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The Best Episodes of Fifth Gear

Every episode of Fifth Gear ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Fifth Gear!

Getting viewers up to speed on all the latest automotive information, with new car reviews, second hand bargains and industry tidbits being the focus of this magazine show.

Genre:Documentary
Network:Channel 5

Top Episode Highlight

The best episode of "Fifth Gear" is "Episode 10", rated 8.2/10 from 6 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by N/A. "Episode 10" aired on 7/15/2011 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 1".

  • Episode 10
    8.2/10 6 votes

    #1 - Episode 10

    Season 19 Episode 10 - Aired 2011-07-15

    In this tenth-anniversary special, the presenters look back at some of their most memorable moments. Jonny attempts the Isle of Man TT circuit on a three-wheeled scooter, and Tiff and Vicki test two of the most exciting cars on the market – the BMW M3 GTS and the Porsche 911 GT3 RS.

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  • Episode 1
    8.0/10 6 votes

    #2 - Episode 1

    Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 2004-03-29

    Vicky and Tiff find out what happens when you crash an old model of a car into a new model of a car and which fairs better. Guest presenter Jason Plato (a British touring car champion) drives the new Ferrari 612 Scaglietti. Tiff finds out which is fastest, the Citroën C2 GT or the Ford Sport Ka.

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  • Fifth Gear.S22E03
    8.0/10 7 votes

    #3 - Fifth Gear.S22E03

    Season 22 Episode 3 - Aired 2013-02-25

    Vicki in the brand new Porsche Panamera GTS against the all-new Mercedes CLS 63, both cars are tested to the limit. Jason tests a brand new supercar made in the Netherlands. Johny spends a night in the Swiss alps to demonstrate how your car can keep you alive. Tiff tests the Frontline MG LE50.

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  • Fifth Gear.S22E04
    8.0/10 7 votes

    #4 - Fifth Gear.S22E04

    Season 22 Episode 4 - Aired 2013-03-04

    Tiff and rally driver Kris Meeke find the ultimate hot hatch (VW Golf GTI vs Renault Sport Megane vs Ford Focus ST vs Astra VXR), Vicki is in Germany to test the Audi RS 4, Jonny finds out how the world's most powerful simulator has become F1's secret weapon. Jason reveals the ultimate second-hand sports car you can buy on a budget.

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  • Fifth Gear.S22E05
    8.0/10 6 votes

    #5 - Fifth Gear.S22E05

    Season 22 Episode 5 - Aired 2013-03-11

    Jonny jumps into the world of professional drifting, the team test the Audi S7 to the extreme, Vicki takes part in a world record attempt: the largest parade of Ferraris, Tiff tests filling tyres with nitrogen and Jason tests the new Mercedes SL.

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  • Fifth Gear.S23E01
    8.0/10 7 votes

    #6 - Fifth Gear.S23E01

    Season 23 Episode 1 - Aired 2013-09-16

    The team track test the most powerful diesel, the Range Rover V8. Plus, which of the new Cabrios combine supercar speed and movie-star glamour?

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  • Series 3, Episode 8
    7.8/10 6 votes

    #7 - Series 3, Episode 8

    Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 2003-05-14

    Are 4x4's as safe as you think? We put that to the test with a high speed crash test. Adrian is in a £250k limo and Tom tests out the BMW 5 Series.

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  • Best Cars of the 80s
    7.8/10 6 votes

    #8 - Best Cars of the 80s

    Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 2003-11-03

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  • Episode 9
    7.8/10 6 votes

    #9 - Episode 9

    Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 2004-05-24

    Tiff and Vicki go and visit Jay Kay from Jamiroquai (some British band I think) to view his car collection and race around in some buggies. Tom reviews the new Peugeot 407. Fifth Gear Shootout: Tiff races two vans against each other - a Ford Transit T280 and a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 213 CD1.

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  • Episode 2
    7.8/10 7 votes

    #10 - Episode 2

    Season 21 Episode 2 - Aired 2012-09-10

    Stig Blomquist takes Jonny Smith for a drive on ice, and the convertible Mercedes SLS AMG is pitted against an Aston Martin, a Jaguar and a Bentley.

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  • Fifth Gear.S22E02
    7.8/10 7 votes

    #11 - Fifth Gear.S22E02

    Season 22 Episode 2 - Aired 2013-02-18

    Jason tests the brand new Pagani Huayra, Tiff tests the new Porsche 911 cabriolet to find out if it's quicker than the Audi R8 Spyder. Vicki tests a super car off roader. Johny reveals the three classic cars that could be a better investment than gold.

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  • Fifth Gear.S22E06
    7.8/10 6 votes

    #12 - Fifth Gear.S22E06

    Season 22 Episode 6 - Aired 2013-03-18

    Vicki races rally driver Andreas Mikkelsen in three speed challenges, Jason tests the new BMW M6, Tiff finds out what the ultimate small car is and Jonny shows the essential DIY skills that will allow you to save money.

