Pawn Stars

10 Best Episodes of Pawn Stars - Season 8

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 - S8E23

#15 - What Happens in Vegas (Season 8 - Episode 23)

Prepare to squirm with the Pawn Stars as the guys check out a collection of sex education records from 1948. Will Rick discuss the birds and the bees in front of the Old Man? Then, Corey and Chumlee check out a "blue book" from the Las Vegas Sheriff's Department. A who's who of Las Vegas criminals in the 1960s, can the guys collar this rare crime fighting tool? And later, the shop gets a new intern, but will Chumlee see the new hire as his personal assistant?

The episode was rated 7.04 from 24 votes.

Pawn Stars - S8E7

#14 - King of Pain (Season 8 - Episode 7)

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The Pawn Stars are a man down when Corey arrives at work with an injured hand and ankle. Will he play hurt, or get benched? Then, Rick brushes up on contemporary art when an oil painting by Jim Daly comes into the shop. Known for his depictions of classic Americana, will Rick pledge allegiance to this piece? And later, a guy brings in a custom built Harley Davidson rat bike. Pieced together with random parts, is this a diamond in the rough, or the Frankenstein of motorcycles?

The episode was rated 7.05 from 19 votes.

Pawn Stars - S8E20

#13 - London Pawning (Season 8 - Episode 20)

Pawn Stars goes international when Rick takes a trip to England and visits his buddy's pawn shop. Will Rick feel outclassed when he discovers that Regal Pawn owns a piece of the Titanic? Then, back in Las Vegas someone wants to buy Rick's favorite mini-bike, a Rupp Roadster. Will the guys have the guts to sell it while Rick is out of the country? And later, Rick finds some rare maps of Nevada and North America. But with non-negotiable prices, will he take his business elsewhere?

The episode was rated 7.11 from 19 votes.

Pawn Stars - S8E12

#12 - Fool's Gold (Season 8 - Episode 12)

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Prepare for liftoff with the Pawn Stars as the guys check out a toilet seat from the NASA Space Shuttle program. Will this deal leave them flush with cash? Then, Corey's offered a signed copy of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. Including a personal inscription from author Hunter S. Thompson, will Corey try to pick it up, or is the seller trippin'? And later, the Old Man sends Chumlee on some fool's errands. But who will have the last laugh?

The episode was rated 7.11 from 18 votes.

Pawn Stars - S8E36

#11 - Cold Hard Cash (Season 8 - Episode 36)

Walk the line with the Pawn Stars as Rick and Corey check out a Rolls-Royce once owned by the man in black himself, Johnny Cash. Will this deal be a ride in the sky, or end up making them hurt? Then, a coin from the Byzantine Empire lands in the shop. Is this thousand year old relic worth more than its weight in gold? And later, Chumlee gets a taste for the food biz when he fills in at a friend's hot dog stand. Will he eat up all the profits?

The episode was rated 7.14 from 22 votes.

Pawn Stars - S8E5

#10 - Ready to Rumble (Season 8 - Episode 5)

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Let's get ready to rumble with the Pawn Stars as the guys check out a pair of punching bags owned by Rocky Marciano. The only champion to go undefeated in his career, can they land a knockout in negotiations? Then, Rick checks out a Swiss Doxa pocket watch from the 1800s. Will he give it the time of day? And later, when Corey installs a punching bag in the warehouse, the Old Man is inspired to show off his boxing skills.

The episode was rated 7.14 from 22 votes.

Pawn Stars - S8E8

#9 - Free Agent (Season 8 - Episode 8)

Lock and load with the Pawn Stars when a D. Moore pistol from the Civil War shoots into the shop. Owned by a black officer from Louisiana, will Rick charge into this negotiation with guns blazing? Then, the guys check out a signed picture of President Benjamin Harrison. Does it take a Harrison to spot a genuine Harrison signature? And later, the guys put together a team to compete in a quiz competition. Will they let Chumlee join, or would they rather win?

The episode was rated 7.19 from 21 votes.

Pawn Stars - S8E3

#8 - One Way Ticket (Season 8 - Episode 3)

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Rock and Roll all night with the Pawn Stars when a seller brings in a gold record signed by the band KISS. Can this rare piece of rock history convince the guys to join the KISS Army? Then, a Confederate pinfire revolver marches into the shop. Known for its sensitive firing mechanism, will negotiations blow up in Rick's face? And later, when Corey pranks Chumlee with a fake lottery scratcher, is there any way this won't end badly.

