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Top Gear is a British television series that focuses on various motor vehicles, primarily cars, in which its hosts conduct reviews on new models and vintage classics, as well as tackling various motoring related challenges, and inviting celebrities to set a time on their specially designed race-course. The programme is a relaunched version of the original 1977 show of the same name.

For its first series, the show was presented by Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and Jason Dawe, with support from an anonymous race driver, The Stig. The format of the first series was more similar to the original show than later series and had interviews with guests outside of the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car segment. Dawe was replaced by James May for the second series, where the show chose to focus only on car reviews, guest laps in the Reasonably Priced Car, the Cool Wall, and the Greatest Car Ever segment (exclusive to this series), with each episode also having a single short challenge. This strict format was later relaxed, with the third series showing more challenges; these challenges became longer from the fourth series as the races and the cheap car challenges were introduced. By series 7, there were fewer reviews of "affordable" cars that were the main focus of the original show, and the show became almost entirely focused on longer and partially-scripted challenges, with one or two car reviews (usually only featuring performance cars) per episode. Regular roadtrip-style special episodes were also introduced from series 9, often aired as a Christmas special.

This new format remained unchanged until the line-up was changed after the departure of Clarkson, Hammond and May at the end of the twenty-second series. Chris Evans and Matt LeBlanc took over as the main hosts, with a team of co-presenters consisting of Chris Harris, Rory Reid, Eddie Jordan and Sabine Schmitz. [1] [2] [3] After the twenty-third series, Evans departed from the show, leading to LeBlanc being joined by Harris and Reid as the main hosts, with occasional appearances from Jordan and Schmitz. [4] LeBlanc departed the show following the twenty-sixth series in 2019, [5] and was replaced by new hosts Paddy McGuiness and Freddie Flintoff for the twenty-seventh series later that year. [6]

The following is a list of episodes, listed in order of their original UK air date along with featured cars, challenges, and guests. For more information on features and challenges included in each series, visit each series' respective page. Comprehensive lists of challenges and races can be found at Top Gear challenges and Top Gear races. The list does not include shorter spin-off episodes produced for charity ( Top Gear of the Pops, produced for Red Nose Day; Top Ground Gear Force and Stars in Fast Cars, produced for Sport Relief; and an Ashes to Ashes parody and Children in Need does Star in a Reasonably Priced Car for Children in Need), 'Best of' special episodes, and some other specials, such as 50 Years of Bond Cars, An Evening with Top Gear, and A Tribute To Sabine Schmitz.

During the course of the programme, 240 episodes of Top Gear aired, including three specials over thirty-three series, between 20 October 2002 and 18 December 2022.

Series overview

SeriesEpisodesOriginally airedAverage UK viewers
(in millions)
First airedLast airedNetwork
11020 October 2002 (2002-10-20)29 December 2002 (2002-12-29) BBC Two3.30
21011 May 2003 (2003-05-11)20 July 2003 (2003-07-20)3.16
3926 October 2003 (2003-10-26)28 December 2003 (2003-12-28)4.03
4109 May 2004 (2004-05-09)1 August 2004 (2004-08-01)3.48
5924 October 2004 (2004-10-24)26 December 2004 (2004-12-26)4.15
61122 May 2005 (2005-05-22)7 August 2005 (2005-08-07)4.21
7713 November 2005 (2005-11-13)12 February 2006 (2006-02-12)4.61
887 May 2006 (2006-05-07)30 July 2006 (2006-07-30)4.45
9628 January 2007 (2007-01-28)4 March 2007 (2007-03-04)7.45
Special125 July 2007 (2007-07-25)4.50
10107 October 2007 (2007-10-07)23 December 2007 (2007-12-23)7.01
11622 June 2008 (2008-06-22)27 July 2008 (2008-07-27)5.94
1282 November 2008 (2008-11-02)28 December 2008 (2008-12-28)7.32
13721 June 2009 (2009-06-21)2 August 2009 (2009-08-02)7.17
14715 November 2009 (2009-11-15)3 January 2010 (2010-01-03)6.69
15627 June 2010 (2010-06-27)1 August 2010 (2010-08-01)6.25
16821 December 2010 (2010-12-21)27 February 2011 (2011-02-27)7.19
17626 June 2011 (2011-06-26)31 July 2011 (2011-07-31)6.42
18828 December 2011 (2011-12-28)11 March 2012 (2012-03-11)6.07
19727 January 2013 (2013-01-27)10 March 2013 (2013-03-10)6.58
20630 June 2013 (2013-06-30)4 August 2013 (2013-08-04)5.31
2172 February 2014 (2014-02-02)16 March 2014 (2014-03-16)6.49
2210 [a]27 December 2014 (2014-12-27)28 June 2015 (2015-06-28)6.49
Specials226 December 2015 (2015-12-26)30 December 2015 (2015-12-30)1.79
23629 May 2016 (2016-05-29)3 July 2016 (2016-07-03)3.89
2475 March 2017 (2017-03-05)23 April 2017 (2017-04-23)3.15
25625 February 2018 (2018-02-25)1 April 2018 (2018-04-01)3.11
26517 February 2019 (2019-02-17)17 March 2019 (2019-03-17)2.35
27516 June 2019 (2019-06-16)14 July 2019 (2019-07-14)4.46
28729 December 2019 (2019-12-29)1 March 2020 (2020-03-01)4.76
2954 October 2020 (2020-10-04)1 November 2020 (2020-11-01) BBC One5.68
30414 March 2021 (2021-03-14)4 April 2021 (2021-04-04)6.42
31614 November 2021 (2021-11-14)24 December 2021 (2021-12-24)5.72
3255 June 2022 (2022-06-05)3 July 2022 (2022-07-03)3.93
33530 October 2022 (2022-10-30)18 December 2022 (2022-12-18)4.39
  1. ^ Episode count includes the two-episode Patagonia special which preceded the series. Out of ten originally planned episodes for the twenty-second series itself, only seven episodes were produced and broadcast before Clarkson's suspension; an eighth episode was aired months later.

Episodes

Series 1 (2002)

No.
overall
No. in
series
ReviewsFeatures/challengesGuest(s)Original air dateUK viewers
(millions)  [7]
1 [8]1 Citroën Berlingo MultispacePagani Zonda SLamborghini MurciélagoMazda6 Ford GT40 concept • Beating a speed camera • Running a car on vegetable oil Harry Enfield20 October 2002 (2002-10-20)2.43
2 [8]2 Ford Focus RSNoble M12 GTOFord Escort RS1800Bus jumping over bikes Jay Kay27 October 2002 (2002-10-27)3.54
3 [8]3 Mini OneToyota Yaris VersoCitroën DSAston Martin DB7Westfield XTR2How car designers Peter Horbury and Ian Callum style cars • Grannies doing donuts with a Honda S2000 Ross Kemp3 November 2002 (2002-11-03)3.30
4 [8]4 Aston Martin VanquishFerrari 575M Maranello • Family saloons: ( Ford MondeoToyota AvensisJaguar X-TypeMercedes-Benz C-ClassBMW 3 SeriesHonda Accord)Interview with Richard BurnsNissan Skyline R34 GT-R used car buying guide • James Bond cars for the movie Die Another Day Steve Coogan10 November 2002 (2002-11-10)2.90
5 [8]5 Mercedes-Benz S-ClassAudi A8Maybach 62Bentley Arnage T Jaguar XJ concept • Peugeot 206 used car buying guide • Budget James Bond car Jonathan Ross17 November 2002 (2002-11-17)3.43
6 [8]6 Renault Vel SatisBMW Z4Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG Honda NSX power lap • Grannies handbrake-parking a MiniVW Golf used car buying guide Tara Palmer-Tomkinson24 November 2002 (2002-11-24)3.10
7 [8]7 Saab 9-3Lotus Elise 111S M4 bus lane investigation • Religion race I • Environmentally-friendly cars ( Peugeot RCToyota PriusFord TH!NK) • Children's favourite supercars Rick Parfitt1 December 2002 (2002-12-01)3.61
8 [8]8 Audi RS6Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG • Superminis: ( Ford FiestaCitroën C3Honda JazzNissan MicraMG ZR)Maserati CoupéTuning a Lada Riva • White van man race Sir Michael Gambon8 December 2002 (2002-12-08)3.43
9 [8]9Cars for the school run: ( Renault EspaceToyota Land CruiserVolvo XC90)Subaru ForesterVolkswagen Golf R32 MG XPower SV concept • Stripping down a Jaguar XJ-SRadical SR3 vs an aerobatic plane Gordon Ramsay22 December 2002 (2002-12-22)3.67
10 [8]10Offroaders in the countryside: ( Toyota Land Cruiser AmazonBMW X5Jeep Grand CherokeeRange Rover)Lotus Esprit V8TVR T350CTop Gear Awards 2002 • Tuned German cars: (AS One • Audi TT MTM Bimoto) • Cheap used cars ( Nissan PrimeraNissan 300CVauxhall Astra CDi) • Religion race IINone29 December 2002 (2002-12-29)3.59

