Car Matchmaker with Spike Feresten
Former "Seinfeld" and "Letterman" writer, talk show host, and comedian, Spike Feresten, is the guy to go to when you need a new set of wheels. Spike finds someone in need of a car, gets to know them, and then draws upon two decades of expertise and instinct to find three different cars perfectly matched to the buyer's wishes from which they can choose. Part car show, part comedy showcase, this series demystifies and simplifies cars and the art of buying them.
- 2014-2016
- 3 seasons
- NBCUniversal
- Comedy
- TV-14
Former "Seinfeld" and "Letterman" writer, talk show host, and comedian, Spike Feresten, is the guy to go to when you need a new set of wheels. Spike finds someone in need of a car, gets to know them, and then draws upon two decades of expertise and instinct to find three different cars perfectly matched to the buyer's wishes from which they can choose. Part car show, part comedy showcase, this series demystifies and simplifies cars and the art of buying them.
Season 3 Episode Guide
16 Episodes 2016
Episode 1
Vintage Muscle
Wed, Jun 22, 2016 21 mins
Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Genevieve Morton is looking for a powerful vintage American muscle car for weekend cruising.
Episode 2
Fast Balls and Fast Cars for an LA Angel
Wed, Jun 29, 2016 21 mins
Spike rides with Los Angeles Angels pitcher C. J. Wilson in his custom-color McLaren P1 before helping C. J.'s teammate Tyler Skaggs upgrade his 2009 Chevy Tahoe daily driver.
Episode 3
Cool Pick Up Trucks
Wed, Jul 6, 2016 21 mins
Spike picks up a sommelier in a $300,000 ICON D200 Dodge Reformer, then suggests three possible trucks that could satisfy the businessman's wine-hauling needs.
Episode 4
Karrs for Karrueche
Wed, Jul 13, 2016 21 mins
Spike recommends a Jaguar XJL, an Audi A8 L Quattro and a Mercedes-Benz E63 S AMG for social media star Karrueche Tran.
Episode 5
Vintage Off-Roaders
Wed, Jul 20, 2016 21 mins
Spike offers three suggestions to a Joshua Tree, California artist who desires a vintage four-wheel-drive vehicle that can handle the rugged desert terrain.
Episode 6
Seinfeld Auction
Wed, Jul 27, 2016 21 mins
Spike travels to the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance classic car auction in Florida to help a buyer interested in comic Jerry Seinfeld's 1974 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.0 IROC RSR.
Episode 7
NFLer London
Wed, Aug 3, 2016 21 mins
Spike recommends a Bentley Continental Flying Spur, a Lexus GS 350 F Sport, and a BMW 650i to a former professional football player who recently totaled his daily driver.
Episode 8
Keanu and the Motorcycles
Wed, Aug 24, 2016 21 mins
Spike takes a ride on actor Keanu Reeve's personal Arch KRGT-1 motorcycle and offers suggestions to a makeup artist who has outgrown her beginner bike.
Episode 9
Big Guy, Micro Car
Wed, Aug 31, 2016 21 mins
A microcar enthusiast needs Spike's help to expand his small collection of fun and unusual cars, one of which is an Amphicar in which he takes Spike for a ride over land and sea.
Episode 10
Giddy-Up Truck
Wed, Sep 7, 2016 21 mins
Spike drives the Ferrari 488 GTB, with over 661 horsepower, to meet a professional rodeo competitor who usually sticks to one horse's power at a time.
Episode 11
Retro Campers
Wed, Sep 14, 2016 21 mins
Spike offers recommendations to blogger Andreea Cristina, who needs help finding a luxurious, retro-styled camper.
Episode 12
Mighty Minis
Wed, Sep 21, 2016 21 mins
A mechanic seeks the Mini Cooper of his dreams. Spike selects three different variations of the iconic vehicle to show the buyer.
Episode 13
Off-Roading Playboy Model
Wed, Sep 28, 2016 21 mins
Spike takes a Jaguar F-Type Project 7 to meet model Alyssa Arce, whose current means of transportation is calling for an Uber driver.
Episode 14
Sidecar Bob
Wed, Oct 5, 2016 21 mins
Spike takes a ride on a prototype Confederate Fighter motorcycle. An art director seeks a stylish motorcycle with a sidecar so he can take road trips with his dog.
Episode 15
Rocket Scientist Tuners
Wed, Oct 12, 2016 21 mins
Spike offers suggestions to a rocket engineer looking for a tuner-friendly car that can go to the track and also serve as a daily driver. Spike recommends a 2016 Mazda MX-5, a Eurocode tuned VW Golf Type R, and a 2004 Acura NSX-T.
Episode 16
Cross Fit Campers
Wed, Oct 26, 2016 21 mins
Spike drives the ultimate off-road vehicle, an Army surplus Humvee, on his way to meet a CrossFit-loving couple who are looking for an adventure vehicle they can take off the grid for a year.