List of Top Gear episodes

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This list of Top Gear episodes consists of episodes from the 2002 format of the BBC television series Top Gear, conceived by Jeremy Clarkson and Andy Wilman. For its first 22 series the programme was presented by Clarkson, Richard Hammond, James May and The Stig. Secondhand car specialist Jason Dawe was a co-presenter for the first series, but was replaced by May for the second series. As of 28 June 2015, 176 episodes of the series have been broadcast, spanning 22 series. In addition, there have been two shorter episodes produced for charity: Top Gear of the Pops, produced for Red Nose Day, and Top Ground Gear Force, produced for Sport Relief. These two episodes are not part of the episode count. There was also an Ashes to Ashes parody for BBC Children in Need which is not included.

A twenty-third series has been commissioned and is scheduled to air on 29 May 2016. It will be the first series following the departure of Clarkson, Hammond and May, with Chris Evans as host.[1][2][3] It has been confirmed that The Stig also will feature in the new series.[4]

Episodes are listed in order of their original UK air date along with featured cars, challenges, and guests. For more information on features and challenges included in each series, visit each series' respective page. Comprehensive lists of challenges and races can be found at Top Gear challenges and Top Gear Races.

Series overview

Series Episodes Originally aired Average UK viewers
(in millions)
First aired Last aired
1 10 20 October 2002 (2002-10-20) 29 December 2002 (2002-12-29) 3.40
2 10 11 May 2003 (2003-05-11) 20 July 2003 (2003-07-20) 3.19
3 9 26 October 2003 (2003-10-26) 28 December 2003 (2003-12-28) 4.03
4 10 9 May 2004 (2004-05-09) 1 August 2004 (2004-08-01) 3.48
5 9 24 October 2004 (2004-10-24) 26 December 2004 (2004-12-26) 4.15
6 11 22 May 2005 (2005-05-22) 7 August 2005 (2005-08-07) 4.21
7 7 13 November 2005 (2005-11-13) 12 February 2006 (2006-02-12) 4.61
8 8 7 May 2006 (2006-05-07) 30 July 2006 (2006-07-30) 4.45
9 6 28 January 2007 (2007-01-28) 4 March 2007 (2007-03-04) 7.45
10 10 7 October 2007 (2007-10-07) 23 December 2007 (2007-12-23) 7.00
11 6 22 June 2008 (2008-06-22) 27 July 2008 (2008-07-27) 5.94
12 8 2 November 2008 (2008-11-02) 28 December 2008 (2008-12-28) 7.32
13 7 21 June 2009 (2009-06-21) 2 August 2009 (2009-08-02) 7.17
14 7 15 November 2009 (2009-11-15) 3 January 2010 (2010-01-03) 6.32
15 6 27 June 2010 (2010-06-27) 1 August 2010 (2010-08-01) 5.76
16 8 21 December 2010 (2010-12-21) 27 February 2011 (2011-02-27) 6.33
17 6 26 June 2011 (2011-06-26) 31 July 2011 (2011-07-31) 5.38
18 8 28 December 2011 (2011-12-28) 11 March 2012 (2012-03-11) 5.11
19 7 27 January 2013 (2013-01-27) 10 March 2013 (2013-03-10) 5.17
20 6 30 June 2013 (2013-06-30) 4 August 2013 (2013-08-04) 5.31
21 7 2 February 2014 (2014-02-02) 16 March 2014 (2014-03-16) 6.49
22 10 27 December 2014 (2014-12-27) 28 June 2015 (2015-06-28) 6.49
Specials 2 26 December 2015 (2015-12-26) 30 December 2015 (2015-12-30) 1.79
23 6 29 May 2016 (2016-05-29) 5 July 2016 (2016-07-05) TBA

Episodes

Series 1 (2002)

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Total No. Title Reviews Features/challenges Guest(s) Original air date UK viewers
(million)[5]
1 1 Series 1, Episode 1 Citroën Berlingo MultispacePagani ZondaLamborghini MurciélagoMazda6 Speed cameras Harry Enfield 20 October 2002 (2002-10-20) Under 2.43
2 2 Series 1, Episode 2 Ford Focus RSNoble M12 GTO Bus jumping over bikes Jay Kay 27 October 2002 (2002-10-27) 3.54
3 3 Series 1, Episode 3 Mini OneToyota Yaris VersoCitroën DSWestfield XTR2Aston Martin DB7 Grannies doing doughnuts with a Honda S2000 Ross Kemp 3 November 2002 (2002-11-03) 3.30
4 4 Series 1, Episode 4 Aston Martin VanquishFerrari 575M MaranelloNissan Skyline R34 GT-R Family Saloon Formula One Steve CooganRichard Burns 10 November 2002 (2002-11-10) 2.90
5 5 Series 1, Episode 5 Mercedes-Benz S-ClassAudi A8Maybach 62Bentley Arnage Create a Bond car Jonathan Ross 17 November 2002 (2002-11-17) 3.43
6 6 Series 1, Episode 6 Renault Vel SatisBMW Z4Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMGHonda NSX Type R Grannies doing handbrake parking Tara Palmer-Tomkinson 24 November 2002 (2002-11-24) 3.10
7 7 Series 1, Episode 7 Saab 9-3Lotus Elise 111S Religious leaders race Rick Parfitt 1 December 2002 (2002-12-01) 3.61
8 8 Series 1, Episode 8 Audi RS6Mercedes-Benz E55 AMGMaserati CoupéFord FiestaCitroën C3Honda JazzNissan MicraMG ZRLada Riva modified by Lotus Fastest white van man Sir Michael Gambon 8 December 2002 (2002-12-08) 3.43
9 9 Series 1, Episode 9 Volvo XC90Subaru ForesterVW Golf R32Honda Civic Type RToyota Land Cruiser Stripped down Jaguar XJS Gordon Ramsay 22 December 2002 (2002-12-22) 3.67
10 10 Series 1, Episode 10 Range RoverLotus EspritNissan PrimeraTVR T350C Religious leaders race again • Top Gear Awards 2002 None 29 December 2002 (2002-12-29) 3.59

Series 2 (2003)

