Pawn Stars

10 Best Episodes of Pawn Stars - Season 2018

Go inside the colorful world of the pawn business. At the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop on the outskirts of Las Vegas, generations of the Harrison family run the family business, and there’s clashing and camaraderie every step of the way.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 12, 2023.

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Pawn Stars - S2018E9

#15 - A Killer Cap (Season 2018 - Episode 9)

A top hat and pistol that once belonged to a “Jack the Ripper” suspect are two items that Rick would kill to have. Corey works overtime to get his hands on a 1920s time clock. Will he strike a bargain or wind up ticked off? The creator of the board game “Face to Face” wants to sell the rights to the game along with his stockpile of celebrity signatures, but Rick and Chum need to make sure these faces have some value. Later, a garden gnome stained glass lamp lights up the pawn shop, but will Chum come up short in negotiation?

The episode was rated 7.43 from 122 votes.

Pawn Stars - S2018E4

#14 - Some Serious Coinage (Season 2018 - Episode 4)

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The first American coin ever made has Rick thinking this is a sale that was mint to be--but it'll cost him a serious chunk of change. Corey and Chum see a future for an antique "Jetsons" cartoon lunchbox that zooms across their counter. Can they draw on their negotiating skills and make a deal? A hood ornament from an Austrian automaker pulls into the shop, but will it drive Rick to make an offer? Later, Rick gets some self-help, medieval style, from an ancient Latin book.

The episode was rated 7.44 from 132 votes.

Pawn Stars - S2018E1

#13 - Revolutionary Rick! (Season 2018 - Episode 1)

Rick celebrates the 500th episode of Pawn Stars by spending some capital in our nation’s capital. First up is a set of silver spoons made by American patriot Paul Revere. Can Rick cut a deal for this cutlery? Meanwhile, back at the Gold & Silver, things get lit when a talking candle prop from “H.R. Pufnstuf” fires things up. Later, a flamingo given away at the opening of the 1946 Las Vegas’ Pink Flamingo Hotel is flies in. Will Corey swoop in to peck it up? Finally, back in D.C., Rick gets his hands on two items worth millions of dollars that belonged to THE American forefather, George Washington.

The episode was rated 7.44 from 176 votes.

Pawn Stars - S2018E10

#12 - Blades of Deal (Season 2018 - Episode 10)

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Rick drives up to a 1984 Ferrari 308 that he hopes to drive off with. Can he accelerate a deal, or will the high asking price throttle negotiations? Corey is all ears when a seller brings in a phone-operated music player from the 1930s. Rick throws his hat into the ring for a cowboy hat owned by Larry Hagman of the TV shows “Dallas” and “I Dream of Jeannie.” Later, a Vegas Golden Knights hockey jersey signed by goalie Marc-Andr Fleury gets an icy reception from Chum and Rick – until Fleury himself skates in to tell them whether it’s authentic.

The episode was rated 7.44 from 115 votes.

Pawn Stars - S2018E2

#11 - Series Rings and Rap Kings (Season 2018 - Episode 2)

The Gold & Silver is brushed with a stroke of luck when an original Marc Chagall painting draws Rick’s attention. Will he master this piece, or will he gloss over it? Later, Rick takes a swing at buying a Boston Red Sox World Series ring. Can he strike a deal, or will he strike out? Corey goes crazy for a first edition of Ken Kesey’s novel, “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.” When the BMW that legendary rapper Tupac was shot in rolls up, all eyes are on Rick and Chum. Will they drive this deal home, or decide to steer clear?

The episode was rated 7.45 from 154 votes.

Pawn Stars - S2018E7

#10 - President's Day Sale (Season 2018 - Episode 7)

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Rick tries to snap up an autographed card of President Abraham Lincoln that he can't picture himself without. Corey and Chum think about offering big bills for a golf driver shaft designed for President Bill Clinton, until they're fore-warned he may not have used it. Rick checks out a personal check signed by President James Madison that bounces into the shop, but will it clear his reservations? Later, a patent model for an American flag press has Rick seeing stars and stripes, but will he pledge to buy it?

The episode was rated 7.46 from 128 votes.

Pawn Stars - S2018E16

#9 - The Pistol is Mightier Than the Sword (Season 2018 - Episode 16)

Rick takes a stab at a sword with an attached pistol from the 1700s. Will he hit the bullseye or shoot himself in the foot? A portrait of legendary film and theater actor John Barrymore takes center stage, but will it perform well with Rick and Chum? Later, Rick is pointed to an antique navigational timepiece used by ships in the 19th century. Is he destined to buy it, or will he lose his way? Corey gets revved up over a 1969 Harley motorbike, but will he tire of it too soon?

The episode was rated 7.52 from 97 votes.

