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.

Last Updated: 7/5/2025Network: History (CA)Status: Continuing

8.25

28 votes

#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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8.16

32 votes

#2 - Double or Nothing

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/25/2021

A Rust Valley road trip steers Mike into the danger zone after Connor gives him an ultimatum: buy another car and Connor will blow up one from the Field of Dreams.

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8.03

36 votes

#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.

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8.00

25 votes

#4 - The Riddler

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/9/2020

Mike struggles to finish the restoration of a legendary muscle car, and trading gets chaotic when he goes up against The Great White Shark; one of Rust Valley's own heads to The Detroit Autorama with a 1964 Acadian.

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7.96

54 votes

#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.

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7.96

51 votes

#6 - No Reserve

Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/28/2022

The day of Mike's auction arrives, and with it the biggest financial gamble of his life. Mike grapples with regret and chaos threatens to derail the entire event.

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7.95

21 votes

#7 - 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.

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7.92

51 votes

#8 - 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.

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7.91

35 votes

#9 - Transformer Truck

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/18/2021

Rust Valley rivals face off in the Shop Truck Challenge; Mike struggles to restore a 1971 Chevy Blazer for a wedding day surprise; Avery's plan to repurpose a military truck for music festivals hits a sour note.

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7.86

37 votes

#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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7.86

50 votes

#11 - The Family Circus

Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/21/2022

Chaos arrives in the final days of Mike's auction preparation, throwing the event into jeopardy. Avery scores his first client of the year.

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7.83

23 votes

#12 - 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.

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7.82

60 votes

#13 - Scorched Earth

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/24/2022

Mike and Avery recover a valuable abandoned Volkswagen; threats from the authorities force Mike to make a surprising decision about the future of his Field of Dreams.

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7.81

63 votes

#14 - Hot Diggity Dog

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/3/2022

Avery gambles on finishing a build from his past and the authorities crack down on his vehicle-filled property, while Mike finishes his '55 LaFrance Fire Truck.

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7.75

57 votes

#15 - Crushing It

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/14/2022

Mike struggles to pick just ten cars to keep out of his massive collection. Shafin convinces Avery to clean up his yard.

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7.75

56 votes

#16 - 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.

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7.75

56 votes

#17 - 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.

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7.74

61 votes

#18 - 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.

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7.73

37 votes

#19 - High Octane

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/4/2021

Mike converts a 1957 GMC truck to run on alcohol for a truck-obsessed teenage girl; Avery goes the extra mile, finishing the Unimog for its hard-to-please owner.

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7.73

22 votes

#20 - The Reckoning

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/23/2020

Connor's out to avenge the Rust Bros' failure at last year's demolition derby, but gets more than he expected when Avery and Shafin enter a car of their own; Mike restores a 1965 GMC van with an emotional past.

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7.71

52 votes

#21 - Some Assembly Required

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/17/2022

Vandalism strikes the Wildman shop, inspiring Avery to finish building his Manta Coyote kit car; Mike hires a secret labourer to help with his '71 Super Bee, and plans an auction of his car collection.

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7.70

23 votes

#22 - 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.

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7.67

21 votes

#23 - 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.

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7.67

30 votes

#24 - 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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7.63

19 votes

#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.

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