Paul Jr. begins work on the Black Widow theme bike while Paul Sr. musters the courage for a trip to the dentist.
To finish the Black Widow Bike in time for a New York City's trade show, the crew works extra hard and OCC gets a new employee "Mikey"
Sparks fly and tempers flare as the Teutuls battle to create a $150,000 Race Car (aka TrimSpa) theme bike in time for a NASCAR race.
Paulie enters the final lap of his Race Car bike project, but tracking down the right materials proves to be a problem.
The boys from OCC have some fun in the sun wrangling reptiles at a Florida gator farm. Then it's back to the cold reality of a New York winter, where Paul Jr. dreams up a custom chopper to honor New York City's greatest heroes.
In Daytona, OCC takes Bike Week by storm, while Cody says goodbye to the Cody Project. Back at home, father and son argue over who does more at the shop, while Vinnie continues fabrication on the Firebike.
Paul Sr.'s temper runs hot as progress on the Firebike lags. But Paul Jr.'s creative struggles are solved after a visit to a local firehouse.
When not giving Cody a crash course in the art of classic chopper design, Paul Sr. spends some quality time Teutul-style with his sons.
It's graduation day for Paul and Cody's Old School Chopper, and all of Cody's hard work earns him one sweet diploma: the keys. Meanwhile, Paulie visits an Army helicopter facility to research his latest project.
With time running out on the Comanche Bike project, the crew hits the highway for their latest bike show: the Louisiana Bike Expo in New Orleans.
Paul Jr. and Vinnie battle to complete the Comanche Bike in time for Myrtle Beach Bike Week. But a last-minute emergency leaves the project hovering on the brink of disaster.
Mikey hangs up the phone and picks up a wrench, relishing his first chance to design and build his own custom chopper. Paulie, however, has his own ideas.
Setbacks, stress and sibling rivalry threaten to derail the Blues Bike project. But Mikey has a more pressing problem: passing his motorcycle driver's test.
The Teutuls build a Jet Bike that was featured on the cover of American Iron Magazine and try to get it done for Laconia Bike Week. However, when Paul Jr. heads out to look at the USS Intrepid for inspiration, Paul Sr. isn't too happy with the field trip.
OCC crew hurries to finish a bike for Daytona's Biketoberfest, but with only seven days until Biketoberfest they have their work cut out for them.
The Teutuls spread some Christmas cheer by building a Santa Claus theme custom chopper for children of fallen firefighters.
OCC rings in the holiday season with their annual Christmas bike, fabricating a custom sleigh worthy of old Saint Nick that will be pulled by the previous year's Christmas Bike. And so, with Junior and Vinnie tied up in the shop with customer bikes, Senior, Mikey, Rick and Campo head down to the iron shop to build their creation in time to use the bike and sleigh to deliver gifts to needy families.
Paul Sr. begins building a custom chopper to honor America's missing in action and prisoners of war.
As OCC's battle to build the POW/MIA bike rages on, design changes and last-minute setbacks bring Paul Sr.'s patriotic tribute to a crashing halt.
With the deadline closing in on Paul Sr.'s POW/MIA bike, the OCC crew joins forces to complete the heartfelt tribute before its public debut. But more last-minute delays and unexpected setbacks leave its fate hanging in the balance.
The OCC crew kicks off a big-league project when they build a custom chopper for their hometown heroes, the New York Jets, and try to complete it in time for opening day.
The boys visit Miller Electric, leading makers of welding equipment, to spark some inspiration for their latest chopper. While Vinnie gets a charge out of Paulie's design ideas for the bike — a welder's mask incorporated into the gas tank and a serpentine set of exhaust pipes — Big Paul sizzles over the pure mess in the shop. And when Vinnie's wife goes into labor, forcing him to leave work, Paulie is left to face Senior's meltdown all by himself.
Paulie and the boys hit the hardwood for a game of hoops against the guys from OCC Ironworks in what can only be described as a comedy of errors. But back in the shop, it's all business: Big Paul blows up at Vinnie for leaving the shop in disarray and nearly sends him home for the day. However, once Senior gets a look at the Miller Bike's patriotic paint job and the outrageous tow-behind welder, all is forgiven.
The Teutuls go Hollywood when Tonight Show host Jay Leno commissions a modern version of his favorite classic bike: the 1939 Brough Superior. But back at OCC, the excitement fades when Paulie discovers that the bike's frame is too small to accommodate the oil tank. And when the motor and wheels arrive late, it creates a host of technical difficulties that threaten to put the Leno Bike on hiatus. ng of late night.
