8.9/10413 votes#1 - 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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8.6/10361 votes#2 - 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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8.2/10286 votes#3 - Sensibly Priced Small Cars
Season 13 Episode 3 - Aired 7/5/2009
Jeremy, Richard and James confront the credit crunch as they attempt to find three sensibly priced small cars that won't make you miserable. James meets American stunt driving legend Ken Block, Jeremy tests the mildly insane Mercedes SL Black, and Michael McIntyre is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car.
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7.9/10265 votes#4 - Race Against a Stamp
Season 13 Episode 4 - Aired 7/12/2009
Jeremy is on the run from the British Army, who undoubtedly want to shoot him with an array of ordnance. James and Richard race the Porsche Panamera against the Royal Mail, to see which can travel the length of Britain most quickly. Olympic gold medal winning sprinter Usain Bolt is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car.
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8.4/10300 votes#5 - A Budget Rear-Wheel Drive Coupe
Season 13 Episode 5 - Aired 7/19/2009
A budget of £1,500, a rear-wheel drive coupe and some French ice. Jeremy drives the new 500bhp Jaguar XFR. Sienna Miller is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car.
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8.4/10306 votes#6 - Budget Auction
Season 13 Episode 6 - Aired 7/26/2009
Jeremy, James and Richard are each given a budget of £3,000 to buy at auction, a car built before 1982. They then drive to Majorca to take part in a classic car rally. AC/DC's Brian Johnson is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car.
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8.5/10301 votes#7 - Volkswagen Advertisement
Season 13 Episode 7 - Aired 8/2/2009
Jeremy and James attempt to create an advertisement for Volkswagen without falling out with each other. Richard tries to pursuade people that the Vauxhall VXR8 Bathurst is an alternative to German sports saloons. Jay Leno is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car.
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The Best Episodes of Top Gear Season 13
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Season 13 Ratings Summary
"Train, Jaguar, and Motorbike Race" is the best rated episode of "Top Gear" season 13. It scored 8.9/10 based on 413 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 6/21/2009. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "The Perfect Car for a 17 Year-old".