OCC prepares to hit the Sturgis Bike Show down in North Carolina and Paul Sr's thinking theme bike. Paul Jr. comes up with the idea of making a chopper based on an Air Force jet, and has only 45 days to fabricate, get out to paint, and assemble.
After the sucess of their first special, OCC gets another shot in front of the Discovery cameras. The subject this time? Fabricating prodigy Cody and the machine he builds with Paul Jr., and the unveiling at Biketober.
On This Episode Of American Chopper: Sparks fly and temper's flare as Paul Jr spins a creative web and puts his metal to the test. It's a race against time as the Orange County Choppers Crew battles to build a one of a kind Dream Machine. The Pain. The Pressure. The Pandemonium.
Pressure mounts as deadlines loom. It's down to the wire as Paul Jr struggles to complete a motorcycle masterpiece, that will take The Big Apple by storm. The Tension. The Tirades. The Triumph. OCC Completes The Black Widow Bike and put it on Display at The Javitz Center(New York)
The OCC Crew is at it again. 150 grand is on the line as Paul Jr designs a custom chopper of one of NASCAR's biggest events. The pedal's to the metal, the pressure's on to build a tricked-out, revved-up speed machine.
OCC's reputation is on the line as they race to complete a $150,000 custom chopper, but last minute changes and costly delays push tensions to the boiling point and put the brakes on the Race Car Project. The Race Car Bike gets completed but, a major problem puts the bike in big trouble and only by working late into the night, do they manage to pull it off?
The Teutuls take their act on the road and have a little fun in the sun. The heat is on when Paul Jr builds a custom theme bike to honor NYC's greatest heroes. The Teutuls take a break after building the Race Car Bike and go out to Gator World(Florida) for some R&R. Once they get back home Paul Jr. starts work on a bike dedicated to New York City's Firefighters lost in 9/11
Taking a break from building the Fire Bike, the OCC crew head down to Daytona for fun, sun, and an awesome bike show. The Black Widow gets entered into a bike show, and a little piece of Cody is driven off, while rain dampens everyone's spirits.
Tempers run hot and sirens scream as Paul Sr sounds the alarm, and his son forges a heart-felt tribute out of raw steel. The OCC Crew kicks it into high gear and races to the scene with their latest artistic triumph. After working on the firebike for a month, Paulie runs into a creative block and goes to the local fire station(s) to get some inspiration. After the visit to the firehouse and a firetruck store(to buy authentic fire-truck parts) OCC finally gets the bike put together and puts it on display for the NYFD
Class is in session, Old School style, as Paul gives Cody a crash course in the art of classic chopper design. It's business as usual between father and son, and the family spends some quality time Teutel-style. The Lessons, the laughter, the lunacy. Paul Sr helps Cody make an Old School Chopper. subplot: The Teutels help make a playground for Gabriella's first Easter Sunday.
It's graduation day for Cody's old-school bike and OCC gets a new home. Paul Jr's imagination takes flight with a radical new concept that gives a whole new meaning to the word ""chopper""
It's a battle of wills and a war of words as time runs out on the Commanche Bike Project. The OCC Crew hits the highway and says good bye to the Big Apple, and hello to The Big Easy(New Orleans). The Passion, the pride, the praise. The OCC Crew finishes the Commanche bike, pack up and move out to Mertyl Beach in New Orleans. They also display the Firebike at the Superdome. Paul Sr gives Mikey some flowers for Secretary Appreciation Week
It's do-or-die time for Paul Jr and Vinne as they battle to complete their latest project. The OCC Crew flies high in Mertyl Beach untill bad luck clips their wings and the Commanche Bike hovers on the brink of disaster. Vinnie and Paul Jr get the parts back from the painter and asemble the bike. Paul Jr takes it for a test ride and it passes, but when they get there, something goes terribly wrong and they finally get the bike up and running at the last minute in time for the unveiling. Paul Sr gives Lucy(Paul Sr's girlfriend) a custom made chopper
Mikey is given a chance to work on his own bike, with a blues theme. Paul Sr. gives Mikey free reign on this project with one rule: Paul Jr. has to help him fabricate and assemble it, which hinders the process.
Deadlines, delays and disagreements strike a familiar chord as the OCC Crew struggles to complete their musically themed dream machine, but setbacks, stress and sibling rivalry get in the way and leave Mikey singing the blues. The lack of Paulie's presence and lack of initiative in the shop, makes Mikey aggravated and out of sorts. Christian steps up and helps Mikey put his bike together. The bike gets completed but one more test awaits.... Mikey also tries to pass the road test for his motorcycle lesson Subplot: The Teutels take time off to go fishing, and Paul Sr gets a new tattoo
In a day off from the hustle and bustle of the shop, Mikey gets to host a series of his favorite moments from the show, including his dad and brother waging war on a nearby bees nest and the stress of the Comanche Bike.
