Season 1
Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Aug 12, 2010
The Teutuls air out the family drama on a radio morning show. Jr. announces that he is going to become a direct competitor of his father by opening up his own Paul Jr. designs bike shop and enlists the help of a former OCC mechanic Vinnie DiMartino.
Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Aug 19, 2010
Paul Jr. and his team are hard at work trying to build out his new bike shop. Sr. doesn't believe for one second that Jr. will ever be able to compete with OCC, and is annoyed to hear that he is going after all of OCC's vendors.
Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Aug 26, 2010
Sr. and Jr. find themselves in front of a judge because Sr. is suing Jr. for his 20% ownership of OCC. Meanwhile, the team at OCC is hard at work on a chopper for ESAB, one of the oldest welding equipment companies in the country.
Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Sep 2, 2010
The guys at OCC are tapped to build the ultimate vehicle for the Science Channel's ‘Meteorite Men'. A tragic accident at Paul Jr. Designs prompts Sr. to put his differences with his sons aside and he reaches out to Jr. and Mikey.
Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Sep 16, 2010
OCC builds a ramp to launch a dummy dressed as Jr. over a creek. Meanwhile, Jr. and his team begin fabricating their very first chopper. Jr. realizes that he needs help in the paint department so he recruits his old friend Nubs to the team.
Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: Sep 23, 2010
Sr. and the team at OCC are tapped to build a bike for the FBI and the local Newburgh Police department. Meanwhile the guys at PJD are furiously attempting to fabricate both the Geico bike and the Anti-Venom bike in time for the bike rally.
Episode: 1x07 | Airdate: Sep 30, 2010
The pressure is on at OCC and Paul Jr. Designs as both shops race to complete their bike builds in time for the famous Sturgis bike rally.
Episode: 1x08 | Airdate: Oct 7, 2010
OCC & PJD arrive at Sturgis to face off for the 1st time to see who will have the better bike. Junior wonders whether Senior will show his support by attending one of his reveals, but Senior has no interest in seeing either of his son's first bikes.
Episode: 1x09 | Airdate: Dec 6, 2010
After debuting his first bike at Sturgis, PJD is swamped with fan mail and emails from people wanting bikes. Meanwhile, Senior receives an invitation to Junior's wedding and reaches out to Mikey on whether or not he should attend.
Episode: 1x10 | Airdate: Dec 13, 2010
OCC gets a bike build for the Chicago Blackhawks to celebrate wining the Stanley Cup. However, a miscommunication leads to the crew scrapping the build and starting over from scratch. Meanwhile, Senior rushes his dog to the emergency room.
Episode: 1x11 | Airdate: Dec 20, 2010
The OCC crew continues building the Blackhawks bike while Junior meets with representatives from Carolina Carports who want PJD to build a bike for their company. Later, Senior makes an important decision agreeing to meet with a therapist for Mikey.
Episode: 1x12 | Airdate: Dec 27, 2010
PJD continues its Carolina Carports bike build while OCC begins work for a new client. Senior sees a therapist on Mikey's terms, but his sons are not impressed. Junior unveils his bike to a crowd of 400,000 in North Carolina.
Episode: 1x13 | Airdate: Jan 17, 2011
Senior and Junior are both invited to Jason's wedding. Junior gets a build from a longtime OCC client, frustrating Senior. OCC unveils the Hair Club bike in front of a roaring crowd in Washington.
Episode: 1x14 | Airdate: Jan 24, 2011
Lee returns to town and he & Senior mend a fence while discussing Senior's relationships with his sons. Senior and his lawyers bring a second lawsuit against PJD. OCC unveils its Headrush bike in NYC while PJD unveils a top-secret bike in Florida.
Episode: 1x15 | Airdate: Jan 31, 2011
Rumors spread about OCC being in foreclosure. PJD takes on Universal Property Insurance as a new client. The mood is celebratory at OCC as they unveil a bike for St. Jude Hospital. Tempers flare at PJD and an employee may lose his job.
Episode: 1x16 | Airdate: Feb 7, 2011
Tensions are high at PJD as Odie back talks Junior. Junior fires Odie who then turns to Senior for counsel. PJD pulls off a double-unveil for Universal Property Insurance while OCC unveils a bike to an enthusiastic crowd at Bic.
Season 2
Episode: 2x01 | Airdate: Apr 25, 2011
PJD starts a build for Jared Allen's charity while OCC works on a custom build for Supernatural Cymbals. Junior meets with lawyers to stay on top of a new lawsuit from OCC. Mikey gets a taste of the limelight at his successful art gallery opening.