Series 2 (2003)

No.
overall
No. in
series
ReviewsFeatures/challengesGuest(s)Original air dateUK viewers
(millions)  [9]
111 Smart RoadsterBowler WildcatBentley T2McLaren F1Drag racer jet engine incinerates Nissan Sunny Vinnie Jones11 May 2003 (2003-05-11)3.15
122 Rolls-Royce PhantomRover 3½ Litre (P5B) • BMW M3Audi S4Jaguar E-TypeFastest political party Jamie Oliver18 May 2003 (2003-05-18)3.28
133 Volkswagen TouaregLexus SC430Hyundai CoupeBMW Z8Perodua KelisaFord MustangCountry with fastest supercar David Soul25 May 2003 (2003-05-25)2.98
144Jaguar R Coupe • Jaguar Mk IIJaguar XJRJaguar XKR-RAston Martin DB7 GTBlack Cab ( Austin FX4)How far can you drive until you become bored in a Jaguar XJR? Boris Johnson1 June 2003 (2003-06-01)3.23
155 Porsche 911 TurboFord Street KaTriumph TR6Renault Clio V6Land RoverRally pit crew vs. women getting ready for a night out Anne Robinson8 June 2003 (2003-06-08)3.33
166 Subaru Impreza WRX STIMitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIIIVauxhall VX220 TurboPeugeot 206 GTIFiat 500Land speed record for caravan towing Richard Whiteley15 June 2003 (2003-06-15)2.46
177 Koenigsegg CC8SRenault MéganeHummer H1Hummer H2Rolls-Royce Silver CloudCrash testing the Megane with a real driver Neil Morrissey22 June 2003 (2003-06-22)3.61
188 Nissan 350ZAlfa Romeo 147 GTACitroën DS • Convertibles: ( Citroën C3 PlurielMercedes-Benz CLK500 ConvertibleAudi A4 CabrioletDaihatsu CopenVolkswagen Beetle Cabriolet)The Race for the Universe Jodie Kidd6 July 2003 (2003-07-06)3.76
199 Vandenbrink CarverVolvo S60 RGM HyWireAudi QuattroDrive Vauxhall Signum from the rear seat Patrick Stewart13 July 2003 (2003-07-13)2.91
2010 TVR T350COverfinch Range RoverCadillac SixteenVolkswagen PhaetonFastest disabled driver Alan Davies20 July 2003 (2003-07-20)2.92

Series 3 (2003)

No.
overall
No. in
series
ReviewsFeatures/challengesGuest(s)Original air dateUK viewers
(millions)  [10]
211 Ford GTBMW 5 SeriesPorsche 911 GT3Can the diesel Volkswagen Lupo get better mpg than the petrol version? • Can The Stig reach 100 mph on an aircraft carrier? Martin Kemp26 October 2003 (2003-10-26)3.32
222 BMW M3 CSLBMW M1BMW M3BMW M5 Volvo 240 attempts to jump four caravans • Best 2 seater sportscar: ( Porsche BoxsterBMW Z4Honda S2000) Stephen Fry2 November 2003 (2003-11-02)3.41
233 Bentley Continental GTSubaru Legacy Outback Saab 9-5 Aero versus a BAe Sea Harrier • How to Escape from a Sinking Car • Top Gear Survey Rob Brydon9 November 2003 (2003-11-09)4.02
244 Lamborghini MiuraLamborghini CountachMini Cooper S WorksLamborghini GallardoLamborghini Tribute Rich Hall16 November 2003 (2003-11-16)4.59
255 Mazda RX-8Fiat PandaIs the Toyota Hilux really indestructible? • Hammond searches for future classic cars Simon Cowell23 November 2003 (2003-11-23)4.80
266 Citroën C2Renault Mégane CCPeugeot 307 CCAston Martin V8 Vantage (1977)Holden MonaroIs a Toyota Hilux really indestructible? – Part 2 Sanjeev Bhaskar7 December 2003 (2003-12-07)5.40
277 MG XPower SVPorsche Cayenne TurboMercedes-Benz SLR McLarenWhich professor can do the best burn-out • What is the best British car: ( Rover 75Morgan Plus 8Noble M12) Rory Bremner14 December 2003 (2003-12-14)3.35
288 Mercedes-Benz 280SLNissan MicraAston Martin LagondaAudi TTTop Gear Generation Game Johnny Vegas21 December 2003 (2003-12-21)3.15
299 Chrysler CrossfireSmart Roadster (Brabus V6 Bi-Turbo)Jaguar XJ6Honda Civic Type RHonda NSX Type RTop Gear Awards 2003 Carol Vorderman28 December 2003 (2003-12-28)4.24

Series 4 (2004)

No.
overall
No. in
series
ReviewsFeatures/challengesGuest(s)Original air dateUK viewers
(millions)  [11]
301 Lotus ExigeRover CityRoverAston Martin DB9Epic race: Aston Martin DB9 vs. Eurostar and TGV fast trains – Surrey to Monte CarloApache Gunship helicopter vs. Lotus Exige – can the helicopter get missile lock? Fay Ripley9 May 2004 (2004-05-09)3.28
312 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLarenAlfa Romeo 166Cadillac EscaladeFord FAB-1A nun in a monster truck • Hammond gets hypnotised Paul McKenna16 May 2004 (2004-05-16)3.31
323 Porsche 911 GT3 RSFerrari 360 Challenge StradaleDodge Charger R/T£100 car challenge. ( Volvo 760Audi 80Rover 416GTi) Jordan23 May 2004 (2004-05-23)3.36
334 Porsche Carrera GTAudi A8 4.0 TDIFord SportKa'Car darts' • Audi A8 4.0 TDI endurance challenge (London to Edinburgh and back on one tank) • Ford SportKa vs. racing pigeonsEvo vs. STi battle revised Ronnie O'Sullivan30 May 2004 (2004-05-30)3.24
345 MG ZT 260 • Hatchbacks: ( Vauxhall AstraMazda3Volkswagen Golf)Shootout: Performance sport coupes ( Jaguar XK-RBMW 645CiPorsche 911 Carrera 2) on the Pendine SandsVolkswagen Golf gets electrocuted Johnny VaughanDenise van Outen6 June 2004 (2004-06-06)3.39
356 Renault Clio RenaultSportJaguar XJSCadillac CTSNissan CubeCan you run a car on poo? Hammond Investigates. Sir Terry Wogan13 June 2004 (2004-06-13)3.19
367 Spyker C8 SpyderMercedes-Benz CL 65 AMGMPVs as minicabs: ( Renault ScénicFord C-Max) Lionel Richie11 July 2004 (2004-07-11)3.47
378 Ford GTMaserati QuattroporteDiesel versus Petrol hot hatch race • Blowing over cars using Boeing 747 jetblast • Tribute to the Rover V8 engine Martin Clunes18 July 2004 (2004-07-18)4.01
389Two Seater Roadsters: ( Mazda MX-5Toyota MR2Fiat BarchettaMercedes-Benz SL600) • Convertibles: ( Mini Cooper CabrioletVauxhall TigraMercedes-Benz SLK350Audi S4 Cabriolet)Jaguar X-Type EstateCan you parachute into a moving car? Sir Ranulph Fiennes25 July 2004 (2004-07-25)4.01
3910 Volvo V50Peugeot 407BMW X3Chevrolet CorvetteHammond drives the Peugeot 407 as a pace car • Car Olympics: long jump Patrick Kielty1 August 2004 (2004-08-01)3.54

Series 5 (2004)