It's "lights! camera! action!" as Paulie and the shop prepare for the Leno Bike's debut on The Tonight Show. But when the parts come back from the painter with a thick layer of powder coating, the guys discover that the bike just won't fit together. With only hours to go until the trip out to L.A., Paulie and Vinnie are forced to burn the midnight oil in order to win a big rating from the king of late night.
When a wealthy historian asks the guys to incorporate original copper fixtures from the Statue of Liberty into a custom chopper, Paulie gets stars (and stripes) in his eyes. Innovative touches like a right-side drive line and a torch-shaped carburetor prove worthy — but time-consuming — additions. And when it becomes clear that the boys are behind schedule yet again, Senior's cries of, "Give me liberty, or give me Paulie's head!" nearly spark an Orange County revolution.
In the midst of the uphill battle to finish the Liberty Bike, Paul Sr. proposes a little downhill adventure: a spontaneous snow-tubing trip. Back at the shop, the pressure mounts when Paulie realizes the bike's exhaust doesn't fit and the rear fender needs to be redone. But after everything is refitted and the bike comes back from the copper-plater gleaming like the world's baddest penny, the guys know they have an American classic on their hands.
When the gang visits the Dixie Chopper Company — makers of fast, powerful lawn mowers — Paulie comes away with some cutting-edge ideas for OCC's latest bike. Spinning mower blades incorporated into the wheels and a real, chromed-out mower engine really set the bike off. But when the custom carburetor doesn't fit, Orange County's mower-inspired masterpiece nearly turns to mulch.
With business booming at OCC, Senior splurges for an expansion to the cramped garage ... and a custom Harley for son Paulie. Back in the shop, the crew hustles to get the Dixie Bike ready for its Daytona debut. But with the clock ticking and the realization that the rear fender is hopelessly bent, the guys are going to have to come up with a creative solution to get this grass-kicking hog to the show on time.
With Senior and Junior perfecting their tans in sunny Hilton Head, S.C., Mikey and Vinnie finally get the chance to build their own bike. After hitting the links for a little "inspiration," the guys cook up some tasty ideas for their project: a super-stretch frame, a twin-cam motor and a unique, one-sided swing arm. But the guys get an unwelcome wake-up call when a new Teutul — gruff cousin Keith — is hired to crack the whip in Big Paul's place. Turns out the more things change, the more they stay the same.
With only a week to go until the New Orleans show, Mikey and Vinnie hit the home stretch on their collaborative project. But friendship turns into frenzy when Mikey's tardiness gets him sent home by interim boss Keith, leaving Vinnie to wrap up work on the duo's signature hog all by himself. And when the bike fails to start on the day of the show, it's up to Vinnie to save the day.
A visit from superstar Will Smith brings OCC its latest challenge: a bike inspired by the science-fiction flick I, Robot. But with its big L.A. premiere only weeks away, the bike will have to be produced in record time. And when Paulie abruptly scraps his plan for a wild, serpentine exhaust — wasting an entire day's work — Senior wonders whether the bike will have a happy ending ... or if OCC will experience it's first box office flop.
It's California dreaming as the boys of OCC get their latest creation ready for its red-carpet debut out West. While they're waiting for paint and chrome work to be completed, Paulie and Vinnie get to work souping up Mikey's "chick magnet" — his 50-cc scooter. But comedy turns to drama when a few missing parts prevent final assembly of the Robo-Bike.
Famed golfer Davis Love III is shocked when his wife enlists the Teutuls to build him a personalized chopper. Several awkward golf games later, the Teutuls are back in the shop, working at a frenzied pace to get the bike done on a very tight deadline. With the Buick Classic golf tournament only days away, will OCC's latest chopper creation make the precious deadline, or will Davis be riding his golf cart all the way home?
The guys visit Nike headquarters in search of inspiration for their next project, a chopper tribute to six-time Tour de France champion and cancer survivor Lance Armstrong and his Livestrong Foundation. But when fabrication begins, the shop and Junior's ambitious designs suffer a setback when Rick get his hand caught in a drill press, sustaining a serious injury.
The Tour de France is in its final stages as work continues on Lance Armstrong's Livestrong bike. With their deadline looming, the team struggles to put the finishing touches on the exhaust system in time to get the chopper to Justin and Nub Grafix for paint. But when the bike returns, engine problems linger, putting the pressure on Junior to fix the mystery problem before OCC presents the gift to Lance on The Tonight Show.
