives Paul Teutul Sr. and son Paul Jr. of Orange County Choppers (OCC), creators of the world's most outrageous custom motorcycles. Follow the day-to-day drama of this volatile father and son team as they battle impossible deadlines and each other to push the envelope of motorcycle design and fabrication.
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With Junior and Senior heading out of town to be on The Tonight Show, Mikey and Vinnie get the opportunity to create their own one-of-a-kind chopper and the good times come to a halt when OCC's new Director of Operations, Keith Quill, expects the bike to be finished in time for a New Orleans bike show around the corner.
The episode was rated 7.50 from 18 votes.
The Mikey/Vinnie Bike steadily reaches completion, despite Keith acting like Paul Sr. and sending Mikey home for being late for work. The hard work pays off when the bike is ready for its debut, with one small problem: It won't start.
The episode was rated 7.53 from 15 votes.
To commemorate the release of Will Smith's new 20th Century Fox movie, I, Robot, the OCC crew is kicked into high-gear to come up with a unique design to display at the movie's Hollywood premeire. Arguments over design and time strike a familiar cord that may threaten this bike reaching its star-struck debut.
The episode was rated 7.62 from 13 votes.
The David Mann tribute takes on new meaning for Paul Sr. upon learning that David Mann passed away. More problems emerge when Paul Sr. gets fed up with JB Graphix taking too long with the paint job and not getting it right the first time. Things look up when Paul gets the idea to have an artist make a painting of the completed bike in David Mann's style, and run off three-thousand prints to be auctioned off to help pay for David Mann's hospital bills. Dedicated to the memories of David Mann (9/10/42-9/11/04) and Indian Larry (3/28/49-8/30/04).
The episode was rated 7.73 from 11 votes.
""The American chopper meets the American muscle car..."" Truer words were never spoken as the Teutel men head down to Dallas, Texas to check out Mustang legend, Carroll Shelby's show room and race track. Proposed with the idea of making a chopper based on Carroll Shelby's Mustang hot rods, Paul Jr. nails out some of the finer points of the bike, and calls for some of the most extensive fabrication to date.
The episode was rated 7.82 from 11 votes.
It's California dreaming as the boys of OCC get their latest creation ready for its red-carpet debut out West. While they're waiting for paint and chrome work to be completed, Paulie and Vinnie get to work souping up Mikey's ""chick magnet"" — his 50-cc scooter. But comedy turns to drama when a few missing parts prevent final assembly of the Robo-Bike.
The episode was rated 7.85 from 13 votes.
Pro golfer Davis Love III gets a one-of-a-kind birthday present when his wife Robin gets the Teutuls to build him a custom old-school chopper to contradict the easy-going personality he has on the green.
The episode was rated 7.93 from 14 votes.
The Tour de France is in its final stages as work continues on Lance Armstrong's Livestrong bike. With their deadline looming, the team struggles to put the finishing touches on the exhaust system in time to get the chopper to Justin and Nub Grafix for paint. But when the bike returns, engine problems linger, putting the pressure on Junior to fix the mystery problem before OCC presents the gift to Lance on The Tonight Show.
The episode was rated 8.09 from 11 votes.
A trip down memory lane while at Sturgis inspires Senior to build a tribute to biker legend and artist (and one of Senior's personal heroes) David Mann. But throughout the build Senior struggles with problems, from Paulie showing up late to work to never-ending fights with Mike. Then, after a trip to the dentist leaves Mike in an anesthetized stupor, Senior and Rick are left to work on the handlebars without his input. Will his empty spot slow down the build, or will Senior and Rick survive on their own?
The episode was rated 8.09 from 11 votes.
After dedicating a bike to the firefighters of America, OCC decides it's time to do one for the boys in blue. After visiting a police training facility in upstate New York, and pepper spraying Keith, Paul Jr. and Vinnie nail out the details of this one of a kind bike, such as a sidecar and the intricate lighting system.
The episode was rated 8.14 from 14 votes.
It's crunch time for OCC as they rush to complete their tribute to the boys in blue. Tensions in the shop rise to complete this one of a kind bike in time. Episode highlights: Mikey drowns a pick-up truck in a pond, and Rick and Vinnie try out the effectiveness of the Police Bike's sirens.
The episode was rated 8.36 from 11 votes.
A tribute to six-time Tour De France winner and cancer survivor, Lance Armstrong and his Livestrong Foundation.--MCE highlights: -Mikey puts his old car to sleep, he and the rest of the crew trash his old car. -Rick gets his hand ground up in the drill press. He gets a cast put on it and is still able to work.
The episode was rated 8.55 from 11 votes.
Continuing a tradition last year, Paul Sr. gathers his faithful elves Rick, Mike, and Mikey to create a one of a kind sleigh to be hitched to the Santa Bike. As the sleigh gets painted. Paul Jr. and girlfriend Whitney hit the Montgomery Toys ""R"" Us to buy presents for unfortunate families in the area. All goes without a hitch, as Elf Paulie and Santa Mikey deliver presents for the children this Merry day.
The episode was rated 8.70 from 10 votes.
