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Top Gear

2002–2022 · Ended · 33 seasons

Documentary Comedy Talk Show Travel

First aired: Oct 20, 2002
Last aired: Dec 18, 2022
IMDb rating: 8.7 / 10 136,050 votes

Overview

Tests whether cars, both mundane and extraordinary, live up to their manufacturers' claims. Travels to locations around the world, performing extreme stunts and challenges to see what the featured cars are capable of doing. Celebrity guests appear on some episodes to help test the vehicles. Things don't always go as planned, though, with broken bones and mechanical mishaps sometimes part of the experiments.

Nominated for 7 BAFTA 12 wins & 22 nominations total

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Episodes

Season 5 · 9 episodes

E1 Episode 1

Oct 24, 2004 59 min

The trio test cars from the colonies - an Australian Vauxhall Monaro VXR, a Chrysler 300c from the USA and the UK's Jaguar S Type R. With Bill Bailey in the Reasonably Priced Car.
E2 Episode 2

Oct 31, 2004 60 min

Supercars past and present is the theme, with a Pagani Zonda, Porsche Carrera GT and Ferrari Enzo racing the Jaguar XJ220, McLaren F1 and Ferrari F40. With Geri Halliwell.
E3 Episode 3

Nov 7, 2004 59 min

The Landrover Discovery and Dodge Viper SRT-10 are given a rough time by Jeremy, and Richard tries an amphibious concept vehicle by Rinspeed. With guest star Joanna Lumley.
E4 Episode 4

Nov 14, 2004 60 min

Two cars face each other at 200mph. Which will come out on top, the Aston Martin Vanquish S or the Ferrari 575? There's fun with a game of car conkers, and Jimmy Carr guests.
E5 Episode 5

Nov 21, 2004 60 min

Jeremy pushes the diesel engine in the new Jaguar S Type to its limits, and the trio laugh at a Morgan Aero 8GTN. With guest Christian Slater in the Reasonably Priced Car.
E6 Episode 6

Dec 5, 2004 60 min

The trio are handed £1500 each to buy a Porsche - but who will find the best one? Plus a look at the VW Golf GTI, and Cliff Richard in the Reasonably Priced Car.
E7 Episode 7

Dec 12, 2004 59 min

The Lamborghini Murcielago is up against the Mitsubishi EVO VIII, and Jeremy tests a Toyota Prius. Roger Daltrey is the Star In A Reasonably Priced Car.
E8 Episode 8

Dec 19, 2004 59 min

Richard and James try to beat Jeremy in a contest of car versus plane, with Jeremy driving the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti. With guest Eddie Izzard in the Reasonably Priced Car.
E9 Episode 9

Dec 26, 2004 59 min

Jeremy enjoys his experience with an Ariel Atom, and Richard declares the Mercedes G Wagen the best car ever. With guest stars Trinny and Susannah.