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Total No. Title Reviews Features/challenges Guest(s) Original air date UK viewers
(million)[5]
11 1 Series 2, Episode 1 Smart RoadsterVolkswagen Beetle CabrioletBowler WildcatBentley T2 Drag racer jet engine incinerates Nissan Sunny Vinnie Jones 11 May 2003 (2003-05-11) 3.15
12 2 Series 2, Episode 2 Rolls-Royce PhantomRover P5BMW M3Audi S4 Fastest political party Jamie Oliver 18 May 2003 (2003-05-18) 3.28
13 3 Series 2, Episode 3 Volkswagen TouaregLexus SC430Hyundai CoupeBMW Z8Perodua Kelisa Country with fastest supercar David Soul 25 May 2003 (2003-05-25) 2.98
14 4 Series 2, Episode 4 Jaguar R Coupe • Jaguar Mk IIJaguar XKR-RAston Martin DB7 GT How far can you drive until you become bored in a Mark 3 Jaguar XJR? Boris Johnson 1 June 2003 (2003-06-01) 3.23
15 5 Series 2, Episode 5 Porsche 911 TurboFord Street KaTriumph TR6Renault Clio V6 Rally pit crew vs. women getting ready for a night out Anne Robinson 8 June 2003 (2003-06-08) 3.33
16 6 Series 2, Episode 6 Subaru Impreza WRX STIMitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIIIVauxhall VX220 TurboPeugeot 206 GTI Land speed record for caravan towing Richard Whiteley 15 June 2003 (2003-06-15) 2.46
17 7 Series 2, Episode 7 Koenigsegg CC8SRenault MéganeHummer H1Hummer H2 Crash testing the Megane with a real driver Neil Morrissey 22 June 2003 (2003-06-22) 3.61
18 8 Series 2, Episode 8 Nissan 350ZAlfa Romeo 147 GTACitroën C3 PlurielMercedes-Benz CLK500 ConvertibleAudi A4 CabrioletDaihatsu Copen The Race for the Universe Jodie Kidd 6 July 2003 (2003-07-06) 3.76
19 9 Series 2, Episode 9 Vandenbrink CarverVolvo S60 RGM HyWire Drive Vauxhall Signum from the rear seat Patrick Stewart 13 July 2003 (2003-07-13) 2.91
20 10 Series 2, Episode 10 TVR T350COverfinch Range RoverCadillac SixteenVolkswagen Phaeton Land Rover reliability challenge Alan Davies 20 July 2003 (2003-07-20) N/A

Series 3 (2003)

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Total No. Title Reviews Features/challenges Guest(s) Original air date UK viewers
(million)[5]
21 1 Series 3, Episode 1 Ford GTBMW 5-SeriesPorsche 911 GT3 Can the diesel Volkswagen Lupo get better mpg than the petrol version? Martin Kemp 26 October 2003 (2003-10-26) 3.32
22 2 Series 3, Episode 2 BMW M3 CSLBMW M1BMW M3BMW M5Porsche BoxsterBMW Z4Honda S2000 Volvo 240 attempts to jump four caravans Stephen Fry 2 November 2003 (2003-11-02) 3.41
23 3 Series 3, Episode 3 Bentley Continental GTSubaru Legacy Outback Saab 9-5 Aero versus a BAe Sea Harrier • How to Escape from a Sinking Car • Top Gear Survey Rob Brydon 9 November 2003 (2003-11-09) 4.02
24 4 Series 3, Episode 4 Lamborghini MiuraLamborghini CountachMini Cooper S WorksLamborghini Gallardo Lamborghini Tribute Rich HallJay Kay 16 November 2003 (2003-11-16) 4.59
25 5 Series 3, Episode 5 Mazda RX-8Fiat Panda Is the Toyota Hilux really indestructible? • Hammond searches for future classic cars Simon Cowell 23 November 2003 (2003-11-23) 4.80
26 6 Series 3, Episode 6 Citroën C2Renault Mégane CCPeugeot 307 CCAston Martin V8 Vantage (1977)Holden Monaro Is a Toyota Hilux really indestructible? – Part 2 Sanjeev Bhaskar 7 December 2003 (2003-12-07) 5.40
27 7 Series 3, Episode 7 MG XPower SVPorsche Cayenne TurboMercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Which professor can do the best burn-out? – What is the best British car? Rory Bremner 14 December 2003 (2003-12-14) 3.35
28 8 Series 3, Episode 8 Mercedes-Benz 280SLNissan MicraAston Martin LagondaAudi TT Top Gear Generation Game Johnny Vegas 21 December 2003 (2003-12-21) 3.15
29 9 Series 3, Episode 9 Chrysler CrossfireSmart Roadster (Brabus V6 Bi-Turbo)Jaguar XJ6Honda Civic Type RHonda NSX Type R Top Gear Awards 2003 Carol Vorderman 28 December 2003 (2003-12-28) 4.24

Series 4 (2004)

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Total No. Title Reviews Features/challenges Guest Original air date UK viewers
(million)[5]
30 1 Series 4, Episode 1 Lotus ExigeRover CityRoverAston Martin DB9 Epic race: Aston Martin DB9 vs. TGV and Eurostar French fast trains – Surrey to Monte CarloApache Gunship helicopter vs. Lotus Exige – can the helicopter get missile lock? Fay Ripley 9 May 2004 (2004-05-09) 3.28
31 2 Series 4, Episode 2 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLarenAlfa Romeo 166Cadillac EscaladeFord FAB-1 A nun in a monster truck • Hammond gets hypnotised Paul McKenna 16 May 2004 (2004-05-16) 3.31
32 3 Series 4, Episode 3 Porsche 911 GT3 RSFerrari 360 Challenge Stradale1968 Dodge Charger 440 R/T £100 car challenge. (Volvo 760 V6 GLE, Audi 80, Rover 416GTi) Jordan 23 May 2004 (2004-05-23) 3.36
33 4 Series 4, Episode 4 Porsche Carrera GTAudi A8 TDi V8Ford SportKa 'Car darts' • V8 Diesel Audi A8 endurance challenge (London to Edinburgh and back on one tank) • Ford SportKa vs. racing pigeonsEvo vs. STi battle revised Ronnie O'Sullivan 30 May 2004 (2004-05-30) 3.24
34 5 Series 4, Episode 5 MG ZT 260Vauxhall AstraMazda3Volkswagen Golf Shootout: Performance sport coupes (BMW 645CiJaguar XK-RPorsche 911 Carrera 2) on the Pendine SandsVolkswagen Golf gets electrocuted Johnny VaughanDenise van Outen 6 June 2004 (2004-06-06) 3.39
35 6 Series 4, Episode 6 Renault Clio RenaultSportJaguar XJSCadillac CTSNissan Cube Can you run a car on poo? Hammond Investigates. Sir Terry Wogan 13 June 2004 (2004-06-13) 3.19
36 7 Series 4, Episode 7 Spyker C8 SpyderMercedes-Benz CL 65 AMG MPVs as minicabs: (Renault ScénicFord C-Max) Lionel Richie 11 July 2004 (2004-07-11) 3.47
37 8 Series 4, Episode 8 Ford GTMaserati Quattroporte Diesel versus Petrol hot hatch race • Blowing over cars using Boeing 747 jetblast • Tribute to the Rover V8 engine Martin Clunes 18 July 2004 (2004-07-18) 4.01
38 9 Series 4, Episode 9 Fiat BarchettaMercedes-Benz SL600Mazda MX-5Toyota MR2Jaguar X-Type Estate May and Hammond search for the best convertible roadster • Can you parachute into a moving car? Sir Ranulph Fiennes 25 July 2004 (2004-07-25) 4.01
39 10 Series 4, Episode 10 Volvo V50BMW X3Chevrolet Corvette Hammond drives the Peugeot 407 as a pace car • Car Olympics: long jump Patrick Kielty 1 August 2004 (2004-08-01) 3.54

Series 5 (2004)

