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30 Best Top Gear Episodes Ranked

Not that long ago, "Top Gear" was one of the most popular shows in the world . Launched in 1977, it was revamped in 2002 with the trio of Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May taking on presenting duties with the help of a mysterious test driver known as the Stig. Broadcast in more than 200 countries, it was considered one of the best British TV shows on the air and ensured that the three presenters became household names.

"Top Gear" is not without controversy, and it has faced plenty of criticism over the years. These unpleasant incidents include the cast making incredibly offensive remarks  and driving irresponsibly . This controversy culminated in Clarkson being fired from the show in 2015 . Shortly afterward, Hammond, May, and executive producer Andy Wilman all left "Top Gear" to create "The Grand Tour" with Clarkson on Amazon Prime . They were ultimately replaced by a series of new presenters, though it's debatable whether any of them resonated with audiences quite like the original three.

Despite all those negative aspects, "Top Gear" was undoubtedly one of the most entertaining shows on television when it was in its prime. Spanning more than 30 seasons and 200 episodes means that picking the very best of the best is a difficult task. Fortunately, we've done the hard work already. You can just sit back and find out which episodes of "Top Gear" are simply unmissable.

30. Super Car Road Trip From Las Vegas, Nevada To Calexico, California

In the second episode of Season 19, the three presenters went on a road trip across the United States . Traveling across the west coast of the country, they journeyed from Nevada down to the Mexican border, taking in Las Vegas and Los Angeles along the way. Each of the three hosts chose a supercar for the challenge, with Clarkson going with the Lexus LFA, Hammond picking the Dodge Viper, and May decided on the Aston Martin Vanquish. The road trip involved a legal drag race in Las Vegas organized by the police and a game of aerial laser tag with a group of fighter pilots. 

The episode lacked a news segment and did not feature any reviews or power tests. Instead, most of the show was dedicated to the American road trip. This ended with a race from Palm Springs to Calexico, which Clarkson won. Meanwhile, the star in a reasonably priced car for this episode was Fleetwood Mac member Mick Fleetwood , who went around the track in a time of 1 minute and 45.4 seconds.

29. Making A Commercial For Reducing Cycle-Related Accidents

The fifth episode of Season 21 saw Hammond travel to Abu Dhabi to test out the Porsche 918 Spyder . This hybrid supercar makes use of a pair of electric motors with a traditional V8 petrol engine to create a stunningly fast vehicle. To put it through its paces, Hammond took it for a spin around the Yas Marina Circuit , home of the Abu Dhabi Formula One race, and compared it to the McLaren P1. In an earlier segment, Clarkson reviewed the BMW M135i and Volkswagen's latest Golf GTI. After that, he and May set about creating a brand-new public information film to promote safety for cyclists in London.

The star in a reasonably priced car for this episode was "Breaking Bad" actor Aaron Paul . He spoke about his time on the iconic AMC show as well as his role in the 2014 movie "Need for Speed." He managed to set a time of 1 minute and 44.7 seconds in the Vauxhall Astra, which put him in first place ... until pop star Olly Murs came along and beat Paul's time in a later episode.

28. Patagonia Special

The "Patagonia Special" was a two-part "Top Gear" episode that did not feature any studio segments, with the action taking place entirely in South America. Airing over the holiday season in 2014 across two consecutive days, it saw Clarkson, Hammond, and May celebrate the 60th anniversary of the V8 engine by driving three V8-engined sports cars across Chile and Argentina. The trip was roughly 1,600 miles long and involved a Porsche 928, a Ford Mustang, and Lotus Esprit .

Along the way, the trio struggled to navigate the difficult terrain and poor roads, with the Ford and Porsche suffering numerous breakdowns and faults. The presenters were forced to camp outside, travel over an old and broken bridge, and get through a boggy marsh. Yet the episode is perhaps most famous for the ending that saw the production crew and the presenters faced with a host of protesters following what was perceived to be offensive number plates that referenced the Falklands War. An investigation later found the license plates had been registered to the car since 1991.

27. Australian Northern Territory Road Trip In GT Cars

In this Season 22 episode of "Top Gear," the three presenters take a road trip across the Northern Territory of Australia . Each of them picked a fast and comfortable grand tourer for the trip, with Clarkson going for a BMW M6 Gran Coupé, Hammond a Bentley Continental GT V8, and May opting for the Nissan GT-R. Driving across the vast open spaces in Australia, they visited an abandoned gold mine, got to see some of the world's longest lorries, and finally ended the challenge by helping  herd more than 4,000 cows in one of the largest farms in Australia. This experience may have come in handy for Clarkson on his later show, " Clarkson's Farm " on Amazon Prime.

Unlike most "Top Gear" episodes, there was no news segment or power test; most of the screentime was devoted to the Australian challenge. However, Canadian actor Kiefer Sutherland did appear as the star in a reasonably priced car, setting a time of 1 minute and 49.2 seconds in wet conditions.

26. Amphibious Car Challenge

The third episode of Season 8 featured what has become known as the " Amphibious Car Challenge ." This is the first incarnation of the challenge and saw Clarkson, Hammond, and May building cars that could work when driving on land or sailing on water. Hammond chose a Volkswagen camper van that he dubbed the Damper Van, May attached a sail to a classic Triumph Herald, while Clarkson modified a Toyota Hilux truck to create a Toybota. May ultimately won the challenge when Clarkson and Hammond failed to finish — their vehicles sank in the reservoir they were racing across.

As well as the main challenge, the episode also featured the usual "Top Gear" segments. Philip Glenister appeared as the star in a reasonably priced car, who drove the Lacetti around a wet track in a time of 1 minute and 54.3 seconds. Clarkson and the Stig helped test out the Lotus Exige S , a car that was ultimately deemed to be uncool when it was put on the "Top Gear" cool board.

25. Perfect £2,500 Car For 17-Year-Olds

Episode 2 of Season 13 was focused on the team trying to find what would be the best car for a 17-year-old driver . This included examining multiple factors, such as what would reduce insurance costs, be cheap to repair after accidents, and be able to navigate muddy fields and uneven terrains at music festivals in the U.K. May chose a Volkswagen Golf Mark-III, Clarkson picked a turbocharged Volvo 940 Estate, and Hammond selected a Hyundai SCoupe.

In a later segment, Hammond went to Abu Dhabi to try out the Lamborghini Murcielago SV. Impressed with the car, he tested it out against the far more expensive Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722. He later stages a race between the Bugatti Veyron and the McLaren F1 , two of the fastest cars on the planet. The McLaren F1 took an early lead in the drag race, but the Veyron ultimately caught up to it and used its superior top speed to take a significant lead. The "Star in a Reasonably Priced Car" segment  featured actor, writer, and presenter Stephen Fry.

24. Season 15, Episode 1

This episode of "Top Gear" saw the team investigate why the world does not have more three-wheeled cars, with Clarkson  testing out the classic Reliant Robin . He drove the car from Sheffield to Rotherham, but immediately found out that the vehicle is incredibly prone to toppling over  due to the unusual configuration of having the single wheel at the front rather than the rear. During the episode, Clarkson also tested out the Bentley Continental Supersports while May took the Toyota Hilux to the top of an active volcano.

Season 15 marked the end of the Chevrolet Lacetti as the reasonably priced car used in the "Star in a Reasonably Priced Car" segment. The show would now use the Kia Ceed, a car that could go 0 to 60 mph in 10.4 seconds with a top speed of 119 mph. Rather than feature a single guest star, the team decided to invite several celebrities who would be able to fill out the leaderboard and ensure it had more than a single time on it. The guests included comedian Al Murray, journalist Nick Robinson, dancer Louie Spence, athlete Amy Williams, businessman Peter Jones, presenter Johnny Vaughan, and stand-up Bill Bailey.

23. Albania Road Trip

The third episode of Season 16 saw the "Top Gear" gang head to Albania in order to test out three super-luxurious cars. The ultimate aim was to see what car was best suited for an organized crime boss. The trio originally chose a Rolls-Royce Ghost, a Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG, and a Bentley Mulsanne. Unfortunately for Clarkson, Bentley withdrew from the episode shortly before the start. Circumstances forced him to switch his choice to a Yugo Skala 55, which caused a few issues when the car refused to start during a drag race midway through the episode.

Outside of the challenge, where the group robs a bank, Clarkson tested the Subaru Impreza STI CS400, the latest car from Cosworth. He later compares it to the Ford Focus RS500 and the Volvo C30 PCP. British presenter Jonathan Ross was the star in a reasonably priced car , and he managed to record a time of 1 minute 49 seconds on a wet track.

22. Spanish Road Trip In Budget Convertibles

Featuring the "Spanish Supercar Road Trip," this is the third episode of Season 20 of "Top Gear." The main challenge in this entry was the presenters going to the Iberian Peninsula to cross southern Spain  from Gibraltar to Madrid. Clarson chose a McLaren MP4-12C Spider, Hammond a Ferrari 458 Spider, and May an Audi R8 V10 Spyder.

The challenge saw the cars tested in a variety of environments as they traveled through the mountain regions of Spain, raced at an abandoned airport, and drove around an area of Madrid that had been converted into a street circuit. 

Unlike other studio-based episodes of "Top Gear," this one didn't have any standard reviews or other features outside of "Star in a Reasonably Priced Car." The celebrity this week was "Doctor Strange" and "Sherlock" leading man Benedict Cumberbatch . He made it around the track in 1 minute and 47.8 seconds.

21. Building The Ford Transit Hovervan

The fourth episode of Season 20, this entry in the car series saw the three presenters building a car that is able to operate as a hovercraft . Using a Ford Transit van, they created what they dubbed the "Hovervan." The first version of the vehicle proved to be a failure. The second iteration featured an improved design that worked better but still had some notable issues that made it impractical and difficult to control as they traveled down the River Avon.

The show did face some criticism over claims that some scenes featured paid actors rather than genuine members of the public, but that didn't stop the episode from being a hit with fans. Clarkson also reviewed the Mercedes SLS Black along with the Mercedes SLS Electric Drive.

The star in a reasonably priced car for this episode was actor Hugh Jackman . He drove the Vauxhall Astra in a time of 1 minute and 46.1 seconds, posting a time that put him in fifth place on the leaderboard, beating out the likes of Will Smith, Ron Howard, and Margot Robbie.

20. Best Crossovers For Caravanners

The fifth episode of Season 20, this installment of "Top Gear" featured a challenge focused on a new type of hatchback known as a crossover. Believing that these vehicles are most popular with caravanners, each presenter picked an example of the vehicle class and went on a caravan holiday , ending up with a Mazda CX-5 and a Volkswagen Tiguan. The challenge sees them testing the type of activities that a crossover would be used for and living life as someone who goes on caravan trips.

There were two reviews in this episode of "Top Gear." The first was done by May and involved the latest edition of the Porsche 911 Carrera, which was largely unchanged from when the car was first introduced in the 1960s. Later, Hammond tested the Lamborghini Aventador Roadster, taking it to Italy and racing it around the famous Imola track. Finally, Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler was the star in a reasonably priced car, driving the Vauxhall Astra around the track in a time of 1 minute and 51 seconds.

19. Amphibious Car Challenge II

In this Season 10 episode, Clarkson, Hammond, and May revisited one of their most popular challenges from earlier in the series. Working with a variety of vehicles, they each try to create amphibious cars that work equally as well on the ground as they do in the water. Clarkson used a Nissan pickup that he dubbed the Nissank; Hammond used a Volkswagen as he did in the previous amphibious challenge; May went back to his original Triumph Herald, although he upgraded it with some new materials and features.

Starting off in Sidcup, the group drove to Dover, and then attempted to cross the English Channel and make it to Calais in France. Unfortunately, both Hammond and May had issues with their vehicles in the sea and were unable to complete the challenge as their vehicles sank . Meanwhile, Clarkson's Nissank proved effective, and he eventually picked up his two colleagues.

The star in a reasonably priced car for this episode was musician and presenter Jools Holland. He posted a time of 1 minute and 49.9 seconds. The main review of the episode was of the Audi R8, which Clarkson drove and compared to Hammond's very own Porsche 997 Carrera S. The Audi performed better around the track, but both presenters agreed it lacks soul.

18. Britcar 24 Hour Endurance Race — Fiat 500 vs. BMX Riders Through Budapest Race

Episode 9 of Season 10 is a 2007 "Top Gear" episode that was a follow-up to an episode from the previous season. Back in Season 9, the presenters had used tractors to plant seeds and create a biofuel crop. However, when they harvested the crops, they were shocked to find they planted the wrong seeds and are left with 500 gallons of biodiesel instead of the fuel they initially wanted.

To make the best of the situation, the trio used the biodiesel to enter the Britcar 24-hour endurance race at Silverstone. Driving a modified BMW 330d, they managed to qualify but suffered a number of mechanical issues during the race that put them at the back of the grid multiple times. Fortunately, the Stig was able to keep them in the race and they ended up finishing in 39th place overall.

Outside of the main challenge, actor Keith Allen took part in the "Star in a Reasonably Priced Car" segment, recording a time of 1 minute and 51.7 seconds on what was described as one of the wettest days at the "Top Gear" test track in the history of the show. May reviewed the latest Fiat 500 in Hungary while Clarkson compared the Daihatsu Materia hatchback with the Ascari A10.

17. Race Across The Urban Landscape Of St. Petersburg

The Season 22 premiere of "Top Gear" saw the gang take part in a race across the Russian city of Saint Petersburg . The race was essentially a recreation of the Season 10 race where the trio competed to get across London. May chose a tiny Renault for the journey, Hammond cycled, and Clarkson used a hovercraft to travel mainly by water. May ended up winning while the Stig failed to finish after struggling to travel on public transport.

Elsewhere in the episode, Hammond reviewed the Huracán, a replacement for the Lamborghini Gallardo. Pop singer  Ed Sheeran was the star in a reasonably priced car . Sheeran claimed this was the first time that he had ever driven a car, so he had to use an automatic. He posted a time of 1 minute 54.2 seconds in very wet conditions.

One of the most famous moments of this episode came when a lorry pulled out in front of Hammond while he was cycling. This led to a foul-mouthed tirade against the driver that was mostly cut from the original broadcast. However, the uncensored version was included on the DVD release and has become popular on social media platforms such as TikTok.

16. Homemade Ambulance Challenge

Airing in February of 2015, this is the third episode of Season 22 and saw the three main presenters compete in a series of challenges as they created their very own ambulances . After examining the limitations of a normal ambulance used in the U.K., the trio set about designing their very own vehicles that would improve the transport experience for patients. These projects were tested for their usefulness, speed, practicality, and their monetary value. Ultimately, Hammond came out on top with his Chevrolet G20 van, while Clarkson came second with his Porsche 944 Turbo, and May came last with a Ford Scorpio Cardinal.

The star in a reasonably priced car for this episode was Formula One racing driver Daniel Ricciardo . Rather than use the Vauxhall Astra Tech Line GT that was used for the segment from Season 20 onwards, Ricciardo was given the original Suzuki Liana like all previous Formula One drivers to make the leaderboard a level playing field. He set a time of 1 minute and 42.2 seconds, making him the fastest Formula One driver on the leaderboard.

15. Hammond Is Dropped Into British Columbia, Canada To Test A Watch With A Built-In Energy Beacon

Season 22 of "Top Gear" was the last to feature the talents of Clarkson, Hammond, and May following Clarkson's high-profile dismissal from the BBC . Despite the controversy, the eight episodes included in the 2015 season are all rated quite highly by fans. This is the second installment of Season 22 to appear in this article, and there's more from "Top Gear" in 2015 on the way.

This episode sees Hammond testing a specially made watch that is designed to work in severe weather and alert rescue teams when the beacon is activated. However, it ends up alerting Clarkson and May who are forced to rescue Hammond  when he gets stuck. The two choose pickup trucks and race to get to their colleague first.

Outside of the main challenge, the episode also featured standard "Top Gear" segments. Clarkson road tested the Lexus RC F coupe. The star in a reasonably priced car for this episode was Gillian Anderson , best known for her roles in "The X-Files" and "The Fall." She set a time of 1 minute and 48.5 seconds, although the track was deemed to be mildly moist.

14. Making A Train Out Of A Specially Modified Car And Caravans As Carriages

This Season 17 episode first aired in July of 2011 and saw the group try to improve the railway experience in the U.K. Expressing the opinion that traveling by train can be expensive, slow, and inconvenient, the gang adapted a series of different vehicles and caravans so that they can operate on standard railways. Eventually, Hammond and May gave up and stuck with a normal train as they raced against Clarkson's new sports train invention.

Rowan Atkinson, known for his role in "Mr. Bean," was the star in a reasonably priced car and he drove the Kia Ceed around the test track. He managed a time of 1 minute and 42.2 seconds, putting him in second place on the leaderboard behind Matt LeBlanc , who went a tenth of a second quicker.

The Stig  test drove the Nissan GT-R around the track, setting a blistering time that beat out many of its rivals by a significant margin. Meanwhile, the car was compared to the Jaguar XKR-S in a review by Clarkson, who suggested the Nissan GT-R was a better car for most people and far more practical.

13. US Special

First broadcast in February of 2007, the "US Special" was the third episode of Season 9 . As is usual for specials, this episode features none of the standard "Top Gear" in-studio segments. Instead, it features a 60-minute segment that charts the group's progress as they travel through the United States.

The concept behind the special sees the trio attempting to prove that buying cars would be more enjoyable and cheaper than simply renting a car. Given just $1,000 to make their purchases, Clarkson, Hammond, and May end up buying a 1991 Chevrolet Camaro RS, a 1991 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck, and a 1989 Cadillac Brougham. The route sees them go from Miami to New Orleans and meet the Stig's American cousin, who tests each of the cars to determine their performance.

The episode is perhaps best known for a scene where the group are chased from an Alabama gas station . This was in response to hilarious slogans that the presenters had painted on each other's cars, which included a taunt about NASCAR.

12. Race To The North — Ferrari FXX Lap Time — The Stig Revealed

The opening episode of Season 13, this "Top Gear" installment first aired in the summer of 2009. During the "Race to the North" segment, iconic Formula One driver Michael Schumacher appeared as a guest. It was jokingly revealed that Schumacher was actually the Stig , but many were skeptical that the Formula One star could actually be the test driver. One source told The Guardian that this revelation was meant to be a tongue-in-cheek prank.

