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The Best Episodes of Jay Leno's Garage Season 5

Every episode of Jay Leno's Garage Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Jay Leno's Garage Season 5!

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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
    Jay Leno's Garage Season 5 Episode 1 - Tough Enough
    8.1/10(19 votes)

    #1 - Tough Enough

    S5:E1

    Showcasing the world's toughest vehicles, Jay tests meteorologist Reed Timmer's storm-proof SRV; meets injured veterans who use racing as rehabilitation; pushes an armored car to the limit; and does some crazy off-roading with Kevin Hart.

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  2. Jay Leno's Garage Season 5 Episode 2 - Cult Classics
    8.5/10(19 votes)

    #2 - Cult Classics

    S5:E2

    Jay asks what makes a car a cult classic. Actor Charlie Sheen shows off The Wraith Turbo Interceptor; musician Billy Joel shares his vintage motorcycle collection; Jay attempts to drive the Landmaster; and the AMC Pacer vs. AMC Gremlin.

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  3. Jay Leno's Garage Season 5 Episode 3 - Truly Unconventional
    7.8/10(19 votes)

    #3 - Truly Unconventional

    S5:E3

    Jay celebrates unconventional vehicles; comic Jeff Dunham races in a Seabreacher; Jay must choose which vehicle to drive in the 24 Hours of Lemons; actress Lea DeLaria drives a Vicious Mustang; inflatable DeLorean; lawnmower.

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  4. Jay Leno's Garage Season 5 Episode 4 - Modern Icons
    8.5/10(19 votes)

    #4 - Modern Icons

    S5:E4

    Jay and actor Tim Allen debate which vehicles are the most iconic; singer Keith Urban shows off his Pagani, while actor Brad Garrett shows off his Aston Martin; racecar driver Willie T. Ribbs tells stories about his Cadillac.

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

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

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

    #7 - 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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  8. Jay Leno's Garage Season 5 Episode 8 - Built for Speed
    7.8/10(19 votes)

    #8 - Built for Speed

    S5:E8

    Jay has a need for speed as he talks race rivalries with his old friend Matt Damon, who stars as Carroll Shelby in the upcoming film Ford vs. Ferrari; Jay tries the all-American GT500; Avril Lavigne becomes the newest student at Jay's Driving School.

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

    #9 - 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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  10. Jay Leno's Garage Season 5 Episode 10 - Risk vs. Reward
    8.2/10(12 votes)

    #10 - Risk vs. Reward

    S5:E10

    Jay learns the automotive world is not for the risk averse. He meets up with maverick tech-entrepreneur Elon Musk to test drive his groundbreaking Cybertruck prototype. He invites comedian and Marine Rob Riggle (and his mom) to look at his car history in a new segment called "This Is Your Automotive Life!" Jay also gets to fly a mission on a massive fire-fighting helicopter and meets up with a blind racecar driver determined to drive 200mph unassisted.

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  11. Jay Leno's Garage Season 5 Episode 11 - Dare to Be Different
    8.7/10(12 votes)

    #11 - Dare to Be Different

    S5:E11

    Jay will meet people who seek out new and different—and often ridiculous—automotive experiences. He takes funnyman Brad Garrett car shopping to find his perfect automotive match. Jay and comedian Bill Burr go for a spin in Bill's dream sleeper. Later he heads to the racetrack to try a crazy new kind of racing with Tim Allen, and travels to San Francisco to drive a street-legal, flame-breathing motorized snail. All hail the oddball cars, the one-offs, peculiar builds, weird events and those who dare to be different!

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

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

    #13 - 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.

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

    #14 - Road Trip

    S5:E14

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    Director:Unknown
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  15. Jay Leno's Garage Season 5 Episode 15 - You Are What You Drive
    8.6/10(9 votes)

    #15 - You Are What You Drive

    S5:E15

    The car you drive says a lot about who you are. Jay takes a drive with ZZ Top frontman, Billy Gibbons in one of his newest, most rock-and-roll hot rods.

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  16. Jay Leno's Garage Season 5 Episode 16 - All Play and No Work
    8.3/10(10 votes)

    #16 - All Play and No Work

    S5:E16

    Some cars are only meant for fun; former Dirty Jobs host Mike Rowe drives the actual car from The Rockford Files; Jay and off-road badass Jolene Van Vugt go to the desert to test out Polaris' Razor; ridiculous competition with comedian Alonzo Bodden.

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Tough Enough" is the best rated episode of "Jay Leno's Garage" season 5. It scored 8.1/10 based on 19 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/28/2019. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Cult Classics".