The BEST episodes of American Chopper

Every episode of American Chopper ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of American Chopper!

American Chopper profiles the lives of New York natives Paul Teutul Sr. and son Paul Jr. of Orange County Choppers (OCC), creators of the world's most outrageous custom motorcycles. Follow the day-to-day drama of this volatile father and son team as they battle impossible deadlines and each other to push the envelope of motorcycle design and fabrication.

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Mark Buerle Bike
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8.94
33 votes

#1 - Mark Buerle Bike

Season 6 - Episode 17 - Aired 11/19/2009

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.

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RJR Memorial Car Show
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8.86
36 votes

#2 - RJR Memorial Car Show

Season 5 - Episode 21 - Aired 9/11/2008

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.

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Police Bike 2
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8.83
40 votes

#3 - Police Bike 2

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/18/2004

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.

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Gillette Bike 1
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8.74
39 votes

#4 - Gillette Bike 1

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/18/2005

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.

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Sleigh Bike
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8.70
10 votes

#5 - Sleigh Bike

Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/20/2004

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.

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Lincoln Mark LT Bike 1
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8.60
5 votes

#6 - Lincoln Mark LT Bike 1

Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/14/2005

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.

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Peavey Bike 2
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8.54
37 votes

#7 - Peavey Bike 2

Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/19/2007

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.

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Orange Rescue Bike
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8.51
35 votes

#8 - Orange Rescue Bike

Season 6 - Episode 16 - Aired 11/12/2009

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.

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OCC Production Bike
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8.33
3 votes

#9 - OCC Production Bike

Season 3 - Episode 37 - Aired 8/28/2006

The OCC crew decide to mass produce a bike for the public.

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David Mann Bike 1
star
8.09
11 votes

#10 - David Mann Bike 1

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/29/2004

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?

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Guitar Hero
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8.08
51 votes

#11 - Guitar Hero

Season 8 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/12/2019

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

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Police Bike 1
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8.05
43 votes

#12 - Police Bike 1

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/11/2004

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.

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Splat!
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8.02
54 votes

#13 - Splat!

Season 8 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/5/2019

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.

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POW / MIA Bike 1
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8.00
1 votes

#14 - POW / MIA Bike 1

Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 1/12/2004

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NASA Bike 1
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8.00
37 votes

#15 - NASA Bike 1

Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 10/3/2005

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?

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On the Road: Europe Part 2
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7.98
63 votes

#16 - On the Road: Europe Part 2

Season 3 - Episode 18 - Aired 11/7/2005

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.

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Strikes and Reverse Trikes
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7.96
51 votes

#17 - Strikes and Reverse Trikes

Season 8 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/19/2019

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.

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Monster Diesel Bike
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7.95
63 votes

#18 - Monster Diesel Bike

Season 6 - Episode 24 - Aired 1/28/2010

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.

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Yankees Bike 2
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7.95
40 votes

#19 - Yankees Bike 2

Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 9/26/2005

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.

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Silver State Choppers' Chopper 2
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7.95
39 votes

#20 - Silver State Choppers' Chopper 2

Season 4 - Episode 19 - Aired 9/6/2007

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.

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Lance Armstrong Bike 2
star
7.89
9 votes

#21 - Lance Armstrong Bike 2

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/4/2004

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.

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Junior's Dream Bike 2
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7.88
43 votes

#22 - Junior's Dream Bike 2

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/14/2005

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.

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Flowjet Bike 1
star
7.86
35 votes

#23 - Flowjet Bike 1

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/15/2007

While Orange County Chopper begins work on a custom bike for the Flow International Corporation, Mikey starts on a secret project of his own.

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Chopper up the Middle
star
7.86
56 votes

#24 - Chopper up the Middle

Season 8 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/12/2019

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.

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Drop the Mikey
star
7.85
54 votes

#25 - Drop the Mikey

Season 7 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/25/2018

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.

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