Drive is an American action drama television series set against the backdrop of an illegal cross-country automobile road race, focusing on the willing and unwilling competitors and, as the plot develops, the unseen puppet masters who sponsor the race. Minear has described the show's thematic tone by saying "a secret, illegal, underground road race can be anything from Cannonball Run to The Game to North by Northwest to Magnolia-on-wheels. Ours is all those things."
The worst episode of "Drive" is "The Extra Mile", rated 6.9/10 from 92 user votes. It was directed by Paul A. Edwards and written by Juan Carlos Coto, Salvatore Stabile. "The Extra Mile" aired on 7/15/2007 and is rated 0.1 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "No Turning Back".
All drivers hit the road for the fastest way to the next pit stop. Four participants have to face the consequences for their 'jump start'. Even without Ivy and Susan, Leigh will not stop racing and looks for a new co-pilot, while Wendy's baby gets in danger when his mother is pushed by Ivy to continue the race.
Director: Paul A. Edwards
Writer: Juan Carlos Coto, Salvatore Stabile
Corinna and Alex have the chance to get ahead of all the other racers, but it might have fatal consequences. At the same time, Wendy's baby may be in danger and Susan and Leigh continue the race even after Ivy's betrayal. One driver, however, will not finish this stage.
Director: Elodie Keene
Writer: Lauren Schmidt Hissrich, Craig Silverstein
With Winston and Sean in possession of the flash drive, Corinna and Alex take a huge risk in order to get background information on the race - including Kathryn's location. Wendy is in a different race, a race against her husband to be the first to get to baby Sam.
Director: Michael Katleman
Writer: Kristen Reidel, Scott M. Gimple
Drivers from distinct backgrounds compete in an illegal road race. Tully, a landscaper, joins the competition to search for his kidnapped wife. Wendy, a new mother, must make a difficult decision, while trying to escape her controlling husband. Rob and Ellie Laird are hoping for some fun after his tour in Iraq, but other motives may be at play. The Salazar brothers look like they'll be a threat to other racers, but when faced with a dilemma, they might surprise someone.
Director: Greg Yaitanes
Writer: Tim Minear, Tom Szentgyorgyi
The race continues on the next stage. Alex meets an old acquaintance after getting in trouble with the police while Wendy gets a new co-driver.
Director: Marita Grabiak
Writer: Ben Queen, Eoghan Mahony
An action packed drama which follows the lives of a group of people, who have joined a cross-country road race for different reasons. Some have opted to join the race and some have been forced to join, but they are all after the $32 million prize.This episode was reshot after several cast changes were made.
Director: Greg Yaitanes
Writer: Tim Minear, Ben Queen