The BEST episodes of Rust Valley Restorers
Every episode of Rust Valley Restorers ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Rust Valley Restorers!
A crew of car lovers at a garage in the Rocky Mountains transforms abandoned heaps of rust into collectible classics.
#1 - Life is Messy
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/2/2020
An iconic 1969 Road Runner gives Mike a run for his money and a crash course in bodywork; a client build cuts very close to home; while out on a simple errand to buy shelves, Mike manages to make a deal on something for his trusty companion, Lincoln.
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#3 - Wildman Incorporated
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/25/2021
Mike restores a 1968 Beaumont for a charity auction, but scrambles to save the build and the fundraiser when his budget is pulled out from under him; Avery steals a Rust Bros client with a German-made Unimog, putting his friendship with Mike at risk.
#5 - Frenemy
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/5/2019
Mike struggles to finish a problematic 1966 Pontiac Parisienne, while stumbling into direct competition with a Rust Valley neighbour; Avery crashes into his new role as shop manager.
#7 - The Same Mistakes
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/26/2019
Mike refuses to sell an old clunker to a pair of serious buyers and instead takes on the challenging restoration of a 1967 Mercury Cougar with a tragic past; Avery goes head to head with Mike at the local swap meet.
#8 - The Secret
Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 5/6/2021
Avery struggles to save his business while Mike is determined to end the year on a high note. However, old secrets and conflicts with Connor get in his way.
#10 - Scouts Honour
Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/19/2024
Mike kicks off his fifth year in business with the restoration of a rare 1971 International Scout II, before teaming up with his brothers to find a new home for their late father’s 1964 Mercury motor. Connor gets notice that Rust Bros is getting evicted from its biggest storage yard, leaving the future of more than 70 of Mike’s cars in limbo.
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#14 - Bad Dreams
Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 4/29/2021
Connor enlists the Rust Bros on a personal build, while Avery goes over budget on his dream truck. James tackles a project from his past.
#16 - Rise From the Ashes
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/12/2019
A visit to Avery's family farm leads to the discovery of unexpected treasures, and puts Mike's veterinary skills to the test. Meanwhile, a new member of the rat rod community needs help rebuilding his dream.
#17 - Blast From the Past
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/21/2019
Mike risks ruin when he resurrects his costly restoration of a 1968 Camaro; new shop manager Avery sends the budget soaring on a 1966 Super Bee and they discover that thieves may be stealing parts from the Field of Dreams.
#18 - We're All A Little Mad
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/28/2019
Mike's restoration of a 1966 Pontiac Parisienne connects him with Rust Valley's most oddball residents, as does a major swap meet, while his son Connor pushes him to help out a friend recovering from tragedy.
#21 - Cab-Over Budget
Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/22/2021
Mike overhauls a 1955 Belair Wagon in hopes of turning a quick profit, while Avery embarks on an ambitious restoration of a rare 1956 Ford C.O.E. Mike’s betting streak continues.
#23 - A Little Help from My Friends
Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/3/2024
Mike enlists his buddy Dave to help him rid the Field of Dreams of a junk-stuffed school bus; Richard revives the luxury of private rail cars using an old trailer; Russell leans on an old friend to help him build a truck.
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#24 - Basket Case
Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/16/2020
Mike gives Cassidy the opportunity to take charge on a restoration; Avery finds pieces of a 1942 Harley Davidson buried among Mike's junk and recruits a local motorcycle legend to help him restore it to its former glory; Mike tries to gold snipe.
#25 - Secret Stash
Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/30/2020
Mike bites off more than he can chew when juggles helping out with a 1938 Buick Special for an employee and finishing a 1965 GMC Handi-van. He and Avery also train for a local dance competition.