The BEST episodes of Top Gear season 3

Every episode of Top Gear season 3, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Top Gear season 3!

Tests whether cars, both mundane and extraordinary, live up to their manufacturers' claims. Travels to locations around the world, performing extreme stunts and challenges to see what the featured cars are capable of doing. Celebrity guests appear on some episodes to help test the vehicles. Things don't always go as planned, though, with broken bones and mechanical mishaps sometimes part of the experiments.

Last Updated: 8/15/2024Network: BBC OneStatus: Ended
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Episode 5
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7.98
954 votes

#1 - Episode 5

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/23/2003

Jeremy drives a Toyota Hilux to test its claims of indestructability, and the Mazda RX8 is also in the spotlight. With Simon Cowell in our Reasonably Priced Car.

Directors: Brian Klein
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Episode 6
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7.72
798 votes

#2 - Episode 6

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/7/2003

Richard tests the Coupé Cabriolets from Renault and Peugeot, Jeremy drives the Citroen C2 and Vauxhall Monaro, and James has a spin in an Aston Martin Vantage. With Sanjeev Bhaskar.

Directors: Brian Klein
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Episode 4
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7.71
644 votes

#3 - Episode 4

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/16/2003

The subject this week is the Lamborghini, with the Countach, Gallardo and Miura all taken for a spin. With Rich Hall as our Star in a Reasonably Priced Car.

Directors: Brian Klein
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Episode 1
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7.64
714 votes

#4 - Episode 1

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/26/2003

Jeremy reviews the Ford GT and VW Lupo, Richard tries the Porsche GT3, and James tests out the new-look BMW 5 series. With Martin Kemp in a Reasonably Priced Car.

Directors: Brian Klein
Watch Now:Apple TV
Episode 2
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7.62
709 votes

#5 - Episode 2

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/2/2003

The team test the BMW Z4, Porsche Boxster and Honda S2000 to decide which is the best roadster, and the new Stig tests the BMW M3 CSL. Stephen Fry drives the Reasonably Priced Car.

Directors: Brian Klein
Watch Now:Apple TV
Episode 7
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7.61
611 votes

#6 - Episode 7

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/14/2003

The Porsche Cayenne is taken off-road, Richard heads to South Africa to test the Mercedes McClaren SLR, and the search is on for best British car. With Rory Bremner.

Directors: Brian Klein
Watch Now:Apple TV
Episode 8
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7.55
610 votes

#7 - Episode 8

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/21/2003

Cars from the past are compared to the cars of today, with a drag-race featuring the original Golf GTI and the new Toyota MR2. With Johnny Vegas in our Reasonably Priced Car.

Directors: Brian Klein
Watch Now:Apple TV
Episode 3
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7.21
593 votes

#8 - Episode 3

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/9/2003

Safety is the focus, with James testing the Subaru Legacy estate and Richard attempting to escape from a submerged car. Rob Brydon drives the Reasonably Priced Car – a Suzuki Liana.

Directors: Brian Klein
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Episode 9
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7.14
614 votes

#9 - Episode 9

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/28/2003

Richard tests a Smart car, Jeremy is unimpressed with the Chrysler Crossfire, and James gets to drive a Jaguar XJ6. With guest star Carol Vorderman.

Directors: Brian Klein