No.
overall
No. in
series
ReviewsFeatures/challengesGuest(s)Original air dateUK viewers
(millions)  [12]
401 Porsche 911 Carrera SCan an ice cream van jump a bouncy castle? Best Muscle Car on sale ( Chrysler 300CVauxhall Monaro VX-RJaguar S-Type R) Bill Bailey24 October 2004 (2004-10-24)3.35
412Hatchbacks: ( Ford FocusVauxhall AstraVolkswagen Golf)Enzo Ferrari • Supercars: ( Jaguar XJ220Pagani ZondaFerrari F40McLaren F1Porsche Carrera GT)Mountainboarder versus a rally car Geri Halliwell31 October 2004 (2004-10-31)3.81
423 Dodge Viper SRT-10Drive a Land Rover Discovery to the top of Cnoc an Fhreiceadain in Scotland • Find the craziest car in the world • Top Gear survey 2004 results Joanna Lumley7 November 2004 (2004-11-07)4.41
434 Pagani Zonda S RoadsterAston Martin Vanquish SFerrari 575M Maranello GTC24 hours in a Smart Forfour • Playing conkers with caravans. Jimmy CarrSteve Coogan14 November 2004 (2004-11-14)4.44
445 Morgan Aero 8 GTNMercedes-Benz 300SLPeople carrier racing • Break 10:00 around the Nürburgring Nordschleife in a diesel car Christian SlaterSabine Schmitz21 November 2004 (2004-11-21)4.69
456 Volkswagen Golf V GTIHow much Porsche can you get for £1,500? ( Porsche 928 SPorsche 944Porsche 924) • Blind man doing a power lap Cliff RichardBilly Baxter5 December 2004 (2004-12-05)4.87
467 Toyota PriusFord MustangMitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII MR FQ400A four-door Evo goes head-to-head with a Lamborghini. Top Gear Awards 2004 Roger DaltreyJames Kaye12 December 2004 (2004-12-12)3.39
478 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti Epic race: Ferrari 612 Scaglietti vs Jet Plane to Verbier • Showroom cars vs old race cars • Mitsubishi Evo vs bobsleigh • The Stig attempts a sub-1:00 power lap of the test track in a Renault F1 car Eddie Izzard19 December 2004 (2004-12-19)5.06
489 Ariel AtomBMW 1 SeriesMercedes-Benz G55 AMGFind a 'pearl' among a collection of cars from the Pacific Rim Trinny WoodallSusannah Constantine26 December 2004 (2004-12-26)3.30

Series 6 (2005)

No.
overall
No. in
series
ReviewsFeatures/challengesGuest(s)Original air dateUK viewers
(millions)  [13]
491 Mercedes-Benz CLS55 AMGHonda ElementToyota AygoRange Rover Sport Toyota Aygo Football • Range Rover Sport vs Challenger 2 Tank James Nesbitt22 May 2005 (2005-05-22)4.51
502 Maserati MC12Two-door coupé for less than £1,500 that isn't a Porsche ( Mitsubishi StarionBMW 635CSiJaguar XJ-S) Jack Dee29 May 2005 (2005-05-29)3.67
513 Aston Martin DB9 VolanteMaserati BoraWiesmann MF 3TVR TuscanClarkson opens a public pool with a Rolls-Royce Christopher Eccleston12 June 2005 (2005-06-12)3.96
524 Cadillac CTS-VBMW 320dPresenters' mums help evaluate cars: ( Peugeot 1007Renault ModusHonda Jazz) • Can a stretch limo jump over the wedding party? Omid Djalili19 June 2005 (2005-06-19)3.45
535 Aston Martin DB5Jaguar E-TypeNissan MuranoMaserati GranSportPorsche Boxster SMercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMGSoldiers shoot at Clarkson while he drives the Boxster S and the SLK 55 AMG to see which one is best avoiding bullets • Hammond sees if he can beat a time set by Maserati's Chief Test Driver in the GranSport Damon Hill26 June 2005 (2005-06-26)3.66
546 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLarenEpic race to Oslo: Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren vs. a boat • Aston Martin DBR9 lap time David Dimbleby3 July 2005 (2005-07-03)4.55
557 TVR SagarisFiat Panda 4x4 Fiat Panda against a marathon runner • Sabine Schmitz attempts to beat 9:59 around the Nürburgring in a Ford Transit Justin HawkinsSabine Schmitz10 July 2005 (2005-07-10)3.75
568 Ferrari F430Convertible versions of existing coupes in Iceland ( Audi TTNissan 350ZChrysler Crossfire) Tim Rice17 July 2005 (2005-07-17)4.10
579 BMW M5 • Hot Hatches: ( Vauxhall Astra VXRRenault Mégane Sport 225 TrophyVolkswagen Golf GTI)"Road Test Russian Roulette" • World record attempt for number of times a car has rolled at high speed Chris Evans24 July 2005 (2005-07-24)5.18
5810 BMW 535dBentley Continental Flying SpurDriving over a lake in Iceland • What is the most fun off-road toy? Davina McCallMark Webber31 July 2005 (2005-07-31)4.92
5911 Ford F150 SVT LightningVauxhall Monaro VXRLamborghini Murciélago RoadsterRecreate Top Gear Theme Song using engine noises Yasuyuki KazamaTimothy Spall7 August 2005 (2005-08-07)4.58

Series 7 (2005–06)

No.
overall
No. in
series
ReviewsFeatures/challengesGuest(s)Original air dateUK viewers
(millions)  [14]
601 Ascari KZ1Shootout: Performance sports coupes ( Aston Martin V8 VantageBMW M6Porsche 911 Carrera S) on the Isle of Man • Top Gear survey 2005 results Trevor Eve13 November 2005 (2005-11-13)3.74
612 Porsche Cayman SAudi RS4Life-sized RC cars • History of British racing green • Audi RS4 vs Speed Climbers race Ian Wright20 November 2005 (2005-11-20)4.48
623 Ford Focus STSupercar road trip to Millau Viaduct, France ( Ford GTPagani Zonda SFerrari F430 Spider) Stephen Ladyman27 November 2005 (2005-11-27)4.61
634 Pagani Zonda FRenault ClioItalian mid-engine supercars for less than £10,000 ( Maserati MerakFerrari 308 GT4Lamborghini Urraco)Renault Clio vs. downhill cyclist race in Lisbon Dame Ellen MacArthur4 December 2005 (2005-12-04)4.88
645 Marcos TSOBugatti Veyron Epic race: Bugatti Veyron versus Cessna 182 light airplane from Alba, Italy to London • RWD vs. AWD Porsches debate: Porsche 911 Carrera 4 vs Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Nigel Mansell11 December 2005 (2005-12-11)4.76
656 Volkswagen Golf R32BMW 130iMazda MX-5Honda NSXOld generation vs. New generation car culture • Lap times from a video game vs. Real life in the Honda NSXMazda MX-5 vs. Greyhound race • Top Gear Awards 2005 David WalliamsJimmy Carr27 December 2005 (2005-12-27)4.52
66None – Special Top Gear Winter OlympicsNone12 February 2006 (2006-02-12)5.22

Series 8 (2006)

No.
overall
No. in
series
ReviewsFeatures/challengesGuest(s)Original air dateUK viewers
(millions)  [15]
671 Koenigsegg CCXHonda CivicNissan Micra C+CThe Convertible People Carrier: ( Renault Espace) Well-spoken manAlan DaviesTrevor EveJimmy CarrJustin HawkinsRick WakemanLes Ferdinand7 May 2006 (2006-05-07)4.75
682 Chevrolet Corvette Z06Jaguar XK vs. Germans: ( Mercedes-Benz SL 350BMW 650i)Tomcat 4WD vs. Motor powered kayak race in Iceland • Presenting a drive time radio showThe Stig does a farewell lap for the Suzuki Liana Gordon Ramsay14 May 2006 (2006-05-14)4.47
693 Lotus Exige S Amphibious cars challenge: ( Toyota HiluxVolkswagen T3Triumph Herald) Philip Glenister21 May 2006 (2006-05-21)4.75
704 BMW Z4 MPorsche Boxster SMercedes-Benz S500Porsche Cayenne Turbo S Koenigsegg CCX With Top Gear Wing • Designing " Anne Hathaway's Cottage" in a Mercedes S280 • Porsche Cayenne vs. parachutist Ewan McGregor28 May 2006 (2006-05-28)3.83
715 Prodrive P2Citroën C6Car football game II • Time-trial challenge with Sir Jackie Stewart Sir Michael Gambon4 June 2006 (2006-06-04)5.01
726Cheap Saloons: ( Ford Mondeo ST220Mazda 6 MPSVauxhall Vectra VXR)Caravan holiday • Indoor speed record in an F1 racer Brian Cox16 July 2006 (2006-07-16)3.66
737 Lamborghini Gallardo SpyderPeugeot 207 1.6L Diesel • Sporty People Carriers: ( Ford S-Max 2.5L 200 PSMercedes-Benz B200 TurboVauxhall Zafira VXR) Caterham Seven kit car race • Peugeot 207 vs. parkour masters race in Liverpool Steve Coogan23 July 2006 (2006-07-23)3.89
748 Noble M15Being van roadies with The Who: ( Volkswagen T30 TDI 174 SportlineFord TransitRenault Master) • £1,000 Van Man challenge: ( Ford TransitSuzuki Super CarryLDV Convoy) Jenson ButtonRay Winstone30 July 2006 (2006-07-30)5.27

