Auction Hunters
Overview
Auction Hunters, a gripping reality TV series that debuted on November 9, 2010, on Spike, showcases the thrilling world of auctioning off abandoned storage units. Produced by Gurney Productions Inc., the show has gained an international audience. Following its initial success, Spike greenlit a third season of 26 episodes in June 2011 and later confirmed a fourth season, which premiered on January 30, 2013. Each episode follows the dynamic duo as they hunt for valuable treasures hidden among the forgotten belongings of others, creating an exciting blend of competition and discovery.
Episodes
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1
The Wild West
Title: The Untamed Frontier Plot: A vintage German H&K P7 handgun from the 1970s; a unique copper cash register dating back to 1910.
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The Big Score
A Pepperbox handgun from the 1800s in Britain and a Lionel train set from before World War I.
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3
Ton's Got a Gun
A vintage slot machine from the Great Depression era, known as the "Art Case"; a specially crafted mini-bike; and a Colt Peacemaker from the Wild West...
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4
Strat'ed for Cash
Ton and Allen set up surveillance at an upscale auction, where they discover a stunning Maui Blue Fender Stratocaster from the '70s and an unusual 193...
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5
The Real Thing
Clinton and Allen stumble upon a retro Coke vending machine and an old-school truck among their auction treasures.
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6
Weapons of Past Destruction
Title: Echoes of Historic Armaments Plot: This week, Clinton and Allen stumble upon a treasure trove in the storage units they've acquired, including...
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7
Gangster Whiskey
Among the treasures unearthed by Alan and Clinton from their auction victories are a sought-after baseball card, a vintage jukebox, and an early-gener...
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8
Home on the Gun Range
Title: Treasures at the Shooting Range Plot: During an auction, Allen and Clinton stumble upon a vintage penny arcade machine and a century-old shotg...
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Miami Heat
The episode showcases a countdown clock from NASA's 1970s era, an all-terrain hovercraft, and a Delta relay rocket from the 1960s.
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2
Quadzilla Attacks
A Palm-Squeezer pistol from the 1880s, an antique Western Electric telephone, and a Quadzilla ATV are put under scrutiny.
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3
Sink or Swim
A music box from Regina dating back to 1897, a miniature boat called the Addictor from 190, and a 1905 gramophone created by Thomas Edison are all bei...
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4
Disco and Dance
The episode showcases a 1978 pinball machine, a classic Breathalyzer from the past, and a gambling device dating back to 1898.
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5
Labor of Love
The episode takes a closer look at a Ms. Pac-Man arcade machine, a Harley-Davidson motorcycle engine, and a collection of vintage Air Jordan sneakers.
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6
The Chicago Grand Slam
A 1984 Yamaha SS440 snowmobile, a baseball autographed by Hank Aaron, and a vintage toy robot from the 1950s.
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7
The Chi-Town Showdown
Discover a Victorian-era metal casket, vintage glass fire extinguisher grenades dating back to the 1870s, and a Chicago fire station alarm box from 18...
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8
Fire in the Hole!
Clinton and Allen successfully bid on some auction units, discovering a detonator box intended for dynamite, a chest containing hidden compartments, a...
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9
Animal Instincts
A pump-action shotgun from 1897, crafted by Winchester, and a collection of taxidermied big-game animals.
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10
Everything's Bigger in Texas
Title: Everything's Bigger in Texas Plot: In this episode, a historical 1886 Winchester rifle, originally crafted for buffalo hunting, becomes the ce...
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11
Smoking Ton
In Worcester, Massachusetts, a 1890s humidor, a WWII Stuart M3 tank barrel, and an industrial meat slicer make an appearance. Meanwhile, in the bustli...
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12
Top Gun Ton
At an auction in Ontario, California, the hosts find themselves in a fierce competition against big spenders. Among the standout items up for bid are ...
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13
Beantown Bidders
In Boston, a fascinating array of items has been discovered, including a tandem bicycle dating back to the 1940s, an antique black powder whaling harp...
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14
Diesel Digs
The episode showcases a 1981 Bobcat 743 Front Loader alongside a relic from World War I.
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15
Dallas Mavericks
The guys head to Dallas, discovering a beautifully crafted cowboy saddle alongside a military-grade Tomahawk cruise missile jet engine. Allen and Ton ...
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16
Knuckle Dust
A signed poster of "Raging Bull," a unique revolver-knife-brass knuckle hybrid from the 1870s, and a screen print of George Rodrigue's iconic "Blue Do...