With Junior and Senior heading out of town to be on The Tonight Show, Mikey and Vinnie get the opportunity to create their own one-of-a-kind chopper and the good times come to a halt when OCC's new Director of Operations, Keith Quill, expects the bike to be finished in time for a New Orleans bike show around the corner.
The Mikey/Vinnie Bike steadily reaches completion, despite Keith acting like Paul Sr. and sending Mikey home for being late for work. The hard work pays off when the bike is ready for its debut, with one small problem: It won't start.
To commemorate the release of Will Smith's new 20th Century Fox movie, I, Robot, the OCC crew is kicked into high-gear to come up with a unique design to display at the movie's Hollywood premeire. Arguments over design and time strike a familiar cord that may threaten this bike reaching its star-struck debut.
It's California dreaming as the boys of OCC get their latest creation ready for its red-carpet debut out West. While they're waiting for paint and chrome work to be completed, Paulie and Vinnie get to work souping up Mikey's ""chick magnet"" — his 50-cc scooter. But comedy turns to drama when a few missing parts prevent final assembly of the Robo-Bike.
Pro golfer Davis Love III gets a one-of-a-kind birthday present when his wife Robin gets the Teutuls to build him a custom old-school chopper to contradict the easy-going personality he has on the green.
A tribute to six-time Tour De France winner and cancer survivor, Lance Armstrong and his Livestrong Foundation.--MCE highlights: -Mikey puts his old car to sleep, he and the rest of the crew trash his old car. -Rick gets his hand ground up in the drill press. He gets a cast put on it and is still able to work.
The Tour de France is in its final stages as work continues on Lance Armstrong's Livestrong bike. With their deadline looming, the team struggles to put the finishing touches on the exhaust system in time to get the chopper to Justin and Nub Grafix for paint. But when the bike returns, engine problems linger, putting the pressure on Junior to fix the mystery problem before OCC presents the gift to Lance on The Tonight Show.
After dedicating a bike to the firefighters of America, OCC decides it's time to do one for the boys in blue. After visiting a police training facility in upstate New York, and pepper spraying Keith, Paul Jr. and Vinnie nail out the details of this one of a kind bike, such as a sidecar and the intricate lighting system.
It's crunch time for OCC as they rush to complete their tribute to the boys in blue. Tensions in the shop rise to complete this one of a kind bike in time. Episode highlights: Mikey drowns a pick-up truck in a pond, and Rick and Vinnie try out the effectiveness of the Police Bike's sirens.
A trip down memory lane while at Sturgis inspires Senior to build a tribute to biker legend and artist (and one of Senior's personal heroes) David Mann. But throughout the build Senior struggles with problems, from Paulie showing up late to work to never-ending fights with Mike. Then, after a trip to the dentist leaves Mike in an anesthetized stupor, Senior and Rick are left to work on the handlebars without his input. Will his empty spot slow down the build, or will Senior and Rick survive on their own?
The David Mann tribute takes on new meaning for Paul Sr. upon learning that David Mann passed away. More problems emerge when Paul Sr. gets fed up with JB Graphix taking too long with the paint job and not getting it right the first time. Things look up when Paul gets the idea to have an artist make a painting of the completed bike in David Mann's style, and run off three-thousand prints to be auctioned off to help pay for David Mann's hospital bills. Dedicated to the memories of David Mann (9/10/42-9/11/04) and Indian Larry (3/28/49-8/30/04).
Continuing a tradition last year, Paul Sr. gathers his faithful elves Rick, Mike, and Mikey to create a one of a kind sleigh to be hitched to the Santa Bike. As the sleigh gets painted. Paul Jr. and girlfriend Whitney hit the Montgomery Toys ""R"" Us to buy presents for unfortunate families in the area. All goes without a hitch, as Elf Paulie and Santa Mikey deliver presents for the children this Merry day.
""The American chopper meets the American muscle car..."" Truer words were never spoken as the Teutel men head down to Dallas, Texas to check out Mustang legend, Carroll Shelby's show room and race track. Proposed with the idea of making a chopper based on Carroll Shelby's Mustang hot rods, Paul Jr. nails out some of the finer points of the bike, and calls for some of the most extensive fabrication to date.
It's moving day for OCC when the guys move out to a bigger facility closer to Montgomery, New York. The final stages of fabrication on the Carroll Shelby Bike become complicated when Keith has the equipment moved right out under Vinnie and Rick's noses. After moving into the bigger facility, the bike snaps together but when engine problems similar to those that plagued the Comanche threaten to pull the plug on this Mustang-inspired masterpiece for its unveiling at a Las Vegas auto show. Episode Highlights: -Gus locks Paul Sr. out of his Hummer. -Mikey and the guys trash the old shop. -Paul Sr. runs his Expedition through the old shop. -New York Governor George Pataki visits the new OCC shop.
