Top Gear (US): Season 1

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History | The History Channel | Season Premiere Date: November 28, 2010

Starring: Adam Ferrara, Tanner Foust, Rutledge Wood

Summary: The popular British car-enthusiast show gets remade in the US with comedian Adam Ferrara, X-Games rally-car winner Tanner Foust, and Speed Channel's NASCAR analyst Rutledge Wood as hosts. There is a Stig, but some segments were renamed; for example, the "Star in a Reasonably Priced Car" is the "Big Star, Small Car" segment.

Genre(s): Documentary, Educational

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E11. Best of Top Gear
Air Date: January 23, 2011
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S1:E10. Bloopers
Air Date: January 23, 2011
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S1:E9. America's Toughest Trucks
Air Date: January 16, 2011

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Verne Gay

Dec 9, 2010

Who knew beautiful, obscenely expensive cars could be so much fun? These three guys do, and they effortlessly convey their knowledge and nutty passion.

John Young

Dec 10, 2010

The automobile-enthusiast program may lack the British wit of the original series, but it's beautifully shot, just as silly, and nearly as much fun. [26 Nov 2010, p.68]

Tim Goodman

Dec 9, 2010

So, during the course of three episodes, there's not much sucking up, enough dissing to keep the whole thing honest, tons of magnificent cars, fast driving and enough goofiness to make this Top Gear get off the line without any mishaps. Read full review

Mike Hale

Dec 9, 2010

The result--for the person with a casual interest in cars, anyway--is a show that at this point lacks the character of the British original but is, particularly in its second and third episodes, reasonably entertaining by American reality-TV standards. Read full review

Tricia Olszewski

Dec 9, 2010

It doesn't help that the vehicles reviewed thus far aren't surprising (Lamborghinis, Mustangs, Aston Martins), but the shenanigans the hosts set up for themselves can be thrilling. Read full review

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xsalvioutlawx

Sep 24, 2011

Most people gave this show a bad review simply because of they're loyalty (For whatever reason) to the UK version of Top Gear.

I was skeptical at first when watching the previews for the show, but after the first few episodes I have become a fan. The show is actually very good. EspeciallyMost people gave this show a bad review simply because of they're loyalty (For whatever reason) to the UK version of Top Gear.

I was skeptical at first when watching the previews for the show, but after the first few episodes I have become a fan.

The show is actually very good. Especially considering all the pressure and negative feedback the show received before it even aired. Top Gear USA gives attention to many cars that would not have a chance to make the UK show and also gives great insight on the newest toys available.

I've enjoyed all of the challenges they've done for both seasons and I hope they make a season 3.… Expand

1 of 3 users found this helpful12

Micabe2006

Apr 21, 2011

Let me start off by saying that I never watched the UK version of this show, I see a lot of people who watch the UK version of the show not necessarily like the US version. I have to say I love this show. I find the 3 hosts are a great ensemble group and a great thing to watch. I will alsoLet me start off by saying that I never watched the UK version of this show, I see a lot of people who watch the UK version of the show not necessarily like the US version. I have to say I love this show. I find the 3 hosts are a great ensemble group and a great thing to watch. I will also let you know that while I love and am interested in cars I know very little about them, So when they talk about the cars I don't mind that they go into to much detail. The next thing I love about the show is the trips and the challenges I find them interesting and very fun to watch.

Overall I would say if you have not seen the UK version of the show and you are not a super car enthusiast but interested in cars and what a few laughs while you watch I would recommend this show, I have to say I love it.… Expand

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VladimirLenin

Dec 17, 2010

All the Fanboys of the UK Top Gear totally loose their credibility as soon as they compare the US and UK Top Gears. Yes the UK version is amazing, and I love ever bit of it, except the Celebrity in the crap car. But do you remember the first season of UK Top Gear, it was just as cheap andAll the Fanboys of the UK Top Gear totally loose their credibility as soon as they compare the US and UK Top Gears. Yes the UK version is amazing, and I love ever bit of it, except the Celebrity in the crap car. But do you remember the first season of UK Top Gear, it was just as cheap and mediocre. Saying that, I for one like the US Top Gear, sure it isn't as good, but what else do we have in America, Car and Driver tv/ Motor Trend, lol. Wait one or two more seasons and this show will turn into exactly what you miss about UK Top Gear.… Expand

