Top Gear
The hosts talk about everything car-related. From new cars to how they're fueled, this show has it all.
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Sport
Cast:Jeremy Clarkson , Richard Hammond , James May , The Stig , Ben Collins , Chris Harris , Andrew Flintoff , Paddy McGuinness , Matt LeBlanc , Rory Reid , Perry McCarthy , Sabine Schmitz , Jason Dawe , Andy Wilman , Chris Evans , Josh Cohen , Tom Chilton , Eddie Jordan
S1.E1 ∙ The Legacy Begins
The Top Gear team tests the Citroën Berlingo Multispace; the ludicrously fast, Pagani Zonda; the exquisite, Lamborghini Murciélago; and the family sedan, Mazda6. The first brave star in a reasonably-priced car is Harry Enfield.
S1.E2 ∙ Bus Jumps Over Motorbikes
The Noble M12 GTO awaits Jeremy. The Stig gets to know three fast hatchbacks: the Ford Focus RS, the Honda Civic Type R, and the Subaru Impreza, as Jay Kay, gets behind the wheel of Top Gear's reasonably-priced car.
S1.E3 ∙ Grannies Doing Doughnuts
The Top Gear team try out the ultra-lightweight, Westfield XTR2; and the best-looking coupé, Aston Martin DB7. Some courageous grannies do doughnuts in a Honda S2000, as Ross Kemp, is the next star in a reasonably-priced car.
S1.E4 ∙ Clarkson Drives the Aston Martin Vanquish
Against the backdrop of Die Another Day (2002), Damon Hill chooses between the Aston Martin Vanquish and the Ferrari 575M Maranello. Richard Burns talks with Jeremy, and Steve Coogan is the next star.
S1.E5 ∙ Budget Bond Car
Jeremy tests luxurious cars such as the Mercedes-Benz S-Class; the Audi A8; and the Bentley Arnage T, as Richard enjoys a ride in the Mercedes Maybach 62 and reveals a budget Bond Car. Jonathan Ross is the next star in the Suzuki Liana.
S1.E6 ∙ Grannies Attempt Hand Brake Parking
The Stig tests the Honda NSX Type R, as Jeremy drives the Renault Vel Satis, and the Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG. The grannies are back; Hammond tests the new BMW Z4, and Tara Palmer-Tomkinson is the next star in a reasonably-priced car.
S1.E7 ∙ Britain's Fastest Faith Race
The team find out which religion is the fastest with the help of a modified Subaru Impreza WRX STi. Richard tests a Saab 9-3; Jeremy drives a Lotus Elise 111S; Jason discovers if kids love supercars, and Rick Parfitt is the next star.
S1.E8 ∙ Britain's Fastest White-Van Driver
This time, three powerful cars--Audi RS6, Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG, and Maserati Coupé--as well as five agile super-minis, are put to the test. A Lada Riva gets an extreme makeover, as the Irish actor, Michael Gambon, is the next star.
S1.E9 ∙ Can The Stig Be Beat?
The Top Gear team are in search of the ultimate family car and compare the best hatchbacks. Jason and Richard put on a diet a 1995 Jaguar XJS V12, as the chef, Gordon Ramsay, has to taste some unusually prepared gastronomic delights.
S1.E10 ∙ Britain's Fastest Faith Race 2
In this festive edition of Top Gear, the team still searches for Britain's fastest faith. Jeremy tests SUVs; revisits the Lotus Esprit, and announces the 2002 car of the year. Lastly, they award the prize to the season's fastest celebrity.
S2.E1 ∙ Nissan Sunny vs. Jet Engine
Cheap thrills are this week's theme. James May joins the team to bring some hot car buying tips. The Love/Hate Board is introduced. Former footballer turned Hollywood tough guy Vinnie Jones is the Star In A Reasonably Priced Car. The team discuss the remake of The Italian Job, the Peugeot 206 Estate and a Toyota MR2 that has been dressed up to look like a Ferrari 355.
S2.E2 ∙ Election Rally Car Showdown
Luxury is this week's theme. Jeremy reviews the Rolls Royce Phantom. Richard drives the Queen's Rover P5, described as a classic "Gentleman's Club on Wheels". Jeremy compares the BMW M3 with the Audi S4, and The Stig takes both cars on a lap around the test track. Politicians from different parties compete for a safe seat when they take an MG ZR for a lap around the test track. Jamie Oliver is the Star In A Reasonably Priced Car, and he has rival chef Gordon Ramsay in his sights.
S2.E3 ∙ Which Country Has the Fastest Supercar?
Bad cars are this week's theme. Jeremy, Richard and James discuss with the audience the worst car on sale in Britain, and prove that you can spend a lot of money and buy rubbish. In the spirit of the Eurovision Song Contest, cars from Great Britain, the United States, Italy, Germany, France and Japan compete in a quarter-mile race to find out which country makes the fastest supercar. Starsky & Hutch actor David Soul is the first American to be the Star In A Reasonably Priced Car, and Jeremy wears a cardigan while interviewing him.
S2.E4 ∙ Lots of Jaguars and Boris Johnson
Jaguars are this week's theme. Jeremy tests the new XJR and sets himself a challenge to see how long he can drive it before he becomes bored. James drives a C-Type from the 1950's and tells a yarn from the 1953 Le Mans 24 hour race. Richard looks back at the 1960's Mark II. British Member of Parliament Boris Johnson is the Star In A Reasonably Priced Car.
S2.E5 ∙ Clarkson and the Porsche 911
Blokes are this week's theme. The Ford World Rally Championship pit crew compete against four Pirelli girls to see if a gearbox or womens' outfits are quicker to change. James looks at the Daihatsu Copen, Ford Street Ka and Triumph TR6 when he finds out if a bloke can get away with driving soft-top convertibles or if they are really girls' cars. As an antidote from all of the testosterone, Anne Robinson is the Star In A Reasonably Priced Car.
S2.E6 ∙ Mitsubishi Evo VIII vs. Subaru Impreza STI
Speed is this week's theme. Jeremy goes to Scotland to compare the Subaru Impreza to the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VIII. Richard takes a Peugeot 206 GTi 180 to a track day to find out if it can do justice to its predecessor, the 205 GTi. The Stig drives an Ariel Atom 2, a Caterham R400, a Lotus Elise Sport, a Radical SR3 and a Westfield XTR2 around the test track to see which would be the fastest car to take to a track day. James attempts to break the speed record for towing a caravan. Richard Whitely is the Star In A Reasonably Priced Car.
S2.E7 ∙ Crash Testing a Renault Megane
Safety is this week's theme. Richard drives a Renault Megane and tests its claim to be the safest family car you can buy by getting a real driver to crash it into another car on the test track, and puts a Talon riot control vehicle through its paces. The team reveal the results of the Euro NCAP program from crashing cars including a Renault Megane, a Ford Fiesta and a Land Rover Freelander into concrete barriers. Neil Morrissey is the Star In A Reasonably Priced Car.
S2.E8 ∙ Topless Showdown
Fun is this week's theme. James and Richard test the latest VW New Beetle, Citroen Pluriel, Mercedes CLK, Daihatsu Copen and Audi Cabriolet. Jeremy puts the Nissan 350Z through its paces. James explains why he thinks the Citroen DS is his greatest car. A Dalek, a Klingon, a Cyberman, Ming the Merciless, the Doctor and Darth Vader drive a Honda Civic around the test track to see who is the Master of the Universe. Supermodel Jodie Kidd is the Star In A Reasonably Priced Car.
S2.E9 ∙ Clarkson Backseat Drives a Vauxhall
The future is this week's theme. Jeremy finds a novel way to drive the new Vauxhall Signum while still enjoying its best features. James travels to Germany to test the General Motors Hywire concept car. Jeremy and Richard take a look at the part-car, part-motorcycle Vandenbrink Carver. Patrick Stewart makes it so when he is the Star In A Reasonably Priced Car.
S2.E10 ∙ Land Rover Reliability Challenge
Tuned cars was intended to be this week's theme. Richard compares two British shed-built super-cars, the TVR T350C, which he races against a Harrier Jump Jet, and the Noble M12. Jeremy reviews Volkswagen's first ever high-end luxury saloon, the Phaeton W12, as well as the Overfinch 580S. James finds out if the Cadillac Sixteen can help the company reverse its market woes. Five disabled drivers drive a modified Toyota on a lap of the test track. Alan Davies is the Star In A Reasonably Priced Car.
S3.E1 ∙ Celebrating 40 Years of the Porsche 911
Jeremy goes to Detroit to review the Ford GT. Back in the studio, the team take a look at the Ford Visos concept car. Jeremy takes the Volkswagen Lupo turbo diesel on a lap of the M25 in convoy with a petrol-powered Lupo. EastEnders tough guy Martin Kemp is the Star In A Reasonably Priced Car. The Stig is set a challenge to reach 100mph (160km/h) in a Jaguar powered by nitrous injection on board the aircraft carrier HMS Invincible, but he goes too quick and flies off the deck.
S3.E2 ∙ Can a Volvo Estate Jump Four Caravans?
Jeremy begins the show by announcing the death of The Stig after the HMS Invincible stunt in the previous episode, then he introduces a brand new Stig, whose racing suit is white, not black. Richard reviews the BMW M3 CSL, and it becomes the first car that "Fresh Stig" drives around the test track, while the team look at its pedigree, the original M1 and M3 and the second-generation M5, on a visit to the Isle of Man. Stephen Fry is the Star In A Reasonably Priced Car. A Volvo 240 attempts to jump five caravans side by side.
S3.E3 ∙ How to Escape a Sinking Car
Jeremy takes the Bentley Continental GT on a grand tour. James drives around an estate in an estate when he finds out why the Subaru Legacy Outback is a perfect aristocrat's car. Jeremy swans around in a Saab 95. Comedian Rob Brydon has his best friend Steve Coogan in his sights when he is the Star In A Reasonably Priced Car.
S3.E4 ∙ Lamborghini 40th Anniversary Celebration
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Lamborghini, the team look at some of the company's most memorable cars. Richard drives the car that started it all, the Miura, which first hit British roads in 1967, and finds out how much improved the 1971 SV version is when he goes for a ride in one driven by its owner, Jay Kay. James finds out that his childhood dream car, the Countach, has a nightmare side to it, and Jeremy reviews their latest vehicle, the Gallardo. Richard compares BMW's official Works Cooper S with third-party tuned models from Hartge, Digi-tec and BBR. American comedian Rich Hall has countryman David Soul in his sights when he is the Star In A Reasonably Priced Car.
S3.E5 ∙ Is the Toyota Hilux Really Indestructible?
Jeremy performs a number of tests to find out how tough a Toyota Hilux really is, and reviews the Mazda RX-8, which The Stig takes for a lap of the test track. James is astonished by the new Fiat Panda. Simon Cowell is the Star In A Reasonably Priced Car.
S3.E6 ∙ Is the Toyota Hilux Really indestructible? Part 2
James comes up with another test for the battered but still working Toyota Hilux, and reviews the 1970's Aston Martin V8 Vantage. Jeremy cruises around town in the successor to the Citroën Saxo, the C2. Richard looks at a couple of French convertibles, the Renault Megane CC and the Peugeot 307 CC. Comedian Sanjeev Bhaskar is the Star In A Reasonably Priced Car.
