9.4/101,292 votesLoading...#1 - Vietnam Special
Season 12 Episode 8 - Aired 12/28/2008
Arriving in Vietnam, Jeremy, Richard and James have to travel the entire length of the country in just eight days. But first they have to buy some suitable transport for the trip, and despite having several million Dong in their pockets, this proves to be rather more difficult than they expected, especially in one of the most expensive car markets in the world.
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9.4/101,223 votesLoading...#2 - Episode 8
Season 22 Episode 8 - Aired 6/28/2015
A special 75-minute episode featuring the last two recorded segments from Series 22. In the first, Jeremy, Richard and James immerse themselves in the lifestyle of the traditional classic car enthusiast. In the second segment, Clarkson, Hammond and May try to become lifestyle leisure enthusiasts with the help of some incredibly cheap lifestyle leisure vehicles.
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9.3/101,060 votesLoading...#3 - Bolivia Special
Season 14 Episode 6 - Aired 12/27/2009
Jeremy, Richard and James are dropped deep in the Bolivian rainforest armed only with three shabby 4x4s which they bought untested over the internet from local small ads for a maximum of 3500 pounds each. They attempt to drive them from the heart of Bolivia to the coast of Chile, encountering local drug lords, the debilitating effects of high altitude and the terrifying sheer drops of the infamous Death Road along the way.
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9.2/101,048 votesLoading...#4 - Africa Special (1)
Season 19 Episode 6 - Aired 3/3/2013
In the first of a two-part Top Gear special, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May are in Africa with a simple mission - to find the definitive source of the Nile. Over the years many explorers claim to have already done just that, but the Top Gear trio believe that they can do better by travelling further and faster than any exploration team in history using only grit, ingenuity and three ageing estate cars.
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9.2/10932 votesLoading...#5 - Africa Special (2)
Season 19 Episode 7 - Aired 3/10/2013
In the second part of the Top Gear special, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May continue their epic African odyssey. Having survived insane traffic, lethal mudslides and some distinctly dubious map reading, the trio and their ailing estate cars reach the climax of their quest to find the definitive source of the Nile.
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9.2/101,004 votesLoading...#6 - Burma Special (2)
Season 21 Episode 7 - Aired 3/16/2014
Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May continue their journey in three ancient and barely functioning trucks, heading toward their final challenge - building a bridge over River Kwai in Thailand. Having climbed mountains and endured a Burmese trucker stop, they must now venture into the Shan state, an area rife with civil war and normally closed to Western TV crews.
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9.1/10884 votesLoading...#7 - Botswana Special
Season 10 Episode 4 - Aired 11/4/2007
The boys travel to Africa with a mission: they must each buy a car – but not a 4x4 – for no more than £1,500. They must then drive the cars they buy across fairly unforgiving terrain in Botswana. Also, Stig’s African cousin makes an appearance.
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9.1/101,025 votesLoading...#8 - Burma Special (1)
Season 21 Episode 6 - Aired 3/9/2014
In the first of the all-new two-part special, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May are on a mission to build a bridge over the River Kwai in Thailand. However, in order to do so, they must first drive across a country that has been largely closed to Westerners for over 40 years: Burma. The trio must make this trip in three trucks that have been bought for a limited budget. Unsurprisingly, they are not quite as the presenters might have hoped or expected…What follows is an epic journey of beautiful scenery, regular adversity, ongoing malfunction, and the constant bickering between the three hosts.
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9.0/10547 votesLoading...#9 - Motor Homes
Season 15 Episode 4 - Aired 7/18/2010
The team attempt to build some interesting motor homes before setting off for a Bank Holiday weekend in the West Country to see how what that they have created holds up. Jeremy test drives the new Audi R8 V10 Spyder and the latest version of Porsche's enduring 911 Turbo cabriolet to see how they compare.
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8.9/10413 votesLoading...#10 - Train, Jaguar, and Motorbike Race
Season 13 Episode 1 - Aired 6/21/2009
A race from London and Edinburgh using three different modes of transport. Jeremy will take the Tornado, a modern steam train; James drives the exquisite Jaguar XK120 and Richard rides the Vincent Black Shadow motorcycle. Finally the Stig is revealed (or is he?)
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8.8/10696 votesLoading...#11 - USA Special
Season 9 Episode 3 - Aired 2/11/2007
In this American special, Jeremy, James and Richard are on a fly-drive holiday with a difference. Instead of hiring a car, each has to buy a car for no more than $1000. Starting in Miami, they travel through Mississippi and Alabama and end their journey in New Orleans.
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8.8/10419 votesLoading...#12 - Why Ayrton Senna was the Best
Season 15 Episode 5 - Aired 7/25/2010
Richard takes the Volkswagen Touareg 4x4 to Sweden for a race against some snowmobilers. James travels to Germany where he attempts to break his personal speed record in a brand-new version of the Bugatti Veyron. Jeremy Clarkson looks at the reasons why Ayrton Senna is considered the best driver of his generation.
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8.8/10430 votesLoading...#13 - The TG V12 Express
Season 17 Episode 4 - Aired 7/17/2011
The presenters manage to finally find a good use for caravans after they try to make train travel cost less, faster and more interesting. Rowan Atkinson is the celebrity behind the wheel of the Reasonably Priced Car this week. Jeremy gets the chance to test drive the Jaguar XKR-S and the updated Nissan GT-R to compare the two cars.
