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Top Gear USA Season 3 Episodes
Season 3 Episode Guide
16 Episodes 2012 - 2013
Episode 1
Police Cars
Tue, Aug 14, 201245 mins
It's the battle of The Big 3 as the guys compete over which is the best new police car to replace the Crown Vic in a series of madcap challenges around Detroit, Michigan. The winner gets to race the fastest cop car in the country - the Corvette ZO6 - in an action film-style chase through the docks of Long Beach as he tries to catch a 'perp' wheeling the ultimate escape vehicle.
Episode 2
Small Cars
Tue, Aug 21, 201245 mins
Small cars work in the rest of the world - but will they ever work in the U.S.? The guys try to answer that question in Louisiana, where they go from the narrow city streets of New Orleans to deep inside Cajun Country. There, they'll have to hunt and survive alongside the locals - and whoever does worst must endure visiting their hometown in the world's smallest car.
Episode 3
Cult Classics
Wed, Aug 1, 201242 mins
Could you own a classic car and not know it? The guys each get a car they think is seriously undervalued and set out to rehabilitate its image before creating a live commercial in San Diego - and attempting to sell their cars for a profit. The losers have to entertain two celebrities in a race with twice the car and half the horsepower they were promised.
Episode 4
One Tank of Gas
Sat, Sep 1, 201242 mins
How far can you get on one tank of gas? They guys find out as they race from Portland, Oregon to San Francisco with their fuel doors sealed. The winner gets the chance to drive the toughest off-road machine in the world in a high-octane race in the remote Colorado mountains.
Episode 5
The Tractor Challenge
Sat, Sep 1, 201242 mins
The guys head to rural California to lend a farming hand in three of the biggest tractors on the market. It quickly descends into chaos as they try to transport livestock, move heavy equipment and complete farm chores. We then review the crushingly fast Lamborghini Aventador - and see how its claims stack up in a race against a crop dusting plane.
Episode 6
Monument to Moab
Sat, Sep 1, 201241 mins
Do you really need an expensive 4x4 to tackle one of the toughest off road trails in the country? The guys don't think so, and to prove their point choose three cars that can be found in any rental fleet in the US and attempt to complete the epic journey from Monument Valley to Moab, Utah.
Episode 7
College Cars
Tue, Jan 29, 201342 mins
The guys drive south of the border on an epic spring break road trip through Mexico. They tackle the streets of Tijuana and the treacherous mountain trails of the Baja Peninsula on their journey to reach the party town of San Felipe on the Sea of Cortez.
Episode 8
America's Toughest Car
Tue, Feb 5, 201342 mins
What's America's toughest, most un-killable car? The guys each pick the toughest car they can think of and put them through a series of brutal tests. The winner goes head-to-head against the U.S. military.
Episode 9
RVs
Fri, Feb 1, 201342 mins
RV's are roomy and comfortable, but they're terrible to drive, and that's not good enough. So to solve this issue, the hosts design their own RVs that have to be not only comfortable but also fun to drive, and take them on a southern road trip. Along the way they compete in a series of wild challenges, culminating at the famous infield of Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Episode 10
150 MPH Challenge
Fri, Feb 1, 201342 mins
Getting to 150 mph used to be the preserve of supercars. These days you can reach that speed in a new 30,000 dollar car, but what's the least you can spend and still reach this epic speed? The guys find out as they spend as little as possible on 3 used cars, put them through their paces and then head out to the famous El Mirage dry lakebed to attempt to reach 150.
Episode 11
Taxis
Fri, Feb 1, 201342 mins
Being a taxi driver always ranks among the worst jobs in the country, so the guys head to Las Vegas on a quest to create the ultimate taxi. After getting some experience riding along with real cabbies, they reveal their creations, put them through a series of tests and then hit the Vegas strip to see who can get the most tips.
Episode 12
Adam's Show
Tue, Mar 5, 201342 mins
Adam takes control of the show and gets to do whatever he wants. He teaches Tanner and Rut how to play football - with an automotive twist. He reveals his own concept car and finally, he puts a bizarre twist on the classic Le Mans race.
Episode 13
Doomsday Drive
Fri, Mar 1, 201342 mins
The guys attempt to build the perfect car for the apocalypse - affordable, fun to drive, and still zombie-proof. After testing its performance, weaponry, and defenses, they have to race across a ghost town with the Post-Apocalypse Stig in hot pursuit.
Episode 14
Mammoth Mountain
Tue, Mar 19, 201345 mins
Which is the best SUV in the country? Our hosts find out as they each choose their favorite and meet up on California's Pismo Beach. They then set out on an epic journey inland through vineyards and desert before climbing high into the Sierras above the snow line, putting their choices through a series of SUV themed challenges along the way.
Episode 15
Minnesota Ice Driving
Fri, Mar 1, 201342 mins
Getting your car ready for winter can cost a lot of cash and the brutal weather can cause serious wear and tear. So the Top Gear hosts set out to solve this issue by finding 3 cars that cost less than it costs to prepare your car for the snow and ice and put them through a series of tough challenges to find out which is the best winter car.
Episode 16
Viking Trucks
Tue, Apr 2, 201342 mins
Getting your car ready for winter can cost a lot of cash and the brutal weather can cause serious wear and tear. So the Top Gear hosts set out to solve this issue by finding 3 cars that cost less than it costs to prepare your car for the snow and ice and put them through a series of tough challenges to find out which is the best winter car.