In the "Race to the North," the team competed against each other as they traveled from London to Edinburgh. The concept was that this would demonstrate what "Top Gear" might look like if it was filmed 60 years ago . Hammond and May drove a Vincent Black Shadow motorbike and a Jaguar XK120, while Clarkson used a Tornado steam locomotive. May went on to win the race by a relatively small margin of just 10 minutes, with Clarkson coming in second.

11. Season 15, Episode 5

First broadcast in July of 2010, Episode 5 of Season 15 of "Top Gear" stands out for a number of reasons. Chief among them is the fact that both Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz take part in the "Star in a Reasonably Priced Car" segment. The pair were promoting their movie " Knight and Day " and finished in nineth and 13th place, respectively, in what ended up being one of the show's most watched episodes in the U.K. with over seven million viewers.

The rest of the episode features two segments that involve Hammond and May. In the first, Hammond raced a group of snowmobile pilots in Sweden as he drove the Volkswagen Touareg. Hammond won thanks to the 130-mph top speed of the car. The final segment saw May attempting to set a new world's record for the fastest car using the new Bugatti Veyron Super Sport. He managed to reach a speed of 259 mph while test driver Pierre-Henri Raphanel made it a staggering 267 mph.

10. Polar Special

The "Polar Special" episode of "Top Gear" first aired in 2007 and marked the first time that the show was broadcast in HD. Clarkson and May attempted to reach the north magnetic pole in a Toyota Hilux Double Cab 3.0L, while the crew used a different modified Hilux for filming and a Toyota Land Cruiser 120. Meanwhile, Hammond raced against the pair using a dog sled pulled by huskies with explorer Matty McNair.

Before the group started their challenge in Canada, they received cold weather training in Australia with the help of Sir Ranulph Fiennes. The journey itself took all of the competitors around 450 miles in total . While the episode was well received by fans , it did come under some criticism.

One of the main complaints focused on a scene where Clarkson and May appeared to be drinking gin and tonics while driving , suggesting they had consumed alcohol while behind the wheel. The BBC Trust later upheld a complaint saying the inclusion of the footage was not justified. Explorers also criticized the episode for making polar expeditions seem easier and less dangerous than they really are.

9. Building Motor Homes

Episode 4 of "Top Gear" Season 15 is known as the "Building Motor Homes" episode. Unlike many others in this list, this particular episode is more of a traditional entry in the series, following the usual format rather than that of a special. Airing in 2010, the main challenge for Clarkson, Hammond, and May was to build their own motorhomes . Using cars they purchased — including a Citroën, Land Rover, and a Lotus — they had to modify the vehicles so that they would work as motorhomes as they traveled across the West Country in the U.K. to test out how well they work in typical situations for campervans.

Model Lauren McAvoy also appeared in a segment where she was driven around the test track by Clarkson. Meanwhile, "The Godfather: Part III" and "Ocean's Eleven" actor  Andy Garcia was the star in a reasonably priced car . Throughout the episode, the presenters also tested a variety of cars, with the Audi R8 V10 Spyder pitted against the latest version of the Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet.

8. Middle East Special

The "Middle East Special" was a 2010 episode of "Top Gear" that saw the trio go on a 1,200-mile trip from Iraq, through Turkey and Syria, and finally reaching Palestine through Jordan. Along the way, the group visited an abandoned theme park, drove through cities such as Aleppo and Bethlehem, and saw landmarks like the Mount of Olives and the Sea of Galilee.

The idea behind the special was to see Clarkson, Hammond, and May follow  the path that the Three Wise Men seemingly took in the Bible when they set out to visit the newborn Jesus. It aired over the Christmas period in 2010 and ran for 76 minutes, making it one of the longest "Top Gear" episodes. They drove a Mazda MX-5, Fiat Barchetta Riviera, and BMW Z3, respectively. The presenters had to modify the cars for challenges, including making them bulletproof and customizing their appearance.

Clarkson himself has since admitted that the "Middle East Special" is one of his favorite episodes . Listing the episode along with the "Botswana Special" and "The Grand Tour" episode where they visited Mongolia, the presenter said that this episode was "probably the most amazing to watch."

7. Botswana Special

First aired on November of 2007, "Botswana Special" is a 60-minute episode of "Top Gear" that acted as the fourth episode of Season 10. The trio of Clarkson, Hammond, and May are forced to purchase secondhand cars with just £1,500, and then travel across the salt flats of Botswana . The three presenters were joined by the Stig's African cousin, who tested the cars purchased by the presenters by racing them around a dirty rally track.

The three vehicles used in the special were a Mercedes-Benz 230 E from 1985, a Lancia Beta coupé from 1981, and an Opel Kadett from 1963. A Volkswagen Beetle was kept in reserve as the backup car, as punishment for any presenter whose car became too damaged to drive. The team eventually arrived after a 1,000-mile trip at the Namibian border, where they ultimately declared that the Beetle was the best car as it had needed no repairs during the journey. The setting's breathtaking visuals and unique scenery were particular highlights among the lighthearted and entertaining action of the presenters.

6. A Tribute To Sabine Schmitz

This episode of "Top Gear" was unusual in that it is considered one of the better episodes despite the fact that it first aired well into the post-2015 era of the show. It also had a tragic overtone, acting as a tribute to Sabine Schmitz . The former professional racing driver who competed most regularly for BMW passed away from cancer in 2021. Before that, she made numerous appearances on "Top Gear" and went on to act as a host on the revamped version of the series, along with the likes of Chris Evans, Matt LeBlanc, Rory Reid, and Chris Harris.

A  number of other former "Top Gear" personalities also returned to pay tribute to their colleague, including Clarkson, Hammond, and May. It aired in April of 2021, just a few weeks after Schmitz's death, and showed important moments from her life as well as some of her best scenes from "Top Gear." Fans and critics alike praised the episode , saying that it was a fitting way to honor the memory of the 51-year-old.

5. Africa Special

Another two-part special, this "Top Gear" episode first aired in March of 2013. The sixth episode of Season 19, this installment sees the three presenters attempting to find the true source of the great river known as the Nile as they traverse east Africa. Along the way, they had to contend with a variety of challenges and obstacles, including hectic traffic and seeing their vehicles damaged in a multitude of ways.

Clarkson chose a BMW 528i Touring for the journey, Hammond picked a Subaru Impreza WRX Estate, and May drove a Volvo 850 R. Throughout the two parts, the trio also had to deal with mud slides and navigating with limited maps and a distinct lack of skills. Like many of the "Top Gear" specials, this episode lacked the usual studio segments and instead focused fully on the main feature.

In reviews, some critics who admitted they were not fans of the series said they actually enjoyed its "Africa Special." Stuart Heritage of The Guardian noted that the special felt more organic and genuine, with real moments of emotion.

4. Burma Special

The "Burma Special" was a two-part "Top Gear" episode that saw the three presenters travel across Burma in derelict lorries. The basic premise is that they would journey to the border with Thailand and attempt to build a bridge across the River Kwai. This was a clear reference to the 1957 film " The Bridge on the River Kwai " starring Alec Guinness. Both parts aired in March of 2014.

Clarkson and Hammond both drove a modified Isuzu TX, although the two lorries looked very different, while May used a Hino FB110. The special sees the trio play soccer with a group of police officers, customize their lorries with paint jobs, and face a constant struggle to keep the vehicles going through tough conditions. According to The Guardian , the episode was "undeniably funny" and full of childish pranks that would make most viewers laugh.

3. Bolivia Special

Part of Season 14 , the "Bolivia Special" first aired in 2009 shortly after Christmas. Despite being called the "Bolivia Special," the episode actually takes place in several South American countries, as the presenters journey from the Amazon rainforest in the center of Bolivia down to the Pacific coast of Chile.

Given £3,500 to purchase vehicles, the gang ends up with a Range Rover, a Suzuki SJ40, and a Toyota Land Cruiser that are transported up the river on a raft. Before the group can get going, they are forced to find a way of getting the cars off the boat and onto land. Other challenges involved waterproofing the cars so they could cross safely over a river.

The episode ended up being incredibly popular with viewers, becoming the most watched show on the BBC when it aired, attracting 6.4 million viewers in the U.K. alone. Highlights included confrontation with local drug lords and the infamous Road of Death, one of the world's most dangerous roads .

2. Vietnam Special

The eighth episode of Season 12 of "Top Gear" is the "Vietnam Special," where the trio of presenters were given 15 million đồng to buy motorbikes to travel across the Asian country. In total, the presenters traveled some 1,000 miles, going from Ho Chi Minh City to Hạ Long Bay. Unlike most episodes of the series, it ran for a total of 75 minutes and didn't feature any of the traditional elements that are usually included in "Top Gear" episodes, such as "Star in a Reasonably Priced Car."

While most "Top Gear" episodes are very much focused on the vehicles, "Vietnam Special" stood out. Director and producer  Andy Wilman said that the story of this installment was "skewed towards the three guys." Many viewers and critics agreed that this allowed the hosts to show more of their chemistry and banter with each other in a way that was not usually possible. Hot Cars suggested the fact that Clarkson was forced to use a motorbike when he hates them so much added to the comedy.

1. Season 22, Episode 8

This episode of "Top Gear" was originally due to air in March of 2015 but was delayed following an incident involving Jeremy Clarkson. He was suspended on March 10, just days before the episode was due to hit TV screens. The presenter was ultimately let go by the BBC when  the corporation decided not to renew his contract following what it described as an "unprovoked physical attack" on a producer of the show.

The episode itself featured few of the common elements of a standard "Top Gear" episode and opened with May and Hammond explaining that it had been put together using two features that had been filmed for the previous season. It aired in June of 2015 , following a lengthy hiatus for the show and was the last to feature the three main presenters before they were replaced for Season 23 by Chris Evans and Matt LeBlanc .

The first of the two films saw the trio purchase classic convertible cars for the English summer and learn what it takes to look after the vehicles and the culture that surrounds them. The second feature tasked the presenters with choosing an SUV to take part in a series of challenges designed to test out their abilities.

The 10 Best Top Gear Adventures, Ranked

Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond journeyed around the world, hosting Top Gear and showing off vehicles in unique settings.

Top Gear has long been a staple of British comedy television, turning Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond into household names. The series saw the three friends complete a number of unusual car-related challenges and, as time went on, sent them around the world on adventures. Traveling everywhere from the war-torn Middle-East to the Australian outback, the series was nothing short of epic in scale.

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While the team are now enjoying further adventures with Amazon's The Grand Tour , their journeys with the BBC's Top Gear were some of TV's greatest adventures. Although a British series, Top Gear slowly became a global phenomenon, reaching almost every country with its journeys and antics. Although the series is still on the air, the iconic trio of Clarkson, Hammond and May departed in 2015. By far, theirs were the greatest adventures in the series.

10 Vietnam Put The Three Top Gear Friends On Motorcycles

In the "Vietnam Special," the three Top Gear hosts were left in Vietnam with shoe boxes of cash and told to find a means of transportation. Initially giddy at the sight of all the cash, they soon found out it was only worth $1000 and couldn't buy a car, leaving them with motorcycles.

They then set off across Vietnam , with Clarkson initially struggling to figure out how to ride. In typical fashion, they inconvenience one another with cumbersome gifts, challenging each other to make it to their destination without breaking them. In the final challenge, they must modify their bikes for the water.

9 Patagonia Landed The Top Gear Trio In Hot Water

Although the "Patagonia Special" has gone down as one of the most controversial entries in Top Gear history, it was a fun and touching road trip. With each man behind the wheel of a classic V8, they made their way down to the southernmost town in the world.

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The special came to a premature close when Clarkson found himself at the heart of a touchy subject: the Falklands War. As they came to blows with locals, the crew had to plot an exit strategy, leading to an escape in the style of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid .

8 The Middle East Was A Nativity-Themed Journey

In the "Middle East Special," the Top Gear trio were thrust into an Iraqi airfield in three super cars, immediately having to do some evasive driving. Navigating political divisions in the region, James May getting injured and Hammond getting sick, they make their way through Iraq, Syria and Jordan.

As they make their way through, they have to modify their cars for the desert, transforming their cars to pass through one of the borders undetected. In the second half, the trio draw nearer to Nazareth and, in typical nativity tradition, set about buying gifts to mirror those brought to Jesus.

7 Australia Was A Great Exploration Of The Outback

In the Australian road trip episode, the Top Gear trio were each put in GT cars and sent out on a four-day road trip across the Northern Territory. They race towards their final challenge, a giant cattle drive where they have to use their cars to assist in rounding up the cows.

The trio enjoyed speed tests, drag races and the Australian environment, sure to make stops to enjoy a good evening of fishing together. The episode also featured a fun special guest appearance from 24 star Kiefer Sutherland as the star in a reasonably priced car.

6 The Canadian Mountain Rescue Top Gear Episode Was A Race Of Survival

Seeing Richard Hammond left to his own devices on top of a desolate snowy mountain, and had the episode double as a race and a survival special. While Richard was channeling the energy of a Bear Grylls show, Clarkson and May slugged it out through the Canadian wilderness in their trucks.

The two drivers, mostly indifferent to Richard's situation, decided to make a bet that whoever made it to Hammond first didn't have to rescue him. As they enjoyed the Canadian landscape and mountains, viewers were treated to Gillian Anderson as the star in a reasonably priced car.

5 The North Pole Was One Of Top Gear's Most Daring Adventures

Top Gear's North Pole race channeled the adventurism of the polar expeditions of old, this time pitting the dog sleds against a modern truck. As Hammond navigated the harsh conditions of sledding, Clarkson and May enjoyed the heated comfort of their truck.

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The contrasted methods of exploration, the old sled dogs against the new and powerful truck, made this an excellent race to the North Pole. One of the show's first specials, it was a great entry as one of the show's many comparisons of old and new and wheels versus other forms of travel.

4 Bolivia Was A Fun Journey Through The Amazon

Beginning with the three hosts being left by their cars on a boat in the Amazon, the "Bolivia Special" had the Top Gear crew battling the elements, cutting through vines and trees on the way. If the journey itself wasn't entertainment enough, their efforts just to get the cars off the boat was plenty of humor.

As they pushed on through the jungle, they found their way to a main road - which led them to one of the most dangerous roads in the world. Their plucky and robust 4x4s made it to their destination, but in the final minutes one of the guys had an unexpected loss.

3 Botswana Had Some Of The Funniest Moments Of Top Gear

In the "Botswana Special," the trio were given a budget of £1500 and instructed to find the best car possible for the trek ahead. They were tasked with traveling across Botswana in any car other than a 4x4 to prove to viewers back home that driving on roads wasn't as hard as was being made out.

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The Botswana episode has a special place in the hearts of many fans for Hammond's impressively durable car, "Oliver." The sequence where the trio pass over the Makgadikgadi Pan salt flats, beginning with an unexpected visit by Botswana's vice president, was especially memorable.

2 Burma Sought To Remake Bridge On The River Kwai

Taking inspiration from the acclaimed war drama Bridge on the River Kwai , the team drove through Myanmar using trucks. As they made their way through the nation, they met members of the military fighting in the Burmese Civil War, even enjoying a party together.

In classic Top Gear tradition, viewers got to see and enjoy the gang renovate their trucks into living spaces, though some fared better than others. When they finally reached their destination on what they believed to be the River Kwai, they began the hard task of building their bridge.

1 Africa Was Pure Adventurism For The Top Gear Trio

By far the greatest Top Gear adventure, the "Africa Special" sent the three friends on a quest through Africa in search of the true source of the River Nile. Fancying themselves as the modern equivalent of the Victorian British adventurers, they purchase estate cars and set off.

Modifying their homes for living, they made their way through jungle and muck alike, passing through Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania, even passing over Lake Victoria. As they neared their destination, the race heated up and had the trio get out of their car and hunt for the source of the Nile on foot.

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1. Top Gear (2002–2022) Episode: Winter Olympics (2006)

TV-MA | 60 min | Adventure, Sport, Talk-Show

The boys are having their very own Winter Olympic Games in Norway by using cars for each event. Jeremy and James races each other in the biathlon event using SUVs. Jeremy takes the Volvo ... See full summary  »

Directors: James Bryce , Phil Churchward , Nigel Simpkiss | Stars: Jeremy Clarkson , Richard Hammond , James May , Ben Collins

2. Top Gear (2002–2022) Episode: U. S. Special (2007)

TV-MA | 51 min | Adventure, Sport, Talk-Show

Jeremy, Richard and James head to the United States, where they each have to buy a car in Miami for less than US$1000 and drive it across four states to New Orleans. One of the challenges ... See full summary  »

Director: James Bryce | Stars: Jeremy Clarkson , Richard Hammond , James May , Ben Collins

3. Top Gear (2002–2022) Episode: Polar Special (2007)

TV-MA | 52 min | Adventure, Sport, Talk-Show

It's the ultimate test of man against machine - or should that be dog against machine - as the Top Gear team set out on one of their most ambitious and arduous challenges ever. Jeremy ... See full summary  »

Director: Nigel Simpkiss | Stars: Jeremy Clarkson , Richard Hammond , James May , Matty McNair

4. Top Gear (2002–2022) Episode: Botswana Special (2007)

Jeremy, James and Richard each buy a used two-wheel drive car for £1500 and drive it for 1,000 miles (1,600 kilometres) across Botswana from the Zimbabwe border across the Makgadikgadi salt... See full summary  »

Director: James Bryce | Stars: Jeremy Clarkson , Richard Hammond , James May , The Stig

5. Top Gear (2002–2022) Episode: Vietnam Special (2008)

TV-MA | 74 min | Adventure, Sport, Talk-Show

The boys headed to Vietnam for epic road trip across the country. Each of them were given 15 million dong (about US$ 1000) to spend on buying some wheels and must make it to the north of Vietnam.

