List of Top Gear Australia episodes

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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.

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Series overview

SeriesEpisodesOriginally airedAverage viewers
(in millions)
First airedLast airedNetwork
1 829 September 200817 November 2008 SBS 0.64
2 811 May 200929 June 20090.57
3 428 September 20102 November 2010 Nine Network 1.08
4 630 August 201128 April 2012
5 817 May 2024TBA Paramount+

Episodes

Series 1 (2008)

TotalNo.TitleReviewsFeatures/challengesGuest(s)Original air dateViewers
(millions)
11Series 1, Episode 1 [1] Porsche 911 Carrera S Soft roaders: (Subaru ForesterToyota RAV4 V6Nissan X-Trail)Mini Moke Shark Cage Vince Colosimo 29 September 2008 (2008-09-29)0.94 [2]
22Series 1, Episode 2 [3] Ford GT RHD • FPV F6HSV Clubsport Utes at the Super Pit: (Nissan NavaraFord Falcon XR6 UteProton Jumbuck)Smart Fortwo hearse Steve Bisley 6 October 2008 (2008-10-06)0.66 [4]
33Series 1, Episode 3 [5] Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG Black SeriesBMW X6 $500 wrecks Julia Zemiro 13 October 2008 (2008-10-13)0.66 [6]
44Series 1, Episode 4 [7] HSV W427Toyota Hilux TRD GPS vs Aboriginal bush tracker • Lawn bowls: (Holden Astra) Jack Thompson 20 October 2008 (2008-10-20)0.59 [8]
55Series 1, Episode 5 [9] Audi R8BMW 135i Car into Yacht challenge • Toorak Tractor round town Shannon Noll 27 October 2008 (2008-10-27)0.43 [10]
66Series 1, Episode 6 [11] Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG Outback Odyssey in 4x4s: (Audi Q7Range RoverLexus LX570) James Morrison 3 November 2008 (2008-11-03)0.64 [12]
77Series 1, Episode 7 [13] Nissan GT-RSubaru Impreza WRX STi Subaru Impreza WRX STi vs Tiger ARH attack helicopter • Petrol vs. Diesel: (Volkswagen Golf TDIVolkswagen Golf 2.0 FSI) Greg MurphyJames Courtney 10 November 2008 (2008-11-10)0.60 [14]
88Series 1, Episode 8 [15] Jaguar XF Holden vs Ford Round 2 • Ultimate Car for Ultimate Drive: (Aston Martin DB9Lamborghini Gallardo SuperleggeraPorsche 911 Turbo) Claudia Karvan 17 November 2008 (2008-11-17)0.66 [16]

Series 2 (2009)

TotalNo.TitleReviewsFeatures/challengesGuest(s)Original air dateViewers
(millions)
91Series 2, Episode 1 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution XBMW 135iLamborghini Murcielago Race from Federation Square to Portsea Mark Skaife 11 May 2009 (2009-05-11)0.68 [17]
102Series 2, Episode 2 Walkinshaw HSV Clubsport Home-made electric cars (Suzuki MightyBoyHolden Kingswood) Ian Moss 18 May 2009 (2009-05-18)0.62 [18]
113Series 2, Episode 3 Maserati GranTurismo S Ute conversion (PreludeTarago) Anh Do 25 May 2009 (2009-05-25)0.60 [19]
124Series 2, Episode 4 Audi RS6HSV Clubsport R8Kia Soul Ultimate drifting: (Ice cream van • stretch limo • truck) Liesel Jones 1 June 2009 (2009-06-01)0.59 [20]
135Series 2, Episode 5 Elfin T5Elfin MS8 Streamliner Armoured limousines: (Combi VanStatesman Series IIMini Clubman) H.G. Nelson 8 June 2009 (2009-06-08)0.54 [21]
146Series 2, Episode 6 Pontiac G8 GXPNissan 370Z Lawn mowers (Ferris IS 5100Z • Toyota Hilux • Musical engine) Brendan JonesAmanda Keller 15 June 2009 (2009-06-15)0.55 [22]
157Series 2, Episode 7 Toyota FJ40 LandcruiserNissan Patrol Smart car and Fiat 500 on the Oodnadatta Track Gary Sweet 22 June 2009 (2009-06-22)0.51 [23]
168Series 2, Episode 8 Ford Falcon GTHO Phase IIILexus LS 600h LMercedes-Benz S320 CDI Porsche Cayenne Diesel vs. Horse Gyton Grantley 29 June 2009 (2009-06-29)0.48 [24]

Series 3 (2010)

TotalNo.TitleReviewsFeatures/challengesGuest(s)Original air dateViewers
(millions)
17"The Ashes Special"NoneVan drag race • Double decker cars • Synchronized donuts • Sheep hurdling • Rally race Jeremy ClarksonRichard HammondJames MayBritish Stig 28 September 2010 (2010-09-28)N/A
181Series 3, Episode 1 Morgan Aero SuperSport Outback road trip in South Australia to Lake Eyre • V8 Lifesaving reel Lisa McCune 19 October 2010 (2010-10-19)1.22
192Series 3, Episode 2 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Can you use a V8 Supercar in the real world? • New Zealand mountain challenge Michael Clarke 26 October 2010 (2010-10-26)1.07
203Series 3, Episode 3 Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2Caparo T1 Grey Nomad adventure on a budget Craig ReucasselAndrew Hansen 2 November 2010 (2010-11-02)0.93
214Series 3, Episode 4 Hulme F1BMW X5M vs Porsche Cayenne Turbo SHDT Blue MeanieSUV vs People Mover (Ford Territory vs Kia Carnival) Jimmy Barnes 5 May 2011 (2011-05-05)N/A

Series 4 (2011–12)

TotalNo.TitleReviewsChallengeGuestOriginal airdate
221Series 4, Episode 1 Volvo S60 T6Toyota FJ Cruiser Blind rallying Andy Lee 30 August 2011 (2011-08-30)
232Series 4, Episode 2Redback Spider Audi R8 V10 Spyder vs. VW Amarok mountain race • Jet powered Daihatsu Hamish BlakeAndy Lee 6 September 2011 (2011-09-06)
243Series 4, Episode 3 Chery J1 Drag racing • Modified Suzuki Mighty Boy Shane CrawfordWendell Sailor 13 September 2011 (2011-09-13)
254Series 4, Episode 4 Jaguar XJHSV Grange Movie stunts Glen BossDamien Oliver 7 April 2012 (2012-04-07)
265Series 4, Episode 5 Ford Performance Vehicles GT • Renault Clio RS Attempting a new Peel P50 world speed record • V8 Sedan (FPV GT) vs Hot Hatch (Clio RS) Natalie Gruzlewski 14 April 2012 (2012-04-14)
276Series 4, Episode 6 Holden EfijyMitsubishi MiEVToyota PriusHolden Commodore • Ford ECOnetic Beach buggy battle • Alternate fuel cars Jamie Durie 28 April 2012 (2012-04-28)
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