Hardcore Pawn

Meet the Gold family. As owners of Detroit's biggest pawn shop, they've bought and sold things you can't begin to imagine. Every day brings new danger as the Golds operate in the heart of one of America's most troubled cities. With 50,000 sq ft of cash and goods surrounding them, there are millions to be made, but their profits come with huge risk.

Genre: Reality, Documentary,

Actor:

Creator: Richard Dominick,

Country: United States of America,

Type: tv

Season: 9

Episode: N/A

Duration: 21 minutes

Release: 2010-08-16

Rating: 5.2

Season 1 - Hardcore Pawn
2010-08-16
An angry customer threatens Les, putting the store on alert. Security later lets the customer escape, upsetting Les. Meanwhile, Ashley and Seth bet on whether a stripper pole will sell.
2010-08-16
The Golds clash over the need to arm the staff after a customer threatens Les. The competition heats up between Ashley and Seth over a pawn, and Ashley's negotiation skills are questioned.
2010-08-23
A man tries to sell his alligator, and Ashley and Seth want no part of it. Then, someone wants to pawn a bulletproof vest; Les wants it tested! Tempers flare when Ashley mishandles a deal.
2010-08-30
Tensions boil when a guy flips out over a mix-up with his gold chain. Then, Ashley loses it when a customer tries to pawn a cursed relic! Will its deadly history catch her in its grip?
2010-08-23
An employee becomes violent, nearly tearing the Golds apart. Then, Ashley goes nuts when a customer tries to sell 50 pairs of panties. And a wacky puppet maker creates replicas of the staff.
2010-09-13
Les and Seth clash when an idea to give away cash creates a dangerous situation. Then, Ashley recruits Seth to make stripper poles in-house. Will the new venture leave the Golds belly-up?
2010-09-20
Les flips when his security guard shouts down a customer, prompting the family to find a new head of security. Then, Seth and Ashley clash over buying a collection of reptiles and roaches.
2010-09-27
Les takes Ashley and Seth to the closed-down pawnshop his grandfather started. Then, a dominatrix tries to pawn her gear! And later, Seth surprises his dad with an emotional birthday gift.

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Season 5 - Hardcore Pawn
2011-11-15
2011-11-22
Les decides whether to buy a new pawn shop; Seth and a customer go head-to-head on a vintage bubble-hockey game; and Ashley gets caught in the middle of a battle between two customers.
2011-11-29
2012-01-17
2012-01-31
2012-02-07
Seth and Les have a confrontation over their personal business styles, which intensifies after problems in the warehouse arise.
2012-03-20
Ashley stages an intervention to lessen the tension between Seth and Les, but things don't go as planned.
2012-04-24
2012-06-05
Seth's plan to get a cash influx into his Internet department hits a glitch when one of his guys makes a huge mistake. When Les demands that the situation be rectified, Seth takes a stand and confronts the big boss.
2012-06-12
Les issues an ultimatum to the staff after uncovering some damaged merchandise.
2012-06-19
In the Season 5 finale, tensions run high when Les promises to fire the employee who makes the next big mistake. When Rich drops the ball, the stage is set for a showdown.

Season 6 - Hardcore Pawn
2012-07-10
2012-07-17
2012-07-31
2012-08-14
2012-10-02
Seth encounters some bumps in his plan to sell the pawn shop; the kids find themselves in an interesting situation when they meet with a buyer.
2012-11-20
2012-11-27
2012-12-04
Ashley deals with some mother-daughter drama at the pawn window, and things threaten to get out of hand, while roommates get into an ugly dispute on the floor.
2012-12-25
At Detroit's annual Dream Cruise, the Golds hope to cash in on automotive merchandise, but when Les passes on an offer for a historic Chevy sign, Seth goes behind his back and purchases it.
2013-01-01
2013-01-15
2013-01-22

Season 7 - Hardcore Pawn
2013-04-09
Seth and Ashley compete to bring more new customers to the store; and some flashy rims catch Les' eye.
2013-04-16
2013-04-30
2013-07-02
2013-08-27
Ashley seeks the truth about the alleged scamming of two teens by a mysterious woman.
2013-09-03
As acting manager, Ashley makes sure Seth feels the heat and gets major payback.
2013-09-10
The computers go down and Ashley must swallow her pride and ask her brother for help.
2013-09-17
Seth gets his hands on a baseball allegedly signed by Babe Ruth; Ashley squares off with woman convinced she's got a copy of the US Constitution; Les has his sights set on a sweet custom Harley Davidson motorcycle.
2013-09-24
A diamond pocket watch is brought into the store, but the owner has troubling authenticating it; Bobby J goes for a ride in a custom low rider.
2013-10-15
With a major drop in the price of Gold, the store takes a huge financial hit.
2013-10-22
Les falls in love with a luxury watch and asks Harold for his opinion on its legitimacy; a heated argument erupts between Ashley and a costumer demanding her stolen property back.
2013-10-29
Seth brings in a consultant to increase their retail business; the Golds check out Star Trek memorabilia that is out of this world; one hot mama throws a tantrum when Ashley refuses to pawn her busted car seat.
2013-11-05
Seth goes MIA after getting angry at his father; Ashley holds her own with a pack of wild animals.