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17
Half Pipe Dreams
A SWAT team helmet and a bulletproof vest are found, raising questions. Additionally, the episode highlights a vintage Z-Flex Jimmy Plumer Poolrider s...
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18
Viva Las Vegas
Title: Viva Las Vegas Plot: An 1800s naval cane sword, a vintage 1910 poster featuring the illusionist Chung Ling Soo, and a 1974 Zig Zag magic sword...
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19
Rodeo Ton
Ton and Allen venture into the upscale area of Anaheim, known as the Beverly Hills of Orange County, where they discover a vintage El Toro mechanical ...
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20
Sin City Shootout
The group travels to Las Vegas, Nevada, where they stumble upon a bumper car styled to resemble a 1953 Chevy. Along with that, they find M16 rifle mag...
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21
Night of the Digging Dead
Title: Night of the Undead Excavation Plot: A specially designed shark cage; a 1900s medical examiner's dissection instruments; a 1940s embalming dev...
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22
Battle Bought
Title: Duel of the Ages Plot: In this episode, the focus shifts to cutting-edge combat machines from the 1990s, showcasing their remote-controlled ab...
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23
Hot Wheels
A dune racer from the 1970s; equipment for off-road racing; a pool table designed to resemble a 1965 Mustang.
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24
Great American Cashtime
Allen and Ton travel to San Diego where they confront a high-stakes gambler. While there, they come across a unique baseball pitching machine from the...
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25
Auction Hunters, Ink.
Allen and Ton return to Los Angeles for an upscale storage auction, where they hit the jackpot with a signed 1960s Bob Shaw Swing Gate tattoo machine....
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27
Early Bird Special
Title: Dawn of the Fighters Plot: At the nostalgic Shooting Star carnival, a classic game captivates attendees with its charm. Meanwhile, tensions ri...
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Cold Hard Cash
Ton and Allen head north to Alaska, where they encounter a frosty welcome from the local auctioneer. While exploring, they stumble upon two massive se...
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Ton's Driller Instinct
Ton and Allen find themselves facing hostile outdoorsmen in the remote Alaskan wilderness. While navigating the rugged terrain, they stumble upon an i...
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3
Hidden Hot Wheels
Ton and Allen take on an auction buyer in his own territory, diving into the competitive world of bidding. Amidst the excitement, they stumble upon a ...
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4
Auction Hunter Shuffle
Ton and Allen take it upon themselves to show a novice auction hunter the ropes. During their adventure, they stumble upon a vintage shuffleboard from...
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5
Big Easy Money
In New Orleans, Allen and Ton stumble upon more than just quick cash when they meet some bayou bidders who are ready to spend.
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6
High Flying Ton
Title: High Flying Ton Plot: Allen and Ton embark on an adventure to Ventura, California, with the goal of exploring long-abandoned storage units. Ex...
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7
Drumming Up Cash
Ton and Allen encounter some fierce yet discreet rivals at an auction in Glendale. They stumble upon a vintage Zildjian percussion cymbal from the 194...
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8
Bowling Pin Payday
Allen and Ton return to Ton’s former haunts, where they find themselves in a rivalry with a brash auction buyer. During their adventure, they stumbl...
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9
Fake Punt Payoff
Ton and Allen navigate a bustling sea of novice bidders at a massive storage container auction in Pasadena. Amidst the chaos, they stumble upon a comp...
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10
The Jersey Score
Ton and Allen head to a silent auction in New Jersey, but the local bidders make it clear that they don’t want them there. While exploring the event...
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11
Allen's Got Balls
The guys find themselves at odds with an old adversary. In addition, there's a showcase of a machine designed to collect golf balls and a precision ri...
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12
Mr. Haff Goes to Washington
Title: Mr. Haff's Expedition to the Capital Plot: The group travels to Washington, D.C., where they stumble upon a historic revolver dating back to t...
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13
Voodoo Moola
The guys find themselves in a bind at a storage auction in Baton Rouge. Among the items up for grabs are a vintage barber chair and a couple of racing...
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14
Dead Aim
Title: Target Practice Plot: The crew encounters a competitor who employs questionable auction strategies. Among the highlights are an innovative mon...
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15
Sidecar Surprise
Title: Sidecar Surprise Plot: The team heads to Virginia for an exciting auction. Among the standout items: a vintage military motorcycle from Russia...
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16
Little-Ton Jones
The episode showcases a homemade rocket alongside equipment designed for gold mining.
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17
Choo-Choo, Cha-Ching!
Ton and Allen receive an unexpected opportunity when they almost miss out in the small town of Palmer. While exploring, they stumble upon a vintage mo...
