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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!

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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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    Cars on the Road Season 1 Episode 3 - Salt Fever
    7.5/10(11 votes)

    #1 - Salt Fever

    S1:E3

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

    Director:Brian Fee

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  2. Cars on the Road Season 1 Episode 9 - Gettin' Hitched
    7.0/10(10 votes)

    #2 - Gettin' Hitched

    S1:E9

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

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  3. Cars on the Road Season 1 Episode 2 - Lights Out
    6.7/10(11 votes)

    #3 - Lights Out

    S1:E2

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

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  4. Cars on the Road Season 1 Episode 4 - The Legend
    6.7/10(11 votes)

    #4 - The Legend

    S1:E4

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

    Director:Brian Fee

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  5. Cars on the Road Season 1 Episode 8 - Road Rumblers
    6.6/10(10 votes)

    #5 - Road Rumblers

    S1:E8

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

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  6. Cars on the Road Season 1 Episode 7 - B-Movie
    6.5/10(10 votes)

    #6 - B-Movie

    S1:E7

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

    Director:Brian Fee

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  8. Cars on the Road Season 1 Episode 1 - Dino Park
    6.4/10(12 votes)

    #7 - Dino Park

    S1:E1

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

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  9. Cars on the Road Season 1 Episode 6 - Trucks
    5.6/10(10 votes)

    #8 - Trucks

    S1:E6

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

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  10. Cars on the Road Season 1 Episode 5 - Show Time
    5.3/10(9 votes)

    #9 - Show Time

    S1:E5

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

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Best Episodes Summary

"Salt Fever" is the best rated episode of "Cars on the Road". It scored 7.5/10 based on 11 votes. Directed by Brian Fee and written by Steve Purcell, it aired on 9/8/2022. This episode scored 0.5 points higher than the second highest rated, "Gettin' Hitched".