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 airedNetwork
1829 September 200817 November 2008SBS0.64
2811 May 200929 June 20090.57
3428 September 20102 November 2010Nine Network1.08
4630 August 201128 April 2012—
5817 May 2024TBAParamount+—


Episodes

Series 1 (2008)

Main article: Top Gear Australia (series 1)
Total No. Title Reviews Features/challenges Guest(s) Original air date Viewers
(millions)
11Series 1, Episode 1[1]Porsche 911 Carrera SSoft roaders: (Subaru Forester • Toyota RAV4 V6 • Nissan X-Trail) • Mini Moke Shark CageVince Colosimo29 September 2008 (2008-09-29)0.94[2]
22Series 1, Episode 2[3]Ford GT RHD • FPV F6 • HSV ClubsportUtes at the Super Pit: (Nissan Navara • Ford Falcon XR6 Ute • Proton Jumbuck) • Smart Fortwo hearseSteve 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 135iCar into Yacht challenge • Toorak Tractor round townShannon 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 STiSubaru Impreza WRX STi vs Tiger ARH attack helicopter • Petrol 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)

Main article: Top Gear Australia (series 2)
Total No. Title Reviews Features/challenges Guest(s) Original air date Viewers
(millions)
91Series 2, Episode 1Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X • BMW 135i • Lamborghini MurcielagoRace from Federation Square to PortseaMark Skaife11 May 2009 (2009-05-11)0.68[17]
102Series 2, Episode 2Walkinshaw HSV ClubsportHome-made electric cars (Suzuki MightyBoy • Holden Kingswood)Ian Moss18 May 2009 (2009-05-18)0.62[18]
113Series 2, Episode 3Maserati GranTurismo SUte conversion (Prelude • Tarago)Anh 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)

Main article: Top Gear Australia (series 3)
Total No. Title Reviews Features/challenges Guest(s) Original air date Viewers
(millions)
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 (2010-09-28)N/A
181Series 3, Episode 1Morgan Aero SuperSportOutback road trip in South Australia to Lake Eyre • V8 Lifesaving reelLisa McCune19 October 2010 (2010-10-19)1.22
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)1.07
203Series 3, Episode 3Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 • Caparo T1Grey Nomad adventure on a budgetCraig Reucassel • Andrew Hansen2 November 2010 (2010-11-02)0.93
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)N/A

Series 4 (2011–12)

Main article: Top Gear Australia (series 4)
Total No. Title Reviews Challenge Guest Original airdate
221Series 4, Episode 1Volvo S60 T6 • Toyota FJ CruiserBlind rallyingAndy 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 J1Drag 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 • Renault Clio RSAttempting a new Peel P50 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)

External links

  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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