Hardcore Pawn
Pawnbroker Les Gold and his two children, Seth and Ashley, operate Detroit's largest pawnshop.
Genre: Reality-TV
Cast:Les Gold , Seth Gold , Ashley Broad , Joel 'Big Joe' Shannon , Rich Pyle , Fielding 'Felix' Teichman , Bobby Janiec , Carneal 'Hook' Stiger , Dennis Kaminer , Tiffany Jean Jones , Karen Mitchel , Nikki Black , Brian Lattin , Rick Parisse , Bob Bedra , Lili Gold , Jeff West , Amber Taylor
S1.E1 ∙ Pilot: Robo Bites
Les Gold introduces viewers to the world of American Jewelry and Loan, a pawn shop in 8 Mile Detroit. Les and his son Seth try to manage irate customers and deal with head of security, Robo, biting a fellow employee.
S1.E2 ∙ Pilot: Ashley's Back
Les's daughter Ashley strikes a deal to return to the family business ,but it's not all plain sailing. A customer tries to pawn her teeth, another wants to sell his prize head and a drum kit comes in, but who will test it?
S1.E3 ∙ Dangerous Cash
An angry customer threatens Les and puts the entire store on high alert. Amidst the chaos, Ashley and Seth have a friendly wager on whether a stripper pole will sell. And when the angry customer returns, security lets them get away and Les unleashes his rage.
S1.E4 ∙ Booze & Guns
The Golds clash over the need to arm everyone in the store after a customer threatens Les. Then, the competition heats up between Ashley and Seth over the pawn of an alcoholic beverage machine. And, Ashley's negotiation skills are called into question when she can't close a deal.
S1.E5 ∙ Bulletproof Gator
When an alligator turns on its owner, he tries to sell it to the Golds. Ashley and Seth want no part of the reptile. But will Les' nostalgia force him to make a bad decision? Then, a man wants to pawn his bulletproof vest so Les tells him he needs to take him outside and test it. Plus, tempers flare when Ashley mishandles a motorcycle pawn and everyone questions her abilities. Will Daddy's little girl get her way?
S1.E6 ∙ Trouble Inside
An employee becomes violent and nearly tears the family apart. Then, Ashley goes through the roof when an aggressive customer tries to sell 50 pairs of some-not-so-clean panties. And its 'show and tell' when a wacky puppet-maker turns out replicas of the staff.
S1.E7 ∙ Moving Targets
Tensions boil over when a customer flips out over a mix-up with his gold chain. Then, Ashley loses it when a customer tries to pawn a cursed relic. Will its deadly history catch her in its grips...or will she throw it and the customer out the door?
S1.E8 ∙ Father vs. Son
Les and Seth clash over the business when Les' idea to give away massive cash in the parking lot creates a dangerous situation.
S1.E9 ∙ Les' Big Gamble
Les flips out when his security guard shouts at a customer. Then, the staff squirms when Seth and Ashley clash over whether or not to buy a collection of venomous reptiles and hissing roaches. And, disgusted by their security staff's performance, the Golds decide it's time to find a new head of security.
S1.E10 ∙ Gold at Gunpoint
Les takes Ashley and Seth to the pawn shop his Grandfather started in downtown Detroit. Then, a dominatrix brings her gear into the shop; will the Golds show this madam the door? And, Seth surprises his father with an emotional birthday present.
S2.E1 ∙ Crazy Cash
Les considers an item that's alleged to communicate with aliens. Then, Seth battles a lady who flips when she can't get her earrings back. Later, Ashley and Seth fight over a lost sale.
S2.E2 ∙ The Big Bet
Les challenges Seth to a sales competition. As the battle heats up, Les faces his most dangerous customer yet. Will security step in? And later, Ashley deals with a difficult customer.
S2.E3 ∙ Storm's a-Brewin'
Angry customers face long lines, and Les decides whether a customer is fencing stolen goods. Then, the Golds consider an old tractor. Later, Les must intervene in Seth and Ashley's feud.
S2.E4 ∙ Desperate Pawn
Seth takes a beating when a negotiation turns into a Kung Fu fiasco. Then, Ashley scrambles to find a customer's guitar. Later, the Golds face off against a mob of desperate customers.
S2.E5 ∙ Skulls & Scoundrels
A man claims he was sold a fake watch, and the Golds must prove themselves. Then, Ashley explodes when her dad doubts her, and Seth disagrees when Les buys an elephant skull.
S2.E6 ∙ The Gambler
When a high-stakes gambler needs funds, are the Golds pressing their luck? Then, Les calls security when an argument gets violent. Later, a customer tries to sell a gynecologist's table.
S2.E7 ∙ Fool's Gold
Things heat up when an employee is asked to strip down and test out a tanning machine then a customer tries to sell her gold bracelet but Les tells her it's a fake.
