Hardcore Pawn

2009•9 series•Entertainment / Factual

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`The working man's bank' is always willing to make a deal. That's why for the people of Detroit, the go-to pawn shop for more than four decades has been American Jewelry and Loan. This series follows its day-to-day operations, focusing on third-generation pawnbroker and company patriarch Les Gold, a street-smart old-schooler known for driving a hard bargain but having a soft heart. The family business also includes Seth, Les' only son and business partner; daughter Ashley, the shop's general manager; and Les' wife, Lili. But there's no question who the boss is, and he's often heard reminding his team of more than 45 employees, `The customer always lies'.

Episode 5Rematch: Ashley vs. Tressa

Rematch: Ashley's nemesis Tressa returns to sell the Rolex that got her fired. Insults start to fly and not even Les can stop Ashley leaping over the counter. (S5, ep 5)

Episode 7Les Hunts a Thief

Les goes on the rampage when he finds out a thief has been on his premises. Plus, a customer selling a guitar signed by Kid Rock reveals a valuable secret. (S5, ep 7)

Episode 8Full Metal Panic

Ashley comes out from behind the security glass to confront a menacing customer. Later, there's more trouble when a man claims he is robbed in the pawn shop. (S5, ep 8)

Episode 9Dirty Tape

Ashley's head is put on the chopping block when Seth and Les discover she's to blame for the shop's current cash crisis. (S5, ep 9)

Episode 10Only in Detroit

Seth finds himself in the cross hairs after his surprise new hire makes a colossal mistake. Ashley is forced to face one of her most insulting customers yet. (S5, ep 10)

Episode 11Blackout

As a storm threatens to knock out the shop's power, Seth scrambles together an emergency plan... only for it to be shot down by his father. (S4, ep 11 )

Episode 13Gold Day in Hell

Les discovers Seth's masterplan for a new business structure at the Gold family pawn shop, leading to a huge stand-off between father and son. (S5, ep 13)

Episode 14Face Off

Tensions are at an all-time high in the store, as Seth and Les jockey for power. As the chaos begins to affect business, Ashley stages an intervention. (S6, ep 1)