Under the gun to create a bike honoring the men and women of law enforcement, the guys pay a visit to the New York State Police Academy, where they learn firsthand just how tough training is when Keith ends up on the wrong side of the law. Then, when the crew gets back to the shop, the fights break out before fabrication even begins. With only six days to build their police tribute, the pressure is on.
With delays beginning to pile up, the OCC crew gives up their holiday weekend in order to fix the bike in time for a benefit for New York police officers lost on 9/11. But will their hard work lead to disaster when they realize that the chopper's fender doesn't fit?
A trip down memory lane while at Sturgis inspires Senior to build a tribute to biker legend and artist (and one of Senior's personal heroes) David Mann. But throughout the build Senior struggles with problems, from Paulie showing up late to work to never-ending fights with Mike. Then, after a trip to the dentist leaves Mike in an anesthetized stupor, Senior and Rick are left to work on the handlebars without his input. Will his empty spot slow down the build, or will Senior and Rick survive on their own?
Continuing with his chopper tribute to David Mann, Senior demands his finest paint job yet, only to take matters into his own hands when a miscommunication leads to unsatisfactory work. But then, through a tragic phone call from Easyriders magazine, Senior learns that David Mann has passed away, changing the bike from a tribute to Mann's work to a memorial to his life.
Mikey gives America a look at what goes on behind the scenes on American Chopper. Using the Mikey cam to shoot a documentary, we meet the crew and see what really goes into making the hit television show. Mikey takes us on a tour of the shop, the OCC store and the production offices in Los Angeles. While there, he learns just how much work goes into the show as he meets the post-production staff.
The most asked question by American Chopper fans is how OCC — and the show — got started. This one-hour special will take fans on a journey through the Teutul's family history, showing how the Teutuls got to where they are today. We will show tours of Orange County Ironworks and the old OCC shop. We'll learn about the origins of American Chopper. And we'll see that despite all of their success and fame, the Teutuls will always be a bike-building family that just loves to ride.
OCC wins the coveted "Favorite Wish Maker Award" from the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and set about building a bike and putting up Christmas decorations in the shop for the kids who are planning a holiday visit.
Building on his previous two spider web-themed bikes — the Spider and Black Widow bikes — Paulie takes on a third, challenging himself to create the most outrageous bike to date.
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.
Seeking inspiration for OCC's next theme bike, Junior and the guys head to Caterpillar Inc.'s headquarters in Peoria, Ill., where they test out the heavy equipment. Once back in the shop, however, Junior and Senior fight nonstop ... again.
The fights continue as the guys struggle to complete assembly on the bike for Caterpillar, their efforts slowed by major problems with the rear fender.
In search of ideas for their newest theme bike, OCC visits Gillette's headquarters in Boston. Then, back in the shop, the guys split their attention between production bikes and the Gillette Bike, while Senior takes some fabrication frustration out on Junior and Vinnie.
The guys complete the bike for Gillette, unveiling it at Boston's Prudential Center. Meanwhile, as an added bonus, Mikey babysits Vinnie's daughter, so Vinnie and his wife can have a much-needed night out.
It's off to drag-racing school in New Jersey for the OCC guys, as they prepare to build a drag bike for NAPA. And this bike will be unlike any other: It'll have a straight speed of 140 mph, and will be used in actual races on the quarter-mile drag track. Also out of the ordinary is Mike, who stops his loafing around and gets a new title at OCC after Mike Campo quits.
OCC finishes the NAPA bike, and Vinnie races it down the strip in an actual drag race.
Junior and Senior join forces to build bikes that will be auctioned off, among other items, to benefit the families of U.S. troops seriously wounded or killed in Iraq and Afghanistan. To learn more about the two charities benefiting from the auction — the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund and the Fisher House Foundation — OCC takes a field trip to the USS Intrepid, the scene of their Jet Bike unveiling so many years ago. Back at the shop, Senior has his mother's Cadillac restored to its original condition, surprising her with it, as father and son work through their rivalry and get started on their bikes.
After a trip to the nuclear submarine USS Albuquerque for additional inspiration, Senior finishes his old-school chopper, and Junior, his more modern bike. Then it's off to the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., to show the wounded troops their creations. Finally, as the auction draws near, OCC enlists the help of their celebrity friends, including Steven Tyler of Aerosmith, to obtain items to auction off and raise more money.
At Yankee Stadium, the Teutuls meet with New York Yankees catcher Jorge Posada to discuss building a bike to be auctioned off to benefit his foundation, which endeavors to further awareness of and research on craniosynostosis, a condition that affects the craniums of infants, and provides financial support to families whose children are affected by it. Back in the shop, Senior plays hardball with Junior when he doesn't see enough progress being made on the bike, and when the pressure becomes too much, OCC challenges Orange County Ironworks to a game of softball.