S2.E8 ∙ Cash Kings
Les makes an out-of-character impulse purchase that turns the pawn shop into an arcade. Then Ashley is threatened by a customer when a negotiation goes too far.
S3.E1 ∙ Hot Rods, Raging Tempers
When a customer tries to sell his dead wife's diamond ring, the Golds surprise him by turning the item into a priceless pendant. Plus, Ashley butts in on a heated negotiation sending Les through the roof and resulting in a full-out family feud.
S3.E2 ∙ Whack Job
A customer pushes the staff to their breaking point with an endless parade of worthless items. Then, Ashley asserts herself when a woman brings in what she claims is rare music box. And, Ashley and Seth band together against an unruly customer.
S3.E3 ∙ Acid Test
Seth wants to make an expensive purchase that he says can save the store thousands. Plus, a customer wants to sell a fur coat allegedly made of rare monkey fur. Will Les bite or is this deal just bananas?
S3.E4 ∙ Gold War
A granny threatens Seth with a shotgun when her fur coat turns up torn. Plus, Les has his hands full with a negotiation over a vintage gumball machine and an enticing gold sale.
S3.E5 ∙ Family Feud
Les and Seth battle it out over the business when a difference of opinion explodes into a family feud.
S3.E6 ∙ Bad Blood
Les and Seth go through the roof when an employee smashes a flat-screen TV. Then, a couple unloads a storage facility worth of goods on the Golds. Will it be a windfall or trash pile?
S3.E7 ∙ Les' Revenge
Les exacts revenge when Seth spends company money on an impulse purchase. Then, a customer pushes Rich too far and gets kicked to the curb.
S3.E8 ∙ Gold Hustle
Les loses it on Ashley when her bad behavior costs him a big customer. Then, it's showdown time when Ashley stands her ground against her father and brother.
S3.E9 ∙ Sibling War
Seth and Ashley's bitter rivalry reaches a boiling point and turns the store upside down.
S3.E10 ∙ Les' Way or the Highway
Les fights Seth over a critical business decision. Then, a mad scientist claims his vintage device can cure deadly diseases. Will the Golds bite or give Dr. Evil the boot?
S3.E11 ∙ Sucker Punch
Les scrambles to find a buyer for a pimped out party bus in order to win an old bet with Seth. And later, Seth makes a shocking revelation that sends a couple into a rampage.
S3.E12 ∙ Melted Gold
Seth steps in when a customer and employee square off in the parking lot. Then, Les and Ashley learn the meaning of "nut up" when they try to calm down a customer's maniacal mother.
S3.E13 ∙ I Quit!
Les and Seth face down Ashley in a final power struggle that could change the face of American Jewelry & Loan forever.
S4.E1 ∙ Life After Death
With Ashley gone, business is booming - so Seth thinks. A battle erupts over a customer's loan. Then, a rare Mustang interests Les. Later, Les wants Ashley back, but Seth won't hear of it.
S4.E2 ∙ Return of the Queen?
An angry customer makes Lee snap. The Golds are offered Saddam Hussein's personal items, but are they real? Les calls a family talk. Will Ashley return to the business or will Seth intervene?
S4.E3 ∙ Fire Bomb!
A customer tries to rip off the store. The Golds have a chance to buy a genuine Olympic torch. A car fire in the parking lot and even worse, someone may be inside.
S4.E4 ∙ Les Walks Out
With Les gone, Ashley plots Seth's demise. A disagreement over jewelry leads to a vicious standoff. The Golds debate purchasing signed Michael Jackson memorabilia. Seth dangles a deal, but is someone getting shafted?
S4.E5 ∙ Les' Loses It
Seth is determined to snag a trove of vintage sports cards. The Golds scream when they discover how a customer had been wearing some jewelry. Later drunk customer pushes Les too far.
S4.E6 ∙ Blood Lines
Ashley impresses with her negotiating skills, reigniting her feud with Seth.? Les is threatened when a shark suit sale goes wrong. Struggling with sibling rivalry, Les is forced to make a big decision.
S4.E7 ∙ Turf Wars
The store divided, Seth and Ashley fight to defend their turf. A fake ID puts Les in a dangerous situation. A man with some gear for sale turns a business deal into a brawl.?
S4.E8 ∙ All in the Family
Tensions between Ashley and Seth run high, but a demanding customer forces them to band together. An Elvis record may command major cash. The gloves come off when a customer threatens Les.
S4.E9 ∙ Ashley vs. Rich
Rich invades Ashley's territory in the jewelry and loan department. Seth negotiates for jewels --and freaks at a customer's bad behavior. Les eyes a piece of movie memorabilia.
S4.E10 ∙ New Hire. Now Fire!
Seth challenges a 'roid-raging meathead to protect his father. Ashley surprises everyone with a new hire, who ends up taking the store's jewelry. A confrontation erupts and Seth is forced to step in.
