Pawn Stars: Best of Season 1 Episode 16 Harrison v. Harrison
- April 5, 2021
In this episode of Pawn Stars: Best of season 1, viewers are treated to a showdown between two Harrisons: Rick and his father, known as "The Old Man." The two patriarchs of the family-owned business get into a heated argument over a deal gone bad, leaving their employees caught in the crossfire.
The episode opens with Rick presenting a rare Gibson mandolin to his father, who is less than thrilled with the purchase. Their bickering quickly escalates into a full-blown argument when the Old Man accuses Rick of overspending and undercutting his profits. The tension in the shop is palpable as the two Harrisons continue to butt heads, with their employees looking on in shock.
Meanwhile, a man comes in looking to sell a rare piece of antique mining equipment. The item is a wooden ore cart from the 1800s, complete with steel wheels and a functional brake system. The seller is hoping to get $2,000 for the piece, claiming that it was passed down through his family for generations.
Rick and the Old Man agree to take a closer look at the cart, but they're immediately at odds over its value. Rick sees potential in the item, arguing that it could be worth upwards of $5,000 if they restore it and display it in the store. The Old Man, on the other hand, thinks the cart is a risky investment and doesn't want to sink too much money into it.
The two Harrisons turn to their expert, an antique restoration specialist named Tyler, for his opinion on the cart. Tyler carefully examines the item and determines that it's a rare find, one that could be worth as much as $8,000 if properly restored. Rick is elated, but the Old Man is still hesitant to take the leap.
As the episode progresses, viewers are treated to a behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of the pawn shop. They watch as customers bring in a variety of items for appraisal, including a collection of vintage Barbie dolls, a set of Civil War memorabilia, and a rare 19th-century harmonica.
Throughout it all, the tension between the Harrisons remains palpable, with their employees caught in the middle. It's clear that the two men have very different ideas about how to do business, and their conflicting personalities are starting to create cracks in the foundation of the shop.
Will the Harrisons be able to come to a compromise over the antique ore cart? Will their feud spiral out of control and threaten the future of the business? Tune in to find out in this exciting episode of Pawn Stars: Best of season 1.
