The BEST episodes of Hardcore Pawn season 3

Every episode of Hardcore Pawn season 3, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Hardcore Pawn season 3!

This series follows the daily events in Detroit's biggest pawn shop, American Jewelry and Loan. The store is located in Detroit's famous 8 Mile district and has a very diverse (e.g. ghetto) clientele, handling anything from family heirlooms to heavy machinery.

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Melted Gold
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7.79
188 votes

#1 - Melted Gold

Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 5/10/2011

Seth steps in when a customer and employee square off in the parking lot. Then, Les and Ashley learn the meaning of "nut up" when they try to calm down a customer's maniacal mother. And, the entire store gangs up on Seth to give him the birthday surprise of a lifetime.

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Hot Rods, Raging Tempers
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7.74
200 votes

#2 - Hot Rods, Raging Tempers

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/22/2011

When a customer tries to sell his dead wife's diamond ring, the Golds surprise him by turning the item into a priceless pendant. Plus, Ashley butts in on a heated negotiation sending Les through the roof and resulting in a full-out family feud. TV-14-

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I Quit!
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7.53
123 votes

#3 - I Quit!

Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 5/24/2011

Les and Seth face down Ashley in a final power struggle that could change the face of American Jewelry & Loan forever.

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Sucker Punch
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7.36
183 votes

#4 - Sucker Punch

Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 4/26/2011

Les scrambles to find a buyer for a pimped out party bus in order to win an old bet with Seth. Then, a mad scientist claims his vintage device can cure deadly diseases. Will the Golds bite or give Dr. Evil the boot? And, Seth makes a shocking revelation that sends a couple into a rampage.

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Sibling War
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7.33
130 votes

#5 - Sibling War

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/5/2011

Seth and Ashley's bitter rivalry reaches a boiling point and turns the store upside down. Meanwhile, a vintage collector's item sparks a heated negotiation. And, employees revolt when a customer tries to sell a gold tooth, but Les sees dollar signs.

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Les' Revenge
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7.30
196 votes

#6 - Les' Revenge

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/29/2011

Les exacts revenge when Seth spends company money on an impulse purchase. Then, a customer pushes Rich too far and gets kicked to the curb. And later, when a guy brings in a rare piece of Detroit history, Les breaks out the big bucks.

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Whack Job
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7.27
201 votes

#7 - Whack Job

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/15/2011

A customer pushes the staff to their breaking point with an endless parade of worthless items. Then, Ashley asserts herself when a woman brings in what she claims is rare music box. And, Ashley and Seth band together against an unruly customer. TV-14-L

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Les Way or the Highway
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7.24
185 votes

#8 - Les Way or the Highway

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/12/2011

On another busy day, Les wants all sales staff on the floor, including those in the internet department, despite Seth's objections; to make a point, he gives Les a reason why he needs the internet department when Les buys collectible military figurines from a customer. A woman pays for her pawn of her TV, in which she's emotionally attached to. A man wants to buy musical equipment from Rich, but he accuses Rich of selling used merchandise at prices the customer feels is improper. A drunk man tries to sell his coins and Garbage Pail Kids cards, but his behavior killed any hope of a deal. A man sells a gold and diamond ring he thought was from the Baseball Hall of Fame, but actually belonged to someone who worked for the Yellow Pages. A woman, who was talking an unsavory language of sexual innuendo, pawns her wedding ring.

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Gold Hustle
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7.24
163 votes

#9 - Gold Hustle

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/29/2011

Les loses it on Ashley when her bad behavior costs him a big customer. Then, the store goes into red alert when a con artist scams a buyer out of his cash. And later, it's showdown time when Ashley stands her ground against her father and brother.

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Bad Blood
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7.23
140 votes

#10 - Bad Blood

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/22/2011

Les and Seth go through the roof when an employee smashes a flat-screen TV. Then, a couple unloads a storage facility worth of goods on the Golds. Will it be a windfall or trash pile? And, Ashley slams Seth in front of the staff.

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Acid Test
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7.19
193 votes

#11 - Acid Test

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/1/2011

Seth wants to make an expensive purchase that he says can save the store thousands. Plus, a customer wants to sell a fur coat allegedly made of rare monkey fur. Will Les bite or is this deal just bananas? TV-14-L

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Gold War
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7.07
164 votes

#12 - Gold War

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/8/2011

A granny threatens Seth with a shotgun when her fur coat turns up torn. Plus, Les has his hands full with a negotiation over a vintage gumball machine and an enticing gold sale. Meanwhile, a dispute over lazy employees erupts into an all out war between Seth and Ashley.

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Family Feud
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7.01
194 votes

#13 - Family Feud

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/22/2011

Les and Seth battle it out over the business when a difference of opinion explodes into a family feud. Then, Rich sees dollar signs when a customer brings in what's believed to be a secret government spy camera. And, when a customer reneges on an expensive piece of custom jewelry will the Golds get stuck with the bill?

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