Director: Phil Churchward | Stars: Jeremy Clarkson , Richard Hammond , James May

Votes: 1,139

6. Top Gear (2002–2022) Episode: Bolivia Special (2009)

TV-PG | 76 min | Adventure, Sport, Talk-Show

The boys went to Bolivia for a 1000-mile epic journey from the Amazon Rainforest to the Pacific Ocean. For this journey, they have to buy cars that are 4WD (in which the producers recommend... See full summary  »

Director: Nigel Simpkiss | Stars: Jeremy Clarkson , Richard Hammond , James May

7. Top Gear (2002–2022) Episode: Middle East Special (2010)

TV-MA | 76 min | Adventure, Sport, Talk-Show

Clarkson, Hammond and May travel across the Middle East in a £3500 sports car to reach Jerusalem, and encounter all the political minefields (and the real ones) the Three Wise Men didn't.

8. Top Gear (2002–2022) Episode: India Special (2011)

TV-PG | 88 min | Adventure, Sport, Talk-Show

The gang embarks on a trade mission to India. Equipped with three old British cars and a range of uniquely British products, they set off on an epic road trip across one of the world's most fascinating and challenging countries.

Director: Phil Churchward | Stars: Jeremy Clarkson , Richard Hammond , James May , Andy Wilman

9. Top Gear (2002–2022) Episode: Africa Special, Part 1 (2013)

TV-14 | 59 min | Adventure, Sport, Talk-Show

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 ... See full summary  »

10. Top Gear (2002–2022) Episode: Africa Special, Part 2 (2013)

TV-MA | 58 min | Adventure, Sport, Talk-Show

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 mud slides and some ... See full summary  »

11. Top Gear (2002–2022) Episode: Burma Special: Part 1 (2014)

TV-PG | 63 min | Adventure, Sport, Talk-Show

In the first of two-part special, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May are on a mission to build a bridge over the River Kwai in Thailand. In order to do so, they must first ... See full summary  »

Director: Kit Lynch Robinson | Stars: Jeremy Clarkson , Richard Hammond , James May

12. Top Gear (2002–2022) Episode: Burma Special: Part 2 (2014)

TV-14 | 62 min | Adventure, Sport, Talk-Show

Three daring BBC presenters continue their journey through the Shan region of Burma. Later on they discover another challenge waiting for them at the river Kwai.

Director: Kit Lynch Robinson | Stars: Jeremy Clarkson , James May , Richard Hammond

13. Top Gear (2002–2022) Episode: Patagonia Special: Part 1 (2014)

TV-PG | 62 min | Adventure, Sport, Talk-Show

Clarkson, Hammond and May embark on a journey to the southernmost point of South America.

Director: James Bryce | Stars: Jeremy Clarkson , Richard Hammond , James May

14. Top Gear (2002–2022) Episode: Patagonia Special: Part 2 (2014)

Clarkson, Hammond and May embark on an epic journey in three used V8 cars to the most southern tip of America.

15. The Grand Tour (2016–2024) Episode: The Beach (Buggy) Boys - Part 1 (2016)

TV-14 | 44 min | Comedy, Sport, Talk-Show

In the first of two special shows, The Grand Tour abandons its usual travelling tent for a road trip across Namibia as Jeremy Clarkson , Richard Hammond and James May attempt to demonstrate ... See full summary  »

Directors: Phil Churchward , Kit Lynch Robinson | Stars: Jeremy Clarkson , Richard Hammond , James May

Votes: 2,486

16. The Grand Tour (2016–2024) Episode: The Beach (Buggy) Boys - Part 2 (2016)

TV-14 | 58 min | Comedy, Sport, Talk-Show

In the second show of a two-part special, Jeremy Clarkson , Richard Hammond and James May continue in their epic trip across Namibia as they attempt to prove that beach buggies are brilliant... See full summary  »

Votes: 2,285

17. The Grand Tour (2016–2024) Episode: Feed the World (2018)

TV-14 | 55 min | Comedy, Sport, Talk-Show

The presenters are forced to work together to transport fish to impoverished communities in Mozambique's interior. The starting point is Mozambique's capital, Maputo, at the very southern end of the country.

Stars: Jeremy Clarkson , Richard Hammond , James May

Votes: 1,938

18. The Grand Tour (2016–2024) Episode: The Colombia Special Part 1 (2019)

TV-14 | 54 min | Comedy, Sport, Talk-Show

In a special episode of the show, Clarkson, Hammond and May clatter across Colombia in a Jeep Wrangler, a Chevrolet Silverado pick-up, and a Fiat Panda 4x4.

Votes: 2,048

19. The Grand Tour (2016–2024) Episode: The Colombia Special Part 2 (2019)

TV-14 | 66 min | Comedy, Sport, Talk-Show

In part two of this episode, Clarkson, Hammond and May continue their task of getting high-quality photos depicting interesting animals. In Colombia, they drive a Jeep Wrangler, Chevrolet Silverado pick-up and a Fiat Panda 4x4.

Votes: 2,014

20. The Grand Tour (2016–2024) Episode: The Mongolia Special-Survival of the Fattest (2019)

TV-14 | 92 min | Comedy, Sport, Talk-Show

Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May are dropped in the vast wilderness of Mongolia and told to await a delivery.

Votes: 4,266

21. The Grand Tour (2016–2024) Episode: The Grand Tour Presents: Seamen (2019)

TV-MA | 91 min | Comedy, Sport, Talk-Show

The route begins in Cambodia at Siem Reap and then winds downriver to Tonlé Sap lake, before joining the Mekong Delta and sailing into Vietnam. The final port of call is Vung Tau, in south Vietnam.

Votes: 4,281

22. The Grand Tour (2016–2024) Episode: The Grand Tour Presents: A Massive Hunt (2020)

TV-MA | 90 min | Comedy, Sport, Talk-Show

Hosts Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May journey through Madagascar in search of buried treasure.

Votes: 3,435

23. The Grand Tour (2016–2024) Episode: The Grand Tour Presents: Lochdown (2021)

TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Sport, Talk-Show

The presenters are celebrating the great 70s American cars they saw in TV shows, as they road trip around Scotland, creating chaos on the streets of Edinburgh and building a homemade floating bridge across the Hebridean sea.

Director: Phil Churchward | Stars: Jeremy Clarkson , Richard Hammond , James May , Abbie Eaton

Votes: 2,701

24. The Grand Tour (2016–2024) Episode: The Grand Tour Presents: Carnage A Trois (2021)

TV-14 | 68 min | Comedy, Sport, Talk-Show

On a road trip, the trio dish up a hair-raising mountain climb, bomb defusals, propeller powered cars, helicopter stunts and the most thrilling race of their lives before reaching the English Channel for a jaw dropping medieval climax.

Stars: Jeremy Clarkson , Richard Hammond , James May , Abbie Eaton

Votes: 2,673

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Top Gear & Grand Tour Specials: RANKED

Ranking the Specials from the old Top Gear and Grand Tour specials. I am looking at the special that are hosted by James May, Jeremy Clarkson, and Richard Hammond. I am also focusing on the specials, the 60+ minute long specials.

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1. The Grand Tour: A Scandi Flick 2022

2. Top Gear: Botswana Special 2007

3. Top Gear: The Great African Adventure 2013

4. Top Gear: Middle East Special 2010

5. The Grand Tour Presents: A Massive Hunt 2020

6. The Grand Tour: Eurocrash 2023

7. The Grand Tour Presents: Seamen 2019

8. The Grand Tour Presents: Lochdown 2021

9. Top Gear: India Special 2011

10. Top Gear: Vietnam Special 2008

11. Top Gear: The Burma Special 2014

12. Top Gear: Polar Special 2007

13. Top Gear: Patagonia Special 2014

14. Top Gear: The Perfect Road Trip 2013

15. Top Gear: Bolivia Special 2009

16. The Grand Tour: Sand Job 2024

17. Top Gear: US Special 2007

18. Top Gear: Winter Olympics 2006

19. The Grand Tour Presents: Carnage A Trois 2021

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The Grand Tour: All The Special Episodes Ranked From Worst To Best

Despite The Grand Tour being presented by Jeremy Clarkson , Richard Hammond, and James May from Top Gear , it felt very different from the BBC car show. For one, fans complained of the show feeling more scripted than before. Regardless of this, it’s still been incredibly successful with it now becoming a show that focuses on specials only, with no more studio/tent episodes alongside an audience. So, with the new Scotland special on the way as well as a special that found the trio in Wales and Warwickshire, we had to go through all of the special episodes released up to this point.

So, with one hell of a budget from Amazon, The Grand Tour has managed to explore the world in all sort of different cars, and even boats. But which are the best to watch? Read on and we’ll find out together. We’ll go from the worst to the best episodes in this list. Enjoy.

The Grand Tour Presents: Seamen

This was possibly one of the least liked specials from The Grand Tour, with fans complaining about a lack of storyline and a severe lack of cars. Clarkson, Hammond, and May boat from Siem Reap, Cambodia to Vũng Tàu, Vietnam, on the Mekong Delta. May brought a 1939 Wooden Cruiser, Hammond a Scarab, and Clarkson brought a custom-built PBR.

Interestingly, this was the first episode without the usual writer Richard Porter behind the script and was the first to really come under negative criticism from fans. While there’s a definite correlation here, it was also the first full episode of The Grand Tour without the tent. It may have been too much of a change from the previous season.

Executive Producer Andy William found the change of format very challenging . He told BT the following:

“We’ve always tried to make a special feel special,” he said. “If you look back at the Top Gear ones, they started at an hour. Then they became 90 minutes. Then some of them became two-parters. None of that was planned. The key thing is the 90 minutes. That’s the biggest thing that beats you around the head. “A 90-minute special needs a narrative. In an hour you can piss around more. Just jump around like children with too much sugar. But these longer specials need a journey and narrative, which is added pressure.”

Sea To Unsalty Sea

It’s difficult to choose from the rest of The Grand Tour specials which one comes after the boating episode because simply, they’re all brilliant. But Sea to Unsalty Sea was a little… dull(?) compared to the other special episodes on this list. They basically drove three very expensive GT cars from Georgia to Azerbaijan and not a lot happened. Clarkson, Hammond, and May drove three grand tourers: an Aston Martin DBS, a BMW M8, and a Bentley Continental GT.

These cars aren’t anything to complain about, but we’re used to something a bit more interesting over three performance cars that aren’t going to break down, have no real issues that the trio will have to deal with, and have no real connection to where they’re driving. On top of this, the story of the episode was to find the perfect car for someone who lives in Georgia but wants to eat freshwater fish. It’s not quite finding the source of the River Nile, is it?

International Buffoon’s Vacation

Okay, now we’re getting into the good stuff and an episode that we’d actually want to go back to and watch again. In this special episode, Clarkson, Hammond and May went on holiday to the United States in three RVs and unsurprisingly didn’t want to share vehicles. So, they each bought their own RV and modified them to suit their own tastes. Clarkson’s RV became a yacht for the road, Hammond made his… completely useless, and May made his into a pub – not so surprising as this was very close to his reveal on DriveTribe that he had actually bought a pub back in England.

This episode was full of challenges the trio had to manoeuvre around making it much better than the previous episode in this list. And of course, we were treated to the joke in the RV park of putting the word a*al in front of the RV names. Comedic genius at its best. Then, when the episode was coming to an end, The American made a shocking appearance after being replaced by racing driver Abbie Eaton in the previous season.

Feed The World

This was the first episode I watched of The Grand Tour which reminded me of the good old days of Top Gear . It began with the outline of the mission: to take fish from the coast to a developing village in the centre of Mozambique. May was constantly being soaked thanks to his poor design of keeping the fish in a tank behind the driver’s seat, and the other two presenters were faced with several other challenges throughout their adventure.

The largest of challenges came in the form of a crash by Richard Hammond, who fell off his bike thirty times! He told us the following:

“Things that have gone wrong this series, I think we missed a flight or two but that is just logistics. Imagine corralling us around the world, it is not an easy task. I had a slight incident in Switzerland when I departed the road backwards in quite a fast car but I also crashed a number of times on a motorcycle in Mozambique. Basically, what’s gone wrong is I keep getting injured.”

This was a rather controversial special episode thanks to the awkward ending where the trio left a struggling, developing village in a helicopter. This outraged the public who wondered whether Clarkson, Hammond and May really did help the village, and the fact the jokes at the end revolved around the village not being able to feed itself.

#thegrandtour really unimpressed with the latest episode. Is feeding the world's most deprived people such a minor issue that you feel you can laugh about it? Was a massive fan but my opinion of you lads has really changed! #notfunny #inconsiderate #hungernotcomedy #amazonfailure — Carrie Tough (@ToughCarrie) February 18, 2018

The Beach Buggy Boys

The first season of The Grand Tour certainly had its ups and downs, and plenty of fans were quick to say that they didn’t enjoy it. Celebrity Brain Crash was a bit weird, The American was unloved, and compared to Top Gear, everything felt very high budget, when the best part of the TG days was the trio struggling to make something brilliant out of not a lot of money. But, then the two-part special arrived and everything in the world was good again.

In this episode, the trio each bought a beach buggy and modified it to suit their individual tastes before driving across the deserts of Namibia. The style felt like Top Gear again, and this alongside the 4k filming quality of the upgraded camera crew and the gorgeous landscapes of Namibia, plus a certain d**do joke, this was a brilliant episode and a return to form.

Again, Hammond almost crashed after driving over a blind sand dune, but somehow he survived despite closing his eyes and hoping for the best.

Survival of the Fattest

This was by far one of the best episodes of The Grand Tour to date, and this was for one very special reason. The presenters arrived in Mongolia and were straight away challenged to build their own car in order for them to return to civilisation. The car they built was based on a Land Rover, and Hammond and May had to put up with Clarkson’s love of hammers while surviving on rations of food and water while they put it together. Finally, once they’d built the off-roader, they named it John , and since then it has been a legendary part of The Grand Tour’s short but rich history.

Fans loved it, but presenter Jeremy Clarkson wasn’t a fan .

Posting on Twitter, Clarkson wrote: “I really hope you enjoy the Grand Tour Mongolia Special as much as I hated making it.”

The episode was full of incredible tracking shots, hilarious moments between the trio and their trusty John, and a real story, making it one of the greatest episodes yet.

The Grand Tour Presents: A Massive Hunt

The latest episode of The Grand Tour, A Massive Hunt , follows the trio as they drive over the rough roads of Madagascar with three modified cars as they search for lost pirate treasure. Each of the cars were randomly chosen at the beginning of the episode, and when they realised it involved driving over some of the worst roads in the world, they were modified for such a task.

Clarkson chose a Bentley GT Continental and heavily modified it with larger wheels, longer travelling suspension, and underbody armour, as well as a host of other small changes to improve its off-road abilities. Hammond chose a Ford Focus RS, which he modified with tracks. Unfortunately, while the tracks were a great idea in theory, they ended up being useless. It was so useless in fact, that the Focus RS is the only vehicle to not finish a challenge.

May chose a Caterham, and while it made it with only a change of rear wheels, it was incredibly uncomfortable for the presenter who was soaked in mud by the end of the episode.

In the end, they didn’t find the treasure, but they did blow up a beach, and that always makes me feel better.

The Grand Tour: The Colombia Special

The Colombia Special was a spectacular and nostalgic trip through the country as Clarkson, Hammond, and May go on a photography trip in a Jeep Wrangler, A Chevrolet Silverado (with flames plastered down the side), and a Fiat Panda 4×4. They’re hunting for Amazon screensavers, but encounter plenty of trouble along the way, making it a memorable and hilarious episode. It’s also incredibly reminiscent of the old Top Gear days. 

This episode made headlines however, when Jeremy Clarkson was accused of being homophobic after making jokes about his Jeep being a gay icon. Singer Will Young was very vocal about this on Twitter, where he complained about these jokes. 

Jeremy was quick to respond in a column on The Sun, where he talked about Young’s outburst:

“But this week, he went berserk on Twitter, saying that I’d been homophobic in the most recent episode of  The Grand Tour ,” Clarkson writes.

“Many gay people who’d seen the show said they couldn’t see a problem. None of my leftie friends could either. One even said I should tell him to stop being so gay.

“I won’t do that though. And nor will I suggest, once again, that mobile phones should be fitted with breathalysers to stop people drinking and tweeting.”

He finished his column in a spectacular fashion: 

“No. Instead, I will apologise to Will for causing him some upset and reassure him that I know I’m not homophobic as I very much enjoy watching lesbians on the internet.”

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The Best Road Trips Ever Taken by the 'Top Gear' Trio

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If you have the pleasure of being outside the UK and watching Top Gear , you’ll just know the three hosts, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May, as reasonably affable hosts of an entertaining TV show. However, if you’re based in the UK, you’ll be far more familiar with Clarkson’s views espoused through his column in the right wing tabloid The Sun and the embarrassing campaign – led by a man driving a tank through London while dressed as The Stig – designed to appeal Clarkson’s firing for punching a producer.

But, despite this, we’ll freely admit that Top Gear is an entertaining show. And a large part of what made Top Gear entertaining was its road trips, taking different cars around the world and seeing how they fared in varying conditions. The blend of choppy editing, fast cars and the three hosts means the road trips often resemble a Ken Loach-directed version of The Fast and The Furious, in a good way. If you haven’t seen the show but still like cars, let this be your primer into the world of Top Gear and their soon to launch show, The Grand Tour . The trio’s new show will appear on Amazon Prime from November 18, with the company spending a reported £160 million ($202 million USD) for 36 episodes of the show. To whet your appetite for their triumphant return, here’s a guide to the best road trips and treks ever done by Jezza, Hamster and ‘Captain Slow.’

Search for Driving Heaven (Series 10, Episode 1)

Vietnam Motorbike Special (Series 12, Episode 8)

France (Series 3, Episode 7)

Bonneville Salt Flats (Series 12, Episode 2)

Japan (Series 11, Episode 4)

Bolivia Special (Series 14, Episode 6)

The North Pole (Series 9, Episode 8)

The German Border (Series 15, Episode 2)  

Botswana (Series 10, Episode 4)

Crossing the English Channel (Series 10, Episode 2)

US Special (Series 9, Episode 3)

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10 best top gear specials.

For close to 30 seasons, Top Gear has thrilled car lovers with detailed reviews and solid jokes. Adding to the awesomeness are the specials.