Season 8 - Hardcore Pawn
2014-01-14
Ashley competes against Les in a sales competition; Bobby J goes on a perilous ride; and Seth handles some spooky merchandise.
2014-01-21
Part 1 of 2. Les has Ashley help Seth with online sales, and soon an item of Seth's goes missing after she mistakenly puts it up for sale; Les acquires some petrified animal anatomy; and a nervous customer gets assistance while negotiating a deal.
2014-02-11
Seth gets sentimental about a prized guitar; Les does a deal with his look-alike; and a customer tries to use a suspicious coin to purchase an expensive watch.
2014-04-08
2014-04-15
2014-07-02
2014-07-16
2014-07-23

Season 9 - Hardcore Pawn
2014-12-29
The Golds have the opportunity of a lifetime when they stumble upon pieces of art that could be worth millions. But will they strike it rich or will they be left holding the bag? Seth gambles on a piece of Detroit history, and Ashley's patience is put to the test when dealing with a customer and his memories of his long lost cow.
2015-01-14
Les hands out his biggest loan ever on a luxurious Rolls Royce, leaving Seth and Ashley concerned that the failed art deal may have messed with their dad's head! Will this latest gamble pay off or will another shady transaction leave Les' ego in tatters? Karen gets an impromptu lesson in martial arts, but can she strike a deal with her sensei? Plus, size really does matter when it comes to monster trucks.
2015-01-21
When Les puts the kibosh on Seth's outlandish plan to boost business, father and son head to the race track to decide who's boss. Plus, Ashley shows off her haggling skills on a mannequin outfitted in bondage gear, but not before having some fun...at Bobby J's expense.
2015-01-28
The Golds gear up to shoot a new commercial for the store which can only mean drama. All Les cares about is putting out a good product, but will everyone be happy with the final result? Plus, the shop gets a handful of sexy, when a woman tries to find her perfect mink coat.
2015-02-09
When Karen convinces Les to let her bring in a Feng Shui expert, will it boost sales and bring in positive energy? Ashley and Seth have some serious doubts. Plus, Seth gets an opportunity to buy a piece of Detroit Tigers history when a customer brings in four game-used bases from the 2011 playoffs.
2015-02-16
Ashley and Les hit the road to get first dibs on a huge estate sale, but will they find treasure or fool's gold? Seth takes a custom Corvette go-kart for a spin but pumps the brakes on the deal when the 12-year-old owner tries to play hardball. Plus, what price is Karen willing to pay to get her hands on a piece of '70s movie memorabilia?
2015-02-23
When Les gets a last-minute invite to give a lecture at a local business school, Seth takes the pressure off by writing his speech. Can Les pull it off? Or will Seth's words translate into a disaster? Plus, Ashley and Bobby J go to war over a collection of Nerf guns, and negotiations hit a fever pitch when a wannabe ventriloquist walks in with a dummy that bears a striking resemblance to one of the Golds.
2015-03-02
Les questions Ashley's management skills after two employees get into a fight on the shop floor. Will Ashley succeed as a peacemaker or create an even bigger problem? Meanwhile, Seth stumbles upon what could possibly be the biggest memorabilia deal the store has ever seen, but will it tank?
2015-03-09
Les hatches a secret plan to put his employees to the test, but how will Seth, Ashley and Karen react when they find out they've also been put under the microscope? Plus, a man in search of the perfect engagement ring ends up giving everyone road rage when he blocks the store parking lot with his truck.
2015-03-16
When Ashley interferes with one of Karen's sales on the shop floor, a family feud breaks out. Les urges them to work together, but when Ashley's half-hearted efforts to mentor Karen almost result in a big loss for the store, Les has had enough. Plus, Seth gets quite the show when a rock metal group shopping for a guitar breaks out into an impromptu jam session.
2015-03-23
Les finally lands a buyer for his special edition Lee Iacocca Mustang, but loses his cool when he learns Seth sent the hot rod out on consignment. Can Seth get the car back in time? Plus, Ashley sniffs out a bad deal on a Pepe le Pew statue, and Byron shows a Rick James wannabe the front door.
2015-03-30
A customer's dunk tank inspires Karen to come up with a big idea for the shop. Seth and Les are on board, but will Ashley be down for the cause when she finds out what they have planned for her? Plus, Byron puts two hockey fans in the penalty box when they get physical over a vintage puck.
2015-04-06
It's the day of the big event. Can ringmaster Karen pull it off without a hitch? Or will someone sabotage her efforts to impress her Uncle Les? And later, Ashley gives Les an ultimatum that could change the history of American Jewelry and Loan forever.