Episode
Pawn Stars: Chum Goes AWOL
Overview
The Pawn Stars have an opportunity to buy a super fast AYT Speedboat in need of some serious TLC. But first they'll have to strike up a deal and steer the restoration from plunging off into the deep. Then Corey meets a man interested in selling the first home audio system, an antique 1901 Edison Phonograph. But before Corey can make a sound deal, the Old Man examines the piece and makes sure Edison's invention will ring out a profit. And later, Rick is presented with several pieces of small demonic sculptures cast in solid gold, but to Rick's disbelief - all are painted black. Will Rick find that these little monsters are worth their weight in gold, or will the spirits compel him to cast these devils out?
Details
- Series
- Pawn Stars
- Season
- Season 2
- Episode
- Episode 1
- Air date
- 2010-01-18
- Runtime
- 21 min
Episode context
Chum Goes AWOL is Episode 1 in Season 2 of Pawn Stars. It aired on 2010-01-18. The runtime is 21 min.
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