Series 9 (2007)

No.
overall
No. in
series
ReviewsFeatures/challengesGuest(s)Original air dateUK viewers
(millions)  [16]
751 Jaguar XKRAston Martin V8 VantageRoadworks in 24 hours • Hammond's Vampire dragster crash aftermath Jamie Oliver28 January 2007 (2007-01-28)8.13
762None Bugatti Veyron to top speed at Ehra-Lessien • Shootout: Golf and Art in Coupes costing less than £25,000 ( Audi TTMazda RX-8Alfa Romeo Brera). Hugh Grant4 February 2007 (2007-02-04)7.20
773None – US Special US Special: ( Chevrolet Camaro RSDodge Ram 150Cadillac Brougham)None11 February 2007 (2007-02-11)6.18
784 Brabus S Biturbo roadster (based on a Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG) • Porsche 911 Turbo Reliant Robin Space Shuttle challenge Simon Pegg18 February 2007 (2007-02-18)7.51
795 Lamborghini Murciélago LP640Railway crossing hazard video • Tractor challenge ( JCB Fastrac 8250Case STX Steiger 530Fendt 930 Vario): Home-made biofuel • Top Gear survey 2006 results Kristin Scott Thomas25 February 2007 (2007-02-25)7.58
806 Shelby Mustang GT500 Stretch limos from ordinary cars ( Fiat PandaMG FAlfa Romeo 164 & Saab 9000) Billie PiperChris MoylesJameliaLemar4 March 2007 (2007-03-04)8.12

Special (2007)

No.
overall
No. in
series
TitleFeatures/challengesOriginal air dateUK viewers
(millions)
81 Top Gear: Polar Special Polar Special ( Toyota Hilux)25 July 2007 (2007-07-25)4.50 [ citation needed]

Series 10 (2007)

No.
overall
No. in
series
ReviewsFeatures/challengesGuest(s)Original air dateUK viewers
(millions)  [17]
821 Volkswagen Golf GTI W12Road trip to find the greatest driving road in the world: ( Lamborghini Gallardo SuperleggeraPorsche 911 GT3 RSAston Martin V8 Vantage N24) Dame Helen Mirren7 October 2007 (2007-10-07)6.27
832 Audi R8Porsche 911 Carrera S Amphibious Cars Challenge II: ( Nissan NavaraVolkswagen T3 TransporterTriumph Herald) Jools Holland14 October 2007 (2007-10-14)5.53
843 Ferrari 599 GTB FioranoFerrari 275 GTSRolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé Bugatti Veyron vs Eurofighter Typhoon race • Peel P50 around the BBC officeLexus LS600 Auto-Parking System Ronnie WoodFiona BruceDermot MurnaghanJohn Humphrys28 October 2007 (2007-10-28)6.73
854N/A – Botswana Special Botswana Special: ( Lancia Beta CoupéOpel KadettMercedes-Benz 230E)None4 November 2007 (2007-11-04)6.84
865 Caparo T1Aston Martin V8 Vantage RoadsterMercedes-Benz GL500 London race Simon Cowell11 November 2007 (2007-11-11)7.74
876 Honda Civic Type RMercedes-Benz E63 AMG EstateBMW M5 TouringAlfa Romeo 159Motorhome racing • Alfa Romeo 159 vs. tall man across the Humber estuary Lawrence Dallaglio18 November 2007 (2007-11-18)7.24
887 Aston Martin DBS£1,200 British Leyland cheap-car challenge: ( Rover 3500 SETriumph Dolomite SprintPrincess 2200) Jennifer Saunders25 November 2007 (2007-11-25)6.86
898 Vauxhall VXR8 Renault R25 Formula One Car • Automobile history investigation • GPS satellite self-controlled BMW 330i James BluntLewis Hamilton2 December 2007 (2007-12-02)8.35
909 Daihatsu MateriaAscari A10Fiat 500 Britcar 24 Hour Endurance RaceRace: Fiat 500 vs. BMX riders through Budapest Keith Allen9 December 2007 (2007-12-09)7.38
9110 Jaguar XF (X250)German Performance Saloon cars: ( Mercedes-Benz C63 AMGBMW M3Audi RS4) • Top Gear Awards 2007 David Tennant23 December 2007 (2007-12-23)7.15

Series 11 (2008)

No.
overall
No. in
series
ReviewsFeatures/challengesGuest(s)Original air dateUK viewers
(millions)  [18]
921 Ferrari 430 Scuderia£1,000 Police Car Challenge ( Fiat Coupé 20v TurboLexus LS400Suzuki Vitara) • TG Stuntman: Austin Allegro jump in reverse world record • Investigating fuel economy: 5 supercars race and BMW M3 vs Prius Alan CarrJustin Lee Collins22 June 2008 (2008-06-22)6.72
932 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution XSubaru Impreza WRX STIAudi RS6Mercedes-Benz CLK63 AMG Black Series Race: Audi RS6 vs French Skiers • TG Stuntman: MG Maestro Cork-screw Jump Rupert Penry-JonesPeter Firth29 June 2008 (2008-06-29)5.21
943 Bentley Brooklands Cheap Car Challenge: Alfa Romeos for £1,000 ( Alfa Romeo 75 3.0 V6Alfa Romeo GTV 2.0Alfa Romeo Spider) James CordenRob Brydon6 July 2008 (2008-07-06)5.78
954 Alfa Romeo 8C CompetizioneNissan GT-R Epic race: Nissan GT-R vs Japanese Bullet Train Fiona BruceKate Silverton13 July 2008 (2008-07-13)5.70
965 Nissan GT-R Classic luxury limousines: ( Mercedes-Benz 600 GrosserRolls-Royce Corniche)Daihatsu Terios fox hunting challenge Peter JonesTheo Paphitis20 July 2008 (2008-07-20)6.65
976 Gumpert ApolloMitsuoka OrochiMitsuoka Galue IIIShowdown: The British (Top Gear) vs. The Germans (D Motor) Jay KaySabine SchmitzTim Schrick • Carsten van Ryssen27 July 2008 (2008-07-27)5.59

Series 12 (2008)

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series
ReviewsFeatures/challengesGuest(s)Original air dateUK viewers
(millions)  [17]
981 Porsche 911 GT2Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4£5,000 Lorry challenge ( ERF EC11 • Renault MagnumScania P94D) Michael Parkinson2 November 2008 (2008-11-02)7.74
992 Abarth 500 Esseesse Muscle Car Challenge: ( Dodge Challenger SRT8Chevrolet Corvette ZR1Cadillac CTS-V) Will Young9 November 2008 (2008-11-09)7.57
1003 Toyota i-REAL Tuning challenge: Renault Avantime • Finnish folk racing • Corvette V-8 engine blender-made smoothie Mark WahlbergMika Häkkinen16 November 2008 (2008-11-16)6.98
1014 Pagani Zonda Roadster FBugatti Veyron Economy race from Basel to Blackpool Illuminations ( Volkswagen Polo BlueMotionJaguar XJ DieselSubaru Legacy Diesel) Harry Enfield23 November 2008 (2008-11-23)7.15
1025 Lexus IS FBMW M3 Portofino to Saint-Tropez Race: Powerboat vs. Ferrari Daytona • Best bus for British city streets Kevin McCloudTom Chilton30 November 2008 (2008-11-30)7.51
1036 Veritas RS IIICaterham Seven Superlight R500Ford FiestaDid the communists make a good car? • Ford Fiesta with the Royal Marines Boris Johnson7 December 2008 (2008-12-07)7.33
1047 Tesla RoadsterHonda FCX Clarity50 years of British Touring Car racing • TG Stuntman takes on Fifth Gear's caravan jump record • V8 Powered Rocking Chair for the elderly • Top Gear Awards 2008 Sir Tom JonesJay Kay14 December 2008 (2008-12-14)7.54
105N/A – Vietnam Special Vietnam Special: ( MinskPiaggio VespaHonda Super Cub)None28 December 2008 (2008-12-28)6.70

Series 13 (2009)