Episode: 2x02 | Airdate: May 2, 2011
OCC builds a bike for a long time client while Junior and Mikey head to Louisiana to consult with Will of Red Jacket Firearms on a custom gun design. Senior announces his reconciliation with one son and hopes he can make amends with Junior and Mikey.
Episode: 2x03 | Airdate: May 9, 2011
Senior visits Mikey's gallery and is affected by paintings depicting their strained relationship. While both shops work on respective builds, Junior learns he has won his appeal of Senior's lawsuit. Senior decides to make Junior a settlement offer.
Episode: 2x04 | Airdate: May 16, 2011
Senior's settlement offer to Junior goes nowhere. PJD rushes to complete two bikes for CrankyApe while OCC struggles to build three bikes for Trans Am Depot. Then, Senior's dog dies and Junior reaches out to his father.
Episode: 2x05 | Airdate: May 23, 2011
The OCC crew heads up to Alaska to meet up with the Hillstrand brothers from Deadliest Catch. A Deadliest Catch bike is built and unveiled at the Catch Con fan convention in Seattle.
Episode: 2x06 | Airdate: May 30, 2011
Cadillac enlists both OCC and PJD to build a bike in a father-son build-off. But even as the competition heats up, Senior reaches out to Junior with a second settlement offer- this time, without lawyers.
Episode: 2x07 | Airdate: Jun 6, 2011
OCC and PJD rush to finish their Cadillac bikes for the build-off. Both crews race CTS-V's at the Monticello Raceway. Then Junior and Senior face each other when they unveil their bikes at GM.
Episode: 2x08 | Airdate: Aug 29, 2011
Senior and Junior finally sit down to settle the two-year lawsuit that has torn their family apart. Amidst the drama, PJD starts a new bike for FIST enterprises while OCC builds a rock and roll inspired bike for Hard Rock.
Episode: 2x09 | Airdate: Sep 5, 2011
Junior and Vinnie venture into enemy territory to pick up the coveted Black Widow bike. Senior is frustrated he hasn't seen Mikey post-settlement. PJD assembles the FIST bike while OCC creates the Power Probe bike.
Episode: 2x10 | Airdate: Sep 12, 2011
PJD works on a build for Gears of War 3 while the OCC crew builds a bike for Feather Free Zone. Meanwhile, with the OCC headquarters in foreclosure, Senior decides to build a new shop at the front of his property.
Episode: 2x11 | Airdate: Sep 19, 2011
OCC starts a build for Wyotech, a school for budding mechanics. PJD continues work on their Gears of War 3 trike. Wyotech students visit OCC to help out while the understaffed PJD crew wonders how to find talented mechanics.
Episode: 2x12 | Airdate: Sep 26, 2011
Post-settlement, Senior tries to commission a painting from Mikey but gets mixed signals from his son. OCC starts a build for a hybrid seed company and PJD works on a modern build for a medical technology company.
Episode: 2x13 | Airdate: Oct 3, 2011
Senior continues to reach out to Mikey, who seeks counseling from Vinnie. PJD reveals the build for Cepheid, a medical technology company, while OCC unveils both a bike and a reverse trike for Beck's Hybrids.
Episode: 2x14 | Airdate: Oct 17, 2011
PJD works on a build for Dekalb while OCC builds a charity bike for Cell Buckle. The harmony is disrupted at OCC when Jason is offended by Senior's design critiques, resulting in a mangled bike that must be rebuilt.
Episode: 2x15 | Airdate: Oct 24, 2011
Mikey and Senior both say they want to meet up, but go back and forth about the conditions they will meet under. OCC uses every last minute to complete their bike for US Biker Law. PJD unveils their bike for Dekalb.
Episode: 2x16 | Airdate: Nov 14, 2011
Junior lands the biggest job of his career when he is asked to build a bike inspired by the restoration of Ground Zero in NYC. Senior secures a build for a wealthy foreigner and rumors fly at both shops over Rick's assumed discontent at OCC.
Episode: 2x17 | Airdate: Nov 21, 2011
A three-way build-off is announced and contender Jesse James throws down the gauntlet by sending vulgar cakes to OCC and PJD. OCC works on two bikes and Junior unveils the biggest build of his career at Ground Zero in NYC.
Episode: 2x18 | Airdate: Dec 5, 2011
Episode: 2x19 | Airdate: Dec 6, 2011
Season 3
Episode: 3x01 | Airdate: Feb 13, 2012
In the aftermath of the live show, Junior celebrates his win while fulfilling an order for an overseas client. Senior focuses on the future with a big build and an even bigger opportunity: a spot on Celebrity Apprentice.