S4.E11 ∙ Seth vs. Rich
Ashley faces danger head-on when a riled-up customer refuses to leave the store.
S4.E12 ∙ Drop the Bomb
Les hatches a plan to celebrate the store's 30th Anniversary.
S4.E13 ∙ Total Meltdown
As the deadline approaches, Seth and Ashley scramble to pull their individual events together. Amidst a crushing wall of pressure from Les, customers that have fully lost their minds and fierce sibling rivalry, the chaos mounts to a breaking point. But when the dust settles and the cash is counted, Les delivers devastating news that rocks his family and staff to the core.
S5.E1 ∙ Aftermath
With Les' threat of opening another store looming in the air, Seth and Ashley must band together to convince him otherwise.
S5.E2 ∙ Final Decision
Les reveals to Seth and Ashley whether he'll buy the new pawn shop, but his decision has bigger consequences than anyone could have imagined.
S5.E3 ∙ Stolen Gold?
After purchasing the new store, Les discovers a bag of jewels in an old employee's desk.
S5.E4 ∙ Banned for Life
Seth gets schooled when a customer gives him a hard lesson in fine crystal jewelry.
S5.E5 ∙ Rematch: Ashley vs. Tressa
Ashley's nemesis Tressa returns to sell the Rolex that got her fired.
S5.E6 ∙ More Money. More Problems.
Les sends a troop of employees to the new store.
S5.E7 ∙ Les Hunts a Thief
Les discovers someone has broken into one of the backrooms and begins a full scale manhunt. Meanwhile, a customer tries to sell a guitar signed by Kid Rock and reveals a tightly guarded secret that has Rich seeing a pile of cash.
S5.E8 ∙ Full Metal Panic
Les and Seth go ballistic when they discover loans are down for the first time in history.
S5.E9 ∙ Dirty Tape
Ashley comes out from behind the security glass to confront a menacing customer head-on. Then, rare Nirvana memorabilia has Seth and Rich seeing dollar signs, but will the nostalgia cause them to spend too much?
S5.E10 ∙ Only in Detroit
Seth sees stars when a former NHL MVP comes into the shop with a buddy.
S5.E11 ∙ Blackout!
A storm threatens to knock out the store's power. With piles of cash at risk, Seth scrambles to create a battle plan only to be shot down by his father's old-school philosophy that insists "everything will be ok."
S5.E12 ∙ Gold Battle Begins
Seth confronts Les about the blackout and opens the door to a screaming match over their conflicting business styles.
S5.E13 ∙ Gold Day in Hell
Les discovers Seth's plan to change the business structure and goes behind his back to confront the employees head-on.
S5.E14 ∙ Face Off
Tensions are at an all time high following Seth's stand-off with Les.
S5.E15 ∙ Last Man Standing
Seth must prove his worth after Les hands him the keys to the kingdom.
S5.E16 ∙ Family Traitor!
Seth makes a major mistake that could lead the store to a financial disaster.
S5.E17 ∙ Millionaire Mayhem
Les and Seth eye a $20,000 sale when a client requests a custom diamond ring be made in 24 hours.
S5.E18 ∙ Urban Hillbilly
The Golds face-off with the dirty South when an urban hillbilly tries to sell them unusual items to fund his farm.
S5.E19 ∙ Poachers!
Competitors are a fact of life in business, but when merchants start poaching customers on Les' property, he plans to catch them in the act.
S5.E20 ∙ Ashley's Breakdown
Seth explodes when Ashley buys a worthless roulette table, but what starts out as a compulsive argument turns into the worst fight in the family's history.
S5.E21 ∙ Ashley's Aftermath
Ashley returns to put Seth in his place. Meanwhile, a customer is robbed and fights to sell her last remaining possession. And later, Les sits his kids down for a royal reaming that may finally get them both on track.
S5.E22 ∙ Devil in Detroit
A rash of break-ins has the Golds on high alert. As they prepare to catch a thief, a customer comes in claiming to be the Devil himself. Can they strike a deal or will they be forced to exorcise him from the premises? And later, security catches a burglar in the parking lot, but as they drag her inside, they're hit with a surprise no one saw coming.
S5.E23 ∙ Cash Money Moron
Les takes a customer's word on an item's value and forks over massive cash. But later, Ashley makes a discovery that leaves Les looking like a fool. Can he turn around this catastrophe or will he be hung out to dry???
S5.E24 ∙ You're Fired. I Quit!
Seth schemes to get some fresh cash into his internet department, but when one of his guys makes a colossal mistake, Les demands blood. Unwilling to hand his father a severed head, Seth takes a stand and squares off against Les.
S5.E25 ∙ Kill Em All
Les discovers broken merchandise and calls his staff to the carpet. The next person to step out of line is getting fired.
