Episode
Pawn Stars: Breaking the Bank
Overview
The Pawn Stars take it to the hoop when one of NBA legend Dr. J's supposed game-worn sneakers steps into the shop. Will the guys score a slam dunk on this item or will it be an air ball? Then, a rare Half Eagle coin from the Civil War flies in. Can the guys land this Eagle or will it fly away? And later, when everyone borrows from Rick's coin jar, will he see it's time to change or will the guys break his bank?
Details
- Series
- Pawn Stars
- Season
- Season 9
- Episode
- Episode 42
- Air date
- 2014-05-22
- Runtime
- 21 min
Episode context
Breaking the Bank is Episode 42 in Season 9 of Pawn Stars. It aired on 2014-05-22. The runtime is 21 min.
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Episode 41: Everybody Do The Dinosaur
Head to the front line with the Pawn Stars as a Henry rifle from the 1800s storms the shop. Will Rick be able to hit his mark or will he mis-fire? Then, Corey is brought back to the Jurassic Period when he encounters a pair of dinosaur eggs. Can he whip up an offer or will the eggs leave him scrambled? And later, when Chumlee holds a garage sale, Rick is put in the buyer's seat when he spots some vintage wrestling dolls. It's boss versus employee in a big battle of negotiating skills and only ... one ... man ... can come out on top.
Episode 43: Reeling and Dealing
Get lured in with the Pawn Stars as a Ronco pocket fisherman is spotted in the shop. Will Rick be able to reel in this compact rod or will he have bigger fish to fry? Then, Chumlee is thrown a curveball when a Babe Ruth signature glove steps up to the plate. Can he make the game winning catch or will he strike out? And later, Rick wants to teach Corey and Chumlee the joys of going fishing. But will they take his bait or find a way to get off the hook?
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Episode 40: New Old Man
Head back to school with the Pawn Stars when a Confederate children's schoolbook reports to the shop. Will Rick and Chumlee get an "A" in negotiating or be forced to drop out? Then Corey and Chumlee travel down memory lane when a set of original Cabbage Patch Kids pop in. Will they make a play for these classic dolls or will they refuse to toy around? And then, when Rick buys a Porsche, the guys are convinced he is going through a midlife crisis. Is Rick just acting his age or has he officially gone over the hill?
Episode 44: Pawn U
Turn the page with the Pawn Stars when a first edition of Mark Twain's "A Yankee in King Arthur's Court" finds itself in the shop. Will Rick make a deal that's one for the books or will it be nothing to write home about? Then, the guys take a trip to Neverland when a 1953 Peter Pan animation flies in. Will Corey and Chumlee join the Lost Boys or make the seller walk the plank? And later, Rick takes his business expertise to the classroom. Can he school some college students on the tricks of the trade or will they end up teaching him a lesson?
Episode 39: Tickets to Ride
Take a "magical mystery tour" with the Pawn Stars when a pair of rare tickets to The Beatles film, "A Hard Day's Night," buzzes into the shop. Will Rick "come together" with these tickets to ride or will he "let it be"? Then, an 1850s Indian Peace Medal, given by President Fillmore, lands in the shop. Will Corey purchase this Presidential peace offering or will he have reservations? And later, Rick gets all hot and bothered when control over the thermostat becomes an all-out war. Will things in the shop get heated or can the guys get Rick to chill out?
Episode 45: Dam Good Time
Pay the price with the Pawn Stars when Rick negotiates the sale of a cigar box once belonging to JFK. Can he get top dollar or will the deal go up in smoke? Then, a Civil War era photograph of General Custer arrives in the shop. With its authenticity in question, will Rick fight a losing battle or will he dodge a bullet? And later, after a good sales week, Rick surprises his staff with a field trip to the Hoover Dam. Will the group feel like they're treading water or will they have a dam good time?
Episode 38: All In
Ante up with the Pawn Stars when a poker cheating device finds its way into the shop. Will the guys cash in their chips and score this devilish instrument of deception or be forced to fold? Then, a mysterious suicide ring believed to be from WWII finds its way into Rick's fingers. Will he move in for the kill or be stopped dead in his tracks? And later, Chum hosts his own poker night, but will his party be a full house or a royal flush?
Episode 46: Daddy's Girl
Get tagged with the Pawn Stars when artwork from graffiti sensation Keith Haring comes into the shop. Will this street art draw Rick's attention or will he not get the picture? Then, Chumlee gets called to the front lines when a Civil War utility tool charges in. Can he take command of the negotiation or will he be forced to surrender? And later, when Rick takes his daughter car shopping, he's forced to deal with used car salesman - and shop regular - Davey. Can Rick steer clear of a bad buy or will he get stuck with a lemon?
Episode 37: Spruce Goose
Wing it with the Pawn Stars when a test piece of Howard Hughes' Spruce Goose flies into the shop. Will Rick and Chumlee take off with a part of this famous aircraft or will the asking price be sky high? Then, Rick sees stars when celebrity paintings by artist Stephen Fishwick are brought in. Can he see the big picture or will he paint himself into a corner? And later, it's any man's game when the guys make a wager over which donut Rick will eat. Will one of them scoop the pot or will Rick put an end to their hunger games?
Episode 47: Who's Your Dali?
Get drawn in with the Pawn Stars when a painting from Salvador Dali's Divine Comedy series ascends into the shop. Will this artwork make a surreal impression on Rick or will he brush it off? Then, Rick faces an uphill battle when a note signed by Edmund Hillary treks in. Can he come out on top or will the price be too steep? And later, the guys debate gift-giving rules when the Old Man rejects Rick's Father's Day gift. Can Rick win this family feud or will the Old Man be named #1 Dad?
Episode 36: Fiesta Loco
Paint the town red with the Pawn Stars when a Monet landscape brushes into the shop. Will the artwork make a bad impression on Rick or will this picture be worth a million dollars? Then, Corey feels the heat when a customer brings in an old firefighter station. Can he douse this customer's expectations or will he get burned? And later, when Rick's history lesson on Cinco de Mayo drives the guys loco, Rick may be uninvited to his own fiesta.
Episode 48: Chumlee's Last Laugh
Get behind the wheel with the Pawn Stars when Rick and Corey check out a massive Dukes of Hazzard toy collection. Will these good ol' boys drive away with a deal or will they crash and burn? Then, time flies when a pocket watch engraved with Henry Ford II’s signature lands in the shop. Will Rick wind up with this automobile industry heirloom or will he be forced to clock out? And later, when Chumlee takes the stage as a stand-up comic, will he leave the crowd laughing or will the joke be on him?