The Lincoln motor company. A name that means elegance and superior handling. So how does a subsidiary car company of Ford celebrate the release of their first pick-up truck? Get OCC to build a custom chopper, of course! In a day full of test rides and crashing trucks, Paulie, Vin, and Rick nail out some of the details on this bike and test out their new FloJet machine.
As work continues on the Lincoln Bike, Mikey pitches in to complete some extra features and to keep the guys on schedule. Then, after the bike goes out for its paint job, Junior and crew travel to Washington, D.C., to visit injured troops at Walter Reed Memorial Hospital. Back in New York, the rivalry between Orange County Choppers and Orange County Iron Works is played out in a hardcore game of dodge ball. But too much play and little work means a final scramble to finish the build when the crew encounters huge problems during the bike's final assembly.
Paul Jr. decides it's time to build himself a bike, but not just any bike. Taking some design cues from the Spider-Man Bike and the Black Widow, he sets out to create an original web-theme bike.
As Paulie finishes the Web Bike, completing the trilogy, Rick and Vinnie get the opportunity of a lifetime and take a ride in an F-16. Meanwhile, Mikey, Senior and crew pitch in to create a new sign for Orange County Choppers.
OCC's next project has them building a chopper based on a Caterpillar bulldozer, but things don't go as well at the shop when Paul Jr. and Mike Campo can't agree on the bike's design.
After butting heads on Mike Campo's fender and exhaust system, it's back to the drawing board for Paul Jr., much to the charign of his old man. Despite the problems with design, Paul Jr. has other worries to contend with: the paint and powder coat don't match.
The guys around the shop are looking a little scruffy, and it's a good thing they're getting free razors for their next project: designing a chopper for the Gillette Razor comapny. Paul Jr.'s latest designs have him going sleek, stealthy, and cutting edge for this one.
As the final days of fabrication come to an end, the Gillette Bike is then sent out for paint and chrome. It then becomes a mad scramble to get this latest OCC creation assembled and in time for its debut.
The guys at OCC go to drag racing school in New Jersey to prepare to build a drag bike for NAPA. Junior designs a bike unlike any other, as it'll have a straight speed of 140 mph, and will be used in actual races on the quarter mile drag track.
On this episode of American Chopper, OCC finishes the NAPA bike and Vinnie races it down the strip in an actual drag race.
The Teutuls are given the opportunity to participate in a charity auction to benefit the familes of wounded or dead soldiers. Paul Jr. and Sr. compete to design two different bikes to be auctioned off and a tense competition is underway. Meanwhile, Paul Sr. gives his mom back her 1984 Cadillac Deville, completely restored.
The competition heats up as Senior and Junior compete to assemble and complete their bikes when they come back from paint, powdercoat, and chrome. When Senior pulls ahead, Junior gets the last laugh when he manages to get his bike started with the absence of a gas tank and a rear wheel.
OCC is given the oppurtunity to build a Yankee-inspired bike for the Jorge Posada Foundation. Paul Jr. takes to the field in designing a one-of-a-kind baseball themed bike that includes bat-shaped handlebars and a primary cover with an etching of Yankee Stadium. Struck with inspiration, Paul Sr. arranges for a softball game between OCC and Orange County Ironworks.
The final days of assembling the Yankees Bike come down to the wire when parts come back from paint and powder coat, but Paul Jr. is pushed to his limits when parts go missing. Ulitmately, it falls on Mikey to take the gas tank from New York to Milwaukee to have the Yanks sign it without scratching it.
The Teutels go into the wild blue yonder when they get the chance to build a bike to commemorate the launch of the space shuttle Discovery. After their visit to NASA, Paul Jr., Vinnie, and Rick bang away on the bike's fabrication. Tensions run rampant when Paul Sr. finds his son spending more time in Jason Pohl's office than actually fabricating. Will the build be scrubbed, or will it be salvaged?
The boys at OCC complete and deliver the NASA space shuttle bike and get a suprise visit from a fellow bike designer.
Rick is given the oppurtunity of a lifetime when Paul Sr. gives him the go-ahead to design his own bike. Rick tries for different designs for the exhaust and brakes, but its push-comes-to-shove when Paul Sr. disagrees with Rick over his gas tank.
The final days of fabrication come down to the wire as Rick's old school chopper get sent out to paint, powder coat, and chrome. The mood around the shop takes a 180 when Cody leaves to attend the AMI motorcycle school in Florida to become a licensed mechanic.
The guys decide that it's time for a vacation and what better place than jolly old England? After an all-night flight, Senior, Junior, and Mikey are treated to a double-decker bus tour of London, which puts Senior to sleep. Next they visit the Tower of London, and the numerous torture devices found within may spark some ideas for motivation around the shop.
The guys second week in Europe rolls on as they leave Jolly Old England and head for Ireland, but not before visiting Stonehenge and drive some tanks. Once in Ireland, Senior kisses the Blarney Stone, but they must quickly bid farewell and say ""bonjour"" to France.
Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes? Find out in this special episode as Mikey films the film crew and travels to L.A. to find out about the post-production work needed to make this one-of-a-kind show come together. Watch interviews with the producer, cameramen, editors, and, begrudingly, the executive producer.
See the history of the Teutels for the first time ever. Learn about the origins of O.C. Ironworks and how it expanded to OCC, and beyond. Hear first account stories of Paul Sr., the father and their family life. All this and more on this special episode of American Chopper.
The holiday season is upon OCC again, and instead of a Christmas-themed dream machine, the guys decide to build a bike honoring one of their favorite charities: The Make-a-Wish Foundation. There are presents galore as Paul Sr., Paul Jr., and Mikey invade FAO Schwartz in search of the perfect gift for each Make-a-Wish kid. Even Nub gets in on the fun when he has kids fingerpaint the bike's fenders and oil and gas tanks.
Jeff Clegg is a military man turned civil engineer and his number one dream is to own a custom motorcycle. And thanks to the FANtasy Bike Contest from Discovery Channel, he's gonna get his wish. With a military theme to work with, and the words ""Corporal Punishment"" emblazoned on the bike's seat, this build will make any fan proud.
Susan Morisset is an insurance claim adjuster from Bruceville, Texas who's been wanting to ride an OCC bike because "somtimes a girl just needs to be in the driver's seat." And the Teutles are the kinda guys to give her their first girl bike. Between blowing stuff up, and Junior and Senior's biggest argument to date, things quickly spiral out of control and may threaten the completion of this FANtasy Bike.
Joseph McClendon has always been a lover of motorcycles, especially choppers. But when he had to sell his hog to help pay for his mom's hospital bills, his mom made him promise that he would build another chopper that meant as much to him as the other. Thanks to the Discovery Channel FANtasy Bike contest, he just may get one. But when Junior and Senior get into a more personal argument, will it threaten the final completion of this chopper?
Bryan King is a truck driving, car customizer out of California, and the one thing he wants more than anything is to have his own chopper. Only one small problem: he's in a wheelchair. Overcoming this hurdle is one of many problems that plagues the guys as they design a tike-bike to accomodate Bryan and make this FANtasy Bike one to remember.
After his trip to Europe where he saw some impressive vintage motorcycles, Senior feels inspired and decides to start his own collection of vintage bikes. When the guys try to restore an old classic, they run into some obstacles and need to call on the help of an expert. Senior has everyone working on this project and he decides to build a chopper with a vintage feel as well. Mikey even pitches in, but when he gets pushed too far, he throws a temper tantrum and walks out.
The guys of OCC continue working on Senior's vintage chopper, while Chris Matthews finishes restoring an old classic. When the front end of the vintage chopper comes back from powdercoat the wrong color, the guys scramble to finish the bike on time. Senior's vintage chopper is unveiled at a photo shoot for Barnett's magazine.
Mikey and Vinnie host a series of their favorite clips that never quite made the show.
The OCC crew builds a vintage Indian bobber motorcycle for musician Billy Joel.
The guys build a bike for the fast food company Wendy's, to be auctioned off for the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption.
The guys continue their work on a bike for Wendy's that will be auctioned off to benefit the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption.
OCC teams up with Sunoco and NASCAR driver Kyle Petty to build a bike that will benefit the Victory Junction Gang Camp. The guys head down to North Carolina to meet Kyle Petty and to tour the camp. While there, they get the opportunity to hang out and spend time with some of the kids. After that, the Teutuls head to Lowe's Speedway where they take turns going around the track. Once back in the shop, they continue working on this latest chopper.
OCC continues working on their latest build, a bike for Sunoco that will be auctioned off to benefit the Victory Junction Gang Camp. When the bike is sent to paint and powdercoat, the guys head back to Lowe's Speedway and take turns going around the track.
Actor Bill Murray asks the OCC crew to build him a chopper inspired by his "Caddyshack" character, Carl.
Actor Bill Murray asks the OCC crew to build him a chopper inspired by his "Caddyshack" character, Carl.
The OCC crew builds a custom chopper on stage for their fans.
The OCC crew decide to mass produce a bike for the public.
The Teutuls begin work on their next project, for the Lugz footwear company; OCC bids farewell to a valued employee.
The custom leather design for the Lugz bike poses new challenges for the crew.
OCC suits up, and lays siege to their latest project, a dragon-rider bike inspired by the movie Eragon; Mikey takes on a crusade of his own and organizes a jousting tournament uniquely OCC.
An oversight by Cody and unexpected news about its planned debut threaten the completion of the Eragon Bike.
When Orange County Chopper breaks ground on their new shop, Paul Sr. challenges Paul Jr. to a design contest.
The design contest between father and son continues, with fans picking the winner. Paul Sr. goes old school while Jr. puts together a new spider-web design.
OCC designs and builds a high-tech chopper for GoDaddy.com, but Jason and Paul Jr. can't agree on a design, so Senior has to step in. <br />
As work continues on the chopper for GoDaddy.com, Mikey and Paul Sr. take a trip to the racetrack, where Mikey gets to show off his racing skills to Danica Patrick.