S5.E26 ∙ Rich vs. Les
Tensions are at an all time high as Les aims to fire the next bumbling employee. But when Rich makes a fatal error it leads to an unforeseen ending that could change 25 years of history.
S6.E1 ∙ Rich Returns?
Rich returns to confront Les about being fired. In a last-ditch effort, Rich spots what he thinks are stolen goods.
S6.E2 ∙ The Shocker
Seth's new money scheme draws harsh criticism from Ashley. But if it works, it could means millions for the store.
S6.E3 ∙ Million Dollar Story
Les loves a good story, but is he being duped by a group of savvy salesmen? Seth and Ashley try to pin him to the wall on his intent to buy, but Les stands firm.
S6.E4 ∙ Amy Got Back
Seth is blindsided when Les brings back ex-employee Amy who he claims screwed them over. While she's known for flaking out, she racks up sales better than anyone in the store.
S6.E5 ∙ Tripped Out Cash
Les buys rare rock memorabilia that may be worth a pile of cash. Then, when a man gets caught trying to secretly sell his girlfriend's ring, she dishes out a punishment that's never been seen in the store before.
S6.E6 ∙ Motor Mouth
Les is tempted to break store policy when a fast-talking customer pins him to the wall. But when Seth steps in, will the cash be taken off the table?
S6.E7 ∙ Cold-Blooded Robbery
A customer is found hiding in a refrigerator. Ashley swears he was waiting for closing time to sneak out and rob them. She demands they hire overnight security, but Les squashes the plan. It's a move he may regret come nightfall.
S6.E8 ∙ Les' Spending Spree
Les is handing out the hundreds for a parade of items that Seth and Ashley claim are worthless. When the kids reveal his backroom piled sky-high with everything from Pontiacs to prosthetics Les is flat out busted.
S6.E9 ∙ Burmese or Busted?
Les is presented with a jar of gold powder that could be worth thousands, but Ashley is convinced it's nothing more than eye shadow. An explosive acid test reveals its true nature.
S6.E10 ∙ Lawyer Up Son
A conflict over a fake receipt turns into a full-blown war at the window. But when Les tries to call the customer's bluff, she comes back with a Motor City lawyer who could land Les in hot water. But Mr. Gold has a big surprise up his sleeve.
S6.E11 ∙ Seth's Big Bet
Ashley challenges Seth to a unique competition that puts the Golden boy in over his head. If he can't deliver the goods, the world will hear the one thing he's been fighting to keep a secret.
S6.E12 ∙ Oh No He Didn't
The kids discover their other store is quietly going bust. When they confront him with the proposition to sell it, Les flies off the handle making it crystal clear that the store is not for sale.
S6.E13 ∙ Oh Yes He Did
Seth's secret plan to sell Pontiac is in full motion, but when it hits a snag, Ashley is pulled into the fray.
S6.E14 ∙ Family Matters
After Seth attempted to sell his father's business out from under him, Les cannot forgive or forget his son's betrayal.
S6.E15 ∙ Pay to Play
When a rare guitar finds its way into the shop, the Golds can't decide if it's the real deal, or a fake.
S6.E16 ∙ Shell Game
Les can't?believe that a hustler would edge in on his turf, but when customers start getting scammed in his parking lot, the Golds have no choice but to take action - and fast.
S6.E17 ∙ Gold Meltdown
A Hollywood player brings in a high end custom job that has Seth scrambling, but one sloppy mistake could lead to disaster.
S6.E18 ∙ Vintage Victory
When a junky old bike rolls in, Les and Ashley are at odds as to what it's worth.
S6.E19 ∙ Ashley's Bad Day
Ashley's attitude is nothing new, but when her sass starts costing the store business, its up to Les and Seth to get to the root of her problems.
S6.E20 ∙ Motor City Dream Cruise
Detroit hosts its annual Dream Cruise, and the Golds know they have just one day to cash in on automotive merchandise.
S6.E21 ∙ Unforgiven
When Rich commits a fireable offence at the jewelry counter, Seth pushes for forgiveness but his dad refuses.
S6.E22 ∙ Junkyard Intervention
With the warehouse overflowing with broken electronics, Seth decides to orders a dumpster to get rid of the junk - behind his father's back.
S6.E23 ∙ Watch Out
After purchasing a top notch watch for an amazing price, Les shows it off to Seth and Ashley.
S6.E24 ∙ Les' Mojo
A lot has been going wrong for Les lately, and after whiffing at some sweet deals, this could be the worst day on record for him.?
S6.E25 ∙ To Catch a Thief, Part 1
When jewelry is found scattered on the floor, Les think it's just a mistake.
S6.E26 ∙ To Catch a Thief, Part 2
With a thief in their midst, the Golds set up a sting to try and catch the culprit.
S7.E1 ∙ Frisky Business
After a devastating betrayal by their head of security, the Golds must crack down to protect themselves and their business - but when Seth's security measures go too far, he finds himself in the line of fire from Les, Ashley, and the entire staff.?
