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The Pawn Stars are blown away when they meet a guy selling his homemade mortar that fires a very unique brand of ammunition--bowling balls. Will the gang line up their aim and strike a deal or will a misfire send the deal into the gutter? Then Rick is handed an extremely rare World War II gas mask believed to have been designed for baby. Will Rick try to buy this unusual artifact, or will he throw the baby out with the bathwater? And later, the Old Man has a chance to buy an original unused ticket to the 1965 classic bout between Muhammad Ali and Floyd Patterson. Will the Pawn Stars go the distance for this piece of boxing memorabilia or will a surprise uppercut sting like a bee?

Look out below when the Pawn Stars set their aim on a World War II era bomb-sight. Used by U.S. bombers to direct their big-bang cargo, will the guys be able to keep this negotiation on target, or will heavy flak blow the deal out of the sky? Then, Corey and the Old Man hope their fortunes will rise when they go check out a stock ticker from the 1930's. Will this deal pay big dividends, or will the market crash and burst their bubble? And later, when Antwaun the shop security guard shows interest in learning the pawn business, Chumlee agrees to teach him how it's done. But can Chumlee go from class clown to teacher's pet without a trip to the principal's office?

The Pawn Stars are amazed when a first issue Spider-Man comic book swings into the shop. Potentially worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, will the guys have the spidey-sense to buy this super rare book or will they tangle up the negotiation? Then, a guy moseys in with an antique 1860 Colt Army Pistol. Considered the assault weapon of it's day, will Rick have the firepower to draw up a deal? And later, Old Man checks out a gold mining stock certificate issued to author Mark Twain. Issued in 1876, will the deal pan out, or will the guys end up in a deep hole?

Hold steady and fire with Pawn Stars as Rick checks out a Japanese Knee Mortar. Used in WWII for fighting in the dense jungles of the Pacific, will Rick see the chance to make a deal, or does the seller not even have a leg to stand on? Then, Corey and Chumlee read the fine print when an original signed copy of Wayne Gretzky's NHL contract skates into the shop. Will the guys pass, or take off the gloves and fight for it? And later, Corey continues to push for a partner's stake in the pawn shop by betting Rick he can make bigger deals. Will the gamble pay off?

It's the surprise of a lifetime, when the Pawn Stars give Chumlee a customized Harley-Davidson FXR for his 30th birthday. Will he join them on their trip to the motorcycle rally in Sturgis, or faint from the shock? Then, Rick and the Old Man look at a collection of original blueprints from the U.S.S. Maine. A battleship whose sinking led to the Spanish-American War, do the guys score a direct hit with these rare drawings? Then, Rick is spinning over a wooden 1940s airplane propeller. Hand-carved by master propeller maker Ole Fahlin, will negotiations go sky-high, or never even get off the ground?

Start your hog and ride with the Pawn Stars as they head to the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Can Rick relax and enjoy the trip, or will he stop and hunt for deals along the way? And back in Las Vegas, the Old Man and Olivia are holding down the shop. Will school be in session as he teaches her the pawn biz, or will he just take a nap and make her do all the work? And later, the guys arrive in Sturgis, but Rick spots a sweet deal, a 1966 Honda CB160 motorcycle. Is he just window-shopping, or will he insist on mixing business with pleasure?

The Pawn Stars are presented with one of most unique items to ever hobble its way into the shop--a pirate's peg leg. Will the gang gather up a sizable bounty for this rare piece of piracy lore, or will they be forced to walk the plank? Then Rick has a chance to buy a brand new, top of the line, archery bow. Can he find the target price with the fiber-optic sights, or will this black bow backfire? And later a man wheels up to the shop with a full size, hand carved, wooden motorcycle. Can the shop widdle down the price or will this deal get axed?

The Old Man hopes to hit a home run when a baseball autographed by the 1951 World Series Champion New York Yankees comes into the shop but he'll need to verify its authenticity before he steps up to the plate. Then, Rick checks out a 25-piece Knights of the Round Table set but with all the kings' men accounted for, is it really worth its weight in gold? Finally, the Pawn Stars have a chance to buy a West Point Cadet jacket owned by a famous general in 1909--will they try it on for size, or send it to the Salvation Army?

The Pawn Stars are blown away when they meet a guy selling his homemade mortar that fires a very unique brand of ammunition--bowling balls. Will the gang line up their aim and strike a deal or will a misfire send the deal into the gutter? Then Rick is handed an extremely rare World War II gas mask believed to have been designed for baby. Will Rick try to buy this unusual artifact, or will he throw the baby out with the bathwater? And later, the Old Man has a chance to buy an original unused ticket to the 1965 classic bout between Muhammad Ali and Floyd Patterson. Will the Pawn Stars go the distance for this piece of boxing memorabilia or will a surprise uppercut sting like a bee?

The guys attempt to build the perfect car for the apocalypse--affordable, fun to drive, and still zombie-proof. After testing its performance, weaponry, and defenses, they have to race across a ghost town with the Post-Apocalypse Stig in hot pursuit.