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18
Ton's Hot Commodity
Allen arrives late to the auction, forcing Ton to handle a spirited female bidder solo! Meanwhile, the pair discovers a working flamethrower and an ex...
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19
Ice, Ice, Baby
Ton and Allen find themselves in a fierce showdown against a formidable rival who boasts a massive fortune. In the midst of the challenge, they stumbl...
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20
Gangs of New York
Title: Gangs of New York Plot: Ton and Allen find themselves in a fierce showdown with a rival gang from a nearby thrift store during a storage auc...
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21
Allen's Ruff Day
Ton and Allen go to an auction in Ton's hometown, where they find themselves in a showdown with a loud-mouthed competitor. During the event, they stum...
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22
Hula Moola
Title: Hula Moola Plot: Ton and Allen travel to the stunning Hawaiian islands, where they meet a spirited new female assistant! As the team explores,...
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23
Friends in Hawaii Places
Title: Allies in Paradise Plot: Allen and Ton recruit Carolyn, their new assistant, along with Allen's friend Junior from Hawaii, to confront local...
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24
Money Makin' Monster Machines
The Auction Hunters crew gears up for a showdown and finds themselves in direct competition with a seasoned veteran of the auction scene.
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25
Gold 'n' Gloves
The guys stumble upon a medieval catapult designed for attacking castles, along with a stash of gold bars valued at thousands of dollars.
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Once a Pawn a Time
Ton and Allen realize that running a pawn shop is turning out to be much more challenging than they anticipated. As expenses continue to pile up, they...
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2
Win Lose or Joust
Title: Win Lose or Joust Plot: Ton and Allen hurry back from an auction in hopes of snagging a valuable comic book worth over $100,000. During their ...
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3
It's Raining Ton
The guys bring Big Sis along to her very first auction, but when chaos erupts, she turns out to be their unexpected advantage. Meanwhile, Ton experime...
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4
Rock-et to Me!
Ton and Allen find themselves embroiled in a turf battle at a Hollywood auction, clashing over the decision to take a chance on a potentially valuable...
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5
Off the Deep End
Ton and Allen find themselves in a heated debate about their bidding strategy during a unique auction on Catalina Island. As tensions rise, they must ...
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6
Trading Places
Title: Switching Roles Plot: After Allen sustains an injury, he remains at the shop while Ton takes Big Sis to the auction. However, Ton decides to g...
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7
Flying Ton, Creeping Allen
Title: Ton Takes Flight, Allen Stands Firm Plot: In the heart of Chinatown, Ton and Allen find themselves targeted by a gang of thugs attempting to i...
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8
Whip It Good
Ton and Allen are up against one of their fiercest rivals: their ex-employee Carolyn. Armed with a motocross bike and a unique stock whip, she’s det...
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9
Machine Gun Ton
Ton and Allen face off against two fierce female auction hunters who are driven by personal vendettas rather than tactical thinking. The duo discovers...
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10
Always Money in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia, the guys find themselves up against a dubious bidder who seems to have insider knowledge, along with ex-NFL player Vince Papale. They...
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11
Carolyn Goes Topless
What starts as a lighthearted rivalry with ex-employee Carolyn escalates into an intense showdown over a 1968 Corvette Stingray, ultimately allowing C...
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12
Don't Taze Me Bro
At the auction, Ton and Allen find themselves bested by two formidable rivals, leaving them stuck with a "trash unit" and slim hopes of even recouping...
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13
The Fall Guys
Ton and Allen are feeling the strain of managing their shop, and the situation only worsens when they stumble upon a stunt-man's fall bag. Despite thi...
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14
Separation Anxiety
Allen finds it challenging to maintain the pawn shop's success as he mentors Elle. Meanwhile, a heated auction battle with Caroline over parts from a ...
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15
Allen vs. Ton
Ton and Allen unexpectedly face off in a bidding war at an auction, putting both their friendship and the future of the pawnshop on the line.
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16
You Got Served
Title: You Got Served Plot: After a disappointing auction, the guys set out to discover fresh items at a local yard sale. However, their finds—a se...
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17
Without a Chute
The landlord of the shop is eager to have a conversation with the guys, while Allen decides to try out an experimental powered parachute.
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18
Ton Voyage
In Santa Barbara, a merciless shopkeeper attempts to thwart Ton and Allen's efforts to find new treasures. Determined to push back, the duo discovers ...
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19
You Foos You Lose
After their truck breaks down, Ton and Allen go all out to gather funds for repairs. They manage to snag a Foosball table, some Tommy Gun drums, and m...