S7.E2 ∙ Short Staffed
Seth's security crackdown rubs the redeem girls the wrong way, and American Jewelry comes up short staffed - forcing the Golds to man the windows.? Out of his element, Seth struggles to stay on the ball, and with each new high drama customer, gets closer and closer to his breaking point.?
S7.E3 ∙ Monster Deals
Seth and Ashley battle it out to see who can bring in more new customers to the store.? Ashley's idea really blows up, but Seth has a secret plan in the works - and one that might just push his sister over the edge, and out of American Jewelry.?
S7.E4 ∙ Tipped Off
Customer drama is nothing new to the Golds, but when uproar in the pawn line reveals that an employee may be taking bribes, Ashley vows to get to the bottom of things.? Les and Seth brush off her conspiracy theory until a blow up on the floor forces them to pay attention.?
S7.E5 ∙ Redeem Girl Rumble
With employee relations not his strong suit, Seth tries to make amends by moving staff around.? Yet his plan backfires when his swap leads to a staff throw down.? Plus, Les checks out an old school peep show,
S7.E6 ∙ Busted
With their father/son relationship already on the rocks, a major miscommunication between Les and Seth could land a key employee on the chopping block.? Ashley tries to keep the peace, but could the damage be too deep??
S7.E7 ∙ Watch Your Back
When Les allows a $60,000 watch to walk out the door on a handshake agreement, Seth and Ashley flip out. Will Les' old school rule pay off - or leave the family in the lurch? Plus, a life sized Silver Surfer slides into the shop, and Didgeridoo leaves the staff breathless.
S7.E8 ∙ American Jewelry & Zoo
n the wake of Les' bum watch deal, Seth and Ashley get on his case to curb his crazy buys.? He makes a deal to get the kids off his back, but when some interesting animals come through the door, it might be too much for Les to resist.?
S7.E9 ∙ Les Sells Out
Les has finally heard enough from Seth and Ashley about his bum watchband deal and bets that he can sell them off just to get the kids off his back.
S7.E10 ∙ You Bet Your Butt
Seth and Ashley have betting on the brain and start the day with a wager that has leaves one of them dressed to the nines.
S7.E11 ∙ Homefront Heat
Ashley is livid when she gets cut out of a deal by Les and Seth.? Trying to keep the peace and the business running smoothly, Les separates the siblings, but the battle spills onto the sales floor in a huge way.
S7.E12 ∙ Strike Out
Sibling rivalry is at an all-time high between Seth and Ashley, and when she faces down not one but two baseball deals that are clearly outside her comfort zone, Seth cries foul.
S7.E13 ∙ Les Goes Down
Brawling isn't out of the ordinary at American Jewelry and loan, but when customers throw down in the parking lot before the doors even open, Les knows it's a bad sign.
S7.E14 ∙ Bad Trouble Here
With Les out of commission, Seth and Ashley run the shop as co-managers, but when Seth's decision to cut back on staff leaves Ashley alone on the floor with one too many crazy customers, it's clear that sharing duties just won't work.
S7.E15 ∙ The Trouble with Michael
When a problem customer crosses the line, Ashley wants to ban him for good, while Seth thinks he's harmless.
S7.E16 ∙ Seth in Charge
With Les on the mend, Seth jumps at the chance to manage the store but his new idea to overhaul the lines creates major problems that Ashley is quick to point out.? Will these growing pains blow over?
S7.E17 ∙ Back in Action
Les is back on top, taking full control of the store - but when he crashes in on deal after deal, Seth and Ashley think he might be pushing too far, too fast.
S7.E18 ∙ Back to the Hustle
When two teens claim that they got scammed by a mystery woman with an inside connection to the shop, Seth brushes them off, but Ashley makes it her job to find out if they are telling the truth.
S7.E19 ∙ Seth Snaps
As acting manager, Ashley makes sure Seth feels the heat - and gets major payback. Will he grin and bear it, so that Les will finally take him off probation?
S7.E20 ∙ Computer Crash
When the computers go down, chaos at American Jewelry runs sky high. Lines run out the door and the customers are not too happy about waiting around - forcing Ashley to swallow her pride and ask her brother for help.
S7.E21 ∙ All-American Jewelry and Loan
Seth gets his hands on a baseball allegedly signed by Babe Ruth himself. But when he shells out some major bucks to have it authenticated, will his gamble pay off? Or will he strike out?
S7.E22 ∙ Breakdown at Tiffany's
When a cranky customer brings in a rare antique diamond pocket watch, Ashley and Les think it could be worth thousands but need verification before shelling out the big bucks.
S7.E23 ∙ Gold Crash
With a major drop in the price of gold, the store takes a huge financial hit. It's up to the Golds to sell, sell, sell, and make up for the loss.
