Episode
Pawn Stars: Weird Science
Overview
The Pawn Stars travel to Utah for a rare shot at a 19th century Hotchkiss Revolving Cannon. A rapid-fire weapon used decisively in the Spanish American War, will Rick overwhelm the seller with an explosive offer, or will negotiations hit a turn for the worse and blow up in his face? Then, Corey and Chumlee try to get the party started, when an antique Wurlitzer jukebox grooves its way into the shop. Will the guys be able to stay in tune long enough to make a deal or will they be left singing the blues? And later, a woman comes in hoping to sell her antique medical quackery device. An electric zapping machine called a "Master Violet Ray," will this piece of weird science heal all of the shop's problems or cause them to seek a second opinion?
Details
- Series
- Pawn Stars
- Season
- Season 4
- Episode
- Episode 26
- Air date
- 2011-08-08
- Runtime
- 21 min
Episode context
Weird Science is Episode 26 in Season 4 of Pawn Stars. It aired on 2011-08-08. The runtime is 21 min.
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Episode 25: Silent and Deadly
The Pawn Stars are on hallowed ground when a piece of marble from Abraham Lincoln's tomb enters the shop. Without any documentation to authenticate the item, can Rick trust the seller to be honest like Abe or will the negotiation die a quick death? Then, a seller comes in with an antique African sword apparently used for beheadings. Will the guys lose their minds over this piece and buy it, or will they not be sharp enough to execute a deal? And later, Chumlee and the Old Man are speechless when a nearly hundred-year-old Charlie Chaplin wind-up doll tramps into the shop. Will they manage to make a blockbuster buy, or will this negotiation turn into a comedy of errors?
Episode 27: The Wright Stuff
The Pawn Stars snap to attention when an 1830's percussion musket from West Point marches into the shop. One of only a couple hundred ever made, will this rare cadet training weapon pass inspection, or will it end up with a demerit? Then, get ready to take flight when a guy soars in with a collection of letters and pilot licenses signed by the father of flight, Orville Wright. Will Rick be able to get this deal off the ground, or will a tough negotiation send him back to the drawing board? And later, Rick and the Old Man get ready to spend all their nickels when a guy brings in an antique slot machine from the 1930's. Will they take a gamble and hit a jackpot with this deal, or will a cold streak leave them busted?
More episodes from this season
Episode 24: Cannons and Klingons
The Pawn Stars fire off to the shooting range to check out an antique signal cannon from the 1980's TV series Magnum P.I. Will the guys bring out the big guns to make an offer or will they decide this deal doesn't have enough bang for their buck? Then, the guys feel the heat when a lighter and photos from a top-secret 1950's atomic bomb testing program come into the shop. Will these items ignite Rick's interest or will a charged negotiation blow up in his face? And later, a guy beams by the shop with a carload of is signed Star Trek memorabilia. Will Corey and Chumlee boldly go where no deal has gone before or will they send this guy away at warp speed?
Episode 28: Out of Gas
The Pawn Stars are off to the races when a guy brings in a 2000 Porsche Carrera engine that has been recovered from a junkyard. Can this deal go through firing on all cylinders, or will the engine's questionable history make the negotiation run out of gas? Then, the guys pace themselves for a showdown when a seller brings in an early 19th century dueling pistol. Just half of the original two-gun set, will they drop some Hamiltons on this rare piece, or will they misfire and have to run for cover? And later, Rick is ready to rock when a hat once owned by Lynyrd Skynyrd front man Ronnie Van Zant comes into the shop. Will he give a sweet home to this piece of music history, or will the seller fly free and keep the hat for himself?
Episode 23: Buffalo Bull
The Pawn Stars hope to win by a landslide when President Ronald Reagan's high school yearbook comes into the shop. Complete with a signed letter from The Gipper, will the guys make an executive decision to buy this presidential memorabilia, or will a tough negotiation force them to veto? Then, a man comes in hoping to sell some puppets and props from the original Buffalo Bill Wild West Show. Tied to an obscure performer named Buffalo Ben, will Rick pony up some cash for this collection, or will he send it out to pasture? And later, Rick and the Old Man get a call to check out a vintage phone booth. Will they try to dial up a deal for this piece of telephone history, or drop the call before negotiations begin?