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Total No. Title Reviews Features Guest Original air date UK viewers
(million)[5]
40 1 Series 5, Episode 1 Porsche 911 Carrera S Can an ice cream van jump a bouncy castle? Best Muscle Car on sale (Vauxhall Monaro VX-RChrysler 300CJaguar S-Type R) Bill Bailey 24 October 2004 (2004-10-24) 3.35
41 2 Series 5, Episode 2 Ford FocusVauxhall AstraVolkswagen GolfJaguar XJ220Pagani ZondaEnzo FerrariFerrari F40McLaren F1Porsche Carrera GT Mountainboarder versus a rally car Geri Halliwell 31 October 2004 (2004-10-31) 3.81
42 3 Series 5, Episode 3 Dodge Viper SRT-10 Drive a Land Rover Discovery to the top of Cnoc an Fhreiceadain in Scotland • Find the craziest car in the world • Top Gear survey 2004 results Joanna Lumley 7 November 2004 (2004-11-07) 4.41
43 4 Series 5, Episode 4 Pagani Zonda S RoadsterAston Martin Vanquish SFerrari 575M Maranello 24 hours in a Smart Forfour • Playing conkers with caravans. Jimmy CarrSteve Coogan 14 November 2004 (2004-11-14) 4.44
44 5 Series 5, Episode 5 Morgan Aero 8 GTNMercedes-Benz 300SL People carrier racing • Break 10:00 around the Nürburgring Nordschleife in a diesel car Christian SlaterSabine Schmitz 21 November 2004 (2004-11-21) 4.69
45 6 Series 5, Episode 6 Volkswagen Golf V GTI How much Porsche can you get for £1500? Porsche 924, Porsche 944, Porsche 928 • Blind man doing a power lap Cliff RichardBilly Baxter 5 December 2004 (2004-12-05) 4.87
46 7 Series 5, Episode 7 Toyota PriusFord MustangMitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII MR FQ400 vs a Lamborghini • Top Gear Awards 2004 A four-door Evo goes head-to-head with a Lamborghini. Top Gear Awards 2004 Roger Daltrey 12 December 2004 (2004-12-12) 3.39
47 8 Series 5, Episode 8 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti Epic race: Ferrari 612 Scaglietti vs Jet Plane to Verbier • Showroom cars vs old race cars • Mitsubishi Evo vs bobsleigh • Stig attempts a sub-1:00 power lap of the test track in a Renault F1 car Eddie Izzard 19 December 2004 (2004-12-19) 5.06
48 9 Series 5, Episode 9 Ariel AtomBMW 1 SeriesMercedes-Benz G55 AMG Find a 'pearl' among a collection of cars from the Pacific Rim Trinny WoodallSusannah Constantine 26 December 2004 (2004-12-26) 3.30

Series 6 (2005)

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Total No. Title Reviews Features Guest Original air date UK viewers
(million)[5]
49 1 Series 6, Episode 1 Mercedes-Benz CLS55 AMGHonda ElementToyota AygoRange Rover Sport Toyota Aygo Football • Range Rover Sport vs Challenger 2 Tank James Nesbitt 22 May 2005 (2005-05-22) 4.51
50 2 Series 6, Episode 2 Maserati MC12 2 door coupé for less than £1500 that isn't a Porsche (Mitsubishi Starion, Jaguar XJS, BMW 635CSi) Jack Dee 29 May 2005 (2005-05-29) 3.67
51 3 Series 6, Episode 3 Aston Martin DB9 VolanteMaserati BoraWiesmann MF 3TVR Tuscan Clarkson opens a public pool with a Rolls-Royce Christopher Eccleston 12 June 2005 (2005-06-12) 3.96
52 4 Series 6, Episode 4 Cadillac CTS-VRenault ModusHonda JazzPeugeot 1007BMW 320d Presenters' mums help evaluate cars. • Can a stretch limo jump over the wedding party? Omid Djalili 19 June 2005 (2005-06-19) 3.45
53 5 Series 6, Episode 5 Aston Martin DB5Jaguar E-TypeNissan MuranoMaserati GranSport Soldiers shoot at Clarkson while he drives the Porsche Boxster S and the Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG to see which one is best avoiding bullets Damon Hill 26 June 2005 (2005-06-26) 3.66
54 6 Series 6, Episode 6 Aston Martin DBR9Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Epic race to Oslo: Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren vs. a boat David Dimbleby 3 July 2005 (2005-07-03) 4.55
55 7 Series 6, Episode 7 TVR SagarisFiat Panda Fiat Panda against a marathon runner • Sabine Schmitz attempts to beat 10:00 around the Nürburgring in a Ford Transit Justin Hawkins 10 July 2005 (2005-07-10) 3.75
56 8 Series 6, Episode 8 Ferrari F430Audi TTNissan 350ZChrysler Crossfire Convertible versions of existing coupes in Iceland (Audi TTNissan 350ZChrysler Crossfire) Tim Rice 17 July 2005 (2005-07-17) 4.10
57 9 Series 6, Episode 9 BMW M5Vauxhall Astra VXRRenault Mégane SportVolkswagen Golf GTI "Road Test Russian Roulette" • World record attempt for number of times a car has rolled at high speed Chris Evans 24 July 2005 (2005-07-24) 5.18
58 10 Series 6, Episode 10 BMW 535dBentley Continental Flying Spur Driving over a lake in Iceland • What is the most fun off-road toy? Davina McCallMark Webber 31 July 2005 (2005-07-31) 4.92
59 11 Series 6, Episode 11 Ford F150 SVT LightningVauxhall Monaro VXRLamborghini Murciélago Roadster Recreate Top Gear Theme Song using engine noises Timothy Spall 7 August 2005 (2005-08-07) 4.58

Series 7 (2005–06)

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Total No. Title Reviews Features Guest Original air date UK viewers
(million)[5]
60 1 Series 7, Episode 1 Ascari KZ1 Shootout: Performance sports coupes (Aston Martin V8 VantageBMW M6Porsche 911 Carrera S) on the Isle of Man • Top Gear survey 2005 results Trevor Eve 13 November 2005 (2005-11-13) 3.74
61 2 Series 7, Episode 2 Porsche Cayman SAudi RS4 Life-sized RC cars • History of British racing green • Audi RS4 vs Speed Climbers race Ian Wright 20 November 2005 (2005-11-20) 4.48
62 3 Series 7, Episode 3 Ford Focus ST Supercar road trip to Millau Viaduct, France (Ferrari F430 SpiderPagani Zonda SFord GT) Stephen Ladyman 27 November 2005 (2005-11-27) 4.61
63 4 Series 7, Episode 4 Pagani Zonda FRenault Clio Italian mid-engine supercars for less than £10,000 (Ferrari 308 GT4Maserati MerakLamborghini Urraco)Renault Clio vs. downhill cyclist race in Lisbon Dame Ellen MacArthur 4 December 2005 (2005-12-04) 4.88
64 5 Series 7, Episode 5 Marcos TSOBugatti VeyronPorsche 911 Carrera 4Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Epic race: Bugatti Veyron versus Cessna 182 Private Plane from Alba, Italy to London • RWD vs. AWD Porsches debate: Porsche 911 Carrera 4 vs Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Nigel Mansell 11 December 2005 (2005-12-11) 4.76
65 6 Series 7, Episode 6 Volkswagen Golf R32BMW 130iMazda MX-5Honda NSX Old generation vs. New generation car culture • Lap times from a video game vs. Real life in the Honda NSXMazda MX-5 vs. Greyhound race • Top Gear Awards 2005 David WalliamsJimmy Carr 27 December 2005 (2005-12-27) 4.52
66 7 Series 7, Episode 7
Winter Olympics Special
None Top Gear Winter Olympics None 12 February 2006 5.22

