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Episode 8
Season 18, Episode 8
aired: Tue, Jun 5, 2012
In the final episode of the season, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May set out to
Episode 7
Season 18, Episode 7
aired: Tue, May 29, 2012
Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May hit Donington in three stripped out track cars - the KTM X-Bow, the Morgan Three Wheeler and the Caterham R500. Back at the Top Gear airfield, Jeremy recreates the battle of Britain in an insane aero-engined Bentley and a flame spitting retro BMW. Plus Blur bassist and professional cheese maker Alex James is the star in the Reasonably Priced Car.
Episode 6
Season 18, Episode 6
aired: Tue, May 22, 2012
Jeremy Clarkson and James May pay tribute to quirky and recently deceased Swedish car maker Saab. Meanwhile, Richard Hammond races a rocket-powered flying man against a rally-spec Skoda, and Jeremy smokes around the track in the Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale and the tire shredding Mercedes C63 Black. Plus, current Doctor Who, Matt Smith, is the star in the Reasonably Priced Car.
Episode 5
Season 18, Episode 5
aired: Wed, May 16, 2012
Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May embark on an ambitious project to build mobility scooters that can tackle the wilds of the British countryside. Meanwhile, 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 tests the Fisker Karma and meets up with AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson. Plus, Hollywood star Michael Fassbender is the star in the Reasonably Priced Car.
Episode 4
Season 18, Episode 4
aired: Tue, May 8, 2012
Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond are on location with the forthcoming Sweeney movie as they take charge of shooting the film's climactic car chase. Clarkson uses his expertise to choreograph the stunt driving while Hammond directs the movie's lead actors, Ray Winstone and Plan B, and organizes an explosive finale. Meanwhile, back at the test track James May casts a suspicious eye over the new Vauxhall Corsa VXR Nurburgring and gives his verdict on the brand new Fiat Panda. Plus, Hollywood actor Ryan Reynolds is the star in the Reasonably Priced Car.
Episode 3
Season 18, Episode 3
aired: Tue, May 1, 2012
In this episode, Jeremy Clarkson and James May travel to Beijing for a look at China’s ever-expanding car industry and a violent encounter with The Stig’s Chinese cousin. Meanwhile, Richard Hammond is in Texas to immerse himself in the surprisingly interesting world of NASCAR racing. Plus, the Mercedes SLS Roadster makes an enormous amount of noise and smoke on the test track and Matt Le Blanc is the star in the Reasonably Priced Car.
Episode 2
Season 18, Episode 2
aired: Mon, Apr 23, 2012
Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May head to Italy for a supercar shootout featuring the Lamborghini Aventador, the McLaren MP4-12C and the Noble M600. Their trip starts at the incredible Nardo test track, a facility so massive it is visible from space, before heading north for a nerve wracking drive around the center of Rome. The journey concludes at the legendary Imola circuit, a track challenging enough to have embarrassed many an F1 driver, with a timed challenge against the incredible skills of The Stig. Back in the studio, the presenters look forward to some car highlights of 2012 and another top celebrity guest takes the wheel of the Reasonably Priced Car.
Episode 1
Season 18, Episode 1
aired: Tue, Apr 17, 2012
In this year's Top Gear special, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May set out to boost the British economy by embarking 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, devotedly promoting Britain with distinctly mixed results.
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Episode 16
16. Viking Trucks
aired: Tue, Apr 2, 2013
The hosts head to Iceland - home of some of the toughest winter off-roading on the planet - to try and prove to the locals that American trucks still have what it takes to conquer the world. Their challenge is to drive their trucks over mountains, across frozen rivers and through 30 foot deep snowdrifts to the virgin land at the top of an active volcano. What could possibly go wrong?
Episode 15
15. Minnesota Ice Driving
aired: Tue, Mar 26, 2013
Getting your car ready for winter can cost a lot of cash and the brutal weather can cause serious wear and tear. So the Top Gear hosts set out to solve this issue by finding 3 cars that cost less than it costs to prepare your car for the snow and ice and put them through a series of tough challenges to find out which is the best winter car.
Episode 14
14. Mammoth Mountain
aired: Tue, Mar 19, 2013
Which is the best SUV in the country? Our hosts find out as they each choose their favorite and meet up on California's Pismo Beach. They then set out on an epic journey inland through vineyards and desert before climbing high into the Sierras above the snow line, putting their choices through a series of SUV themed challenges along the way.