S3.E7 ∙ The Best British Car of All Time
Jeremy tests the off-road abilities of the Porsche Cayenne turbo. Richard goes to South Africa to review the Mercedes McLaren SLR. Jeremy tests the MG XPower SV, and bumps his head on its interior. Three professors are challenged to find out who can do the best burn-out. In a search for the best British car, Jeremy drives a Noble M12, Richard a Morgan Plus 8, and James a Rover 75 around the test track. Britain takes on Germany in a battle of sports cars. Rory Bremner is the Star In A Reasonably Priced Car.
S3.E8 ∙ Generation Battle - Mercedes SL vs. Mercedes SL
Top Gear finds Jeremy Clarkson comparing the current Mercedes SL with the same model from 1972. Richard Hammond sees how much car you can get for under $16,000 when he tries out the latest Nissan Micra. Clarkson compares the modern day Audi TT V6 to Ford's classic Cabri V6. And the Star in the Reasonably Priced Car is actor-comedian Johnny Vegas (The Libertine, Bleak House).
S3.E9 ∙ Clarkson vs. the Chrysler Crossfire
Jeremy road tests the Chrysler Crossfire. Richard tests the Brabus Smart Roadster. Top Gear Awards 2003. James goes to Birmingham in a Jaguar XJ6. Richard drives an improved version of the Honda NSX Type-R.
S4.E1 ∙ Race to Monte Carlo - Aston Martin DB9 vs. Public Transport
It's an epic race from England To Monte Carlo, France as Richard and James traveling on a train that goes at the speed of 200mph against Jeremy in an Aston Martin DB9. James road test the City Rover. Jeremy road test the Lotus Exige and challenges an Apache Helicopter to get a lock-on target on the Lotus as it races around the track.
S4.E2 ∙ Hammond Tests the Cadillac Escalade and Puts a Nun in a Monster Truck
Jeremy tests the Alfa Romeo 166. Richard answers a question which is can a nun drive a monster truck. Richard tests the Cadillac Escalade. James tests the Ford FAB-1, the car that was featured in the new movie, "Thunderbirds". Jeremy road tests the new Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren.
S4.E3 ∙ £100 Car Challenge
The boys are given 100 pounds each to buy cars that costs less than 100 pounds. Once they have purchase the car of their choice, they are given a number of challenges. Richard road test a muscle car that he want to buy, the 1968 Dodge Charger 440 R/T. Jeremy road tests 2 lightweight supercars, the Porsche 911 GT3 RS and the Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale.
S4.E4 ∙ Bullseye! The Boys Play Car Darts
Jeremy goes on a fuel economy run by driving an Audi A8 (with a V8 diesel engine) from London to Edinburgh and back in one single fuel tank. James races a racing pigeon in the new Ford SportKa. A 2nd shootout on the test track between the new Mitsubishi Evo VIII FQ-320 and the Subaru Impreza WRX STi WR-1. James and Richard have a game of 'car darts'. Jeremy road tests the new Porsche Carrera GT.
S4.E5 ∙ Sport Coupes Shootout - 911 vs. 6 Series vs. XKR
Richard road tests 3 family hatchbacks, the Vauxhall Astra, Mazda 3 and the VW Golf. Jeremy tests the MG ZT260. Richards attempts to prove that it is safe to be in your car while being struck by lightning by using a VW Golf (with Richard in the car) while it was being struck by 10 000 volts of electricity. The boys test the new BMW 645Ci on Pendine Sands and compares it to the Porsche 911 Carrera 2 and the Jaguar XK-R
S4.E6 ∙ Can You Run a Car on Poo?
Jeremy tests the Nissan Cube, one of the most popular cars in Japan. Richard tests the new Cadillac CTS. James tests the Jaguar XJS which is being updated and modernized (the original XJS was poorly built). Richard investigates whether you could run your car on poop (In detail: Running on LPG from biomass from humans or animals). Jeremy reviews the Renault Clio 182 on the test track.
S4.E7 ∙ Hammond and May Try Mini-Cabbing
Jeremy road tests the powerful Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG. The boys take the car to its paces by racing it against the Aston Martin DB9 and the Bentley Continental GT in a half-mile drag race. Richard and James test the Ford C-Max and the Renault Scenic by posing as minicab drivers. Jeremy tests a new car from Holland, the Spyker C8.
S4.E8 ∙ Clarkson Drives His Dream Car - the Ford GT
Jeremy takes a "look" at the Toyota Prius. James tests the new Maserati Quattroporte. The boys gives a preview of the new Mercedes Benz CLS. Richard celebrates the death of the Rover V8 engine and giving it a proper send off by taking part a race in a Rover SD1 (fitted with the Rover V8 engine). To find out whether diesel has caught up with petrol, Jeremy and Richard are having a race around the test track with Jeremy in the new Skoda Fabia VRS which has a turbocharged diesel engine and Richard in the Mini Cooper which has a supercharged petrol engine. Jeremy tests his dream car, the Ford GT, which had been ridiculed by Richard and James for its poor fuel economy, lack of boot space and the difficulty of getting in to the car in a normal public parking space. Richard demonstrates the power of two of the four engines of a Boeing 747 airplane by sending cars through the jet wake behind the plane.
S4.E9 ∙ Can You Parachute Into a Moving Car?
Richard having a comparison of roadsters which features the Mercedes Benz SL600, the Mazda MX-5, Toyota MR2 and the Fiat Barchetta. In the news segment, the presenters discuss the 10-year transport plan which was introduced by Alistair Darling, who was the Transport Secretary. James attempts to see whether can you parachute into a moving car. James and Richard compare cabriolets on Lewis and Harris in Scotland (known for having the least number of convertibles being bought per capita) which includes the Mini Cooper Cabriolet, the Vauxhall Tigra, the Mercedes Benz SLK 350 and the Audi S4 Cabriolet. Jeremy reviews the 4-wheel drive Jaguar X-Type Estate in the snow.
S4.E10 ∙ Clarkson Gets Wet in the X3
Richard reviews the Peugeot 407 by using it as pace car. James test the Volvo V50. Richard stages the Olympic Games by having a long jump event using cars. Jeremy tests the BMW X3. Richard reviews the Chevrolet Corvette.
S5.E1 ∙ Beach Battle - Jaguar vs. Chrysler vs. Vauxhall
Jeremy road tests the new Porsche 911 Carrera 2S. The boys travel to their favorite beach in Wales to test the Vauxhall Monaro, the Chrysler 300C and the Jaguar S Type-R.
S5.E2 ∙ Mountainboarder vs. Rally Car
Richard drives the Ford Focus. Nick Mason, Pink Floyd's drummer, lends his Ferrari F60 Enzo to Jeremy. A teenager on a skateboard races the Bowler Wildcat down a grassy track. Geri Halliwell is the Star In A Reasonably Priced Car.
S5.E3 ∙ Clarkson Climbs a Scottish Mountain
Jeremy goes to Scotland to road test the new Land Rover Discovery by attempting to drive the Discovery to the top of the mountain called Mount Cnoc an Fhreiceadain. Richard travels to Switzerland to find the maddest car ever made. Jeremy test the new Dodge Viper SRT-10
S5.E4 ∙ 24 Hours in a Smart Car
Richard tests thew Pagani Zonda Convertible. In the news segment, they discuss Jeremy's recent purchase of the Ford GT but he has not got it yet as well as speed cameras. Richard and James are having a game of caravan conkers. In addition, Richard and James road test the Smart Forfour by spending a whole day in the car without getting out. Jeremy tests the Aston Martin Vanquish S and the Ferrari 575M GTC with Steve Coogan giving a helping hand.
S5.E5 ∙ Hammond Invents People Carrier Racing
Richard tests the Morgan Aero 8 GTN. In the news segment, Richard shows off his 1969 Dodge Charger that he already acquired which is fully restored. Richard starts a people carrier race series. James celebrates the 50th birthdays of the Fender Stratocaster and the Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing. Jeremy attempts to take a Jaguar S-Type diesel around the Nürburgring in less than 10 minutes.
S5.E6 ∙ Can You Buy a Decent Porsche for £1,500?
Jeremy test the new Volkswagen Golf GTi Mark V. Jeremy tries to see if a blind man can drive around the test track fast. The boys were given 1500 pounds each and were told to buy a Porsche for less than 1500 pounds. Once they have made their purchases, they were been given a number of challenges.
S5.E7 ∙ Evo vs. Lamborghini
Jeremy tests the new Toyota Prius. Richard tests the new Ford Mustang. Richard and James have an argument on which is the best roadster, the Porsche Boxster or the the Mercedes-Benz SLK. Jeremy tests the new Mitsubishi Evo VIII FQ-400 and attempts to see if the Evo can keep up with the Lamborghini Murcielago around the Top Gear test track. Top Gear Awards 2004.
S5.E8 ∙ Ferrari 612 Scaglietti vs. Jet Plane
The boys are having another epic race from England to Verbier, Switzerland as Richard and James traveled to Verbier on a plane against Jeremy in a Ferrari 612 Scaglietti. In the news segment, the boys share their ideas for Christmas presents. Richard and James are having a race in Norway to see whether a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Rally car is faster than a bobsleigh. The boys investigates whether showroom cars of today are faster than race cars from the past. Can a Renault F1 car lap around the Top Gear test track under a minute.
S5.E9 ∙ Clarkson Gets a Facelift in an Ariel Atom
James drives the controversial new BMW 1 Series hatchback. Richard splashes about in a supercharged Mercedes G-Wagen half-track, based on a 25-year-old German Army vehicle. Trinny and Susannah are the Stars In A Reasonably Priced Car.
S6.E1 ∙ Car Soccer in Toyota Aygos
Jeremy tests the Mercedes-Benz CLS55 AMG. James road tests the Honda Element. Richard and James have a game of car football using the Toyota Aygo. Jeremy test the Land Rover Range Rover Sport by trying to avoid getting shot by a Challenger II tank.
S6.E2 ∙ £1,500 Two-Door Coupe Challenge
Jeremy reviews Maserati's latest super-car, the MC12. The team are challenged to buy 2-door coupés that are not Porsches for under £1500, so James buys a Jaguar XJS, Richard a BMW 635 CSi and Jeremy a Mitsubishi Starion turbo, and they put them through a series of tests to see who got the best deal. Comedian Jack Dee is the Star In A Reasonably Priced Car.
S6.E3 ∙ Clarkson Opens a Public Pool With a Rolls-Royce
James goes back to the 1970's when he reviews the Maserati Bora. Jeremy compares Germany's and Russia's interpretations of British sports cars, the Wiesmann MF3 and TVR Tuscan, and The Stig takes them both for a lap of the test track. Christopher Eccleston is the Star In A Reasonably Priced Car.
S6.E4 ∙ The Boys' Mother's Review Cars
Jeremy reviews the Cadillac CTS-V, and The Stig takes it for a lap of the test track. Richard tests the new BMW 3-Series on the M4 corridor. The presenters' mothers compare three new small cars, the Renault Modus, Honda Jazz and Peugeot 1007. Britain's only Iranian comedian, Omid Djalili, is the Star In A Reasonably Priced Car.
S6.E5 ∙ Clarkson Compares the Boxster S and SLK 55 Under Sniper Fire
James road tests Nissan's new 4WD, the Murano. Jeremy goes back to the 1960's in an attempt to define "cool" when he reviews the Aston Martin DB5 and the Jaguar E-Type, and The Stig takes them both on a lap of the test track. Richard goes to the Autodromo Riccardo Paletti in Italy to drive the new Maserati Gran Sport coupé. Damon Hill starts a new board for Formula One drivers when he takes the Suzuki Liana on a lap of the test track.