Hoping for the inspiration they need to finish the bike, the guys head to a New York Yankees game with Grandma. Mikey is put in charge of getting the gas tank signed by the entire Yankees team, and he guards it with his life as he attempts to complete the task. Then, once assembled, the bike is revealed at the auction to benefit the Jorge Posada Foundation.
The OCC gets an out-of-this-world experience as they head to the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, to get some inspiration for the NASA-themed bike that they will build. The bike will be a tribute to the space shuttle program and a memorial in honor of the two crews that were lost in space. While there, the guys get a tour of the facility, and go into a shuttle simulator. Once back in the shop, the stars aren't aligned as Junior and Senior argue about Junior's work ethic, and Mikey plays astronaut and launches some rockets of his own.
The guys of OCC take off to Cape Canaveral, Fla., to watch the launch of the space shuttle Discovery, seeking more ideas for the NASA-themed bike. Once back in the shop, Junior continues to work on the bike while Senior and Mikey build a model space shuttle together. After the bike is assembled, OCC heads back to the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, to reveal the bike to NASA and the astronauts who returned home on Discovery.
As Senior and Rick finish a production bike together, Senior decides to surprise Rick and tells him that the next bike that they build will be for him. Mikey comes in to help Rick, and acts as his inspiration. Junior doesn't want to work on the bike, but Senior gets involved and forces him to. When Junior works on the design with Jason Pohl and the computer crashes, Jason freaks out over the lost material. Outside the shop, Vin and Cody head to Vin's house when a bat decides to invade his home.
Fabrication continues on the Rick Bike, as the guys pitch in to finish this old school bike for Rick to keep. The bike heads to paint and Nub gets to give it a classic feel. Senior heads to the blacksmith to pick up the sisi bar that he and Mikey had created and delivers it to Rick. Then, all of the guys help with assembly.
Adventures and cultural differences await the Teutuls as they travel across the Atlantic for the first time ever. While in London, the guys take in the sights and realize that things are quite different on the other side of the pond. They manage to find some bikes and head out on the open road in Ireland and England, taking in the countryside. On the go and feeling out of place, Senior, Junior and Mikey start to feel new pressures and tensions rise.
As their European family vacation continues, the Teutuls head to Omaha Beach to pay their respects and learn some World War II history. Afterward, they travel to Paris to take in the sights. En route back to England for the Ace Café Bike Rally, Mikey takes a detour and misses the train, forcing him to find his own way to London. Once the Teutuls reunite, they meet up with Ewan McGregor, hop on some bikes, and ride to the bike rally. Finally comfortable in a new country, the guys take part in high tea before heading back to the United States.
Previously unaired footage, favorite scenes and outtakes include Senior dressed up in a space suit; drag racing; and the trip to Sturgis.
The first of four FANtasy bike winners gets to meet the OCC team, as they head to Phoenix to get acquainted and find out what he wants. The winner then visits the shop and has a barbecue at Senior's house.
The second of four winners is revealed to be from Texas, so the OCC team visits her and asks what kind of chopper she'd like. She also gets a tour of the shop, a shopping spree and a welding lesson.
The OCC crew heads to California to meet the third of four FANtasy bike winners, who had sold his motorcycle to pay for his mother's medical treatment.
The last of four FANtasy bike winners is a paraplegic, so OCC has to design a chopper that can accommodate his special needs.
Paul Sr.'s trip to Europe inspires him to start his own collection of vintage bikes, but a restoration project on a classic chopper causes Mikey to throw a temper tantrum.
Work on the vintage chopper continues, but the front end is the wrong color when it's returned from powder coating, so it it could be hard for the team to meet its deadline.
Billy Joel asks the OCC team to build him a vintage-style bike, but predictably, complications mar the plans and the bike is painted the wrong color. Also: Joel's vintage motorcycle collection.
The guys of OCC head to Wendy's headquarters in Dublin, Ohio to do some research for their next build. Building a bike that will be auctioned off to benefit the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, the crew gets to work on a bike unlike anything OCC has ever built before. An OCC first, the frame is built in house, which proves to be a challenge for the guys. Junior and Senior butt heads when Junior uses his cell phone at work and leaves the work for the other guys to do.
The OCC crew continues working on their latest build, a bike for Wendy's to be auctioned off to benefit the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. When the bike is sent to paint and powdercoat, the guys head to Hunter Mountain for some fun on the slopes. Once back in the shop, the crew works on finishing the bike in time to reveal it.
