`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'.
After his sacking last series, Rich returns to the shop in a last-ditch effort to win back his job. Seth continues his attempt to takeover the store. (S7, ep 1)
An electric chair gives Rich the chance to curry favour with Les. Seth hatches a scheme that could make a fortune for the store. But will it work in practice? (S7, ep 2)
Pawn shop owner Les hears a killer story from a group of clients. But are they to be trusted? Later, he also makes a very important discovery. (S7, ep 3)
Seth is shocked when Les brings back ex-pawn shop employee Amy. He later spots a mistake that could cost the store thousands of dollars. Is she to blame? (S7, ep 4)
There's trouble in the shop as a woman catches her boyfriend secretly trying to flog her ring. Plus, Les lays his hands on some priceless rock memorabilia. (S7, ep 5)
Les is tempted to break one of the pawn shop's biggest rules, when a fast-talking client catches him off guard. (S7, ep 6)
Les ignores Ashley's cries to up security after she finds a potential robber hiding in the shop fridge. It's a move he may regret come nightfall. (S7, ep 7)
Les can't stop buying, even though the store room is piled sky-high. In danger of being dubbed a hoarder, he faces big pressure to make some sales. (S7, ep 8)
Les gets excited over a jar of powdered gold. He believes it's worth thousands. But is it valuable or just eyeshadow? An explosive acid test reveals all. (S7, ep 9)
The shop lands itself in trouble when a customer calls in their lawyer to settle a huge row over a fake receipt. Fortunately, Les has a trick up his sleeve. (S7, ep 10)
Ashley challenges Seth to a unique competition in the pawn shop. Should he lose, the world will hear the one thing he's been fighting to keep a secret. (S7, ep 11)
Les loses his temper when the kids suggest he sells their failing second store. With the family's livelihood at stake, Seth puts a sneaky plan into action. (S7, ep 12)
Ashley is pulled into the fray as Seth's plan to sell the Pontiac shop hits a snag. Then a meeting with a buyer leaves them in a life-changing situation. (S7, ep 13)
Finding it hard to forgive Seth for trying to sell his business, Les locks himself in his office. Meanwhile, a fight breaks out on the pawn shop floor. (S8, ep 1)
Les is caught in a dilemma over the authenticity of a rare guitar. With no expert on hand, he's forced to go with his gut. (S8, ep 2)
The Golds are forced to take action when they spot a hustler scamming their customers in the car park. Later, Seth and Ashley finally come to blows. (S8, ep 4)
A sloppy mistake threatens to cost the Golds big business. Plus, a dispute on the shop floor turns ugly. (S8, ep 5)
It's young versus old as Les and Ashley compete to find the vintage item that will bring in the most cash. Seth faces off with a troublesome client. (S8, ep 6)
Les and Seth are forced to face up to the fact that Ashley's attitude is costing them business. A serial killer groupie brings in some scary paraphernalia. (S8, ep 9)
Seth goes against Les's advice and buys an old Chevy sign at Detroit's annual Dream Cruise event. Can he sell it and prove his father wrong? (S8, ep 8)
Rich makes a glaring error that could see him fired. Plus, a kooky cowboy arrives at the counter and Ashley reacts to bad manners in the pawn shop queue. (S8, ep 3)
With the warehouse overflowing, Seth mounts a plot to empty it behind Les's back. Can he risk betraying his father again? (S8, ep 7)
Les vows to get revenge after a crafty seller swindles him with a fake luxury watch. Is there a way he can regain his pride as well as thousands of dollars? (S8, ep 10)
After a run of bad purchases, can Les prove to his staff that he's still got it? Or has he lost his touch for good? (S8, ep 11)
To Catch A Thief - Part 1: Les is horrified to find jewellery scattered on the shop floor and the business's security system disabled. Can the Golds catch their thief? (S8, ep 12)
To Catch A Thief - Part 2: The Golds set up an elaborate sting to catch the thief that's in their midst. Who is it? And do they have enough evidence to involve the police? (S8, ep 13)