Plot Synopsis

With his father Richard (a.k.a. The Old Man), his son Corey (a.k.a. The Grandson) and Corey's childhood pal Chumlee, Rick Harrison runs the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop -- the only family-run pawn shop in Las Vegas. Picassos, Rolexes, a Super Bowl ring, even a snowboard. Doesn't matter what it is. If this family thinks it can turn a profit, they'll buy it. After a fourth-month break since the last new episode, PAWN STARS returned for its fall season on Thursday, October 22, 2015 from 9-10pm ET/PT on History, immediately following an all-day marathon (9am-9pm) of encore episodes. In the night's first new episode (9pm), "Pawn of Fire," a model train once owned by Johnny Cash chugs into the shop. Will Rick make a bid for the Man in Black or will he be singing the prison blues? Then, Chum gets scrambled when a 1920s chicken incubator clucks on in. Will Chum hatch a deal or will it get poached? Next, Rick becomes enlightened while checking out a 17th century Tibetan Buddha. Will he be reborn as a buyer or take a vow of silence? And later, Rick and Corey take a trip down memory lane in a 1972 Cadillac Eldorado. Will the guys take home the luxury Caddy or will it turn out to be a clunker? Then, at 9:30pm in "Party on, Pawn," a bat designed by Ty Cobb and autographed by Joe Sewell is brought into the shop. Will Corey think it's a home run or will he send it walking? Then, it's time for Rick to party on when he checks out the queen of movie mobiles, the Wayne's World car! Will he make an excellent deal or will he decide it's not worthy? Next, Rick finds himself on the hunt for a rare coin. Will he pick up some extra change or pass the buck? And later, things get comical when a Buster Brown shoe bench is brought into the shop. Will Rick make a deal or give it the boot? Season 14 of PAWN STARS premiered on Monday, April 10, 2017 from 10-11pm ET/PT, as History premiered back-to-back new episodes. In the season opener (10pm), "Pawns Ahoy!," sail away with the Pawn Stars as a peg leg pistol hobbles its way into the shop. Will Rick and Corey say, "ahoy" or will they toss it overboard if it doesn't fire? Then Corey and Chum check out four yearbooks signed by the ultimate teenager, James Dean. Will Corey be a rebel without a cause and turn down the offer or will he be a cool kid and make a sale? Then, in the night's second new episode (10:30pm), "Pawnball Wizard," aim for the high score with the Pawn Stars when a rare Captain Fantastic pinball machine comes into the shop. Will Rick jump at the chance to become the pinball wizard? Then, Corey is offered a Leroy Neiman painting of Marilyn Monroe performing at JFK's 45th birthday party. After a tense negotiation, something's gotta give. And later, will Chumlee try to buy a set of stamps from the Stamp Act of 1775 without representation? PAWN STARS returned with new episodes on Monday, January 22, 2018 from 10-11pm ET/PT, as the History Channel debuted back-to-back new episodes, including the show's 500th episode. Season 16 of PAWN STARS premiered on Monday, January 21, 2019 from 10-11pm ET/PT on History. In the one-hour season opener, "Pawn It Out of the Park," Rick heads east to test a rare weapon from the 18th century. Back at the shop, Corey takes a swing at a Mickey Mantle rookie card. Then, military expert Alex brews something special for Rick's eyes only. Let's see if Rick and Corey can hit these out of the park.

PAWN STARS returned for its 18th season on Monday, November 16, 2020 from 9-11pm ET/PT on History Channel, with back-to-back new episodes: In the season premiere, "Close Encounters of the Pawn Kind" (9pm), Chum sets his sights on something out of this world when a seller brings in a signed copy of "The Coming of the Saucers." Will Chum be able to identify the perfect price? Meanwhile, a seller claims to have a painting by artist Ralph Blakelock. Will this deal have Rick seeing all the colors of the wind before it Van Goghs away? Then, Rick and Corey get a history lesson when they check out a "We Buy Gold" sign from the 1900s. Can the duo raise the bar on the negotiation? And later, Rick and Chum take a trip to LA. to see a very special collection of Kobe Bryant memorabilia. Then, in the second episode, "Rick's Gone with the Wind" (10pm), Chumlee gets ready to rumble when a rare wrestling figure comes into the shop. Will he be king of the ring, or get smacked down? Then, a portable craps table is smuggled in. Will Corey take a gamble, or roll the dice? Next, Rick checks out a vintage Eclipse windmill. Can he generate a deal before it's gone with the wind? And later, Corey gets Beatlemania when given the chance to buy a Starr's drum kit. Will Corey and the seller Come Together or Let it Be?

On Saturday, April 2, 2022 at 9pm ET/PT on History Channel, PAWN STARS returned with new episodes. In the mid-season premiere, "Viva Pawn Vegas," it's Viva Pawn Vegas when the Pawn Stars meet lady luck and come face to face with some high-stakes propositions. Will the guys hit the jackpot, or will it be too much to gamble?
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PAWN STARS returned for its 21st season on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at 9pm ET/PT on History Channel. In this new episode, "Battle-Pawn," Rick prepares for battle over a pair of vintage posters, but will he win the war? Then, Rick and Chum call on the power of Grayskull as they check out a large Battle Cat toy. Will the duo be cringing from sticker shock, or will they be able to transform the negotiations? Meanwhile, Corey takes a look at an old fireman's megaphone. Can he ignite a deal, or will he get hosed? And later, Chum heads over to a photo gallery to see a shot of a lifetime. Will this be a picture-perfect deal, or is he just chasing waterfalls?