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American Restoration

2010 – 2016Show5 seasons137 episodesTV-PG

Reality
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6

A wholesome, hopeful reality series about everyday modern life and history.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Where to watch

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Not for brutality, tears or scares.

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Episodes

5 seasons · 137 episodes · best: S4E12 "Sofa King Cool" 9.2

Episodes

7.3
7.0
6.1
7.2
7.6
7.8
3.2

Story

American Restoration is an American reality television series airing on the History channel. Produced by Leftfield Pictures, the series is recorded in Las Vegas, Nevada, where it chronicles the daily activities at Rick's Restorations, an antique restoration shop, with its owner Rick Dale, his staff, and teenage son, as they restore various vintage items to their original condition.

Feels like

  • Reality Television
  • Antique Restoration
  • Educational Process
  • Family Business
  • Historical Objects
  • Comfort Watch
  • Skill-Based
  • Informative & Engaging
  • Workshop Environment
  • Behind-the-Scenes

Cast

1 of 1 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Michael Piscitelli

Everyone

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Facts

October 25, 2010 · April 1, 2016 · Ended

First aired
October 25, 2010
Last aired
April 1, 2016
Status
Ended
Length
5 seasons · 137 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Genres
Reality
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
26 countries

Tropes

Jerk with a Heart of Gold, Sleeves Are for Wimps, Expository Opening Narration +9

  • Jerk with a Heart of Gold
  • Sleeves Are for Wimps
  • Expository Opening Narration
  • Xtreme Kool Letterz
  • Readings Are Off the Scale
  • "Well Done, Son" Guy
  • The Bet
  • Characterization Marches On
  • Paintball Episode
  • Tampon Run
  • This Is Gonna Suck
  • Early-Bird Cameo

12 of 36 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream American Restoration?"

Questions about American Restoration

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream American Restoration?

PrimePhiloHooplaHISTORY VaultHistory

In the United States, American Restoration streams on Prime, Philo, and HISTORY Vault, and it is free with ads on Hoopla and History. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is American Restoration worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.6). Season 7 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 3.2 against 7.8 for the best season.

Which season of American Restoration is best?

Season 6, with an IMDb average of 7.8. Season 7 is the weakest at 3.2. The highest-rated episode is Sofa King Cool (season 4, episode 12) at 9.2, and the lowest is Under Fire (season 7, episode 1) at 2.8.

Is American Restoration okay for kids?

TV-PG

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch American Restoration?

53 h

About 53 hours: 137 episodes in 5 seasons of about 23 minutes each, aired from 2010 to 2016.

Can I half-watch American Restoration?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching American Restoration?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.