• The trio's journey through Vietnam on motorbikes in the Vietnam Special is a refreshing change from their usual car-centered adventures.
• The exploration of Bolivia in the Bolivia Special features sensationalized moments and breathtaking scenes along a dangerous mountain road.
• The Middle East Special erases misconceptions about the region as the presenters navigate through Bethlehem with a hint of paranoia.

Top Gear has been a popular reality TV show for over 30 years, and it's time to talk about the best specials. Jeremy Clarkson, James May, and Richard consistently prove their Midas touch is everlasting. In The Grand Tour special, the car experts maintain their comedic form as they journey across Norway and engage in all forms of mischief. Even though the presenters have adapted to life away from the BBC, their work in Top Gear is still remembered fondly.

On their former show, the trio occasionally went on road trips to different countries where they explored the landscapes as well as the different cultures. With a running time that was longer than the standard 60 minutes of the normal episodes, the specials were always something to look forward to. There have been funny episodes of Top Gear , but which is the best overall?

1 Vietnam Special

Top gear season 12.

While there were no cars involved, the Vietnam Special became one of the best episodes ever . In the episode, the trio travels 1000 miles across Vietnam using motorbikes. The special is rejuvenating due to the lack of cars. Even more interesting is that the decision to go on motorbikes is born out of circumstances, since it turns out the money they were given isn’t enough to buy a car in Vietnam.

That alone brings the discussion of vehicles being too expensive in developing countries. Jeremy getting snubbed while begging motorists to sell their cars to him at a thruway price and the trio bragging about achieving something American soldiers failed to do during the Vietnam War were notable moments, as they crossed the entire country in less than 10 days.

2 Bolivia Special

Top gear season 14.

In this special, the presenters are given £3,500 to buy locally used cars, after which they journey from the Bolivian rainforests to the coast of Chile. Apart from beautifully shot scenes, the sensationalized moments, including one where they move through the Amazon vegetation, look like they are taken from one of the best jungle movies.

Furthermore, there have been many breathtaking Top Gear moments, but the one where they travel across the dangerous 40-mile mountain road known El Camino de la Muerte (Death Road) feels tense . To sprinkle some horror into the proceedings, there are several crosses across the road to serve as a reminder of how many people have died there.

3 USA Special

Top gear season 9.

In the USA special, the presenters travel from Miami to New Orleans in used cars to find out if renting a car is cheaper than owning one. The tendency of Clarkson, May, and Hammond to unapologetically say and do offensive things is one of the major reasons Top Gear stands out from other projects that are considered great car shows. Even better is the never-ending “Britain is better than America” argument on the show, since Top Gear is a British show . This time, the presenters become even more daring in their efforts to offend Americans, making the viewers eager to see what the repercussions will be.

4 Botswana Special

Top gear season 10.

Clarkson, May, and Hammond buy cheap cars and travel across rough Botswana country lanes to prove that the said rides are better than SUVs. Using cars that aren’t designed for off-road use in a country with bad roads is an even bigger test for the presenters, but they manage. Along the way, they showcase their improvisational skills as they strip down their cars to skeletons to reduce weight. Hammond falls in love with his 1963 Opel Kadett (nicknamed Oliver) and is overwhelmed with grief when it sinks.

5 Patagonia Special

Top gear season 22.

In the Patagonia special, the car experts travel from Chile to Argentina in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the tiny-block V8 engine. The special remains memorable because it marks the only time the presenters and crew almost die. All the mayhem in Argentina is triggered by Jeremy’s number plate (H982 FKL), which the locals feel is a reference to the Falklands War. In a scene that could as well mirror that of a thriller, the trio makes a hasty treat to Chile as they are attacked by angry locals.

6 Polar Special

In this special, Clarkson and May attempt to be the first people to reach the Magnetic North Pole using a car. Events are spiced up by the fact that the duo has to race against Hammond, who has opted to use the dog sled (the main means of transport in the arctic). This gives the special a true North Pole experience. In regard to the hilarious ending, everyone gets christened with a funny name after adding “Sir Ranulph” in front of their own name in honor of Sir Ranulph Fienness. Clarkson becomes furious after being denied a chance to brag, since Hammond never makes it to the finish line.

7 Burma Special

Top gear season 21.

In this special, the gearheads travel across Burma in lorries, so they can get to Thailand and build a bridge across the River Kwai. Cinephiles will love the fact that the premise of the special is a nod to one of the best war dramas, The Bridge Across The River Kwai. Given how resourceful they are, Jeremy, Clarkson, and May build a bridge. Since buddies can always be trusted to find all sorts of creative ways to have fun, they decided to engage in a drag race in the capital.

8 Africa Special

Top gear season 19.

In the Africa special, the presenters buy cheap cars and travel across East Africa to find the source of the River Nile. The special lives up to its bold announcement: " You’ve seen David Attenborough's take on Africa, now it’s time to see Top Gear’s take on Africa ." From analyzing the intense traffic jam of Kampala to showcasing the vast landscapes that lead to Lake Victoria, the film takes viewers on a satisfying adventure. The challenges are ever ending, too, with the 3 friends having to convert their cars into bedrooms after lacking a place to sleep and going on a fresh search after realizing that Lake Victoria isn’t actually the source of the Nile.

9 Nepal Special

Top gear season 27.

The only special not to be done by the original trio sees Chris Harris, Paddy McGuinness, and Freddie Flintoff drive through Nepal in £6000 cars. Though the humor that Clarkson and company are known for is lacking, the experts do a great job of analyzing their cars as well as the locations they travel to. Images of the lush scenery remain in the retina, too, and so do the well-constructed roads.

10 Middle East Special

Top gear season 16.

In this special, the presenters recreate the path to Bethlehem. The special does actually erase the misconceptions people have about the Middle East, with the presenters getting to have the time of their lives. What’s better is watching the normally courageous Jeremy become paranoid and insists on making his car bulletproof, just in case. It's one of the best specials on Top Gear .

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50 best Top Gear episodes

The popular and long-running show “Top Gear” has a simple premise: test how car manufacturers’ claims stack up against reality. The way the show accomplishes this is as simple as it is varied—send its hosts to different parts of the world with specific types of cars, ranging from rare and high-end vintage editions to contemporary mass-market cars (or “Reasonably Priced Cars,” as the show calls them), to find out just what kind of extremes the cars can handle.

The range of vehicles the show has covered since launching in 2002 is breathtaking. The hosts (James May, Richard Hammond, and Jeremy Clarkson, until the latter was dismissed in 2015) have traveled everywhere from Vietnam to Palm Springs to Myanmar—a country that was largely off-limits to Westerners until several years before that episode was filmed. By providing varied backdrops for vehicle testing, the show gives audiences breathtaking footage of countrysides and cities all over the world that they might not otherwise have the chance to see.

The “Top Gear” hosts (colloquially known as “the boys”) don’t just limit themselves to cars in their wanderings. Episodes of the show have featured everything from motorbikes to ambulances to tertiary adventuring gear such as emergency watches for those whose travels might find them stranded in remote locations. The resultant episodes bring together an astonishing array of gear and scenery in combination.

For a show with such breadth, it’s no surprise there are many fan-favorite episodes to choose from. To narrow down the absolute top of the top for those looking to dip into the show for the first time, or for enthusiasts hoping to go back and relive the show’s best moments, Stacker compiled IMDb data on all “Top Gear” episodes and ranked them according to IMDb user rating as of March 16, 2020, with user votes being used as the tiebreaker.

Strap in, start your engine, and prepare for the ride of your life. These are the 50 best episodes of “Top Gear.”

#50. Season 14, Episode 2

- IMDb user rating: 8.4 - Votes: 211 - Air date: March 22, 2010

Going green is the theme of this episode, in which Jeremy, Richard, and James all attempt to build an electric car and put it through the stringent safety testing process such cars must go through before being sold to the public. Elsewhere, it’s a battle of continents, as an American Corvette takes on a European Audi on the race track. Film star Michael Sheen (“Frost/Nixon”) makes a guest appearance.

#49. Season 15, Episode 6

- IMDb user rating: 8.4 - Votes: 219 - Air date: Nov. 1, 2010

Vintage car enthusiasts will love this episode, in which old British roadsters are taken for a spin through the English countryside, with the lads stopping to visit what remains of Britain’s car manufacturing industry along the way. The episode offers a fascinating glimpse into an old TVR factory in Blackpool—and a cameo from everybody’s favorite eccentric movie star Jeff Goldblum.

#48. Season 17, Episode 2

- IMDb user rating: 8.4 - Votes: 232 - Air date: Aug. 29, 2011

In a quest to determine the world’s best hatchback car, the boys take a road trip through Northern Italy with a car enthusiast’s destination in mind: the Monaco Grand Prix. A significant dispute erupts over which hatch might lay claim to the title, as Jeremy, Richard, and James race around the Riviera in their research.

#47. Season 19, Episode 5

- IMDb user rating: 8.4 - Votes: 252 - Air date: March 4, 2013

Anyone who has ever felt confused by the rapidly evolving technology in modern cars will want to check out this episode. Jeremy and Richard take a look at this technology through the lens of an aging population, specifically setting out to design a car for the elderly. Meanwhile, James heads to Nevada to explore the other end of the spectrum by testing out an autonomous military vehicle.

#46. Season 22, Episode 7

- IMDb user rating: 8.4 - Votes: 332 - Air date: March 9, 2015

Those with a need for speed will want to tune in to this episode, in which James straps into a hatchback to compete at a World Rallycross race, complete with a pit crew composed of Jeremy and Richard. Actor and bonafide X-man Nicholas Hoult takes a spin in a so-called “Reasonably Priced Car,” and Richard heads to Spain to test a brand new version of the classic Mazda MX-5.

#45. Season 22, Episode 4

- IMDb user rating: 8.4 - Votes: 344 - Air date: Feb. 16, 2015

Film enthusiasts will spot Hollywood megastars Will Smith and Margot Robbie in this episode, making it a must-watch for anyone who loves movies as much as they do cars. BMW fans will also delight in Jeremy’s test of two of the manufacturer’s cars, including a hybrid. Finally, Richard tests the 4-wheel drive prowess of a Land Rover, driving it up a near-vertical slope of a dam.

#44. Season 21, Episode 2

- IMDb user rating: 8.4 - Votes: 354 - Air date: Feb. 17, 2014

This episode is like something out of a James Bond film. It features everything from an Alfa Romeo test-drive around Lake Como to the gang practicing military maneuvers in cars. It also includes a cameo from actor Tom Hiddleston, whom some suspect might play James Bond in future films.

#43. Season 10, Episode 3

- IMDb user rating: 8.5 - Votes: 181 - Air date: Oct. 28, 2007

The boys finally settle the age-old question: Who would win in a fight between a typhoon jet fighter and a Bugatti Veyron driven by Richard? Meanwhile, Jeremy takes the miniature Peel P50 to work for a test run and discovers that the car is so small that he can actually drive it around inside the office.

#42. Season 10, Episode 7

- IMDb user rating: 8.5 - Votes: 185 - Air date: Nov. 25, 2007

It’s the 40th anniversary of British Leyland, the notorious British automotive conglomerate. In this episode, the boys hone in on the extremely affordable (some would say cheap) manufacturer, with each purchasing a British Leyland vehicle to put through a series of tests. After some time with the Leylands, Jeremy takes a spin in a new Ashton Martin as a palate cleanser.

#41. Season 13, Episode 5

- IMDb user rating: 8.5 - Votes: 188 - Air date: Feb. 22, 2010

Extreme sporting enthusiasts will find much to love in this episode. The boys unwittingly find themselves competing in a French ice race, while Richard tries to invent a new sport—airport vehicle racing—that will delight anyone who has ever been frustrated by the glacial pace of an airport.

#40. Season 13, Episode 7

- IMDb user rating: 8.5 - Votes: 189 - Air date: March 8, 2010

As many car enthusiasts and comedy nerds know, Jay Leno is a big car collector . Leno finally makes an appearance on Top Gear in this episode, albeit to try out a Reasonably Priced Car. Meanwhile, Jeremy and James try their hands at advertising, working with Volkswagon to create an ad with hilarious results.

#39. Season 13, Episode 6

- IMDb user rating: 8.5 - Votes: 191 - Air date: March 1, 2010

Classic car fans will find much to love in this episode, in which the question of whether classic or modern cars are better is brought to the fore. The boys each have £3000 to buy a vintage car made before 1982. Their search takes them to Mallorca, where they participate in a classic car rally.

#38. Season 15, Episode 9

- IMDb user rating: 8.5 - Votes: 200 - Air date: Feb. 7, 2011

In one of the most ambitious episodes in the history of the series, the boys embark on a road trip across the Middle East. Beginning in Iraq, they attempt to drive to Bethlehem, retracing the steps of the Three Wise Men.

#37. Season 11, Episode 4

- IMDb user rating: 8.5 - Votes: 204 - Air date: July 13, 2008

Car vs. train is the primary focus of this episode, and it’s a race the boys tackle with their usual competitive flare. Jeremy takes the wheel of the Nissan GT-R and tries to drive it across Japan faster than Richard and James can make it across the country using public transportation. The twist? Jeremy, Richard, and James are racing against a third entity—Japan’s famous Bullet Train. With stunning views of the Japanese countryside, this is a must-see for anyone interested in the culture of Japan.

#36. Season 18, Episode 7

- IMDb user rating: 8.5 - Votes: 240 - Air date: June 4, 2012

This episode is one of extremes. The boys set out to see if they can go Rallycross motor racing for less than it costs to play golf. Two celebrities test out Reasonably Priced Cars. Rock legend Slash makes a cameo alongside F1 driver Kimi Raikkonen. Meanwhile, James is given the chance to drive a £5.6 million Ferrari 250 GT California owned by radio DJ Chris Evans.

#35. Season 15, Episode 1

- IMDb user rating: 8.5 - Votes: 245 - Air date: Sept. 27, 2010

Pushing beyond the impossible is the theme of this episode. Jeremy wants to know why there aren’t more three-wheeled vehicles in the world, while James tries to drive a Toyota Hilux up an active volcano in Iceland, making this episode excellent for anyone dreaming of ways to push the limits.

#34. Season 14, Episode 1

- IMDb user rating: 8.5 - Votes: 252 - Air date: March 15, 2010

Can one country truly lay claim to having the greatest driving roads in the world? The boys set out to test exactly that theory, bringing a Lamborghini, Ferrari, and Aston Martin to a road in Romania that is rumored to be the best on the planet.

#33. Season 7, Episode 7 - Winter Olympics

- IMDb user rating: 8.5 - Votes: 290 - Air date: Feb. 12, 2006

The Winter Olympics are the focus of this episode, but with a vehicular twist. Jeremy and James take on a “Biathlon,” with Jeremy in a Volvo XC90 competing against May in an Audi Q7. Elsewhere, Jeremy tries to see if he can beat a human skater in the "Speed Skating" event, in a Jaguar XK.

#32. Season 21, Episode 5

- IMDb user rating: 8.5 - Votes: 310 - Air date: March 10, 2014

Safety is the name of the game in this episode, which looks at everything from biker safety to environmental safety. Richard goes to Abu Dhabi to test out the new Porsche hybrid car, while Jeremy and James are given the opportunity to create a public awareness campaign for safer biking.

#31. Season 19, Episode 1

- IMDb user rating: 8.5 - Votes: 318 - Air date: Feb. 4, 2013

Jeremy’s experience with the Peel P50 has him so entranced by the idea of small cars that he spends this episode trying to create one that is smaller than the P50. He ultimately takes it out on the streets of London and then to the “Dragons Den” for its ultimate test.

#30. Season 22, Episode 5

- IMDb user rating: 8.5 - Votes: 364 - Air date: Feb. 23, 2015

Fans of the French automotive company Peugeot will want to take a look at this episode, which focuses on the history of the company. Their deep dive gives them a close look at artillery shells, corsets, and hot hatchbacks, making for a truly varied episode. Meanwhile, Richard compares the Porsche Cayman GTS with the latest Chevrolet Corvette.

#29. Season 12, Episode 4

- IMDb user rating: 8.6 - Votes: 191 - Air date: Nov. 23, 2008

Fuel economy is set to be a serious challenge in this episode. Why? The boys take on a challenge to drive from the heart of Switzerland to the northwestern coast of England on just one tank of fuel. And later, James tackles his first-ever power test in a Pagani Zonda F Roadster.

#28. Season 8, Episode 3 - Amphibious Car Challenge

- IMDb user rating: 8.6 - Votes: 193 - Air date: May 21, 2006

The boys test the limits of psychics and engineering in this episode, which aims to determine whether it’s possible to design a car that works as well on water as it does on land. The test includes a trip across a significant body of water—none other than the English Channel. Later in the episode, Jeremy races a Lotus against a Mustang.

#27. Season 13, Episode 2

- IMDb user rating: 8.6 - Votes: 210 - Air date: Feb. 1, 2010

Young drivers will be particularly interested in this episode, which asks the question: What is the perfect car for a seventeen-year-old? The boys test everything from insurance deals to performance at muddy music festivals to answer the question of what a car-loving teenager should look for in a vehicle.

#26. Season 16, Episode 3

- IMDb user rating: 8.6 - Votes: 219 - Air date: Feb. 21, 2011

This episode is a tale of two countries, with two types of cars to match. The boys head to Albania first to test some new cars, including a few Rolls-Royces, and then head back home to try out more affordable options, like a Ford Focus.

#25. Season 20, Episode 5

- IMDb user rating: 8.6 - Votes: 273 - Air date: Aug. 5, 2013

Lamborghini fans, in particular, will want to check out this episode. Set partially in Italy, Richard takes two of the famed luxury carmaker’s vehicles out for a spin, including the famous Aventador Roadster.

#24. Season 20, Episode 4

- IMDb user rating: 8.6 - Votes: 279 - Air date: July 29, 2013

The space age meets Top Gear in this episode. The boys endeavor to build a car that can turn into a hovercraft, all for a good cause—helping the residents of a flood-hit region of the United Kingdom. After some initial roadblocks, the trio demos their creation with a trip down the River Avon.

#23. Season 19, Episode 2

- IMDb user rating: 8.6 - Votes: 291 - Air date: Feb. 11, 2013

The boys hit the American West Coast in this episode, driving from Las Vegas to Los Angeles and then to Palm Springs. They drive three front-engined cars, including a Dodge Viper, and the trip includes plenty of debate over which in particular is the best.