While Orange County Chopper begins work on a custom bike for the Flow International Corporation, Mikey starts on a secret project of his own.
OCC continues work on the chopper for the Flow International Corporation. Meanwhile, the crew goes to a paintball course to let off a little steam, OCC-style.
OCC boots up their latest custom chopper--a computer-themed creation for the HP Corporation. With the build underway, the OCC crew makes a call to the tattoo artists of <i>Miami Ink</i> to discuss getting some new tattoos.
OCC continues on their computer themed chopper for the HP Corporation. Meanwhile, Ami and Chris from Miami Ink continue their custom body art on Senior and Beth. The guys encounter problems at the bike's reveal and Senior narrowly avoids a mishap.
OCC amps it up as they start on their latest custom creation--a guitar-themed chopper for Peavey Electronics. But when Senior brings in a second build, for the Go Fast Energy Drink company, the work piles up and the company's resources are spread thin.
OCC continues on their custom chopper for Peavey Electronics. The double build winds down as the guys travel to Las Vegas to unveil the Go Fast bike, and then on to Anaheim for the Peavey reveal.
It's another OCC family vacation as the Teutuls go walkabout in the 'land down under' where Russell Crowe asks the guys to build an Australia-themed chopper.
The Teutuls continue their adventures in the Great South Land. After arriving at Uluru, the guys find themselves immersed in Aboriginal culture.
Final part of 3 part series. The Teutel's take a two week trip to Australia and create a down-under themed bike.
The guys start work on a high-tech bike for Intel featuring the latest in motorcycle and computing gadgetry.
The guys finish off work on a high-tech bike for Intel featuring the latest in motorcycle and computing gadgetry.
OCC hits the links for their latest project: three EDS sponsored choppers honoring the career and charitable work of golf legend Byron Nelson.
OCC hits the links for their latest project: three EDS sponsored choppers honoring the career and charitable work of golf legend Byron Nelson.
OCC hovers over their next project--a sleek, custom creation for Silver State Helicopters. But aspects of the bike's design present new challenges for the crew, and forces Paul Jr. to confront creative obstacles of his own.
OCC's rotors spin at full speed as work on the custom chopper for Silver State Helicopters continues. As assembly gets underway, Jr, Mikey and Vin go airborne, and take some flight lessons.
OCC shucks some corn and plows into their next project, the world's first renewable fuel chopper for the Iowa Farm Bureau. The Teutuls check in on OCC's new world HQ, and NASCAR champ Tony Stewart stops by to check on his bike.
OCC continues on their innovative ethanol-powered bike for the Iowa Farm Bureau. But the mood in the shop quickly turns somber, when a long-time member of the crew calls it quits.
OCC locks and loads as they pay tribute to the troops with a custom bike for the Army National Guard. Paul Sr. takes a walk down the aisle with Beth. Using concepts sent in by the troops, Paul Jr. and Jason Pohl get started on the design. Then, after fabrication begins, Cody steps up to fill a void, and Sr. takes him under his wing.
The Army National Guard Patriot Bike is completed by the guys at OCC. Jason Pohl is eager for the opportunity to advance in his training. But tension arises with the crew because of Jason's ignorance of the shop protocol. Paul, Sr. pays tribute to the sacrifice given by some injured vets.
Mikey gets in the game and heads up OCC's latest custom creation - a Wolverine bike for the University of Michigan's Mott Children's Hospital.The cast from NBC's "My Name is Earl" bursts onto the scene and gets the OCC team to build a My Name is Earl bike.
Mikey reveals the University of Michican bike at Michigan-OSU football game Then the guys are off to Hollywood for a reveal party with the cast of NBC's show "My Name is Earl".
OCC packs their gear and hikes into their next project -- a custom chopper for Gander Mountain, an outdoor lifestyle company. As design gets under way, Jr. decides to go with an off-road theme. But a disagreement over fabrication ignites into a full-scale blowout that brings the project to a screeching halt. OCC ventures into the great outdoors, and tests their survival skills.
OCC continues on their latest custom creation -- a street bike/motocross hybrid for the outdoor lifestyle company Gander Mountain. The Teutuls travel to Brazil to unveil a special bike... and find themselves invited to the presidential palace. Back at the shop, doubts about Pohl's abilities quickly resurface, and his inexperience tests Sr.'s patience. Mikey steps in and challenges the old man to a competition that fosters some father-son bonding.
OCC charges up their latest double build: Sr.'s custom creation for Craftsman Tools, and Jr.'s two-wheeled showpiece for DieHard Batteries. The guys travel to South Africa, where they immerse themselves in the local bike culture ... and head to the bush, to make some new friends. But back at the shop, Craftsman drops the hammer and sends Sr. and Pohl back to the drawing board.