Episode 13
13. Doomsday Drive
aired: Tue, Mar 12, 2013
The guys attempt to build the perfect car for the apocalypse - affordable, fun to drive, and still zombie-proof. After testing its performance, weaponry, and defenses, they have to race across a ghost town with the Post-Apocalypse Stig in hot pursuit.
Episode 12
12. Adam's Show
aired: Tue, Mar 5, 2013
We find out what goes on in Adam's head as he takes control of the show and gets to do whatever he wants. First he tries to teach Tanner and Rut how to play football - with an automotive twist. Then he reveals his own concept car designed to protect you against the worst things on the road - other drivers. Finally, he gets behind the wheel of the legendary Ford GT40.
Episode 11
11. Taxis
aired: Tue, Feb 26, 2013
Being a taxi driver always ranks among the worst jobs in the country, so the guys head to Las Vegas on a quest to create the ultimate taxi. After getting some experience riding along with real cabbies, they reveal their creations, put them through a series of tests and then hit the Vegas strip to see who can get the most tips.
Episode 10
10. 150 Miles Per Hour
aired: Tue, Feb 19, 2013
Getting to 150 mph used to be the preserve of supercars. These days you can reach that speed in a new 30,000 dollar car, but what's the least you can spend and still reach this epic speed? The guys find out as they spend as little as possible on 3 used cars, put them through their paces and then head out to the famous El Mirage dry lakebed to attempt to reach 150.
Episode 9
Season 3 Episode 9
aired: Thu, Dec 4, 2008
RV's are roomy and comfortable, but they're terrible to drive, and that's not good enough. So to solve this issue, the hosts design their own RVs that have to be not only comfortable but also fun to drive, and take them on a southern road trip. Along the way they compete in a series of wild challenges, culminating at the famous infield of Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Episode 8
Season 3 Episode 8
aired: Thu, Dec 4, 2008
What's America's toughest, most un-killable car? The guys each pick the toughest car they can think of and put them through a series of brutal tests using shotguns, bombs and a giant crane. The winner gets to go head-to-head against the U.S. military in one of the toughest SUV's on the planet.
Episode 7
Season 3 Episode 7
aired: Thu, Dec 4, 2008
It's a battle to see who had the best car in college as the guys drive south of the border on an epic spring break road trip through Mexico. They tackle the tough streets of Tijuana and the treacherous mountain trails of the Baja Peninsula on their journey to reach the party town of San Felipe on the Sea of Cortez.
Episode 6
Season 3 Episode 6
aired: Thu, Dec 4, 2008
Do you really need an expensive 4x4 to tackle one of the toughest off road trails in the country?
Episode 5
Season 3 Episode 5
aired: Thu, Dec 4, 2008
The guys head to rural California to lend a farming hand in three of the biggest tractors on the
Episode 4
Season 3 Episode 4
aired: Thu, Dec 4, 2008
How far can you get on one tank of gas? They guys find out as they race from Portland, Oregon to San
Episode 3
Season 3 Episode 3
aired: Thu, Dec 4, 2008
Could you own a classic car and not know it? The guys each get a car they think is seriously
Episode 2
Season 3 Episode 2
aired: Thu, Dec 4, 2008
Small cars work in the rest of the world - but will they ever work in the U.S.? The guys try to
Episode 1
Season 3 Episode 1
aired: Thu, Dec 4, 2008
It’s the battle of The Big 3 as the guys compete over which is the best new police car to replace
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Episode 16
16. America's Worst Cars
aired: Tue, Apr 3, 2012
The guys buy each other what they think is the worst car in the country and set themselves a challenge - whoever can make the car they've been given the coolest and sell it for most money at an auction, wins. And Tanner travels to England to find out just how fast a brand new supercar with no official top speed can go.
Episode 15
15. Rutledge's Show
aired: Tue, Mar 27, 2012
We find out what goes on in Rutledge's head as he takes control of the show and gets to do whatever he wants. In the process he enters a championship race and almost kills himself, becomes an inventor and almost kills Adam, and hits the road as a designated driver on the late night streets of San Francisco and almost kills them both.
Episode 14
14. Limousines
aired: Tue, Mar 20, 2012
Limousines have become more about Bachelorette parties than star-studded premieres, so Adam, Rutledge and Tanner decide it's time to get some of the glamour back by building their own. To find out which is best, each of them has to transport a celebrity to the Primetime Emmy Awards.