Episode: 3x02 | Airdate: Feb 20, 2012
Senior deals with the death of his mother and is hurt then he does not hear from Junior or Mikey. While PJD starts a build for One Call Concepts, OCC unveils a gold bike for Donald Trump.
Episode: 3x03 | Airdate: Feb 27, 2012
OCC builds a bike for Veterans Airlift Command and PJD finishes a bike for One Call Concepts. After his mother's death, Senior is more determined than ever to reconcile with Mikey and Junior. He invites Mikey to join him at a painting class.
Episode: 3x04 | Airdate: Mar 5, 2012
Junior decides to revamp the Black Widow bike he recently reclaimed from Senior while OCC works on a two-bike build for John Christner Trucking. Mikey hires a personal trainer to lose weight and Rick announces his engagement.
Episode: 3x05 | Airdate: Mar 12, 2012
After weeks of silence, Junior finally calls Senior to give his condolences on Helen's passing. Meanwhile, PJD starts a charity build for the March of Dimes while OCC finishes a two-bike build for John Christner Trucking.
Episode: 3x06 | Airdate: Mar 19, 2012
Mikey launches a "Fill the Diaper" fundraising campaign for March of Dimes, OCC starts an eco-friendly build for CIMA Green and PJD unveils the March of Dimes bike. Meanwhile, Senior takes bold steps to reunite with his sons.
Episode: S03 Special | Airdate: Mar 26, 2012
For the first time ever Junior takes his company in an entirely new direction when PJD goes outside the realm of motorcycles and teams up with TAM (Trans American Muscle) to incorporate design features from the P-51 Mustang "build-off" bike into a modern day muscle car; the new Chevy Camaro, which will be in a limited run series.
Episode: 3x07 | Airdate: Apr 9, 2012
After receiving a puzzling text from Mikey, Senior calls Junior to make amends. PJD starts a build for Newmont Mining while OCC unveils a bike for CIMA Green. Then, Junior asks Senior for a face-to-face meeting, sans cameras.
Episode: 3x08 | Airdate: Apr 16, 2012
OCC starts a 1970's themed build for MyPillow while PJD puts the finishing touches on a bike for Newmont Mining. Then, there is promise that all the family drama could finally end as Senior and Junior agree to meet in person.
Episode: 3x09 | Airdate: Apr 23, 2012
Junior and Senior ditch the cameras and finally meet face to face to discuss their relationship. Meanwhile, at the shop, OCC finishes a bike for MyPillow and PJD starts build for an MLB outfielder.
Episode: 3x10 | Airdate: Apr 30, 2012
OCC starts a build that will be unveiled to the Prime Minister of Malaysia while PJD finishes a pimped out bike for baseball player Aaron Rowand. Then, Mikey drops an unexpected bomb when he considers quitting the show.
Episode: S03 Special | Airdate: May 7, 2012
The OCC crew embarks on a Malaysian adventure where their latest build is unveiled. While overseas, Senior, Jason, Jim and Steve encounter wildlife, swim under waterfalls, and barter at the central market.
Episode: 3x11 | Airdate: May 14, 2012
PJD starts a build for Skil Tools while OCC begins a bike based on an Italian sports car. Junior makes a huge decision that could finally end his estrangement from Senior once and for all.
Episode: 3x12 | Airdate: May 21, 2012
OCC finishes the Italian sports car bike and PJD unveils the Skil bike. Mikey leaves the show once and for all. And Junior goes to OCC to confront Senior face to face in an explosive meeting.
Season 4
Episode: 4x01 | Airdate: Sep 3, 2012
Senior proposes that he and Junior combine forces to build a bike, but Junior is unsure of how to respond. When Rick's wedding brings the two together, Junior gets the reassurance to make a decision once and for all.
Episode: 4x02 | Airdate: Sep 10, 2012
Senior and Junior brainstorm bike styles for their upcoming collaboration and decide to recreate the first bike they ever built together. PJD unveils the Geico Armed Forces tribute bike and OCC reveals the Café bike at the opening of OCC Café.
Episode: 4x03 | Airdate: Sep 17, 2012
Senior and Junior get to work on their big bike build, which reaps surprising results as the two bond over old memories. Meanwhile, PJD starts a trike for Loopster while OCC builds a bike to benefit Senior's favorite charity.
Episode: 4x04 | Airdate: Sep 24, 2012
Brought together by a father-son bike build, Junior and Senior begin to open up. While their relationship grows away from the shop, OCC starts a bike for Wildgame Innovations and PJD unveils a five-wheeled trike for Loopster.
Episode: 4x05 | Airdate: Oct 1, 2012
PJD starts a build for technology company QUBX while OCC assembles and unveils a bike for Wildgame Innovations. Meanwhile, father and son continue their collaboration on a re-vamped version of an old school bike.