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20
Allen's Big Crush
In a showdown against a former employee, the stakes are high as they face off with just a pair of monster truck tires and a mysterious box. This unexp...
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21
Nothing But Net
Title: A Game of Challenges Plot: Ton and Allen find themselves confronted by two former adversaries from their past. In response, they unearth an of...
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22
Hall of Fame Game
Ton and Big Sis give the shop a makeover to attract more customers, featuring a Ouija board and a collection of vintage basketballs. Meanwhile, Allen ...
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23
Cashville, Tennessee
Title: Cashville, Tennessee Plot: Ton and Allen clash with a group of high-stakes bikers, leading to an unexpected showdown. In the midst of the ch...
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24
Big Sis Ducks Out
Big Sis arrives with troubling news just as the guys find themselves in a heated disagreement with Carolyn regarding a carnival unit in Long Beach. Th...
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25
Gone in 20 Seconds
Discovering a Geiger counter alongside NASCAR impact wrenches leads to surprising revelations, while the accountant delivers some shocking updates.
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26
To Pawn or Not To Pawn
In Covina, tensions rise as a confrontation unfolds with Carolyn. Meanwhile, a special effects team is brought in, adding an unexpected twist to the s...
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Space Cowboys
Ton and Allen stumble upon a vintage World War II gun along with a Russian space suit, potentially their most significant discovery to date.
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Ramped Up
Title: Ramp It Up Plot: Ton and Allen find themselves in a showdown with their ex-assistant, Carolyn, all while Ton struggles with a painful back inj...
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3
Hook, Line and Printer
During a surprise auction in Norwalk, Ton and Allen find themselves in a fierce competition against a genuine cowboy couple. As the event unfolds, the...
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Rock and Roll
Things take a turn for the worse at an auction in Whittier when a buyer known as Big Dave attempts to dominate the bidding. Following a series of chal...
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Betsy's Last Stand
Ton and Allen attend an auction with the goal of fixing their beloved bread truck, Betsy. They're on the lookout for an industrial grinder and a vinta...
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Risk & Reward
Ton and Allen show up late to an auction and stumble upon some vintage bear traps along with a treasure trove of street art. If these pieces are indee...
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Blazing Saddles
Ton and Allen visit a Hollywood auction, where they encounter a formidable new rival boasting an almost limitless supply of money. As they dig deeper ...
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Party Gras
While in New Orleans, Ton and Allen aim to blend work with fun. They engage in a fierce competition against local bidders at a challenging auction and...
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9
Louisiana Purchase
Title: Louisiana Purchase Plot: In the heart of Louisiana, Ton and Allen find themselves amidst some grumpy locals while attending a shipping crate a...
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10
Missouri Loves Company
While visiting Ton's sister in Missouri for a mix of rafting and some downtime, the guys find themselves caught up in the excitement of a lively live ...
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Tough as Nails
Title: Tough as Nails Plot: CJ aims to throw a wrench in Allen's quest for peace during a storage auction. The group then ventures to a live auction,...
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12
Ton-Geons & Dragons
While Ton tinkers with their new truck, Allen makes his way to an auction. There, he discovers a collection of swords and some equipment for falconry.
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13
Wreck-Shaw
Title: Ruckus at the Auction Plot: During a weekend auction, the team faces off against a group of inexperienced bidders for a rickshaw, a demolition...
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14
Carnies & Armories
A fierce coalition of bidders joins forces to outsmart Ton and Allen at the auction. After securing a few victories, the duo attempts to peddle an ars...
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15
The Unsinkable Ton
The guys embark on a quest to verify the authenticity of props from "Titanic." Meanwhile, Ton has a tense encounter with a rattlesnake while promoting...
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16
Pucks for Bucks
The guys find themselves with a unit they weren’t eager to take on and must sift through junk to improve their profits. In the process, they stumble...
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17
Whiskey Business
During an auction in Allen’s former neighborhood, he is reminded of his days as a “lone wolf.” The group stumbles upon a collection of RC race b...
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18
Haff-Inated
Allen struggles to get into the groove without his usual morning coffee, but a few entertaining distractions help him boost his energy. The group stum...
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19
Brew-Phoria
Ton and Allen dive headfirst into the electric car business, but with the batteries absent, their only chance to turn a profit lies in an expensive re...
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20
Catch My Drift?
The guys acquire a specially modified drift car and a luxury antiques unit that may contain a rare WWI pilot pistol. As they delve into the history of...