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MitchC9

Dec 19, 2010

The show has potential and can certainly pull itself out of the funk with a few key changes. For one they should get rid of their Stig, and change up the star in a reasonably priced car contest to some degree. We have Top Gear UK for that you know. The second big issue - the bigger of theThe show has potential and can certainly pull itself out of the funk with a few key changes. For one they should get rid of their Stig, and change up the star in a reasonably priced car contest to some degree. We have Top Gear UK for that you know. The second big issue - the bigger of the two - is how staged and fake some of the stunts/events seem. Like the helicopter vs. Viper race... 15 minutes of staged, boring BS. Now I know Top Gear UK stages their stuff too, and a lot of the jokes are pre-conceived too... but it's different how they do it. They will try to climb the highest drivable mountain in an off-road vehicle. Sure some of the the things that happen a long the way are staged. But when push comes to shove they are still driving up that mountain; the main part of the challenge is REAL. Ditto when they drove through a jungle in supercars; a lot of choreographed non-sense, but the main part (having driven through the jungle) was VERY REAL. Top Gear US does not follow suit. Everything about their events are fake. And unlike Top Gear UK, the fake parts aren't entertaining enough to laugh at and not take seriously. A feeling I got off Top Gear UK is that they wanted you to know there stunts/events were somewhat staged, and made it super humorous to make up for it in a sense. I get the feeling that the US show is actually trying to convince their audience that the staged events aren't staged at all... similar to how pro wrestling used to market their product. As of right now this show is a bit of a pathetic mess, but it has potential. The car review parts are well done.… Expand

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DerKrieger

Nov 24, 2010

Watched this for the first time yesterday as I missed the premier on Sunday. Let me tell you I am one of the biggest fans of the original Top Gear and going in I didn't think I would be impressed. I didn't know though that it would be so bad. Most of the problems stem from the hosts. The asWatched this for the first time yesterday as I missed the premier on Sunday. Let me tell you I am one of the biggest fans of the original Top Gear and going in I didn't think I would be impressed. I didn't know though that it would be so bad. Most of the problems stem from the hosts. The as rigid as wood and about as interesting. Overall not very good. All the wit and charm of the UK show is gone. They dumb everything down so much that it is an assault to your intelligence. (This being done because it is aimed at southern NASCAR fans.) Also they think 145 MPH is fast. Ehh not very. Plus it is impossible to replace Jeremy Clarkson.

(Also if your going to write a negative review make sure you remember to lower the score. Supergrand wrote a negative review, but gave it a 10. Messes up the rating system.)… Expand

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spyglass

Dec 1, 2010

I love Top Gear UK, but this is utter crap. Sort of like the neon orange cheese product known as American cheese - a cheap, Americanized imitation of the original. After the 60 Minutes special featuring the British host Jeremy Clarkson I was afraid this would happen. Total blasphemy! JustI love Top Gear UK, but this is utter crap. Sort of like the neon orange cheese product known as American cheese - a cheap, Americanized imitation of the original. After the 60 Minutes special featuring the British host Jeremy Clarkson I was afraid this would happen. Total blasphemy! Just another vehicle for parasitic commercials. Cars in American culture = NASCAR and hulking, poorly constructed SUVs. Molding Top Gear around that is, like most of American media, inane and missing the point. Don't be fooled. This is most definitely NOT Top Gear!… Expand

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Funkymonk

Jan 1, 2011

Complete and utter drivel! But we all knew it would be didn't we? How could they have hoped to match the British original? Why even bother, especially when the original is already so popular in the US? UK Top Gear was basically based around Clarksons humour. You can't replicate that withoutComplete and utter drivel! But we all knew it would be didn't we? How could they have hoped to match the British original? Why even bother, especially when the original is already so popular in the US? UK Top Gear was basically based around Clarksons humour. You can't replicate that without the man himself. Without Clarkson it isn't Top Gear. I'm sick and tired of American TV remaking classic British TV programs yet missing what made the originals so good.… Expand

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Season 4

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- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: September 3, 2013
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: August 14, 2012
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: July 24, 2011
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: November 28, 2010
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  S1:E11. Best of Top Gear
  Air Date: January 23, 2011
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  S1:E10. Bloopers
  Air Date: January 23, 2011
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  S1:E9. America's Toughest Trucks
  Air Date: January 16, 2011
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  S1:E8. Car vs Plane
  Air Date: January 9, 2011
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  S1:E7. Used Car Salesman
  Air Date: January 2, 2011
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  S1:E6. Fast in Florida
  Air Date: December 26, 2010
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  S1:E5. Beater Boot Camp
  Air Date: December 19, 2010
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  S1:E4. Halo vs Velociraptor
  Air Date: December 12, 2010
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  S1:E3. Flying Coupe DeVille
  Air Date: December 5, 2010
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  S1:E2. Blind Drift
  Air Date: November 28, 2010
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  S1:E1. Cobra Attack
  Air Date: November 21, 2010