American Chopper: Season 3
Season 3 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of American Chopper Season 2.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 3 Progress Shield
Junior's Dream Bike 1
Mar 7, 2005
Paul Jr. decides it's time to build himself a bike, but not just any bike. Taking some design cues from the Spider-Man Bike and the Black Widow, he sets out to create an original w
Junior's Dream Bike 2
Mar 14, 2005
As Paulie finishes the Web Bike, completing the trilogy, Rick and Vinnie get the opportunity of a lifetime and take a ride in an F-16. Meanwhile, Mikey, Senior and crew pitch in to
Caterpillar Bike 1
Apr 4, 2005
OCC's next project has them building a chopper based on a Caterpillar bulldozer, but things don't go as well at the shop when Paul Jr. and Mike Campo can't agree on the bike's desi
Caterpillar Bike 2
Apr 11, 2005
The fights continue as the guys struggle to complete assembly on the bike for Caterpillar, their efforts slowed by major problems with the rear fender.
Gillette Bike 1
Apr 18, 2005
In search of ideas for their newest theme bike, OCC visits Gillette's headquarters in Boston. Then, back in the shop, the guys split their attention between production bikes and th
Gillette Bike 2
Apr 25, 2005
The guys complete the bike for Gillette, unveiling it at Boston's Prudential Center. Meanwhile, as an added bonus, Mikey babysits Vinnie's daughter, so Vinnie and his wife can have
NAPA Drag Bike
Jun 6, 2005
It's off to drag-racing school in New Jersey for the OCC guys, as they prepare to build a drag bike for NAPA. And this bike will be unlike any other: It'll have a straight speed of
NAPA Drag Bike 2
Jun 13, 2005
OCC finishes the NAPA bike, and Vinnie races it down the strip in an actual drag race.
Military Bike 1
Sep 5, 2005
The Teutuls are given the opportunity to participate in a charity auction to benefit the familes of wounded or dead soldiers. Paul Jr. and Sr. compete to design two different bike
Military Bike 2
Sep 12, 2005
The competition heats up as Senior and Junior compete to assemble and complete their bikes when they come back from paint, powdercoat, and chrome. When Senior pulls ahead, Junior g
Yankees Bike 1
Sep 19, 2005
OCC is given the oppurtunity to build a Yankee-inspired bike for the Jorge Posada Foundation. Paul Jr. takes to the field in designing a one-of-a-kind baseball themed bike that inc
Yankees Bike 2
Sep 26, 2005
The final days of assembling the Yankees Bike come down to the wire when parts come back from paint and powder coat, but Paul Jr. is pushed to his limits when parts go missing. Uli
Space Shuttle Tribute Bike 1
Oct 3, 2005
The Teutels go into the wild blue yonder when they get the chance to build a bike to commemorate the launch of the space shuttle Discovery. After their visit to NASA, Paul Jr., Vin
Space Shuttle Tribute Bike 2
Oct 10, 2005
The guys of OCC take off to Cape Canaveral, Fla., to watch the launch of the space shuttle Discovery, seeking more ideas for the NASA-themed bike. Once back in the shop, Junior con
Rick's Dream Bike 1
Oct 17, 2005
The final days of fabrication come down to the wire as Rick's old school chopper get sent out to paint, powder coat, and chrome. The mood around the shop takes a 180 when Cody leav
Rick's Dream Bike 2
Oct 24, 2005
The guys decide that it's time for a vacation and what better place than jolly old England? After an all-night flight, Senior, Junior, and Mikey are treated to a double-decker bus
On the Road: Europe Part 1
Oct 31, 2005
Adventures and cultural differences await the Teutuls as they travel across the Atlantic for the first time ever. While in London, the guys take in the sights and realize that thin
On the Road: Europe Part 2
Nov 7, 2005
Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes? Find out in this special episode as Mikey films the film crew and travels to L.A. to find out about the post-production work needed to m
FANtasy Bike 1
Jan 9, 2006
Susan Morisset is an insurance claim adjuster from Bruceville, Texas who's been wanting to ride an OCC bike because "somtimes a girl just needs to be in the driver's seat." And the
FANtasy Bike 2
Jan 16, 2006
Joseph McClendon has always been a lover of motorcycles, especially choppers. But when he had to sell his hog to help pay for his mom's hospital bills, his mom made him promise tha
FANtasy Bike 3
Jan 23, 2006
Bryan King is a truck driving, car customizer out of California, and the one thing he wants more than anything is to have his own chopper. Only one small problem: he's in a wheelch
FANtasy Bike 4
Jan 30, 2006
After his trip to Europe where he saw some impressive vintage motorcycles, Senior feels inspired and decides to start his own collection of vintage bikes. When the guys try to rest
Senior's Vintage Project
Feb 27, 2006
The guys of OCC continue working on Senior's vintage chopper, while Chris Matthews finishes restoring an old classic. When the front end of the vintage chopper comes back from powd
Senior's Vintage Project 2
Mar 6, 2006
Mikey and Vinnie host a series of their favorite clips that never quite made the show.
Celebrity Build
Apr 24, 2006
OCC gets a special visit from the "Piano Man," Billy Joel, who asks the guys to build him a vintage Indian bobber motorcycle. To get more insight into their customer's needs, the T
Wendy's Bike 1
May 6, 2006
The guys continue their work on a bike for Wendy's that will be auctioned off to benefit the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption.
Wendys Bike 2
Jun 12, 2006
OCC teams up with Sunoco and NASCAR driver Kyle Petty to build a bike that will benefit the Victory Junction Gang Camp. The guys head down to North Carolina to meet Kyle Petty and
Sunoco Bike 1
Jun 19, 2006
OCC continues working on their latest build, a bike for Sunoco that will be auctioned off to benefit the Victory Junction Gang Camp. When the bike is sent to paint and powdercoat,
Sunoco Bike 2
Jun 19, 2006
Actor Bill Murray asks the OCC crew to build him a chopper inspired by his "Caddyshack" character, Carl.
Bill Murray Bike 1
Aug 7, 2006
Actor Bill Murray asks the OCC crew to build him a chopper inspired by his "Caddyshack" character, Carl.
Bill Murray Bike 2
Aug 14, 2006
The OCC crew builds a custom chopper on stage for their fans.
OCC Production Bike
Aug 28, 2006
The Teutuls begin work on their next project, for the Lugz footwear company; OCC bids farewell to a valued employee.
LUGZ Bike 1
Nov 6, 2006
The custom leather design for the Lugz bike poses new challenges for the crew.
LUGZ Bike 2
Nov 13, 2006
OCC suits up, and lays siege to their latest project, a dragon-rider bike inspired by the movie Eragon; Mikey takes on a crusade of his own and organizes a jousting tournament uniq
Eragon Bike 1
Dec 4, 2006
An oversight by Cody and unexpected news about its planned debut threaten the completion of the Eragon Bike.
Eragon Bike 2
Dec 11, 2006
An oversight by Cody and unexpected news about its planned debut threaten the completion of the Eragon Bike.