Series 8 (2006)

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Total No. Title Reviews Features Guest Original air date UK viewers
(million)[5]
67 1 Series 8, Episode 1 Koenigsegg CCXHonda CivicNissan Micra C+C The Convertible People Carrier Well-spoken manAlan DaviesTrevor EveJimmy CarrJustin HawkinsRick WakemanLes Ferdinand 7 May 2006 (2006-05-07) 4.75
68 2 Series 8, Episode 2 Chevrolet Corvette Z06Jaguar XK vs. Mercedes-Benz SL 350 vs. BMW 650i Tomcat 4WD vs. Motor powered kayak race in Iceland • Presenting a drive time radio show, how hard can it be? • The Stig does a farewell lap for the Suzuki Liana Gordon Ramsay 14 May 2006 (2006-05-14) 4.47
69 3 Series 8, Episode 3 Lotus Exige S Amphibious cars challenge Philip Glenister 21 May 2006 (2006-05-21) 4.75
70 4 Series 8, Episode 4 BMW Z4 M vs. Porsche Boxster SKoenigsegg CCX With Top Gear Wing • Mercedes-Benz S500Porsche Cayenne Turbo S Designing "Anne Hathaway's Cottage" in a Mercedes S280 • Porsche Cayenne vs. parachutist Ewan McGregor 28 May 2006 (2006-05-28) 3.83
71 5 Series 8, Episode 5 Prodrive P2Citroën C6 Car football game II • Time-trial challenge with Sir Jackie Stewart Sir Michael Gambon 4 June 2006 (2006-06-04) 5.01
72 6 Series 8, Episode 6 Ford Mondeo ST220 vs. Mazda 6 MPS vs. Vauxhall Vectra VXR Caravan holiday • Indoor speed record in an F1 racer Brian Cox 16 July 2006 (2006-07-16) 3.66
73 7 Series 8, Episode 7 Lamborghini Gallardo SpyderPeugeot 207 1.6L DieselFord S-Max 2.5L 200 PSMercedes-Benz B200 TurboVauxhall Zafira VXR Caterham Seven kit car race • Peugeot 207 vs. parkour masters race in Liverpool Steve Coogan 23 July 2006 (2006-07-23) 3.89
74 8 Series 8, Episode 8 Noble M15Ford Transit vs. Renault Master vs. Volkswagen T30 TDI 174 Sportline £1000 Van Man challenge (Ford Transit, LDV Convoy, Suzuki Super Carry) • Being van roadies with The Who Jenson ButtonRay Winstone 30 July 2006 (2006-07-30) 5.27

Series 9 (2007)

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Total No. Title Reviews Features Guest Original air date UK viewers
(million)[5]
75 1 Series 9, Episode 1 Jaguar XKR vs. Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadworks in 24 hours • Richard Hammond's Vampire dragster crash aftermath Jamie Oliver 28 January 2007 (2007-01-28) 8.13
76 2 Series 9, Episode 2 Audi TT vs. Mazda RX-8 vs. Alfa Romeo Brera Bugatti Veyron to top speed at Ehra-Lessien • Shootout: Best looking cars that can be called art • The team plays golf. Hugh Grant 4 February 2007 (2007-02-04) 7.20
77 3 Series 9, Episode 3
US Special
None US Special None 11 February 2007 (2007-02-11) 6.18
78 4 Series 9, Episode 4 Brabus S Biturbo roadster (based on a Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG) • Porsche 911 Turbo Reliant Robin Space Shuttle challenge Simon Pegg 18 February 2007 (2007-02-18) 7.51
79 5 Series 9, Episode 5 Lamborghini Murciélago LP640 Railway crossing hazard video • Tractor challenge (Fendt 930 Vario, JCB Fastrac 8250, Case STX Steiger 530): home-made biofuel • Top Gear survey 2006 results Kristin Scott Thomas 25 February 2007 (2007-02-25) 7.58
80 6 Series 9, Episode 6 Shelby Mustang GT500 Stretch limos from ordinary cars (Fiat Panda, MG F, Alfa Romeo 164 V6 & Saab 9000 V6) Billie PiperChris MoylesJameliaLemar 4 March 2007 (2007-03-04) 8.12

Series 10 (2007)

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Total No. Title Reviews Features Guest Original air date UK viewers
(million)[5]
81 1 Series 10, Episode 1 Volkswagen Golf GTI W12 Road trip to find the greatest driving road in the world: (Porsche 911 GT3 RSLamborghini Gallardo SuperleggeraAston Martin V8 Vantage N24) Dame Helen Mirren 7 October 2007 (2007-10-07) 6.27
82 2 Series 10, Episode 2 Audi R8Porsche 911 Carrera S Amphibious Cars Challenge II Jools Holland 14 October 2007 (2007-10-14) 5.53
83 3 Series 10, Episode 3 Ferrari 599 GTB FioranoFerrari 275 GTSRolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé Bugatti Veyron vs Eurofighter Typhoon race • Peel P50 around the BBC officeLexus LS600 Auto-Parking System Ronnie WoodFiona BruceDermot MurnaghanJohn Humphrys 28 October 2007 (2007-10-28) 6.73
84 4 Series 10, Episode 4
Botswana Special
None Botswana Special None 4 November 2007 (2007-11-04) 6.84
85 5 Series 10, Episode 5 Caparo T1Aston Martin V8 Vantage RoadsterMercedes-Benz GL 500 London race Simon Cowell 11 November 2007 (2007-11-11) 7.74
86 6 Series 10, Episode 6 Honda Civic Type RMercedes-Benz E63 AMG EstateBMW M5 TouringAlfa Romeo 159 Motorhome racing • Alfa Romeo 159 vs. tall man across the Humber estuary Lawrence Dallaglio 18 November 2007 (2007-11-18) 7.24
87 7 Series 10, Episode 7 Aston Martin DBS £1200 British Leyland cheap-car challenge: (Rover SD1Triumph Dolomite SprintAustin Princess) Jennifer Saunders 25 November 2007 (2007-11-25) 6.86
88 8 Series 10, Episode 8 Vauxhall VXR8 Renault R25 Formula One Car • Automobile history investigation • GPS satellite self-controlled BMW 330i James BluntLewis Hamilton 2 December 2007 (2007-12-02) 8.35
89 9 Series 10, Episode 9 Daihatsu MateriaAscari A10Fiat 500 Britcar 24 Hour Endurance Race • Race: Fiat 500 vs. BMX riders through Budapest Keith Allen 9 December 2007 (2007-12-09) 7.38
90 10 Series 10, Episode 10 Jaguar XF German Performance Saloon cars: (BMW M3Mercedes-Benz C63 AMGAudi RS4) • Top Gear Awards 2007 David Tennant 23 December 2007 (2007-12-23) 7.15

Series 11 (2008)

