Episode
Pawn Stars: Darth Pawn
Overview
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?
Details
- Series
- Pawn Stars
- Season
- Season 3
- Episode
- Episode 21
- Air date
- 2011-01-31
- Runtime
- 21 min
Episode context
Darth Pawn is Episode 21 in Season 3 of Pawn Stars. It aired on 2011-01-31. The runtime is 21 min.
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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 22: Put Up Your Dukes
The Pawn Stars have a chance to buy a 450 year-old book once owned by Sir Isaac Newton, but when hand-written notes and formulas are discovered in the margins the gravity of the situation becomes clear. Can they postulate a proper price or will this deal require an equal and opposite reaction? Then, a man walks in with his grandfather's Army jacket from the Spanish American War. Will Rick and Corey offer up the shirts off their backs or will one loose thread cause the whole deal to unravel? And later, Rick and Chumlee check out a collection of John Wayne memorabilia. Will they sound a charge to secure pieces of the western legend or will Rick be forced to retreat?
More episodes from this season
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 23: Pawn Illustrated
The Pawn Stars take aim at an incredibly rare 18th century half-size musket. Designed for a child, will the gang hit a miniature bull's-eye or will a pint-sized problem cause them to shoot themselves in the foot? Then, Rick and the Old Man are presented with a WWII pilot's jacket flown in the legendary P-38 Lightning. Will the guys dive into a dogfight for this leather bomber or will this deal fall from the sky? And later, a man brings in the first three years of Sports Illustrated magazine. Will Corey and Chumlee go the distance for this iconic collection or will one brutal round cause them to throw in the towel?
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 24: Striking a Chord
The Pawn Stars are presented with a rare 18th century book documenting the first laws of congress, but things change after discovering a possible connection to the Declaration of Independence. Can the gang empty their treasury for this historic page-turner or will the deal be vetoed? Then, Rick and Chumlee come across an extremely rare handmade Gibson mandolin from the early 1900s. Potentially worth over $100,000, will negotiations call for an encore or end on a sour note? And later, a man brings in a "high-tech" robot from the 1980s. Will the guys buy this talkative techno-tot or will the batteries for the deal run out of juice?
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 25: Harrison for President
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?
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?
Episode 26: Wise Guys
The Pawn Stars take a mission briefing when presented with a fully functional 1941 M3 Armored Scout Truck from World War II. Will the gang head to battle for this bulletproof piece of military history or will an auto ambush force them to retreat? Then, Rick and Corey meet a man hoping to sell a check signed by notorious mobster Carlo Gambino. Will Rick make him an offer he can't refuse or will this deal sleep with the fishes? And later, Rick and Chumlee check out a 1987 Apple II GS Computer. Will they boot up some cash for this classic piece of technology or is the deal bound to crash?
Episode 15: Monkey Business
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?
Episode 27: Robosaurus
The Pawn Stars run for their lives when they come face-to-face with the fire-breathing, 31-ton mammoth Robosaurus. Will the guys stare down this car-crushing behemoth to make a deal or did they bite off more than they can chew? Then, Rick and Chumlee are presented with a cast iron Uncle Sam coin bank from 1886. Can they convince the seller to make fair withdrawal or will he cash out? And later, a computer meltdown threatens to bring the shop's business to a standstill. Can the guys figure out how to operate without technology or will they close up shop for the first time in 22 years?