OCC continues on their latest double build -- custom bikes for Craftsman Tools and DieHard Batteries. After a jam session with rock 'n' roll legend Chubby Checker gets OCC doing the twist, both teams race into assembly and the Sr.-Jr. rivalry heats up. But as Team Craftsman is delayed, Team DieHard pulls ahead and Mikey moves forward with his latest project, recruiting Sr. to lend a hand. Once Mikey's unusual creation passes its test, Sr. and his team must rally to get their Craftsman project done.
OCC tunes in and cranks it up, as they build a custom bike for Klipsch Audio Technologies. But staffing shortages around the shop have the crew scrambling, forcing Sr. to amp everyone up on a quest to hire new people.
OCC pulls out all the stops and takes on a project for the plumbing and heating technology company, Viega Corporation. Manpower issues continue to plague the shop, and company demands push JQ to the limit.
The Girls of BSN, a spokesmodel team of the nutritional supplement manufacturer BSN, give the guys a hand as they begin design on a bike for the company.
OCC builds an industrial-themed bike for the Manitowoc crane group. Also, Mikey gives a lecture to a group of second graders.
The motorcycle industry picks OCC for an award, but there are no production bikes available to display in the awards showcase, so the crew scrambles to build some in time for the event.
OCC moves into their new World Headquarters and takes on their first build in the new shop; a penguin-themed chopper for exterior insulation manufacturer, Drvyit Systems.
Paul Sr. gets the green light for Paul Jr. to design and build a custom chopper honoring the World Champion NY Giants. As Junior's freeform style inspires the build, OCC prepares for the grand opening of their new World HQ.
OCC twists and turns into their next project: the OCC Motocoaster bike for the Darien Lake Theme Park Resort.
Senior recruits J.Q. and Jason Pohl to build a tribute bike for the Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. But fabrication hits some turbulence as issues with the backbone and tank have the guys spinning out of control.
The Teutuls get inspired by some high-end automotive engineering and build a luxury-performance bike for Mercedes Benz-AMG. Senior taps a local artist to immortalize his kids in ink, and then takes some time to get away, with his best friend Gus.
The guys head to the lanes for inspiration when OCC decides to create a bowling themed bike for Strike Ten Entertainment. Rick designs a tank in the form of a bowling ball, and Sr. brings Mikey to the farm where he pretends to be a matador.
A custom bike build begins for McCuff Industries, but a miscalculation on the frame and problems during assembly threaten the process.
OCC hosts the RJR Memorial Car show. With Sr. leading the way, everyone at the shop contributes: Jr. reaches out to the local fire department for help with a pancake breakfast and Mikey travels to the city to solicit help for an idea uniquely his own.
Paul Teutul and his sons capture the drama and go head to head in the creation of outrageous custom motorcycles.
OCC takes on the challenge of building two bikes at the same time. First is a custom bike for illusionist Steve Wyrick and the second is for ICEE. Their first trick is to invent an invisible gas tank for Steve's bike. And, the gang go to work for the sweet treat as a means of cooling off.
OCC takes on an industrial themed bike when the tackle the heavy machinery maker, Aaron Equipment Company. When one Teutul doesn't show up at the Aaron, Sr. is left upset. The air is tense as the guys get the gears turning when the design ideas begin for fabrication.
OCC goes heavy duty with a bike for Dodge Ram. Needing help with the design, the guys take a trip to a farm for inspiration from the real thing. Back at the shop, Sr. leads the charge on the build but when Jr. gets involved the two Teutuls butt heads.
Pohl is chosen to scout out OCC's most magical client to date, Schussler Creative. But when the outrageous ideas for the Schussler's bike pushes OCC to the brink, causing the guys to dig in and set the goal of creating the wildest 57 Chevy bike ever.
The guys of OCC have their work cut out for them with two new projects: a B-2 Bomber bike for Northrop Grumman and one for the NHL. The company's foundation is rocked as Paul Sr. and Paul Jr. go head to head in a no hold's barred argument.
Times are tough at the OCC shop. Now that Jr. has been fired he's on the hunt for a new project to take up his time. Sr. and the rest of the team clown around at the circus, and build a bike to honor the music festival held at Woodstock.
Sr. is having some work done on the shop and in return he's building bikes for the contracted companies, DECA and Columet.
Sr. takes a trip up to Alaska to research a bike and ends up meeting with Governor Sarah Palin. Then it's off to Finland in an attempt to bring OCC to Europe.
To mark the occasion of OCC's 10th anniversary Sr. designs a bike for the masses. He's written a new book and gets invited to ring the bell at the NYSE, and to appear on some famous late night talk shows in order to promote it.
Paul Sr. attempts to make amends with Paulie Jr. now that he is no longer working at OCC. He invites Jr. and Mikey his home to work on the Triumph Bike project, just for fun.
Paul Sr. is out of the shop as he continues to promote his new book on some popular talk shows. In order to keep the production of the Mt. Creek bike running smoothly, he calls Jr. in as a consultant to help out.
