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Every episode of Roadworthy Rescues ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Roadworthy Rescues!

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Derek Bieri takes old cars from non-running derelicts to renovated transformations. He seeks out abandoned cars where they lie dormant and gets them running again. Along the way, Derek shares the cars' history, who they

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Roadworthy Rescues Season 2 Episode 1 - North Woods Rallaxie
    9.5/10(9 votes)

    #1 - North Woods Rallaxie

    S2:E1

    Derek heads to the snowy-white northern landscape of Escanaba, in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Here he finds a 1964 Ford Galaxie that's sat abandoned and hasn't run in 32 years. Getting this old sled running will be enough of a challenge, but Derek also plans to transform this Ford into a rally-tribute car and slide it around the back roads of Michigan.

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  2. Roadworthy Rescues Season 3 Episode 8 - The GT-Oh No
    9.4/10(8 votes)

    #2 - The GT-Oh No

    S3:E8

    Derek and his brother Sean take on the cheapest 1970 GTO Derek could find. They'll fight through bad starters, sparky wiring, milky oil and more.

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  3. Roadworthy Rescues Season 2 Episode 9 - Disaster Deluxe
    9.3/10(10 votes)

    #3 - Disaster Deluxe

    S2:E9

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  4. Roadworthy Rescues Season 2 Episode 10 - Bruiser Wagon
    9.3/10(11 votes)

    #4 - Bruiser Wagon

    S2:E10

    Derek and Sean Bieri visit Zweifel Motors in South Dakota to revive an Oldsmobile station wagon, but the engine starts to malfunction.

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  5. Roadworthy Rescues Season 3 Episode 6 - The Peterson Chieftain
    9.3/10(8 votes)

    #5 - The Peterson Chieftain

    S3:E6

    Derek has had a '55 Pontiac Chieftain waiting for a revival, and he's keen to turn it into a tribute to the early days of NASCAR.

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  6. Roadworthy Rescues Season 2 Episode 2 - Jeep J-Too Sketchy
    9.2/10(11 votes)

    #6 - Jeep J-Too Sketchy

    S2:E2

    Derek teams up with Dave Chappelle from Dirt Every Day to revitalize a 1972 Jeep J2000 that's sat among a field of neglected Jeeps. Together, they cobble together parts from various Jeeps to get theirs running, and attempt to make the 100-mile journey back to Derek's shop. If they can make it there, they'll have the tools and parts they need to turn this truck into a proper off-road machine.

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  7. Roadworthy Rescues Season 1 Episode 8 - Rebel with a Cause
    9.1/10(11 votes)

    #7 - Rebel with a Cause

    S1:E8

    In this Season finale Derek finds a Rebel SST Convertible at the last standing AMC Dealership.

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  8. Roadworthy Rescues Season 2 Episode 6 - Budget Burt
    9.1/10(12 votes)

    #8 - Budget Burt

    S2:E6

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  9. Roadworthy Rescues Season 2 Episode 7 - Cowbell Chevelle
    9.1/10(9 votes)

    #9 - Cowbell Chevelle

    S2:E7

    Derek and his brother Sean head back to their family farm in North Dakota; intent on building a goin'-to-town rig for the old farmstead, they dig out a 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle sedan that's buried in cow pies and has a waterlogged engine.

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  10. Roadworthy Rescues Season 1 Episode 2 - Bandit Chevy
    9.0/10(20 votes)

    #10 - Bandit Chevy

    S1:E2

    Derek finds a 1951 Chevrolet Deluxe worthy of a new life. However, 44 years of sitting has taken its toll. He'll need to get it running and stopping if he hopes to tackle the hills of Chattanooga and make it home.

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  11. Roadworthy Rescues Season 2 Episode 3 - Gutterball Cutlass
    9.0/10(10 votes)

    #11 - Gutterball Cutlass

    S2:E3

    Derek travels to southern Kansas to find a forgotten 1966 Oldsmobile F-85. Teaming up with his brother Sean, the two attempt to convert this wannabe drag racer into a timeless cruiser. But it'll take more than a paint job to make this car street-able, as the guys discover the engine is keeping a horrible secret.

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  12. Roadworthy Rescues Season 2 Episode 11 - The Return of Vanishing Paint
    9.0/10(7 votes)

    #12 - The Return of Vanishing Paint

    S2:E11

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  13. Roadworthy Rescues Season 3 Episode 5 - Overbaked Studebaker
    9.0/10(6 votes)

    #13 - Overbaked Studebaker

    S3:E5

    Derek heads to Guthrie, Oklahoma, where he's found a flathead straight-six, straight-body 1947 Studebaker Champion hiding in a storage container. Derek has high hopes of driving this one home, but quickly discovers some reasons this car was hidden away.