We find out what goes on in Adam's head as he takes control of the show and gets to do whatever he wants. First he tries to teach Tanner and Rut how to play football--with an automotive twist. Then he reveals his own concept car designed to protect you against the worst things on the road--other drivers. Finally, he gets behind the wheel of the legendary Ford GT40 and puts a bizarre twist on the classic Le Mans race where Ford beat Ferrari, with an unsuspecting Rutledge at the wheel of the Ferrari.

It starts with a spark, but some ideas catch fire and in the process change the world. Necessity is the mother of invention--from darkness, man found light (the candle) and from even the farthest distances we can still find each other (the telephone). But some inventions have transformed our lives far beyond our homes (the steam engine), our planet (the telescope), and our wildest dreams (the Internet). This countdown highlights how human ingenuity comes in all shapes and sizes. Some were born from the humblest means (the hammer) while others push the limits of what was ever believed possible (the airplane). But regardless of the ratio of inspiration to perspiration, each invention to make the cut was destined to change our lives forever.

The gadget: It's small enough to hold in your hands. It's mechanical or electronic, and mass-produced. It's a personal item that evolves from novelty to necessity--and ultimately shows its paradigm-shifting power. In this two-hour special, the editors of Popular Mechanics and a panel of experts join forces with HISTORY to rank the most influential inventions of the past 200 years and tell the surprising stories behind them.

Hat's off to the Pawn Stars, when a man brings in a signed print of Abraham Lincoln. Will Rick write off this presidential paper as an impostor or will he decide this Abe truly is honest? Then, the guys are presented with a turn of the century parade cannon. Originally used to salute Civil War veterans, will Rick pay tribute to this rare piece of ordnance, or will he rain on the seller's parade? And later, Corey and the Old Man encounter a steel mandolin from the 1940's. A bit worse for wear, does this rusty relic have a few songs left in it, or will the seller be strumming the blues?

The guys head to Michigan hoping to strike automotive gold in the heart of the America's car capital. Clearing the contents of derelict storage lockers, Brian's sprawling auction house is a picker's playground where Mike and Frank get junk drunk as they dig deep. The guys next meet Jim's awesome collection of original automotive advertising art. And Tony wants to thin out his collection of old car and gas station memorabilia. Hoping for a lottery-style return, Mike and Frank battle it out for a collection of motometers before uncovering two items, each with a jaw-dropping pedigree. And Mike makes a sweet deal with a museum curator to ensure that a rare piece of car history finds a permanent place of honor.

To escape the BP oil spill, Tom moved his family and considerable collection to a motel in North Carolina. Each room in stuffed and he's ready to sell so he can renovate. The guys flip for his Indian motorcycle collection and Frank gambles on a pricey samurai artifact. They visit a former Harley Davidson dealership, and they discover a South Carolina spot that leads to Gerald's awesome one-man town. Packed with petroliana, it's a picker's paradise and he's ready to make a deal. And Frank finds out about the Samurai uniform he bought.

This episode is all about the Benjamins, baby. It's a salute to the biggest bigwigs in history. The millionaires, billionaires, and multi-kajillionaires that lived large, then died rich without trying. Find out how John Rockefeller made his dough, why Marie Antoinette lost her bread (and her head), and which Roman emperor hosted parties so depraved that Penthouse made a movie about them. Also, jokes.

Our comedians are cracking wise at the most awesomely epic feats...and utterly demoralizing defeats the world has ever seen. From Lindbergh to the Hindenburg , it's a look at the big moments that shaped the course of human events for better and worse. It's what you need to know about the major turning points in history with no risk of motion sickness. Plus, tips on how to avoid getting the Black Plague!

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The hard-hitting U.S. Army Rangers and Britain's battle-tested Royal Air Force Regiment square off against each other -- and against a "Rogue" squad of private Military Contractors -- combat vets who now fight for the highest bidder. These three teams go head-to-head in competitions including machine gun and sniper rifle shooting, Close Quarters Combat, and a mission to rescue an agent held by enemy forces.

Two front-line warriors from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne unit go head to head against commandos from the Israeli Defense Force--born and bred to defend the toughest turf on Earth. They also face a "Rogue" squad of private "guns for hire" contractors. Competitions include machine gun and assault rifle shooting tests, hand-to-hand fighting with knives, and a mission to retrieve essential equipment protected by an opposition force.

A showdown of Cold War rivals pits the elite U.S. Navy SEALs against SPETSNAZ, the Soviet Union's most notorious frontline unit. They both face a third, "Rogue" force--Private Military Contractors, combat veterans who are now well-paid guns for hire. Competitions include machine guns, sniper rifles, close quarters combat with pistols and a mission to recover an agent held behind enemy lines.

Three teams of elite warriors -- the U.S. Marine's Force Recon, the Canadian Light Infantry, and a "Rogue" Squad of private contractors -- slug it out. They test their combat skills with an arsenal of weapons: from knives and pistols to sniper and assault rifles and submachine guns -- not to see who's best with a single weapon, but to see who's best with them all.

What's America's toughest, most un-killable car? Adam, Tanner and Rutledge each pick the toughest car they can think of and put them through a series of brutal tests using shotguns, bombs and a giant crane. The winner gets to go head-to-head against the U.S. military in one of the toughest SUV's on the planet.