No.
overall
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series
ReviewsFeatures/challengesGuest(s)Original air dateUK viewers
(millions)  [19]
1061 Lotus Evora Race to the North: ( LNER Peppercorn Class A1 60163 Tornado steam train • Jaguar XK120Vincent Black Shadow)Ferrari FXX Lap Time Michael Schumacher (disguised as The Stig)21 June 2009 (2009-06-21)7.86
1072 Lamborghini Murciélago LP 670-4 SVPerfect £2,500 car for 17-year-olds: ( Volvo 940 Turbo EstateVolkswagen Golf Mk IIIHyundai Scoupe) • Drag Race: ( Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition vs. Lamborghini Murciélago LP 670-4 SV) • Drag Race II: ( Bugatti Veyron vs. McLaren F1) Stephen Fry28 June 2009 (2009-06-28)7.00
1083 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black SeriesCheap and Cheerful car I: ( Perodua MyviChevrolet AveoProton Satria Neo) • Cheap and Cheerful car II: ( Škoda RoomsterToyota iQAlfa Romeo MiToFiat 500) • Gymkhana rallying on the airfield ( Subaru Impreza WRX STI) Michael McIntyreKen BlockRicky Carmichael5 July 2009 (2009-07-05)6.38
1094 Ford Focus RSRenault Mégane R26.RPorsche Panamera Race: Porsche Panamera vs. the Royal Mail service • Playing British Bulldog with live fire against the British Army in a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII Usain Bolt12 July 2009 (2009-07-12)6.80
1105 Jaguar XFRBMW M5 Proof of three £1,500 rear-wheel drive coupés better than front-wheel drive: ( Porsche 944 S2Ford Capri 2.8iNissan 300ZXMorris Marina) • Clarkson's inspired greenhouse trailer design to save the world Sienna MillerOlivier Panis19 July 2009 (2009-07-19)7.38
1116 BMW Z4 sDrive35iNissan 370ZPre-1982 £3,000 classic cars for a TSD rally in Mallorca: ( Austin-Healey SpriteCitroën AmiLanchester LJ 200) Brian JohnsonMadison Welch • Brian Wheeler26 July 2009 (2009-07-26)7.69
1127 Vauxhall VXR8 BathurstHSV MalooAudi S4Aston Martin V12 VantageProducing Volkswagen Scirocco adverts Jay Leno2 August 2009 (2009-08-02)7.11

Series 14 (2009–10)

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series
ReviewsFeatures/challengesGuest(s)Original air dateUK viewers
(millions)  [17]
1131 BMW 760LiMercedes-Benz S63 AMGRomanian GT road trip to find the Transfăgărăşan highway: ( Aston Martin DBS VolanteFerrari CaliforniaLamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 SpyderDacia Sandero) Eric Bana15 November 2009 (2009-11-15)6.70 [nb 1]
1142 Audi R8 V10Chevrolet Corvette ZR1Build an electric car better than a G-Wiz Michael Sheen22 November 2009 (2009-11-22)6.48 [nb 2]
1153 Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Valentino BalboniHawk HF3000Fly an Airship caravan with a Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Valentino Balboni • Why Lancia has made greatest number of great cars Chris Evans29 November 2009 (2009-11-29)6.51 [nb 3]
1164Off Roaders: ( BMW X5 MAudi Q7 V12 TDIRange Rover (2010MY))Renault Twingo 133 Airport vehicle motorsport Guy RitchieRoss Kemp6 December 2009 (2009-12-06)6.29 [nb 4]
1175 Noble M600Make an automotive art gallery to prove cars are more popular than traditional art Jenson ButtonDavid CoulthardRupert Maas20 December 2009 (2009-12-20)6.90 [nb 5]
1186N/A – Bolivia Special Bolivia Special: ( Range RoverToyota Land Cruiser • Suzuki Samurai)None27 December 2009 (2009-12-27)7.45 [nb 6]
1197 Lexus LFABMW X6Vauxhall Insignia VXR'Low-budget' worldwide review of the BMW X6 • May and Margaret Calvert reflect on the evolution of UK road signs • Top Gear Awards 2009 Seasick Steve3 January 2010 (2010-01-03)6.52 [nb 7]

Series 15 (2010)

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No. in
series
ReviewsFeatures/challengesGuest(s)Original air dateUK viewers
(millions)  [17]
1201 Bentley Continental Supersports Toyota Hilux Invincible up an Icelandic volcano • Farewell to the former reasonably priced car, the Chevrolet Lacetti • A history of the Reliant 3-wheeler: ( Reliant Robin) Nick RobinsonAl MurrayPeter JonesPeta 23 from EssexJohnny VaughanBill BaileyLouie SpenceAmy Williams27 June 2010 (2010-06-27)5.60
1212 Porsche 911 Sport ClassicPorsche Boxster SpyderFind a £5,000 everyday second-hand sports saloon for track days: ( Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 CosworthBMW M3Ford Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth) Alastair Campbell4 July 2010 (2010-07-04)6.60 [nb 8]
1223 Chevrolet Camaro SSMercedes-Benz E63 AMGFind the greatest four-door supercar: ( Maserati Quattroporte GTSAston Martin RapidePorsche Panamera Turbo) Rupert GrintRubens Barrichello11 July 2010 (2010-07-11)4.58 [nb 9]
1234 Audi R8 V10 SpyderPorsche 911 Turbo CabrioletBuilding motorhomes: ( Lotus ExcelLand Rover 110Citroën CX) Andy García • Lauren McAvoy18 July 2010 (2010-07-18)7.05 [nb 10]
1245 Volkswagen TouaregBugatti Veyron Super Sport Volkswagen Touareg vs Swedish snowmobilers • Reach 258mph (415 km/h) in the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport • Commemorating racing driver Ayrton Senna, Lewis Hamilton drives Senna's 1988 F1 racing car. Tom CruiseCameron Diaz25 July 2010 (2010-07-25)7.48 [nb 11]
1256 Ferrari 458 ItaliaOld British roadsters for £5,000: ( TVR S2Lotus ElanJensen-Healey) Jeff Goldblum1 August 2010 (2010-08-01)6.19 [nb 12]

Series 16 (2010–11)

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series
ReviewsFeatures/challengesGuest(s)Original air dateUK viewers
(millions)  [17]
126None"East Coast Road Trip": ( Ferrari 458 ItaliaMercedes-Benz SLS AMGPorsche 911 GT3 RS) Danny Boyle21 December 2010 (2010-12-21)7.13 [nb 13]
127N/A – Middle East Special Middle East Special: ( BMW Z3Mazda MX-5Fiat Barchetta)None26 December 2010 (2010-12-26)7.68 [nb 14]
1281 Ariel Atom V8Škoda YetiHistory of the Porsche 911: Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet vs Volkswagen Beetle John BishopSienna MillerTiff Needell23 January 2011 (2011-01-23)7.38 [nb 15]
1292 Ferrari 599 GTO" Top Gear Ashes": British Hosts vs Top Gear Australia Hosts Boris BeckerJodie KiddDarryn LyonsSteve PizzatiEwen PageShane Jacobson30 January 2011 (2011-01-30)7.31 [nb 16]
1303Super Hatchbacks: ( Cosworth Impreza STI CS400Ford Focus RS500Volvo C30 PCP)" Albania Road Trip": ( Rolls-Royce GhostYugo (substituting for a Bentley Mulsanne) • Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG) Jonathan Ross6 February 2011 (2011-02-06)7.33 [nb 17]
1314 Pagani Zonda RPagani Zonda TricoloreSecond-hand, four seater convertibles for £2,000: ( BMW 325i Convertible) Simon PeggNick Frost13 February 2011 (2011-02-13)7.28 [nb 18]
1325 BMW M3 Competition PackAudi RS5Convert a combine harvester into a snow plough Amber Heard20 February 2011 (2011-02-20)6.87 [nb 19]
1336 Porsche 959Ferrari F40Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8 Supersport Sunset to sunrise race in a Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8 Supersport across England • NASA's latest Space Exploration Vehicle John Prescott27 February 2011 (2011-02-27)6.53 [nb 20]

Series 17 (2011)

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overall
No. in
series
ReviewsFeatures/challengesGuest(s)Original air dateUK viewers
(millions)  [20]
1341 MarauderBMW 1 Series M Coupe50th Birthday of the Jaguar E-TypeMini John Cooper Works WRC with Amy Williams Alice CooperAmy WilliamsKris Meeke26 June 2011 (2011-06-26)6.22 [nb 21]
1352 Aston Martin VirageHigh-performance hatchbacks in Lucca and around the Monaco Grand Prix track: ( Citroën DS3 RacingFiat 500 Abarth ConvertibleRenault Sport Clio 200 Cup) Ross NobleFlavio BriatoreChristian HornerBernie Ecclestone3 July 2011 (2011-07-03)5.72 [nb 22]
1363 McLaren MP4-12CRange Rover EvoqueExamine toughness of the Range Rover Evoque in Las Vegas • Second-hand bargains for the price of the Nissan Pixo ( Mercedes CL600BMW 850Ci) Sebastian Vettel10 July 2011 (2011-07-10)6.55 [nb 23]
1374 Jaguar XKR-SNissan GT-RMake a train out of a specially modified car and caravans as carriages: ( Jaguar XJ-S ConvertibleAudi S8) Rowan Atkinson17 July 2011 (2011-07-17)7.14 [nb 24]
1385 Lotus T125Jensen InterceptorDemolish a house with second-hand military equipment vs demolition experts Bob Geldof24 July 2011 (2011-07-24)6.13 [nb 25]
1396 Lamborghini AventadorElectric cars for the seaside: ( Nissan LeafPeugeot iOn) • Extraordinary rally team of amputee military veterans Louis Walsh • Race2Recovery Team • Ben Collins31 July 2011 (2011-07-31)6.76 [nb 26]