The crew from OCC take a trip to Howe Caverns to explore the deep underground caves and to face their fears. Paul Jr. works on his own projects outside the shop, while still acting as a consultant at OCC.
In an effort to continue their business expansion, OCC is partners up with industry giant Ducati. The guys in the shop put their unique spin on one of these Italian bikes as they prepare to celebrate at OCC's four day long 10th anniversary bash.
The Teutul's head to the Pennsylvanian home of Jon Gosselin, from the TLC series, Jon & Kate Plus 8, after being commissioned to build a bike for them. They wind up with a first hand look at how the family of 10 live.
OCC lands an important international client as they are hired to build a bike for the Abu Dhabi police department. Seeing a good business opportunity, Sr. travels to the Middle East in an attempt to expand OCC's international reach.
OCC goes green by attempting to build the first clean-burning natural gas powered bike for the Chesapeake Energy Corporation. Their vision and ingenuity will be put to the test...can a bike be built which is energy efficient and still perform as a chopper? Meanwhile, at Paul Jr. Designs, Paul Jr. gets his first client in Coleman which wants him to put a new spin on a current product. Elsewhere at OCC, Mikey begins questioning his relationship with his father and role at the shop.
With Junior and Mickey squeezed from the family business, life goes on with some changes. Meanwhile, the crew build a bike for the Saginaw Chippewa Indian tribe.
A truce is made between Paul Sr. and his sons as they make an appearance on "Larry King Live.'' Later, Paul Jr. makes his first solo appearance since leaving OCC by heading to the Midwest.
The guys face an uncertain future as the Teutul dynasty crumbles; OCC builds an electric chopper for Siemens; Paul Jr. continues to work on building his new company.
OCC is commissioned to build a chopper for the Ornge medical transport company; the team struggles trying to figure out how to build a sidecar capable of carrying the same kind of stretcher found in an ambulance; Jr. works on a project for Paul Jr. Designs.
Chicago White Sox pitcher Mark Buehrle's wife commissions OCC to build him a surprise chopper to commemorate his perfect game; Paul Jr. continues to work on a project for Coleman, his biggest client.
OCC is enlisted to build a bike for the Iraq Star Foundation, which provides free reconstructive surgery to U.S. soldiers injured in Iraq and Afghanistan.
A client commissions OCC to build a chopper trike; Paul Sr. learns that Mikey is in rehab and wonders if there's any hope of salvaging their strained relationship.
OCC builds a bike for pool champion Jeanette Lee inspired by her ``Black Widow'' nickname; Mikey is back from rehab and ready to make amends; Paul Jr. explores designing a campaign for an Indy racing team.
The guys are commissioned to build a ``wheelchair chopper'' for the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation; Paul Jr. makes his first visit to OCC in more than four months, but the family divide continues.
Schneider Electric is challenging Orange County Choppers to build a custom motorcycle that will support our company mission of helping people make the most of their energy.
The guys work on a chopper for their newest client, Gladiator Garageworks; Mikey tries to face his fears by performing his comedy routine in front of a live audience; Paul Jr. drops in on "The Adam Carolla Podcast''.
The OCC guys create their first diesel-powered chopper for Monster Diesel; Paul Jr. attends the grand opening of a dog park that he designed for his hometown of Newburgh, N.Y.
The team designs a NASCAR-inspired chopper for the Stewart-Haas racing team. Mikey participates in JDRF's Ride to Cure Diabetes. Paul Jr. pitches a new line of dog toys.
The guys at OCC are tapped by Kobalt to build them a custom chopper. With a brand new set of tools, Senior and his team get busy designing and building an incredibly unique chopper. Junior gathers the family together and makes a truly life changing announcement.
Basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal contracts OCC to build an enormous Superman-themed chopper and when Mikey is left in charge at the shop, all hell breaks loose.
Ten years after the demise of their rocky partnership, custom motorcycle builders Paul Sr. and his son Paul Jr., are forging ahead with their own shops and separate lives. Senior struggles to meet a deadline, while Junior finds a chance to rebuild a bike
The OCC crew builds one of their fastest bikes ever but a problem with the supercharger threatens the schedule. Junior races to complete a complicated bike for a client. Father and son find it hard to let go of the past while restoring a bike together.
Senior confronts Junior about the harsh words Junior wrote in his book. Senior closes a game-changing deal with an exotic car dealership to sell OCC bikes directly to the public and Junior's simple mistake leads to destruction in the shop.
The OCC crew is pushed to their limit when they build a pair of contrasting bikes for a client. Junior designs an ethanol-fueled motorcycle and struggles with during assembly. Junior makes a change to the Yankees bike design, and Senior confronts him.
OCC builds a bike inspired by a 1965 GTO, but this massive job may cause Senior to miss the first deadline of his career. When Junior designs a bike for a corporate client, changes in fabrication throw a wrench in the schedule.
