Episode
Pawn Stars: High Stakes
Overview
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?
Details
- Series
- Pawn Stars
- Season
- Season 4
- Episode
- Episode 31
- Air date
- 2011-09-12
- Runtime
- 21 min
Episode context
High Stakes is Episode 31 in Season 4 of Pawn Stars. It aired on 2011-09-12. The runtime is 21 min.
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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 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?
More episodes from this season
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 33: Teacher's Pet
Look out below when the Pawn Stars set their aim on a World War II era bomb-sight. Used by U.S. bombers to direct their big-bang cargo, will the guys be able to keep this negotiation on target, or will heavy flak blow the deal out of the sky? Then, Corey and the Old Man hope their fortunes will rise when they go check out a stock ticker from the 1930's. Will this deal pay big dividends, or will the market crash and burst their bubble? And later, when Antwaun the shop security guard shows interest in learning the pawn business, Chumlee agrees to teach him how it's done. But can Chumlee go from class clown to teacher's pet without a trip to the principal's office?
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 34: Bugs Money
The Pawn Stars get revved up when they check out a classic 1941 Indian motorcycle. A rare version made for military use, will this bike kick-start their engines and drive them to make an offer, or will the guys feel they're being taken for a ride? Then, a woman putters into the shop with a golf club once owned by the King of Cool himself, Dean Martin. Can Rick sink a hole in one on this deal, or will negotiations slice off course and get stuck in the sand? And later, Corey and Chumlee get animated when a seller arrives with a Bugs Bunny poster autographed by the voice of Bugs, Mel Blanc, and the animator Friz Freleng. Will the guys go loony for this cartoony, or will the wylie wabbit evade capture as usual?
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?
Episode 35: Security
The Pawn Stars march to a different beat when a customer presents them with a drum from the Civil War. Will Rick try to snare this rare piece, or will he simply tell the seller to about face? Then, a guy roars into the shop with a uniform from one of America's first motorcycle clubs, the Royal Riders. Can Rick and Corey rally up a sweet deal for this piece of biker history, or will a long, bumpy negotiation leave them in the dust? And later, when Antwaun the shop security guard has to take some time off, Chumlee volunteers to cover for him. Will Chumlee be able to fill those extremely big shoes, or will Rick decide it's not worth the risk?
Episode 26: Weird Science
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?
Episode 36: Poker Night
It's a high stakes proposition when a man saddles up to the shop with a 19th century professional gambling set. Complete with knife and pistol for when the going gets rough, will Rick go all-in to buy this rare piece, or will a suspicious marking make him call the seller's bluff? Then, a man bops in with the doll version of Chumlee's favorite rapper, Snoop Dogg. Will Chumlee scratch up a platinum deal for this collectable piece, or will the negotiations go up in smoke? And later, all bets are off when the guys have an after hours back room poker game. Will the Old Man live up to his King of Cards claim, or will one of the guys make him look like a joker?
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 37: Rick or Treat
The Pawn Stars are ready for Halloween when a 19th century vampire killing kit stakes out the shop. Complete with a gun and silver bullets, will Rick try to hunt down these terrifying tools or will an eternal negotiation spook the deal? Then, a couple appears in the store with a set of equipment used for paranormal investigations. Everything for recording evidence of spirits, will this ghostly gear capture Rick's attention, or will lack of proof leave him feeling skeptical? And later, Rick tries to get the guys into the holiday spirit when he holds a costume contest in the shop. Will they dress to impress, or will this haunted holiday become a bust?