S7.E24 ∙ Harold's Gamble
Les falls in love with a luxury watch and asks the store's watch expert, Harold, for his opinion on its legitimacy.
S7.E25 ∙ The Outsider
Seth brings in a consultant in a desperate bid to increase their retail business in the wake of the gold price crash. But when the outsider calls Les' expertise into question, there may be hell to pay at American Jewelry. Plus, the Golds check out Star Trek memorabilia that is out of this world, and one hot mama throws a tantrum when Ashley refuses to pawn her busted car seat.
S7.E26 ∙ Seth's Secret
Angry over his father's dismissal of the consultant hired to help increase their sales, Seth goes MIA, leaving the store in the lurch. When he doesn't come back, Les goes looking - and is shocked at where he finds his son spending his time. Plus, Ashley holds her own with a pack of wild animals, and a lady who thinks bigger is better - no matter what.
S8.E1 ∙ Seth's Return
Les is devastated when he suspects Seth of doing deals behind his back with a competitor. Can he lure his son back to American Jewelry, or will their confrontation ultimately split the family apart for good? Plus, Ashley gets spooked by a skeleton rock band, Bobby J tosses the pigskin for a big win, and a vintage Dick Tracy radio watch leads to a very surprising offer from Les.
S8.E2 ∙ Fishing for Trouble
Les and Ashley get reeled in by the World's Largest Fishing Lure, but Seth thinks it will be a tough sell. Will they hook a big sale with this one of a kind piece? Or find themselves all washed up by the end of the day? Plus, things get physical when Byron is pushed too far, and Les squares off with a hot headed hillbilly.
S8.E3 ∙ Scent of Deception
When Ashley smells weed in the warehouse, the hunt is on to find out who is getting high at work. Will Les's big cash reward bring out the snitches? Or will Seth's plan to drug test their employees reveal the culprit? Plus, Les takes a ride on a sweet custom three wheeled motorbike, and a potential Picasso comes through the door at American Jewelry and Loan.
S8.E4 ∙ Growing Pains
Les is always on the lookout for deals, but when he hears about a hook up for truckloads of brand new goods, he makes a move that could change the store forever. Later, Seth takes a spin on a bar stool racer, Bobby J saddles up to a bucking bull, and Les goes toe to toe with a wanna be Liberace.
S8.E5 ∙ Daddy Daughter Dance
When Ashley snags a deal away from Les right under his nose, the family decides to hold a father daughter sales competition, with Seth as the judge. Can Ashley hustle hard enough to beat her father, the master? Or will Les sound the alarm on a huge last minute deal for the win? Plus, Bobby J goes for a dangerous ride he won't soon forget, and Seth calls in a favor from an old friend when some creepy Friday the 13th merchandise comes through the door.
S8.E6 ∙ Drama Online, Part 1
When Seth needs help in the online department, Les volunteers Ashley - who immediately oversteps by putting a rare Olympic torch from Seth's personal collection up for sale. When the item goes MIA, all hell breaks loose with the store's reputation and a lot of money on the line. Plus, Les gets his hands on some petrified animal anatomy that he may wish he never picked up and helps a tongue tied customer negotiate a sweet deal on a creepy Gothic Hope Chest.
S8.E7 ∙ Drama Online, Part 2
After tearing through the online department, Ashley has to face the consequences when her rash instruction leads to the destruction of an important shipment.Plus, Seth takes a ride in a hovercraft, and Les puts up his dealing dukes to do business with Muhammad Ali Jr.
S8.E8 ∙ Seth's Soft Side
A valuable guitar strikes a special chord in Seth, a customer tries to buy a fancy watch with questionable coin, and Les does a deal - with his doppelg?nger?
S8.E9 ∙ Seth's Gamble, Part 1
When Seth has just five minutes to bid on a valuable sports card auction, he takes a shot - without telling his Dad. But when the big boss finds out he spent thousands without a word, Les throws down the gauntlet - sell everything in a week, or pay out of pocket. Will Seth be able to make the sale? Or will he lose his shirt? Plus, Ashley tries to make a deal with a dancer on a Chinese Dragon, and Les challenges some college boys to go shot for shot with potent Snake Wine.
S8.E10 ∙ Seth's Gamble, Part 2
After spending a fortune on sports memorabilia, Seth comes down to the wire to sell it all before his Dad's deadline, or else he'll be out thousands of dollars. Plus, Les checks out a sweet Starfire Convertible, and Ashley tussles with a woman who won't take rabbit for an answer when it comes to her fur.
S8.E11 ∙ Guards Go Home
When the security guards start spooking customers, the Les sends them home to teach them a lesson. Yet when some angry customers make outrageous demands, and the Golds have to fend for themselves, Ashley isn't so sure her dad's choice was the right one. Will the family be able to defend their turf on their own? Or will business as usual - but without security - put them in danger? Plus, a sweet 1972 Cadillac looks great, but smells less so, and a pair of WWII binoculars signed by an important historical figure.
