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 - OCC Production Bike

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

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

#3 - 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?

#4 - 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.

#5 - 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.

#6 - 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.

#7 - 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.

#8 - 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.

#9 - 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.

#10 - 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.

#11 - 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.

#12 - 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.

#13 - Junior's Dream Bike 1

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/7/2005

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.

#14 - OCC Road Show

Season 3 - Episode 36 - Aired 8/21/2006

The OCC crew builds a custom chopper on stage for their fans.

#15 - NAPA Drag Bike

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/6/2005

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.

#16 - NAPA Drag Bike 2

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/13/2005

On this episode of American Chopper, OCC finishes the NAPA bike and Vinnie races it down the strip in an actual drag race.

#17 - Caterpillar Bike 1

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

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.

#18 - 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.

#19 - 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.

#20 - Gillette Bike 2

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/25/2005

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.

#21 - LUGZ Bike 1

Season 3 - Episode 38 - Aired 11/6/2006

The Teutuls begin work on their next project, for the Lugz footwear company; OCC bids farewell to a valued employee.

#22 - Bill Murray Bike 2

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

#23 - Eragon Bike 2

Season 3 - Episode 41 - Aired 12/11/2006

An oversight by Cody and unexpected news about its planned debut threaten the completion of the Eragon Bike.

#24 - FANtasy Bike 3

Season 3 - Episode 24 - Aired 1/23/2006

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?

#25 - Caterpillar Bike 2

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/11/2005

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.