The BEST episodes of American Chopper: Senior vs Junior season 3

Every episode of American Chopper: Senior vs Junior season 3, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of American Chopper: Senior vs Junior season 3!

"American Chopper" is back ... sort of. After that popular motorcycle-building reality series crashed after six seasons amidst a Teutul family feud, Paul Sr. and son Paul Jr. return as competitors. Senior and his staff continue their work at Orange County Choppers, while Junior launches Paul Jr. Designs across the street from OCC's original site. Not only that, but Paulie twists the knife even more by hiring former OCC employees, including his brother Mikey, Vinnie DiMartino, Robert "Nub" Colard and Joe Puliafico. With the battle lines drawn, who will survive by designing and building the most innovative choppers?

Last Updated: 11/6/2024Network: DiscoveryStatus: Ended
Change of Heart Part 2
star
7.54
120 votes

#1 - Change of Heart Part 2

Season 3 - Episode 14 - Aired 5/21/2012

OCC finishes the Italian sports car bike and PJD unveils the Skil Bike. Then, Mikey leaves the show once and for all, and Junior goes to OCC to confront Senior face to face.

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The Apprentice Bike
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7.40
91 votes

#2 - The Apprentice Bike

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/20/2012

Senior deals with the death of his mother and is hurt then he does not hear from Junior or Mikey. Then, while PJD starts a build for One Call Concepts, OCC unveils a gold bike for Donald Trump.

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Winners and Losers
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7.27
179 votes

#3 - Winners and Losers

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/13/2012

In the aftermath Chopper Live, Junior celebrates his win while fulfilling an order for an overseas client, while Senior focuses on the future with a big build and an even bigger opportunity: a spot on Celebrity Apprentice.

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Breakthrough
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7.14
94 votes

#4 - Breakthrough

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/9/2012

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.

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No Cameras
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7.14
37 votes

#5 - No Cameras

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/23/2012

Junior and Senior ditch the cameras and finally meet face-to-face to discuss their relationship. Meanwhile, at the shops, OCC finishes a bike for MyPillow and PJD starts a build for an MLB outfielder.

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A Meeting is Set
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7.13
64 votes

#6 - A Meeting is Set

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/16/2012

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.

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Operation Reconciliation
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7.12
90 votes

#7 - Operation Reconciliation

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/27/2012

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, inviting Mikey to join him at a painting class.

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Malaysian Adventure
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7.11
93 votes

#8 - Malaysian Adventure

Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 5/7/2012

Senior, Jason, Jim and Steve travel to Malaysia, where they not only unveil their latest bike, but also encounter wildlife, swim under waterfalls and barter at the central market.

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Rick's News
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7.09
91 votes

#9 - Rick's News

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/5/2012

Rick's news? He's ENGAGED! Meanwhile, Junior decides to revamp the Black Widow Bike he recently reclaimed from Senior, and OCC works on a two-bike build for John Christner Trucking.

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Drastic Action
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7.08
63 votes

#10 - Drastic Action

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/19/2012

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.

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The Call
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7.08
90 votes

#11 - The Call

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/12/2012

After weeks of silence, Junior calls Senior to give his condolences on Helen's passing. Then PJD starts a charity build for the March of Dimes while OCC finishes a two-bike build for John Christner Trucking.

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Change of Heart Part 1
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7.01
120 votes

#12 - Change of Heart Part 1

Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 5/14/2012

PJD starts a build for Skil Tools while OCC begins a bike based on an Italian sports car. Then Junior makes a huge decision that could finally end his estrangement from Senior once and for all.

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Muscle Car
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6.98
94 votes

#13 - Muscle Car

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/26/2012

In this special episode, Junior seeks to take his company in an entirely new direction by making a custom kit for a muscle car that will be unveiled at Daytona Bike Week.

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Mikey Out?
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6.71
35 votes

#14 - Mikey Out?

Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 4/30/2012

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. And Mikey drops an unexpected bomb when he considers quitting the show.

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