S6.E6 ∙ Mercedes McLaren SLR vs. Boat
Jeremy, driving a Mercedes McLaren SLR, takes on Richard and James on a boat in a challenge to see who gets from Heathrow Airport, London to Oslo quicker. The Stig takes the Aston Martin DBR9 racing car on a lap of the test track.
S6.E7 ∙ Fiat Panda vs. Marathon Runner
Jeremy races a Fiat Panda against marathon runner A.C. Muir around the London Marathon circuit in the morning rush hour. Jeremy reviews the TVR Sagaris. Justin Hawkins is the Star In A Reasonably Priced Car.
S6.E8 ∙ Testing Convertibles in Iceland
Jeremy reviews the Ferrari F430. The trio take some convertibles, Jeremy an Audi TT, Richard a Nissan 350Z and James a Chrysler Crossfire, to Iceland to put them through a series of challenges. Sir Tim Rice is the Star In A Reasonably Priced Car.
S6.E9 ∙ Hammond and May Play Road Test Russian Roulette
Jeremy tests the Renaultsport Megane and the Vauxhall Astra VXR and compare both of them to the VW Golf GTi. Richard and James are having a game of "Road Test Russian Roulette", which involves them testing various cars while driving the car's owner back home (since the owners are drunk). Jeremy reviews the new BMW M5.
S6.E10 ∙ Can a Jeep Drive Across a Lake?
Jeremy tests the BMW 535d. Richard goes to Iceland to see whether is it possible to drive over a lake. James travels to Dubai to test the Bentley Continental Flying Spur. The boys test various off-road toys (buggies, ATV quad bikes, hover-crafts, etc.) to see which is the most fun.
S6.E11 ∙ Hammond Runs With the Bulls
Richard tests the new Vauxhall Monaro VXR. James attempts to recreate the Top Gear theme song by using the engine noises from various cars. The winner of The Best Driving Song is announced. Jeremy tests the Ford F-150 SVT Lightning pick-up truck. Richard travels to Spain to test the Lamborghini Murciélago Roadster.
S7.E1 ∙ Isle of Man Shootout - V8 Vantage vs. M6 vs. Carrera S
Richard tests the new Ascari KZ1. The boys travel to the Isle Of Man to test the new Aston Martin V8 Vantage and compares it to the new BMW M6 and the Porsche 911 Carrera 2S.
S7.E2 ∙ Hammond and May Race Life-Sized RC Cars
Jeremy road tests the new Porsche Cayman. Richard explains the history of British racing green. James and Richard play with life-size radio-controlled cars that is based on real life cars. Jeremy tests the new Audi RS4 by races it to the top Verdon Gorge in France against a speed climber.
S7.E3 ∙ Supercar Road Trip - Ford GT vs. Ferrari F430 vs. Pagani Zonda
The boys are having a road trip to the famous Milau Viaduct bridge in France in supercars of their choice (Jeremy in his own Ford GT, Richard a Pagani Zonda and James in a Ferrari F430 Spyder). In the news segment, the boys announce their Emmy win for Best Non-scripted Entertainment category. Jeremy reviews the Ford Focus ST.
S7.E4 ∙ Mid-Engine Italian Supercars for Under £10,000
Richard tests the new Pagani Zonda F. In the news segment, the boys mourn the death of rally driver Richard Burns. The boys were given 10,000 pounds each and were told to buy a supercar for less than 10,000 pounds. The catch is that the supercars they bought must be mid-engine and Italian. The end result is Jeremy buying a Maserati Merak (which it claimed to be an SS version), Richard a Ferrari 308 GT4 and James a Lamborghini Urraco. James reviews the new Renault Clio by having a race through the streets of Lisbon in Portugal against a downhill mountain biker.
S7.E5 ∙ Bugatti Veyron vs. Cessna 182 Airplane
Richard reviews the Marcos TSO GT2. James compares the new 4WD Porsche 911 Carrera 4 to the RWD Porsche 911 Carrera 2 by having the Stig doing a lap in both cars around the indoor exhibition rally track of World Rally Championship at the Millennium Stadium. The boys are having another epic race from Italy to England with Richard and James using a light aircraft (since James has a pilot license) against Jeremy in the Buggati Veyron
S7.E6 ∙ Mazda MX-5 vs. Greyhound
Jeremy tests the Volkswagen Golf R32 and the BMW 130i. Richard and James are having a time trial race at the Prescott Hill Climb Course by pitting an Austin-Healey Spite (representing the old generation) against a modified Peugeot 306 (representing the young generation) to settle an argument about modern day driving. Richard tests the new Mazda MX-5 by racing it against a greyhound at a dog-racing dirt track. Jeremy attempts to see if he can get around the Laguna Seca race track posting the same lap time as he did on the "Gran Turismo 4" video game (using the same track as well as the same car).
S7.E7 ∙ Winter Olympics
The boys are having their very own Winter Olympic Games in Norway by using cars for each event. Jeremy and James races each other in the biathlon event using SUVs. Jeremy takes the Volvo XC90 while James chooses the Audi Q7. Richard attempts to see which one can survive cold temperatures, a Citroen C1 or a man (that man would be Richard). In the speed skating event, Jeremy takes the new Jaguar XK and races against a professional speed skater around the ice skating ring. In an attempt to prove to Jeremy that 4 wheel drive cars are better when driving on ice than rear wheel drive cars, James create a course on a frozen lakes and it is a race against the clock to see which car is the fastest around the course. James will prove it by using a Land Rover Discovery while Jeremy takes the Jaguar XK. Richard and James have a game of ice hockey with local rally drivers using the new Suzuki Swift. In addition, Jeremy is the referee for the game. Finally, the boys attempt to turn an old Mini to be capable of launching itself from a ski jump.
S8.E1 ∙ Clarkson Drives the Koenigsegg CCX
The boys attempt to turn an old Renault Espace people carrier and turn it into a convertible people carrier. Richard road tests a pink Nissan Micra convertible. James road tests the funky new Honda Civic. Jeremy road test Sweden's outrageous supercar, the Koenigsegg CCX. The boys said good buy to the Suzuki Liana and welcome the new Chevrolet Lacetti as the new Reasonably Price Car.
S8.E2 ∙ Hammond Races a Jet-Powered Kayak
Jeremy road tests the new Jaguar XK. Richard goes to Iceland to have a race a man riding an engine-powered canoe. The boys hosted a drive time radio show. Jeremy road test Chevrolet's new car that rivals the Ferrari 575M, the new Corvette Z06.
S8.E3 ∙ Amphibious Car Challenge
The boys attempt to create amphibious cars which is cars that can run on land and on water. Jeremy road tests the new Lotus Exige S.
S8.E4 ∙ Porsche Cayenne Turbo S vs. Parachute Team
Richard races the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S across Cyprus's rocky terrain against a crack British Army parachutist jumping from 10,000 feet. Jeremy test drives the new, futuristic Mercedes Benz S Class, which has back-massaging seats and self-activating headlights, then takes on a car interior design challenge when he fits an older Mercedes Benz S Class with a stone flagged floor, mullioned windows and a wood-burning stove. Ewan McGregor is the Star In A Reasonably Priced Car.
S8.E5 ∙ Playing Car-Soccer in Toyota Aygos - Round 2
Richard and James play another game of four-a-side hatchback football as Richard's team of Volkswagen Foxes take on James's champion team of Toyota Aygos. Jeremy test drives the Citroën C6 and uses it as a mobile camera platform to cover a horse race. James, nicknamed "Captain Slow" by his co-hosts, takes up a challenge by Scottish Formula 1 world champion Sir Jackie Stewart that he can improve anyone's driving time around the Oulton Park circuit by 20 seconds. Sir Michael Gambon is the Star In A Reasonably Priced Car.
S8.E6 ∙ Top Gear Sets a World Record with an F1 Car
Jeremy, Richard and James try to find out more about caravanning when they go on a caravan holiday to Dorset, during which they cause several traffic jams, the Top Gear Dog becomes ill, James crashes the caravan into a bollard and almost gets arrested by the police when he blocks the road while trying to correct a wrong turn, and Jeremy destroys the caravan and its neighbour while trying to cook chips on its gas stove. Richard exhibits the Toyota F1 race car at London's British Motor Show venue, the ExCeL Exhibition Centre, and The Stig uses it to set the first world indoor speed record.
S8.E7 ∙ The Boys Build a Caterham
Richard and James test the Ford S-MAX, Mercedes-Benz B-Class and Vauxhall Zafira VXR in their search for the best people mover. Jeremy test drives the Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder. James races two French Parkour acrobats across Liverpool in a Peugeot 207 1.6 litre diesel. The team are challenged to build a Caterham Seven kit car in the time it takes The Stig to drive one from Caterham, Surrey to the Knockhill racing circuit in Scotland, but a last minute twist changes the result.
S8.E8 ∙ Being Van Roadies for The Who
Jeremy, Richard and James take a close look at vans, testing the Renault Master, Ford Transit and Volkswagen T30 TDI 174 Sportline when they become roadies for The Who and take their equipment to their next concert venue, and also buying a Ford Transit, LDV Convoy and Suzuki Supercarry for £1000 and testing them for things including speed, tailgating and "getaway-car" ability. James and Richard test drive the Rolls Royce 101EX, which Jeremy nicknames the "Vulgar-sonic". Ray Winstone and Formula 1 driver Jensen Button are the Stars In A Reasonably Priced Car.
S9.E1 ∙ Captain Slow Meets the Bugatti Veyron
Richard returns to talk about his horrifying 288 mph (460 km/h) crash in the Vampire jet-car that nearly cost him his life. The team take the Jaguar XKR through its paces, and set off on a challenge to prove that a 1.5 mile (2.4 kilometre) stretch of road can be resurfaced in 24 hours instead of the five days predicted by the local council.
S9.E2 ∙ Reliant Robin Space Shuttle Challenge
James goes to Volkswagen's test track to drive the Bugatti Veyron at 253 mph (406 km/h), faster than any Formula One car. Hugh Grant is the Star In A Reasonably Priced Car. Jeremy, Richard and James drive the latest Audi TT, Alfa Romeo Brera and Mazda RX8 coupés to Scotland, where they each have two minutes to persuade the Scottish National Gallery Of Modern Art's experts that their car is a work of art.
S9.E3 ∙ U. S. Special
Jeremy, Richard and James head to the United States, where they each have to buy a car in Miami for less than US$1000 and drive it across four states to New Orleans. One of the challenges they set along the way leads to the locals chasing them out of town.
S9.E4 ∙ The Everyday Stretch Limo Challenge
The team put the latest Porsche 991 Turbo through its paces. Jeremy finds out why the Mercedes-Benz Brabus SL65 is the most powerful convertible yet. Richard, James and the British Amateur Rocket Society send a Reliant Robin into space on a rocket and turn it into a re-usable shuttle. Simon Pegg is the Star In A Reasonably Priced Car.
S9.E5 ∙ Episode #9.5
The team join forces with Railtrack to show what happens when a car that jumps the lights at a railway crossing is crashed into by a train. Jeremy takes the new Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 for a spin. Jeremy, Richard and James put some monster tractors through a series of challenges and use them to try growing their own biofuel crops. Kristin Scott Thomas is the Star In A Reasonably Priced Car.