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Total No. Title Reviews Features Guest Original air date UK viewers
(million)[5]
91 1 Series 11, Episode 1 Ferrari 430 Scuderia £1000 Police Car Challenge (Fiat Coupé 20v TurboLexus LS400Suzuki Vitara)• TG Stuntman: Austin Allegro jump in reverse world record • Investigating fuel economy: 5 supercars race and BMW M3 vs Prius Alan CarrJustin Lee Collins 22 June 2008 (2008-06-22) 6.72
92 2 Series 11, Episode 2 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution XSubaru Impreza WRX STIAudi RS6Mercedes-Benz CLK63 AMG Black Series Race: Audi RS6 vs French Skiers • TG Stuntman: MG Maestro Cork-screw Jump Rupert Penry-JonesPeter Firth 29 June 2008 (2008-06-29) 5.21
93 3 Series 11, Episode 3 Bentley Brooklands Cheap Car Challenge: Alfa Romeos for £1000 (Alfa Romeo 75 3.0 V6Alfa Romeo GTV 2.0Alfa Romeo Spider) James CordenRob Brydon 6 July 2008 (2008-07-06) 5.78
94 4 Series 11, Episode 4 Alfa Romeo 8C CompetizioneNissan GT-R Epic race: Nissan GT-R vs Japanese Bullet Train Fiona BruceKate Silverton 13 July 2008 (2008-07-13) 5.70
95 5 Series 11, Episode 5 Nissan GT-R Classic luxury limousines: (Mercedes-Benz 600 GrosserRolls-Royce Corniche)Daihatsu Terios fox hunting challenge Peter JonesTheo Paphitis 20 July 2008 (2008-07-20) 6.65
96 6 Series 11, Episode 6 Gumpert ApolloMitsuoka OrochiMitsuoka Galue III Showdown: The British (Top Gear) vs. The Germans (D Motor) Jay KaySabine SchmitzTim Schrick • Carsten van Ryssen 27 July 2008 (2008-07-27) 5.59

Series 12 (2008)

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Total No. Title Reviews Features Guest Original air date UK viewers
(million)[5]
97 1 Series 12, Episode 1 Porsche 911 GT2Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 £5,000 Lorry challenge (ERF EC11Renault MagnumScania P94D) Michael Parkinson 2 November 2008 (2008-11-02) 7.74
98 2 Series 12, Episode 2 Abarth 500 Esseesse Muscle Car Challenge: (Dodge Challenger SRT8Chevrolet Corvette ZR1Cadillac CTS-V) Will Young 9 November 2008 (2008-11-09) 7.57
99 3 Series 12, Episode 3 Toyota i-REALRenault Avantime Tuning challenge: Renault Avantime • Finnish folk racing • Corvette V-8 engine blender-made smoothie Mark WahlbergMika Häkkinen 16 November 2008 (2008-11-16) 6.98
100 4 Series 12, Episode 4 Pagani Zonda Roadster FBugatti Veyron Economy race from Basel to Blackpool Illuminations (Volkswagen Polo BlueMotionJaguar XJ Diesel • Subaru Legacy Diesel) Harry Enfield 23 November 2008 (2008-11-23) 7.15
101 5 Series 12, Episode 5 Lexus IS FBMW M3 Portofino to Saint-Tropez Race: Powerboat vs. Ferrari Daytona • Best bus for British city streets Kevin McCloudTom Chilton 30 November 2008 (2008-11-30) 7.51
102 6 Series 12, Episode 6 Veritas RS IIICaterham Seven Superlight R500 Did the communists make a good car? • Ford Fiesta with the Royal Marines Boris Johnson 7 December 2008 (2008-12-07) 7.33
103 7 Series 12, Episode 7 Tesla RoadsterHonda FCX Clarity 50 years of British Touring Car racing • TG Stuntman takes on Fifth Gear's caravan jump record • Top Gear Awards 2008 Sir Tom JonesJay Kay 14 December 2008 (2008-12-14) 7.54
104 8 Series 12, Episode 8 None Vietnam Special
(MinskPiaggio Vespa scooter • Honda Super Cub)
None 28 December 2008 (2008-12-28) 6.70

Series 13 (2009)

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Total No. Title Reviews Features Guest Original air date UK viewers
(million)[5]
105 1 Series 13, Episode 1 Lotus EvoraFerrari FXX Race to the North: (Jaguar XK120Vincent Black ShadowLNER Peppercorn Class A1 60163 Tornado) Michael Schumacher (disguised as The Stig) 21 June 2009 (2009-06-21) 7.86
106 2 Series 13, Episode 2 Lamborghini Murciélago LP 670-4 SV Perfect £2,500 car for 17-year-olds: (Volvo 940 Turbo EstateHyundai ScoupeVolkswagen Golf Mk III) • Drag Race: (Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition vs. Lamborghini Murciélago LP 670-4 SV) • Drag Race II: (Bugatti Veyron vs. McLaren F1) Stephen Fry 28 June 2009 (2009-06-28) 7.00
107 3 Series 13, Episode 3 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series Search for a Cheap and cheerful car: (Proton Satria NeoChevrolet AveoPerodua MyviFiat 500Toyota iQAlfa Romeo MiToŠkoda Roomster) • Gymkhana rallying on the airfield (Subaru Impreza WRX STI) Michael McIntyreKen BlockRicky Carmichael 5 July 2009 (2009-07-05) 6.38
108 4 Series 13, Episode 4 Ford Focus RSRenault Mégane R26.R Race: Porsche Panamera S vs. the Royal Mail service • Playing British Bulldogs with live fire against the British Army in a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII Usain Bolt 12 July 2009 (2009-07-12) 6.80
109 5 Series 13, Episode 5 Jaguar XFRBMW M5 Proof of three £1500 rear-wheel drive coupés better than front-wheel drive: (Porsche 944 S2Nissan 300ZXFord Capri 2.8iMorris Marina) • Jeremy's inspired greenhouse trailer design to save the world Sienna MillerOlivier Panis 19 July 2009 (2009-07-19) 7.38
110 6 Series 13, Episode 6 BMW Z4 sDrive35iNissan 370Z Pre-1982 £3000 classic cars for a TSD rally in Mallorca (Austin-Healey SpriteLanchester LJ 200Citroën Ami) Brian JohnsonMadison Welch • Brian Wheeler 26 July 2009 (2009-07-26) 7.69
111 7 Series 13, Episode 7 Vauxhall VXR8 BathurstHSV MalooAston Martin V12 VantageAudi S4 Producing Volkswagen Scirocco adverts Jay Leno 2 August 2009 (2009-08-02) 7.11

Series 14 (2009–10)

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Total No. Title Reviews Features Guest Original air date UK viewers
(million)[5]
112 1 Series 14, Episode 1 BMW 760LiMercedes-Benz S63 AMG Romanian GT road trip to find the Transfăgărăşan highway (Aston Martin DBS VolanteFerrari CaliforniaLamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 SpyderDacia Sandero) Eric Bana 15 November 2009 (2009-11-15) 6.70[nb 1]
113 2 Series 14, Episode 2 Chevrolet Corvette C6 ZR1 vs. Audi R8 V10 Build an electric car better than a G-Wiz Michael Sheen 22 November 2009 (2009-11-22) 6.48[nb 2]
114 3 Series 14, Episode 3 Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Valentino Balboni • Hawk HF3000 Fly an Airship caravan with a Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Valentino Balboni • Why Lancia has made greatest number of great cars: (Lancia Stratos HFLancia Delta HF Integrale Evo II) Chris Evans 29 November 2009 (2009-11-29) 6.51[nb 3]
115 4 Series 14, Episode 4 BMW X5 MAudi Q7 V12 TDIRange Rover (2010MY)Renault Twingo 133 Airport vehicle motorsport Guy RitchieRoss Kemp 6 December 2009 (2009-12-06) 6.29[nb 4]
116 5 Series 14, Episode 5 Noble M600 Make an automotive art gallery to prove cars are more popular than traditional art Jenson Button 20 December 2009 (2009-12-20) 6.90[nb 5]
117 6 Series 14, Episode 6
Bolivia Special
None Bolivia Special None 27 December 2009 (2009-12-27) 7.45[nb 6]
118 7 Series 14, Episode 7 Lexus LFABMW X6Vauxhall Insignia VXR 'Low-budget' worldwide review of the BMW X6Vauxhall Insignia VXR • May and Margaret Calvert reflect on the evolution of UK road signs • Top Gear Awards 2009 Seasick Steve 3 January 2010 6.52[nb 7]