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  • Road Rage
    7.6/10 6 votes

    #13 - Road Rage

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 2003-04-30

    We frighten the living daylights out of Adrian on this 200mph go kart with a rocket afterburner, and Tiff tests the Zonda Cabrio, Evo 8/ Impreza, Clio V6 all driven on some of the planet’s best roads.

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  • World's Greatest Sports Cars
    7.6/10 6 votes

    #14 - World's Greatest Sports Cars

    Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 2003-05-07

    The team showcase the world greatest sports cars, how to drive them professionally and which sports car is the best!

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  • Ultimate New Car Bargain
    7.6/10 6 votes

    #15 - Ultimate New Car Bargain

    Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 2003-10-27

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  • Episode 6
    7.6/10 6 votes

    #16 - Episode 6

    Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 2004-05-03

    Tom goes to Maranello, Italy to see Frank Mountain buy and drive Michael Schumacher’s 2001 F1 car. Tiff drives the new version of the Noble M12 GTO, the 3R. Adrian visits one of Britain’s most secure car parks, the Bold Lane and shows how it works.

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  • Episode 7
    7.6/10 6 votes

    #17 - Episode 7

    Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 2004-05-10

    Tiff and Vicki find the best 4×4 available in Britain for under £20,000. Returning guest presenter Jason Plato (a British touring car champion) drives the Chrysler 300C which has a Hemi! Adrian goes and meets Richard Hopkins, one of the top players in “World Rally Champonship 3″ for the Playstation 2 who is now trying out real rally racing.

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  • Episode 10
    7.6/10 6 votes

    #18 - Episode 10

    Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 2004-05-31

    Fifth Gear checks out the British auto show - the Motor Show at Birmingham NEC. Tom drives the new Volkswagen Beetle convertable. Fifth Gear Shootout: Tiff races the Lotus Elise 111R against the Lotus built Vauxhall VX220 Turbo. Adrian trys out Internet auto auctions.

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  • Episode 3
    7.6/10 6 votes

    #19 - Episode 3

    Season 6 Episode 3 - Aired 2004-10-25

    Vicki, Tiff and Jason find which economical - a diesel, a gasoline, or a hybrid powered car. Tiff drives the new Porsche 911 Carrera S. Fifth Gear Shootout: Tiff in a Lamborghini Gallardo vs. Kevin Smith on a Ducati 999 motorcycle. ATV vs. car crash footage.

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  • Episode 8
    7.6/10 6 votes

    #20 - Episode 8

    Season 6 Episode 8 - Aired 2004-11-29

    Tom does a great review of the new Land Rover Discovery. Fifth Gear Shootout: Smart Brabus Roadster Coupe vs. Mini Cooper S Convertable. Vicki examines a classic Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 . Tiff, Vicki and Jason start working on their project to make a non-supercar reach 200 MPH. Fifth Gear’s new sport - Caravan Rallycross.

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  • Episode 1
    7.6/10 7 votes

    #21 - Episode 1

    Season 21 Episode 1 - Aired 2012-09-03

    The return of the motoring magazine, with presenters Tiff Needell, Vicki Butler-Henderson, Jason Plato and Jonny Smith reviewing cars and taking on challenges.

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  • Fifth Gear.S22E07
    7.6/10 6 votes

    #22 - Fifth Gear.S22E07

    Season 22 Episode 7 - Aired 2013-03-25

    Vicki tests the new Ferrari F12 Berlinetta, Jonny attempts to become the fastest drag race passenger, Tiff and Jason race each other in a dog fight find to find out which of the latest entry level hot hatches is the greatest, and the team test the latest car safety systems.

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  • Fifth Gear.S22E08
    7.6/10 6 votes

    #23 - Fifth Gear.S22E08

    Season 22 Episode 8 - Aired 2013-04-01

    Vicki visits Pininfarina headquarters in Italy and tests the Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale, Jonny tests the modern-day Morgan three-wheeler, while Jason looks for the best Bluetooth gadget to use while driving together with Suzi Perry.

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  • Series 2, Episode 1
    7.4/10 6 votes

    #24 - Series 2, Episode 1

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 2002-10-07

    Vicki Butler-Henderson, Adrian Simpson, and Tom Ford visit the Paris motor show. They look at many of the new models revealed, including the Porsche Cayenne and Bentley Continental GT.

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  • Series 2, Episode 8
    7.4/10 6 votes

    #25 - Series 2, Episode 8

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 2002-11-25

    Tom Ford tests Nissan's new Micra. He finds it well-made and easy to drive. Adrian Simpson goes in search of haunted cars. He starts by being very skeptical that haunted cars can exist at all.

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