Pawn Stars

10 Worst Episodes of Pawn Stars

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 - S8E32

#10 - Chum of All Fears (Season 8 - Episode 32)

Trick R' Treat with the Pawn Stars as Corey and Chumlee try to pull off the perfect duo Halloween costume. Can they be counted on to work as a team? Then, when Corey checks out a 1933 Plymouth, the Old Man tries to edge in on the deal. And later, a guy brings in a 1977 Mattel Electronic Football Game. A relic from Rick's childhood, can he separate business from nostalgia?

The episode was rated 6.45 from 11 votes.

Pawn Stars - S8E22

#9 - Goldfish and Silver (Season 8 - Episode 22)

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Go off-road with the Pawn Stars as the guys check out a Honda Pilot ATV. Will they see a chance to make a profit, or will negotiations get stuck in the mud? Then, Rick and Chumlee give a seller shelter when he brings in a signed photo of the Rolling Stones. A rare early image including the late Brian Jones, could wild horses tear Rick away from this piece? And later, when Chumlee brings his pet goldfish into the shop, the Old Man is determined to get rid of it.

The episode was rated 6.41 from 17 votes.

Pawn Stars - S3E25

#8 - Harrison for President (Season 3 - Episode 25)

The Pawn Stars are presented with a piece of fabric believed to be from William Henry Harrison's presidential campaign. Will the Harrison name get the vote, or will a loose thread unravel the deal? Then, Corey and Chumlee meet a man hoping to sell his fully functional antique arcade claw machine. Can they clasp the deal, or will it slip through their fingers? And later, Chumlee and the Old Man have an opportunity to buy a box of unopened, pre-embargo Cuban cigars. Will they fire up some cash for these 60-year-old stogies or will this deal go up in smoke?

The episode was rated 6.40 from 20 votes.

Pawn Stars - S2010E43

#7 - Chumdog Millionaire (Season 2010 - Episode 43)

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Travel back in time with the Pawn Stars as they encounter an 80’s icon–a DeLorean sports car. Will the gang set the tires ablaze in search of its flux capacitor or is this automobile’s best years all in the past? Then Rick and the Old Man meet a man hoping to sell a letter from President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Will they draft themselves up a New Deal to buy this piece of presidential history or will their campaign lose ground? And later, Rick, Corey and Chumlee have an opportunity to appear on the game show Who Wants to be a Millionaire. Will they jump into the hot seat and go for the big bucks or will Rick’s final answer be no?

The episode was rated 6.40 from 20 votes.

Pawn Stars - S3E10

#6 - Chumdog Millionaire (Season 3 - Episode 10)

Travel back in time with the Pawn Stars as they encounter an 80's icon - a DeLorean sports car. Will the gang set the tires ablaze in search of its flux capacitor or is this automobile's best years all in the past? Then Rick and the Old Man meet a man hoping to sell a letter from President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Will they draft themselves up a New Deal to buy this piece of presidential history or will their campaign lose ground? And later, Rick, Corey and Chumlee have an opportunity to appear on the game show Who Wants to be a Millionaire. Will they jump into the hot seat and go for the big bucks or will Rick's final answer be no?

The episode was rated 6.38 from 21 votes.

Pawn Stars - S5E5

#5 - Buyer Beware (Season 5 - Episode 5)

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Hat's off to the Pawn Stars, when a man brings in a signed print of Abraham Lincoln. Will Rick write off this presidential paper as an impostor or will he decide this Abe truly is honest? Then, the guys are presented with a turn of the century parade cannon. Originally used to salute Civil War veterans, will Rick pay tribute to this rare piece of ordnance, or will he rain on the seller's parade? And later, Corey and the Old Man encounter a steel mandolin from the 1940's. A bit worse for wear, does this rusty relic have a few songs left in it, or will the seller be strumming the blues?

The episode was rated 6.38 from 16 votes.

Pawn Stars - S2013E34

#4 - Chum-Parazzi (Season 2013 - Episode 34)

Highlighted is a poem written and signed by legendary inventor Nikola Tesla, along with a pair of chaps made from wool, and afterwards, Chumlee focuses all of his efforts on getting the autograph of a very famous musician.

The episode was rated 6.37 from 19 votes.

Pawn Stars - S7E7

#3 - On Guard (Season 7 - Episode 7)

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All hail the Pawn Stars when they check out a uniform from the King of England's royal guard. Used by those guarding the royal palace in England since the 1700s, can the guys get the seller to crack a smile, or is he strictly business? Then, Rick checks out a guitar made from a tortoise shell. Does a slow and steady negotiation win this rare piece, or will the price leave Rick shell shocked? And later, when a seller brings in an antique BBQ built in the shape of a pig, the Old Man reminisces about the good old days smoking pork in the South.

The episode was rated 6.36 from 11 votes.

Pawn Stars - S8E16

#2 - Chum-parazzi (Season 8 - Episode 16)

Flip the switch with the Pawn Stars as they check out a poem written and signed by inventor Nikola Tesla. Famous for his work with electricity, will this piece leave Rick in a state of shock? Then, a pair of wooly chaps rides into the shop. Made for cold weather cowboys, will the deal make the guys feel warm and fuzzy? And later, Chumlee goes on a quest for a famous musician's autograph. Can he use his ninja skills to track them down?

The episode was rated 6.33 from 21 votes.

Pawn Stars - S8E39

#1 - Bad to the Bone (Season 8 - Episode 39)

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Operate with the Pawn Stars when they check out a bone saw from the Civil War. A tiny model for amputating fingers, can the guys cut a deal? Then, Rick's buddy Davey Deals drops by with a large piece of kunzite. Will Rick offer diamond-like prices for this gemstone? And later, the Old Man makes Corey drive him to the barber shop. Will it be a quick errand, or an all day ordeal?

The episode was rated 6.31 from 16 votes.

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