#22. Season 22, Episode 2

- IMDb user rating: 8.6 - Votes: 379 - Air date: Feb. 2, 2015

The road trip moves to Australia in this episode, specifically the Northern Territory. Three separate GTs are selected for the boys to compete against each other on their journey, which offers stunning views of the Australian countryside.

#21. Season 10, Episode 9

- IMDb user rating: 8.7 - Votes: 193 - Air date: Dec. 9, 2007

Anyone who has ever known the unique perils of driving in a city will identify with this episode. James takes the new Fiat 500 out for a spin on the streets of the crowded European city of Budapest, which proves to be quite a challenge.

#20. Season 10, Episode 2 - Amphibious Car Challenge II

- IMDb user rating: 8.7 - Votes: 225 - Air date: Oct. 14, 2007

The idea of a car that perform in the water has long perplexed automakers. The boys take up the idea in this episode, in which their quest takes them to some choppier waters, literally and metaphorically, than they expected.

#19. Season 20, Episode 3

- IMDb user rating: 8.7 - Votes: 302 - Air date: July 22, 2013

Beautiful Spain is the setting for this episode, which finds the lads touring the country in three budget supercars: Jeremy takes a McLaren MP4-12C, Richard a Ferrari 458 and James an Audi R8 V10. But that isn’t the only reason to tune in. One of the biggest stars in recent history, none other than Benedict Cumberbatch, makes a cameo in the episode to test the Reasonably Priced Car.

#18. Season 22, Episode 6

- IMDb user rating: 8.7 - Votes: 381 - Air date: March 2, 2015

Survivalists will find much to love in this episode, in which Richard drops into one of the most harrowing environments on earth to test the capacity of a certain piece of gear. In a remote and frozen area of Canada, Richard must test a watch with an emergency beacon and hope to live to tell the tale. James and Jeremy stage a rescue mission in a Ford Raptor and a Chevy Silverado 2500HD, respectively.

#17. Season 22, Episode 3

- IMDb user rating: 8.7 - Votes: 447 - Air date: Feb. 9, 2015

Anyone working in the medical field will have a particular interest in this episode. While the boys often focus on recreational vehicles, in this episode they turn their attention to the humble ambulance, attempting to design an improved emergency vehicle for transport to a hospital.

#16. Season 17, Episode 4

- IMDb user rating: 8.8 - Votes: 259 - Air date: Sept. 12, 2011

Can train travel be improved upon? Such is the question of this episode, in which the boys attempt to upend train travel by reimagining the mechanics of it. They eventually land on a design in which caravans are attached to a special car instead of conventional rail carriages.

#15. Season 22, Episode 1

- IMDb user rating: 8.8 - Votes: 470 - Air date: Jan. 26, 2015

Russophiles will want to tune in to this episode in particular. The boys head to St. Petersburg to take part in an unusual race through the urban landscape, which features incredible scenery from this unique and beautiful city. The trio competes to see if May, driving a Renault Twizy, can reach the finish line before Hammond can on a £9,000 bicycle, before Clarkson can on a hovercraft.

#14. Season 13, Episode 1

- IMDb user rating: 8.9 - Votes: 252 - Air date: Jan. 25, 2010

The boys attempt to turn back the clock in this episode, to fascinating results. They are interested in what it would have been like to race from London to Edinburgh 60 years ago, so they attempt to recreate the conditions of that time period. They take a steam train, a motorbike, and a Jaguar to figure out which one will make it to the finish line first.

#13. Season 15, Episode 5

- IMDb user rating: 8.9 - Votes: 282 - Air date: Oct. 25, 2010

Hollywood fans will have much to love in this episode, in which superstars Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz test out the Reasonably Priced Car. Elsewhere in the episode, Richard goes to Sweden to race a new Volkswagon against snowmobilers.

#12. Season 9, Episode 3 - U. S. Special

- IMDb user rating: 8.9 - Votes: 338 - Air date: Feb. 11, 2007

Getting a good deal is the name of the game in this episode. The boys each purchase a car for less than $1,000 and set out on a racing road trip in the three cars to see who got the most—and least—for their money.

#11. Season 15, Episode 4

- IMDb user rating: 9.0 - Votes: 291 - Air date: Oct. 18, 2010

Anyone who has ever wondered what it would be like to live in a motorhome will likely be especially interested in this episode. The boys tackle the challenge of designing the perfect motorhome by modifying a Land Rover 110, a Citroën CX, and a Lotus Excel, and then take their creations out into the world to test their mettle.

#10. Season 16 - Middle East Special

- IMDb user rating: 9.0 - Votes: 546 - Air date: Feb. 14, 2011

This extended special episode is particularly poignant for its shots of pre-Civil War Syria. The boys head to the Middle East for a road trip, traveling through Turkey, Aleppo, and the Mount of Olives following the path of the Three Wise Men.

#9. Season 9, Episode 8 - Polar Special

- IMDb user rating: 9.0 - Votes: 659 - Air date: July 25, 2007

Any time around the holidays would be a good time to settle in with this episode. The boys take on the challenge of racing to the North Pole from northern Canada, a journey of some 450 miles. Jeremy and James drive a specially adapted pickup truck, while Richard travels on a sled pulled by a team of ten Canadian Inuit dogs.

#8. Season 10, Episode 4 - Botswana Special

- IMDb user rating: 9.1 - Votes: 444 - Air date: Nov. 4, 2007

The boys go off-roading in Botswana in this episode, but face a particular number of restrictions in doing so. They must buy a car for less than £1,500 after touching down in Africa, and it must not have been designed for off-roading.

#7. Season 21, Episode 6 - Burma Special: Part 1

- IMDb user rating: 9.1 - Votes: 646 - Air date: March 17, 2014

In this episode, the trio is tasked with building a bridge in Thailand. But before they do, they must first drive across Myanmar, a country that has been mainly closed to Westerners for decades. The episode features incredible scenery, which is of particular interest because so few people outside the region have seen it, compared to surrounding countries.

#6. Season 19, Episode 7 - Africa Special, Part 2

- IMDb user rating: 9.2 - Votes: 536 - Air date: March 18, 2013

This episode is the end of the boys’ multi-episode quest to reach the source of the Nile River in Africa. After surviving harrowing traffic, mudslides, and confusing maps, they eventually reach the apex of their journey.

#5. Season 19, Episode 6 - Africa Special, Part 1

- IMDb user rating: 9.2 - Votes: 601 - Air date: March 11, 2013

Many explorers claim to have found the source of the Nile, but the boys just aren’t sure. They head to Africa to see if they can do better, using only three old estate cars, to boot.

#4. Season 21, Episode 7 - Burma Special: Part 2

- IMDb user rating: 9.2 - Votes: 652 - Air date: March 24, 2014

This episode is full-on Myanmar (otherwise known as Burma). On their way to Thailand to build a bridge, the boys drive across the country that Richard calls “incredible ,” which might be why he has called this episode his particular favorite.

#3. Season 14, Episode 6 - Bolivia Special

- IMDb user rating: 9.4 - Votes: 576 - Air date: April 19, 2010

It turns out that the wilds of Bolivia include some of the most inhospitable terrains in the world, which the boys discover in this episode. Dropped in the middle of the Bolivian rainforest, they must use only local 4x4s to get from the rainforest to Chile, encountering everything from drug lords to bouts of altitude sickness along the way.

#2. Season 22, Episode 8

- IMDb user rating: 9.4 - Votes: 836 - Air date: July 13, 2015

Lovers of classic cars and convertibles alike will find much to love in this episode, in which the boys each buy inexpensive small convertibles to take on a track day. The series is also the last in which Jeremy co-presented, before being dismissed from the show .

#1. Season 12, Episode 8 - Vietnam Special

- IMDb user rating: 9.5 - Votes: 661 - Air date: Dec. 28, 2008

The number one slot goes to an episode in which the boys try to traverse the length of Vietnam entirely by motorbike. The trio even goes so far as to try and build amphibious versions of their bikes to get across Halong Bay, which one of the most scenic spots in the world,

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Looking for a TV show that combines adventure, excitement, and a whole lot of friendship (and annoyance)? Look no further than "The Grand Tour." With the dynamic trio of Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May at the helm, this show is not just about cars, but about the hilarious banter and camaraderie between these three friends. Whether they're embarking on a global adventure or getting into some crazy antics, "The Grand Tour" is sure to keep you entertained.

Since its debut in 2016, "The Grand Tour" has become a must-watch for car enthusiasts and comedy lovers alike. Available on Amazon, this show takes you on a journey filled with stunning locations, jaw-dropping challenges, and of course, some incredible cars. But what truly sets this show apart is the undeniable chemistry between Clarkson, Hammond, and May. They may drive each other crazy at times, but their friendship shines through, making for some unforgettable moments.

With six seasons under its belt, "The Grand Tour" has a wealth of episodes to choose from. From epic road trips to thrilling races, each episode offers a unique blend of entertainment and adventure. So buckle up and get ready to join Clarkson, Hammond, and May on their wild rides. Whether you're a die-hard fan or new to the show, there's no shortage of memorable episodes waiting to be discovered. Get ready to hit the road with "The Grand Tour"!

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The Grand Tour is back with another hilarious and action-packed episode! This time, the hosts find themselves in Loch Ness, Scotland, following a monster discovery since their last visit. As they gather in the iconic Grand Tour tent, they embark on a thrilling tour of central Europe, each driving a different luxury SUV - a Jaguar F-Pace, a Bentley Bentayga, and a Range Rover Autobiography. But, of course, they can't resist a good argument about which SUV reigns supreme. And who can blame them? They even find time to giggle at some road signs along the way!

But that's not all! In this episode, Jeremy Clarkson takes the wheel of a Lexus GS F and shows us what it's capable of as he takes on the infamous Eboladrome. Prepare to have your preconceptions shattered! Meanwhile, the hosts delve into the world of launch control, exploring its purpose and effectiveness. And as if that wasn't enough, the legendary Tim Burton makes a special appearance as a guest for the segment called Celebrity Brain Crash - a must-watch for any fan of Hollywood and the show!

With its signature blend of humor, adventure, and automotive expertise, The Grand Tour never fails to entertain. So buckle up and get ready for another wild ride with these hilarious and daring hosts. You won't want to miss a moment of the laughs and surprises that await you in this episode!

*Please note: Some viewers have commented on a bleep during the show that caught them off guard. While The Grand Tour is known for its boundary-pushing content, it seems even they had to censor something this time. But fear not, the show still delivers plenty of excitement and laughter, even if a few surprises are bleeped out along the way!

The episode was rated 7.89 from 2584 votes.

#14 - Breaking, badly (Season 2 - Episode 9)

In the latest episode of The Grand Tour, Clarkson, Hammond, and May are up to their usual shenanigans as they attempt to break the British speed record for amphibious cars. But this time, they've taken things to the next level by strapping a powerful jet engine to an old off-roader. Will their crazy contraption hold up under the pressure? Or will it end up being a spectacular failure?

After putting their creation to the test, the trio heads to the Coniston Speed Week to achieve their goal of setting a new record. With their reputation as the world's fastest magicians on the line, the stakes couldn't be higher. But as we've learned from previous episodes, things don't always go according to plan for these three.

Fans of The Grand Tour will be thrilled to see the hosts pushing the limits once again. This episode is a must-watch for those who enjoy the thrill of speed and the unpredictable adventures that only Clarkson, Hammond, and May can deliver. Get ready for an exciting ride as they race against time to make history! [spoiler] And don't worry, they do manage to break the record in the end, making it a truly satisfying watch. [/spoiler]

The episode was rated 7.89 from 1443 votes.

#13 - An Itchy Urus (Season 3 - Episode 5)

In the latest episode of "The Grand Tour," Jeremy Clarkson takes the new Lamborghini Urus SUV for a spin in the stunning landscapes of Sweden. With its sleek design and powerful engine, the Urus is sure to leave car enthusiasts itching for a ride of their own. Meanwhile, James May heads to the Eboladrome to test out the Alpine A110 sports car. As always, May's reviews are both informative and entertaining, making this segment a must-watch for fans of the show.

But the real highlight of this episode is Richard Hammond's profile on Scottish racing driver Jim Clark. Known as arguably the greatest racer of any generation, Clark's story is a captivating one. Hammond delves into Clark's successes and legacy, leaving viewers in awe of his talent and impact on the racing world. This historical piece is just one example of why fans love "The Grand Tour" - it's not just about the cars, but the people and stories behind them.

Overall, this episode of "The Grand Tour" has received rave reviews from fans. With a perfect balance of thrilling car reviews and captivating historical profiles, it's no wonder viewers are praising this installment. So, if you're looking for a solid episode that showcases the trio at their best, don't miss "An Itchy Urus." Sit back, relax, and let Clarkson, May, and Hammond keep you entertained with their signature humor and expertise.

The episode was rated 7.89 from 1133 votes.

#12 - Sea to Unsalty Sea (Season 3 - Episode 11)

In the latest episode of "The Grand Tour," Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May embark on a thrilling adventure across two iconic bodies of water. Buckle up as they take the Aston Martin DBS, the Bentley Continental GT, and the BMW M850i on an unforgettable 1000-kilometer journey. From the captivating shores of the saltwater Black Sea in Georgia to the enchanting freshwater Caspian Sea in Azerbaijan, this is a road trip like no other.

Throughout the episode, the trio showcases their unique personalities and driving skills. James May proves that sometimes, size doesn't always matter, as he effortlessly handles his chosen car. Meanwhile, Hammond's love for a good G&T gets in the way, leaving his drink unfinished. Surprisingly, even Jeremy agrees that Hammond's car reigns supreme. With their banter and camaraderie, it's no wonder fans are eagerly anticipating the next episode. Join the conversation and share your excitement for these three gods of the road using the hashtag #plsneverEnd.

The episode was rated 7.90 from 1080 votes.

#11 - The Beach (Buggy) Boys - Part 2 (Season 1 - Episode 8)

In the thrilling conclusion to "The Beach (Buggy) Boys" adventure, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May are back with more crazy antics and daring challenges. This time, they're taking on the rugged terrain of Namibia to prove the brilliance of beach buggies. After conquering the harshness of the desert, the trio now faces even greater hardships. Brace yourself for rough roads, camping escapades, rhino conservation, and a truly unique river crossing. These guys never fail to entertain with their over-the-top adventures!

Fans of "The Grand Tour" will be delighted to see their favorite trio in action once again. With their signature banter and larger-than-life personalities, Jeremy, Richard, and James bring a sense of excitement to every episode. From the thrilling challenges to the hilarious mishaps, this two-part special is a must-watch for adventure enthusiasts and fans of the show. Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled ride as these beach buggy boys take on Namibia like no one else can!

While some viewers may have differing opinions, it's hard to deny the thrill and entertainment value that "The Grand Tour" consistently delivers. This episode showcases the trio's undeniable chemistry and their ability to turn any situation into an adventure. Whether you're a fan of beach buggies or not, this episode promises to be a wild ride filled with laughs, surprises, and even a touch of wildlife conservation. So grab your popcorn and join Jeremy, Richard, and James as they embark on their latest escapade in the stunning landscapes of Namibia.

The episode was rated 7.91 from 2898 votes.

#10 - It's a Gas, Gas, Gas (Season 2 - Episode 7)

In this must-watch episode of The Grand Tour, hosts Richard Hammond and James May tackle a relatable problem that plagues every motorist: the time wasted at the fuel pump. Did you know that the average driver loses a staggering 36 days of their life filling up with fuel? Determined to find a solution, Hammond and May put their skills and ingenuity to the test as they set out to invent a revolutionary system for refueling on the move.

Fans of the show can't get enough of this episode, especially the part that delves into the legendary rivalry between Audi and Lancia. From heart-pounding action to nostalgic moments, the episode delivers it all. Relive the glory days of Lancia and immerse yourself in the captivating world of automobile history.

This episode has received rave reviews, with viewers praising the engaging content and calling for more of this kind of motor show magic. However, some fans have also mentioned that they found the first episode of the new season to be fresher and more captivating. Whether you're a die-hard fan or a newcomer to The Grand Tour, this episode promises to entertain and keep you on the edge of your seat. Don't miss out on the thrilling adventure that awaits in "It's a Gas, Gas, Gas."

The episode was rated 7.93 from 1470 votes.

#9 - Oh, Canada (Season 2 - Episode 10)

In the latest episode of The Grand Tour, Jeremy, Richard, and James find themselves in the rugged landscapes of Canada, testing three powerful SUVs. The trio takes on the challenge with some reluctance, but they're ready to put the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio, Porsche Macan Turbo Performance Pack, and Range Rover Velar to the test.

The boys kick things off by exploring the cars' sporting side at a race track, pushing the vehicles to their limits. But it's not all about performance - they also explore the utilitarian side of these SUVs by taking them on a journey with some enormous dogs.

However, the real excitement comes when they embark on an epic race across the snowy mountains. With breathtaking scenery and adrenaline-pumping moments, this race will keep you on the edge of your seat. And if that's not enough, Jeremy takes on a legally perilous test of the Tesla Model X, marking his first time driving a Tesla on-screen since the controversial Roadster review in 2008.

But that's not all! Celebrity Face Off takes a surprising turn as the world's fastest golf enthusiast, Rory McIlroy, goes head-to-head with none other than Paris Hilton. With unexpected twists and exciting challenges, this episode of The Grand Tour is a must-watch for car enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike. And don't forget to keep an eye out for that stunning Range Rover in a dangerously captivating color.

The episode was rated 7.93 from 1431 votes.

#8 - The Beach (Buggy) Boys - Part 1 (Season 1 - Episode 7)

In the premiere episode of The Grand Tour's first special, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May embark on an exhilarating journey across the stunning landscapes of Namibia. Their mission? To prove who can build and drive the ultimate beach buggy. What starts as a friendly competition soon spirals into an unforgettable adventure through the breathtaking desert scenery of Africa.

This episode promises all the thrilling hijinks and comedic mishaps that fans of the trio have come to love. From unexpected obstacles to hilarious challenges, viewers can expect a cock-up fest reminiscent of the classic Top Gear specials. Whether you're a die-hard fan or new to the show, this episode is sure to captivate and entertain.

