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The Best Episodes of Jay Leno's Garage

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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 while meeting new people and exploring the rich motoring history

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Jay Leno's Garage Season 4 Episode 3 - The Motor City
    9.5/10(18 votes)

    #1 - The Motor City

    S4:E3

    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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  2. Jay Leno's Garage Season 4 Episode 7 - One of a Kind
    9.5/10(18 votes)

    #2 - One of a Kind

    S4:E7

    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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  3. Jay Leno's Garage Season 5 Episode 9 - Dare to Dream
    9.5/10(15 votes)

    #3 - Dare to Dream

    S5:E9

    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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  4. Jay Leno's Garage Season 5 Episode 13 - In Pursuit of Perfection
    9.3/10(13 votes)

    #4 - In Pursuit of Perfection

    S5:E13

    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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  5. Jay Leno's Garage Season 4 Episode 10 - Hard Work Pays Off
    9.2/10(17 votes)

    #5 - Hard Work Pays Off

    S4:E10

    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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  6. Jay Leno's Garage Season 3 Episode 14 - More Power
    9.1/10(20 votes)

    #6 - More Power

    S3:E14

    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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  7. Jay Leno's Garage Season 3 Episode 15 - Living the Dream
    9.1/10(20 votes)

    #7 - Living the Dream

    S3:E15

    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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  8. Jay Leno's Garage Season 4 Episode 6 - Cars of the Sports Stars
    9.1/10(17 votes)

    #8 - Cars of the Sports Stars

    S4:E6

    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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  9. Jay Leno's Garage Season 4 Episode 11 - Prodigies
    9.1/10(17 votes)

    #9 - Prodigies

    S4:E11

    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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  10. Jay Leno's Garage Season 4 Episode 1 - Movie Cars
    9.0/10(20 votes)

    #10 - Movie Cars

    S4:E1

    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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  11. Jay Leno's Garage Season 4 Episode 14 - Limited Funds Unlimited Fun!
    9.0/10(13 votes)

    #11 - Limited Funds Unlimited Fun!

    S4:E14

    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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  12. Jay Leno's Garage Season 4 Episode 15 - General Badassery
    9.0/10(15 votes)

    #12 - General Badassery

    S4:E15

    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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  13. Jay Leno's Garage Season 5 Episode 5 - Innovations and Breakthroughs
    9.0/10(17 votes)

    #13 - Innovations and Breakthroughs

    S5:E5

    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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  14. Jay Leno's Garage Season 5 Episode 12 - Even Tougher
    9.0/10(13 votes)

    #14 - Even Tougher

    S5:E12

    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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  15. Jay Leno's Garage Season 5 Episode 14 - Road Trip
    9.0/10(12 votes)

    #15 - Road Trip

    S5:E14

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  16. Jay Leno's Garage Season 4 Episode 2 - Over The Top
    8.9/10(18 votes)

    #16 - Over The Top

    S4:E2

    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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  17. Jay Leno's Garage Season 4 Episode 5 - Rebels
    8.9/10(17 votes)

    #17 - Rebels

    S4:E5

    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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  18. Jay Leno's Garage Season 3 Episode 9 - The Car My Father Drove
    8.8/10(20 votes)

    #18 - The Car My Father Drove

    S3:E9

    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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  19. Jay Leno's Garage Season 4 Episode 8 - Size Matters
    8.8/10(18 votes)

    #19 - Size Matters

    S4:E8

    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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  20. Jay Leno's Garage Season 5 Episode 6 - Sky's the Limit
    8.8/10(18 votes)

    #20 - Sky's the Limit

    S5:E6

    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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  21. Jay Leno's Garage Season 6 Episode 7 - Punch It
    8.8/10(11 votes)

    #21 - Punch It

    S6:E7

    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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  22. Jay Leno's Garage Season 2 Episode 7 - Love Stories
    8.7/10(23 votes)

    #22 - Love Stories

    S2:E7

    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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  23. Jay Leno's Garage Season 4 Episode 9 - Rolling Sculpture
    8.7/10(16 votes)

    #23 - Rolling Sculpture

    S4:E9

    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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  24. Jay Leno's Garage Season 4 Episode 16 - Going the Distance
    8.7/10(14 votes)

    #24 - Going the Distance

    S4:E16

    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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  25. Jay Leno's Garage Season 5 Episode 7 - Unsung Heroes
    8.7/10(16 votes)

    #25 - Unsung Heroes

    S5:E7

    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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Best Episodes Summary

"The Motor City" is the best rated episode of "Jay Leno's Garage". It scored 9.5/10 based on 18 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/3/2018. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "One of a Kind".