Ep 5. Prank War

In American Restoration season 3 episode 5 titled "Prank War," we get to see the lighter side of the crew at Rick's Restorations as they engage in a prank war. The episode opens with a prank played by Tyler on Rick, which involves a fake roach in a drawer. Rick falls for the prank and in retaliation, he decides to start a prank war with Tyler.

The crew is divided into two teams, with Rick leading one team and Tyler leading the other. They spend the episode pranking each other with varying degrees of success. Some of the pranks include swapping Tylenol for laxatives, putting a smoke bomb in a toolbox, and even filling a workspace with balloons.

While the prank war is going on, the crew is also working on restoring an old Coca-Cola machine. The machine is in rough shape when it arrives at the shop, but with the skillful work of the Rick's Restorations crew, it is restored to its former glory. The Coca-Cola machine restoration serves as a backdrop to the hilarious prank war that is taking place.

The episode also features interviews with the crew, where they discuss their experiences with pranks. They talk about the best pranks they have pulled and the worst pranks that have been pulled on them. The crew members also reveal their strategies for pulling off a successful prank.

One of the highlights of the episode is when Tyler and Rick try to prank each other by adding fake spiders to their workspace. However, the prank backfires when a real spider appears, causing Rick to panic and knock over a nearby shelving unit. The crew rushes to clean up the mess, but the damage has already been done.

The episode ends with Rick and Tyler calling a truce to the prank war. They both agree that it was a lot of fun, but they need to get back to work. As they shake hands, they both secretly plan their next prank.

Overall, "Prank War" is a fun and light-hearted episode of American Restoration. It shows a different side of the crew at Rick's Restorations and gives viewers a glimpse into their playful personalities. The episode also showcases the incredible work that the crew does when restoring old items, such as the Coca-Cola machine. Fans of the show will enjoy this episode, as it offers a break from the more serious restorations that are typically featured.