S9.E6 ∙ Stretch Limos from ordinary cars.
Richard drives a Ford Shelby Mustang GT500. Jeremy, Richard and James each turn a working car into a stretch convertible and use it to take a high-profile celebrity client through London's narrow streets to the Brit Awards.
S9.E7 ∙ Top Gear of the Pops
As part of Comic Relief 2007, the boys revived "Top Of The Pops" by having performances by Lethal Bizzle, Supergrass, Travis and Mcfly as well as integrating the Top Gear segment with music themes which includes news about upcoming music festivals etc.. In addition, the boys will perform for the very first time (Richard playing the bass guitar, Jeremy on drums and James on the keyboard) with singer Justin Hawkins.
S9.E8 ∙ Polar Special
It's the ultimate test of man against machine - or should that be dog against machine - as the Top Gear team set out on one of their most ambitious and arduous challenges ever. Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond take part in an epic land race starting in the town of Resolute, Northern Canada, finishing 450 miles later at the Magnetic North Pole.
S10.E1 ∙ The Search for the Greatest Driving Road in the World
Reviews the prototype V12 Volkswagon Golf.
S10.E2 ∙ Amphibious Car Challenge II
The team revisit one of their most ridiculous challenges with the return of the amphibious cars - this time, Jeremy ditches the "Toyboata" for a Nissan pickup that he nicknames the "Nissank", James revives his Triumph Herald sailboat and Richard modifies another Volkswagen Vanagon, which he nicknames the "Dampervan", and they drive their vehicles from Sidcup to Dover before attempting to cross the English Channel to France. Jeremy and Richard compete in a half-mile drag race with an Audi R8 and a Porsche 911 Carrera 2S, and The Stig takes both of these cars for laps around the test track. Jools Holland is the Star In A Reasonably Priced Car.
S10.E3 ∙ Bugatti Veyron vs. Typhoon Jet Fighter
Rolling Stones member Ronnie Wood is the Star In A Reasonably Priced Car. The team test the Lexus LS600's automatic parking system. Jeremy squeezes his body into a Peel P50 and drives it both to and inside the BBC Television Centre building in order to see if it would be practical in daily life. Richard races a Bugatti Veyron against an RAF Eurofighter Typhoon over a two-mile track. James road tests a Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead. Jeremy reviews the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano.
S10.E4 ∙ Botswana Special
Jeremy, James and Richard each buy a used two-wheel drive car for £1500 and drive it for 1,000 miles (1,600 kilometres) across Botswana from the Zimbabwe border across the Makgadikgadi salt plains and through the Okavango Delta to the Namibian border. The Stig's African cousin also makes an appearance.
S10.E5 ∙ London Race
In a search for the fastest way to cross London in peak hour from Kew Bridge to the London City Airport, The Stig takes public transport, Richard rides a bike, James drives a Mercedes-Benz GL500 and Jeremy drives a powerboat on the river Thames. Simon Cowell tries to reclaim top spot when he returns as the Star In A Reasonably Priced Car. Richard drives the Aston Martin V8 Vantage against a German on rocket-powered skates in a half-mile drag race. Jeremy road tests the Caparo T1.
S10.E6 ∙ MotorHome Racing - Alfa Romeo 159 vs Tall Man Across The Humber Estuary
Richard and James compete against some British touring car drivers in a Mobile Motorsport Racing Living Quarters Grand Prix. Jeremy reviews the third generation Honda Civic Type R. Alfa Romeo takes on alpha male when James drives the 159 across the mud-plains of the Humber River against Graham Boanas. Jeremy compares luxury station wagons from BMW and Mercedes-Benz, and takes them to Manchester Airport.
S10.E7 ∙ £1,200 British Leyland Cheap-Car Challenge
To celebrate British Leyland's 40th anniversary, the team each have to buy a 1970's British made vehicle for £1200 and put them through a series of challenges to prove their staying power and build quality, so Jeremy buys a Rover SD1, Richard a Triumph Dolomite Sprint and James an Austin Princess. Jeremy road tests the Aston Martin DBS.
S10.E8 ∙ Renault R25 Formula One Car - Automobile History Investigation - GPS Satellite Self-Controlled BMW 330i
Jeremy and James investigate several old cars in an attempt to find the first car to have the control layout used by many of today's cars. Richard drives the Renault R25 Formula One car around the Stow circuit at Silverstone. James Blunt is the Star In A Reasonably Priced Car, and Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton drives the Suzuki Liana on a lap of the test track.
S10.E9 ∙ Britcar 24 Hour Endurance Race - Fiat 500 vs. BMX Riders Through Budapest Race
Jeremy, Richard and James buy an old BMW 330D, have it converted to a race car and use it to compete in the Britcar Silverstone 24 Hour race, bringing in The Stig as a fourth driver to make up for their lack of racing experience. James races some young risk-taking BMX riders through Budapest in a new Fiat 500.
S10.E10 ∙ German Performance Saloon Cars - Top Gear Awards 2007
Jeremy, James and Richard take a Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG, an Audi RS4 and a BMW M3 to Spain in their search for the ultimate German V8 super saloon. Richard adds a giant remote control to the G-Wiz electronic car. David Tennant swaps the TARDIS for a more conventional form of transport when he is the Star In A Reasonably Priced Car.
S10.E11 ∙ Top Ground Gear Force
As part of Sports Relief 2008, the Top Gear crew tries to revive the TV show "Ground Force" and revamp the garden of Olympian legend Sir Steve Redgrave.
S11.E1 ∙ Police Car Challenge
The boys are trying to solve the fuel crisis since fuel prices gone up. Jeremy reviews the new Ferrari 430 Scuderia. Top Gear Stuntman is introduced. The boys build their own police cars for less than a 1000 pounds.
S11.E2 ∙ Audi RS6 vs French Skiers Race - TG Stuntman: MG Maestro Cork-Screw Jump
The return of the "Cool Wall". Richard road tests the new Audi RS6 and has a race against two skiers. Jeremy road tests the new Mercedes CLK63 AMG Black Edition. Top Gear Stunt man attempts to do a barrel roll stunt. Jeremy road tests two of the worlds most popular road-going rally cars, the new Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X and the new Subaru Impreza WRX Sti.
S11.E3 ∙ Cheap Car Challenge: Alfa Romeos for £1,000
An attempt to prove to their producers that you cannot be a true petrol head until you buy an Alfa Romeo, the boys are each given 1000 pounds to buy one. Jeremy tests the new Bentley Brooklands.
S11.E4 ∙ Nissan GT-R vs Japanese Bullet Train Epic Race
It will be another epic race across Japan. James and Richard, traveling on the most reliable public transport in the world, against Jeremy, in the new Nissan GT-R (the super car that set the fastest time around the Nürburgring). Jeremy test the new Alfa Romeo 8C.
S11.E5 ∙ Classic Luxury Limousines - Daihatsu Terios Fox Hunting Challenge
Jeremy tests the Nissan GT-R again, but this time on the race track as he had only scratched the surface of what this super car was capable of the last time he drove it. Since car magazines had feature ads that contained old, but classic, cars (worth the same as a Ford Mondeo), Jeremy and James are out to prove that you can buy old classic cars for "Mondeo money", should you consider paying the huge service bill. Jeremy and Richard are on a fox hunt, Top Gear style. Richard will be the hunter while Jeremy will drive a Daihatsu Terios which was painted to looked like a fox.
S11.E6 ∙ The British (Top Gear) vs. The Germans (D Motor) Showdown
James road tests cars from Japanese car maker, Mitsuoka. Richard tests the ugliest but fastest supercar, the Gumpert Apollo. The boys went head-to-head with the hosts of the German version of Top Gear.
S12.E1 ∙ £5,000 Lorry Challenge
Jeremy road tests the new Porsche 911 GT2 and compares it to the new Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4. In an attempt to see how hard can it be to be a lorry driver, the presenters were given each 5000 pounds and go out and buy a lorry (big rigs that transport containers) and then they will be given a number of challenges.
S12.E2 ∙ Muscle Car Challenge
Jeremy road tests the new Fiat 500 Abarth. The boys went to the U.S to test a new generation of muscle cars while they went on an epic journey from San Fransisco to the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah. In the road trip, James drive the new Cadillac CTS-V, Jeremy drives the new Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 and Richard drives the new Dodge Challenger.
S12.E3 ∙ Tuning Challenge - Finnish Folk Racing - Corvette V-8 Engine Blender-Made Smoothie
James goes to Finland to see why the Finns are more suited to motor sports. Richard tests the newest form of transport in Japan. The boys attempt to modify a second-hand car that can go around the Top Gear test track faster than a Mitsubishi Evo X.
S12.E4 ∙ Economy Race From Basel To Blackpool Illuminations
James road tests the new Pagani Zonda F Roadster as he compares it to the Bugatti Veyron (The Top Gear had to wait two years before the Buggati Veyron finally comes to the Top Gear Test Track. The boys are having a fuel economy race from Switzerland to Blackpool England because each of their cars must make it to Blackpool by using only one tank of fuel.
S12.E5 ∙ Portofino To Saint-Tropez Race - Powerboat Vs. Ferrari Daytona - Best Bus For British City Streets
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the iconic car for jet-setters on the Riviera, the Ferrari Daytona, Richard drives one in a race against James in a multi-million pound powerboat from Portofino, Italy to St. Tropez, France. Jeremy compares the new BMW M3 saloon to the Lexus IS-F. Richard and some British Touring Car Championship drivers race different types of buses in a showdown around a rally-cross circuit. Grand Designs host Kevin McCloud is the Star In A Reasonably Priced Car.
S12.E6 ∙ Did The Communists Make A Good Car? - Ford Fiesta With The Royal Marines
Richard road tests two new cars, the Caterham R500 and the Veritas RS3. Jeremy and James find out to see whether cars that are made from Communist Countries are that good. Jeremy road tests the new Ford Fiesta extensively.
S12.E7 ∙ 50 Years Of British Touring Car Racing - TG Stuntman Takes On Fifth Gear's Caravan Jump Record - Top Gear Awards 2008
Richard celebrates 50 years of British Touring Car Championship. Jeremy road test a brand new electric sports car, The Tesla. James went to Los Angeles to road test the new Honda FCX Clarity. Top Gear Awards 2008.
S12.E8 ∙ Vietnam Special
The boys headed to Vietnam for epic road trip across the country. Each of them were given 15 million dong (about US$ 1000) to spend on buying some wheels and must make it to the north of Vietnam.
S13.E1 ∙ Race To The North - Ferrari FXX Lap Time - The Stig Revealed
The boys are having an epic race against each other from London to Edinburgh as they find out what Top Gear would look like 60 years ago. James takes the beautiful Jaguar XK120 sports car, Richard chooses the Vincent Black Shadow motorbike and Jeremy chooses the not-so-old but newly built Tornado steam train which represents Britain's steam trains back in the day. Jeremy road test the new Lotus Evora. The Stig takes the Ferrari FXX and sets a new lap time around the Top Gear test track.
S13.E2 ∙ Perfect £2,500 Car For 17 Year Olds
The boys pretend to be 17 year old teenagers as they attempt to buy cars that it is suited for a 17 year old. However, they are only given a budget of 2500 pounds and they have to buy cars that can be bought and insured for less than 2500 pounds. Richard goes to Abu Dhabi to test out the fastest Lamborghini ever made, the Lamborghini Murcielago LP670-4 SV. In addition, It's a race between 2 of the most powerful and fastest cars in the world, the Buggati Veyron VS. the McLaren F1.