Series 15 (2010)

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Total No. Title Reviews Features Guest Original air date UK viewers
(million)[5]
119 1 Series 15, Episode 1 Bentley Continental Supersports Toyota Hilux Invincible up an Icelandic volcano • Farewell to the former reasonably priced car, the Chevrolet Lacetti • Why Reliant went out of business: 1994 Reliant Robin Nick RobinsonAl MurrayPeter JonesPeta 23 from EssexJohnny VaughanBill BaileyLouie SpenceAmy Williams 27 June 2010 (2010-06-27) 5.60
120 2 Series 15, Episode 2 Porsche 911 Sport ClassicPorsche Boxster Spyder Find a £5,000 everyday second-hand sports saloon for track days (Mercedes-Benz 190BMW M3Ford Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth) Alastair Campbell 4 July 2010 (2010-07-04) 6.60[nb 8]
121 3 Series 15, Episode 3 Chevrolet Camaro SSMercedes-Benz E63 AMG Find the greatest four-door supercar by driving wedding guests: (Aston Martin RapidePorsche Panamera TurboMaserati Quattroporte GTS) Rupert GrintRubens Barrichello 11 July 2010 (2010-07-11) 4.58[nb 9]
122 4 Series 15, Episode 4 Audi R8 V10 SpyderPorsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet Building motorhomes (Land Rover 110Citroën CXLotus Excel) Andy GarcíaLauren McAvoy 18 July 2010 (2010-07-18) 7.05[nb 10]
123 5 Series 15, Episode 5 Volkswagen TouaregBugatti Veyron Super Sport Volkswagen Touareg vs Swedish snowmobilers • Reach 258mph (415 km/h) in the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport • Commemorating racing driver Ayrton Senna, Lewis Hamilton drives his 1988 F1 racing car. Tom CruiseCameron Diaz 25 July 2010 (2010-07-25) 7.48[nb 11]
124 6 Series 15, Episode 6 Ferrari 458 Italia Old British roadsters for £5000: (Jensen-HealeyLotus ElanTVR S2) Jeff Goldblum 1 August 2010 (2010-08-01) 6.19[nb 12]

Series 16 (2010–11)

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Total No. Title Reviews Features Guest Original air date UK viewers
(million)[5]
125 0-1 "East Coast Road Trip (69 min)" None Road Trip across USA: Ferrari 458 ItaliaMercedes-Benz SLS AMGPorsche 911 GT3 RS Danny Boyle 21 December 2010 (2010-12-21) 7.13[nb 13]
126 0-2 "Middle East Special (75 min)" None Retrace the Three Wise Men journey with second-hand two-seater convertibles for £3,500: (Mazda MX-5Fiat BarchettaBMW Z3) None 26 December 2010 (2010-12-26) 7.68[nb 14]
127 1 Series 16, Episode 1 Ariel Atom V8Škoda Yeti History of the Porsche 911: Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet John BishopSienna MillerTiff Needell 23 January 2011 (2011-01-23) 7.38[nb 15]
128 2 Series 16, Episode 2 Ferrari 599 GTO Challenge vs Top Gear Australia in a motoring version of The Ashes. Boris BeckerJodie KiddDarryn LyonsSteve PizzatiEwen PageShane Jacobson 30 January 2011 (2011-01-30) 7.31[nb 16]
129 3 Series 16, Episode 3 Hatchbacks: (Ford Focus RS500Cosworth Impreza STI CS400Volvo C30 PCP) "Albania Road Trip": (Rolls-Royce GhostYugo (substituting for a Bentley Mulsanne) • Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG) Jonathan Ross 6 February 2011 (2011-02-06) 7.33[nb 17]
130 4 Series 16, Episode 4 Pagani Zonda RPagani Zonda Tricolore Second-hand, four seater convertibles for £2,000: (BMW 325i Convertible) Simon PeggNick Frost 13 February 2011 (2011-02-13) 7.28[nb 18]
131 5 Series 16, Episode 5 Audi RS5BMW M3 Competition Pack Convert a combine harvester into a snow plough Amber Heard 20 February 2011 (2011-02-20) 6.87[nb 19]
132 6 Series 16, Episode 6 Porsche 959Ferrari F40Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8 Supersport Sunset to sunrise race in a Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8 Supersport across England • NASA's latest Space Exploration Vehicle John Prescott 27 February 2011 (2011-02-27) 6.53[nb 20]

Series 17 (2011)

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Total No. Title Reviews Features Guest Original air date UK viewers
(million)[5]
133 1 Series 17, Episode 1 MarauderBMW 1 Series M Coupe 50th Birthday of the Jaguar E-TypeMini John Cooper Works WRC with Amy Williams Alice CooperAmy WilliamsKris Meeke 26 June 2011 6.22[nb 21]
134 2 Series 17, Episode 2 Aston Martin Virage High-performance hatchbacks in Lucca and around the Monaco Grand Prix track: (Citroën DS3 RacingFiat 500C AbarthRenault Sport Clio 200 Cup) Ross Noble 3 July 2011 5.72[nb 22]
135 3 Series 17, Episode 3 McLaren MP4-12CFerrari 458 ItaliaRange Rover Evoque Examine toughness of the Range Rover Evoque in Las Vegas • Second-hand bargains for the price of the Nissan Pixo (Mercedes CL600BMW 850Ci) . Sebastian Vettel 10 July 2011 6.55[nb 23]
136 4 Series 17, Episode 4 Jaguar XKR-SNissan GT-R Make a train out of a specially modified car and caravans as carriages: (Jaguar XJ-S ConvertibleAudi S8) Rowan Atkinson 17 July 2011 7.14[nb 24]
137 5 Series 17, Episode 5 Lotus T125Jensen Interceptor Demolish a house with second-hand military equipment vs demolition experts Bob Geldof 24 July 2011 6.13[nb 25]
138 6 Series 17, Episode 6 Lamborghini Aventador Electric cars for the seaside: (Nissan LeafPeugeot iOn) • Extraordinary rally team of amputee military veterans Louis Walsh 31 July 2011 6.76[nb 26]

Series 18 (2011–12)

