The BEST episodes of American Chopper season 3

#1 - 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.

#2 - 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.

#3 - 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.

#4 - 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?

#5 - Yankees Bike 1

Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 9/19/2005

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.

#6 - 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.

#7 - NASA Bike 2

Season 3 - Episode 14 - Aired 10/10/2005

The boys at OCC complete and deliver the NASA space shuttle bike and get a suprise visit from a fellow bike designer.

#8 - On the Road: Europe Part 1

Season 3 - Episode 17 - Aired 10/30/2005

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.

#9 - FANtasy Bike 1

Season 3 - Episode 22 - Aired 1/9/2006

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.

#10 - FANtasy Bike 2

Season 3 - Episode 23 - Aired 1/16/2006

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.

#11 - Senior's Vintage Project

Season 3 - Episode 26 - Aired 2/27/2006

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.

#12 - History of the OCC

Season 3 - Episode 20 - Aired 11/14/2005

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.

#13 - Senior's Vintage Project 2

Season 3 - Episode 27 - Aired 3/6/2006

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.

#14 - Never Before Seen Special

Season 3 - Episode 28 - Aired 3/13/2006

Mikey and Vinnie host a series of their favorite clips that never quite made the show.

#15 - Billy Joel Bike

Season 3 - Episode 29 - Aired 4/24/2006

The OCC crew builds a vintage Indian bobber motorcycle for musician Billy Joel.

#16 - Wendy's Bike 1

Season 3 - Episode 30 - Aired 5/6/2006

The guys build a bike for the fast food company Wendy's, to be auctioned off for the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption.

#17 - Wendy's Bike 2

Season 3 - Episode 31 - Aired 6/12/2006

The guys continue their work on a bike for Wendy's that will be auctioned off to benefit the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption.

#18 - Sunoco Bike 1

Season 3 - Episode 32 - Aired 6/19/2006

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.

#19 - Sunoco Bike 2

Season 3 - Episode 33 - Aired 6/19/2006

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.

#20 - Bill Murray Bike 1

Season 3 - Episode 34 - Aired 8/7/2006

Actor Bill Murray asks the OCC crew to build him a chopper inspired by his "Caddyshack" character, Carl.

#21 - Bill Murray Bike 2

Season 3 - Episode 35 - Aired 8/14/2006

#22 - Rick's Dream Bike 2

Season 3 - Episode 16 - Aired 10/24/2005

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.

#23 - Rick's Dream Bike 1

Season 3 - Episode 15 - Aired 10/17/2005

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.

#24 - Military Bike 2

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/12/2005

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.

#25 - Military Bike 1

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/5/2005

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.