S13.E3 ∙ Cheap And Cheerful Car I - Cheap And Cheerful Car II - Gymkhana Rallying On The Airfield
Jeremy road tests the new Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black. The boys attempt to find cars that are cheap and cheerful during this economic times. Jeremy chooses a Perodua Myvi, James chooses a Chevrolet Aveo and Richard chooses the Proton Satria Neo. But, they found out that these cars are cheap but not cheerful at all. However, the producers think the boys deliberately choose the cars they hated. So again, the boys have to find cars that are cheap and also the ones that they all like. Jeremy choose the Skoda Roomster Diesel, James chooses a Toyota iQ and Richard choose a Alfa Romeo MiTo.
S13.E4 ∙ Porsche Panamera Vs. The Royal Mail Service Race - Playing British Bulldogs With Live Fire Against The British Army In A Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII
Jeremy and Richard road tests two new hot hatchbacks, the Ford Focus RS and the Renault Megane R26R. To find out whether which is faster, a car or a stamp, Richard and James races a stamp from the south end of the British Island to the northern end of the British Island with the new Porsche Panamera. Since British Bulldog has been banned from schools due to its physical abuse, Jeremy tries to make the game interesting by playing it with cars. He will play British Bulldog in a car against the British Army's latest military hardware.
S13.E5 ∙ Proof Of Three £1,500 Rear Wheel Drive Coupés Better Than Front Wheel Drive - Clarkson's Inspired Greenhouse Trailer Design To Save The World
The boys were given 1500 pounds each and were told to buy a car that is rear-wheel drive. Once they have bought the car of their choice they were told to meet at Calais, France where they will be given a number of challenges. Jeremy road test the new Jaguar XF-R to see whether this as good or even better than the BMW M5.
S13.E6 ∙ Pre-1982 £3,000 Classic Cars For A TSD Rally In Mallorca
Jeremy road tests the new BMW Z4 and the Nissan 370Z GT. To find out whether classic cars are more fun than modern cars, the boys were each given 3000 pounds and were told to buy classic cars that are made before 1982. Then, they were told to take their classic cars to Mallorca where they take part in a time trial rally.
S13.E7 ∙ Producing Volkswagen Scirocco Adverts
Jeremy and James are told to direct a commercial for the new Volkswagen Sirocco TDI. Richard tests the new Vauxhall VXR8 Bathurst edition. Jeremy drives the latest Aston Martin V12 Vantage. The star in the reasonably priced car is Jay Leno.
S14.E1 ∙ Romanian GT Road Trip To Find The Transfagarasan Highway
The boys went to Romania to find the best driving road in 3 new convertible supercars. Jeremy chooses the Aston Martin DBS Volante, Richard chooses the Ferrari California and James chooses the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Spyder. James road tests 2 of the most powerful luxury cars from BMW and Mercedes-Benz, the BMW 760Li and the Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG. Eric Bana is the Star In A Reasonably Price Car.
S14.E2 ∙ Build An Electric Car Better Than A G-Wiz
The boys tried to make their very own electric car. Jeremy road tests the new Audi R8 V10 and compares it to the Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1.
S14.E3 ∙ Fly An Airship Caravan With A Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Valentino Balboni - Why Lancia Has Made The Greatest Number Of Great Cars
James and Richard tried to solve the caravan problem by making a caravan fly with James piloting it to the campsite while Richard drives the Lamborghini Gallardo Balboni to the same campsite. The winner of the car company that makes the great cars over the years is announced. Jeremy road tests the Hawk HF 3000, a Lancia Stratos kit car. Chris Evans makes a return in the Star In The Reasonably Price Car.
S14.E4 ∙ Airport Vehicle Motorsport
Richard attempts to improve airplane travel by having a race with Touring Car Drivers using airport vehicles. Jeremy road tests the BMW X5M and Audi Q7 V12 TDI and compares it to the new Land Rover Range Rover. Guy Ritchie is The Star In A Reasonably Priced Car. Jeremy went to Belfast, Ireland to test the new Renaultsport Twingo 133.
S14.E5 ∙ Make An Automotive Art Gallery To Prove Cars Are More Popular Than Traditional Art
Jeremy road tests the new Noble M600. The boys tried to make cars as an art by using artwork that is related to motoring. The boys even try to make their own artwork with a car-related theme. Jenson Button is the Star In A Reasonably Priced Car.
S14.E6 ∙ Bolivia Special
The boys went to Bolivia for a 1000-mile epic journey from the Amazon Rainforest to the Pacific Ocean. For this journey, they have to buy cars that are 4WD (in which the producers recommend) and must be found in the Bolivian second-hand classifieds.
S14.E7 ∙ Low-Budget Worldwide Review Of The BMW X6 - James May And Margaret Calvert Reflect On The Evolution Of UK Road Signs - Top Gear Awards 2009
Richard tests the new Lexus LFA. In the news segment, the boys discuss the cars that they are looking forward to in 2010. Jeremy travels around the world to test the BMW X6. James road tests the new Vauxhall Insignia VXR. Seasick Steve is the Star In A Reasonably Priced Car. Top Gear Awards 2009.
S15.E1 ∙ Toyota Hilux Invincible Up An Icelandic Volcano - Farewell To The Former Reasonably Priced Car, The Chevrolet Lacetti - Why Reliant Went Out Of Business - 1994 Reliant Robin
Jeremy road tests the new Bentley Continental Supersports. James attempts to get close to an active volcano in Iceland using a Toyota Hilux pick-up truck (the same truck that the crew used on the trip to the North Pole). Richard says goodbye to the old Reasonably Priced Car (the Chevrolet Lacetti) by giving it a proper burial. A new Reasonably Priced Car is introduced. Jeremy tests the Reliant Robin.
S15.E2 ∙ Find A £5,000 Everyday Second-Hand Sports Saloon For Track Days
The boys were each given 5000 pounds to buy a track car (which is car that can be use everyday and also can be driven fast around a track). The end result was James bought a Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth, Richard a BMW M3 (E36 Version) and Jeremy purchased a Ford Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth. Once they have purchase their track cars, they traveled to Germany for a series of challenges. James pays a visit to the test track with a pair of Porsches, the Porsche 911 Sport Classic and the Porsche Boxster Spyder. Alastair Campbell is the Star In A Reasonably Priced Car.
S15.E3 ∙ Find The Greatest Four-Door Supercar By Driving Wedding Guests
The boys road tests 3 sports saloons from 3 supercar makers, the Aston Martin Rapide, the Porsche Panamera Turbo and the Maserati Quattroporte GTS. Jeremy has a chat with Formula 1 driver Rubens Barrichello. Richard tests two muscle cars, the new Chevrolet Camaro SS and the Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG. Actor Rupert Grint from the "Harry Potter" series is the Star In A Reasonably Priced Car.
S15.E4 ∙ Building Motor Homes
Jeremy tests the new Audi R8 V10 Spyder and compares it to the Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet. The boys attempt to create their own camper-van (also know as motor homes) by using a car of their choice and turn it into a camper-van complete with sleeping accommodations, cooking facilities and restrooms. Actor Andy Garcia is the Star In A Reasonably Priced Car.
S15.E5 ∙ Volkswagen Touareg Vs Swedish Snowmobilers - Reach 258mph (415 km/h) In The Bugatti Veyron Super Sport - Commemorating Racing Driver Ayrton Senna, Lewis Hamilton Drives Senna's 1988 F1 Racing Car
Richard road tests the new Volkswagen Touareg as well as having race against two snowmobile racers in a customized Volkwagen Touareg (the one used in the Dakar Rally). James tests the new Buggati Veyron Supersport and attempts to take it to its top speed of 258mph. Jeremy documents the life of the legendary racing driver, Ayrton Senna with interviews from racing drivers who raced with him to the those who were huge fans of Ayrton Senna as well as looking back at archive footage from past races to see what made him the greatest racing driver of all time. Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz are the Stars In A Reasonably Priced Car.
S15.E6 ∙ Old British Roadsters For £5,000
Jeremy road tests the car that is replacing the Ferrari F430, the new Ferrari 458 Italia. To prove to the producers that old British sports cars are better than hot hatchbacks, the boys were given 5000 pounds each to buy a British sports car. The end result is Jeremy buying a Jensen-Healey, James a TVR S2 and Richard a Lotus Elan. Once they have purchased their cars, they were given a number of challenges. Jeff Goldblum is the Star In A Reasonably Priced Car
S15.E7 ∙ The Best Of Top Gear: 2010 No.1
Compilation show featuring Jeremy's trip across South Yorkshire in a Robin Reliant, Richard's race against snowmobilers in a Volkswagen Touareg and the introduction of the new reasonably priced car.
S15.E8 ∙ The Best Of Top Gear: 2010 No.2
Compilation show featuring Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz in the reasonably priced car, Rubens Barrichello in the old reasonably priced car, James' trip to the Icelandic volcano in a Toyota Hilux and the boys try to find the best four door supercars.
S15.E9 ∙ East Coast Road Trip
The boys are having another road trip on the east coast of the United States in cars of their own choice. James chose the Ferrari 458 Italia, Jeremy a Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG and Richard chose the Porsche 911 GT3 RS. Danny Boyle is The Star In A Reasonably Priced Car
S16.E0 ∙ Middle East Special
Clarkson, Hammond and May travel across the Middle East in a £3500 sports car to reach Jerusalem, and encounter all the political minefields (and the real ones) the Three Wise Men didn't.
S16.E1 ∙ Yeti Road Test
The Ariel Atom, with a V8 engine, 900bhp-per-ton and a 0-60mph time under 2.3 seconds, is driven on the track by James. Will it reach 60mph? Richard plays with a Porsche - again. This time, the new 911 Turbo S Cabriolet, which he races against a VW Beetle. A race with a Top Gear twist... Jeremy drives a practical car that you can afford - the Skoda Yeti, and puts it through some rather unusual tests. John Bishop is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car.
S16.E2 ∙ Top Gear Ashes - British Hosts Vs Top Gear Australia Hosts
Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May go head-to-head against their opposite numbers from Australian Top Gear in a car-based version of The Ashes. With disciplines including rallying, drifting and an Aussie version of double-decker car racing, it's an all-out grudge match that will almost certainly end in tears. Also in the show, Jeremy is on the test track in Ferrari's new 599 GTO and another celebrity guest takes their turn as the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car.
S16.E3 ∙ Albania Road Trip
The boys take a Rolls Royce Ghost, Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG and "Bentley Mulsanne" to Albania to see which would be best for the local mafia; Jeremy tests 3 high powered hatchbacks and Jonathan Ross is in the reasonably priced car.
S16.E4 ∙ Second-Hand Four Seater Convertibles For £2,000
The boys are tasked with buying cheap second hand convertibles to see which is best, but all end up buying BMW 325i convertibles so have to come up with different tests; Jeremy pays tribute to the "final" Pagani Zonda and Simon Pegg and Nick Frost are in the reasonably priced car.
S16.E5 ∙ Convert A Combine Harvester Into A Snow Plough
The boys find a use for unused combine harvesters during the snowy winters, Jeremy tests the Audi RS5 and latest BMW M3 and Amber Heard is in the reasonably priced car.
S16.E6 ∙ Episode #16.6
Setting off at sunset, Jeremy tries to drive a Jaguar XJ from the most westerly point to the most easterly before the sun rises; Richard drives the Porsche 959 and Ferrari F40; James drives NASA's latest lunar rover and John Prescott is in the reasonably priced car.
