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• American Chopper is a reality television series. The series focuses on the Teutul family, who run the custom motorcycle workshop Orange County Choppers in Montomery, New York. The series also features their staff including Rick Petko, Nick Hansford, Christian Welter.

  Since the opening of season 6, Paul Jr. has agreed to come in as a consultant for the company when his father needs him. He also is helping his girlfriend open a boutique in town.

• Fast Facts

  1. Network: TLC (2007-Present)
  2. Network: The Discovery Channel (2003-2006)
  3. Current Season: 6
  4. Starring: Paul Teutul Sr., Paul Teutul, Jr. and Mikey Teutul
  5. Orange County Choppers crew: Rick Petko, Nick Hansford, Christian Welter, Vinnie Dimartino

• Family Drama

  Since the inception of the show, the family of American Chopper have been in multiple fights. Most of the fights have involved Paul Sr. and his son Paul Jr., as Paul Sr. has accused Paul Jr. many times of being lazy and not willing to put in the hours necessary to run a business. In turn, Paul Jr. often creates havoc in the motorcycle shop, causing the tempers of both men to flare. Often times items are thrown, punched and slammed as the men engage in destructive fits of anger. At times it seem that only Mickey can defuse Paul Sr. with his humor.

• Video Game

  The television show spawned two video games including American Chopper 2: Full Throttle. It debuted in 2005 and allows players to build their own bikes and battle against both members of the Teutul family as one of the revolving crew in a quest to build the sweetest ride.

• Quotes

  "If you had a clue as to what you were talking about, you'd be dangerous!" -Paul Jr.

  "Come over here and stand in front of me so I can hit you in the back of the head." -Paul Sr.

  "I've got a size 12 that will inspire!" -Paul Sr.

• Pauly Quits

  A few days before the 6th season premiere, The New York Post leaked a video of a massive fight between father and son, Paul Sr. and Paul Jr. After arriving to work late again, Paul Sr. got mad when he was called out by his father. By the end of the argument, Paul Jr. left the building, claiming he would never return.New York Post: Ax Falls On Chopper Dads Son (April 9, 2009) During the season premiere on April 9, Paul Jr. stated he would never return to work for his father, and is currently looking at starting his own business.

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