Earlier this year, the TLC series American Chopper was cancelled after six seasons on the air. The series reportedly came to an end as a result of tensions between Paul Teutul Sr. and his son, Paul Jr. The series finale aired on February 11th.
But now, there’s word that the show is coming back for a seventh season, with both father and son on-board. Junior has apparently opened a new shop of his own that’s near the original.
He hasn’t spoken to his father in over a year and told the NY Post, “I’m always hopeful for a reconciliation, but sometimes these things happen for a reason… Even though you never want dissension in any family, especially with your father, this has allowed me to break out and do things on my own.”
Paul Sr. wasn’t quite as philosophical and said, “Junior seems to say all the time he’d like to reconcile, but the thing of it is, he’s never come to me with that… I’m happy he’s making an attempt to go out on his own, but I don’t feel he’s ever really followed through with anything in his life. But this way, if he fails, he can’t say, ‘My dad made me fail.’”
The plan is to film both of the Teutul shops and include footage from both in each episode. Filming will begin next week and the new season is expected to debut in August.
What do you think? Are you happy to hear that American Chopper is coming back?
Image courtesy TBS.
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I was a fan of the show but grew to hate it when the Pauls fell out of grace and it turned into a whine fest.I would like to see a show with Mike and Vince.Leave the Pauls out of it.
We have always owned harleys so started watching the show basically for the appreciation of watching the cool bikes being built. But have to say after the bickering it was like why would anybody want to watch a show where all they do is argue. You can get that everywhere you look so when you watch a program for the appreciation of the bikes the fighting gets OLD!!!!!!!!!! Stopped watching it period. Paul Sr. should definitely get over himself.
I see you always owned Harleys. Did OCC ever build a Harley?
All I ever saw them use was S&S engines.
No offense to you, but most Harley people I know think they are clowns.
Von Axle
Milwaukee Wisconsin
I’m sad to see the split but Paul Sr. seems to be a little more relaxed at work now from the last shows that viewed. I wish Paul Jr. all the success with his new shop and I’m anxious to see his ideas come to fruition, his designs for choppers are amazing, although I do love the old school bikes as well. It was tense in the shop but each person’s flavor worked for what consumers look for in bikes. Not sure of the guys name who works with Paul Sr. on designs but he’s pretty good. I have to say I miss Vinnie, that guy is the backbone for mechanics in the shop and Rick’s talent just keeps getting better. Best of luck to both the Teutuls.
Iam glad that the show is back for more exsiting bikes being built with vince , mike and paul jr. I will like to see paul jr make more toys for small dogs.
I have enjoyed evree second of each season and even do they argued allot thats part of the entire program. They build a bike, Junior is late and Senior becomes mad.
Evendo some of you might see this as a dissapointing aspect and some of you even say it gets old^. I dont think it gets old at all evendo they argue live ghose on ..its a reality show and shit happends its part of who they are and evendo they fight i think its great that they are who they are and show it aswail.
Id like to see them make it up and give a hug and thats what they did a few times.
The thing is, Paul Senior sometimes has a big mouth for the wrong reasons, evendo he needs to show hes boss he could take it eazier on his son. Im not saying hes not right.. but hes still your son man. And like you sometimes say.. we are allot allike and i think thats treu, but if you know that its treu.. you alsow know you would like to get some space now and than. So dous Junior. And Junior.. Junior should buy a working alarmklock cause your dad aint just pooling your legg, the reasons he shouts at you is becouse you do have issues with being on a sertain scedual or so it seams.
He shouts at you becouse thats what people sometimes do when they are close to 1 another. The person you feel closest to is alsow the person with who’m you will share it.
In the end this is possitive. Im just realy notising that evendo Junior says he is open for a conversation.. if your dad calls you and you dont pick up, than where did open mind go for conversation. If you think something like that you should alsow be prepared to answer your phone.
And daddy should take his hand of the control board for a second and let his son do his thing a little more evendo it might be within the company daddy build ..Ive seen that if theres a deadline and evendo Paul dous slack allot, he will take care of the bike evendo he might have to stay late.
My conclusion would be.
Senior dont worry to much. The bike WILL get done!.
And Junior, get your hands out of that pickle jar and do a little more hands on evendo you like your creative freedom.. this dous not mean you can decide your own working hours and come in when ever you please.. seeing that your father is the head of the company its not strange for him to react the way he dous, just poot yourself in his shoes. The fact that you were not fired before is becouse he knows you guys are allike and your his son. I think you should apreciade that and try harder.
I know you mean well when you explain yourself and say you dont want the fight, try being on time. And if you are and senior is still anoying you than ignore it. I know in the end you guys just need a big hug =)
Im exited and i know you guys can work it out.
Just shake hands and move on.
It would be totally awesome to see a seventh season of American Chopper! I know Paul Jr. & Paul Sr. have had lots of feuds in the past, but I have always enjoyed every episode since American Chopper first aired! I was fortunate enough to get a picture with Paul Sr. while visiting Montgomery NY. I would love to return to see the new shop. I really wish things could be worked out between Paul Jr. and Paul Sr.
I too used to love the show, but I can’t stand the person Paul Sr. has become. When they used to unveil a bike or talked in front of crowd Sr. would always hand the mike to his son’s. Now Sr. loves the lime-light and try’s to grab all the attention for himself. If it wasn’t for Paul Jr. , Mikey, Vinnie and the rest he’d be nothing. Now he juices himself up on steriods (yes, he’s a steriod user… daaaa– which explains the temper and big arms), and takes the whole busiiness down the drain.
Bring back Vinnie, Cody, Paul Jr. and Mikey— that would be show.
I think Sr needs to take a look at that big house he lives in and think about who’s designs it was that helped make him alot of that money to build it. Im sure Jr will do well with his new shop, after all he was the talent.
This would mean about 3 more months before the next season airs.
I cant wait
I am really glad they are coming back. I love the show. I hope they make up sometime. I wonder if anyone will move over to Paul Jr’s shop?
I would think Paul sr and jr would chill out, come on, they had the best advertising for their business, and looked like it was going strong. It’s too bad another reality show family falls apart. Looks like “Little people-Big world” is next. I love both shows though. It seems like they would make alot of money just doing the show.
I wonder how many corporate bikes got ordered when news of the show being canceled got out? You know these companies only buy the bikes so they can get exposure on the show! It’s cheaper than an ad campaign! I would bet that OCC’s sales started dropping off after the show ended.
This coming incarnation should be interesting but I wouldn’t mind following Jr and Mikey in a stand alone show. I have had it with Sr’s b!tching about his sons. The back handed insults in the last season made me want to punch him. I cant imagine how Jr and Mikey feel.
Here “down under” in Australia we tend to like seeing families work it out but if I talked to my sons like Snr does to his, mine would kick my arse. No one deserves to have crap dumped on them like the crap that comes out of Snr’s mouth. If Snr was at school, he would be before the principal for being a bully and as everyone knows, there are always a bigger bully around. The only thing that is saving your arse “old man” is that you are now an oxygen thief, do yourself a favour and retire. You are passed your expiry date.
You have done a great job on your kids mate, they have learnt a valable lesson on how not to raise your children.
Paul, as a father, I would not piss on you even if you were on fire.
Let it go already jesus~!
I wish the best for both Paul Sr. and Paul Jr. They are both fantastic when it comes to motorcycle designs. I ride a sport bike, but really appreciate the ingenuity and talent that both have. I hope that both will reconcile. I can’t imagine not having a relationship with my father. I have an un-deterable belief that they will reconcile and Mickey will surprise everyone with his hidden talents. I wish their whole family multitudes of success with every endeavor. May they all flourish.
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