- 6.7/10562 votes
#1 - Dino Park
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/8/2022
A dino park visit turns into a pulse-pounding, prehistoric nightmare starring Mater and Lightning.
Director: Steve Purcell
Writer: Steve Purcell
- 7.2/10527 votes
#2 - Lights Out
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/8/2022
The rain-soaked duo check into a creepy hotel where Lightning is haunted by four-wheeled frights.
Director: Steve Purcell
Writer: Steve Purcell
- 7.3/10473 votes
#3 - Salt Fever
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/8/2022
When Mater is outfitted as a racer, he experiences record speeds and an out-of-chassis experience.
Director: Brian Fee
Writer: Steve Purcell
- 7.0/10452 votes
#4 - The Legend
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 9/8/2022
Mater and Lightning join local creature hunters in their search for a mysterious, elusive “monster.”
Director: Brian Fee
Writer: Steve Purcell
- 6.5/10435 votes
#5 - Show Time
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 9/8/2022
A traveling circus exposes Lightning’s fear of clowns and his new friend Ivy’s unexpected talents.
Director: Bobby Podesta
Writer: Steve Purcell
- 6.5/10465 votes
#6 - Trucks
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 9/8/2022
Mater bonds with fellow trucks at a rest stop, and they celebrate their solidarity through song.
Director: Bobby Podesta
Writer: Steve Purcell
- 7.4/10429 votes
#7 - B-Movie
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 9/8/2022
Lightning McQueen and Mater stumble onto a movie set and are cast in a zombie sci-fi film.
Director: Brian Fee
Writer: Steve Purcell
- 7.0/10421 votes
#8 - Road Rumblers
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 9/8/2022
Road warriors carnap Lightning and Mater, forcing them to battle in the perilous Thundercone.
Director: Steve Purcell
Writer: Steve Purcell
- 7.7/10447 votes
#9 - Gettin' Hitched
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 9/8/2022
At his sister’s wedding, Mater must confront a past he thought he’d left in the rearview mirror.
Director: Bobby Podesta
Writer: Steve Purcell, Bobby Podesta
The Best Episodes of Cars on the Road Season 1
Every episode of Cars on the Road Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Cars on the Road Season 1!
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.
Genres:AnimationComedyAction & AdventureFamilyKids
Network:Disney+
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Dino Park" is the best rated episode of "Cars on the Road" season 1. It scored 6.7/10 based on 562 votes. Directed by Steve Purcell and written by Steve Purcell, it aired on 9/8/2022. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Lights Out".