OCC teams with Sunoco and NASCAR driver Kyle Petty to build a bike to benefit the Victory Junction Gang Camp, a North Carolina facility founded by Petty and his wife Pattie that helps children with serious illnesses. The guys also travel to North Carolina to meet Petty and to tour the camp.
Work continues on the Sunoco bike, which will be auctioned to benefit the Victory Junction Gang Camp. The bike is painted and powdercoated, and the OCC crew head to Lowe's Speedway and take turns on the track.
Bill Murray commissions OCC to build a bike themed to his "Caddyshack" character, Carl. Once fabrication starts, he stops by to pitch in. The chopper will be auctioned at a charity event for St. Vincent's Mobile Hospital.
Work continues on the "Caddyshack"-themed bike for Bill Murray, who goes golfing with the OCC guys prior to the chopper's unveiling at a charity event for St. Vincent's Mobile Hospital, where it will be auctioned off.
OCC prepares to hit the road as they get ready to do something they've never done before--build a bike on stage in front of their fans. As the guys start to rehearse, the pressure builds when they realize that they may not be up to the task. Once they arrive in Arizona, technical difficulties along with stage fright cause Senior walk off stage. The bike is raffled off to a lucky winner and the OCC band makes their stage debut at the roadshow.
OCC takes a new direction as they decide to mass-produce a bike for the public. Design and fabrication get off to a slow start, but Vin kicks into high gear after finding out some personal news. Mikey and Senior take a trip to California to oversee part of the fabrication process. Once back in the shop, Senior butts heads with both Mikey and Junior, causing a blowout for the record books. The bike is revealed on a late night talk show.
The Teutuls lace up their work shoes and step into their next project: a boot-themed bike for the Lugz Footwear Company. As fabrication gets under way, OCC bids farewell to a valued employee, leaving the guys on their own to finish the frame. But when Jr. and Sr. disagree about what it'll take to get the work done, and progress is tripped up, Sr. begins to question Jr.'s commitment to the business.
The OCC crew hits their stride as they work to complete their boot-themed bike for the Lugz Footwear Company. With fabrication well underway, and the custom leather design posing new challenges, OCC teams with leather craftsman Danny Gray and sends Jr. to CA to oversee the work. As final assembly moves along, concern with the schedule grows, and Sr. quickens the pace in an effort to make the deadline and get the bike to the unveiling at the Magic Clothing Convention Show in Las Vegas, NV.
OCC suits up, and lays siege to their latest project, a dragon-rider bike inspired by the movie Eragon. After a visit from the film's cast, the guys begin to battle with the bike's design, and take a trip to the New York Renaissance Faire for inspiration. As Fabrication presses forward, Mikey takes on a crusade of his own and organizes a jousting tournament uniquely OCC.
OCC continues to battle with the dragon-themed Eragon bike. With Fabrication nearing completion, Jr. brings in some specialized craftsmen to help this project scale new heights. As the guys journey into final assembly, OCC lends out a valued possession to support the newly opened Orange County Firefighters Museum. But as the Eragon bike nears completion, an oversight by Cody, and unexpected news about the bike's planned debut threatens to send this project up in smoke.
Orange County Choppers begins a new chapter as they break ground on a massive, new world headquarters. With the family business expanding, Paul Sr. throws down the gauntlet, challenging Paul Jr. to a build-off that will determine the future of OCC's next dealership bike. After sides are drawn, the competition heats up and shop antics are raised to new heights. But despite a heated rivalry and mounting stress, the Teutuls still manage to find time for some family bonding.
It's old school vs. new school as Paul Sr. and Paul Jr. continue their competition to build OCC's next production bike. With OCC's expansion underway, Paul Sr. keeps it all in the family as he approaches the third Teutul son, Danny, to get him on board with the construction of the new building. As the Teutuls' new book hits the shelves the guys go on the road to show appreciation to their fans. With the builds nearing completion, both teams get down and dirty in the mud to settle an old score. The finished bikes head to the grand opening of OCC's first dealership, and the final vote to determine which bike will be OCC's next production chopper.
OCC goes online for their latest project, a high-tech, low-slung chopper for Go Daddy.com. As the bike design gets underway Jason Pohl and Paul Jr. can't agree on the project's direction, forcing Paul Sr. to step in and keep this build on track. After getting the green light from Go Daddy, Jason and Jr. suit up to bag Tom Turkey and blow off some steam, but end up getting outclassed by a dog named Dave. With the build moving forward, the growing demand for the OCC flare takes the guys to Las Vegas for the unveiling of their custom-designed Chevy. And as progress on the bike continues, the new face in the shop has Sr. feeling the competitive edge pushing him to bring new levels of discipline to the Teutul family.