Episode 13
13. Super Cars
aired: Tue, Mar 13, 2012
The hosts have each been asked to choose what they think is the perfect high-end convertible by an anonymous celebrity buyer. On the way to meet them, they put the cars through a series of challenges which hint at the celebrity's identity.
Episode 12
12. The Continental Divide
aired: Tue, Mar 6, 2012
The early pioneers and settlers crossed the Rockies in covered wagons, braving tough weather and harsh terrain. So how would modern day covered wagons cope with the same journey, carrying the same things and having to cross the same rivers and mountains? Rutledge, Adam and Tanner decide to find out, and set out to conquer the Rockies in soccer-mom vans.
Episode 11
2x11
aired: Tue, Feb 28, 2012
The guys each choose a car that has at some point earned the title of 'most dangerous car in the country' and try to restore its reputation in a series of crazy challenges ending in a demolition derby. And Rutledge tries to teach Adam that it's possible to drive a car without breaking it by getting him behind the wheel of one of the quickest, most dangerous vehicles around.
Episode 10
Season 2 Episode 10
aired: Thu, Dec 4, 2008
Which is the best modern muscle car? Adam, Rutledge and Tanner fight it out on the way to a high speed attempt at a NASCAR track. Rutledge and Tanner head into the Utah desert to prove how fast their new Mustangs are in a relay race against horses.
Episode 9
Season 2 Episode 9
aired: Thu, Dec 4, 2008
Rutledge, Adam and Tanner decide that driving Big Rigs can't be as difficult as everyone says, and to prove it, they challenge themselves to deliver tons of precious (and explosive) cargo across Michigan after only a few hours practice. What could possibly go wrong?
Episode 8
Season 2 Episode 8
aired: Thu, Dec 4, 2008
The guys buy each other what they think is the worst car in the country and set themselves a challenge - whoever can make the car they’ve been given the coolest and sell it for most money at an auction, wins. And Tanner travels to England to find out just how fast a brand new supercar with no official top speed can go.
Episode 7
Season 2 Episode 7
aired: Thu, Dec 4, 2008
Adam and Rutledge do anything they can to beat professional racing driver Tanner. First they cheat in a race with the $375,000 Lexus LFA, then they challenge him to stunt drive impossible vehicles. To get his own back he attempts to break the world indoor speed record. Bridget Marquardt takes a lap around the Top Gear test track.
Episode 6
Season 2 Episode 6
aired: Thu, Dec 4, 2008
Tanner, Adam and Rutledge race up the Pacific Coast Highway to San Francisco in cars they bought for $500. The Cadillac CTSV is reviewed and races a Ferrari California, and Adam Levine takes a lap on the Top Gear test track.
Episode 5
Season 2 Episode 5
aired: Thu, Dec 4, 2008
Tanner, Adam and Rutledge head to New Jersey to buy the most luxurious cars $5,000 will buy and then try and pass off as locals in the super rich enclave of the Hamptons. Tanner races the new 911 GT2 through downtown Los Angeles at night and Arlene Tur takes a lap around the Top Gear test track.
Episode 4
Season 2 Episode 4
aired: Thu, Dec 4, 2008
How much off-roader can you get for $5000? Tanner, Rutledge and Adam compete in an epic 400 mile journey to Vegas across the mountains, dunes and rocks of the Mojave Desert.
Episode 3
Season 2 Episode 3
aired: Thu, Dec 4, 2008
Which is the toughest truck in America? Tanner, Rutledge and Adam head into the mountains and put their trucks through impossible tests to find out. Tanner takes a tough new off-roader to the Louisiana swamps and races it against an air-boat, and comedian Bill Engvall races on the Top Gear test track.
Episode 2
Season 2 Episode 2
aired: Thu, Dec 4, 2008
Tanner, Rutledge and Adam fight over who had the best first car in high school, Tanner and Adam get to race their dream first cars - the Corvette zr1 and Ferrari 458, and Pawn Stars Rick and Chumlee compete on the Top Gear test track.
Episode 1
Season 2 Episode 1
aired: Thu, Dec 4, 2008
Tanner, Rutledge and Adam wrangle, haul and race their way across Texas in a crazy competition to find which of their $2000 cars can make it as a truck.