Series 18 (2011–12)

No.
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No. in
series
ReviewsFeatures/challengesGuest(s)Original air dateUK viewers
(millions)  [17]
140N/A – India Special India Special: ( Jaguar XJSRolls-Royce Silver ShadowMini Cooper) David Cameron (uncredited)28 December 2011 (2011-12-28)6.61 [nb 27]
1411None"Supercars Across Italy": ( Lamborghini AventadorMcLaren MP4-12CNoble M600) will.i.am29 January 2012 (2012-01-29)6.21 [nb 28]
1422 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG RoadsterClarkson and May examine China's car industry in Beijing • Hammond learns about NASCAR racing in Texas [21] Matt LeBlancJimmie JohnsonJeff GordonJuan Pablo MontoyaKyle Petty5 February 2012 (2012-02-05)6.25 [nb 29]
1433 Vauxhall Corsa VXR NürburgringFiat PandaCreating the climactic car chase for The Sweeney ( Jaguar XFRFord Focus) [22] Ryan ReynoldsRay WinstonePlan BNick LovePaul Anderson • Kevin Michaels12 February 2012 (2012-02-12)6.16 [nb 30]
1444 Fisker KarmaFerrari FFBentley Continental GT V8Build and test off-road mobility scooters in the countryside Michael FassbenderBrian Johnson19 February 2012 (2012-02-19)5.28 [nb 31]
1455 Maserati GranTurismo MC StradaleMercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe Black SeriesRetrospective on Swedish car maker SaabRally-spec Škoda vs jet-powered flying man Matt SmithYves RossyToni Gardemeister26 February 2012 (2012-02-26)6.12 [nb 32]
1466"Aero-engined" Bentley, BrutusTest of three stripped track cars: ( KTM X-BowCaterham R500Morgan Three Wheeler) Alex James4 March 2012 (2012-03-04)5.81 [nb 33]
1477 BMW M5Rallycross cheaper than playing golf? ( BMW 328iToyota MR2Citroën Saxo VTS) • May's childhood dream car: Ferrari 250 GT California. SlashKimi RäikkönenChris Evans11 March 2012 (2012-03-11)6.15 [nb 34]

Series 19 (2013)

No.
overall
No. in
series
ReviewsFeatures/challengesGuest(s)Original air dateUK viewers
(millions)  [17]
1481 Pagani HuayraBentley Continental GT SpeedTake the Bentley Continental GT Speed to a Welsh Rally stage. • Build a car smaller than a Peel P50 (Clarkson's "P45") Damian LewisKris Meeke • The Cast of Dragons' Den ( Theo PaphitisDuncan BannatynePeter JonesDeborah Meaden)27 January 2013 (2013-01-27)6.65 [nb 35]
1492NoneSupercar road trip from Las Vegas, Nevada to Calexico, California: ( Lexus LFASRT ViperAston Martin Vanquish) Mick Fleetwood3 February 2013 (2013-02-03)6.42 [nb 36]
1503 Toyota GT86 / Subaru BRZShelby Mustang GT500 Epic race from Wembley to the San Siro stadium in Milan: Shelby Mustang GT500 vs. the pan-European rail network Amy Macdonald10 February 2013 (2013-02-10)6.36 [nb 37]
1514 Mastretta MXTKia Cee'd • Hot hatchbacks: ( Ford Focus STRenault Megane RenaultSport Cup 265Vauxhall Astra VXR)Rugby match with Kia Cee'ds at Twickenham Lewis HamiltonMatt LeBlancEric ClaptonBruce Willis17 February 2013 (2013-02-17)5.39 [nb 38]
1525 Range RoverDesign a vehicle for the elderly ("Rover James"/ Fiat Multipla) • Range Rover vs an autonomous military machine James McAvoy24 February 2013 (2013-02-24)6.45 [nb 39]
153N/A – Africa Special: Part 1Find source of the Nile: ( BMW 528i TouringSubaru Impreza WRX EstateVolvo 850R Estate)None3 March 2013 (2013-03-03)7.33 [nb 40]
154N/A – Africa Special: Part 2Find source of the Nile: ( BMW 528i TouringSubaru Impreza WRX EstateVolvo 850R Estate)None10 March 2013 (2013-03-10)7.48 [nb 41]

Series 20 (2013)

No.
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No. in
series
ReviewsFeatures/challengesGuest(s)Original air dateUK viewers
(millions)  [17]
1551Hot hatchbacks: ( Renaultsport Clio 200Peugeot 208 GTiFord Fiesta ST) AC45 Racing Yacht vs Toyota Corolla • Introduction of the new Reasonably Priced Car: Vauxhall Astra Brian JohnsonCharles DanceWarwick DavisJoss StoneJimmy CarrDavid HayeRachel RileyMike RutherfordSir Ben Ainslie30 June 2013 (2013-06-30)5.55
1562 Ferrari F12 BerlinettaBAC MonoBest taxi • Tribute to BBC Television Centre Ron Howard7 July 2013 (2013-07-07)5.31
1573NoneSpanish road trip in "budget" convertibles: ( McLaren MP4-12C SpiderFerrari 458 SpiderAudi R8 V10 Spyder) Benedict Cumberbatch14 July 2013 (2013-07-14)4.83
1584 Mercedes SLS AMG Black SeriesMercedes SLS AMG Electric Drive Ford Transit hovervan Hugh Jackman21 July 2013 (2013-07-21)5.36
1595 Porsche 911 Carrera SSinger 911Lamborghini Aventador RoadsterLamborghini Sesto ElementoBest crossovers for caravanners: ( Mazda CX-5Volkswagen Tiguan) Steven Tyler28 July 2013 (2013-07-28)5.29
1606 Range Rover SportNew RoutemasterJaguar F-TypeTribute to British automobile manufacturing Mark Webber4 August 2013 (2013-08-04)5.49

Series 21 (2014)

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series
ReviewsFeatures/challengesGuest(s)Original air dateUK viewers
(millions)  [17]
1611NoneProving that the hot hatchbacks of the presenters' youth were better than their modern equivalents: ( Volkswagen Golf Mk2 GTIVauxhall Nova SRiFord Fiesta XR2i2S1 Gvozdika) Hugh Bonneville2 February 2014 (2014-02-02)6.12
1622 Alfa Romeo 4CMcLaren P1 Alfa Romeo 4C vs Gibbs Quadski • May visits Camp Bastion in Afghanistan Tom Hiddleston9 February 2014 (2014-02-09)6.97
1633 Zenvo ST1Trip through Ukraine in three-cylinder city cars: ( Volkswagen Up!Ford FiestaDacia Sandero) James Blunt16 February 2014 (2014-02-16)6.87
1644 Caterham 7 160Caterham 7 620RAlfa Romeo Disco Volante by TouringMercedes Benz G63 AMG 6x6Proving that cars are better than motorbikes Jack Whitehall23 February 2014 (2014-02-23)6.53
1655 BMW M135iVW Golf GTI Mk7Porsche 918 SpyderMaking a public information film on cycle safety Aaron Paul2 March 2014 (2014-03-02)5.64
166N/A – Burma Special Part 1Build a bridge over the River Kwai: (Isuzu TX • Isuzu TX • Hino FB110)None9 March 2014 (2014-03-09)6.29
167N/A – Burma Special Part 2Build a bridge over the River Kwai: (Isuzu TX • Isuzu TX • Hino FB110)None16 March 2014 (2014-03-16)7.01

Series 22 (2014–15)

