List of Top Gear Australia episodes

The following is a complete episode list of the television series Top Gear Australia since its launch in 2008 on SBS One, and its subsequent move to the Nine Network in 2010. As of 13 September 2011, there have been 23 episodes spanning 4 seasons, as well as 1 promotional special,and the final episode of 4th season is currently not shown, because of the cancellation of the show. The show was presented by Steve Pizzati, Shane Jacobson, Ewen Page and The Stig. Pizzati was the only host to make the move from SBS to Nine, with Jacobson & Page replacing Warren Brown & James Morrison. Motorcycling commentator Charlie Cox presented in series 1.

Series overview

SeriesEpisodesOriginally airedAverage viewers
(in millions)
First airedLast aired
1829 September 200817 November 20080.64
2811 May 200929 June 20090.57
3428 September 20102 November 20101.08
4630 August 201128 April 2012N/A

Episodes

Series 1 (2008)

Total No. Title Reviews Features/challenges Guest(s) Original air date Viewers
(millions)
11Series 1, Episode 1[1]Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 • Porsche 911 Carrera S • Mini MokeSoft roaders: (Subaru Forester • Toyota RAV4 V6 • Nissan X-Trail)Vince Colosimo29 September 2008 (2008-09-29)0.94[2]
22Series 1, Episode 2[3]Ford GT RHD • Ford Falcon F6 • HSV Clubsport • Smart FortwoUtes at the Super Pit: (Nissan Navara • Ford Falcon XR6 Ute • Proton Jumbuck)Steve Bisley6 October 2008 (2008-10-06)0.66[4]
33Series 1, Episode 3[5]Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG Black Series • BMW X6$500 wrecksJulia Zemiro13 October 2008 (2008-10-13)0.66[6]
44Series 1, Episode 4[7]HSV W427 • Toyota Hilux TRDGPS vs Aboriginal bush tracker • Lawn bowls: (Holden Astra)Jack Thompson20 October 2008 (2008-10-20)0.59[8]
55Series 1, Episode 5[9]Audi R8 • BMW 1 Series • Toorak TractorCar into Yacht challengeShannon Noll27 October 2008 (2008-10-27)0.43[10]
66Series 1, Episode 6[11]Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMGOutback Odyssey in 4x4s: (Audi Q7 • Range Rover • Lexus LX570)James Morrison3 November 2008 (2008-11-03)0.64[12]
77Series 1, Episode 7[13]Nissan GT-R • Subaru Impreza WRX STi • Tiger ARH attack helicopterPetrol vs. Diesel: (Volkswagen Golf TDI • Volkswagen Golf 2.0 FSI)Greg Murphy • James Courtney10 November 2008 (2008-11-10)0.60[14]
88Series 1, Episode 8[15]Jaguar XFHolden vs Ford Round 2 • Ultimate Car for Ultimate Drive: (Aston Martin DB9 • Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera • Porsche 911 Turbo)Claudia Karvan17 November 2008 (2008-11-17)0.66[16]

Series 2 (2009)

Total No. Title Reviews Features/challenges Guest(s) Original air date Viewers
(millions)
91Series 2, Episode 1Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X • BMW 135i • Lamborghini Murcielago • WaveRunnerRace from Federation Square to PortseaMark Skaife11 May 2009 (2009-05-11)0.68[17]
102Series 2, Episode 2Walkinshaw HSV Clubsport • Suzuki MightyBoy • Holden KingswoodHome-made electric carsIan Moss18 May 2009 (2009-05-18)0.62[18]
113Series 2, Episode 3Maserati GranTurismo S • Prelude • TaragoUte conversionAnh Do25 May 2009 (2009-05-25)0.60[19]
124Series 2, Episode 4Audi RS6 • HSV Clubsport R8 • Kia SoulUltimate drifting: (Ice cream van • stretch limo • truck)Liesel Jones1 June 2009 (2009-06-01)0.59[20]
135Series 2, Episode 5Elfin T5 • Elfin MS8 StreamlinerArmoured limousines: (Combi Van • Statesman Series II • Mini Clubman)H.G. Nelson8 June 2009 (2009-06-08)0.54[21]
146Series 2, Episode 6Pontiac G8 GXP • Nissan 370ZLawn mowers (Ferris IS 5100Z • Toyota Hilux • Musical engine)Brendan Jones • Amanda Keller15 June 2009 (2009-06-15)0.55[22]
157Series 2, Episode 7Toyota FJ40 Landcruiser • Nissan PatrolSmart car and Fiat 500 on the Oodnadatta TrackGary Sweet22 June 2009 (2009-06-22)0.51[23]
168Series 2, Episode 8Ford Falcon GTHO Phase III • Lexus LS 600h L • Mercedes-Benz S320 CDIPorsche Cayenne Diesel vs. HorseGyton Grantley29 June 2009 (2009-06-29)0.48[24]