Episode 29: The King's Bling
The Pawn Stars are presented with a necklace once owned by the King of Rock and Roll himself, Elvis Presley. Made of an entire pound of gold, will Rick get all shook up with excitement, or is the King's chain just an impersonator? Then, a guy brings in a collection of over 200 vintage Matchbox cars from the 50's, 60's and 70's. With the seller hoping to pawn them for a big loan, will the guys bank on the value of these toys, or will they worry about collateral damage? And later, a man comes in with a pair of German Pickelhauben helmets from World War I. Sporting traditional Prussian spikes on top, can these rare helmets draw Rick onto the negotiation battlefield? Or will he be too hard-headed to make an offer?
Episode 22: Off the Wall
The Pawn Stars prepare to charge when a man brings in a Civil War musket once carried by an ancestor wounded in battle. Complete with rare documentation, will the guys execute a brilliant battle plan for this firearm or will the customer secede from the shop? Then, Rick blows a gasket when his son Corey sells an extremely rare movie poster from his personal collection - can Corey make it up to him, or will this movie memorabilia mess-up bomb? And later, a rusted-out 1950s atomic missile-themed pedal car squeaks its way into the shop. Will the seller hit his target to turn his trash into cash or should this Cold War relic been dismantled years ago?
Episode 30: Pipe Dreams
The Pawn Stars hope to remain civil when a man brings Robert E. Lee's silver spoon and Ulysses S. Grant's meerschaum pipe. Can Rick scoop up these pieces of American history or will the seller just be blowing smoke? Then, Corey and the Old Man place their bets when a shoe from the legendary Triple Crown racehorse Secretariat gallops in. Will this horseshoe prove to be their lucky charm or will the race to the finish line come up short? And later, a seller hopes he has found hidden treasure when he strolls in with a vintage metal detector. Do the guys detect a deal or is the seller's excitement a false alarm?
Episode 21: Face the Music
The Pawn Stars seek counsel when the business card of the infamous Old Western outlaw turned-lawyer John Wesley Hardin moseys into the shop. Will the guys afford the ransom or will this deal meet its end at high noon? Then, Chumlee has a chance to buy a pristine Gibson mandolin. Can he hit a high note with his solo performance or will he be out of tune and get booed? And later, Rick and the Old Man tool around with a 1950's Shopsmith woodworking machine. Will the seller get crafty and convince them to nail down a deal or will Rick grind negotiations to a halt?
Episode 31: High Stakes
The Pawn Stars lock and load when a percussion pistol from the 1830s pops into the shop. A rare weapon known as a "man stopper," will the guys take a shot at buying this pocket pistol, or will a tough negotiation stop them dead in their tracks? Then, Corey faces a monstrous challenge when a signed copy of Bram Stoker's "Dracula" creeps through the doors. Will Corey be entranced with this rare book, or will a scary asking price put a stake through the heart of the deal? And later, a guy charges in with an Orange Bowl championship ring. From Penn State's undefeated 1973 season, can Rick make a winning play for this MVP item, or will he fumble the deal and end up on the bench?
Episode 20: Kings and McQueens
The Pawn Stars are blown away when a seller limps in with a 19th century shotgun disguised as a cane. Will Rick take a shot at buying this legendary concealed firearm or will his offer miss the mark? Then, Rick and Chumlee race to check out a 1940 Indian Motorcycle once owned by the King of Cool, Steve McQueen. Will this negotiation take off like a Bullitt or will Rick let this one make a Great Escape? And later, the guys are presented with a book printed by founding father Benjamin Franklin. Will Rick shell out some of his own Benjamins for this rare piece or will he find it's not worth the paper it's printed on?
Episode 32: Pirate's Booty
The Pawn Stars find themselves sailing on strange tides when a street-legal pirate ship parade float cruises their way. Will Rick surrender some booty for this one of a kind vehicle, or will a tough negotiation have him walking the plank? Then, a woman drops in with a World War II bomber jacket and flight mission logs. After surviving 29 missions, including D-Day, will these items continue to fly high and enjoy a hero's welcome, or will heavy flak force the seller to retreat? And later, Rick and the Old Man are presented with an antique carriage strong box. Used to protect travelers from thieves in the 18th century, will the guys lock up a solid deal for this rare piece, or will it be a highway robbery?