Ep 1. Pawn of Fire

Pawn Stars is a reality TV show that takes place at the World Famous Gold & Silver Pawn Shop in Las Vegas, Nevada. The show follows the daily operations of the shop, owned by the Harrison family, and the various items that are brought in by customers to be sold or pawned. Each episode features the interesting history and value behind these unique items, as well as negotiations between the pawn shop staff and the owners of the items.

Season 12, episode 1 is titled "Pawn of Fire" and follows the Harrison family as they continue to run their successful pawn shop. The episode opens with Rick Harrison, the owner of the shop, being presented with a rare and unique fire fighting item - a brass fire extinguisher from the early 1900s.

The fire extinguisher in question was used by the F.D. Kees Manufacturing Company, a prominent company in the early days of the firefighting industry. Rick is immediately intrigued by the item and decides to bring in an expert to evaluate its worth.

The expert, who is an antique fire extinguisher collector, confirms that the item is extremely rare and valuable. He also reveals that it was likely used in a prominent building or hotel in downtown Las Vegas during the early 1900s.

Meanwhile, Corey Harrison - Rick's son and business partner - is presented with a set of vintage Beatles bobbleheads. The bobbleheads were produced in the 1960s and were sold exclusively in Australia, making them a rare find in the United States.

Although Corey is a big fan of the Beatles, he is hesitant to spend a large amount of money on the bobbleheads without first consulting with his father and grandfather. Rick and his father, Richard Harrison, aka "The Old Man," take a look at the items and decide to bring in their own expert to evaluate their worth.

The expert confirms that the Beatles bobbleheads are indeed rare and valuable, especially to fans of the band. The Old Man decides to make an offer on the items, but it remains to be seen whether Corey will accept the offer or hold onto the items in the hopes of getting a better price.

Throughout the episode, the Harrison family also deals with a variety of other unique and interesting items brought in by customers, including a vintage Coke machine, an antique barber chair, and a pair of Civil War-era pistols.

As always, negotiations between the pawn shop staff and the owners of these items are tense and often filled with unexpected twists and turns. Whether it's Rick's expert negotiation skills, Corey's enthusiasm for a good deal, or The Old Man's no-nonsense approach to business, viewers are sure to be entertained by the Harrison family's interactions with their customers.

In "Pawn of Fire," viewers will see the Harrison family continue to navigate the ups and downs of running their successful pawn shop, while also learning about the unique history and value behind some truly one-of-a-kind items. With its mix of fascinating stories and tense negotiations, Pawn Stars is sure to keep viewers hooked for another season.