TLC Lines Up American Chopper, Heavy Haulers Debut

SILVER SPRING: All-new episodes of American Chopper return to TLC on October 22, followed by the debut of a new pilot, Heavy Haulers.

American Chopper heads into its sixth season on October 22 at 9 p.m. The series follows the action at Orange County Choppers, a family-run custom motorcycle business. The new series Heavy Haulers also spotlights a family business, this time structural movers. The show follows Jeremy Patterson, wife Tonya, 12-year-old son Greg and 9-year-old daughter Ashley, who built the business from the ground up and now move more than 350 structures per year. The pilot episode follows the family’s attempt to shift a 400-ton brick mansion five miles across Iowa under extreme weather conditions.

"Whether it’s creating amazing bikes or hauling massive structures, these families are accomplishing unique and incredible feats," said Nancy Daniels, the senior VP of production for TLC. "Add the drama of a family business and the dynamic created when talented people work together in intense situations and you can’t stop watching."