`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'.
Exploring the goings-on in the Gold family's huge Detroit pawn shop. Les shocks the others when he reveals plans to buy a new store. Is it a good idea? (S5, ep 1)
Les reveals to Seth and Ashley whether he'll buy the new pawn shop, but his decision has bigger consequences than anyone could imagine. (S5, ep 2)
At the new shop, the Golds are chuffed to find a bag of gems inside an old employee's desk. But what will they do if the owner returns to claim his treasure? (S5, ep 3)
A man wants to buy some super-expensive earrings on the condition that the store also does his piercing. Will the Golds strike a deal? (S5, ep 4)
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)
Mo' Money. Mo' Problems: A stressed Seth blames his dad for chaos in the shop. But amid the angry clients, a couple bring in one of the strangest objects the family has seen. (S5, ep 6)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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 )
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)
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)
All eyes are on Seth as he tries to prove he's worthy of the keys to the kingdom. But as business heats up, can he stay calm under the mounting pressure? (S6, ep 2)
Family Traitor: Seth makes a huge mistake that threatens to land the store in financial disaster. As he scrambles to correct it, Ashley spills the beans to Les. (S6, ep 3)
Les works at breakneck pace to customise a $20,000 diamond ring. And when Ashley unjustifiably derails the sale, no-one blames Seth for hitting the roof. (S6, ep 4)
A customer hits the roof after Seth busts him for trying to flog fake goods. Later, panic grips the staff as a farmer lets an animal loose in the shop. (S6, ep 5)
Les is furious to learn that dealers are poaching his customers. And things get worse when he informs a client that the bling on their diamond watch is bogus. (S6, ep 6)
Ashley splashes out on a worthless roulette table, sparking one of the biggest fights in Gold family history. (S6, ep 7)
Ashley returns to put Seth in his place. Meanwhile, a customer who has been robbed looks to sell her last remaining possession. (S6, ep 8)
Security catch a burglar in the parking lot but when they drag her inside, the Golds are hit with a huge surprise. (S6, ep 9)
Les takes a customer's word on an item and forks out wads of cash to make it his. Later, Ashley makes a discovery that leaves him looking like a fool. (S6, ep 10)
Les demands blood after a member of Seth's team makes a mistake. Unwilling to turn the culprit over, Seth is forced to take a stand against his father. (S6, ep 11)
Les is furious to find broken merchandise in the pawn shop and throws the book at his staff. He issues a threat for the next person who steps out of line. (S6, ep 12)
Rich Vs Les: Tensions run high after Les threatens to fire the next employee. It's Rich who makes the fatal error, leading to the biggest showdown in the history of the store. (S6, ep 13)