Episode
American Chopper: POW/MIA Bike 1
Overview
To honor those who have fallen in the armed forces, Paul Sr. enlists Rick, Mike, and even Mikey, to begin construction of a one of a kind tribute on wheels.
Details
- Series
- American Chopper
- Season
- Season 2
- Episode
- Episode 1
- Air date
- 2004-01-12
- Runtime
- 42 min
Episode context
POW/MIA Bike 1 is Episode 1 in Season 2 of American Chopper. It aired on 2004-01-12. The runtime is 42 min.
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