Please note that the episode duration may vary depending on your location. While the episode is 44 minutes long on Amazon Prime Video India, it may differ in other countries. Regardless of the runtime, one thing is for certain – The Grand Tour's first special is a must-watch for any adventure-loving viewer. Don't miss out on this epic journey that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.

The episode was rated 7.94 from 3220 votes.

#7 - Seamen (Season 4 - Episode 1)

In the latest episode of The Grand Tour, Clarkson, Hammond, and May embark on a thrilling adventure like no other. Breaking away from their usual car-centric escapades, the trio sets out on an epic journey across Cambodia and Vietnam...but not in cars. Instead, they navigate their way through the iconic waterway of the Mekong Delta in boats. Get ready for an adrenaline-packed voyage filled with excitement, spills, and even genuine danger. You won't want to miss a single moment of this action-packed special.

This episode of The Grand Tour has left fans raving. With comments like "amazing fucking episode!!" and "glad these gems are back at it," it's clear that viewers were thrilled by the latest adventure. Some even dubbed it the ultimate mash-up of a cooking show, a boat show, and a car show. But above all, fans are ecstatic to see the return of the three OG Musketeers, Clarkson, Hammond, and May. So buckle up and join the gang for another thrilling journey in The Grand Tour. #GangastaGrandaPaGandalf

While many viewers were captivated by the excitement and danger of this episode, some felt slightly disappointed. One fan gave it a rating of 7, explaining that the absence of cars was a letdown. It's understandable that loyal fans of the show may have missed the familiar roar of engines and screeching tires. Nonetheless, the episode still delivered an unforgettable adventure that showcased the dynamic chemistry between Clarkson, Hammond, and May.

It's important to note that some viewers were surprised to find that this episode was not part of a new series, but rather a replay of an episode from the last season of The Grand Tour. For those expecting fresh content, this revelation may have dampened their enthusiasm. However, for fans who missed the episode the first time around or simply can't get enough of the iconic trio's antics, this replay is a welcome treat. Don't miss out on joining Clarkson, Hammond, and May as they navigate the Mekong Delta in this exciting episode of The Grand Tour.

The episode was rated 7.97 from 1163 votes.

#6 - Colombia Special (2) (Season 3 - Episode 3)

In part two of The Grand Tour's Colombia Special, Clarkson, Hammond, and May continue their thrilling mission to capture mesmerizing photos of captivating animals. This time, the trio takes on the challenge behind the wheels of a Jeep Wrangler, Chevrolet Silverado pick-up, and a Fiat Panda 4x4. Brace yourself for some jaw-dropping moments as they navigate the stunning landscapes of Colombia, showcasing their undeniable chemistry and unwavering passion for both cars and nature.

This episode has been hailed as one of the very best in the entire series. Fans cannot get enough of the seamless camaraderie between Clarkson, Hammond, and May, which is evident in their sarcastic comments and genuine friendship. It's a nostalgic trip down memory lane for many viewers who reminisce about the days when they would embark on epic road trips with their friends, venturing off the beaten path. The Grand Tour's Colombia Special is a true gem that will leave you longing for your own off-the-grid adventures.

Prepare yourself for a hilarious and unforgettable road trip experience. This episode has not only captured the hearts of The Grand Tour enthusiasts but also delighted fans of the iconic show, Top Gear. The combination of stunning visuals, witty banter, and undeniable entertainment makes this episode a must-watch. So sit back, relax, and join Clarkson, Hammond, and May as they embark on this incredible Colombian journey that will have you laughing out loud and yearning for more.

The episode was rated 8.03 from 1276 votes.

#5 - Past v Future (Season 1 - Episode 13)

In this episode of The Grand Tour, Jeremy Clarkson and James May go head-to-head in a battle between the past and the future. Jeremy brings out his beloved Volkswagen Golf GTI, representing the glory days of classic cars. On the other hand, James makes a case for the future with his electrically powered BMW i3. It's a clash of automotive eras that is bound to keep you on the edge of your seat.

Meanwhile, Richard Hammond takes us to France where he learns the art of drifting like a pro. Watch as he navigates through hairpin turns and drifts with precision, showcasing his impressive skills behind the wheel. And if that's not enough, James finds himself in a damp part of England, reluctantly participating in a strange sport called winching. Discover what happens when he steps out of his comfort zone and takes on this unique challenge.

But the excitement doesn't end there. Prepare for a thrilling drag race between two iconic hypercars. The recently deceased Bugatti Veyron goes head-to-head against the current speed champion, the Porsche 918 Spyder. Witness the raw power and performance of these incredible machines as they battle it out for supremacy on the race track.

With captivating challenges, impressive skills, and adrenaline-pumping races, this episode of The Grand Tour delivers a perfect blend of entertainment and automotive excitement. Don't miss out on this thrilling adventure as Jeremy, James, and Richard continue to push the boundaries of what's possible in the world of cars.

The episode was rated 8.05 from 2560 votes.

#4 - A Scandi Flick (Season 5 - Episode 1)

In the latest episode of The Grand Tour, Jeremy, Richard, and James venture into the frozen wilderness of the Scandinavian Arctic Circle. Behind the wheel of their beloved rally cars, the trio embarks on an adventure filled with catastrophes and surprises. From exploring Cold War submarine bases to racing on frozen lake tracks, their journey is anything but ordinary. As they drag their homemade houses from the coast of Norway to the Russian Border, chaos ensues at ski resorts and crashes are unavoidable. This episode captures the essence of the classic Top Gear Specials and is hailed as one of the best specials they've ever done.

Fans of the show can't contain their excitement over this episode. Many agree that it is among the trio's best work, reminiscent of their Top Gear days. The episode is praised for its authenticity and the genuine laughs it brings. From hilarious moments like Hammond's struggle with a ski lift to the heartwarming ending, viewers are left teary-eyed and filled with joy. If you're looking for a phenomenal Grand Tour special that captures the spirit of the classic Top Gear, this episode is a must-watch.

Don't miss out on this amazing episode that brings back the memories of Top Gear. The bickering between Jeremy, Richard, and James, along with the legendary rally cars, creates unforgettable moments. As fans laugh their asses off and give this episode a resounding 10/10, they hope that the trio takes their time for the next special, even if it's the last one. With its brilliant Hangover-style end credits, this episode is a fitting end to their remarkable careers.

The episode was rated 8.14 from 898 votes.

#3 - The Holy Trinity (Season 1 - Episode 1)

The wait is finally over! Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May are back with their brand new car show, "The Grand Tour." In their first episode, titled "The Holy Trinity," the trio takes us on an exhilarating ride through the California desert. Picture this: hundreds of cars, thousands of people, a fire-spitting metal scorpion, and even a squadron of jets!

But that's not all. The episode also features three mind-blowing hybrid hypercars and an impressive BMW. As the guys showcase these incredible machines, you can't help but feel the excitement building. It's like being on a rollercoaster ride, filled with adrenaline and anticipation.

Fans have been eagerly waiting for Clarkson, Hammond, and May's return, and their comeback has not disappointed. The comments are pouring in, expressing love and admiration for the trio. Some even claim they don't miss their previous show, "Top Gear," anymore, as "The Grand Tour" is simply brilliant. However, a few viewers found some aspects of the episode a bit forced or scripted, particularly the tent segments and the celebrity bit. Despite this, the overall consensus is that the production quality, humor, and the chemistry between the hosts are still top-notch. So, buckle up and get ready for an unforgettable adventure with Jeremy, Richard, and James. They're back, and they're better than ever!

The episode was rated 8.19 from 5119 votes.

#2 - Funeral for a Ford (Season 3 - Episode 14)

In the final episode of The Grand Tour series, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May take us on a journey through the rich history of one of Britain's beloved icons. "Funeral for a Ford" serves as a short and informative history class, showcasing the significance of this automotive legend in British culture. The episode offers a brilliant conclusion to the series, leaving viewers both moved and entertained.

Clarkson's emotional reaction in this episode struck a chord with fans, as his genuine upset resonated deeply. The loss of the series was lamented, but there is hope for future specials that will continue to showcase the greatness of these three hosts. The camaraderie between Jeremy, Richard, and James has touched the hearts of viewers, and their chemistry will surely be missed.

Although the end of the original "Top Gear" format is bittersweet, fans can find solace in the fact that these talented gentlemen are still creating shows and specials together. Even in 2022, as viewers revisit this episode after watching "The Grand Tour Presents: A Scandi Flick," the emotional impact of Jeremy's tears remains. The cathedral scene, which had viewers in stitches, provides a fittingly hilarious end to another remarkable season. The legacy of "Top Gear" lives on through these three remarkable hosts and their devoted audience.

The episode was rated 8.38 from 1114 votes.

#1 - Survival of the Fattest (Season 3 - Episode 13)

In "Survival of the Fattest," Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May find themselves stranded in the vast wilderness of Mongolia. Left to their own devices, they anxiously await a delivery that turns out to be nothing more than basic rations and a pile of flat-packed parts. Their mission? Assemble a vehicle from scratch that will carry them to civilization.

This episode of The Grand Tour has been hailed by fans as one of the best in the entire series. Viewers were captivated by the trio's resourcefulness and determination as they faced the ultimate survival challenge. From the hilarious banter to the awe-inspiring scenery, every moment of this episode is a testament to the incredible chemistry between Clarkson, Hammond, and May.

With its mix of engineering prowess, wit, and breathtaking landscapes, "Survival of the Fattest" is a standout episode that has left fans raving. It's no wonder that many consider it to be the best episode ever, not only in The Grand Tour but in the combined history of the show and its predecessor, Top Gear. Get ready for an adventure like no other as the trio takes on Mongolia in an unforgettable journey.

The episode was rated 8.52 from 1225 votes.

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Top Gear is one of the very few car-themed television shows that’s known outside of the automotive industry. Even if you don’t like cars (heck, even if you don’t drive), there’s a very good chance you’ve heard of it or have seen it.

Trying to kill the Toyota Hilux (season 3, episodes 5 and 6)

Supercars do france (season 3, episode 7), exige tries to evade an apache (season 4, episode 1), ferrari 612 scaglietti race to verbier (season 5, episode 8), amphibious car challenge (season 8, episode 3), u.s. special: $1,000 american car road trip (season 9, episode 3), reliant robin shuttle challenge (season 9, episode 4), homemade stretch limos (season 9, episode 6), polar race special (season 9, episode 8), peel p50, bugatti veyron vs. eurofighter (season 10, episode 3).

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It achieved this unexpected level of popularity because it doesn’t focus solely on cars and the oily bits that make them move. It puts them into context by looking at the culture surrounding them, at the folks who design them, and at the people who drive them. And, yes, sometimes the hosts modify, race, and completely destroy what they drive. From the Jeremy Clarkson days to the Amazon-led reboot, here’s a look at the best Top Gear episodes of all time. No spoilers, we promise.

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Although we had been watching Top Gear for a while before we saw the wanton destruction of the Toyota Hilux, we weren’t yet sold on the show. After this episode, though, we were hooked. Not only were we hugely impressed with the Hilux’s ability to just keep living, but we were also impressed with the creativity of the script and shot selection. On a larger scale, we consider this episode the beginning of the current Top Gear style. Putting a pickup on the roof of a building during a controlled implosion effectively separated modern Top Gear from the previous iteration. We truly believe it was that moment that marked the beginning of what we know now as Top Gear .

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Top Gear ‘s hosts spend a lot of time in cheap old beaters, but they also drive amazing supercars to even more amazing destinations. Even that isn’t always glamorous, though, as Clarkson, Hammond, and May found on this road trip through France. The cars — a Ford GT, a Ferrari 430, and a Pagani Zonda — were great, but living with them in the real world proved to be a challenge. From negotiating Paris’ legendarily treacherous traffic to trying to extricate the cars form a cramped parking garage, the Top Gear trio provided a more realistic portrayal of the supercar experience.

This episode combines two of Top Gear ‘s best features: Clarkson’s metaphors (“the Lotus Exige is like putting a Saturn 5 rocket in a food blender”) and insane showdowns. There are a few car vs. military machine face-offs throughout the show’s history, but the Exige vs. Apache is one of the best. Not only do we get to completely nerd out over the Apache’s bonkers weapons systems — it can identify 256 targets from 8 kilometers away, pick the 16 most dangerous, and eliminate all of them — we get to watch the Lotus attempt to evade the helicopter’s missile lock. Does the Exige avoid certain death? Watch and find out.

We can always count on one of the trio to claim that a car is faster than a train, plane, boat, or any other craft from A to B. It’s a  Top Gear  hallmark. This time, it’s Clarkson suggesting the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti can get from the U.K. to Switzerland faster than his co-hosts can get there on a plane. No brainer, right? Obviously, the plane is faster … or is it? See, the catch is that Hammond and May will have to use public transportation to get to and from airports in the U.K. and Switzerland, while Clarkson only has to worry about traffic on the motorways. Can Clarkson’s 6.0-liter V12 grand tourer outrun a passenger jet?

We’ve all dreamt of a car that can transform into a boat, but for some reason, no major manufacturer has put such a vehicle in production. Well, the Top Gear trio has come to the rescue with its own amphibious cars. Predictably, each craft represents its creator’s personality. That means May chose a dainty convertible with a sail, Hammond chose a wonky van with a poorly-engineered propeller, and Clarkson bolted a massive engine to the back of a pickup. What could possibly go wrong? Everything. Everything could go wrong. And it does.

This was the first time the boys made a trek across the pond for a road trip but it certainly hasn’t been the last. Their challenge: Land in Miami and find three American cars for under $1,000 each and drive them to New Orleans. Along the way, they’re beset by complications as well as a series of challenges, including a braking test that sends Hammond’s pickup into an alligator-filled swamp and a run for dear life from some enraged hillbillies. This film might be insulting to Southerners, as it makes them look like murderous, inbred morons. If you can laugh at it, though, it’s a fabulous journey.

One of the funniest segments in Top Gear history is Clarkson’s test of the Reliant Robin — or rather, when  Clarkson rolled the Robin numerous times. However, before that segment aired in season 15, Top Gear used the Robin’s pointy shape as the basis for a Space Shuttle. Not only would the Top Gear crew need to build a rocket, but they’d also need to fly the Robin a few thousand feet in the air and land it safely for use some other time. The hilarity of the situation ensued when Hammond and May realized how expensive and time-consuming the project would be. Unsurprisingly, the pair decided to use cheap parts from model airplanes, but the best part of the clip is learning of all the scientific obstacles impeding their success. It’s funny, sure, but it’s also educational!

You have to love this episode for its pure ridiculousness, as well as its frequent references to the iconic film,  The Great Escape . May puts both an Alfa Romeo and a Saab together to make a limo that is sporty and sensible — complete with an interior sporting a sauna and a replica of the Sistine Chapel. Hammond builds a rear-drive sport limo convertible, and Clarkson builds a Fiat Panda-based two-door limo so long that occupants must use a pull-cart to get to the back seat. It’s funny when the homemade limos are on the track, but when they head into central London, it really gets good.

While all the other episodes on this list are ambitious but rubbish, as the boys like to say, the Polar Special is on another planet altogether. Imagine the sheer audacity required to wonder if your television show could successfully drive a car to the North Pole for the first time in the history of man. That’s exactly what they did. Clarkson and May — full of gin and tonics — race a highly modified Toyota Hilux against Hammond and a team of sled dogs to the top of the Earth. If you only watch one episode of Top Gear in your entire life, make sure it’s this one. It’ll make you laugh and cry and leave you with a sense of wonder like few things in life can. It’s a masterpiece.

This episode was a double-whammy of entertainment, with two different vehicles highlighting the show. First up was the Peel P50 . Clarkson was on the lookout for a small car, but simply wasn’t satisfied with traditional “small” vehicles. Compared to the Peel P50, everything is massive. Clarkson pilots the tiny production vehicle to work at the BBC, but instead of parking his car in the lot, he proceeds to take it in the elevator and drive it around the office (and into the background of a live news broadcast). Afterward, the crew decided a good match-up for the Veyron (top speed of 250 mph) would be the Eurofighter jet (top speed of 1,500 mph). The Veyron would race down a mile drag strip, turn around and race back while the jet would hit an altitude of one mile, and come back down. First across the finish line wins.

“Serious” road test of the Ford Fiesta (season 12, episode 6)

Since its 2002 relaunch, Top Gear hasn’t been about testing everyday cars or focusing on practical considerations like cargo space and fuel economy. Over-the-top stunts make up the bulk of the show’s repertoire now, but not everyone appreciates that the cars on the program are irrelevant to the average driver. To address those critics, Clarkson undertook a thorough road test of the Ford Fiesta back in Series 12. The Fiesta is a sensible small car, but Clarkson ends up doing some not-so-sensible things with it. The exploits rival anything you’ll see in any episode of Top Gear .

Have you ever wished you could road trip through Vietnam on a scooter or motorcycle ? That’s exactly what the boys did in this episode. This special is less about the rickety two-wheeled vehicles they ride and more about the three presenters as they careen through the wildly gorgeous Vietnamese countryside. Along the way, they have custom suits made, which only add to the hilarity. When Clarkson eventually crashes the scooter he barely knows how to operate, however, the trip gets a bit dicey.

Clarkson, Hammond, and May don’t exactly seem equipped to take on the Amazon jungle, the Atacama desert, or Bolivia’s “Death Road” in clapped-out SUVs, and that’s what makes the Bolivia Special one of the best. It’s a genuinely extreme test of man and machine, with some of the toughest conditions ever featured on Top Gear . In this case, it’s not just the hosts’ incompetence that makes it seem unlikely that they’ll succeed; it really is a battle against the terrain. Plus, at one point May attacks Clarkson with a machete which, as Hammond points out, isn’t something you normally see on other shows.

Yet another two-part special from the Top Gear trio sends the   boys in search of the source of the Nile River. James chooses a Volvo 850R as his automotive companion, Clarkson picks a BMW 528i Touring, and Hammond (smartly) goes with a Subaru Impreza WRX Estate. During their journey, each member is forced to turn their vehicle into a camper, which meant adding weight, and, in Hammond’s case, a toilet seat on his hood. After initially failing to find the source, the trio ventures further and has to build a ferry to cross a crocodile-infested river. At the end of the journey, the boys agree to race to the Nile’s origin because only one of them will be remembered for their accomplishment.

