The BEST episodes of Fifth Gear
Every episode of Fifth Gear ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Fifth Gear!
The hosts have motorsport backgrounds and take you under the hoods of the latest speedsters and conduct tests and stunts to see what different cars are capable of.
#1 - Episode 1
Season 16 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/8/2009
Stuntman Steve Truglia tries to beat a world record by driving round the biggest loop-the-loop ever constructed. Retired Formula One competitor David Coulthard competes against Tiff Needell in an extreme van-driving challenge and Tim Shaw discovers whether buying an old banger results in cheap motoring. Tom Ford examines the Citroen C3 Picasso's suitability for a modern family man and Jonny Smith takes the Audi R8 V10 out on Spanish roads.
#2 - Episode 6
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/13/2002
Tiff Needell test drives a MG-FT. Quentin Wilson Talks about how different people try to get away from speeding tickets caught by speed cameras. Adrian Simpson test drives a modern remake of Triumph TR5. Vicki Butler-Henderson races around in the "Lo Cost" racing series, Finished 14th. Tom Ford test drives VW Polo, Seat Ibiza, and the Ford Fiesta.
#3 - Episode 9
Season 24 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/21/2014
In a special rally-based show, Jason and Tiff are schooled to be rally drivers and co-drivers by Colin McRae’s right-hand man Nicky Grist and former British champion Mark Higgins.
#4 - Episode 1
Season 15 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/5/2009
New series. World champion boxer Joe Calzaghe and his glamour model girlfriend Jo-Emma Larvin take part in an off-road challenge with Tiff Needell, Johnny Smith examines the Volkswagen Golf Mk6, and Vicki Butler-Henderson takes the new Ferrari California for a test-drive in Italy. Plus, Tom Ford reviews the safety of a popular family vehicle and Tim Shaw assesses the effectiveness of automated car washes.
#5 - Episode 2
Season 15 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/12/2009
Olympic swimmer and Strictly Come Dancing contestant Mark Foster tests a supercharged Vauxhall VXR8, Jonny Smith watches classic vehicles being raced at the Firecracker Banger meet, and Tim Shaw retakes his driving test in a Nissan Micra. Plus, Vicki Butler-Henderson assesses the Smart MHD city car, Jason Plato compares two Renaults, and Tiff Needell examines the new Porsche 911.
#6 - Episode 6
Season 24 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/31/2014
Tiff aims for victory as he races in the European version of the thundering American race series NASCAR. Plus, Vicky reveals the technologically stunning Rolls Royce Wraith, and Jonny is super car spotting in Central London.
#7 - Episode 8
Season 24 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/14/2014
Tiff and Jason take the new vs old Golf challenge, there’s a drag race between the Mercedes E55 AMG and the Mercedes E250 CDI, and the Audi Quattro is pitted against the Audi A5. Jonny drives Bentley's fastest ever car while Vicky tries Renault's latest Clio Cup Race car.
#8 - Episode 3
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/21/2002
Tiff test drives the Nissan 350Z, Adrian tries to pull off some Parking Stunts, Tom Ford checks out some pretty special modified cars.
#9 - Episode 6
Season 25 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/9/2015
Tiff Needell and guest presenter Rebecca Jackson take part in one of the most enduring and eccentric motorsport events in Britain – The Exeter Trial. They must tackle thirteen impossibly steep and muddy hills during a 24 hour driving marathon through Devon, and get up every one of them to win a coveted gold medal. Can they make it in their 44 year old Ford Escort?
#10 - Episode 9
Season 23 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/11/2013
Vicky is at the Nürburgring Grand Prix track in Germany, joining the crews of double European champion Jochen Hahn and former British Truck Racing Champion Dave Jenkins.
#11 - Episode 7
Season 23 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/28/2013
The team is celebrating Aston Martin’s 100th anniversary. What is it really like to be behind the wheel of James Bond’s very own Aston Martin DB5?
#12 - Episode 6
Season 23 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/21/2013
The team is joined by German racer “Queen of the Nürburgring” Sabine Schmitz to test-drive road legal extreme-machines, including the Caterham 7 Supersport R.
