American Chopper: Season 5
Season 5 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 4.
- 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 5 Progress Shield
Army National Guard 1
Jan 17, 2008
OCC locks and loads as they pay tribute to the troops with a custom bike for the Army National Guard. Paul Sr. takes a walk down the aisle with Beth. Using concepts sent in by the
Army National Guard 2
Jan 24, 2008
The Army National Guard Patriot Bike is completed by the guys at OCC. Jason Pohl is eager for the opportunity to advance in his training. But tension arises with the crew because o
Michigan Bike/My Name is Earl 1
Jan 30, 2008
Mikey gets in the game and heads up OCC's latest custom creation - a Wolverine bike for the University of Michigan's Mott Children's Hospital.The cast from NBC's "My Name is Earl"
Michigan Bike/My Name is Earl 2
Feb 7, 2008
Mikey reveals the University of Michican bike at Michigan-OSU football game Then the guys are off to Hollywood for a reveal party with the cast of NBC's show "My Name is Earl".
Gander Mountain 1
Feb 14, 2008
OCC packs their gear and hikes into their next project -- a custom chopper for Gander Mountain, an outdoor lifestyle company. As design gets under way, Jr. decides to go with an of
Gander Mountain 2
Feb 21, 2008
OCC continues on their latest custom creation -- a street bike/motocross hybrid for the outdoor lifestyle company Gander Mountain. The Teutuls travel to Brazil to unveil a special
Craftsman/DieHard 1
Feb 28, 2008
OCC charges up their latest double build: Sr.'s custom creation for Craftsman Tools, and Jr.'s two-wheeled showpiece for DieHard Batteries. The guys travel to South Africa, where t
Craftsman/DieHard 2
Mar 6, 2008
OCC continues on their latest double build -- custom bikes for Craftsman Tools and DieHard Batteries. After a jam session with rock 'n' roll legend Chubby Checker gets OCC doing th
Klipsch
Mar 13, 2008
OCC tunes in and cranks it up, as they build a custom bike for Klipsch Audio Technologies. But staffing shortages around the shop have the crew scrambling, forcing Sr. to amp every
Viega
Mar 20, 2008
OCC pulls out all the stops and takes on a project for the plumbing and heating technology company, Viega Corporation. Manpower issues continue to plague the shop, and company dema
BSN Bike
Apr 24, 2008
The Girls of BSN, a spokesmodel team of the nutritional supplement manufacturer BSN, give the guys a hand as they begin design on a bike for the company.
Manitowoc Crane Company Bike
May 1, 2008
OCC builds an industrial-themed bike for the Manitowoc crane group. Also, Mikey gives a lecture to a group of second graders.
Production Bike Showcase
May 8, 2008
The motorcycle industry picks OCC for an award, but there are no production bikes available to display in the awards showcase, so the crew scrambles to build some in time for the e
Dryvit Bike
Jun 12, 2008
OCC moves into their new World Headquarters and takes on their first build in the new shop; a penguin-themed chopper for exterior insulation manufacturer, Drvyit Systems.
NY Giants Bike
Jun 19, 2008
Paul Sr. gets the green light for Paul Jr. to design and build a custom chopper honoring the World Champion NY Giants. As Junior's freeform style inspires the build, OCC prepares f
Darien Lake Bike
Jun 26, 2008
OCC twists and turns into their next project: the OCC Motocoaster bike for the Darien Lake Theme Park Resort.
Sikorsky Bike
Jul 10, 2008
Senior recruits J.Q. and Jason Pohl to build a tribute bike for the Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. But fabrication hits some turbulence as issues with the backbone and tank have the guys
Mercedes-AMG Bike
Jul 24, 2008
The Teutuls get inspired by some high-end automotive engineering and build a luxury-performance bike for Mercedes Benz-AMG. Senior taps a local artist to immortalize his kids in in
Strike Ten Entertainment
Aug 7, 2008
The guys head to the lanes for inspiration when OCC decides to create a bowling themed bike for Strike Ten Entertainment. Rick designs a tank in the form of a bowling ball, and Sr.
McCuff Industries
Aug 21, 2008
A custom bike build begins for McCuff Industries, but a miscalculation on the frame and problems during assembly threaten the process.
RJR Memorial Car Show
Sep 11, 2008
OCC hosts the RJR Memorial Car show. With Sr. leading the way, everyone at the shop contributes: Jr. reaches out to the local fire department for help with a pancake breakfast and
Web Bike Special Edition
Sep 18, 2008
Paul Teutul and his sons capture the drama and go head to head in the creation of outrageous custom motorcycles.
Steve Wyrick & ICEE Bikes
Oct 9, 2008
OCC takes on the challenge of building two bikes at the same time. First is a custom bike for illusionist Steve Wyrick and the second is for ICEE. Their first trick is to invent an
Aaron Equipment Company Bike
Oct 16, 2008
OCC takes on an industrial themed bike when the tackle the heavy machinery maker, Aaron Equipment Company. When one Teutul doesn't show up at the Aaron, Sr. is left upset. The air
Dodge Ram Bike
Oct 23, 2008
OCC goes heavy duty with a bike for Dodge Ram. Needing help with the design, the guys take a trip to a farm for inspiration from the real thing. Back at the shop, Sr. leads the cha
Schussler Bike
Oct 30, 2008
Pohl is chosen to scout out OCC's most magical client to date, Schussler Creative. But when the outrageous ideas for the Schussler's bike pushes OCC to the brink, causing the guys