The episode was rated 7.19 from 21 votes.

Pawn Stars - S8E4

#7 - Unprankable (Season 8 - Episode 4)

The Pawn Stars prepare for a duel when a check signed by Aaron Burr comes in the shop. Will Rick try to turn this check into cash, or will a tough negotiation make the seller bounce? Then, Rick and Corey check out a 1960 Chevy Corvair. Will the guys have the guts to take this car, once considered "Unsafe at Any Speed," out for a spin? And later, Corey is determined to pay Chumlee back for a prank gone awry. Can he pull one over on the self-proclaimed "Prank Master?"

The episode was rated 7.20 from 20 votes.

Pawn Stars - S8E27

#6 - Say It, Don't Spray It (Season 8 - Episode 27)

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Strum along with the Pawn Stars when a Gibson Super Jumbo guitar once owned by Peggy Eames comes in the shop. A former star of the "Our Gang" series, can the guys negotiate an "oh-tay" price? Then, Corey and the Old Man check out a Buck Rogers tin rocket. Made in the 1930's, will they pay 25th Century prices? And later, Chumlee decides to put some graffiti art on the shop's exterior. Can he pull it off, or will the only tag be on his toe?

The episode was rated 7.23 from 22 votes.

Pawn Stars - S8E14

#5 - Rage Against that Machine (Season 8 - Episode 14)

Aim, fire, twist and repeat as the Pawn Stars check out a pair of rifles with double rotating barrels. Designed to give 19th century hunters a 2nd chance, will Rick fire up a quick offer? Then, Corey and Chumlee check out a pair of cleats worn by Yankees legend Bucky Dent during his famous home run. Can they knock this deal out of the park? And later, when Chumlee breaks the coffee machine, the Old Man sends him on a quest for the perfect cup of joe.

The episode was rated 7.30 from 23 votes.

Pawn Stars - S8E1

#4 - Rick 'n' Roll (Season 8 - Episode 1)

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Turn it up to 11 with the Pawn Stars when Rick attends Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp. Performing with rock legend Roger Daltrey of "The Who," will Rick hit all the right notes? Then, Chumlee and the Old Man check out a collection of tin toys from the early 1900s. Can they turn this play date into a payday? And later, a tonsillotome finds its way into the shop.

The episode was rated 7.32 from 22 votes.

Pawn Stars - S8E28

#3 - The Enigma (Season 8 - Episode 28)

It's a first for the Pawn Stars when a WWII Enigma machine comes in the shop. Used by the Germans to send top-secret messages, can they crack the code to owning this incredibly rare artifact? Then, Corey and the Old Man check out a photo of Old West gunfighter Doc Holiday. The only known photograph showing Holiday as a dentist, will this negotiation be like pulling teeth? And later, Corey's big-spending ways have him strapped for cash. Can a financial adviser set him straight?

The episode was rated 7.35 from 20 votes.

Pawn Stars - S8E6

#2 - Dog Day Afternoon (Season 8 - Episode 6)

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It's dog eat dog for the Pawn Stars when Corey's pet pooch spends a day at the shop. Is it man's best friend, or the Old Man's worst nightmare? Then, a guy brings in a cavalry sword used by John Wayne in the movie Rio Grande. Will it take a "grande" cut out of their bankroll? And later, a Civil War medical syringe jabs into the shop. Will Rick and Chumlee plunge into this deal, or do needles make them squeamish?

The episode was rated 7.36 from 22 votes.

Pawn Stars - S8E38

#1 - Open and Shut Case (Season 8 - Episode 38)

Fly high with the Pawn Stars when the guys check out a briefcase once owned by Charles Lindbergh. Will they be lucky like Lindy on this deal? Then, Rick and Chumlee look at a prototype combat vehicle produced for the U.S. military. The only one of its kind, will the guys try to buy it, or say "no tanks?" And later, Corey is the tie-breaking vote in a dispute between Rick and the Old Man. Will Corey's willingness to take a bribe or two get him in trouble?

The episode was rated 7.47 from 17 votes.

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