S16.E7 ∙ Episode #16.7
Compilation show featuring the boys taking a Rolls Royce Ghost, Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG and "Bentley Mulsanne" to Albania to see which would be best for the local mafia; Jeremy tests the Skoda Yeti and John Bishop in the reasonably priced car.
S16.E8 ∙ Episode #16.8
Compilation show featuring the boys finding a use for unused combine harvesters during the snowy winters, Jeremy paying tribute to the "final" Pagani Zonda, Richard racing a Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet against a VW Beetle and Jonathan Ross in the reasonably priced car.
S17.E1 ∙ Jaguar E-Type 50th Birthday - Mini John Cooper Works WRC And Amy Williams Race
Jeremy celebrates the 50th Birthday of the Jaguar E-type by driving the modern one, Richard is in South Africa to test a bigger, even more rugged alternative to the famous Hummer, James meets up with Gold Medal Winner Amy Williams and races her in the new Mini Rally Car.
S17.E2 ∙ High Performance Hatchbacks In Lucca And Around The Monaco Grand Prix Track
James reviews the new Aston Martin Virage and bashes on the Nurburgring. The boys head out to Italy for a Hot Hatchback Roadtrip with Jeremy in the Citroen DS3 Racing, Hammond in the Fiat 500C Abarth and James May in the Renaultsport Clio 200 Cup. They perform a number of tasks including a scavenger hunt of sorts as well as laps around the Monaco Grand Prix track through Monte Carlo. Ross Noble is the star in a reasonably priced car.
S17.E3 ∙ Second-Hand Bargains For The Price Of The Nissan Pixo - Examine Toughness Of The Range Rover Evoque In Las Vegas
Jeremy and Richard look at some amazing second hand bargains you can buy for the price of Britain's cheapest brand new car, the $9,900 Nissan Pixo. Meanwhile, James tests the toughness of the new Range Rover Evoque by driving it through Death Valley and then gauges its stylishness by using it to chauffeur a global megastar across Las Vegas.
S17.E4 ∙ Making A Train Out Of A Specially Modified Car And Caravans As Carriages
The guys attempt to make train travel cheaper, faster and more interesting by replacing the conventional carriages and locomotive with a series of caravans attached to a specially modified car. It's either the world's most ingenious idea or the prelude to the world's biggest accident. Jeremy is also out on the track comparing the rip-snorting Jaguar XKR-S to the recently updated Nissan GT-R.
S17.E5 ∙ Demolish A House With Second-Hand Military Equipment Vs Demolition Experts
The guys are challenged to knock down a row of derelict houses in less time than it takes a team of demolition experts to do the same job. Meanwhile, Jeremy tests an updated version of the classic Jensen Interceptor and finds himself transported back to a 1970s world of leather driving gloves and droopy moustaches. The incredible Lotus T125 also brings some F1-style performance to the track
S17.E6 ∙ Extraordinary Rally Team Of Amputee Military Veterans - Electric Cars To The British Seaside
Jeremy and James embark on a trip to the British seaside in two new electric cars, taking in an impromptu and thoroughly informative visit to Lincoln along the way. Meanwhile, Richard meets the world's most extraordinary rally team, and pop impresario Louis Walsh is this week's star in the Reasonably Priced Car. Plus, the new brand new Lamborghini Aventador flexes its muscles on the track.
S18.E0 ∙ India Special
The gang embarks on a trade mission to India. Equipped with three old British cars and a range of uniquely British products, they set off on an epic road trip across one of the world's most fascinating and challenging countries.
S18.E1 ∙ Super Cars Across Italy
Jeremy, James and Richard return for a new series starting in Italy testing out super cars including the Noble, Lamborghini, and Maclaren. This weeks "Star in a Reasonably Priced Car" is musician Will.I.Am.
S18.E2 ∙ Hammond Learns About NASCAR Racing In Texas - Clarkson And May Examine China's Car Industry In Beijing
Richard travels to Texas to learn about NASCAR racing, where he interviews several and rides with a NASCAR racing driver. Jeremy reviews the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster. Jeremy and James travel to Beijing, China to look at their expanding copy-car-industry. The Star in Reasonably Priced Car is Matt LeBlanc.
S18.E3 ∙ Creating The Climactic Car Chase For 'The Sweeney'
Reviews: James will be driving the brand new 2012 Fiat Panda, a car that he likes very much, but will he like the new one as much as the old. Also, on the track, James compares it to a Vauzhall Corsa VXR Nurburgring Edition, in green. And if you remember from previous episodes, May doesn't like the Nurburgring a lot. Challenges: The challenge this week is going to be amazing. Richard Hammond and Jeremy Clarkson are asked o recreate The Sweeney's, by doing all of the stunts and explosions. The cars they will drive include; a 2012 Jaguar XF-R and the very rare and also brand new 2012 Ford Focus ST. Star in a Reasonably Priced Car (SIARPC): Ryan Reynolds
S18.E4 ∙ Build And Test Off-Road Mobility Scooters In The Countryside
The Ferrari FF and Bentley Continental V8 are put through their paces at a unique test track on the edge of the Arctic Circle while May is in Florida where he meets up with AC/DC front man Brian Johnson.
S18.E5 ∙ Tribute To Swedish Car Maker Saab - Rally-Spec Skoda Vs Jet-Powered Flying Man
Jeremy Clarkson and James May pay tribute to quirky Swedish car maker Saab. Meanwhile, Richard Hammond races a rocket-powered flying man against a rally-spec Skoda. Plus, current Doctor Who, Matt Smith, is the star in the Reasonably Priced Car.
S18.E6 ∙ Test Of Three Stripped Track Cars
Jeremy, Richard, and James hit Donington in three stripped out track cars: the KTM Crossbow, the Morgan Three Wheeler, and the Caterham R500. Blur bassist and professional cheese maker Alex James is the star in the reasonably priced car.
S18.E7 ∙ Motor Racing Cheaper Than Playing Golf? - May's Childhood Dream Car: The Ferrari 250 GT California.
In the final episode of the season, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May set out to discover if you can go motor racing for less than it costs to play golf. Richard is also out on the Top Gear test track in the brand new BMW M5 and there's a double helping of stars as rock legend Slash and Lotus F1 driver Kimi Raikkonen are let loose in the Reasonably Priced Cars.
S19.E1 ∙ Taking The Bentley Continental GT Speed To A Welsh Rally Stage - Building A Car Smaller Than A Peel P50: Clarkson's P45
In this first episode, Jeremy attempts to build a car that's even smaller than the famous Peel P50 and then tests it out on the streets of London. Meanwhile, James is testing the latest Bentley Continental GT Speed by taking it on a rally stage. As if that wasn't enough, Homeland star Damian Lewis is the star in the Reasonably Priced Car.
S19.E2 ∙ Super Car Road Trip From Las Vegas, Nevada To Calexico, California
The brand new season of the world's most popular car show continues with an epic road trip across the western side of the United States in three front-engined supercars. Along the way, the three presenters take in racing circuits, airborne attacks and a race against the police. Meanwhile, back in the studio legendary Fleetwood Mac drummer Mick Fleetwood is the star in the Reasonably Priced Car.
S19.E3 ∙ Shelby Mustang GT500 Vs The Pan-European Rail Network Epic Race From Wembley To The San Siro Stadium In Milan
Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May engage in an epic race from Wembley to the San Siro stadium in Milan. Hamstrung by a rule about price, Clarkson maximises his bang-for-buck with a $55,000, 662 horsepower Shelby Mustang GT500 while Hammond and May pin their hopes to the ever-improving pan-European rail network. Car-loving singer Amy MacDonald is the star in the Reasonably Priced Car.
S19.E4 ∙ Rugby Match With Kia Cee'ds At Twickenham
Jeremy Clarkson subjects the new Kia Cee'd to a road test involving eels, curry, a rock legend, an American cop, and a rather unusual game of rugby involving James May. Meanwhile, Richard Hammond is in Mexico for a road test of the Mastretta sports car, a trio of hot hatchbacks tear it up on the test track and another top celebrity takes their turn as the star in the Reasonably Priced Car.
S19.E5 ∙ Range Rover Vs An Autonomous Military Machine - Designing A Vehicle For The Elderly: Rover James
Contains language some may find offensive. Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond tackle the twin problems of an ageing population and the increasing complexity of modern cars. Their solution is to design a vehicle exclusively for the elderly. Meanwhile, James May shifts to Nevada for the ultimate challenge against an autonomous military machine. Plus actor James McAvoy is the star in the Reasonably Priced Car.
S19.E6 ∙ Africa Special, Part 1
In the first of a two-part Top Gear special, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May are in Africa with a simple mission - to find the definitive source of the Nile. Over the years many explorers claim to have already done just that, but the Top Gear trio believe that they can do better by traveling using only grit, ingenuity and three ageing estate cars.
S19.E7 ∙ Africa Special, Part 2
In the second part of the Top Gear special, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May continue their epic African odyssey. Having survived insane traffic, lethal mud slides and some distinctly dubious map reading, the trio and their ailing estate cars reach the climax of their quest to find the definitive source of the Nile.
S20.E1 ∙ AC45 Racing Yacht Vs Toyota Auris - Introduction Of The New Reasonably Priced Car: Vauxhall Astra
Jeremy Clarkson and James May race a car against a high-performance yacht in a battle up the coastline of New Zealand. Meanwhile, Richard Hammond attempts to find a hero from a trio of newcomers, the Renaultsport Clio 200, Peugeot 208 GTI and Ford Fiesta ST, and top stars including Warwick Davis, Charles Dance and Joss Stone assemble at the track to welcome a brand new Reasonably Priced Car.
S20.E2 ∙ Search For The World's Best Taxi - Tribute To BBC Television Centre
Jeremy Clarkson tests the 730 horsepower Ferrari F12 in the wide open spaces of Scotland, Richard Hammond searches for the world's best taxi, and James May pays tribute to BBC Television Centre using a motorcyclist and a pair of Parkour runners. Meanwhile, the extraordinary BAC Mono is put to the test on the track and movie director Ron Howard is the star in the brand new Reasonably Priced Car.
S20.E3 ∙ Spanish Road Trip In Budget Convertibles
Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May are on a mission to take their strong British pounds to the cash strapped people of Spain. They have chosen some discreet, sensitive cars for the job with Clarkson in a McLaren 12C Spider, Hammond driving a Ferrari 458 Spider and May in an Audi R8 V10 Spyder. Sherlock and Star Trek actor Benedict Cumberbatch is the star in the Reasonably Priced Car.
S20.E4 ∙ Building The Ford Transit Hovervan
Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May bring relief to flood-stricken areas of Britain by building a car that can turn into a hovercraft. Also in this show, Jeremy is on the track in the insane Mercedes SLS Black and the 739 horsepower SLS Electric while Hollywood star Hugh Jackman is the star in the Reasonably Priced Car.
S20.E5 ∙ Best Crossovers For Caravanners
Jeremy Clarkson and James May investigate a type of tall hatchback called a 'crossover'. Since these cars are designed for caravanners, the pair pick examples from Mazda and Volkswagen and spend a couple of days living in them. Meanwhile, Richard Hammond is in Italy driving a £2m, 570 horsepower Sesto Elemento. Plus, Aerosmith legend Steven Tyler is the rock star in the Reasonably Priced Car.
