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The Worst Episodes of Top Gear

Every episode of Top Gear ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Top Gear!

Worst episode
S23E1 Episode 1
2.23,381 votes
Best episode
S12E8 Vietnam Special
9.41,537 votes
Top season
Season 22
8.6avg
Binge time
9d 12h
230 episodes
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Top Gear Season 23 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    2.2/10(3381 votes)

    S23:E1

    In the first show of the new series, Chris Evans takes the Dodge Viper ACR to the home of Top Gun in Nevada, to battle Sabine Schmitz in a Chevrolet Corvette Z06. Matt LeBlanc tackles wildest Morocco in Somerset's finest off-roader, the Ariel Nomad. Back in the studio, this week's celebrity guests are Social Network star Jesse Eisenberg and Gordon Ramsey.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Top Gear Season 23 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    2.4/10(834 votes)

    S23:E6

    Matt LeBlanc gets his hands on the new Porsche 911 R whilst Chris Harris puts Honda's reimagined NSX through its paces. Chris Evans discovers old-fashioned charm in the somehow new MGB Roadster, as Rory Reid heads to Scotland with the first ever right-hand-drive Ford Mustang. Grey's Anatomy star Patrick Dempsey and Man Down funny man Greg Davies are tonight's Stars in a Rallycross Car, plus a treat for the whole team, including Sabine Schmitz and Eddie Jordan.

    Director:Toby Baker
    Writer:James Menzies

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  3. Top Gear Season 23 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    2.6/10(1353 votes)

    S23:E2

    This week, Matt, Chris and Eddie Jordan take music stars Sharleen Spiteri, Seasick Steve and Tinie Tempah on the ultimate SUV test in wildest South Africa. Back at the track, F1 superstar Jenson Button gives Chris a ride in the McLaren 675LT, while actor Damian Lewis is this week's Star in a Rallycross Car.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Top Gear Season 23 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    2.5/10(979 votes)

    S23:E4

    This series of the world's biggest motoring show continues as Chris Evans, Matt LeBlanc and Sabine Schmitz buy cheap second-hand cars and head for Venice. The aim? To prove road travel can be more luxurious than taking the train. Elsewhere, Rory Reid heads to New York to sample the all-electric Tesla Model X, while Chris Harris dons his race helmet to drive the most powerful Aston Martin of all time - the fearsome Vulcan. Bear Grylls and Brian Cox are this week's Stars in a Rally Cross Car.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Top Gear Season 23 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    2.5/10(839 votes)

    S23:E5

    This week, Chris Harris is with the new BMW M2, Rory Reid retraces a historic journey against the clock, delivering the Jaguar F-type SVR to the Geneva Motor Show, and Chris Evans and Matt Le Blanc head to Dingle to see whether the new Rolls Royce Dawn can out-class its ancestor, a 1976 Cornishe. The Stars going head to head in the Rallycross Car are Absolutely Fabulous star Jennifer Saunders and Great British Bake Off's Paul Hollywood.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Top Gear Season 23 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    2.8/10(1163 votes)

    S23:E3

    The latest instalment of the world's biggest motoring show sees Chris Evans struggling to keep his lunch down as he rides with Sabine Schmitz in the new Audi R8. Elsewhere, Rory Reid tests the new Ford Focus RS, Chris Harris attempts to tame Ferrari's savage F12 TDF and Matt LeBlanc gets a whistle-stop tour of London in Ken Block's fearsome 'Hoonicorn'. Boxer Anthony Joshua and comedian Kevin Hart are this week's Stars in a Rally Cross Car.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Top Gear Season 27 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    4.4/10(378 votes)

    S27:E3

    Chris, Freddie and Paddy set out to turn an old hearse into the ultimate family car. Zara and Mike Tindall go head to head in the Reasonably Fast Car.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Top Gear Season 27 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    4.7/10(301 votes)

    S27:E4

    Paddy and Freddie head to Borneo for a jungle adventure with the Gurkhas in a pair of very rare, very cheap old cars. Chris Harris tries out the world's most luxurious SUV, the Rolls-Royce Cullinan, while Bob Mortimer is the studio guest.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Top Gear Season 26 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    4.8/10(241 votes)

    S26:E2

    Harris and LeBlanc are off to Sri Lanka for a trip in two Tuk-Tuks. Big BMW and Mercedes saloons are tested on the track and the star in a reasonably fast car is singer songwriter Professor Green.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Top Gear Season 24 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    5.0/10(329 votes)

    S24:E7

    Matt LeBlanc drives an eight-wheeled rescue vehicle from Russia, Rory Reid turns the world's ugliest car into a luxury yacht and Chris Harris reviews the new Porsche Cayman. Jamiroquai frontman Jay Kay is the studio guest.

    Director:Mark McQueen
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Top Gear Season 24 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    5.0/10(322 votes)

    S24:E6

    Matt LeBlanc gets to grips with the fire-breathing Mercedes-AMG GT R supercar. Chris Harris and Rory Reid journey across Cuba in a pair of second-hand sports cars, while comedian Ross Noble takes to the Top Gear track in the Reasonably Fast Car.

