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The Best Episodes of Jay Leno's Garage

Every episode of Jay Leno's Garage ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Jay Leno's Garage!

Comedian and former Tonight Show host Jay Leno shares his passion for motor vehicles. Jay and guests drive cars, motorbikes and anything that moves all...
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Best Episodes Summary

"One of a Kind" is the best rated episode of "Jay Leno's Garage". It scored 9.5/10 based on 17 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 6/7/2018. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Motor City".

  • One of a Kind
    9.5/1017 votes
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    #1 - One of a Kind

    Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 6/7/2018

    Jay takes a trip with comic Chris Hardwick in the DeLorean from "Back to the Future"; he drives one of the most dangerous cars ever made with Jalopnik writer Jason Torchinsky; and is treated to a ride in comic Jeff Dunham's "Hard Hat" car.

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  • The Motor City
    9.4/1016 votes
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    #2 - The Motor City

    Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 5/3/2018

    Jay explores the past, present and future of Detroit; he takes actor Tim Allen down memory lane; he tests the newest Corvette; R&B singer Martha Reeves schools Jay on the history of Motown; and he takes a ride in a "mutant vehicle."

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  • Hard Work Pays Off
    9.2/1016 votes
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    #3 - Hard Work Pays Off

    Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 8/9/2018

    In this episode, Jay meets up with some of the hardest working car people he knows and sees the fruits of their labor. First up is actor, writer, director, and now studio head Tyler Perry-a fan of both luxury cars and airplanes! Then, music legend Richard Carpenter gives Jay a tour of his impressive classic car collection, which he's been working on for over 50 years. Jay learns how Roger Penske, race team owner and businessman, became one of the driving forces behind the rebirth of Detroit and rides in one of the most coveted resto-mods in the world - Rod Emory's meticulously crafted "Outlaw" Porsche. Watch as Jay proves that through hard work, anything can be achieved.

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  • Dare to Dream
    9.2/1012 votes
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    #4 - Dare to Dream

    Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 5/20/2020

    Jay hits the road to meet people who've had the courage to throw caution to the wind and go for it. He surprises country superstar Blake Shelton by taking him for a spin in a vintage pick-up truck with a "royal" connection. He goes head to head on the track with comedian turned professional racing car driver Adam Carolla in an endurance race. And Jay takes his life into his own hands when he agrees to teach Saturday Night Live legend Norm McDonald how to drive.

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  • In Pursuit of Perfection
    9.2/1011 votes
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    #5 - In Pursuit of Perfection

    Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 6/17/2020

    Jay checks out vehicles that come close to being perfect; Jon Hamm is treated to a drive down memory lane; Jay and Fabio talk Italian-style while cruising in Fabio's Lamborghini; Jay tries to stump Robert Herjavec.

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  • More Power
    9.1/1020 votes
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    #6 - More Power

    Season 3 Episode 14 - Aired 1/25/2018

    Jay hits the drag strip with Dee Snider in the new Dodge Demon, heads to the largest borax mine in North America to drive a huge truck, gets an early look at the Bugatti Chiron with Jessi Combs and explores a brand-new electric sports car.

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  • Cars of the Sports Stars
    9.1/1016 votes
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    #7 - Cars of the Sports Stars

    Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 5/24/2018

    Jay goes head-to-head on the drag strip against former NFL quarterback Terry Bradshaw; takes comic Billy Crystal for a drive in Muhammad Ali's old Alfa Romeo; and surprises golfer Bubba Watson with the KITT car from "Knight Rider."

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  • Prodigies
    9.1/1016 votes
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    #8 - Prodigies

    Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 8/16/2018

    Jay meets young car enthusiasts: a stunt driver who goes head to head with her father; pre-teen kart racers; a youngster who built an electric car; a teenager who restored a vintage tractor; and a female pro racer headed to Harvard.

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  • Movie Cars
    9.0/1019 votes
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    #9 - Movie Cars

    Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 4/19/2018

    BABY DRIVER star Jamie Foxx reveals his driving skills; stunt driver Ben Collins re-creates the chase scene from THE SPY WHO LOVED ME; the original BULLITT Mustang; musician James Taylor reunites with the car from TWO LANE BLACKTOP.

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  • Rolling Sculpture
    9.0/1014 votes
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    #10 - Rolling Sculpture

    Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 8/2/2018

    Jay explores cars that are rolling works of art. He and TV host Trevor Noah take a ride in an outrageous Lamborghini Aventador; he meets Chris Runge, a designer who crafts works of moving art; and he talks to custom car designer Rick Dore.

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  • Limited Funds Unlimited Fun!
    9.0/1012 votes
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    #11 - Limited Funds Unlimited Fun!

    Season 4 Episode 14 - Aired 9/6/2018

    Jay learns how to have fun on a budget with comic Billy Gardell in his vintage 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass convertible; with the creators of the Gambler 500 rally; and with Donut Media's James Pumphrey, who shares his enthusiasm for the MR2.

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  • General Badassery
    9.0/1014 votes
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    #12 - General Badassery

    Season 4 Episode 15 - Aired 9/13/2018

    What makes a car badass? Actor Josh Duhamel gets to answer that question while driving Jay's 1963 split-window Corvette-his all-time dream car-and then paces a race in the new ZR1. Then, Jay speeds up the pace in the fastest car in the world, the record-breaking Koenigsegg Agera RS. It's the definition of mind-blowing! Actor/bodyguard/Ex-Hell's Angel Chuck Zito then shows Jay how to be a badass in his heavily modified 57 Chevy called "The Beast from the East." What's more badass than redesigning your own car? Jay also gets to learn a few things on the track in the new 720 S McLaren, a car that does all of the work. And Jay meets one of the oldest badasses in town: an 81-year-old woman with an original Shelby 350!