S20.E6 ∙ Tribute To British Automobile Manufacturing
Jeremy Clarkson drives the new Jaguar F-type sports car on some of Britain's finest roads, James May takes the New Bus for London for a nice day out in the country, and Richard Hammond tests the new Range Rover Sport. Inspired by these machines, the presenters have an epic celebration of all that is great about Britain's motor industry, culminating in a grand finale in front of Buckingham Palace.
S21.E1 ∙ Jeremy, James And Richard Prove That The Hot Hatchbacks Of Their Youth Were Better Than The Modern Equivalents
Jermy, James and Richard set out to prove that the old 'classic' hatchbacks of their time are better than the modern equivalents through a series of challenges while Hugh Bonneville stars in the reasonably priced car.
S21.E2 ∙ Alfa Romeo 4C Vs Gibbs Quadski - James Visits Camp Bastion In Afghanistan
Richard Hammond and Jeremy Clarkson race an Alfa Romeo against a quad bike in northern Italy, James May visits Camp Bastion the British main military base in Afghanistan, Jeremy test the new McLaren P1 and Hollywood Star Tom Hiddleston is the star in the Reasonably Priced Car.
S21.E3 ∙ Trip Through Ukraine In Compact Hatchbacks
Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May goes on a road-trip through Ukraine to show that small city cars are indeed fun to drive, Jaremy test a Danish supercar and musician James Blunt is the star in the Reasonably Priced Car.
S21.E4 ∙ Clarkson Attempts To Prove That Cars Are Better Than Motorbikes
Captain slow drives the new 620R super-lite Super 7 320hp, gets hit by a bug. Complains. Jeremy drives a custom built Alfa 8c Disco Volante in Italy. Hammond does the Mercedes 6 wheel SUV in a pool and sand, in UAE.
S21.E5 ∙ Making A Commercial For Reducing Cycle-Related Accidents
Richard Hammond is in Abu Dhabi to drive a new hybrid sports car from Porsche, the 918. Jeremy Clarkson and James May are tasked with shooting and presenting a safe cycling public information film to an expert panel featuring Olympic gold medal-winning cycling legend Chris Boardman. Finally, Need for Speed and Breaking Bad star, Aaron Paul, is the "Star in a Reasonably Priced Car."
S21.E6 ∙ Burma Special: Part 1
In the first of two-part special, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May are on a mission to build a bridge over the River Kwai in Thailand. In order to do so, they must first drive across a country that has been largely closed to Westerners for over 40 years: Burma. What follows is an epic journey of beautiful scenery, regular adversity, ongoing malfunction, and constant bickering between the three hosts.
S21.E7 ∙ Burma Special: Part 2
Three daring BBC presenters continue their journey through the Shan region of Burma. Later on they discover another challenge waiting for them at the river Kwai.
S22.E1 ∙ Race Across The Urban Landscape Of St Petersburg
Jeremy drives a hover van, James a car, Richard goes by bike and The Stig uses public transport in a race through St Petersburg. Ed Sheeran is the guest and Richard tests the new Lamborghini Huracan.
S22.E2 ∙ Australian Northern Territory Road Trip In GT Cars
The boys embark on a trip across Australia's Northern Territory in a BMW M6 Gran Coupe, a Bentley Continental GT v8 and a Nissan GT-R. Kiefer Sutherland is the star in the Reasonably Priced Car.
S22.E3 ∙ Homemade Ambulance Challenge
The boys attempt to improve emergency response times by creating their own ambulances. Daniel Ricciardo is a star in a reasonably priced car.
S22.E4 ∙ Tribute To The Land Rover Defender
Jeremy drives the BMW I8, the Rural Simpleton is in a land-rover tribute and May is, well, just May.
S22.E5 ∙ May And Clarkson Look At The Weird And Wonderful History Of Peugeot
James and Jeremy dive in the history of Peugeot, Richard compares the new Porsche cayman GTS vs new Corvette. And the new 950-horsepower LaFerrari hyper-car hybrid, Singer Olly Murs is the star in the reasonably priced car.
S22.E6 ∙ Hammond Is Dropped Into British Columbia, Canada To Test A Watch With A Built-In Emergency Beacon
Richard Hammond goes to a mountain in Canada to test a watch. Jeremy Clarkson and James May will try to save him in two American cars. Jeremy Clarkson tests the new car from Lexus.
S22.E7 ∙ May Competes In A World Rallycross Race Alongside Tanner Foust
Clarkson compares the Jaguar F-Type to a remastered version of the legendary E-Type, Hammond tests an all new Mazda MX-5, May drives a rallye car against Top Gear US presenter Tanner Foust and Nicolas Hoult is the star in the reasonably priced car.
S22.E8 ∙ Episode #22.8
The boys acquire traditional classic convertibles before setting off an adventure. The trio are also challenged to each buy a high-mileage and low-quality SUV before undergoing a series of challenges.
S23.E1 ∙ Episode #23.1
The new team test the Dodge Viper ACR against the Corvette Z06 Stingray, Matt and Chris go head to head in a roadtrip with Matt as team USA and Chris as team UK, Matt tests the new Ariel Nomad, two guests drive the new car around the track and new features of this new Top Gear are revealed.
S23.E2 ∙ Episode #23.2
Join Chris Evans, Matt LeBlanc and the Stig as the world's most popular motoring show returns. This week, Matt, Chris and Eddie Jordan take music stars Sharleen Spiteri, Seasick Steve and Tinie Tempah on the ultimate SUV test in wildest South Africa. Back at the track, Formula One superstar Jenson Button gives Chris a ride in the McLaren 675LT, while actor Damian Lewis is this week's Star in a Rallycross Car.
S23.E3 ∙ Episode #23.3
Chris Evans struggles to keep his lunch down as he rides with Sabine Schmitz in the new Audi R8. Elsewhere, Rory Reid tests the new Ford Focus RS, Chris Harris attempts to tame Ferrari's savage F12 TDF and Matt LeBlanc gets a whistle-stop tour of London in Ken Block's fearsome 'Hoonicorn'. Boxer Anthony Joshua and comedian Kevin Hart are this week's Stars in a Rally Cross Car.
S23.E4 ∙ Episode #23.4
Chris Evans, Matt LeBlanc and Sabine Schmitz buy cheap second-hand cars and head for Venice. The aim? To prove road travel can be more luxurious than taking the train. Elsewhere, Rory Reid heads to New York to sample the all-electric Tesla Model X, while Chris Harris dons his race helmet to drive the most powerful Aston Martin of all time - the fearsome Vulcan. Bear Grylls and Brian Cox are the Stars in a Rallycross Car.
S23.E5 ∙ Episode #23.5
Chris Harris is with the new BMW M2, Rory Reid retraces a historic journey against the clock, delivering the Jaguar F-type SVR to the Geneva Motor Show, and Chris Evans and Matt Le Blanc head to Dingle.
S23.E6 ∙ Episode #23.6
Matt LeBlanc gets his hands on the new Porsche 911 R whilst Chris Harris puts Honda's reimagined NSX through its paces. Chris Evans discovers old-fashioned charm in the somehow new MGB Roadster, as Rory Reid heads to Scotland with the first ever right-hand-drive Ford Mustang. Grey's Anatomy star Patrick Dempsey and Man Down funny man Greg Davies are tonight's Stars in a Rallycross Car, plus a treat for the whole team, including Sabine Schmitz and Eddie Jordan.
S24.E1 ∙ Episode #24.1
Matt LeBlanc, Chris Harris and Rory Reid return for the 24th series of Top Gear. This week features the astonishing, ultra-exclusive Ferrari FXXK, tested to the max by Chris Harris at the Daytona circuit in Florida. Matt, Chris and Rory then race across Kazakhstan in three high-mileage cars: a Mercedes saloon, a Volvo estate and a London taxi, all of which have done at least 480,000 miles, the equivalent distance of going to the moon and back. Actor James McAvoy guest stars in the studio and on the famous Top Gear test track.
S24.E2 ∙ Episode #24.2
Matt LeBlanc and Chris Harris embark on an all-season US road trip in the latest convertible supercars from Lamborghini and Porsche, journeying from broiling desert to snowy mountain. Back at the test track, Rory Reid sets the toughest of driving challenges for Chris and the Alfa Romeo Giulia, while actor David Tennant takes a spin in the new Reasonably Fast Car.
S24.E3 ∙ Episode #24.3
Matt LeBlanc's review of the Aston Martin DB11 is thwarted by Chris Harris and a very evil Mercedes. Elsewhere, Rory Reid and Sabine Schmitz go supercar hunting on Germany's fearsome Nurburgring race circuit with the help of the VW Golf Clubsport S, while actress Tamsin Greig takes to the Top Gear track in the new Reasonably Fast Car.
S24.E4 ∙ Episode #24.4
Chris Harris and the Bugatti Chiron race Matt LeBlanc across the Arabian peninsula. Rory Reid constructs a life-size arcade game and Tinie Tempah faces the Top Gear track.
S24.E5 ∙ Episode #24.5
Matt LeBlanc is the first to test America's explosive new supercar, the Ford GT. Presenters Chris Harris and Sabine Schmitz go head to head in one of motorsport's toughest events - a buggy race across the wild Californian desert.
S24.E6 ∙ Episode #24.6
Matt LeBlanc vs the fire-breathing Mercedes-AMG GT R plus Harris and Reid hit Cuba.
S24.E7 ∙ Episode #24.7
Matt LeBlanc drives an eight-wheeled rescue vehicle from Ukraine, Rory Reid turns the world's ugliest car into a luxury yacht and Chris Harris reviews the new Porsche Cayman. Jamiroquai frontman Jay Kay is the studio guest.
S25.E1 ∙ Episode #25.1
The series kicks off with Matt LeBlanc, Chris Harris and Rory Reid taking a motorsports road trip across America's Wild West, in the latest V8 sports cars from McLaren, Jaguar and Ford. Rob Brydon tackles the Top Gear track in the Reasonably Fast Car.
S25.E2 ∙ Episode #25.2
Matt LeBlanc and Chris Harris head into the Californian woods to test off-road toys and hunt for Big Foot. Rory Reid invents the sport of reverse camera racing, while Chris tests the new McLaren 720S. Lee Mack is this week's studio guest.
S25.E3 ∙ Episode #25.3
There is a Japanese flavour to this week's show, as Matt LeBlanc and Chris Harris buy second-hand sports cars at auction for a big road trip across Honshu, while Rory has one night to discover the weirdest car culture Tokyo has to offer. Out on track, Chris compares the Honda Civic Type R and Lexus LC500.
S25.E4 ∙ Episode #25.4
Matt LeBlanc tests the world's fastest accelerating car, with a little help from NASA. Chris Harris pens a heartfelt love letter to the Citroen 2CV, while Rory Reid samples some exciting cars from South Korea. Dara O Briain and Ed Byrne are the studio guests.
S25.E5 ∙ Episode #25.5
Matt LeBlanc and Chris Harris attempt to speed up British roads - and farming. Matt also tests out the blistering Ferrari 812 Superfast, while Rory Reid heads to America to tackle a muscle car banned in Europe. Vicky McClure is the studio guest.
S25.E6 ∙ Episode #25.6
Matt LeBlanc, Chris Harris and Rory Reid test the latest SUVs through the medium of horse trialling. Chris also gets an explosive drive in the new Alpine A110, while Jason Manford is the studio guest.