When the OCC crew builds an old-school chopper for a longtime fan, Senior must rely on Mikey to get the job done. Junior designs an awe-inspiring trike for a repeat client, and father and son come into the home stretch on the Yankee build.
Senior takes a risk by starting a Spartan Race-inspired build before meeting the client, then has to change course to accommodate his requests. Junior designs a monster trike, but trouble with fabrication of the wheels may mean missing the unveil.
Junior designs a western-inspired motorcycle for country music artist Clay Walker; Senior and the OCC guys build a military-themed bike to be auctioned off to benefit families of fallen soldiers; Senior and Junior assemble the Yankees bike.
Senior and Junior begin restoring a 1951 Buick, but don't always go by the book. Senior risks everything by moving designs away from their famous choppers. Junior challenges himself to build a streamlined bike for the MLB Network to impress his dad.
Junior designs a bike inspired by a futuristic big rig, but the massive amount of fab crushes his schedule. The OCC team builds a vintage military style bike with sidecar to benefit a foundation for wounded veterans.
Senior goes back to his roots, designing a throwback brand of affordable motorcycles, to sell out of the OCC Showroom. Junior challenges himself building a bike using multiple aluminum parts.
OCC builds an aggressive paintball bike, but Senior and Josh clash over creative. Junior designs a farm-inspired bike with a surprise element. Senior and Junior attempt to get the Buick running and celebrate Junior's birthday.
Senior takes on a build for a Vietnam memorial, determined to create a bike worthy of history; Junior is hired by Martin Guitar to design a massive reverse trike, an undertaking that pushes his team to their limits
Senior and his team struggle to deliver a vintage-style bike on time. Junior deals with the complicated assembly of the Martin Guitar reverse trike. Senior surprises Junior with the first theme bike they ever built.
OCC builds a low-rider, tail-dragger bike for the Hudson Valley SPCA to raise money for the charity after a fire damaged the building and four dogs perished in the aftermath. Meanwhile, Junior attempts a work truck-inspired dually trike for return client TrüNorth for their new website MyTruckWarranty.com powered by Niece Motorsports to kick off the new NASCAR season. Later, Julian Lennon visits PJD to be reunited with a special Honda monkey bike he rode on with father John Lennon. Also, Senior ponders Junior's idea of building a bike together, but he doesn't want to damage their repaired relationship.
After hearing about demolition plans for the old Orange County Choppers building, Junior asks his dad to build one last bike together in the old shop. Senior agrees but the father-son team's clashing styles threaten to throw the entire project off track.
OCC's two bike build for Tradewinds Resort to raise money for Athletes with Hearts, is unveiled. Junior finishes the dually trike, and the Teutuls cruise the completed 1951 Buick through Senior's old stomping ground in Yonkers, New York
In this latest special, Sir Michael Joseph Teutel, Sr. (Mikey) showcases several clips and bloopers never before seen, along with some memorable Mikey moments. See Star Wars own Ewan MacGregor stop by the shop and take a chopper for a test ride, and watch Mikey caddie for Davis Love III.
Mikey gives America a look at what goes on behind the scenes on American Chopper. Using the Mikey cam to shoot a documentary, we meet the crew and see what really goes into making the hit television show. Mikey takes us on a tour of the shop, the OCC store and the production offices in Los Angeles. While there, he learns just how much work goes into the show as he meets the post-production staff.
The most asked question by American Chopper fans is how OCC — and the show — got started. This one-hour special will take fans on a journey through the Teutul's family history, showing how the Teutuls got to where they are today. We will show tours of Orange County Ironworks and the old OCC shop. We'll learn about the origins of American Chopper. And we'll see that despite all of their success and fame, the Teutuls will always be a bike-building family that just loves to ride.
Jeff Clegg is a military man turned civil engineer and his number one dream is to own a custom motorcycle. And thanks to the FANtasy Bike Contest from Discovery Channel, he's gonna get his wish. With a military theme to work with, and the words "Corporal Punishment" emblazoned on the bike's seat, this build will make any fan proud.
This special takes a look at some never before seen footage and outtakes from the show. From drag racing to a trip to Sturgis to Senior dressing up in a spacesuit, it's a fun ride as Mikey and Vinnie show us some of their favorite scenes that didn't make the show.
Mikey Teutul and Vinnie DiMartino's favourite out-takes from the bike-building show, including Paul Teutul Snr's experience in a space suit and the team's drag racing exploits.
Mikey and Vinnie embark on a quest to obtain New England lobsters for the guys at the shop.
After receiving a call from Ol' Saint Nick, Paul Senior rallies OCC elves Rick and Mike Campo, plus Mikey, to make a one of a kind Christmas bike for the children who lost their parents in the 9/11 tragedy.
OCC builds a bike for Hudson Valley SPCA to raise money to repair a fire damaged building, while Junior works on a dually trike for return client TrüNorth, along with sponsorship of their racing truck in the new NASCAR season.
