(S5, E1): A high-speed trek through the Arctic Circle in rally-bred saloons. It features Cold War submarine bases, frozen lakes, and a famous, high-speed tunnel crash involving James May. Colombia Special
If you only watch a few episodes, make them these. They represent the trio at their absolute best, echoing the glory days of Top Gear while utilizing Amazon’s higher production budget.
(S3, E8): A fan favorite where the presenters attempt an RV holiday in the Southwestern United States. When their original vehicle proves too small, they buy and modify their own "mobile homes" with disastrous and hilarious results. The Fall Guys best grand tour episodes
(S3, E14): The highest-rated episode on IMDb (9.3/10). It is a poignant, informative history lesson on the medium-sized Ford saloon, serving as a tribute to the car that defined British middle-class life for decades. It’s a Gas, Gas, Gas
(S4, E3): Filmed during the pandemic, the trio road-tripped through Scotland in massive 1970s American cars. It is loved for its "homemade" feel and the sheer absurdity of driving a Lincoln Continental on narrow Scottish lanes. (S5, E1): A high-speed trek through the Arctic
A departure from the usual explosions, this episode is a heartfelt documentary-style tribute to the "middle-sized Ford saloon".
Are you more interested in or cheap car challenges ? They represent the trio at their absolute best,
It is the loudest, wettest, most catastrophic hour of television ever produced. Watching May sink into the Mekong Delta while Clarkson yells "You dithering idiot!" is pure nostalgia for the Top Gear Vietnam special. The final sequence, where they navigate a floating village, is chaos engineering at its finest.
(S5, E5): The final episode ever filmed. Set in Zimbabwe, it serves as a nostalgic and emotional farewell to the trio's 21-year partnership. It focuses on camaraderie and the simple joy of driving across Africa in three cars they truly love. 🏎️ Cinematic Road Trips & Challenges
Frequently appears at #1 on fan-voted lists like Ranker . 3. "Funeral for a Ford" (Series 3, Episode 14)
Often cited as the most authentic "adventure" the trio has ever filmed, this special in Mongolia is a masterclass in survivalist entertainment.