7.3/1035 votes#1 - American Muscle
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/7/2015
In this high-octane premiere, Jay revisits the American muscle car golden era. He explores what started the trend, why they're so valuable today, and if there's a rebirth on the horizon. He visits pal and muscle car aficionado Tim Allen.
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7.1/1024 votes#2 - California Cruisin'
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/14/2015
A tour of California features a ride with a legendary motorcycle club; a visit with east Los Angeles hot-rodders; an exploration of the Ridge Route; and a look inside a secret vault at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles.
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- 7.1/1025 votes
#3 - The Driving Force
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/21/2015
Baseball player C.J. Wilson, automaker John Hennessey and actor Laurence Fishburne discuss their passion for cars.
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- 7.1/1024 votes
#4 - Off the Beaten Path
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/4/2015
Jay explores rough terrain with off-road racer Amy Lerner and races ventriloquist Jeff Dunham in an amphibious car. Also: a look at designer Baron Margo' creations.
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- 6.9/1021 votes
#5 - Beasts of Burden
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/11/2015
Jay drives a fire truck through the winding streets of San Francisco; races an Abrams tank at Fort Irwin in California; travels at high speeds with the Secret Service; and examines an alternative to the postal truck.
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- 7.0/1020 votes
#6 - Competitive Nature
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/18/2015
A look at famous rivalries in the automotive industry. Also: Jay races a driverless car from Audi; and discusses the spirit of competition with racing legend Mario Andretti.
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- 7.5/1023 votes
#7 - Design of the Times
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/25/2015
A look at vehicle design includes a visit to Keanu Reeves' motorcycle studio; and a study of aerodynamics at a racetrack. Also: Jay learns the process of making-and wrecking-movie cars; and designs his own car.
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- 7.4/1026 votes
#8 - The Cars of Tomorrow
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 12/2/2015
Francis Ford Coppola is interviewed. Also: Jay drives a 3-D printed car; and observes vehicles that can go over 3000 miles per gallon.
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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...
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Season 1 Ratings Summary
"American Muscle" is the best rated episode of "Jay Leno's Garage" season 1. It scored 7.3/10 based on 35 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 10/7/2015. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "California Cruisin'".