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The Worst Episodes of Richard Hammond's Workshop

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Richard Hammond trades his jet-setting lifestyle for a long-standing dream to set up a classic car restoration workshop close to his home in Herefordshire. With the help of skilled craftsmen, he navigates the ups and

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 5 Episode 1 - Super-charging the Cog
    5.6/10(32 votes)

    #1 - Super-charging the Cog

    S5:E1

    Richard wants to take the business to a whole new level by using the power of social media and embracing his role as Cog brand ambassador, resulting in an intrepid trip to the Middle East.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 5 Episode 2 - Tickled Pink
    6.1/10(26 votes)

    #2 - Tickled Pink

    S5:E2

    The Cog respray an Aston Martin Lagonda a shocking pink for Europe's biggest car collector. Richard's daughter Izzy discovers a passion for racing. Richard gets carried away and enters them into a race, prompting a last-minute bout of parental nerves.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 3 Episode 3 - A Brave New World
    7.6/10(38 votes)

    #3 - A Brave New World

    S3:E3

    Richard and the Cogs restore a 1947 Delahaye and a Jaguar XK120 for Salon Privé. While Richard explores the future of motoring in a Bentley powered by synthetic fuels at Goodwood, a Lancia taken on to help endangered leopards threatens to derail plans.

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  4. Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 3 Episode 8 - The End Of The Road
    7.6/10(35 votes)

    #4 - The End Of The Road

    S3:E8

    Richard and the Cogs restore 'Olivia' for a live audience at CarFest. But can the show help the team get their mojo back?

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 5 Episode 3 - Mum Knows Best
    7.7/10(20 votes)

    #5 - Mum Knows Best

    S5:E3

    Things appear to be on the up when they land a prestigious Morgan job, but a disastrous E-Type re-build prompts an emergency audit by Richard's mum. The verdict is damning.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 2 Episode 8 - Where's all the Money?
    7.8/10(32 votes)

    #6 - Where's all the Money?

    S2:E8

    Richard must come up with a plan to raise emergency funds. And, the team enter their first race at Donnington Park, but engine problems threaten to derail the entire project.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 5 Episode 7 - Marshalling the Raw Recruits
    7.8/10(14 votes)

    #7 - Marshalling the Raw Recruits

    S5:E7

    New staff find themselves in at the deep end restoring a unique 1960's concept car and a rare Lotus. Richard follows his dream of big-time racing and attempts to get his hundred-year-old steam car back on the road threaten to run out of puff.

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  8. Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 3 Episode 4 - Passion Over Profit
    7.9/10(35 votes)

    #8 - Passion Over Profit

    S3:E4

    Anthony gets the chance to do driver training in a race-spec Nissan Skyline GTR at Donington Park, but his attempts to repeat the experience in The Smallest Cog’s MGB end in spectacular failure.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 5 Episode 5 - American Dream
    7.9/10(16 votes)

    #9 - American Dream

    S5:E5

    A 1950's American pick-up truck offers the Cogs their first chance of car-show glory, if they can restore it to pristine condition. And Richard gets a shot of driving in the biggest classic car race of the season, providing he can impress his mentor.

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  10. Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 5 Episode 8 - Heading in the Right Direction
    7.9/10(12 votes)

    #10 - Heading in the Right Direction

    S5:E8

    The Cogs take centre stage with an eclectic display, including the last ever Lotus Europa, at Britain's premier car show - Salon Privé. But glory is short-lived. When Richard returns James May's restored Triumph Stag it doesn't exactly go as planned.

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  11. Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 2 Episode 5 - The Big Bet
    8.0/10(35 votes)

    #11 - The Big Bet

    S2:E5

    Richard faces a gun-toting client, who is anxious for work to start on his vintage Bentley. And, poor planning threatens The Smallest Cog's chance at a car show.