S26.E1 ∙ Episode #26.1
Matt LeBlanc and Chris Harris head to Norway in the latest estate cars from Porsche and Ferrari, while Rory Reid and Sabine Schmitz aim to create Britain's newest mountain with the help of a tiny Suzuki. James Marsden is the studio guest.
S26.E2 ∙ Episode #26.2
Harris and LeBlanc are off to Sri Lanka for a trip in two Tuk-Tuks. Big BMW and Mercedes saloons are tested on the track and the star in a reasonably fast car is singer songwriter Professor Green.
S26.E3 ∙ Episode #26.3
Matt LeBlanc and Chris Harris are both tasked with reviewing the new Bentley Continental GT, while Rory Reid tests the new Renault Megane hot hatch. Out on track, Chris attempts to tame the scariest Porsche 911 of all time. Gregory Porter is the studio guest.
S26.E4 ∙ Episode #26.4
Matt LeBlanc, Chris Harris and Rory Reid buy used luxury limousines from Rolls-Royce, Bentley and Mercedes... for the price of Britain's cheapest new car, and test them out in a six-hour endurance race at Silverstone.
S26.E5 ∙ Episode #26.5
This is the final Top Gear episode to feature Rory Reid and Matt Le Blanc. Matt drives the Aston Martin Vantage, Chris Harris takes the fiesta st to Swansea and Rory tests the Rolls Royce Phantom.
S27.E1 ∙ Episode #27.1
In their first adventure together, Freddie Flintoff, Chris Harris and Paddy McGuinness head to the searing heat of Ethiopia in their first cars. Back at the track, Chris puts the Ferrari 488 Pista and McLaren 600LT through their paces.
S27.E2 ∙ Episode #27.2
It is an electric car special as Chris, Freddie and Paddy each attempt to build their own battery-powered sports car on a budget. Chris tests the Tesla Model 3 on track, while Danny Boyle and Himesh Patel are the guest stars.
S27.E3 ∙ Episode #27.3
Chris, Freddie and Paddy set out to turn an old hearse into the ultimate family car. On the track, Chris gets to grips with the lightweight Dallara Stradale, while Zara and Mike Tindall go head to head in the Reasonably Fast Car.
S27.E4 ∙ Episode #27.4
Paddy and Freddie head to Borneo for a jungle adventure with the Gurkhas in a pair of very rare, very cheap old cars. Chris Harris tries out the world's most luxurious SUV, the Rolls-Royce Cullinan, while Bob Mortimer is the studio guest.
S27.E5 ∙ Episode #27.5
Freddie Flintoff heads to Iceland to compete in the world's maddest motorsport, while Paddy McGuinness gets to grips with the new Toyota Supra. Chris Harris investigates the story of the Lotus 79, the most beautiful F1 car of all time.
S28.E0 ∙ Nepal Special
Top Gear sets out on perhaps its toughest road trip ever - a high-altitude voyage from Kathmandu, capital of Nepal, to the Forbidden City of Lo Manthang, a secretive kingdom perched high on the Tibetan plateau, on the far side of the Himalayas. It is a five-day expedition through the highest mountains, deepest gorges and harshest terrain on the planet. On their journey, the Top Gear presenters battle river crossings, mudslides and dizzying mountain passes on a trip that would test even the hardiest new 4x4s on the planet to the limit. But Paddy, Freddie and Chris aren't crossing the Himalayas in new 4x4s. They are crossing the Himalayas in a very small old Peugeot, a very small old Renault and Nepal's first (and only) home-built car.
S28.E1 ∙ Episode #28.1
Paddy, Freddie and Chris head on a British summer holiday in super-cheap second-hand convertibles. Chris tests the new Ariel Atom on track, and Freddie attempts to bungee-jump an old Rover off a dam.
S28.E2 ∙ Episode #28.2
Paddy reveals his ultimate cheap, luxurious off-roader: the homebuilt Dirty Rascal. Chris races the £2.5m McLaren Speedtail against the RAF's newest fighter jet. Romesh Ranganathan is the studio guest.
S28.E3 ∙ Episode #28.3
Paddy, Freddie and Chris are sent on a high-altitude mountain expedition across Peru in second-hand American cars. Back at the track, Chris tests out the latest electric car from Porsche.
S28.E4 ∙ Episode #28.4
Freddie and Chris tackle the toughest off-road race on the planet: the brutal Baja 1000. Out on the track, there is a showdown between a Renault hot hatch, a Porsche sports car - and an old Lamborghini. Laurence and Emilia Fox are the studio guests.
S28.E5 ∙ Episode #28.5
Paddy, Freddie and Chris take the latest sports cars from Ferrari, Aston and Porsche on a Yorkshire road trip. On the track, Chris tests out Volkswagen's fearsome ID-R electric racer. YouTube sensation KSI is the studio guest.
S28.E6 ∙ Episode #28.6
Paddy, Freddie and Chris find out which is the fastest of the emergency services. Fire, police or ambulance? Chris celebrates legendary rally driver Colin McRae, while Paddy tests the new BMW M8. Tom Allen is this week's studio guest.
S29.E1 ∙ Episode #29.1
Freddie Flintoff, Chris Harris and Paddy McGuinness return with a new drive-in studio. They also visit Paddy's home town of Bolton to test three new company cars by spending 24 hours in them - with no getting out. And Chris heads to Italy to test the blistering Ferrari SF90 supercar.
S29.E2 ∙ Episode #29.2
Freddie, Chris and Paddy tackle a monstrous wall of death in some very cheap insurance write-offs. The trio also take a Yorkshire road trip in classic supercars, and Freddie attempts to hit 200mph in an old Jaguar.
S29.E3 ∙ Episode #29.3
Freddie, Chris and Paddy head to Cyprus on a budget rental car adventure, and sample the exciting new sport of car water-skiing. Back at the test track, Chris and Paddy sample the latest family cars from Audi and Lamborghini.
S29.E4 ∙ Episode #29.4
Freddie, Chris and Paddy are in Wales, taking a glamorous road trip in the newest grand tourers from Bentley, Aston Martin and McLaren, before taking on their German rivals and Formula One legend Heinz-Harald Frentzen. Plus a tribute to the late, great Sir Stirling Moss.
S29.E5 ∙ Episode #29.5
Paddy introduces Chris and Freddie to his latest creation: an electric, all-terrain ice cream van for the 21st century. They also test the battery-powered Honda E, Vauxhall Corsa-e and Mini Electric in a race around a deserted Alton Towers.
S30.E1 ∙ Episode #30.1
Freddie, Chris and Paddy head to the Lake District for an emotional reunion with their own dads' old cars. Elsewhere, Chris heads out on the track to test Lamborghini's most powerful car ever, the hybrid Sian.
S30.E2 ∙ Episode #30.2
The team try out some of James Bond's greatest cars, including the legendary Aston Martin DB5. Freddie and an Extreme E race car take on a man with a jet pack, while Chris and Paddy test a new Ferrari against a very old Alfa.
S30.E3 ∙ Episode #30.3
Freddie, Chris and Paddy head out on an icy expedition across the wild Scottish Highlands in the new Land Rover Defender, Mercedes G-Wagen and Ariel Nomad. Which will prove itself the ultimate off-roader?
S30.E4 ∙ Episode #30.4
Freddie, Chris and Paddy confront the male mid-life crisis by buying the perfect sports cars for 'gentlemen of a certain age'. Back at the track, Chris tests out the raucous new Toyota GR Yaris hot hatch.
S31.E1 ∙ Episode #31.1
Freddie Flintoff, Chris Harris and Paddy McGuinness head to the British Grand Prix for a showdown with a trio of F1's finest drivers. Elsewhere, Paddy pays tribute to the legendary Eddie Kidd OBE.
S31.E2 ∙ Episode #31.2
Freddie, Chris and Paddy set out to revolutionise the world of caravanning, with the help of some new electric cars and some very small caravans. Out on track, Chris reviews the extravagant new Lamborghini Huracan STO.
S31.E3 ∙ Episode #31.3
The team set out on an expedition across Iceland, with the help of some temperamental old British cars. Back in the UK, Freddie gets his hands on America's latest sports car, the new Chevrolet Corvette.
S31.E4 ∙ Episode #31.4
Paddy reviews the very rare, very expensive Aston Martin Victor, while Freddie sets out to become a proper, qualified racing driver. Chris investigates the stranger-than-fiction story of the time-travelling DMC DeLorean.
S31.E5 ∙ Episode #31.5
Freddie, Chris and Paddy set out to find interesting old cars for new drivers, then put them to the test on a road trip through Devon and Cornwall. Chris drives the original supercar, Lamborghini's legendary Miura.
S31.E6 ∙ Driving Home for Christmas
In this special Christmas edition, Freddie, Chris and Paddy play 'car secret Santa' for a festive road trip across Britain, transporting a giant Christmas tree as they head to Top Gear's very own winter wonderland.
S32.E1 ∙ Episode #32.1
Paddy, Chris & Freddie take a road trip across Florida in an ancient camper van (SUV) and take part in a series of unusual vehicle races.
S32.E2 ∙ Episode #32.2
Freddie Flintoff transforms a Sinclair C5 into a bobsleigh and tackles a terrifying Norwegian luge track. Elsewhere, the team try out some classic TV cop cars before going head-to-head in an all-action police chase.
S32.E3 ∙ Episode #32.3
Freddie, Chris and Paddy attempt to qualify as lorry drivers before embarking on a stormy HGV road trip across Britain - and a spot of truck racing. Out on track, Chris runs the rule over the beautiful new Lotus Emira.
S32.E4 ∙ Episode #32.4
The team find out if you can grab a reliable used car for less than £500 - with the help of a tank assault course. Elsewhere, Chris lives the high life in Maserati's new MC20 supercar, while Freddie goes on the charge in the all-electric Rivian pick-up truck.
S32.E5 ∙ Episode #32.5
Freddie, Chris and Paddy celebrate 100 years of the BBC by tackling motorsport 1920s-style. Paddy also delves into the history of BMW's legendary M-cars, Chris gets to grips with Ford's new WRC racer, and the team investigate the future of fuel.
S33.E1 ∙ Episode #33.1
Freddie Flintoff, Chris Harris and Paddy McGuinness head to Thailand on a road trip in old pick-ups. Back in Britain, Chris tests out the astonishing Rimac Nevera, an electric two-seater that might just be the fastest car on the planet.
S33.E2 ∙ Episode #33.2
Chris, Freddie and Paddy hit the German autobahn in a trio of shiny new supercars from Ferrari, Pagani and Porsche. At the other end of the speed scale, they try out the latest electric micro-cars with a treasure hunt around Paris.
S33.E3 ∙ Episode #33.3
Freddie Flintoff samples the brutal, full-contact motorsport of F1 stock cars, while Chris gets to grips with Mercedes' 'F1 car for the road', the fearsomely complicated AMG One. Paddy, meanwhile, takes a ride in the luxurious new Range Rover.
S33.E4 ∙ Episode #33.4
Chris and Freddie check out a new hot hatch from Honda and an old hot hatch from Peugeot. Paddy, meanwhile, takes on his toughest challenge to date: getting a team of young amateur racers up to professional motorsport standard in just two months.
S33.E5 ∙ Episode #33.5
Paddy heads to Italy to sample the jaw-dropping Ferrari Daytona SP3. The presenters find the best budget vans on the market with a delivery challenge. Chris, Freddie and Paddy deploy science to find the best family car you can buy.
