The BEST episodes of Richard Hammond's Workshop
Every episode of Richard Hammond's Workshop ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Richard Hammond's Workshop!
Richard Hammond trades his jet-setting lifestyle for a long-standing dream to set up a classic car restoration workshop close to his home in Herefordshire. With the help of skilled craftsmen, he navigates the ups and downs of building a new business.
#1 - The Moment of Truth
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/21/2022
Richard comes up with a cunning plan to create a show car to generate business for the Cog. And, accountant Kamla gives Richard a harsh reality check.
#2 - Going Global
Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/12/2022
The Smallest Cog goes global after a call from an international car collector in Singapore and Richard helps his best friend Les fulfil a childhood dream.
#3 - Deadline for D-Day
Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/30/2024
With the MoD’s deadline looming, Neil feels the pressure as the Cogs work feverishly to finish Monty’s Rolls Royce. Richard’s revamps his Escort RS2000 to match its specially commissioned Corgi model and the workshop welcomes its first returning customer.
#4 - D-Day
Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/14/2024
The Cogs head to Normandy for D-Day 80 on their biggest mission yet.
#5 - Something Has to Change
Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/26/2024
Richard has the chance to win a historical, unique, car restoration project
#6 - The Cog Needs You!
Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/16/2024
The Cog race to make their most important deadline ever.
#7 - Pedal to the Metal
Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/23/2024
Richard is desperate to get behind the wheel of his beloved MGB in a proper race, but the costs involved mean they need to get new sponsors on board if he wants to keep new manager Jamie on side. Luckily director of PR global, Zog, has a cunning plan.
#8 - Running on Empty
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/22/2021
Richard’s new state-of-the-art workshop is finally open but nearly a quarter of a million out of pocket, the business has got to start paying for itself.
#9 - Testing Times
Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/9/2024
Richard Hammond is presented with a huge opportunity when the MOD arrives with Field Marshall Montgomery’s Rolls Royce – a priceless classic from World War Two. But disagreements in the workshop lead to concerns that they could lose the job altogether.
#10 - Busy, busy, busy!
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/23/2023
Richard restores a unique 1967 Delahaye sports car belonging to legendary Grand Prix driver Louis Chiron. But with the Delahaya's original paint to track down, Richard soon fears his dream to display the car to the classic car elite may be in jeopardy.
#11 - 1950s Porsche 356
Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/19/2022
Richard and the team try to win one of their biggest ever restorations - a rare 1950s Porsche 365. Plus, the team head to Silverstone in search of racing glory.
#12 - Prescott Hill Climb
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/7/2022
Richard takes the Cogs go karting to find a driver for the classic racing team. And, The Smallest Cog MBG GT race car gets its debut at the Prescott Hill Climb.
#13 - The Concours of Elegance
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/15/2021
In an attempt to win work, Richard and the team decide to enter one of their cars into the UK’s most prestigious classic car show contest, the Concours of Elegance.
#14 - Land Rover
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/17/2022
Richard faces the hard reality that the workshop isn’t yet making any money. But a fast turnaround paint job on a Land Rover provides some financial respite.
#15 - The Last Race
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/4/2023
Richard redesigns his horsebox into an RV for the Cog race team but questions whether they should continue racing as the Cogs face their final event.
#16 - The End Of The Road
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/11/2023
Richard and the Cogs restore 'Olivia' for a live audience at CarFest. But can the show help the team get their mojo back?
#17 - Wheels And Waves
Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/27/2023
The cogs go International restoring an iconic 1970s Royal Enfield Interceptor motorbike. An epic road trip ensues when Richard, Neil and Andrew decide to deliver the bike themselves to the cool Wheels and Waves festival in Biarritz.
#18 - The Ultimate Sacrifice
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/8/2021
Some of the precious classic cars and motorbikes go to auction with no reserve. Meanwhile, Neil and Anthony get to work on a mystery vehicle from the 1930s
#19 - Heebie Jeebies
Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/7/2024
Tensions escalate at The Smallest Cog when new Workshop Manager Jamie shows his determination to get the team focussed and the company back into profit. After being called into a meeting, Richard begins to question his future role in the business.
#21 - Where's all the Money?
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/5/2022
Richard must come up with a plan to raise emergency funds. And, the team enter their first race at Donnington Park, but engine problems threaten to derail the entire project.
#22 - Crunch Time
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/20/2023
After a disastrous test with the MGB, Richard warns the Cogs if they can’t turn things around in time for the next race, he’ll pull the plug on the whole project. And Neil struggles to get the Lancia finished in time for a Goodwood auction.
#23 - 1950s Alvis
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/28/2022
Richard's team work overtime to complete their first big restoration - a 1950s Alvis. Plus, they are under pressure to get their racing MGB fit for competition.
#25 - The Pressure is On
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/24/2022
The pressure in on when Richard decides to compete at an NEC show to bring in clients. Plus, Anthony's unusual repair job has him sourcing spare parts from Sri Lanka.