It's business as usual as OCC continues on their chopper for GoDaddy.com. With the bike out to paint, Mikey and Sr. make it a father-son day at the racetrack, where Mikey lets his hair down and shows off his skills to Indy car driver Danica Patrick. As assembly gets underway, the cross-shop rivalry heats up as sides are drawn once again, and the war of words escalates into the ultimate ambush. Mikey comes through on his promise, and treats Vinnie to a relaxing day at the spa. With assembly sailing along, a new tradition is started at the shop, and the anticipation builds for the bike's Superbowl weekend reveal.
OCC starts in on their latest creation, a chopper for the FLOW Corporation. With the arrival of FLOW's newest 5-axis water jet machine at the shop, OCC steps it up with their in-house capabilities, giving Jr and Pohl the tools to push ahead with some innovative designs. And as the build gets underway, Sr. recruits Jr. and Mikey, and takes time out for a family home improvement project. With fabrication on schedule and firmly in hand, the guys head west for some high desert riding as they shoot a new open for the show. And back at the shop, Mikey starts in on a secret project that has Sr. pointing the finger at everyone.
OCC continues on the custom chopper for the FLOW Corporation, breaking new ground with the use of the new 5-axis water jet machine. Mikey finishes up his secret project, the "Wheel of Blame", while Paul Jr. spends some quality time with his mom. With the project moving quickly through assembly, the crew suits up and heads to the paintball course to let off a little steam. And the bike makes its big reveal at the IMTS convention in Chicago, IL.
OCC creates a custom chopper for the HP Corporation, who sends them state-of-the-art toys as inspiration for the design. Meanwhile, the crew calls the tattoo artists from Miami Ink to get some new tattoos.
As the crew continues to work on the custom bike for the HP Corporation, Ami and Chris from Miami Ink come by the shop to tattoo Sr. and Beth. However, when the crew gets sick, progress on the bike slows.
OCC gears up to work on their latest custom bike -- a guitar-themed chopper for Peavey Electronics. However, when Sr. brings in a second project for the Go Fast Energy Drink company, the amount of work the crew has begins to wear them thin.
OCC continues working on their bike for Peavey Electronics. Hartley Peavey visits the shop to work on a design for an OCC-themed guitar. Meanwhile, the crew heads to Las Vegas to unveil the Go Fast bike, and then jet off to Anaheim for the Peavey Electronics reveal.
Another OCC family vacation, this time to the land down under, Australia. The Teutul's take in some of the unique Aussie animals, try their hand at surfing, see the sights and receive a special invitation from Russell Crowe to tour his property and discuss plans for an Australia-themed bike.
In part 2 of 3, The Australian adventure continues as the OCC crew heads to Uluru, a huge monolith that is a sacred Aboriginal site in the North Territory, an learn about the native culture there.
Conclusion. The Australian adventure continues as Mike and Vinnie travel to Melbourne for some jackaroo training on a sheep farm; Jr. and Pohl begin work on the Australia-themed bike for Russell Crowe.
OCC builds a custom bike for the Intel Corporation, complete with an onboard computer and a V Quad motor, which creates new challenges for the guys.
OCC continues working on the high-tech bike for the Intel Corporation. Meanwhile, Sr. and Jr. decide to confront Mikey over his bad work habits.
OCC works on three EDS sponsored choppers that are in honor of the career and charity work of golf legend Byron Nelson.
OCC's building of three bikes for the EDS/Byron Nelson Championship continues. However, last minute delays threaten getting the bikes built in time.
OCC hovers over their next project - a sleek, custom creation for Silver State Helicopters. But aspects of the bike's design present new challenges for the crew, and forces Jr. to confront creative obstacles of his own.
OCC works on a chopper for Silver State Helicopters. Meanwhile, Jr, Mikey and Vin take flying lessons.
OCC shucks some corn and plows into their next project? the world's first renewable fuel chopper for the Iowa Farm Bureau. The Teutuls check in on OCC's new world HQ, and NASCAR champ Tony Stewart stops by to check on his bike.
OCC continues on their innovative Ethanol powered bike for the Iowa Farm Bureau. But the mood in the shop quickly turns somber, when a long-time member of the crew calls it quits.
