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The Best Episodes of Cars on the Road

Every episode of Cars on the Road ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Cars on the Road!

Binge this in 1h 48m•Peaking at 7.6/10

Lightning McQueen and his best friend Mater head east from Radiator Springs on a cross-country road trip to meet up with Mater’s sister.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Cars on the Road Season 1 Episode 9 - Gettin' Hitched
    7.6/10(540 votes)

    S1:E9

    At his sister’s wedding, Mater must confront a past he thought he’d left in the rearview mirror.

    Director:Bobby Podesta
    Writers:Steve Purcell, Bobby Podesta

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  2. Cars on the Road Season 1 Episode 3 - Salt Fever
    7.2/10(576 votes)

    S1:E3

    When Mater is outfitted as a racer, he experiences record speeds and an out-of-chassis experience.

    Director:Brian Fee
    Writer:Steve Purcell

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  3. Cars on the Road Season 1 Episode 7 - B-Movie
    7.2/10(521 votes)

    S1:E7

    Lightning McQueen and Mater stumble onto a movie set and are cast in a zombie sci-fi film.

    Director:Brian Fee
    Writer:Steve Purcell

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  4. Cars on the Road Season 1 Episode 2 - Lights Out
    7.1/10(637 votes)

    S1:E2

    The rain-soaked duo check into a creepy hotel where Lightning is haunted by four-wheeled frights.

    Director:Steve Purcell
    Writer:Steve Purcell

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  5. Cars on the Road Season 1 Episode 4 - The Legend
    7.0/10(548 votes)

    S1:E4

    Mater and Lightning join local creature hunters in their search for a mysterious, elusive “monster.”

    Director:Brian Fee
    Writer:Steve Purcell

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  6. Cars on the Road Season 1 Episode 8 - Road Rumblers
    7.0/10(509 votes)

    S1:E8

    Road warriors carnap Lightning and Mater, forcing them to battle in the perilous Thundercone.

    Director:Steve Purcell
    Writer:Steve Purcell

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  7. Cars on the Road Season 1 Episode 1 - Dino Park
    6.7/10(672 votes)

    S1:E1

    A dino park visit turns into a pulse-pounding, prehistoric nightmare starring Mater and Lightning.

    Director:Steve Purcell
    Writer:Steve Purcell

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  8. Cars on the Road Season 1 Episode 5 - Show Time
    6.5/10(528 votes)

    S1:E5

    A traveling circus exposes Lightning’s fear of clowns and his new friend Ivy’s unexpected talents.

    Director:Bobby Podesta
    Writer:Steve Purcell

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  9. Cars on the Road Season 1 Episode 6 - Trucks
    6.4/10(564 votes)

    S1:E6

    Mater bonds with fellow trucks at a rest stop, and they celebrate their solidarity through song.

    Director:Bobby Podesta
    Writer:Steve Purcell

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Best Episodes Summary

"Gettin' Hitched" is the best rated episode of "Cars on the Road". It scored 7.6/10 based on 540 votes. Directed by Bobby Podesta and written by Steve Purcell, Bobby Podesta, it aired on 9/8/2022. This episode scored 0.4 points higher than the second highest rated, "Salt Fever".