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  • Innovations and Breakthroughs
    9.0/1016 votes
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    #13 - Innovations and Breakthroughs

    Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 9/25/2019

    Jay explores the latest developments and newest vehicles; comic Jim Jefferies shows off an electric Corvette; Jay takes a spin in the Phantom car; Jay puts a coin in a vending machine and out comes an electric drift car; souped-up minivan.

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  • Even Tougher
    9.0/1012 votes
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    #14 - Even Tougher

    Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 6/10/2020

    Jay takes Matt LeBlanc into the hills in one of the first off-road vehicles of all time; comic Jeff Dunham is challenged to another aquatic battle; tough guy actor Danny Trejo shows off his collection of iconic rides and threatens Jay's dry cleaner.

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  • Road Trip
    9.0/1011 votes
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    #15 - Road Trip

    Season 5 Episode 14 - Aired 6/24/2020

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  • Living the Dream
    8.9/1018 votes
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    #16 - Living the Dream

    Season 3 Episode 15 - Aired 2/1/2018

    Jay meets up with Bill Burr in a 65 Buick Riviera, checks out Adam Carolla's collection of Paul Newman race cars, drives a Stanley Steamer up Mt. Washington, and learns about Nissan GT Academy where video gamers become professional racers.

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  • Over The Top
    8.9/1017 votes
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    #17 - Over The Top

    Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 4/26/2018

    Jay enlists Terry Crews as guest announcer; sees Guy Fieri's muscle cars and grocery getter; meets a man and cat with a modified Jaguar and Learjet trailer; pilots a MegaBot; and drives an inverted Camaro, two-way Civic and Nudie's wagon.

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  • Rebels
    8.9/1016 votes
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    #18 - Rebels

    Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 5/17/2018

    TV's Craig Ferguson teaches Jay how to be a rebel in a British mail delivery car; Jay talks about bootlegging with NASCAR team owner Ray Evernham; and he checks out a radical hot rod Rolls Royce and a Dodge Hellcat trapped in a Prius body.

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  • The Car My Father Drove
    8.8/1019 votes
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    #19 - The Car My Father Drove

    Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 8/16/2017

    Jay hangs out with Richard and Kyle Petty, heads to the Riverside County Fair to learn the art of tractor pulling, meets a girl who restored a Mustang and airplane with her dad and gets invited to a Shelby family reunion.

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  • Size Matters
    8.8/1017 votes
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    #20 - Size Matters

    Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 6/26/2018

    Jay explores tiny cars and big machines; crushes things in a tank with Arnold Schwarzenegger; drives a dwarf replica car with Brad Garrett; tours Lane Motor Museum's wackiest micro cars; and looks at a Hennessey truck named for a dinosaur.

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  • Sky's the Limit
    8.8/1017 votes
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    #21 - Sky's the Limit

    Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 10/2/2019

    Jay pays homage to vehicles influenced by the science of flight; he goes up in the air with actor John Travolta to discuss his fascination with airplanes and plane-influenced cars.

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  • Punch It
    8.8/1010 votes
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    #22 - Punch It

    Season 6 Episode 7 - Aired 11/3/2021

    Jay takes boxing royalty Sugar Ray Leonard for a stroll down memory lane, before letting him take his own swing at a regal Rolls Royce Corniche; he trades jabs with Goodfella and Sinatra fanboy Ray Liotta in a 1961 Dual Ghia.

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  • Love Stories
    8.7/1022 votes
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    #23 - Love Stories

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 11/9/2016

    Jay explores the deep emotional bond people have with cars. He meets one of Joe Biden's great loves, a '67 Corvette; sets up a race between the Vice President and Colin Powell; rides with Bill Goldberg; and goes camping Gabriel Iglesias.

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  • Going the Distance
    8.7/1013 votes
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    #24 - Going the Distance

    Season 4 Episode 16 - Aired 9/20/2018

    Some vehicles are meant to be driven long-distance, whether it's for racing or vacationing. Ken Block shows off his rally-racing chops at his Utah spread and takes Jay for a ride in his outrageous Group B car. Then Jay and blogger Matt Farah decide to learn a bit more about racing at Dirt Fish rally school in Seattle and a muddy competition ensues. Jay meets a group of motorcycle riders who take an annual road trip in honor of the first female African-American motorcyclist to have crossed the country, Bessie Stringfield. Then home designer Pierre Bogros teaches Jay about going the distance in style-in his custom designed, luxury Airstream trailer. And Jay learns about the venerable history of the Land Rover, while driving through Hungry Valley with Dana Williamson of the Petersen Automotive Museum.

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  • Unsung Heroes
    8.7/1015 votes
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    #25 - Unsung Heroes

    Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 10/9/2019

    Jay celebrates pit crews and stuntmen; Jay and TV personality Martha Stewart take a ride in her pristine Edsel wagon; Jay joins a NASCAR pit crew to assist driver Joey Logano during a race; he explores dangerous and under-appreciated automotive jobs.

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