Ferrari F12 TDF review and Ken Block’s Hoonicorn (season 23, episode 3)

The 23rd season of Top Gear is also the first without Clarkson, Hammond, and May. For most fans, that meant the new hosts had huge shoes to fill. As we know, Chris Evans didn’t make it to season 24, but this clip of Chris Harris reviewing the Ferrari F12 TDF shows why he stuck around. Not only can Harris drive well, but he keeps the audience engaged as he explores an insane supercar. This episode also features Ken Block tearing around the streets of London in an 800-horsepower Hoonicorn Mustang, under the pretense of giving Matt LeBlanc a “tour of the city.” It’s Gymkhana with Top Gear ‘s budget. What’s not to love?

Hosts Matt LeBlanc, Rory Reid, and Chris Harris travel to Kazakhstan to find out who makes the most reliable car. The trio acquires a W210-generation Mercedes-Benz E220D, a Volvo V70, and a London taxi cab before embarking on an epic road trip that takes them through a wide variety of terrain and weather conditions. Surviving a long road trip is easy as pie compared to what LeBlanc, Reid, and Harris have in mind for these three high-mileage machines. Tourism, racing, and automotive geekery are all on the menu.

When asked to name a big car, most people will think for a second and say something along the lines of “Chevrolet Suburban!” or Hummer!” The Avtoros Shaman that Matt LeBlanc is driving in the seventh episode of Top Gear ‘s 24th season makes the Suburban look quaint and city-friendly. It’s a mammoth of a vehicle with eight wheels wrapped by humongous tires. It was designed in Russia to serve as a rescue vehicle in hard-to-reach places like Siberia, so the people who created it didn’t really envision it driving on public roads in the U.K. And yet, that’s where LeBlanc’s test takes place.

As Europe recovered from WWII, French manufacturer Citroen aimed to provide a dependable car for the masses with their 2CV. The designers imagined a vehicle that could carry fresh eggs in a basket over uneven ground without even one egg breaking – and the theory is that they succeeded. No spoilers here, but you can probably imagine the hijinx that ensue as Harris and LeBlanc test that theory.

The World’s fastest tractor (season 25, episode 5)

Picture the British countryside: You might imagine rolling hills, trees, a few locals walking the footpaths, some sheep maybe. But traffic—you’d never expect traffic. Surprisingly, traffic on these quaint British roads can back up quite badly on account of tractors going at slow speeds on the road. This all-too-common problem gives Matt LeBlanc the bright idea to build the fastest tractor in the world. Appropriately named the Track-Tor, he outfits it with a 500hp Chevrolet V8 engine and sets out to discover what happens when you mix farming with speed.

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I’m a Former Lululemon Employee, and I’ve Got My Eye on These 16 Pieces From the New Travel Collection

Belt bags and buttery-soft leggings are just the beginning.

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It’s no secret that Lululemon’s beyond-comfortable athleisure has become a favorite of travelers. As a travel writer, I see Everywhere Belt Bags and Wunderlust Weekenders on planes, trains, and the ground everywhere from Australia’s white sand beaches to Europe’s cobblestone streets. And when I worked at Lululemon in a past life, I sold thousands of buttery-soft bottoms to shoppers in pursuit of the perfect pair of travel pants .

Now, nearly 30 years after its founding in Canada, the world-famous brand has dropped a huge new travel collection . Their women’s travel capsule alone features 29 pieces (starting at just $28), and their entire travel collection for her has nearly 200 pieces. They cover every category from jackets to jumpsuits. Meanwhile, Lululemon’s men’s travel collection features more than 150 pieces ranging from board shorts to button-down shirts. Accessories-wise, think luggage, organizers, key chains, and packing cubes. 

Feeling overwhelmed by all the options? I’ve got you. While shopping for two upcoming trips to Brisbane and The Big Apple , I recently took inventory of all of Lululemon’s new travel products. It’s almost as if I’m still on their payroll. But I’m not. Lululemon is just one of my love languages. That said, you don’t need to know the difference between the Align jogger and the Adapted State jogger to appreciate a little Lulu on your travels. Whether you’re in the market for a packable backpack or a comfortable pair of white sneakers , see below for the 16 travel-friendly Lululemon pieces I’d prioritize packing. 

Lululemon Dance Studio Relaxed-fit Mid-rise Cargo Pant 

Dance Studio is a misnomer. This lightweight, mid-rise cargo pant is just at home in an airport. For starters, it has a looser fit and adjustable drawstring waist, something I appreciate when I’m bloated or just want to feel comfy (but also look cute). This pant also has more pockets than previous versions — Lululemon has been selling the Dance Studio pant for more than a decade —  and the hems are cinchable for days when you want the jogger look. This new version is available in nine colors, but if you’re okay with the previous iteration, you can get it on sale for just $89 in Belgian Blue . 

“Fabulous for running errands and travel,” is the title of one recent review. Note: most shoppers say these pants run big.

Lululemon Cityverse Women’s Sneaker

What happens when a brand, well-known for its buttery soft fabrics and four-way stretch, designs comfortable footwear? You get this stylish sneaker designed for travel days when you easily hit 10,000 steps before lunch. The Cityverse currently comes in four colors. I’m obsessed with white sneakers that go with every outfit, but I’m also tempted to get a pair in Precocious Pink after having watched Barbie . While these shoes look simple, they boast 3D-molded support and cushioning, and the rubber outsole is cupped. That helps with traction, especially on Europe’s well-worn cobblestone streets. 

“I walked about 18-20kms per day in these shoes and had zero [issues] with sore feet,” wrote one satisfied shopper, who continued to say, “… also, no sock slippage (I find some shoes ‘pull’ socks into them)! I highly recommend these shoes.” 

Lululemon Align Leggings High-rise Pant 

My friends joke that I have more pairs of Align leggings than I do jeans. They’re not wrong. Like the Align joggers I never leave home without , the Align High-rise Pant is made of Lululemon’s signature Nulu fabric. While it’s far from sheer and it holds up for years, it’s so soft and weightless it almost feels like you aren’t even wearing pants! This popular pant is also ideal for travel because it offers just the right amount of stretch, and thanks to the Lycra, it never loses its shape. I hate when I wear leggings multiple days in a row and the butt starts to sag. Currently, it comes in 13 colors and four different lengths. 

In fact, the Align High-rise is such a hit that it has almost 10,000 five-star ratings. “My most comfortable travel leggings,” wrote one shopper who acknowledged that they’re not cheap but deemed them “100 percent worth the price.” 

Lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag 1L

If you haven’t seen Lululemon’s ubiquitous Everywhere Belt Bag on the streets yet, you’re probably living under a rock. Just kidding. But seriously; this game-changing accessory has nearly 19,000 five-star ratings. Currently, it comes in 13 colors (it’s also on sale in True Navy for $29 ). While it’s one-size-fits-all, the hip belt is adjustable. You can even wear it cross-body if you want. Personally, I appreciate the water-repellent fabric and the waist-facing hidden stash pocket I know no one but me has access to. 

“Wish I had bought it sooner,” wrote one shopper who comfortably wore theirs on vacation and spotted at least 10 other people wearing the same bag every day. (When something is this popular, you know it’s worth it.)

Lululemon Softstreme High-rise Midi Skirt

The few times I’ve been fortunate enough to fly business class, I’ve wanted to be comfy but also dressed up. This new midi skirt would have been perfect! It’s made of a ridiculously soft fabric featuring four-way stretch. But the best part? It doesn’t wrinkle easily. Actually, the skirt’s hand pockets (with hidden card sleeves) may be the highlight. And it’s highly versatile. While it’s comfortable enough to lounge in, it’s also classy enough to wear on a dinner date.

“This skirt goes with just about every top and shoe in my wardrobe and can be dressed up or down,” wrote one shopper who says it’s “great for travel.” 

Lululemon Relaxed-fit Twill Blazer

Many travelers have a love/hate relationship with blazers when they’re traveling. They love the look but hate the fit. For that reason, Lululemon designed this relaxed-fit blazer. It’s still tailored — so it looks sleek and has structure — but it’s not as constricting, making it easier to layer over tops and overall comfier to wear. In keeping with the athleisure theme, the twill fabric wicks away sweat, and there’s a back vent for “added mobility” and breathability. There are also four pockets: two interior welt pockets, and two on the front. 

While it looks worthy of the boardroom, several shoppers praise how well this blazer works for travel. One wrote, “It’s lightweight and doesn’t crease,” while another traveler said it’s “a great quality blazer for the price.”  

Lululemon Softstreme High-rise Pant

For economy, I’m more than happy to rock these pants made with the same silky soft material as the skirt above. While I normally wear joggers, this wide-leg look is definitely trending right now. And thanks to the high-rise fit and the way the fabric drapes, these pants are far from frumpy. That said, the drawcord waist and front pockets make them practical. 

“They look nice for almost any occasion,” wrote one shopper who deemed them the most comfortable pants they own. “They will be my travel pants for sure as they don’t show wrinkles, even after being folded up for a few days.”

Lululemon Men’s License to Train Tank Top

It may be designed for training, but this best-selling breathable base layer is also ideal for travel because it’s made for “more wearing, less washing.” Since the moisture-wicking fabric features the brand’s anti-stink Silverescent technology, odor-causing bacteria has an extremely hard time growing. My boyfriend recently wore this on a 17-hour travel day flying home from the tropics, and I swear he smelled as good when we landed back in Montana as he did when we left. 

“I got so many compliments in a few hours,” wrote one shopper who owns it in multiple colors. It’s currently available in five colors, and an older version is on sale in Aero Blue for $49 .

Lululemon Men’s Textured Full-zip Hooded Jacket 

“Travel-friendly” is what the designers of Lululemon’s newest men’s outer layer were going for. Naturally, they made this piece extremely lightweight with plenty of pockets and adjustable vents. Whether you’re on a plane with broken AC or a plane blasting the AC, a little airflow can be major when it comes to regulating temperature. I also like that the hood and hem are cinch-able, which keeps out moisture. However, since this jacket is made of water-resistant nylon, you don’t need to worry too much about getting wet. 

Because it’s so new, the Men’s Textured Full-zip Hooded Jacket, available in black, only has one review. While the shopper wishes it wasn’t so thin, they like other features. “The color of the jacket is almost pitch black which I really like,” they wrote. “The pockets are also very deep, so you won’t have to worry about items falling out of them.”

Lululemon Wunderlust Weekender Bag 48L 

I bow to whoever invented the wheeled carry-on. Still, I find shorter sojourns and road trips are more doable with a duffle bag. With 48 liters of space, the Wunderlust Weekender holds 3 to 4 days’ worth of clothes, and thanks to the adjustable external straps, I can attach extras like my shoes, yoga mat, and jacket to the outside. I also love the exterior padded pocket which is perfect for my laptop, and all the other pockets for smaller valuables. Like most of Lululemon’s products, this bag is made of a water-resistant material that sheds moisture, and it’s versatile, something I appreciate because it’s not cheap. 

“Such an amazing weekender/gym/ travel bag,” declared one shopper. “It’s stylish and functional — couldn’t recommend enough.”  

Lululemon 2-in-1 Travel Duffle Backpack 45L

If you want a duffle that you can also wear on your back, opt for this slightly smaller dual-purpose piece that features hidden backpack straps. Like the Wunderlust Weekender, it’s also made of water-repellent nylon and has a removable shoulder strap. Pocket-wise, it’s similar. There’s a padded pocket large enough for a 16-inch computer, a stash pocket for straps you’re not using, and even an external water bottle pocket, so you have easy access to hydration and don’t need to worry about water leaking in your bag. 

“Easy to run through the airport with it on my back, and happy to fit it into the overhead compartment,” wrote one shopper who says it’s the “only” bag they need for travel. 

Lululemon Travel Packing Cubes 3-pack 

Even though I buy luggage with plenty of pockets, I still rely on packing cubes to keep my clothes organized. This set features three different sizes of cubes. The smallest is great for underwear and socks, the medium is what I keep my tops in, and the largest is perfect for bottoms and bulkier items. Like most of the other packing cubes I’ve tested, these feature mesh, so air can escape (which helps them compress). What sets them apart is the fact they have side handles so they’re easier to carry. They also feature double zippers, a nice added touch that comes in handy if you tend to overpack.

“I travel for work 365 days out of the year and love these cubes,” wrote one shopper. “You can fill them up and zip them down to a smaller size which is very helpful.” Note: most negative reviews say the quality is great, they just wish these bags were bigger. 

Lululemon Travel Laundry Bag

Gone are the days when hotels had disposable plastic laundry bags I could “borrow” for my dirty or damp stuff. These days, most are opting for reusable bags (as they should). But because we can’t take them with us, it’s time we invest in our own. Unlike most heavy-duty canvas bags hotels use, Lululemon’s laundry bag is made of a water-repellent polyester that weighs half as much despite still being able to handle a few days’ worth of clothes. I also love that this bag consists of two big zippered compartments. Use one for really dirty stuff and another for pieces you’ve already worn but may need to wear again. 

“Smart design and compact for traveling,” summed up one shopper who uses theirs for business travel. 

Lululemon Travel Organizer

Picture vertical packing cubes, all attached together, that you can hang in a closet to create floating shelves, and you have this handy travel organizer. In total, all three compartments (two of which are zippered) offer 26 liters of storage. That’s about enough for a few pairs of pants, several shirts, and all of your socks and underwear. Even when it’s filled to the max, it doesn’t take up much space thanks to the compression straps that help pack it down. And when not in use, it folds up, so it’s easy to store. 

“Keeps me organized and makes the packing process a breeze,” found one shopper who called it “the perfect travel buddy.” 

Lululemon Packable Backpack 32L

As much as I adore this $25 foldable backpack I found at Amazon , I can’t deny that Lululemon’s version is much more my style. I love how sleek it looks. Available in black and grey, it goes with pretty much everything. And despite looking professional enough to wear on a business trip, it’s extremely practical. For starters, it has adjustable shoulder straps, a trolley strap that attaches to your suitcase handle, and plenty of pockets including one that turns into a packable pouch for storing the backpack when it’s not in use. Filled to the brim, this bag can hold up to 32 liters. But when it’s packed down, it takes up about as much space as a T-shirt. 

“Slaying it” is the title of a review left by a shopper who wrote, “It’s super stylish, durable, and incredibly convenient.” 

Lululemon Roll-up Travel Toiletries Kit

In a couple of weeks, I’m traveling on New Zealand’s TranzApline Train , where I plan on using this hangable roll-up toiletries kit. Like planes, most trains have limited counter space in their bathrooms. And because this kit is made of a water-repellent fabric, I don’t need to worry about accidentally splashing water on it. While it lays flat when not in use, and you can obviously hang it up to access your items, this kit also features snaps on the end, so you can stand it upright. It has three zippered compartments, and many shoppers say they love it for storing tech accessories, too. 

“It helps keep my items organized and is easy to grab all my items in one swoop as I move around the hotel, or when visiting someone’s house,” wrote one shopper who called it “the perfect travel companion.” 

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Your last-minute guide to Monday's total solar eclipse

A total solar eclipse will cross North America on Monday , offering millions a rare opportunity to see afternoon skies temporarily darken as the moon blocks the face of the sun.

Tune into NBC News NOW as Lester Holt hosts a two-hour special at 2 p.m. ET Monday from Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

The eclipse's path fortuitously cuts across Mexico, 15 U.S. states and a small part of eastern Canada. In all other states in the continental U.S., viewers will be treated to a partial solar eclipse, with the moon appearing to take a bite out of the sun and obscuring part of its light.

Here’s everything you need to know about the rare celestial event.

What is a solar eclipse?

Solar eclipses occur when the sun, moon and Earth align. The moon passes between Earth and sun, temporarily blocking the sun’s light and casting a shadow on Earth.

A total solar eclipse is when the moon fully obscures the sun, whereas a partial solar eclipse means it blocks just a portion of the sun’s face.

Solar eclipses occur only with the new moon. Because the moon’s orbit around Earth is tilted, the three bodies don’t always line up in a way that creates an eclipse.

“Imagine if the moon’s orbit were in the plane of Earth’s orbit around the sun — if that were the case, then every new moon, you’d have a total solar eclipse and every full moon, you’d have a lunar eclipse,” Neil DeGrasse Tyson, director of the Hayden Planetarium at the American Museum of Natural History, told NBC News. “So, because things don’t always align, it lends to the rarity of the event and the specialness of the event.”

Where and when will the eclipse be visible?

This year’s eclipse will follow a slightly wider path over more populated areas of the continental U.S. than other total solar eclipses have in the recent past.

NASA estimates that 31.6 million people live within what’s known as the path of totality, where the total solar eclipse will be visible. An additional 150 million people live within 200 miles of the path, according to the agency.

The path travels through Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. Tiny parts of Michigan and Tennessee will also be able to witness totality if conditions are clear.

After the eclipse crosses into Canada, it will pass over southern Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Cape Breton, at the eastern end of Nova Scotia.

Those outside the path of totality can still take part in the astronomical event by viewing a partial solar eclipse — visible throughout all 48 states of the contiguous U.S. — or a NASA livestream.

The timing, including how long totality lasts, depends on the location, but some spots will see the moon fully cover the sun for up to 4 minutes and 28 seconds.

Below is a list of timings for some cities along the path of totality, as  provided by NASA . A number of other resources, including NationalEclipse.com  and  TimeandDate.com , can also help people plan.

• Dallas: Partial eclipse begins at 12:23 p.m. CT and totality at 1:40 p.m.
• Little Rock, Arkansas: Partial eclipse begins at 12:33 p.m. CT and totality at 1:51 p.m.
• Cleveland: Partial eclipse begins at 1:59 p.m. ET and totality at 3:13 p.m.
• Buffalo, New York: Partial eclipse begins at 2:04 p.m. ET and totality at 3:18 p.m.
• Lancaster, New Hampshire: Partial eclipse begins at 2:16 p.m. ET and totality at 3:27 p.m.

