Episode
Pawn Stars: What the Truck
Overview
Go off-road with the Pawn Stars when they're presented with a 1960's Mercedes Unimog. A German military vehicle built to go just about anywhere, will the guys cross rocky terrain for this rare truck or will they tell the seller to hit the trail? Then, a guy marches in with a sign that hung on the Berlin Wall. Will Corey and Rick make a deal or will the item divide them? And later, a collection of 1980's Garbage Pail Kids trading cards has Chumlee reliving his childhood. Can he convince Rick that these are worth picking up, or do they belong in the trash?
Details
- Series
- Pawn Stars
- Season
- Season 6
- Episode
- Episode 8
- Air date
- 2012-05-21
- Runtime
- 21 min
Episode context
What the Truck is Episode 8 in Season 6 of Pawn Stars. It aired on 2012-05-21. The runtime is 21 min.
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Episode 7: Bossy Pants
The Pawn Stars are flying high when a panel off the world's fastest airplane, the SR-71 Blackbird, soars by the shop. A supersonic spy jet from the Cold War, will the guys have the intelligence to make a deal? Then, a solid bronze 16th century cannon fires into the shop. Specially made for use on ships, can the guys battle on the high seas for this antique weapon or will the deal sink their fortunes? And later, a customer brings in a vintage pair of gigantic Levis jeans. Used as a display in stores, will Rick and Chum wear the pants in this deal or will they need to button up their skills?
Episode 9: Three Hour Tour
The Pawn Stars try to cash in when a seller presents them with rare $1 and $5 bills from the 1800's. Will they see dollar signs or will the asking price break the bank? Then, the guys plug their ears when a Big Bang Cannon pops in. A tiny toy that makes a big boom, but will it work? And later, a guy pings the shop with a memento given to U.S. sailors who sank U-68, Germany's most feared WWII submarine. Will Rick set his depth charges on "buy" or let this deal sink to the bottom?
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Episode 6: Trigger Happy
The Pawn Stars get fired up when a rare three-trigger Stevens shotgun barrels into the shop. Will the third trigger be the charm, or is this gun a three-time loser? Then, Corey and Rick are presented with a movie camera used by the U.S. military during WWII. Built to operate on the battlefield, can it draw Rick's focus or will he shoot it down? And later, an Abraham Lincoln campaign token comes in on the Night Shift. Handed out during Lincoln's 1864 re-election campaign, will Olivia elect to bring in a second opinion or will run solo on this deal?
Episode 10: Family Feud
The Pawn Stars experience some family drama when a rifle from the Hatfield-McCoy feud ambushes the shop. Formerly owned by the notorious "Cap" Hatfield, can Rick get this antique Winchester for a fair price, or will the seller force him into a bidding war? Then, a work by rock and roll artist Denny Dent rocks and rolls through the shop. Will this painting of John Lennon be a deal to remember, or will the asking price force Rick to just let it be? And later, a guy comes in with an inkwell owned by William Andrews Clark. Known as the man who helped build Las Vegas, can the guys ink the deal on this piece of local history?
Episode 5: Chum-p Change
Make it rain with the Pawn Stars, when a collection of paper money from the Republic of Texas comes into the shop. Printed when Texas was an independent country, can Rick and the Old Man cash in on this deal, or is it not worth a dime? Then, it's a real life shoot-out when the guys compete in an "old vs. new" rifle shooting competition. Can Rick keep his antique Winchester on target and blast out a win, or will some modern, high-power weapons have him outgunned? And later, Rick and the Old Man are presented with a pair of printing plates for a movie poster. From the controversial 1943 film "The Outlaw," do the guys rustle up some dough for this classic Hollywood item or just put it out to pasture.
Episode 11: Silver Linings
Take a shine to the Pawn Stars when a guy brings in 100 pounds of pure silver. Including a single brick worth over $35,000, will the guys mine a deal, or will a led center cause the deal to sink? Then, Rick gets stumped when a seller brings in a mysterious book. Hand-written in Cyrillic, can this ancient text turn a successful chapter for the store, or is the end written in stone? And later, the guys flash back to the '90s when a collection of movie props from "Batman Forever" come into the shop. Will nostalgia lead them to bite, or will they not even bat an eyelash?
Episode 4: To the Moon
Ride in style with the Pawn Stars when a limousine formerly owned by Jackie Gleason pulls up to the shop. Will this luxury ride really be "The Great One" or is the seller stretching the truth? Then, a football spirals into the shop signed by the winners of Super Bowl I. Including Vince Lombardi himself, can Rick push this deal into the end zone or will he get stymied by a tough defense? And later, Rick and the Old Man are presented with a commemorative plaque of Mount Rushmore. Made of pure silver, will they silver tongues to get a good deal or will the seller’s price be set in stone?
Episode 12: Like a Rock
Take a load off with the Pawn Stars when a 1955 Chevy Pickup rolls by the shop. A rare "first edition" model, will the guys offer a truck full of cash for this sweet ride, or will they haul a* out of there? Then, a guy pops in with a Smith and Wesson "top break" revolver. Favored by Police Departments in the late 1800's, can Rick lay down the law and make a deal, or is he simply outgunned? And later, Rick and the Old Man are presented with a 1950's admiral's telephone from a U.S. Navy ship. Complete with a line for ordering nuclear strikes, will they navigate through this deal unscathed, or will the Old Man go down with the ship?
Episode 3: Wild Thing
Soar to new heights with the Pawn Stars when an A6 Texan fighter plane buzzes the tower. Actually flown during WWII, will the guys try to land this ultimate piece of war machinery or will they think the whole idea is just plane crazy? Then, a 1974 VW Thing cruises by. The same model as Rick's first car, will his nostalgia trigger an offer, or will this trip down memory lane turn into a nightmare? And later, a guy brings in his collection of Civil War-era cannon balls. Will Rick and Chumlee shoot for the moon over these cast iron weapons or will their offer be way off target?
Episode 13: Dirty Sox
Pop goes the Pawn Stars when four original paintings by Andy Warhol brush by. Do the guys give these rare works 15 minutes of fame, or just send them back to the factory? Then, a baseball signed by members of the infamous 1919 Chicago Black Sox has Rick and Corey seeing green. Will the guys signal for a steal, or does a tough negotiation knock the price out of the park? And later, a pair of 10k gold sunglasses comes in on the night shift. Can Chumlee and Olivia eye a good deal on these vintage specs, or will the seller have it made in the shade?
Episode 2: Corey's Big Burn
The Pawn Stars prepare to play rough when an original program from the very first NFL championship rushes into the shop. A 1932 game between the Chicago Bears and the Portsmouth Spartans, will the guys push this deal into overtime, or will damage cause them to pass? Then, Rick sees dollar signs when he's presented with an exploding dye pack of $10 bills. Used by banks to catch thieves, can Rick steal the deal, or will it blow up in his face? And during the night shift, a 1960's Schwinn tandem bike rolls into the shop. Will Chumlee and Olivia take this classic bike for a pawn-paired spin, or will the negotiation go flat?
Episode 14: That Sinking Feeling
The tension is sky-high for the Pawn Stars, when a book signed by Charles Lindbergh flies into focus. Chronicling his historic flight, can they stay alert during a grueling negotiation, or nod off and lose control? Then, a medal commemorating the sinking of the Lusitania torpedoes into the shop. Issued by Germany to celebrate their infamous attack, do they navigate dangerous waters for this rare piece, or let it sink without a trace? And later, a guy tries to throw Rick off balance when he brings in a rare 17th century Dutch money scale. Will the deal tip in Rick's favor?