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The Car Show Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
15 Episodes 2011 - 2011
Episode 1
Kill the Lemon
Wed, Jul 13, 2011 60 mins
Jimmie Johnson stops by in the series premiere of this offbeat look at the automotive world. Adam Carolla hosts with John Salley, Dan Neil and Matt Farah. Also: the "24 Hours of Lemons;" drag racing in the Mojave desert; Dan tests a Rolls Royce Ghost.
Episode 2
Rush Hour Road Race
Wed, Jul 20, 2011 60 mins
A race across New York City with AC/DC lead singer Brian Johnson joining the team; Dan road tests the Ferrari 458 Italia; four women tackle a stick shift. Dario Franchitti guests.
Episode 3
Man vs. Computer
Wed, Jul 27, 2011 60 mins
Racing against a computer-controlled BMW; Dan tries dirt track racing; European vs. American sports cars. Designer Pete Brock guests.
Episode 4
Blast from the Past and Look Into the Future
Wed, Aug 3, 2011 60 mins
Adam takes the original Batmobile for a spin; Dan road tests Nissan's electric Leaf; women get a stick-shift lesson. Also: IMSA driver Steve Millen visits.
Episode 5
Turbo Moms
Wed, Aug 10, 2011 60 mins
Testing turbo-charged SUVs; John Salley works with a crew at the Indy 500; Matt tests a new Lamborghini. NFL car-lover Thomas Jones guests.
Episode 6
Supercar Showdown
Wed, Aug 17, 2011 60 mins
Adam and Matt compare a Mercedes SLS to a Corvette ZR1; Dan visits Pebble Beach's Concours D'Elegance; car designer Jason Castriota visits the studio.
Episode 7
Seattle Rally
Wed, Aug 24, 2011 60 mins
A high-speed scavenger hunt through Seattle with X Games star Dave Mirra. Also: John drives three little cars; Adam visits the New York Auto Show; designer Chip Foose visits the studio.
Episode 8
Mom Mobile vs. Supercar
Wed, Aug 31, 2011 60 mins
Racing a mini-van against a Delorean and a Camry against a Ferrari; LA's Soap Box Derby; "Entourage" creator Doug Ellin and actor Jerry Ferrara guest.
Episode 9
Prove It
Wed, Sep 7, 2011 60 mins
Auto blogger Ezra Dyer joins Matt on the rugged terrain of the Ford Proving Grounds; Adam looks inside people's trunks and glove compartments.
Episode 10
Special Maneuvers
Wed, Sep 14, 2011 60 mins
The guys take a protective-driving course; Dan drives a 1931 vintage race car; Matt compares the open-wheeled Aerial Atom to the new import KTM Xbow.
Episode 11
Episode 11
Wed, Sep 21, 2011 60 mins
Adam competes in a vintage car race; a look at the Chevy Volt and a Viper police car; John and Dan jump out of a plane.
Episode 12
Luxury For All
Wed, Sep 28, 2011 60 mins
Matt takes some luxury cars for a spin through Malibu Canyon; Dan and Matt race a Maybach and a Bentley Mulsanne.
Episode 13
Muscle Cars
Wed, Oct 5, 2011 60 mins
Adam, Dan and Matt compare their favorite muscle cars from the '60s to those of today.
Episode 14
What's Efficient?
Wed, Oct 12, 2011 60 mins
Adam tries out a new luxury hybrid, the Fisker Karma; Matt drives a diesel-powered Mercedes from Mexico to Oregon—on a single tank of gas; fuel economy is compared on a Rolls Royce, a Bentley and a Ford GT.
Episode 15
More Speed!
Wed, Oct 19, 2011 60 mins
Testing the BMW M3 against the Boss Mustang Laguna Seca Edition; the world debut of the Mosler Raptor GTR, an American supercar that goes 0 to 60 in a claimed 2.3 seconds.