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Total No. Title Reviews Features/Challenges Guest Original air date UK viewers
(million)[5]
139 0 "India Special" None Dabbawala delivery in Mumbai, motorsporting in Jaipur, and trade fair in Delhi: (Jaguar XJSRolls-Royce Silver ShadowMini Cooper) None 28 December 2011 (2011-12-28) 6.61[nb 27]
140 1 Series 18, Episode 1 None "Supercars Across Italy": (Lamborghini AventadorMcLaren MP4-12CNoble M600) will.i.am 29 January 2012 (2012-01-29) 6.21[nb 28]
141 2 Series 18, Episode 2 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster Clarkson and May examine China's car industry in Beijing • Hammond learns about NASCAR racing in Texas Matt LeBlanc 5 February 2012 (2012-02-05) 6.25[nb 29]
142 3 Series 18, Episode 3 Vauxhall Corsa VXR NurburgringFiat Panda Creating the climactic car chase for The Sweeney (Jaguar XFRFord Focus) Ryan ReynoldsRay WinstonePlan BNick Love 12 February 2012 (2012-02-12) 6.16[nb 30]
143 4 Series 18, Episode 4 Ferrari FFBentley Continental V8Fisker Karma Build and test off-road mobility scooters in the countryside Michael FassbenderBrian Johnson 19 February 2012 (2012-02-19) 5.28[nb 31]
144 5 Series 18, Episode 5 Maserati GranTurismo MC StradaleMercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe Black Series Retrospective on Swedish car maker SaabRally-spec Škoda vs jet-powered flying man. Matt SmithYves RossyToni Gardemeister 26 February 2012 (2012-02-26) 6.12[nb 32]
145 6 Series 18, Episode 6 "Aero-engined" Bentley, Brutus Three stripped track cars in Donington: (KTM X-BowCaterham R500Morgan Three Wheeler) Alex James 4 March 2012 (2012-03-04) 5.81[nb 33]
146 7 Series 18, Episode 7 BMW M5 Rallycross cheaper than playing golf? (BMW 328iToyota MR2Citroen Saxo) • Mays's childhood dream car: Ferrari 250 GT California. SlashKimi RäikkönenChris Evans 11 March 2012 (2012-03-11) 6.15[nb 34]

Series 19 (2013)

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Total No. Title Review Features/Challenges Guest Original air date UK viewers
(million)[5]
147 1 Series 19, Episode 1 Pagani HuayraBentley Continental GT Speed Take the Bentley Continental GT Speed to a Welsh Rally stage. • Build a car smaller than a Peel P50 (Jeremy's "P45") Damian LewisKris Meeke • The Cast of Dragons' Den 27 January 2013 (2013-01-27) 6.65[nb 35]
148 2 Series 19, Episode 2 None Supercar road trip from Las Vegas, Nevada to Calexico, California: (Lexus LFASRT ViperAston Martin Vanquish) Mick Fleetwood 3 February 2013 (2013-02-03) 6.42[nb 36]
149 3 Series 19, Episode 3 Toyota GT86 / Subaru BRZShelby Mustang GT500 Epic race from Wembley to the San Siro stadium in Milan: Shelby Mustang GT500 vs. the pan-European rail network Amy Macdonald 10 February 2013 (2013-02-10) 6.36[nb 37]
150 4 Series 19, Episode 4 Mastretta MXT in Mexico • Hot hatchbacks: (Ford Focus STRenault Megane RenaultSport Cup 265Vauxhall Astra VXR) Rugby match with Kia Cee'ds Lewis HamiltonMatt Le BlancEric ClaptonBruce Willis 17 February 2013 (2013-02-17) 5.39[nb 38]
151 5 Series 19, Episode 5 Range Rover Jeremy and Richard Design a vehicle for the elderly ("Rover James"/Fiat Multipla) in ChristchurchRange Rover vs an autonomous military machine James McAvoy 24 February 2013 (2013-02-24) 6.45[nb 39]
152 6 "Africa Special, Part 1" None Find source of the Nile: (BMW 528i TouringSubaru Impreza WRX EstateVolvo 850R Estate) None 3 March 2013 (2013-03-03) 7.33[nb 40]
153 7 "Africa Special, Part 2" None Find source of the Nile: (BMW 528i TouringSubaru Impreza WRX EstateVolvo 850R Estate) None 10 March 2013 (2013-03-10) 7.48[nb 41]

Series 20 (2013)

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Total No. Title Review Features/Challenges Guest Original air date UK viewers
(million)[5]
154 1 Series 20, Episode 1 Renaultsport Clio 200Peugeot 208 GTiFord Fiesta STVauxhall Astra Tech Line AC45 Racing Yacht vs Toyota Corolla • Introduction of the new Reasonably Priced Car: Vauxhall Astra Charles DanceWarwick DavisRachel RileyJoss StoneDavid HayeJimmy CarrMike RutherfordBrian Johnson 30 June 2013 (2013-06-30) 5.55
155 2 Series 20, Episode 2 Ferrari F12 BerlinettaBAC Mono Best taxi • Tribute to BBC Television Centre Ron Howard 7 July 2013 (2013-07-07) 5.31
156 3 Series 20, Episode 3 None Spanish road trip in "budget" convertibles: McLaren MP4-12C SpiderAudi R8 V10 SpyderFerrari 458 Spider Benedict Cumberbatch 14 July 2013 (2013-07-14) 4.83
157 4 Series 20, Episode 4 Mercedes SLS AMG Black SeriesMercedes SLS AMG Electric Drive Ford Transit hovervan Hugh Jackman 21 July 2013 (2013-07-21) 5.36
158 5 Series 20, Episode 5 Porsche 911 Carrera SLamborghini Aventador RoadsterLamborghini Sesto Elemento Best crossovers for caravanners Steven Tyler 28 July 2013 (2013-07-28) 5.29
159 6 Series 20, Episode 6 Jaguar F-TypeNew RoutemasterRange Rover Sport Tribute to British automobile manufacturing Mark Webber 4 August 2013 (2013-08-04) 5.49

Series 21 (2014)

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Total No. Title Review Features/challenges Guest Original air date UK viewers
(million)[6]
160 1 Series 21, Episode 1 None Prove that the hot hatchbacks of their youth were better than their modern equivalents: (Volkswagen Golf Mk2 GTIVauxhall Nova SRiFord Fiesta XR2i) Hugh Bonneville 2 February 2014 (2014-02-02) 6.12
161 2 Series 21, Episode 2 Alfa Romeo 4CGibbs QuadskiMcLaren P1 Alfa Romeo 4C vs Gibbs Quadski • May visits Camp Bastion in Afghanistan Tom Hiddleston 9 February 2014 (2014-02-09) 6.97
162 3 Series 21, Episode 3 Zenvo ST1 Trip through Ukraine in compact hatchbacks: (Volkswagen Up!Ford FiestaDacia Sandero) James Blunt 16 February 2014 (2014-02-16) 6.87
163 4 Series 21, Episode 4 Mercedes Benz G63 AMG 6x6Caterham 7 160Caterham 7 620R • Alfa Romeo Touring Disco Volante Mercedes Benz G63 AMG 6x6 Jack Whitehall 23 February 2014 (2014-02-23) 6.53
164 5 Series 21, Episode 5 Porsche 918BMW M135iVW Golf GTI Mk7 Make a commercial for reducing cycle-related accidents Aaron Paul 2 March 2014 (2014-03-02) 5.64
165 6 "Burma Special, Part 1" None Build a bridge over the River Kwai: (Isuzu TX • Isuzu TX • Hino FB110) None 9 March 2014 (2014-03-09) 6.29
166 7 "Burma Special, Part 2" None Build a bridge over the River Kwai: (Isuzu TX • Isuzu TX • Hino FB110) None 16 March 2014 (2014-03-16) 7.01