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  14. Roadworthy Rescues Season 1 Episode 3 - Termite Tempest
    8.9/10(17 votes)

    #14 - Termite Tempest

    S1:E3

    Derek saves a 1966 Pontiac Tempest with a rare overhead-camshaft six-cylinder engine. But just dusting off the cobwebs won't do this car justice. While Dan the Interior Man works his magic on the upholstery, Derek sets to work converting this OHC six to EFI

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  15. Roadworthy Rescues Season 1 Episode 7 - Motor City Model A
    8.9/10(12 votes)

    #15 - Motor City Model A

    S1:E7

    At an inner-city Detroit car club, Derek finds a 1928 Ford Model A that hasn't run in over 60 years. He calls in the help of Model A expert Paul Shinn to dissect this derelict 94-year-old car to figure out why it sat for so long. If they can get it running in time, they might get the opportunity to drive it to Ford's legendary Highland Park plant.

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  16. Roadworthy Rescues Season 2 Episode 12 - DeLoralet
    8.9/10(11 votes)

    #16 - DeLoralet

    S2:E12

    Derek and his friends try to power up a DeLorean for LS Fest in Kentucky.

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  17. Roadworthy Rescues Season 1 Episode 4 - Hotwired Tow Truck
    8.8/10(13 votes)

    #17 - Hotwired Tow Truck

    S1:E4

    Derek heads to a scrapyard to find a retired tow truck he can use around the shop. But this 1979 Dodge D300 has had a hard life and proves reluctant to go anywhere. Derek will have to hotwire the entire electrical system if he has any hope of making it home.

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  18. Roadworthy Rescues Season 1 Episode 6 - Black Hills Blazer
    8.8/10(13 votes)

    #18 - Black Hills Blazer

    S1:E6

    Derek returns to the shop where he apprenticed as a teenager, and to a 1979 Chevrolet K5 Blazer that's been sitting for over 20 years. He teams up with his brother Sean to reassemble this parts truck into a full-on trail machine to tackle the Black Hills of South Dakota. Along the way, they learn from Derek's old mentor why this truck sat forgotten for so many years.

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  19. Roadworthy Rescues Season 2 Episode 4 - Overtime Dually
    8.8/10(12 votes)

    #19 - Overtime Dually

    S2:E4

    In rural Kentucky, Derek Bieri and Dave Chappelle find an old dually amongst a flock of chickens. With the goal of building this rig into a car-hauling shop truck, the two will have to do a lot more than just get it running. Derek sets his sights on major performance upgrades while Dave gets to work on a completely custom suspension setup. But with Dave's work obligations, they'll have to work fast if they want to finish their project.

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  20. Roadworthy Rescues Season 2 Episode 8 - Great 8N
    8.8/10(10 votes)

    #20 - Great 8N

    S2:E8

    In need of a new riding lawn mower, Derek heads east to find himself a 1950 Ford 8N tractor. But with a cracked engine block and a bees' nest for a battery, Derek will have to revisit his farming routes to make this implement operational.

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  21. Roadworthy Rescues Season 1 Episode 1 - Swamp-Stang
    8.7/10(26 votes)

    #21 - Swamp-Stang

    S1:E1

    In the first episode of the series, Derek extracts a 1967 Ford Mustang that has sat dormant for 28 years. But the years of rust and neglect won't stop him from transforming this car into a new creation.

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  22. Roadworthy Rescues Season 2 Episode 5 - Hatchet Coronet
    8.7/10(12 votes)

    #22 - Hatchet Coronet

    S2:E5

    Reviving a derelict Dodge Coronet will require two maverick mechanics. This time, Derek brings along his friend Steve Dulcich from Roadkill Garage and Engine Masters to help put the muscle back in this classic Mopar. But with a completely seized drivetrain, the guys will have to replace everything on this car if they hope to make the 500-mile road trip back to Nashville.

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  23. Roadworthy Rescues Season 3 Episode 3 - The Turd Bird and Travel Y'all Part 1
    8.7/10(6 votes)

    #23 - The Turd Bird and Travel Y'all Part 1

    S3:E3

    Derek finds a racoon-infested 1968 Thunderbird in Texas that's too disgusting for even him to drive home. So instead, he revives a 1971 International Travelall that's been off the road for 30 years to tow the turd-ridden Thunderbird back to his shop.

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  24. Roadworthy Rescues Season 3 Episode 9 - The Interstate International
    8.7/10(6 votes)

    #24 - The Interstate International

    S3:E9

    Derek needs a more powerful tractor, so he finds a running 1978 International Harvester 1086 that he'll have to drive 50 miles back to the farm.

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  25. Roadworthy Rescues Season 3 Episode 10 - The Barneville
    8.5/10(6 votes)

    #25 - The Barneville

    S3:E10

    Derek finds a '62 Bonneville at a horse ranch in eastern Michigan that he wants to cruise down legendary Woodward Avenue in metro Detroit.

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Best Episodes Summary

"North Woods Rallaxie" is the best rated episode of "Roadworthy Rescues". It scored 9.5/10 based on 9 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/20/2023. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "The GT-Oh No".