Ep 4. Rick's News

In this episode of American Chopper season 9, titled "Rick's News", the crew at Orange County Choppers faces some unexpected challenges. As usual, tensions flare up between Paul Teutul Sr. and his son Paul Jr., causing some friction in the workshop.

The episode opens with Rick, the team's fabricator, sharing some news that he received from his doctor. While the exact nature of the news is not revealed, it's clear that it's weighing heavily on Rick's mind and is affecting his work. Meanwhile, the team is hard at work on their latest project, a custom bike for a client, but they're running up against some unexpected roadblocks.

One of the biggest issues they face is with the shape of the gas tank for the new bike. The team has gone through several iterations, but they just can't seem to get it quite right. There's also some tension between Paul Sr. and Junior over the design of the gas tank, with Paul Jr. feeling that his father is being too stubborn.

As the team continues to work on the new bike, tensions continue to run high. At one point, Paul Jr. gets frustrated with the other members of the team and storms out of the shop. He later returns and has a heart-to-heart with his brother Mikey, discussing the challenges they face as a family business.

Despite the challenges, the team manages to make some progress on the new bike, and they're eventually able to finalize the gas tank design. They also take a break from the project to work on some smaller jobs, including a custom toolbox and a set of handlebars.

Throughout the episode, we see more of the personal dynamics within the team. There's tension between Paul Jr. and his father as they clash over creative differences, but Rick's personal struggles add another layer of complexity to the proceedings. The show also highlights the challenges of working in a family business, with Paul Jr. and Mikey discussing the ups and downs of their relationship.

Overall, "Rick's News" is a tense but ultimately uplifting episode of American Chopper. The team faces some unexpected challenges, but they ultimately manage to pull together and make progress on their latest project. The episode highlights the personal relationships within the team and the unique challenges of working in a family business.