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  12. Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 4 Episode 1 - Something Has to Change
    8.0/10(34 votes)

    #12 - Something Has to Change

    S4:E1

    Richard has the chance to win a historical, unique, car restoration project

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  13. Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 2 Episode 6 - The Moment of Truth
    8.1/10(34 votes)

    #13 - The Moment of Truth

    S2:E6

    Richard comes up with a cunning plan to create a show car to generate business for the Cog. And, accountant Kamla gives Richard a harsh reality check.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 2 Episode 9 - Going Global
    8.1/10(29 votes)

    #14 - Going Global

    S2:E9

    Richard's business goes global after a call from an international car collector in Singapore. And, Richard helps his best friend Les fulfil a childhood dream.

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  15. Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 5 Episode 4 - H is for Help!
    8.1/10(16 votes)

    #15 - H is for Help!

    S5:E4

    With the workshop haemorrhaging money, Richard brings in heavyweight help. Attempts to make money through selling merchandise backfires.

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  16. Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 3 Episode 2 - Back In The Racing Saddle
    8.2/10(37 votes)

    #16 - Back In The Racing Saddle

    S3:E2

    Richard prepares the MGB for the racing season, and fixes up an E-type for a classic car rally. Kamla is delighted when Richard ups the workshop rate. But the plan is derailed when Neil takes on a rusting Lancia to raise money for endangered leopards.

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  17. Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 3 Episode 7 - The Last Race
    8.2/10(25 votes)

    #17 - The Last Race

    S3:E7

    Richard redesigns his horsebox into an RV for the Cog race team but questions whether they should continue racing as the Cogs face their final event.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 4 Episode 7 - Hebbie-Jeebies
    8.2/10(25 votes)

    #18 - Hebbie-Jeebies

    S4:E7

    Richard races at Silverstone and has a podium finish within his sights.

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  19. Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 1 Episode 1 - New Beginnings
    8.3/10(91 votes)

    #19 - New Beginnings

    S1:E1

    Richard opens a classic car restoration workshop but being the boss of a new business isn’t quite what he expected. He ropes in his family to help promote it.

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  20. Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 1 Episode 2 - London Classic Car Show
    8.3/10(75 votes)

    #20 - London Classic Car Show

    S1:E2

    Richard gambles his own money on a 1970 Mark II Jensen Interceptor with plans to restore it to factory specification. Plus, the guys head to the London Classic Car Show.

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  21. Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 2 Episode 4 - Prescott Hill Climb
    8.3/10(37 votes)

    #21 - Prescott Hill Climb

    S2:E4

    Richard takes the Cogs go karting to find a driver for the classic racing team. And, The Smallest Cog MBG GT race car gets its debut at the Prescott Hill Climb.

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  22. Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 3 Episode 1 - Busy, busy, busy!
    8.3/10(46 votes)

    #22 - Busy, busy, busy!

    S3:E1

    Richard restores a unique 1967 Delahaye sports car belonging to legendary Grand Prix driver Louis Chiron. But with the Delahaya's original paint to track down, Richard soon fears his dream to display the car to the classic car elite may be in jeopardy.

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  23. Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 5 Episode 6 - Old Mates and Motor-Racing
    8.3/10(13 votes)

    #23 - Old Mates and Motor-Racing

    S5:E6

    Much excitement as the Cogs head to the Isle of Man TT to launch a new British bike brand. A racing Mini needs brutal surgery after a crash. And Hadrian calls time on Cog Racing so Richard enlists old friends Les and Zog as his stand-in race team.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 1 Episode 4 - The Ultimate Sacrifice
    8.4/10(66 votes)

    #24 - The Ultimate Sacrifice

    S1:E4

    Some of the precious classic cars and motorbikes go to auction with no reserve. Meanwhile, Neil and Anthony get to work on a mystery vehicle from the 1930s.

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  25. Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 2 Episode 2 - The Pressure is On
    8.4/10(44 votes)

    #25 - The Pressure is On

    S2:E2

    The pressure in on when Richard decides to compete at an NEC show to bring in clients. Plus, Anthony's unusual repair job has him sourcing spare parts from Sri Lanka.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Super-charging the Cog" is the worst rated episode of "Richard Hammond's Workshop". It scored 5.6/10 based on 32 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/6/2025. This episode scored 0.5 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Tickled Pink".