Episode
Pawn Stars: Corey's Big Splurge
Overview
Who you gonna call? The Pawn Stars! The guys remember the 80's as they check out a replica of the proton pack from "Ghostbusters." Will they give this item a ghost of a chance? Then, a seller brings in an original work by the street artist Banksy. Can Chumlee convince the Old Man that street art is valuable? And later, Rick and Corey take their 1951 "Steve McQueen" Chevy to an auction. But when Corey sees a classic Plymouth Roadrunner, will he spend a king's ransom to buy his dream car?
Details
- Series
- Pawn Stars
- Season
- Season 8
- Episode
- Episode 18
- Air date
- 2013-08-08
- Runtime
- 21 min
Episode context
Corey's Big Splurge is Episode 18 in Season 8 of Pawn Stars. It aired on 2013-08-08. The runtime is 21 min.
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Episode 17: The Chum-Sake
Print money with the Pawn Stars as the guys check out an entire sheet of test notes. Made when the U.S. Mint was testing a new printing press, will they see dollar signs, or is this funny money too hot to touch? Then, Corey and Chumlee have to duck and cover when some poleaxes swing into the shop. Used in Medieval times to dismount horse-riding soldiers, can they land a deal? And later, the guys try to give Chumlee a new nickname, but can they make it stick?
Episode 19: Secret Agent Man
Step up to the plate with the Pawn Stars when a 2004 World Series players ring swings by the shop. The year the Red Sox broke the curse of the Bambino, will the guys hit this deal over the Green Monster? Then, Chumlee spies a toy James Bond Aston Martin from the 1960's. Complete with working gadgets and weapons from the film series, will the piece stir Chumlee into action, or does he get shaken by a high asking price? And later, the guys get tired of Rick's grumpy behavior and try to push him into taking a vacation.
More episodes from this season
Episode 16: Chum-parazzi
Flip the switch with the Pawn Stars as they check out a poem written and signed by inventor Nikola Tesla. Famous for his work with electricity, will this piece leave Rick in a state of shock? Then, a pair of wooly chaps rides into the shop. Made for cold weather cowboys, will the deal make the guys feel warm and fuzzy? And later, Chumlee goes on a quest for a famous musician's autograph. Can he use his ninja skills to track them down?
Episode 20: London Pawning
Pawn Stars goes international when Rick takes a trip to England and visits his buddy's pawn shop. Will Rick feel outclassed when he discovers that Regal Pawn owns a piece of the Titanic? Then, back in Las Vegas someone wants to buy Rick's favorite mini-bike, a Rupp Roadster. Will the guys have the guts to sell it while Rick is out of the country? And later, Rick finds some rare maps of Nevada and North America. But with non-negotiable prices, will he take his business elsewhere?
Episode 15: Colt to the Touch
Put the pedal to the metal with the Pawn Stars as Rick and Corey check out a '51 Chevy driven by Steve McQueen in his last movie. Will a test drive make Rick feel like the new King of Cool? Then, a man moseys in with a Colt .45 he claims was used to kill Jesse James. Can the guys make a killing of their own? And later, Chumlee checks out an Atari Centipede arcade game. Will he spend a pile of quarters on this classic piece, or is it game over?
Episode 21: On a Mission to Pawn
The Pawn Stars are on a mission from God when the guys check out a replica of the iconic Blues Mobile from the movie "The Blues Brothers." Complete with a loudspeaker on the roof, can they pick it up for a song? Then, Corey and Chumlee check out a blueprint of the original electric chair from the Illinois State Penitentiary. Will sparks fly during negotiations? And later, Rick's desk is falling to pieces, but will nostalgia foil any plans to replace it?
Episode 14: Rage Against that Machine
Aim, fire, twist and repeat as the Pawn Stars check out a pair of rifles with double rotating barrels. Designed to give 19th century hunters a 2nd chance, will Rick fire up a quick offer? Then, Corey and Chumlee check out a pair of cleats worn by Yankees legend Bucky Dent during his famous home run. Can they knock this deal out of the park? And later, when Chumlee breaks the coffee machine, the Old Man sends him on a quest for the perfect cup of joe.
Episode 22: Goldfish and Silver
Go off-road with the Pawn Stars as the guys check out a Honda Pilot ATV. Will they see a chance to make a profit, or will negotiations get stuck in the mud? Then, Rick and Chumlee give a seller shelter when he brings in a signed photo of the Rolling Stones. A rare early image including the late Brian Jones, could wild horses tear Rick away from this piece? And later, when Chumlee brings his pet goldfish into the shop, the Old Man is determined to get rid of it.
Episode 13: World Series of Pawn
Take me out to the Pawn Stars when the guys look at a Los Angeles Dodgers World Series Pennant signed by Frank Sinatra. Will the connection to ol' blue eyes send the price to the moon? Then, a replica of the Delorean from "Back to the Future" flies into the shop. Can they accelerate this deal to 88 miles an hour? And later, when Chumlee keeps losing the shop's keys, Rick has to get creative to break him of the habit.
Episode 23: What Happens in Vegas
Prepare to squirm with the Pawn Stars as the guys check out a collection of sex education records from 1948. Will Rick discuss the birds and the bees in front of the Old Man? Then, Corey and Chumlee check out a "blue book" from the Las Vegas Sheriff's Department. A who's who of Las Vegas criminals in the 1960s, can the guys collar this rare crime fighting tool? And later, the shop gets a new intern, but will Chumlee see the new hire as his personal assistant?
Episode 12: Fool's Gold
Prepare for liftoff with the Pawn Stars as the guys check out a toilet seat from the NASA Space Shuttle program. Will this deal leave them flush with cash? Then, Corey's offered a signed copy of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. Including a personal inscription from author Hunter S. Thompson, will Corey try to pick it up, or is the seller trippin'? And later, the Old Man sends Chumlee on some fool's errands. But who will have the last laugh?
Episode 24: You're Out
Burn rubber with the Pawn Stars as Rick and Chumlee check out a 1969 Camaro Z28. In nearly mint condition, will Rick punch this deal into overdrive? Then, a first edition baseball scorebook from 1878 slides into the shop. Published by "Father of Professional Baseball" Harry Wright, can the guys score this one for the home team? And later, Corey's wild spending habits earn him a visit with a financial adviser. Will he have to sell one of his toys?