#13 - Episode 5
Season 23 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/14/2013
Vicky is in the Netherlands to test-drive the countries latest home-grown supercar, the Donkervoort D8 GTO. The team tests the brand-new Jaguar XF Sportbrake.
#14 - Episode 4
Season 23 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/7/2013
Tiff Needell is in Los Angeles to look into the new trend of restomodding. Jason takes on Brazilian ace-race Bruno Senna in the new Aston Martin Vanquish.
#15 - Episode 3
Season 20 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/28/2011
Tiff test drives Lamborghini's new Aventador hypercar. Vicki makes her way through Italy's snowy mountain roads in Mini's brand new Coupe. Jonny finds out about car culture's biggest phenomenon, vehicle wrapping.
#16 - Episode 7
Season 17 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/15/2010
Tiff pushes the SLS AMG to the limit, Vicky susses out the new Lotus Elise then puts a Landcruiser head-to-head with the Land Rover Discovery with Jonny, and Jason rings the neck of the Ferrari 599 GTO.
#17 - Episode 2
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/14/2002
The gang head to the Paris Motor Show, Vicki gets her hands on the 'bootylicious' Renault Megane and Tiff gets to grips with some very special Bond cars from the set of Die Another Day.
#18 - Episode 8
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/27/2002
Arian Simpson test drives Renault Vel Satis. Quentin Wilson test drives a Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) powered car. Vicki Butler-Henderson test drives an Audi A4. Quentin Wilson test drives a Ford KA. Tiff Needell and Vicki Butler-Henderson race i a radical racing series, Finish 9th.
#19 - Episode 7
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/20/2002
Arian Simpson test drives Vauxhall Vectra. Tiff Needell helps Liz a new mini owner how to race a mini in the "John Copper" Racing Series finished 14th. Quentin Wilson test drives a Mercedes-Benz 500SL and a Jaguar XK8. Tiff Needell Talks to Tom Chilton about being the youngest person to win the British Touring Car Championship.
#20 - Episode 5
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/6/2002
Tiff Needell test drives a Pagani Zhonda. Quentin Wilson test drives a cheap used 1992 BMW 318i. Adrian Simpson Talks about large American SUVs and Trucks. Guest Star: Tim Westwood. skooda guy talks about his cars. Adrian Simpson test drives the Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
#21 - Episode 4
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/29/2002
Vicki Butler-Henderson Test Drives the Ford Focus ST. Quentin Wilson Test the effects of marijuana while driving. Tiff Needell Drives Tiger Z-100 to braek the 0-60mph time from 3.0 seconds with 2.97 seconds. Adrian Simpson drives the Ford Model T Video of a modified Ford F350 SUV called the "Smart Truck" used for protecting dignitaries from terrorist.
#22 - Episode 2
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/15/2002
Vicki Butler-Henderson Test Drives Alfa Romeo GTA. Tiff Needell test drives Range Rover, BMW X5 and Mercedes-Benz M-Class. Adrian Simpson test Drives Nissan Primera. Vicki Butler-Henderson talks about the Citroen Saxo. Tom Ford Test drives a Mini Copper S
#23 - Episode 1
Season 13 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/21/2008
Tom heads to an auction of Bernie Ecclestone’s private car collection. Jonny takes a Citroën C-Crosser and a Citroën 2CV to a field to see how the two fair offroad. Jason takes Mercedes-Benz CLK 53 AMG Black Series to Silverstone. Tiff teaches TV chef Heston Blumenthal how to powerslide his BMW M5. Shootout: Vicki puts the Lotus Exige S against the Caterham CSR at Anglesey.
#24 - Episode 4
Season 21 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/24/2012
Tiff Needell takes to the Italian F1 circuit in the hope of qualifying for the Lamborghini Series, and the team reports whether different types of petrol affect a car's performance.
#25 - Episode 7
Season 18 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/19/2010
Tiff and Jason put the Porshce Cayenne Turbo and the Audi Q7 through their paces off-road. Johnny drives a supercharged Lotus Evora in Spain. Vicky enjoys the luxury of the new Jaguar XJ and Jason gets his hands on the most powerful Porsche 911 ever, the new GT2 RS.