Pawn Stars - S2018E15

#8 - Here's Looking at You, Pawn! (Season 2018 - Episode 15)

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This episode of Pawn Stars takes flight with a 1911 first edition novel of Peter Pan, but would Rick rather spend his Shenan-doah on a piece of scrap metal from an infamous fallen airship? Also, a seller tries to sweep Rick off of his feet with an ancient kneeling Thepanom statue. And later, everybody comes to Rick's, but it's up to Corey if a "Casablanca" movie poster is worth the six figures it would take to watch a deal take place.

The episode was rated 7.53 from 86 votes.

Pawn Stars - S2018E17

#7 - Big Fish in a Small Pawn (Season 2018 - Episode 17)

Rick tackles a set of San Francisco 49ers Super Bowl rings, but can he bring the high asking price just a touch down? A speargun used to hunt marine life makes a splash with Corey and Rick, but will they notice anything fishy when they test it out? Chum steps up when a pair of 18th-century shoe protectors walk in the door, but can they get the seller to toe the line? Later, Rick has some interest in a miniature model of the Traders Bank of Canada. Will he become invested, or decide to withdraw?

The episode was rated 7.54 from 91 votes.

Pawn Stars - S2018E5

#6 - Ultimate Fighting Pawn (Season 2018 - Episode 5)

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A seller brings in an antique high wheel bike that's off the chain. Will Rick think these wheels are a steal, or will he tire of this bike? Chum gets the sharp end of the stick when he sells one of Rick's prized Japanese katanas to UFC President Dana White. Rick leaves the pawn shop to score a gorgeously-restored grand piano from the 1800s. Will it hit all the right notes, or will he Bach out of the sale? Later, Rick jams out to an original Walkman cassette player. Will he fast forward to a sale, or hit the pause button?

The episode was rated 7.57 from 136 votes.

Pawn Stars - S2018E3

#5 - Can't Pawn Me Love (Season 2018 - Episode 3)

Rick travels to an art gallery in the Venetian Hotel to see some monstrously expensive illustrations from the classic children's book, "Where the Wild Things Are." Back at the shop, a collection of ultra-rare Beatles vinyl records sends Chum across the universe. Can he work it out with the seller, or will he decide to let it be? Chum warms his buns with an antique hot dog bun warmer, while Rick is frank about an electric hot dog cooker. Later, Rick and Chum can only hope to force the sale of a Princess Leia action figure signed by the late Carrie Fisher.

The episode was rated 7.57 from 143 votes.

Pawn Stars - S2018E8

#4 - Fully Vested (Season 2018 - Episode 8)

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The Pawn Stars start off with a bang when a beautiful pair of 18th century breech-loading pistols breach the shop. Will these guns hit the bullseye or will they misfire? Things get heavy when a seller brings in a paperweight made by renowned glass artist Paul Stankard. A vest made to hold the 14 harmonicas of Blues Traveler frontman John Popper is music to Chum's ears; Popper himself even pops into the shop to give Chum a harmonica lesson.

The episode was rated 7.57 from 120 votes.

Pawn Stars - S2018E6

#3 - The Happiest Place to Pawn (Season 2018 - Episode 6)

Rick and Corey are inspired by an anti-war speech signed by Dr. Martin Luther King. Will they "sit in" or sit this one out? A remote-controlled miniature version of a boat from Disney's Jungle Cruise ride has Rick and Chum navigating a tough deal. Rick pins his hopes on a German "Blue Max" medal from WWI, but can he honor the seller's high asking price? Later, in an interesting development, an antique Nikon camera from the 1950s makes a flashy appearance. Will Chum snap it up or shutter himself off?

The episode was rated 7.70 from 111 votes.

Pawn Stars - S2018E12

#2 - Pawned and Confused (Season 2018 - Episode 12)

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A seller drums up excitement for his Led Zeppelin vinyl albums that's music to Rick and Chum's ears. Will they think these records rock enough to roll out some cash? An elaborate 19th century office desk is a formidable piece of furniture. Will Rick move to file it under "must-haves", or will he remain stationary? Next up to bat is a game-used base from the 2016 World Series. Will Rick and Corey think it's a steal, or will they walk? Later, Rick takes a trip to see "The Object," an obelisk-shaped item featured on the cover of Led Zeppelin's "Presence" album, but will the seller have objections to selling such a rare find?

The episode was rated 7.73 from 108 votes.

Pawn Stars - S2018E18

#1 - A Treasure Remembered (Season 2018 - Episode 18)

It’s time to say goodbye to the toughest, grumpiest, and most-loved patriarch at the Gold & Silver. Rick, Corey, Chum, and a host of colleagues from the shop remember “the Old Man”—Richard Benjamin Harrison. Enjoy some of the Old Man’s best moments over a decade of funny jabs, odd sayings, fierce negotiations and great buys on Pawn Stars.

The episode was rated 7.97 from 58 votes.

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