Ep 1. Going, Going... Pawn!
- TV-PG
- October 16, 2017
- 19 min
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7.8 (27)
Pawn Stars is an American reality TV show set in a Las Vegas pawn shop called Gold & Silver Pawn Shop. In this episode, the famous team is back with more interesting items to discuss, evaluate, and sell in their pawn shop.
Season 15 episode 1 of Pawn Stars is titled Going, Going…Pawn!. This episode of the show features various items that are brought in by customers to be appraised, evaluated and eventually, sold.
Throughout the episode, the stars of the show, Rick Harrison, his son Corey, and their friend Chumlee were faced with a range of interesting and valuable objects, both modern and old.
In this season premiere, we see Rick and the rest of the team assessing everything from rare coins to antique guns and even a 1960s Gibson guitar that belonged to legendary singer, Janis Joplin.
The episode begins with a customer walking in with a mystery box, which contains an interesting set of diamond earrings. The stars of the show proceed to analyze the diamonds to determine whether they are the real deal.
Next, we see a customer bringing in a 1715 Spanish Fleet gold bar, which awes the crew and leaves them wondering how much this rare piece of treasure is worth.
The crew also gets a visit from a man who claims to have been Elvis Presley's friend, who brings in a few items, including a guitar and some pistols, that supposedly belonged to Elvis. As always, Rick and the team have to carefully examine the items’ authenticity before purchasing them.
Meanwhile, Corey and Chumlee strike a deal with someone selling a rare, fully-functional jukebox. They have to work together to restore the jukebox to its former glory before they can put it up for sale.
Another customer brings in some antique guns and a briefcase that belonged to a famous Old West outlaw. Rick has to evaluate the items' history and condition to determine whether they’re worth the asking price.
The episode also features a beautiful '67 Cadillac DeVille. While driving it around to see how it handles, the guys think that it could be a perfect purchase for the shop. However, they have to fix a lot of issues to ensure that it will provide all it's worth upon selling.
Going, Going…Pawn! is a fantastic start to season 15, it showcases the Pawn Stars’ cast expertise, hard work, and banter in their usual entertaining way. With its fascinating objects and intriguing history, it provides viewers with an exceptional introduction to what they can expect from the show in this latest season.
Overall, season 15 episode 1 of Pawn Stars is a great exhibit of the range of objects that come into and go out of the Las Vegas shop. The show continues to deliver its trademark blend of history and value, making it an exciting watch for anyone interested in pop culture, history, and collectibles.