S8.E12 ∙ Busted Deal
Les makes a major deal with a new supplier for a truckload of TVs, but with the store already bursting at the seams, Seth and Ashley don't want the goods. When Ashley goes behind her Dad's back to "fix" things, Les flips out - but he may just have something new up his sleeve that will change Ashley's role at American Jewelry forever. Plus, Les gets giddy over rare Detroit Tigers memorabilia and a pint sized classic car.
S8.E13 ∙ New Blood
When Ashley betrays her father's trust and cancels his big TV deal, Les decides to make a power play and offer a brand new item in the jewelry department - stainless steel. But when she refuses to sell it at her counter, Les must bring in a secret weapon to do what his daughter won't. Plus, a mistaken identi-kitty has a wild customer disrobing on the sales floor, Seth and Byron try their hand at judging the next "Detroit Idol" in the middle of the showroom.
S8.E14 ∙ Meet the New Girl
Cousin Karen is ready to shakes things up on the showroom floor and make some major sales - but Ashley is less than thrilled to have someone invading her turf. Will Karen be able to help out when Ashley's brash demeanor threatens to drive away customers? Or, is it Gold way or the highway for the new girl? Plus, Seth checks out a red hot 1974 Camaro, and Les makes a friend from Holland.
S8.E15 ∙ Fan Favorites
A look at the Top 20 moments from past episodes of Hardcore Pawn, selected from a poll of viewers.
S8.E16 ∙ Cousin Competition
When Les takes his niece Karen under his wing to help out at the jewelry counter, Ashley doesn't hide her jealousy well. But will her sky high bidding on a one of a kind sculpture win back her Dad's good favor? Or drive him mad? Plus, a smoking granny gets hotheaded over a fake purse with Les, while Seth and Bobby J contemplate a road trip when a retro VW bus rolls onto the lot.
S8.E17 ∙ Gold vs. Gold
Seth thinks Les is stuck in the past for hand delivering their gold to a refinery on the West Coast, and bets his dad that his new mail order service will provide a better return. But will the easy way pay off? Or cost the Golds a pretty penny? Plus, a senior strongman impresses the heck out of Ashley and Les, and Seth gets energized over an incredibly rare 1981 Bradley electric car.
S8.E18 ∙ Karen vs. Ashley
Tensions between Karen and Ashley explode on the sales floor and when Les discovers that Ashley has banished Karen to a storage room he puts them both in the doghouse. Plus, Lady Gaga's bass player blows Les away with an act of kindness, and a guy tries selling Seth presidential autographs for 40 thousand dollars.
S8.E19 ∙ Buy Baby Buy
Les goes on a buying spree that leaves his staff wondering what's going on. Karen needs Byron's help to handle a pair of unruly piano players, and a nine-year-old kid gives Seth a run for his money on the sale of a rare sports item.
S8.E20 ∙ Shakedown!
A shakedown artist tries to make Les an offer he can't refuse, but the Golds fight back and turn the tables on the hustler. Seth and Karen feel the power of the force when a customer brings in a pair of high-end light sabers, and Ashley has her hands full with an angry customer who claims Ashley injured her.
S8.E21 ∙ Along Came a Spider
Ashley pranks Seth to teach him a lesson about locking his door, but Seth evens the score with a prank of his own. Les takes the plunge on a prison toilet, and a ventriloquist offers to sell his dummy to Bobby J.
S8.E22 ∙ Inside Job
When the Golds uncover a series of bogus pawns, their investigation leads to a trusted employee and a confession. Karen handles a tough guy with bad manners, and Seth tries making a deal for a Big Bird with a little kid.
S8.E23 ∙ The Hot Rod
Les and Seth visit a customer with a garage full of amazing vintage cars. Against his kids' wishes, Les offers big money for one of the guy's golden oldies...but can he close the deal? While a male stripper gives Byron the slip, Karen stumbles making a big deal and Ashley forces a customer to kiss a Gremlin for cash.
S8.E24 ∙ Ashley in Charge
With Les and Seth away at the Autorama car show, and Ashley in charge of the store, the employees go a little crazy. Karen gets caught putting on a fashion show during store hours, and Bobby J gets called out for being rude to a customer. Seth accuses his sister of being a bad manager, but Ashley gets the last laugh.
S8.E25 ∙ Karen in the Middle
When an argument with Seth leaves Ashley in tears, Karen attempts to broker a peace deal. Seth refuses, but Karen's gesture brings her and Ashley closer together. Plus, Bobby J takes a joyride on two-story tractor, and a watch snob finds himself on Seth's bad side.
