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The Best Episodes of Downey's Dream Cars Season 1

Every episode of Downey's Dream Cars Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Downey's Dream Cars Season 1!

Robert Downey Jr. loves restoring classic cars. But he's also become dedicated to fighting climate change. So he's bringing his beloved old cars into the...
Genre:Documentary
Network:Max

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Thanos Thumper" is the best rated episode of "Downey's Dream Cars" season 1. It scored 7.2/10 based on 43 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 6/22/2023. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Not Your Mom's Benz".

  • The Thanos Thumper
    7.2/1043 votes

    #1 - The Thanos Thumper

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 6/22/2023

    Robert pursues an ambitious electric conversion on his BEAST of a K10 truck. Along the way, he test-drives two fully-electric cars: the Army's latest tactical vehicle and the world's fastest-accelerating production car.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Not Your Mom's Benz
    6.9/1034 votes

    #2 - Not Your Mom's Benz

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 6/22/2023

    As a child, Robert's true love of driving came from his mom, a real daredevil on the road. She left him her old Benz, and he treasures it to this day. Now he's restoring it with the help of his son, Exton, and a crack crew of diesel experts.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Riv for Today
    6.5/1031 votes

    #3 - Riv for Today

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 6/29/2023

    Robert LOVES the design of his '66 Buick Riviera -- but it's one of the most fuel-inefficient cars ever made. In the 1960s, it was sold as "the car of the future." Robert plans to perfect the Riv by updating it with a stunning, one-of-a-kind rebuild.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Electric Stingray
    7.1/1028 votes

    #4 - Electric Stingray

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 6/29/2023

    How do you improve upon a pristine all-original '65 Corvette? Well, if you're Robert Downey Jr., you convert it to an EV! Purists won't be happy, but Robert has something to prove, and he's taking his electric Vette to the drag strip to make his point.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Way Off Road
    7.3/1028 votes

    #5 - Way Off Road

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 7/6/2023

    Robert has an all-original, low-mile '85 El Camino. But as he often says, "She's perfect, so I have to start over." He's out to turn it into a meaner and greener off-roading champ. When it's done, he takes his wife Susan on a hair-raising maiden voyage.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Long Strange Trip
    7.9/1027 votes

    #6 - Long Strange Trip

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 7/6/2023

    Robert flexes his negotiating skills to buy a used car he's always wanted. Of course, the first thing he does is tear it apart and rebuilt it. It's a journey from the past into the future — a fitting end to his long strange trip into car restoration.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A