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series
ReviewsFeatures/challengesGuest(s)Original air dateUK viewers
(millions)  [17]
168N/A – Patagonia SpecialDrive from Bariloche to Ushuaia: ( Porsche 928 GTLotus Esprit V8Ford Mustang Mach 1) None27 December 2014 (2014-12-27)7.21
169N/A – Patagonia SpecialDrive from Bariloche to Ushuaia: ( Porsche 928 GTLotus Esprit V8Ford Mustang Mach 1)None28 December 2014 (2014-12-28)7.38
1701 Lamborghini HuracánRenault TwizyRace across the urban landscape of St Petersburg Ed Sheeran25 January 2015 (2015-01-25)6.41
1712NoneAustralian Northern Territory road trip in GT cars: ( BMW M6 Gran CoupeNissan GT-RBentley Continental GT V8S) Kiefer Sutherland1 February 2015 (2015-02-01)6.56
1723NoneHomemade ambulance challenge: ( Porsche 944 TurboFord Scorpio CardinalChevrolet G20) Daniel Ricciardo8 February 2015 (2015-02-08)6.14
1734 Mercedes-AMG GT SBMW M3BMW i8Hammond pays homage to the Land Rover Defender Margot RobbieWill Smith15 February 2015 (2015-02-15)6.24
1745 Chevrolet Corvette StingrayPorsche Cayman GTSLaFerrariMay and Clarkson look at the weird and wonderful history of Peugeot Olly Murs22 February 2015 (2015-02-22)6.04
1756 Lexus RC FLexus LFAHammond is dropped into British Columbia, Canada to test a watch with a built-in emergency beacon: ( Ford F-150 Hennessey VelociRaptorChevrolet Silverado HD) Gillian Anderson1 March 2015 (2015-03-01)6.15
1767 Jaguar F-Type R • Eagle Low Drag GT • Mazda MX-5May competes in a world rallycross race alongside Tanner Foust (U.S. Top Gear host). Nicholas HoultTanner Foust8 March 2015 (2015-03-08)5.84
1778NoneFind a cheap car that still lives up to the title of classic: ( Fiat 124 SpiderPeugeot 304 S CabrioletMGB GT) • Living the sports utility vehicle lifestyle for less than £250: ( Vauxhall Frontera Sport RSMitsubishi Shogun PininJeep Cherokee)None28 June 2015 (2015-06-28)6.92

Specials (2015)

In November 2015, the BBC announced "Top Gear: From A-Z", described as a "two-part extravaganza" in the form of a clip show composed of material from the previous twenty-two series of Top Gear. [23] It is narrated by comedian John Bishop with celebrities presenting their favourite highlights from the show; [24] the programme did not use the Top Gear studio. [24]

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No.
special
TitleFeatures/challengesOriginal air dateUK viewers
(millions)  [17]
1781"From A-Z Part 1"Top Gear clip-show introduced by celebrities26 December 2015 (2015-12-26)1.91
1792"From A-Z Part 2"Top Gear clip-show introduced by celebrities30 December 2015 (2015-12-30)1.67

Series 23 (2016)

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series
ReviewsFeatures/challengesGuest(s)Original air dateUK viewers
(millions)  [17]
1801 Ariel NomadChevrolet Corvette Z06Dodge Viper ACRUK vs USA Challenge: ( Reliant RialtoLand Rover Mk1Willys Jeep) Jesse EisenbergGordon RamsayAlistair BrownleeJonathan Brownlee [25]29 May 2016 (2016-05-29)6.42
1812 McLaren 675LTUltimate SUV test: ( Jaguar F-PacePorsche MacanMercedes-Benz GLC) Jenson ButtonDamian LewisSeasick SteveTinie TempahSharleen Spiteri5 June 2016 (2016-06-05)4.06
1823 Audi R8Ferrari F12 TDF • SuperHatches: ( Ford Focus RSHonda Civic Type RMercedes AMG A45) London tour in Ken Block's Hoonicorn Ken BlockAnthony JoshuaKevin Hart12 June 2016 (2016-06-12)3.44
1834 Tesla Model XAston Martin Vulcan Venice "cheap car vs. luxury train" race: ( Jaguar XJ ExecHonda Gold WingAudi A8) Darren TurnerTom KerridgeTom Kitchin • Ollie Dabbous • Oliver PeytonIndia FisherBear GryllsBrian Cox19 June 2016 (2016-06-19)3.22
1845 BMW M2Zenos E10 SRolls-Royce DawnJaguar F-Type SVRModern Rolls vs. Classic Rolls: People of Dingle vote on best: ( Rolls-Royce CornicheRolls-Royce Dawn) • Delivering the F-Type SVR to the Geneva Motor Show Jennifer SaundersPaul HollywoodNorman Dewis26 June 2016 (2016-06-26)3.57
1856 Ford Mustang GTFord Mustang EcoBoostHonda NSXPorsche 911 RClassic cars with modern technology ( Aston Martin DB5Eagle E-TypeMGB Roadster) Patrick DempseyGreg Davies3 July 2016 (2016-07-03)2.64

Series 24 (2017)

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series
ReviewsFeatures/challengesGuest(s)Original air dateUK viewers
(millions)  [17]
1861 Ferrari FXX-KRace across Kazakhstan in three high-mileage cars: ( Volvo V70Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W210)Black Cab) James McAvoy5 March 2017 (2017-03-05)3.77
1872 Alfa Romeo Giulia QuadrifoglioUS road trip in two convertible supercars: ( Porsche 911 Turbo S CabrioletLamborghini Huracán Spyder) David Tennant12 March 2017 (2017-03-12)3.60
1883 Aston Martin DB11Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport SAbarth 124 SpiderDB11 vs Mercedes-AMG S63 Coupé Bond Style • Clubsport S: "Supercar hunting" at the Nürburgring Tamsin Greig19 March 2017 (2017-03-19)3.13
1894 Bugatti ChironRenault Twingo GTEpic race across Arabian Peninsula: Chiron vs. alternative "money-no-object" transportation • Twingo arcade game challenge Tinie Tempah26 March 2017 (2017-03-26)3.17
1905 Ford GTExtreme off-road buggy race on the California desert Chris Hoy2 April 2017 (2017-04-02)3.27
1916 Mercedes-AMG GT RRoad trip across Cuba with second-hand sports cars: ( Maserati BiturboChevrolet Camaro) Ross Noble16 April 2017 (2017-04-16)2.40
1927 Porsche 718 Cayman SAvtoros ShamanTurning a SsangYong Rodius into a luxury yacht Jay Kay23 April 2017 (2017-04-23)2.69

Series 25 (2018)

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(millions)  [17]
1931NoneRoad trip across Utah's Wild West in V8 sports cars: ( Hennessey Ford Shelby Mustang GT350 RJaguar F-Type SVRMcLaren 570GT) Rob BrydonKen Block25 February 2018 (2018-02-25)3.50
1942 McLaren 720S720S v. McLaren P1 • Off road toys in California to find Bigfoot • Racing in Reverse Lee Mack4 March 2018 (2018-03-04)3.04
1953 Lexus LC500Honda Civic Type RSecond-hand sports cars across Honshu: ( Nissan Skyline GTTMazda RX-7) • Weirdest Japanese car cultureNone11 March 2018 (2018-03-11)2.93
1964 Dodge Challenger DemonKia Stinger GT-SHyundai i30NHarris' tribute to the Citroën 2CV Dara Ó BriainEd Byrne18 March 2018 (2018-03-18)3.26
1975 Ferrari 812 SuperfastChevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LEBuilding the world's fastest tractor Vicky McClure25 March 2018 (2018-03-25)2.97
1986 Alpine A110Best Modern SUV: ( Alfa Romeo StelvioRange Rover VelarVolvo XC60) Jason Manford1 April 2018 (2018-04-01)2.97

Series 26 (2019)

No.
overall
No. in
series
ReviewsFeatures/challengesGuest(s)Original air dateUK viewers
(millions)  [26]
1991 Suzuki IgnisFast Estate Cars in Norway: ( Porsche Panamera Turbo Sport TurismoFerrari GTC4Lusso) • Ignis vs Fiat Panda Cross up Gurlet Hill James Marsden17 February 2019 (2019-02-17)2.61
2002 BMW M5Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG S Tuk-Tuk Trip across Sri Lanka Professor Green24 February 2019 (2019-02-24)2.27
2013 Bentley Continental GTMégane Renault SportPorsche 911 GT2 RSContinental GT vs Speed 8 Gregory Porter3 March 2019 (2019-03-03)2.28
2024NoneSecond Hand Luxury Car Challenge: ( Rolls-Royce Silver ShadowMercedes-Benz 600SELBentley Turbo R) Matt Baker10 March 2019 (2019-03-10)2.20
2035 Aston Martin V8 VantageRolls-Royce PhantomFord Fiesta STFiesta ST vs. Lamborghini Aventador S • Automatic Brake Testing Stephen Mangan17 March 2019 (2019-03-17)2.40

Series 27 (2019)