S8.E26 ∙ Million Dollar Deal, Part 1
A ventriloquist leaves Karen and Bobby J speechless, and an angry MMA fighter takes a swing at Byron. Plus, an odd couple delivers one of the biggest surprises in store history when they try to sell the Golds art they claim is worth over a million dollars. The paperwork is fishy, but the Golds bring in an art expert who believes the paintings are genuine masterpieces by grandmasters.
S8.E27 ∙ Million Dollar Deal, Part 2
The Golds' investigation into the million dollar art deal takes more twists and turns, but eventually, Les shakes hands on the single biggest purchase in store history. Then, a shocking phone call reveals the art deal may be a fraud, and the mega-deal is in jeopardy.
S9.E1 ∙ Million Dollar Resolve
The Golds have the opportunity of a lifetime when they stumble upon pieces of art that could be worth millions. But will they strike it rich or will they be left holding the bag? Seth gambles on a piece of Detroit history, and Ashley's patience is put to the test when dealing with a customer and his memories of his long lost cow.
S9.E2 ∙ High Roller
Les hands out his biggest loan ever on a luxurious Rolls Royce, leaving Seth and Ashley concerned that the failed art deal may have messed with their dad's head! Will this latest gamble pay off or will another shady transaction leave Les' ego in tatters? Karen gets an impromptu lesson in martial arts, but can she strike a deal with her sensei? Plus, size really does matter when it comes to monster trucks.
S9.E3 ∙ The Drag Race
When Les puts the kibosh on Seth's outlandish plan to boost business, father and son head to the race track to decide who's boss. Plus, Ashley shows off her haggling skills on a mannequin outfitted in bondage gear, but not before having some fun...at Bobby J's expense.
S9.E4 ∙ Lights, Camera, Drama!
The Golds gear up to shoot a new commercial for the store which can only mean drama. All Les cares about is putting out a good product, but will everyone be happy with the final result? Plus, the shop gets a handful of sexy, when a woman tries to find her perfect mink coat.
S9.E5 ∙ Karen's Big Idea
When Karen convinces Les to let her bring in a Feng Shui expert, will it boost sales and bring in positive energy? Ashley and Seth have some serious doubts. Plus, Seth gets an opportunity to buy a piece of Detroit Tigers history when a customer brings in four game-used bases from the 2011 playoffs.
S9.E6 ∙ The Estate Sale
Ashley and Les hit the road to get first dibs on a huge estate sale, but will they find treasure or fool's gold? Seth takes a custom Corvette go-kart for a spin but pumps the brakes on the deal when the 12-year-old owner tries to play hardball. Plus, what price is Karen willing to pay to get her hands on a piece of '70s movie memorabilia?
S9.E7 ∙ Professor Les
When Les gets a last-minute invite to give a lecture at a local business school, Seth takes the pressure off by writing his speech. Can Les pull it off? Or will Seth's words translate into a disaster? Plus, Ashley and Bobby J go to war over a collection of Nerf guns, and negotiations hit a fever pitch when a wannabe ventriloquist walks in with a dummy that bears a striking resemblance to one of the Golds.
S9.E8 ∙ War on the Floor
Les questions Ashley's management skills after two employees get into a fight on the shop floor. Will Ashley succeed as a peacemaker or create an even bigger problem? Meanwhile, Seth stumbles upon what could possibly be the biggest memorabilia deal the store has ever seen, but will it tank?
S9.E9 ∙ Secret Shopper
Les hatches a secret plan to put his employees to the test, but how will Seth, Ashley and Karen react when they find out they've also been put under the microscope? Plus, a man in search of the perfect engagement ring ends up giving everyone road rage when he blocks the store parking lot with his truck.
S9.E10 ∙ Cousin vs. Cousin
When Ashley interferes with one of Karen's sales on the shop floor, a family feud breaks out. Les urges them to work together, but when Ashley's half-hearted efforts to mentor Karen almost result in a big loss for the store, Les has had enough. Plus, Seth gets quite the show when a rock metal group shopping for a guitar breaks out into an impromptu jam session.
S9.E11 ∙ Seth's Big Mistake
Les finally lands a buyer for his special edition Lee Iacocca Mustang, but loses his cool when he learns Seth sent the hot rod out on consignment. Can Seth get the car back in time? Plus, Ashley sniffs out a bad deal on a Pepe le Pew statue, and Byron shows a Rick James wannabe the front door.
S9.E12 ∙ Three Ring Circus Part 1
A customer's dunk tank inspires Karen to come up with a big idea for the shop. Seth and Les are on board, but will Ashley be down for the cause when she finds out what they have planned for her? Plus, Byron puts two hockey fans in the penalty box when they get physical over a vintage puck.
S9.E13 ∙ Three Ring Circus Part 2
It's the day of the big event. Can ringmaster Karen pull it off without a hitch? Or will someone sabotage her efforts to impress her Uncle Les? And later, Ashley gives Les an ultimatum that could change the history of American Jewelry and Loan forever.