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8.8/10643 votesLoading...#14 - Episode 3
Season 22 Episode 3 - Aired 2/8/2015
The boys attempt to improve emergency response times by creating their own ambulances. Daniel Ricciardo is a star in a reasonably priced car.
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8.7/10353 votesLoading...#15 - Amphibious Cars
Season 8 Episode 3 - Aired 5/21/2006
Jeremy, James and Richard each design their own amphibious vehicle and test it on a Stafforshire reservoir. Jeremy has a Toyota Hilux, James a Triumph Herald with a sail and Richard has a Volkswagen camper van painted to resemble a canal boat. The new Lotus Exige S is given the freedom of the Top Gear track and Philip Glenister is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car.
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8.7/10388 votesLoading...#16 - Crossing the Channel
Season 10 Episode 2 - Aired 10/14/2007
James, Richard and Jeremy attempt to cross the Channel to France in their amphibious vehicles from series 8. Jeremy drives the rather sexy Audi R8 on the track, while Richard prefers the Porsche Carrera 2S. Jools Holland is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car.
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8.7/10412 votesLoading...#17 - Hovervan
Season 20 Episode 4 - Aired 7/21/2013
Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May bring relief to flood-stricken areas of Britain by building a car that can turn into a hovercraft. After a bumpy start, the presenters demonstrate the brilliance of their creation with an eventful journey down the River Avon. Also in this show, Jeremy is on the track in the insane Mercedes SLS Black and the 739 horsepower SLS Electric, while Hollywood star Hugh Jackman is the star in the Reasonably Priced Car.
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8.7/10554 votesLoading...#18 - Episode 6
Season 22 Episode 6 - Aired 3/1/2015
Richard Hammond goes to a mountain in Canada to test a watch. Jeremy Clarkson and James May will try to save him in two American cars. Jeremy Clarkson tests the new car from Lexus.
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8.6/10323 votesLoading...#19 - The British Leyland Cars
Season 10 Episode 7 - Aired 11/25/2007
To celebrate 40 years of British Leyland, Jeremy, James and Richard find three cars made by B.L. that weren't that bad after all. There's a look at some beach buggies and for people who like cars - the new Aston Martin DBS. Jennifer Saunders is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car.
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8.6/10312 votesLoading...#20 - The 24-Hour Race
Season 10 Episode 9 - Aired 12/9/2007
Jeremy, James and Richard take part in Britcar 24, a 24-endurance race at Silverstone. James travels to Budapest to race the new Fiat 500 against boys on BMXs and Stig takes the Ascari A10 around the Top Gear track for a Power Lap. Keith Allen is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car.
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8.6/10345 votesLoading...#21 - Bullet Train
Season 11 Episode 4 - Aired 7/13/2008
In Japan, Jeremy is driving the Nissan GT R, while James and Richard travel on Japan's famous Shinkansen, or Bullet train. On the Top Gear track, the Alfa Romeo 8C is driven by Jeremy and the Stig. Fiona Bruce and Kate Silverton are the Star(s)in a Reasonably Priced Car.
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8.6/10361 votesLoading...#22 - The Perfect Car for a 17 Year-old
Season 13 Episode 2 - Aired 6/28/2009
Jeremy, James and Richard attempt to find the perfect car for a 17 year-old. Normal service resumes in Abu Dhabi with Richard, a Lamborghini Murcielago SV and a race between a Bugatti Veyron and a McLaren F1. Stephen Fry is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car.
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8.6/10388 votesLoading...#23 - Lamborghinis and Caravaning
Season 20 Episode 5 - Aired 7/28/2013
Jeremy Clarkson and James May investigate an increasingly popular type of tall hatchback often referred to as a 'crossover'. After deducing that these cars are designed entirely to appeal to caravanners, the pair pick examples from Mazda and Volkswagen then use them to spend a couple of days living like the kind of person who would buy one. Meanwhile, Richard Hammond is in Italy driving a pair of Lamborghinis, the sensational Aventador Roadster and a 2 million pound, 570 horsepower riot of carbon fibre and space age styling called the Sesto Elemento. Plus, James May is at the test track to drive a modern recreation of the classic Porsche 911 and Aerosmith legend Steven Tyler is the rock star in the Reasonably Priced Car.
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8.6/10628 votesLoading...#24 - Episode 1
Season 22 Episode 1 - Aired 1/25/2015
Jeremy drives a hover van, James a car, Richard goes by bike and The Stig uses public transport in a race through St Petersburg. Ed Sheeran is the guest and Richard tests the new Lamborghini Huracan.
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8.5/103 votesLoading...#25 - The NSX on the PlayStation
Season 7 Episode 6 - Aired 12/27/2005
Richard races the new Mazda MX5, worth £18,000 against a greyhound worth £25,000. Jeremy compares driving a Honda NSX around Laguna Seca in a video game to the real thing. The Austin Healy Sprite and modified Peugot 306 go head-to-head on the Prescott Hill Climb course to see which is best and there's the Top Gear Awards, where James is awarded the Golden Cock. David Walliams is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car.
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The Best Episodes of Top Gear
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Best Episodes Summary
"Vietnam Special" is the best rated episode of "Top Gear". It scored 9.4/10 based on 1292 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 12/28/2008. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 8".