Episode: 4x06 | Airdate: Oct 8, 2012
OCC starts a build for Sturgis, PJD unveils a high-tech bike for QUBX and the Teutuls finish their father-son build. Later, Junior and Senior take their new bike for a ride and Junior has a big surprise for his dad.
Episode: 4x07 | Airdate: Oct 15, 2012
Senior receives a stern, on-air lecture from a late night celebrity, Junior launches a new business venture and Senior visits PJD for the first time ever. Then, at Sturgis, Senior rides side by side with a bike industry icon.
Episode: 4x08 | Airdate: Oct 22, 2012
Junior visits OCC and brainstorms with Senior about potential future collaborations including creating a production line of bikes. Meanwhile, PJD finishes a bike for RoadLoK while OCC starts a SuperBike build.
Episode: 4x09 | Airdate: Oct 29, 2012
Senior and Junior start brainstorming the production bike, but the road is rocky from the start. First, the two bump heads when discussing design workflow. Then, when Junior leaves town, Senior hijacks control of the project.
Episode: 4x10 | Airdate: Nov 5, 2012
With the Teutul's new company seemingly at a standstill, Senior takes steps to initiate progress, sans Junior's approval. Mikey provides much needed help to his busy brother, and PJD and OCC both stage unprecedented unveils.
Episode: 4x11 | Airdate: Nov 12, 2012
Senior throws down the gauntlet for a build-off rematch. The stakes are raised when a new player is added to the mix. Back at OCC, tensions rise around the lift when Jr. and Sr. disagree on the production bike design process.
Episode: 4x12 | Airdate: Nov 19, 2012
When hurricane Sandy hits, the PJD crew rushes off to rescue the 9/11 Memorial bike. Progress on the production bike stalls out when Sr. and Jr. disagree on a plan of action. Sr. and Vinnie finally face off about their past differences after 5 years.
Episode: 4x13 | Airdate: Nov 26, 2012
PJD's 911 Memorial Bike is in more hot water than they thought. The pranks leading up to Chopper Live rev up and Sr. and Jr. hit a snag when the production bike discussions open old wounds.
Episode: 4x14 | Airdate: Dec 3, 2012
In the series finale, the crews are under pressure to finish the 911, GAF and Venetian bikes. Cody goes after OCC with a revengeful prank as Chopper Live draws near. Sr and Jr find common ground in their relationship.
Episode: S04 Special | Airdate: Dec 10, 2012
Junior, Senior, Jesse and the Fast N' Loud team compete to build the best bike but trash talk and relentless pranks threaten to knock everyone off course.
Episode: S04 Special | Airdate: Dec 11, 2012
Senior, Junior, Jesse James and the Fast N' Loud guys compete in a rematch of the ultimate bike build-off. You voted. Now find out the results in a live throwdown hosted by Sal Masekela at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas.
Episode: 4x15 | Airdate: Dec 17, 2012
Senior, Junior and Mikey make a lasting impression by donating the TEUTUL Bike. Senior pulls one last prank and the threesome takes a raucous ride through the most dramatic and defining moments of American Chopper.
Specials
Episode: S01 Special | Airdate: Nov 29, 2010
Paul Senior, Paul Junior & Mikey take a close look at how their family has fallen apart. New interviews from all three explore the events that have lead to Paul Senior's estrangement from his sons. With so much bad blood can the Teutuls reconcile?
Episode: S01 Special | Airdate: Jan 3, 2011
Get an inside look at what it takes to produce the American Chopper series through interviews with the Teutuls, producers and crew.
Episode: S02 Special | Airdate: Oct 3, 2011
Doors fly from hinges and windows are shattered as cast members recount the most heated moments over the past few years. The most memorable fights between father, sons and coworkers often begin with business but get personal.
Episode: S02 Special | Airdate: Oct 10, 2011
From PJD's first big unveil to bow fishing in Louisiana, Mikey recalls his favorite American Chopper memories. Relive the scary encounter between Junior and a lion in South Africa, as well as some touching family moments.
Episode: S02 Special | Airdate: Oct 31, 2011
Senior and Junior reveal their all-time favorite bikes including OCC's St. Jude bike, PJD's first ever client build for Geico and a shared favorite between father and son.
Episode: S02 Special | Airdate: Nov 28, 2011
Dummies come to life, spitballs fly and air horns blast in this behind the scenes special. Featured pranks include an air-gun war at OCC headquarters, scooter jousting and helicopter drops.
Episode: S04 Special | Airdate: Dec 17, 2012