Top Gear (US)
Season 5

s05e01 / American Muscle

4th Jun '14 - 1:00am
American Muscle Summary

Drag racing runs in America's blood, and now Ford, Chevy and Dodge make production drag cars that anyone can buy and race on a professional level race. Two of the hosts will get the chance to compete in the Gatornationals drag race in these vehicles, but to find out which two, they must compete a series of challenges in "resto-mod" muscle cars designed to see which of them has the skills to race in the big leagues.

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s05e02 / Desert Trailblazers

11th Jun '14 - 1:00am
Desert Trailblazers Summary

Tanner, Adam and Rutledge meet in the Arizona backcountry with three of the most technologically advanced off road machines available, where they are challenged to find their way to the Grand Canyon like the trailblazers of old - without GPS.

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s05e03 / 80's Power

18th Jun '14 - 1:00am
80's Power Summary

Many insurance companies consider a car over 25 years old to be a classic, but can a car from the 1980's really be the kind of investment that a typical classic car can be? Rutledge, Adam and Tanner each choose their favorite 80's car and compete in a series of challenges to see which is the best, and seek final judgment from a mystery 80's celebrity. The person who chooses the best 80s car gets to test drive the fastest Ferrari currently on the roads - the Ferrari F12 Berlinetta.

771 have watched this episode

s05e04 / Snow Show

25th Jun '14 - 1:00am
Snow Show Summary

With massive storms devastating ill equipped parts of America this winter, Tanner, Adam and Rutledge decide to do their civic duty by trying to make a multi-tasking municipal hybrid in the form of a snow-plow school bus. The person whose contribution is deemed the most useful gets to race the Nissan GTR against a competition level snowmobile.

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s05e05 / Off Road Big Rigs

2nd Jul '14 - 1:00am
Off Road Big Rigs Summary

Tanner, Adam and Rutledge take on two of the top ten most dangerous jobs in America at once when they each get keys to a logging truck, and instructions to pick up and deliver as many logs as possible in a remote Washington location.

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s05e06 / Cool Cars for Grownups

9th Jul '14 - 1:00am
Cool Cars for Grownups Summary

Is it possible to have a family vehicle without giving up your high horsepower dreams? Tanner, Adam and Rutledge each choose a brand new car and push them to their speed and maneuverability limits to find out which is the best family friendly super car. In the end, the guys take their vehicles to the edge in a race up the legendary Pikes Peak.

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s05e07 / What Can It Take

1st Oct '14 - 1:00am
What Can It Take Summary

Ever wonder if you really need all those bits and pieces in your car? Or if it will still drive without engine oil, or a battery? Adam, Rutledge and Tanner each choose a mechanically robust vehicle, then compete in a head to head battle to see whose car can withstand the most abuse. The winner gets to test drive the brand new 0k Rolls Royce Wraith.

772 have watched this episode

s05e08 / Need For Speed

8th Oct '14 - 1:00am
Need For Speed Summary

Tanner, Rut and Adam travel to Germany for the ultimate high speed road trip. The tour sees them battling it out to reach top speeds amongst traffic on the legendary no-speed-limit Autobahn and competing to set the fastest time on the famous Nürburgring road course.

752 have watched this episode

s05e09 / Weekend Race Cars

15th Oct '14 - 1:00am
Weekend Race Cars Summary

Tanner, Adam and Rutledge select a competent driver each and then compete in a series of different, and increasingly out-there races.

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s05e10 / Appalachian Trail

22nd Oct '14 - 1:00am
Appalachian Trail Summary

The Appalachian Trail spans 2,168 miles from Maine to Georgia, and takes 3 to 6 months to hike. But what if you don't have that kind of time? Tanner, Rutledge and Adam are given the monumental task of driving a road-based version of all 14 states on the trail in just 1 day. With just 24 hours to complete their task they barely have time to stop and must come up with all sorts of ideas to save time.

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