No.
overall
No. in
series
ReviewsFeatures/challengesGuest(s)Original air dateUK viewers
(millions)  [27]
2041 Ferrari 488 PistaMcLaren 600LT Ethiopian adventure in the presenters' first cars ( MiniPorsche BoxsterFord Escort Mk2)None16 June 2019 (2019-06-16)4.81
2052 Tesla Model 3Building budget battery powered sports cars ( Triumph SpitfireSubaru BratNissan Leaf) Danny BoyleHimesh Patel23 June 2019 (2019-06-23)4.64
2063 Dallara StradaleTurning a Daimler Hearse into the ultimate family car Damon HillZara TindallMike Tindall30 June 2019 (2019-06-30)4.44
2074 Rolls-Royce CullinanRare cheap cars across Borneo ( Austin AllegroMatra Bagheera) Bob Mortimer7 July 2019 (2019-07-07)4.63
2085 Toyota Supra Iceland's Formula Off Road • Tribute to the Lotus 79 Will Young • Peter Wright • Mario Andretti • Clive Chapman14 July 2019 (2019-07-14)3.77

Series 28 (2019–20)

No.
overall
No. in
series
ReviewsFeatures/challengesGuest(s)Original air dateUK viewers
(millions)  [28]
209N/A – Nepal SpecialDriving from Kathmandu to Lo Manthang ( Peugeot 106 RallyeRenault 4Hulas Mustang)None29 December 2019 (2019-12-29)3.72
2101 Ariel Atom 4Best Convertibles for less than £600 ( Ford Escort CabrioletMercedes-Benz SLKChrysler LeBaron)Bungee jumping a Rover MetroNone26 January 2020 (2020-01-26)5.22
2112 McLaren SpeedtailBuilding a Cheap Off-Roader to compete with the Land Rover DefenderMcLaren Speedtail vs RAF F-35B Romesh Ranganathan2 February 2020 (2020-02-02)4.90
2123 Porsche TaycanAmerican Cars in Peru ( Pontiac FirebirdDodge DartVolkswagen CampervanOldsmobile Cutlass)None9 February 2020 (2020-02-09)5.24
2134 Renault Mégane RS Trophy RPorsche 718 Cayman GT4Lamborghini Gallardo SpyderRacing the Baja 1000 Emilia FoxLaurence Fox16 February 2020 (2020-02-16)4.45
2145 Volkswagen I.D. RBest Exotic European Sports Car ( Ferrari PortofinoPorsche 911 Carrera SAston Martin V8 Vantage) KSIDamon Hill23 February 2020 (2020-02-23)5.11
2156 BMW M8Tribute to Colin McRae • Fastest Emergency service Tom AllenJimmy McRaeDavid RichardsCarlos Sainz1 March 2020 (2020-03-01)4.68

Series 29 (2020)

No.
overall
No. in
series
ReviewsFeatures/challengesOriginal air dateUK viewers
(millions)  [29]
2161 Ferrari SF90 StradaleSpending 24 Hours in Company Saloons ( Volvo S60Tesla Model 3BMW 3 Series)4 October 2020 (2020-10-04)5.40
2172NoneOriginal 200mph Supercars in Yorkshire ( Jaguar XJ220Lamborghini DiabloFerrari F40) • Performance Insurance Write Offs ( Maserati QuattroportePorsche Cayman SFord Focus RS)11 October 2020 (2020-10-11)5.05
2183 Lamborghini UrusAudi RS6Cheap Hire Cars in Cyprus ( Suzuki JimnyFord Focus CCKia Picanto)18 October 2020 (2020-10-18)6.04
2194None Welsh roadtrip in New British GTs ( McLaren GTAston Martin DBXBentley Flying Spur) • Tribute to Stirling Moss25 October 2020 (2020-10-25)5.85
2205 Mini ElectricVauxhall Corsa-eHonda eBuilding an Electric All-Terrain Ice cream van1 November 2020 (2020-11-01)6.06

Series 30 (2021)

No.
overall
No. in
series
ReviewsFeatures/challengesOriginal air dateUK viewers
(millions)  [30]
2211 Lamborghini Sián FKP 37Second-Hand Dad's Cars in the Lake District ( Ford CortinaBMW 3 SeriesFord Fiesta)14 March 2021 (2021-03-14)6.33
2222 Ferrari RomaAlfaholics GTA-RBudget James Bond Cars ( Sunbeam AlpineAlfa Romeo GTV6 • Renault 5 1/2 (See Renault 11) • Lotus EspritToyota 2000GTAston Martin DB5)Spark ODYSSEY 21 vs. Jet Pack Man21 March 2021 (2021-03-21)7.03
2233None Off-Roaders in the Scottish Highlands ( Ariel Nomad RLand Rover DefenderMercedes-AMG G63)28 March 2021 (2021-03-28)6.30
2244 Toyota GR YarisSecond-Hand Sports Cars for a Midlife crisis ( TVR ChimaeraVauxhall MonaroFerrari F355/ Toyota MR2 Kit car)4 April 2021 (2021-04-04)6.00

Series 31 (2021)

No.
overall
No. in
series
ReviewsFeatures/challengesOriginal air dateUK viewers
(millions)  [30]
2251None British Grand Prix showdown in F1-inspired track day cars ( McLaren 765LTAlfa Romeo Giulia GTAmAston Martin Vantage F1 Edition) • Tribute to Eddie Kidd14 November 2021 (2021-11-14)6.22
2262 Lamborghini Huracán STOFuturistic Caravans with electric SUVs ( Audi e-Tron SportbackMercedes-Benz EQCPolestar 2)21 November 2021 (2021-11-21)5.85
2273 Chevrolet CorvetteIcelandic rally expedition in second-hand British cars ( Vauxhall ChevetteRolls-Royce Silver ShadowRange RoverFord F-150 Arctic Trucks) Note: Freddie was absent during the Iceland trip due to him being forced to self isolate due to covid 19.28 November 2021 (2021-11-28)6.14
2284 Aston Martin VictorFlintoff becomes a qualified racing driver • History of the DMC DeLorean5 December 2021 (2021-12-05)5.63
2295NoneOld cars for new drivers ( Lada NivaMGB GTVolkswagen Beetle) • Tribute to the Lamborghini Miura12 December 2021 (2021-12-12)6.30
230N/A – "Driving Home for Christmas" SpecialDriving from Bethlehem, Wales to the Top Gear test track ( Citroen BX 4x4 GTiFord Escort XR3iRange Rover)24 December 2021 (2021-12-24)4.15

Series 32 (2022)

No.
overall
No. in
series
ReviewsFeatures/challengesOriginal air dateUK viewers
(millions)  [30]
2311NoneMotorsport road trip across Florida5 June 2022 (2022-06-05)4.45
2322NoneClassic and future TV cop cars ( Ford Gran TorinoFerrari 308 GTSJaguar Mark 2Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat WidebodyFord F-150 RaptorAudi RS 3) • Turning a Sinclair C5 into a bobsleigh12 June 2022 (2022-06-12)3.86
2333 Lotus EmiraThe presenters become HGV drivers ( Scania 770SMercedes-Benz ActrosDAF XG+)19 June 2022 (2022-06-19)4.09
2344 Maserati MC20Rivian R1TReliable used cars for less than £500 ( Mini CooperVolvo V70Mercedes C220 CDIHonda CivicToyota CelicaMazda 323F)26 June 2022 (2022-06-26)3.96
2355 Ford Puma STFord Puma Rally1 1920s-style motorsport • History of BMW M cars • The future of fuel3 July 2022 (2022-07-03)3.30

Series 33 (2022)

No.
overall
No. in
series
ReviewsFeatures/challengesOriginal air dateUK viewers
(millions)  [30]
2361 Rimac NeveraRoad trip across Thailand in old pickup trucks ( Toyota HiluxIsuzu D-MaxBMW E30)30 October 2022 (2022-10-30)4.86
2372NoneSupercars on the German autobahn ( Ferrari 296 GTBPorsche 718 Cayman GT4 RSPagani Huayra Roadster BC) • Treasure hunt around Paris in microcars ( Citroen AmiCarver • City Transformer)6 November 2022 (2022-11-06)4.49
2383 Mercedes-AMG ONERange Rover F1 stock car racing13 November 2022 (2022-11-13)4.57
2394 Honda Civic Type-RPeugeot 205 GTITeam Top Gear at the GT Cup20 November 2022 (2022-11-20)4.40
2405 Ferrari Daytona SP3Best delivery van for less than £3000 ( Ford TransitVauxhall AstraVolkswagen Caddy) • Best family car to buy today18 December 2022 (2022-12-18)3.59

Ratings

Top Gear : UK viewers per episode (millions)
Audience measurement performed by Broadcasters' Audience Research Board [31]

Notes

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

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