Episode
Pawn Stars: Monkey Business
Overview
Mount up and ride with the Pawn Stars as they take aim at a hat believed to have been worn by Western movie legend John Wayne. Will the gang decide to rustle up some quick cash or will they be forced to put up their dukes? Then, Rick and Chumlee are presented with an etching allegedly from one of the greatest artists in history - Rembrandt. Uncovered at a yard sale, will this artwork turn out to be a hidden masterpiece or a case of mistaken identity? And later, a woman hopes to sell her classic 1950s clapping chimp toy. Will the Old Man and Chumlee offer to play nice or will there be too much monkeying around?
Details
- Series
- Pawn Stars
- Season
- Season 3
- Episode
- Episode 15
- Air date
- 2010-12-06
- Runtime
- 21 min
Episode context
Monkey Business is Episode 15 in Season 3 of Pawn Stars. It aired on 2010-12-06. The runtime is 21 min.
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Episode 14: Honest Abe
Join the Pawn Stars as they are presented with an Abraham Lincoln campaign ribbon from the 1860 presidential race. Will this historic piece of presidential memorabilia win their vote or will a tough debate leave the shop divided? Then, Chumlee and the Old Man have a chance to buy a fully functional 19th century dynamite detonator. Will they wire up a deal and blast through a negotiation or will it blow up in their faces? And later, a man comes in with a pair of classic 1990 Air Jordan basketball sneakers. Will the guys make an easy slam dunk or will a late whistle on the play call foul?
Episode 16: Packing Heat
Take a ride with the Pawn Stars as they check out a 1962 mobster-style Cadillac Fleetwood limousine. Will the guys make an offer the seller can't refuse or will the deal become too much of a stretch? Then, Rick and Chumlee are presented with a collection of 1990s Atlanta Braves championship World Series rings. Will Rick step up to the plate and take negotiations into extra innings or will he strike out looking? And later, a man walks into the shop with two vintage pistol lighters. Will Corey pull the trigger to fire up a deal or is this seller just blowing smoke?
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Episode 13: Never Surrender
The Pawn Stars are presented with a letter signed by one of the 20th century's greatest leaders, Winston Churchill. Will the guys stand up and fight for a deal or will unverified signature force them to surrender? Then, Rick and the Old Man meet a guy hoping to sell a Holy Relic from the first American Saint Elizabeth Seton. Will this precious religious item bring the guys good fortune or will the Old Man remain the only relic in the shop? And later, a man brings in a gas fueled remote controlled toy Hummer with some mechanical problems. Will they take a chance at rewiring this RC truck to make a buck or will this deal run out of batteries?
Episode 17: Luck of the Draw
At high noon the Pawn Stars look at a collection thought to belong to our country's most legendary Western lawman - Wyatt Earp. Will a tough negotiation lead to a showdown at the O.K. Corral or will the peacemaker save the day? And later, a man brings in a gold medal from the 1984 Olympic games in Los Angeles. Can Rick put everything on the line to compete for sport's highest honor or will he stumble at the start? Then, when presented with a perfect pair of 19th Century pistols, Rick has some concerns. Will he take his best shot at these perplexing old pistols or will a hasty decision halt the handgun deal?
Episode 12: Bare Bones
Roar down the road with the Pawn Stars as they stumble upon a Down and Dirty custom motorcycle frame. In need of everything from wheels to a motor, will the gang turn this easy rider into easy cash or is this project simply sputter itself out? Then, a man brings in a collection of Mazon Creek fossils that are hundreds of millions of years old. Will Rick be able to chip away at the seller's price or is the price set in stone? And later, Rick and Chumlee visit a man with a classic Vegas blackjack table from the Stardust Casino. Will Rick go all in for the win or bust and lose it all?
Episode 18: Houdini's Handcuffs
The Pawn Stars work their magic when they're presented with handcuffs and leg shackles once owned by the legendary magician Harry Houdini. Will a sleight of hand help them unlock an amazing deal or will everything disappear in a puff of smoke? Then, a seller rushes in with a Vince Lombardi Super Bowl Trophy from the 1999 St. Louis Rams. Will Rick and Chumlee throw a Hail Mary for the game-winning touchdown or will a bad negotiation force a fumble? And later, Corey and Chum come across a collection of comic buttons found inside Pep cereal in the 1940's. Will this old nutritious breakfast give the boys an edge or will they find it's all too much to stomach?
Episode 11: Gone with the Schwinn
The Pawn Stars are brushed with Vegas royalty when they are presented with a huge truckload of personal tapes from Rat Pack legend Sammy Davis Jr. Will they be singing a sweet tune to make this deal or will they be left reaching for the stars? Then, Rick meets a man with a mysterious miniature cannon believed to be from the 18th century. Will Rick make a booming offer for this little noisemaker or will it prove to be all bark and no bite? And later, Corey and Chumlee have a chance to buy a pair of pristine 1950's Schwinn Phantom Bicycles. Will they pedal themselves up a difficult negotiation or will they be thrown off their game by one sharp turn?
Episode 19: Pedal to the Metal
The Pawn Stars meet a man with a handwritten lost poem from rock legend Jimi Hendrix. Will the rare Hendrix verse provide new insight into the '60s icon or will the cryptic words remain locked in a purple haze of mystery? Then, the guys are presented with a chessboard made with wood from one of the most famous ships in history, the Titanic. Will the shop navigate the icy waters to make a deal or will they be forced to stop engines and jump ship? And later, Rick and Chumlee check out a classic child's pedal car from the 1950s. In need of major repair, will the gang take a chance on restoring this miniature beauty or will missing pieces keep them from trying?
Episode 10: Chumdog Millionaire
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Episode 20: Case Closed
Help the Pawn Stars solve the crime of the century when a man brings in a detective's case file from the infamous Lindbergh baby kidnapping. Will these 79-year-old forensic files contain a hot lead or is this cold case unsolvable? Then, Rick and Chumlee stare down the barrel of a 17th century gun believed to be a musketoon. A shorter version of a musket used by sailors and pirates, will this gun's history shoot the price up or will the negotiation misfire? And later, a 1974 Lotus Europa sports car rolls up to the shop. Can Rick rev up a deal for this ultra sweet ride or will he push it into the red and blow the deal?
Episode 9: Hello Nurse
The Pawn Stars set their sites on a sharpshooter's Kentucky Long Rifle from the Civil War. Will the seller shoot them straight on this deal or will he just be whistling Dixie? Then, Rick and Corey are presented with a very rare G.I. Joe Nurse doll from the 1960's. Will Rick get ambushed, or will knowing be half the battle? And later, a man comes in looking to sell a set of silver dishes pilfered from Hitler's mountain hideaway, The Eagles Nest. Will Rick bend the house rules buying an item of the infamous dictator or will this tableware be too hot to handle?
Episode 21: Darth Pawn
Make sweet music with the Pawn Stars as they check out a 1763 Stradivarius violin. Found in an attic, could this violin play a tune worth a million bucks or will this deal hit a sour note? Then, Rick and Chumlee meet a man selling life-sized Star Wars figures. Will Rick use the force and buy these rare pieces of galactic memorabilia or will this deal end up in a galaxy far far away? And later, Rick and the Old Man check out the World War II airplane's version of GPS, an octant. Can they successfully navigate their way to a deal or will they hit turbulence?