Series 22 (2014–15)

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Total No. Title Review Features/challenges Guest Original air date UK viewers
(million)[5]
167 0-1 "Patagonia Special, Part 1" None Drive from Bariloche to Ushuaia: (Porsche 928 GTLotus Esprit V8Ford Mustang Mach 1) None 27 December 2014 (2014-12-27) 7.21
168 0-2 "Patagonia Special, Part 2" None Drive from Bariloche to Ushuaia: (Porsche 928 GTLotus Esprit V8Ford Mustang Mach 1) None 28 December 2014 (2014-12-28) 7.38
169 1 "Series 22, Episode 1" Lamborghini HuracánRenault Twizy Race across the urban landscape of St Petersburg Ed Sheeran 25 January 2015 (2015-01-25) 6.41
170 2 "Series 22, Episode 2" None Australian Northern Territory road trip in GT cars: (BMW M6 Gran CoupeNissan GT-RBentley Continental GT V8S) Kiefer Sutherland 1 February 2015 (2015-02-01) 6.56
171 3 "Series 22, Episode 3" None Homemade ambulance challenge: (Porsche 944 TurboFord Scorpio CardinalChevy G20 V8 Van) Daniel Ricciardo 8 February 2015 (2015-02-08) 6.14
172 4 "Series 22, Episode 4" BMW M3BMW i8Mercedes-AMG GT S Hammond pays homage to the Land Rover Defender Margot RobbieWill Smith 15 February 2015 (2015-02-15) 6.24
173 5 "Series 22, Episode 5" Porsche Cayman GTSChevrolet Corvette StingrayLaFerrari May and Clarkson look at the weird and wonderful history of Peugeot Olly Murs 22 February 2015 (2015-02-22) 6.04
174 6 "Series 22, Episode 6" Lexus RCFLexus LFA Hammond is dropped into British Columbia, Canada to test a watch with a built-in emergency beacon: (Chevrolet SilveradoFord F-150 Hennessey VelociRaptor) Gillian Anderson 1 March 2015 (2015-03-01) 6.15
175 7 "Series 22, Episode 7" Jaguar F-Type R • Eagle Low Drag GT • Mazda MX-5 ND May competes in a world rallycross race alongside Tanner Foust (Top Gear USA host). Nicholas HoultTanner Foust 8 March 2015 (2015-03-08) 5.84
176 8 "Series 22, Episode 8" None Find a cheap car that still lives up to the title of classic: (Fiat 124 SpiderPeugeot 304 S CabrioletMGB GT) • Living the sports utility vehicle lifestyle for less than £250: (Vauxhall Frontera Sport RSMitsubishi Shogun PininJeep Cherokee) None 28 June 2015 (2015-06-28) 6.92

Special episodes (2015)

In November 2015, the BBC announced "Top Gear: From A-Z", described as a "two-part extravaganza" in the form of a clip show composed of material from the previous twenty-two series of Top Gear.[7] It is narrated by comedian John Bishop.[8] The programme does not use the Top Gear studio.[8]

No.
overall
No. in
series
Title Features/challenges Original air date UK viewers
(millions)
177 N/A "From A-Z Part 1" Top Gear clip-show introduced by celebrities 26 December 2015 (2015-12-26) 1.91[6]
178 N/A "From A-Z Part 2" Top Gear clip-show introduced by celebrities 30 December 2015 (2015-12-30) 1.67[6]

Series 23 (2016)

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Total No. Title Reviews Features/challenges Guest(s) Original air date UK viewers
(million)[5]
179 1 Series 23, Episode 1 Ariel NomadChevrolet Corvette Z06Dodge Viper [9] UK vs USA Challenge
(Reliant RialtoLand Rover Mk1Willys Jeep)
Jesse Eisenberg
Gordon Ramsay[9]
29 May 2016 (2016-05-29) 4.40 (overnight)
180 2 Series 23, Episode 2 McLaren 675LT[10] Ultimate SUV test[10] Jenson Button
Damian Lewis[10]
5 June 2016 (2016-06-05) N/A

Notes

  1. 6.41 million on BBC Two, 286,000 on BBC HD
  2. 6.19 million on BBC Two, 285,000 on BBC HD
  3. 6.10 million on BBC Two, 412,000 on BBC HD
  4. 6.09 million on BBC Two, 196,000 on BBC HD
  5. 6.35 million on BBC Two, 550,000 on BBC HD
  6. 7.07 million on BBC Two, 378,000 on BBC HD
  7. 6.05 million on BBC Two, 472,000 on BBC HD
  8. 6.00 million on BBC Two, 602,000 on BBC HD.
  9. 4.03 million on BBC Two, 549,000 on BBC HD.
  10. 6.47 million on BBC Two, 575,000 on BBC HD.
  11. 6.65 million on BBC Two, 827,000 on BBC HD.
  12. 5.81 million on BBC Two, 379,000 on BBC HD.
  13. 6.62 million on BBC Two, 506,000 on BBC HD.
  14. 6.84 million on BBC Two, 836,000 on BBC HD.
  15. 6.48 million on BBC Two, 903,000 on BBC HD.
  16. 6.38 million on BBC Two, 925,000 on BBC HD.
  17. 6.42 million on BBC Two, 912,000 on BBC HD.
  18. 6.39 million on BBC Two, 893,000 on BBC HD.
  19. 5.88 million on BBC Two, 989,000 on BBC HD.
  20. 5.63 million on BBC Two, 902,000 on BBC HD.
  21. 5.27 million on BBC Two, 950,000 on BBC HD.
  22. 4.84 million on BBC Two, 880,000 on BBC HD.
  23. 5.41 million on BBC Two, 1.14 million on BBC HD.
  24. 6.07 million on BBC Two, 1.07 million on BBC HD.
  25. 5.01 million on BBC Two, 1.12 million on BBC HD.
  26. 5.68 million on BBC Two, 1.08 million on BBC HD.
  27. 5.76 million on BBC Two, 849,000 on BBC HD.
  28. 5.18 million on BBC Two, 1.03 million on BBC HD.
  29. 5.29 million on BBC Two, 963,000 on BBC HD.
  30. 5.13 million on BBC Two, 1.03 million on BBC HD.
  31. 4.30 million on BBC Two, 982,000 on BBC HD.
  32. 5.25 million on BBC Two, 872,000 on BBC HD.
  33. 4.83 million on BBC Two, 978,000 on BBC HD.
  34. 5.13 million on BBC Two, 1.02 million on BBC HD.
  35. 5.47 million on BBC Two, 1.18 million on BBC HD
  36. 5.02 million on BBC Two, 1.4 million on BBC HD.
  37. 5.01 million on BBC Two, 1.35 million on BBC HD.
  38. 3.92 million on BBC Two, 1.39 million on BBC HD.
  39. 5.00 million on BBC Two, 1.45 million on BBC HD.
  40. 5.85 million on BBC Two, 1.48 million on BBC HD.
  41. 5.89 million on BBC Two, 1.59 million on BBC HD.

References

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