OCC locks and loads as they pay tribute to the troops with a custom bike for the Army National Guard. Paul Sr. takes a walk down the aisle with Beth. Using concepts sent in by the troops, Paul Jr. and Jason Pohl get started on the design. Then, after fabrication begins, Cody steps up to fill a void, and Sr. takes him under his wing.
The Army National Guard Patriot Bike is completed by the guys at OCC. Jason Pohl is eager for the opportunity to advance in his training. But tension arises with the crew because of Jason's ignorance of the shop protocol. Paul, Sr. pays tribute to the sacrifice given by some injured vets.
Mikey gets in the game and heads up OCC's latest custom creation - a Wolverine bike for the University of Michigan's Mott Children's Hospital.The cast from NBC's "My Name is Earl" bursts onto the scene and gets the OCC team to build a My Name is Earl bike.
Mikey reveals the University of Michican bike at Michigan-OSU football game Then the guys are off to Hollywood for a reveal party with the cast of NBC's show "My Name is Earl".
OCC packs their gear and hikes into their next project -- a custom chopper for Gander Mountain, an outdoor lifestyle company. As design gets under way, Jr. decides to go with an off-road theme. But a disagreement over fabrication ignites into a full-scale blowout that brings the project to a screeching halt. OCC ventures into the great outdoors, and tests their survival skills.
OCC continues on their latest custom creation -- a street bike/motocross hybrid for the outdoor lifestyle company Gander Mountain. The Teutuls travel to Brazil to unveil a special bike... and find themselves invited to the presidential palace. Back at the shop, doubts about Pohl's abilities quickly resurface, and his inexperience tests Sr.'s patience. Mikey steps in and challenges the old man to a competition that fosters some father-son bonding.
OCC charges up their latest double build: Sr.'s custom creation for Craftsman Tools, and Jr.'s two-wheeled showpiece for DieHard Batteries. The guys travel to South Africa, where they immerse themselves in the local bike culture ... and head to the bush, to make some new friends. But back at the shop, Craftsman drops the hammer and sends Sr. and Pohl back to the drawing board.
OCC continues on their latest double build -- custom bikes for Craftsman Tools and DieHard Batteries. After a jam session with rock 'n' roll legend Chubby Checker gets OCC doing the twist, both teams race into assembly and the Sr.-Jr. rivalry heats up. But as Team Craftsman is delayed, Team DieHard pulls ahead and Mikey moves forward with his latest project, recruiting Sr. to lend a hand. Once Mikey's unusual creation passes its test, Sr. and his team must rally to get their Craftsman project done.
OCC tunes in and cranks it up, as they build a custom bike for Klipsch Audio Technologies. But staffing shortages around the shop have the crew scrambling, forcing Sr. to amp everyone up on a quest to hire new people.
OCC pulls out all the stops and takes on a project for the plumbing and heating technology company, Viega Corporation. Manpower issues continue to plague the shop, and company demands push JQ to the limit.
The Girls of BSN, a spokesmodel team of the nutritional supplement manufacturer BSN, give the guys a hand as they begin design on a bike for the company.
OCC tackles an industrial themed bike made for the Manitowoc Crane Group. Mickey gives a lecture to a group of second graders, as the bike begins to take shape.
OCC is singled out for a prestigious award from the motorcycle industry. The gang must hurry to build a new bike for the occasion since they have no production bikes in house. With a mock-up started, the Teutul's bring some new bikes with them as they head South and have a reunion with Russ.
OCC starts their first build in the new shop as they make the move into the new World headquarters. The theme is a penguin chopper for Drvyit Systems, an exterior insulation manufacturer.
The Teutal's and crew design and build a custom chopper in honor of the NFL Super bowl champion NY Giants. OCC prepares for the grand opening of their new World HQ facilities.
The boys at OCC begin their next project: the Motocoaster, a bike for the Darien Lake Theme Park Resort near Buffalo, NY to celebrate their new motorcycle-themed thrill ride.
JQ and Jason are sent to create a tribute bike for the Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation by Sr. But the backbone and tank creates turbulence over the fabrication for the guys.
The Teutul's begin work on a Mercedes Benz-AMG bike, inspired by their high-end automotive engineering and build a luxury-performance. Elsewhere, Sr. wants to immortalize his children in ink through a local artist, and then takes time out on his own with his trusty dog, Gus.
The guys head to the lanes for inspiration when OCC decides to create a bowling themed bike for Strike Ten Entertainment. Rick designs a tank in the form of a bowling ball, and Sr. brings Mikey to the farm where he pretends to be a matador.
OCC builds a custom creation for McCuff Industries. As fabrication gets underway, a miscalculation on the frame hands the guys a setback. Mikey tests his skills as a McCuff salesman while problems during the bike's assembly frustrate the crew.
