Top Gear

This fast-paced and stunt-filled motor show tests whether cars, both mundane and extraordinary, live up to their manufacturers' claims. The long-running show travels to locations around the world, performing extreme stunts and challenges to see what the featured cars are capable of doing. The current hosts are Paddy Mcguinness, Chris Harris and Andrew "Freddie" Flintoff.

Seasons

33

Episodes aired

230

Latest aired

S33E05

Total runtime

9d 12h

Timeline when each season aired

1. Season 1 October 2002 – December 2002 10 episodes
2. Season 2 May 2003 – July 2003 10 episodes
3. Season 3 October 2003 – December 2003 9 episodes
4. Season 4 May 2004 – August 2004 10 episodes
5. Season 5 October 2004 – December 2004 9 episodes
6. Season 6 May 2005 – August 2005 11 episodes
7. Season 7 November 2005 – January 2006 7 episodes
8. Season 8 May 2006 – July 2006 8 episodes
9. Season 9 January 2007 – March 2007 6 episodes
10. Season 10 October 2007 – December 2007 10 episodes
11. Season 11 June 2008 – July 2008 6 episodes
12. Season 12 November 2008 – December 2008 8 episodes
13. Season 13 June 2009 – August 2009 7 episodes
14. Season 14 November 2009 – January 2010 7 episodes
15. Season 15 June 2010 – August 2010 6 episodes
16. Season 16 January 2011 – February 2011 6 episodes
17. Season 17 June 2011 – July 2011 6 episodes
18. Season 18 January 2012 – March 2012 7 episodes
19. Season 19 January 2013 – March 2013 7 episodes
20. Season 20 June 2013 – August 2013 6 episodes
21. Season 21 February 2014 – March 2014 7 episodes
22. Season 22 January 2015 – June 2015 8 episodes
23. Season 23 May 2016 – July 2016 6 episodes
24. Season 24 March 2017 – April 2017 7 episodes
25. Season 25 February 2018 – April 2018 6 episodes
26. Season 26 February 2019 – March 2019 5 episodes
27. Season 27 June 2019 – July 2019 5 episodes
28. Season 28 January 2020 – March 2020 6 episodes
29. Season 29 October 2020 – November 2020 5 episodes
30. Season 30 March 2021 – April 2021 4 episodes
31. Season 31 November 2021 – December 2021 5 episodes
32. Season 32 June 2022 – July 2022 5 episodes
33. Season 33 October 2022 – December 2022 5 episodes

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  S01E01 Episode 1

  October 20 · 59min find the promo

  Show synopsis

  Jeremy Clarkson introduces the new-look Top Gear before embarking on a decidedly British booze cruise in a Citroën Berlingo. He also pits the Pagani Zonda against the Lamborghini Murciélago, while Richard Hammond reviews the Mazda6 and attempts to answer an important question: can you actually beat a speed camera? Elsewhere, Jayson Taylor demonstrates how to run a car on vegetable oil, and Harry Enfield becomes the first Star in a Reasonably Priced Car.

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  S01E02 Episode 2

  October 27 · 59min find the promo

  Show synopsis

  Jeremy Clarkson joins a gathering of Ford RS enthusiasts before taking the new Focus RS to a suitably deserted stretch of road. He also tests a remarkably quick supercar built in a shed in Leicestershire — the Noble M12 GTO. Meanwhile, Richard Hammond fulfils a childhood ambition by driving a Ford Escort RS1800 and discovers how many motorcycles a double-decker bus can jump before things become expensive. Jay Kay is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car.

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  S01E03 Episode 3

  November 3 · 59min find the promo

  Show synopsis

  Jeremy Clarkson reviews the new Mini Cooper and Toyota Yaris Verso, while the Westfield XTR2 takes on the Pagani Zonda in a track battle. Elsewhere, some spirited grannies perform doughnuts, and actor Ross Kemp laps the test track as the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car.

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  S01E04 Episode 4

  November 10 · 59min find the promo

  Show synopsis

  Jeremy Clarkson heads to the Isle of Man with Formula One World Champion Damon Hill to settle an important question: Aston Martin Vanquish or Ferrari 575M? He also catches up with World Rally Champion Richard Burns and takes a look at the latest James Bond machinery from Die Another Day. Meanwhile, Richard Hammond tests a selection of family saloons using a distinctly Formula One-inspired approach, while Jason Dawe goes bargain hunting for a used Nissan Skyline GT-R. Steve Coogan is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car.

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  S01E05 Episode 5

  November 17 · 60min find the promo

  Show synopsis

  Jeremy Clarkson takes the unconventional Renault Vel Satis to what he considers its natural habitat — Swindon — before unleashing his own car on the test track and introducing the now-legendary Cool Wall. Richard Hammond gets behind the wheel of the new BMW Z4, while Jason Dawe assesses a used Volkswagen Golf GTI and oversees the return of the grannies, this time to see whether they can master the art of the handbrake turn. Tara Palmer-Tomkinson is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car.

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  S01E06 Episode 6

  November 24 · 59min find the promo

  Show synopsis

  Jeremy Clarkson reviews the Renault Vel Satis, BMW Z4, Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG and Honda NSX Type R, while Richard Hammond takes the new BMW Z4 Roadster for a spin. Jason Dawe assesses the Volkswagen Golf as a used buy, and Jeremy puts his own car to the test. The Cool Wall makes its debut, and the grannies return to compete in a handbrake-parking challenge. Tara Palmer-Tomkinson is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car.

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  S01E07 Episode 7

  December 1 · 59min find the promo

  Show synopsis

  In an episode (supposedly) devoted to the environment, Jeremy Clarkson investigates the controversial M4 bus lane while Richard Hammond reviews the Saab 9-3 from the least environmentally friendly place imaginable — a traffic jam. Elsewhere, Jeremy discovers how to drive a Lotus Elise 111S properly, Richard launches the search for Britain's fastest faith, and Jason Dawe visits a school to settle the important question of which supercar children love most. Rick Parfitt is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car.

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  S01E08 Episode 8

  December 8 · 60min find the promo

  Show synopsis

  Jeremy Clarkson compares yet another fast Mercedes with yet another fast Audi — the Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG and Audi RS6 — before taking the new Maserati Coupé for a spin. Richard Hammond tackles a group test of superminis, sets out to find Britain's fastest white van man, and discovers whether even Lotus can turn a humble Lada Riva into something worth driving. Sir Michael Gambon is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car.

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  S01E09 Episode 9

  December 22 · 60min find the promo

  Show synopsis

  Jeremy Clarkson sets out to find the ultimate school-run machine by pitting a people carrier, a luxury SUV and a full-blown off-roader against one another, before taking the all-new Volkswagen Golf for a spin. Richard Hammond investigates the Subaru Forester, while the team discovers what a Jaguar XJ-S is really worth once all the unnecessary bits are removed. Elsewhere, The Stig attempts the entirely sensible task of racing a Radical SR3 against an aerobatic aircraft. And in the reasonably priced car, Gordon Ramsay tries not to swear.

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  S01E10 Episode 10

  December 29 · 59min find the promo

  Show synopsis

  Jeremy Clarkson heads into the countryside to discover which off-roader is best when the tarmac runs out, and also gives the Lotus Esprit V8 a thorough workout. Richard Hammond gets behind the wheel of TVR's striking new T350C, while Jason Dawe searches the classifieds for a bargain Nissan Primera. Elsewhere, the search for Britain's fastest faith enters its second round, and the team hands out the annual Top Gear Awards.