Series 3 (2010)

Total No. Title Reviews Challenge Guest Original airdate
17—"The Ashes Special"NoneVan drag race • Double decker cars • Synchronized donuts • Sheep hurdling • Rally raceJeremy Clarkson • Richard Hammond • James May • British Stig28 September 2010
181Series 3, Episode 1Morgan Aero SuperSportOutback road trip in South Australia to Lake Eyre • V8 Lifesaving reelLisa McCune19 October 2010 (2010-10-19)
192Series 3, Episode 2Chevrolet Corvette ZR1Can you use a V8 Supercar in the real world? • New Zealand mountain challengeMichael Clarke26 October 2010 (2010-10-26)
203Series 3, Episode 3Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 • Caparo T1Grey Nomad adventure on a budgetCraig Reucassel • Andrew Hansen2 November 2010
214Series 3, Episode 4Hulme F1 • BMW X5M vs Porsche Cayenne Turbo S • HDT Blue MeanieSUV vs People Mover (Ford Territory vs Kia Carnival)Jimmy Barnes5 May 2011 (2011-05-05)

Series 4 (2011–12)

Total No. Title Reviews Challenge Guest Original airdate
221Series 4, Episode 1Toyota FJ CruiserBlind rallying • Volvo S60 T6 vs. Porsche 911 Turbo • Volvo S60 T6 vs. Audi S4Andy Lee30 August 2011 (2011-08-30)
232Series 4, Episode 2Redback SpiderAudi R8 V10 Spyder vs. VW Amarok mountain race • Jet powered DaihatsuHamish Blake • Andy Lee6 September 2011 (2011-09-06)
243Series 4, Episode 3Chery J1 • Suzuki Mighty BoyDrag racing • Modified Suzuki Mighty BoyShane Crawford • Wendell Sailor13 September 2011 (2011-09-13)
254Series 4, Episode 4Jaguar XJ • HSV GrangeMovie stuntsGlen Boss • Damien Oliver7 April 2012 (2012-04-07)
265Series 4, Episode 5Ford Performance Vehicles GT • Peel P50 • Renault Clio RSAttempting a new Peel world speed record • V8 Sedan (FPV GT) vs Hot Hatch (Clio RS)Natalie Gruzlewski14 April 2012 (2012-04-14)
276Series 4, Episode 6Holden Efijy • Mitsubishi MiEV • Toyota Prius • Holden Commodore • Ford ECOneticBeach buggy battle • Alternate fuel carsJamie Durie28 April 2012 (2012-04-28)
  1. ↑ "Watch Top Gear Australia Season 1 Episode 1 Online". SideReel. Retrieved 7 October 2016.
  2. ↑ TV Ratings: Week 40
  3. ↑ "Watch Top Gear Australia Season 1 Episode 2 Online". SideReel. Retrieved 7 October 2016.
  4. ↑ TV Ratings: Week 41
  5. ↑ "Watch Top Gear Australia Season 1 Episode 3 Online". SideReel. Retrieved 7 October 2016.
  6. ↑ TV Ratings: Week 42
  7. ↑ "Watch Top Gear Australia Season 1 Episode 4 Online". SideReel. Retrieved 7 October 2016.
  8. ↑ TV Ratings: Week 43
  9. ↑ "Watch Top Gear Australia Season 1 Episode 5 Online". SideReel. Retrieved 7 October 2016.
  10. ↑ TV Ratings: Week 44
  11. ↑ "Watch Top Gear Australia Season 1 Episode 6 Online". SideReel. Retrieved 7 October 2016.
  12. ↑ TV Ratings: Week 45
  13. ↑ "Watch Top Gear Australia Season 1 Episode 7 Online". SideReel. Retrieved 7 October 2016.
  14. ↑ TV Ratings: Week 46
  15. ↑ "Watch Top Gear Australia Season 1 Episode 8 Online". SideReel. Retrieved 7 October 2016.
  16. ↑ TV Ratings: Week 47
  17. ↑ TV Ratings: Week 20
  18. ↑ TV Ratings: Week 21
  19. ↑ TV Ratings: Week 22
  20. ↑ TV Ratings: Week 23
  21. ↑ The Who We Are update: Week 24
  22. ↑ The Who We Are update: Week 25
  23. ↑ The Who We Are update: Week 26
  24. ↑ The Who We Are update: Week 27
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