OCC hosts the RJR Memorial Car show. With Sr. leading the way, everyone at the shop contributes: Jr. reaches out to the local fire department for help with a pancake breakfast and Mikey travels to the city to solicit help for an idea uniquely his own.
OCC gets tangled in their next project: the WEB BIKE SPECIAL EDITION. Before fabrication, it's all hands on deck to move a massive new machine into the shop. The new press is put to work right away, as Paulie creates a bold new look for a classic chopper.
OCC takes on the challenge of building two bikes at the same time. First is a custom bike for illusionist Steve Wyrick and the second is for ICEE. Their first trick is to invent an invisible gas tank for Steve's bike. And, the gang go to work for the sweet treat as a means of cooling off.
OCC takes on an industrial themed bike when the tackle the heavy machinery maker, Aaron Equipment Company. When one Teutul doesn't show up at the Aaron, Sr. is left upset. The air is tense as the guys get the gears turning when the design ideas begin for fabrication.
OCC is creating a bike honoring Dodge Ram trucks. The guys head to a farm for inspiration from the real thing. Back at the shop, Sr. butts heads with Jr. and takes over the reigns for building this bike.
Pohl is chosen to scout out OCC's most magical client to date, Schussler Creative. But when the outrageous ideas for the Schussler's bike pushes OCC to the brink, causing the guys to dig in and set the goal of creating the wildest 57 Chevy bike ever.
A pair of new projects have the guys at OCC busy as the work on a B-2 Bomber bike for Northrop Grumman and the other bike will be saluting the NHL. An argument between Paul Sr. and Paul Jr. has the company's foundation rocking.
Junior is in search of a new project to keep him busy now that he is fired from OCC. Senior and the rest of the crew spend some time clowning around at a circus, and start on a bike to honor the Woodstock music festival.
The crew struggles to work without Junior at OCC. Meanwhile, Senior offers to create a bike for both of the companies, DECA and Columet, in exchange for their services.
Senior meets Governor Sarah Palin when he takes a trip to Alaska to research a bike. Next he heads off to Finland in hopes of introducing OCC to Europe.
Sr. designs a bike for he masses to mark he occasion of OCC's 10th anniversary. He's also penned a book and has been invited to ring the NYSE bell, and is set to appear on some famous late night talk shows to promote it. Meanwhile, Jr. and his girlfriend work on opening a women's boutique.
Paul Sr. attempts to make amends with Paulie Jr. now that he is no longer working at OCC. He invites Jr. and Mikey his home to work on the Triumph Bike project, just for fun.
While Paul Sr. is away from the shop promoting his new book on talk shows, he asks Paul Jr. to keep watch at the shop as a consultant to help keep the production of the Mt. Creek bike running smoothly.
The crew from OCC take a trip to Howe Caverns to explore the deep underground caves and to face their fears. Paul Jr. works on his own projects outside the shop, while still acting as a consultant at OCC.
OCC partners up with industry giant Ducati, in an effort to continue their business expansion. Each of the guys give their opinion on these Italian bikes as the OCC celebrates a 4-day long 10th anniversary party.
The Teutul's head to the Pennsylvanian home of Jon Gosselin, from the TLC series, Jon & Kate Plus 8, after being commissioned to build a bike for them. They wind up with a first hand look at how the family of 10 live.
OCC receives an important international client when the Abu Dhabi police department hires them to build a bike for them. Senior feels this will be a great way to expand the OCC international reach and takes a trip to the Middle East.
OCC goes green by attempting to build the first clean-burning natural gas powered bike for the Chesapeake Energy Corporation. Their vision and ingenuity will be put to the test...can a bike be built which is energy efficient and still perform as a chopper? Meanwhile, at Paul Jr. Designs, Paul Jr. gets his first client in Coleman which wants him to put a new spin on a current product. Elsewhere at OCC, Mikey begins questioning his relationship with his father and role at the shop.
With Junior and Mickey squeezed from the family business, life goes on with some changes. Meanwhile, the crew build a bike for the Saginaw Chippewa Indian tribe.
A truce is made between Paul Sr. and his sons as they make an appearance on "Larry King Live.'' Later, Paul Jr. makes his first solo appearance since leaving OCC by heading to the Midwest.
OCC is asked to build a chopper trike. Meanwhile, Paul Sr. learns that Mikey is in rehab.
The guys build a "wheelchair chopper" for the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation. Meanwhile, Jr. makes his first visit to the shop in more than four months.