Series synopsis
American Chopper: Senior vs Junior is an American reality television series that premiered on Discovery on August 12, 2010. It ended on December 17, 2012. It stars Paul Teutul, Jr., Mike Rowe, Michael Teutul and Vincent DiMartino.
It's make it or break it time for each of the Teutul men as they head off in separate directions after a bruising family breakup. Who will come out on top as Orange County Choppers (OCC) and Paul JR Designs start cranking out competing bikes?
Premise
It's make it or break it time for each of the Teutul men as they head off in separate directions after a bruising family breakup. Who will come out on top as Orange County Choppers (OCC) and Paul JR Designs start cranking out competing bikes?
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Paul Teutul, Jr. as Self
- Mike Rowe
- Michael Teutul as Self
- Vincent DiMartino as Self
- Jason Pohl as Self
- Paul Teutul, Sr. as Self
Episodes
This series spans 5 seasons with 73 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 10 | November 29, 2010 | December 17, 2012 |
| Season 1 | 16 | August 12, 2010 | February 7, 2011 |
| Season 2 | 17 | April 25, 2011 | December 6, 2011 |
| Season 3 | 14 | February 13, 2012 | May 21, 2012 |
| Season 4 | 16 | September 3, 2012 | December 17, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Family Divided Paul Senior, Paul Junior and Mikey take a look at how their family has fallen apart. |
November 29, 2010 |
| 2 |
A Crew Divided Get an inside look at what it takes to produce the American Chopper series through interviews with the Teutuls, producers and crew. |
January 3, 2011 |
| 3 |
Top Ten Fights In this special episode doors fly from hinges and windows are shattered as cast members recount the most heated moments over the past few years. The most memorable fights between father, sons and coworkers often begin with business but get personal. |
October 3, 2011 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Domani Studios Bike After such a big battle, you'd think the show would be done. But it's back, in this season premiere of Senior vs. Junior. Senior is well-rooted for battle, but Junior plans on destroying his dad's business regardless; by building a rival shop just around the corner. Of course Mikey will be there along with an old friend Vinnie. |
August 12, 2010 |
| 2 |
Window World Bike Paul Jr and team are hard at work trying to get the new shop in order. Senior is in total disbelief that Junior will be able to compete with OCC. Also Senior get's angry when Junior starts going after OCC's vendors. |
August 19, 2010 |
| 3 |
ESAB Bike Sr. and Jr. find themselves in front of a judge because Sr. is suing Jr. for his 20% ownership of OCC. Meanwhile, the team at OCC is hard at work on a chopper for ESAB, one of the oldest welding equipment companies in the country. |
August 26, 2010 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mikey's Art Opening PJD starts a build for Jared Allen's charity while OCC works on a custom build for Supernatural Cymbals. Junior meets with lawyers to stay on top of a new lawsuit from his Dad. Mikey gets a taste of the limelight at his successful art gallery opening. |
April 25, 2011 |
| 2 |
Big Guns OCC builds a money-themed bike for longtime client Alan Brownfeld, while Junior and Mikey head to Louisiana to consult on a custom gun design with Will Hayden of Red Jacket Firearms and Sons of Guns. Then Senior announces his reconciliation with estranged son Dan, and Junior and PJD unveil their Jared Allen charity bike to a roaring crowd. |
May 2, 2011 |
| 3 |
Judgement Day Senior visits Mikey's gallery and is affected by paintings depicting their strained relationship. While both shops work on respective builds, Junior learns he has won his appeal of Senior's lawsuit, and Senior decides to make Junior a settlement offer. |
May 9, 2011 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Winners and Losers In the aftermath Chopper Live, Junior celebrates his win while fulfilling an order for an overseas client, while Senior focuses on the future with a big build and an even bigger opportunity: a spot on Celebrity Apprentice. |
February 13, 2012 |
| 2 |
The Apprentice Bike Senior deals with the death of his mother and is hurt then he does not hear from Junior or Mikey. Then, while PJD starts a build for One Call Concepts, OCC unveils a gold bike for Donald Trump. |
February 20, 2012 |
| 3 |
Operation Reconciliation OCC builds a bike for Veterans Airlift Command and PJD finishes a bike for One Call Concepts. After his mother's death, Senior is more determined than ever to reconcile with Mikey and Junior, inviting Mikey to join him at a painting class. |
February 27, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Build is On Senior proposes that he and Junior combine forces to build a bike for charity, but Junior is unsure how to respond. But when Rick's wedding brings the two together, Junior gets the reassurance he needs to make a decision once and for all. |
September 3, 2012 |
| 2 |
Back in Time Senior and Junior brainstorm bike styles for their upcoming collaboration and decide to recreate the first bike they ever built together. Then PJD unveils the Geico Armed Forces tribute bike and OCC reveals the Cafe bike at the opening of the OCC Cafe. |
September 10, 2012 |
| 3 |
Common Ground Senior and Junior get to work on their bike build, which reaps surprising results as the two bond over old memories. Meanwhile, PJD starts a trike for Loopster while OCC builds a bike to benefit Senior's favorite charity. |
September 17, 2012 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Discovery |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 12, 2010 |
| Last aired | December 17, 2012 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Monday at 21:00:00 |