How to safely view a solar eclipse

It is never safe to gaze directly at the sun, even when it is partly or mostly covered by the moon. Special eclipse glasses or  pinhole projectors  are required to safely view solar eclipses and prevent eye damage. Failing to take the proper precautions can result in severe eye injury,  according to NASA .

Eclipse glasses are thousands of times darker than normal sunglasses and specially made to enable wearers to look at the sun during these kinds of celestial events.

Sky-watchers should also never view any part of the sun through binoculars, telescopes or camera lenses unless they have specific solar filters attached. Eclipse glasses should not be used with these devices, as they will not provide adequate protection.

However, during the few minutes of totality, when the moon is fully blocking the sun, it is safe to look with the naked eye.

Beware of fake eclipse glasses. On legitimate pairs, the lenses should have a silver appearance on the front and be black on the inside. The manufacturer’s name and address should be clearly labeled, and they should not be torn or punctured. Check, as well, for the ISO logo and the code “IS 12312-2” printed on the inside.

If you don’t have eclipse glasses, you can make a homemade pinhole projector, which lets sunlight in through a small hole, focuses it and projects it onto a piece of paper, wall or other surface to create an image of the sun that is safe to look at. 

All you need is two pieces of white cardboard or plain white paper, aluminum foil and a pin or thumbtack. Cut a 1- to 2-inch square or rectangle out of the center of a piece of white paper or cardboard. Tape aluminum foil over that cut-out shape, then use a pin or thumbtack to poke a tiny hole in the foil.

During the eclipse, place a second piece of white paper or cardboard on the ground as a screen and hold the projector with the foil facing up and your back to the sun. Adjusting how far you hold the projector from the second piece of paper will alter the size of the image on the makeshift screen.

What to look for while viewing the total solar eclipse

For people along the path of totality, there are some fun milestones to keep track of as the total solar eclipse unfolds.

As the eclipse progresses and the sun gets thinner in the sky, it will start to get eerily dark, according to Tyson.

When the last beams of sunlight are about to become obscured, look out for the “diamond ring effect”: The sun’s atmosphere will appear as an illuminated halo, and the last light still visible will look like the diamond of a giant ring.

As the sunlight decreases even further, an effect known as Baily’s beads will be created by the moon’s rugged terrain. Tiny “beads” of light will be visible for only a few seconds around the dark moon, as the last bits of sunlight peer through the moon’s mountains and valleys.

When the moon is fully blocking the sun, it is safe to remove eclipse glasses and look at the total solar eclipse with the naked eye.

Some lucky sky-watchers may even catch a glimpse of a comet .

Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks — nicknamed the “ devil comet ” because an eruption last year left it with two distinct trails of gas and ice in the shape of devil horns — is currently visible from the Northern Hemisphere as it swings through the inner solar system.

The comet can be seen in the early evenings by gazing toward the west-northwest horizon. During the eclipse, when skies darken during totality, it may be possible to see the comet near Jupiter, but its visibility will depend on whether it’s in the middle of an outburst and thus brighter than normal.

Most likely, all eyes will be on the alignment of the moon and sun.

“Most people won’t even notice,” Tyson said. “But if you know to look, it’s there.”

When is the next solar eclipse?

The next total solar eclipse will be in 2026, but it will mostly pass over the Arctic Ocean, with some visibility in Greenland, Iceland, Portugal and northern Spain. In 2027, a total solar eclipse will be visible in Spain and a swath of northern Africa.

The next total solar eclipse visible from North America will be in 2033, but only over Alaska. Then in 2044, a total solar eclipse will cross Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, parts of Canada and Greenland.

The next total solar eclipse to cross the continental U.S. coast-to-coast in will occur in 2045. The path of totality for that eclipse will cut through California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas, Arkansas, Missouri, Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama, Georgia and Florida.

Denise Chow is a reporter for NBC News Science focused on general science and climate change.

Lucas Thompson is a content producer for the NBC News Climate Unit.

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2024 Masters odds, picks, golf predictions: Tiger Woods projection from same model that called last 2 winners

Tiger woods, an 82-time pga tour champion, is expected to be part of the 2024 masters field at augusta national golf club.

Tiger Woods already holds a number of records at Augusta National and can add another at the 2024 Masters. Woods has made the cut in 23 consecutive appearances at the year's first major, tied with Gary Player and Fred Couples for most all-time. Woods' streak is still active, so he can move into sole possession of first place by making the cut at the Masters 2024. After being on the cut line in last year's tournament before withdrawing due to injury, Woods has aspirations this year of doing more. The 2024 Masters schedule begins Thursday, April 11 from Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga.

Woods is a longshot at 160-1 according to the 2024 Masters odds, the same as longtime rival Phil Mickelson. The 2024 Masters favorite is World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler at 5-1, followed by Rory McIlroy at 10-1 and Jon Rahm at 13-1. Before locking in your 2024 Masters picks or Tiger Woods props, be sure to see the golf predictions and projected leaderboard from the proven computer model at SportsLine .

SportsLine's proprietary model, built by DFS pro Mike McClure, has been red-hot since the PGA Tour resumed in June 2020. In fact, the model is up nearly $9,500 on its best bets since the restart, nailing tournament after tournament.

McClure's model predicted Scottie Scheffler would finish on top of the leaderboard at the Arnold Palmer Invitational and The Players Championship this season. McClure also included Hideki Matsuyama in his best bets to win the 2024 Genesis Invitational. That bet hit at +9000, and for the entire tournament, McClure's best bets returned nearly $1,000.

The model also predicted Jon Rahm would be victorious at the 2023 Sentry Tournament of Champions and The American Express. At the 2023 Masters, the model was all over Rahm's second career major victory heading into the weekend. Rahm was two strokes off the lead heading into the third round, but the model still projected him as the winner. It was the second straight Masters win for the model, which also nailed Scheffler winning in 2022.

In addition, McClure's best bets included Nick Taylor (70-1) winning the 2023 RBC Canadian Open, Jason Day (17-1) winning outright at the 2023 AT&T Byron Nelson, and Rickie Fowler (14-1) finishing on top of the leaderboard at the 2023 Rocket Mortgage Classic. 

This same model has also nailed a whopping 10 majors entering the weekend. Anyone who has followed it has seen massive returns. 

Now that the Masters 2024 field is set, SportsLine simulated the tournament 10,000 times, and the results were surprising. Head to SportsLine now to see the projected leaderboard.

Top 2024 Masters predictions 

One major surprise the model is calling for at the 2024 Masters: Patrick Cantlay, a 28-1 longshot, makes a strong run at the title. He's a target for anyone looking for a huge payday. Cantlay has made the cut in all seven tournaments he has played this year, with his best finish being a fourth-place run at the Genesis Invitational in mid-February.

Cantlay ranks in the top 30 on the PGA Tour in birdie average and approach shots within 200 yards, and iron play is always crucial at Augusta National. Cantlay is still seeking his first major championship, but he finished ninth at the Masters in 2019 and 14th last year. He added two more top-15 finishes at the PGA Championship and U.S. Open last season, so he has been knocking on the door of a breakthrough victory. 

The model has also examined where Tiger Woods finishes. The 15-time major champion last played competitively at the Genesis Invitational in February, when he withdrew after one round due to an illness. Reaching the finish line of a tournament has been an issue for Woods since returning from his Feb. 2021 car crash. Over the seven ensuing competitive events, he's played all four rounds just three times, while also withdrawing three times and missing one cut.

However, no one knows Augusta quite like Woods, and while full-timers on tour have to go through the grind of weekly tournaments, Woods can focus his attention on this event. He's shot under par in all four rounds of a single Masters tournament a record five times, while no other golfer has more than three. He also owns the all-time lowest scoring average at Augusta of 71.1 (min. 40 rounds), and only Jack Nicklaus (15) has more top-fives at the course than Woods' 12.  The model just locked in its Tiger Woods Masters picks here .

How to make 2024 Masters picks

The model is also targeting six golfers with Masters odds of 20-1 or longer to make a strong run at the title. Anyone who backs these longshots could hit it big. You can only see the model's PGA picks here .

Who will win the 2024 Masters, which longshots will stun the golfing world, and where will Tiger Woods finish? Check out the Masters 2024 odds below, then visit SportsLine to see the projected Masters leaderboard, all from the model that's nailed 10 golf majors, including the last two Masters winners .

2024 Masters odds, golfers, field

See the full Masters picks, best bets, and predictions here .

Scottie Scheffler +325 Rory McIlroy +1000 Brooks Koepka +1100 Jon Rahm +1200 Wyndham Clark +1500 Xander Schauffele +1800 Will Zalatoris +2000 Hideki Matsuyama +2000 Jordan Spieth +2000 Viktor Holland +2200 Ludvig Aberg +2500 Joaquin Niemann +2500 Cameron Smith +2800 Justin Thomas +2800 Patrick Cantlay +2800 Collin Morikawa +3000 Dustin Johnson +3300 Tony Finau +3500 Bryson DeChambeau +3500 Brian Harman +3500 Shane Lowry +4000 Max Homa +4000 Cameron Young +4000 Jason Day +4000 Matt Fitzpatrick +4000 Min Woo Lee +5000 Sam Burns +5000 Sahith Theegala +5000 Tommy Fleetwood +5500 Sergio Garcio +6000 Tyrrell Hatton +6000 Byeong-hun An +6500 Chris Kirk +7000 Tom Kim +7000 Russell Henley +7000 Patrick Reed +7000 Rickie Fowler +7500 Akshay Bhatia +7500 Corey Conners +7500 Sungjae Im +7500 Si Woo Kim +8000 Denny McCarthy +9000 Adam Scott +9000 Justin Rose +9000 Phil Mickelson +10000 Tiger Woods +10000 Stephen Jaeger +12500 Sepp Straka +12500 Nick Taylor +12500 Erik Van Rooyen +15000 Eric Cole +15000 Adrian Meronk +15000 Jake Knapp +15000 Keegan Bradley +15000 Matthieu Pavon +15000 Nicolai Hojgaard +15000 J.T. Poston +15000 Emiliano Grillo +15000 Harris English +15000 Thorbjörn Olesen +17500 Lucas Glover +17500 Luke List +17500 Adam Hadwin +17500 Taylor Moore +20000 Ryan Fox +20000 Kurt Kitayama +20000 Bubba Watson +20000 Nick Dunlap +20000 Peter Malnati +20000 Cam Davis +20000 Austin Eckroat +22500 Ryo Hisatsune +25000 Lee Hodges +27500 Adan Schenk +30000 Danny Willett +35000 Charl Schwartzel +35000 Gary Woodland +50000 Grayson Murray +50000 Camilo Villegas +50000 Zach Johnson +75000 Christo Lamprecht +75000 Fred Couples +100000 Mike Weir +100000 Neal Shipley +150000 Vijay Singh +150000 Stewart Hagestad +150000 Jasper Stubbs +200000 Jose Maria Olazabal +200000 Santiago de la Fuente +250000

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The best photos of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour — so far

• Taylor Swift has shattered records and moved markets with The Eras Tour.
• The tour heads to Europe this summer with a few additional US stops in the fall.
• Photos show Swift performing in a multitude of costumes with guests like Ice Spice and Haim.

Taylor Swift is not only on top of the world — she's traversing it on her record-breaking Eras Tour.

Celebrating 17 years of her genre-spanning music with tributes to the songs, costumes, and Easter eggs that have made her a global superstar, The Eras Tour is the first-ever tour to gross over $1 billion in revenue.

The tour has made Swift a billionaire and boosts the economies of every city it visits with an estimated $4.6 billion in US consumer spending connected to the concerts. Swift's opening shows in Glendale, Arizona, generated more local revenue than the Super Bowl.

Here are photos that capture some of the most memorable moments of The Eras Tour — so far. After completing legs in the US, Mexico, Brazil, Japan, Australia, and Singapore, Swift continues on to Europe this summer and circles back to the US in the fall.

The Eras Tour has boosted local economies, with Taylor Swift fans spending thousands on travel, hotels, and restaurants in concert cities worldwide.

Trading friendship bracelets has also become a staple of the concert experience, inspired by a lyric in Swift's song "You're On Your Own Kid."

Fans come dressed in costumes representing Swift's many eras of music.

Swift's Versace bodysuit sparkled during the opening number of her March 2023 show in Las Vegas.

The spotlight shone on Swift at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta in April 2023.

Swift received a standing ovation after performing "Champagne Problems" in Nashville in May 2023.

She braved the pouring rain while performing in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

Rapper Ice Spice joined Swift at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium to perform their "Karma" collaboration featured on a deluxe edition of Swift's 10th album, "Midnights."

To celebrate the release of "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)," Swift brought out the koi-fish guitar from her Speak Now Tour to play "Long Live" in Kansas City, Missouri, in July 2023.

She also brought out Presley Cash, Joey King, and Taylor Lautner for the premiere of the "I Can See You" music video from "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)."

Haim opened for Swift and later joined her onstage at her shows in Santa Clara, California.

Thousands of fans' wristbands lit up in rainbow colors during the singer's "Lover" set in Inglewood, California, in August 2023.

During her "Fearless" set in Inglewood, Swift took a break from strumming her sparkly guitar to create a heart shape with her hands.

At the same show, Swift surprised fans with the news that "1989 (Taylor's Version)" would be available in October 2023.

When The Eras Tour came to Brazil in November, the famous Christ the Redeemer statue featured a message dedicated to the singer and Swifties who flew in from around the world.

A young fan traded friendship bracelets with Swift at a show in São Paulo.

She nailed the choreography in her "Reputation" era in Sydney in February.

The "Reputation" set also featured looks from Swift's past eras during "Look What You Made Me Do."

Opening act Sabrina Carpenter sang "White Horse" with Swift during the acoustic set in Sydney.

Wearing sparkling fringe jackets, Swift and her backup dancers took their final bows after performing in Melbourne, Australia.

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Top Travel Accessories and Traveler Gear for Seamless Travel

Béis the jewelry case.

F or avid jewelry wearers, a Béis traveling case is one of the best travel accessories to invest in, well, unless, untangling necklaces is a well-loved hobby. For those seeking out options that are environmentally friendly and meet shopping needs, this jewelry case features recycled plastic water bottles in its design and keeps necklaces, rings, earrings and bracelets protected and organized. Like this? You’ll be sure to love the Beis Mini Weekender , too.

Longchamp Le Pliage Expandable Travel Bag

Finding the right in-between travel bag for two to three-day trips takes some hunting. However, reviewers of this water-resistant nylon travel bag say this expandable tote is worth the investment. It’s one of the best travel accessories because of its durability, its ability to fold down flat as a carry-on bag and its minimalist yet chic design.

As long as the liquids meet flight requirements, skip baggage claim and opt out of baggage fees with this small travel bag.

Tessan Universal Travel Adapter

There’s nothing worst than landing in a different country with a red battery icon at the top of your phone screen and needing an international charger. To prevent this hiccup, remember this packing tip and get this all-in-one travel adapter with four different plugs compatible with over 150 countries. Be a smart traveler and stay powered up.

Dagne Dover Mila Toiletry Organizer

Packing lighter only makes traveling easier. So maybe minimalist travelers don’t need that extra serum or a second shade of lipstick. This toiletry organizer with an exterior made from 100% Repreve recycled polyester makes it easier to think about what a traveler really needs on their next getaway. All of the products are organized to perfection thanks to the design’s six adjustable compartments.

Thule Crossover 2 Convertible Backpack

This convertible backpack isn’t an ordinary carrier. In fact, the interior features a design much like the inside of a suitcase to easily store clothes, shoes and toiletries. But instead of rolling it around, throw the water-resistant accessory over a shoulder as a backpack or shoulder bag for better portability.

Shacke Pak Packing Cubes

Rolling clothes certainly provides space to pack more, but packing cubes keep things organized and compact. This packing cube set helps any traveler pack for up to 14 days and includes a laundry bag to keep dirty clothes separate from fresh ones.

Tushbaby Hip Seat Carrier

This innovative hip seat carrier is one of the best travel accessories for families traveling with small children, as it helps reduce muscular strain on the spine while holding a little one (ages from birth to 36 months). It features tons of pockets for everything including diapers, keys, pacifiers, a bottle and a toy. And it also works effectively for breastfeeding support too.

Chronically Chic Weekender Travel Pill Case

Staying on top of daily medications and supplements while away takes thoughtfulness (and alarm setting). Designed for a four-day trip, this stylish pill organizer housed in a faux leather case holds 228 pills per day, to avoid bringing bulky bottles on a long weekend trip. Pro tip: don’t make the packing mistake of putting this in your checked bag. Instead, pack it in the carry-on, just in case there are travel delays.

Brandon Blackwood Leather Travel Pouch

Juggling a passport, credit cards, money and tickets while rushing through the airport is stress-inducing. But this leather travel pouch with labels for each of the above takes all the guesswork out of where essential documents reside. So when it’s time to check luggage sets at the counter, knowing where essential travel documents are without digging through a backpack brings peace of mind. We’re sure this brightly-hued pouch will become one of your best travel accessories.

Nishel Toiletry Bag for Women

With over 9,000 five-star ratings, this toiletry bag speaks for itself. The design boasts two water-resistant compartments with mesh pouches to prevent unwanted liquid from spilling out of the bag. Use the included hook to hang up the bag to find the products needed. With this level of organization, repacking your underseat luggage is a breeze.

Bagsmart Electronics Organizer Travel Case

An electronic organizer might not be at the top of a travel checklist , but when working on the go, this case saves time and keeps everything in its place. It features five elastic loops to keep slim cables, earphones or pens organized. Additionally, the design has two elastic loops for longer cables, one mesh zippered pocket, five elasticized mesh segments and a pocket under the zippered pocket to store chargers, USB drives, power banks and USB-C hubs.

Away Shoe Cube

Packing shoes amongst clean clothes isn’t the most hygienic choice, given that we pick up debris on the bottoms of our shoes daily. But, lucky for us, people always think of new (and, in this case, more hygienic) ways to pack a suitcase . Made from water-resistant nylon, these shoe cubes —which are collapsible when not in use—offer dividers to store and organize multiple pairs of shoes.

Additionally, interior mesh pockets are built-in for storing bulkier shoes like sneakers, heels or boots. And you can return it anytime within the first 100 days of purchase for whatever reason, even just to get a different size or color.