    Director:Mark McQueen
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Top Gear Season 26 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    5.0/10(273 votes)

    S26:E1

    Matt LeBlanc and Chris Harris head to Norway in the latest estate cars from Porsche and Ferrari, while Rory Reid and Sabine Schmitz aim to create Britain’s newest mountain with the help of a tiny Suzuki. James Marsden is the studio guest.

    Director:Mark McQueen
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Top Gear Season 27 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    5.3/10(412 votes)

    S27:E2

    Chris, Freddie and Paddy each attempt to build their own battery-powered sports car on a budget. Chris tests the Tesla Model 3 on track, while Danny Boyle and Himesh Patel are the guest stars.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Top Gear Season 26 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    5.0/10(200 votes)

    S26:E3

    Matt LeBlanc and Chris Harris are both tasked with reviewing the new Bentley Continental GT, while Rory Reid tests the new Renault Megane hot hatch. Out on track, Chris attempts to tame the scariest Porsche 911 of all time. Gregory Porter is the studio guest.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Top Gear Season 29 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    4.9/10(172 votes)

    S29:E5

    Paddy introduces Chris and Freddie to his latest creation: an electric, all-terrain ice cream van for the 21st century. They also test the battery-powered Honda E, Vauxhall Corsa-e and Mini Electric in a race around a deserted Alton Towers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Top Gear Season 27 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    5.5/10(576 votes)

    S27:E1

    In their first adventure together, Freddie Flintoff, Chris Harris and Paddy McGuinness head to the searing heat of Ethiopia.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Top Gear Season 26 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    5.1/10(191 votes)

    S26:E5

    Matt LeBlanc samples the new Aston Martin V8 Vantage on track, while Rory Reid tests the self-proclaimed ‘best car in the world’, the Rolls-Royce Phantom. Chris Harris explains why a Ford Fiesta is better than a Lamborghini. Stephen Mangan is the studio guest.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Top Gear Season 29 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    5.1/10(176 votes)

    S29:E3

    Freddie, Chris and Paddy head to Cyprus on a budget rental car adventure, and sample the exciting new sport of car water-skiing. Back at the test track, Chris and Paddy sample the latest family cars from Audi and Lamborghini.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Top Gear Season 25 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    5.3/10(241 votes)

    S25:E5

    Matt LeBlanc and Chris Harris attempt to speed up British roads - and farming. Matt also tests out the blistering Ferrari 812 Superfast, while Rory Reid heads to America to tackle a muscle car banned in Europe. Vicky McClure is the studio guest.

    Director:Mark McQueen
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Top Gear Season 24 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    5.5/10(361 votes)

    S24:E5

    Matt LeBlanc is the first to test America's explosive new supercar, the Ford GT. Presenters Chris Harris and Sabine Schmitz go head to head in one of motorsport's toughest events - a buggy race across the wild Californian desert.

    Director:Mark McQueen
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Top Gear Season 25 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    5.4/10(252 votes)

    S25:E6

    Matt LeBlanc, Chris Harris and Rory Reid test the latest SUVs through the medium of horse trialling. Chris also gets an explosive drive in the new Alpine A110, while Jason Manford is the studio guest.

    Directors:Ollie Bartlett, Jon Richards
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Top Gear Season 24 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    5.7/10(516 votes)

    S24:E2

    Matt LeBlanc and Chris Harris embark on an all-season US road trip in the latest convertible supercars from Lamborghini and Porsche, journeying from broiling desert to snowy mountain. Back at the test track, Rory Reid sets the toughest of driving challenges for Chris and the Alfa Romeo Giulia, while actor David Tennant takes a spin in the new Reasonably Fast Car.

    Director:Mark McQueen
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Top Gear Season 31 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    4.9/10(110 votes)

    S31:E5

    Freddie, Chris and Paddy set out to find interesting old cars for new drivers, then put them to the test on a road trip through Devon and Cornwall. Chris drives the original supercar, Lamborghini’s legendary Miura.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Top Gear Season 27 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    5.6/10(270 votes)

    S27:E5

    Freddie Flintoff heads to Iceland to compete in the world's maddest motorsport, while Paddy McGuinness gets to grips with the new Toyota Supra. Chris Harris investigates the story of the Lotus 79, the most beautiful F1 car of all time

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Top Gear Season 33 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    4.9/10(95 votes)

    S33:E3

    Freddie Flintoff samples the brutal, full-contact motorsport of F1 stock cars, while Chris gets to grips with Mercedes’ ‘F1 car for the road’, the fearsomely complicated AMG One. Paddy, meanwhile, takes a ride in the luxurious new Range Rover.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Episode 1" is the worst rated episode of Top Gear. It scored 2.2/10 from 3,381 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on May 29, 2016. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Episode 6".

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