The BEST episodes of Fifth Gear

#1 - Episode 10

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/10/2002

We explore how cannabis can effect your driving, Tom Ford test the diesel Polo vs Fiesta vs Ibiza, Vicki and Tiff try their hand at Radicals Racing.

#2 - 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.

#3 - 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.

#4 - 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.

#5 - 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.

#6 - 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.

#7 - Motorway Truck Side-Swipe

Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/17/2003

#8 - 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.

#9 - 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.

#10 - 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.

#11 - 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.

#12 - 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.

#13 - 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.

#14 - Episode 6

Season 13 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/25/2008

Volkswagen camper van comparison: Tom and Jonny test the retro Danbury Rio against the modern Volkswagen California. Jason on the track in the new Nissan GT-R. Tom finds out what happens when a 5 star crash rating car crashes into a tree. Tiff in Audi’s most powerful production car, the Audi RS6 Avant, a station wagon. Shootout: Mini One versus Fiat 500.

#15 - Episode 2

Season 14 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/18/2008

Tim investigates why it can cost up to £200 just to change a headlight bulb on a Renault Mégane. Vicki spends a day with Lewis Hamilton at the Brooklands Motoring Festival. Jonny sees what kinda car you can get if you swore off drinking alcohol for 3 years and saved the money instead. Jason goes powersliding in the new Porsche 911 GT2. Tom drives the new Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG, crash tests a second-hand convertible in a rollover crash. Shootout: Tiff puts the latest Mazda RX-8 against the Nissan 350Z.

#16 - 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

#17 - 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.

#18 - 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.

#19 - 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.

#20 - 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.

#21 - Episode 2

Season 16 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/15/2009

Tiff Needell teams up with former racing driver Stirling Moss to test the Ferrari 599 HGTE and Jonny Smith heads to Spain to discover whether the locals prefer the Audi A5 Cabriolet to the rival BMW 3 Series convertible. Jason Plato helps Olympic rowing gold medallist Matthew Pinsent find a sports car that accommodates his 6ft 5in frame, Tom Ford and Tiff Needell compete in the Ilkley Trial in West Yorkshire, and Tim Shaw investigates the accuracy of the combined economy cycle.

#22 - Episode 3

Season 16 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/22/2009

Tiff Needell and Jason Plato pit the new BMW Z4 against the Porsche Boxster, and Tim Shaw examines the Government's car-scrappage scheme. Comedian Ross Noble receives a day of trial-bike tuition from motorcyclist Dougie Lampkin, the team celebrates the joint birthday of the original Mini and the film The Italian Job, and Tom Ford gets behind the wheel of the Peugeot 308 CC.

#23 - Episode 6

Season 16 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/13/2009

Tom looks at the idea of the national speed limit being lowered. Jason test drives the Renault Sport Clio 200. Jonny susses out the new Merc E-Class. Tiff finds out if the Caterham Roadsport 175 really works on the road and Jason drives the Lamborghini LP670-4 SV.

#24 - 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.

#25 - 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?