The fifth series of Top Gear began in the United Kingdom on 24 October 2004 and concluded on 26 December 2004. The series contained 9 episodes. The series was subsequently followed by one "Best Of Top Gear" special, which aired 2 January 2005, charting the best moments from Series 4 and 5.
Release Date
PremieredTop Gear Season 5 released on October 24, 2004.
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Episode 1
The trio test cars from the colonies - an Australian Vauxhall Monaro VXR, a Chrysler 300c from the USA and the UK's Jaguar S Type R. With Bill Bailey in the Reasonably Priced Car.
Episode 2
Supercars past and present is the theme, with a Pagani Zonda, Porsche Carrera GT and Ferrari Enzo racing the Jaguar XJ220, McLaren F1 and Ferrari F40. With Geri Halliwell.
Episode 3
The Landrover Discovery and Dodge Viper SRT-10 are given a rough time by Jeremy, and Richard tries an amphibious concept vehicle by Rinspeed. With guest star Joanna Lumley.
Episode 4
Two cars face each other at 200mph. Which will come out on top, the Aston Martin Vanquish S or the Ferrari 575? There's fun with a game of car conkers, and Jimmy Carr guests.
Episode 5
Jeremy pushes the diesel engine in the new Jaguar S Type to its limits, and the trio laugh at a Morgan Aero 8GTN. With guest Christian Slater in the Reasonably Priced Car.
Episode 6
The trio are handed £1500 each to buy a Porsche - but who will find the best one? Plus a look at the VW Golf GTI, and Cliff Richard in the Reasonably Priced Car.
Episode 7
The Lamborghini Murcielago is up against the Mitsubishi EVO VIII, and Jeremy tests a Toyota Prius. Roger Daltrey is the Star In A Reasonably Priced Car.
Episode 8
Richard and James try to beat Jeremy in a contest of car versus plane, with Jeremy driving the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti. With guest Eddie Izzard in the Reasonably Priced Car.
Episode 9
Jeremy enjoys his experience with an Ariel Atom, and Richard declares the Mercedes G Wagen the best car ever. With guest stars Trinny and Susannah.
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The fifth series of Top Gear began in the United Kingdom on 24 October 2004 and concluded on 26 December 2004. The series contained 9 episodes. The series was subsequently followed by one "Best Of Top Gear" special, which aired 2 January 2005, charting the best moments from Series 4 and 5.
Release Date
PremieredTop Gear Season 5 released on October 24, 2004.
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Sign In to Track ProgressEpisode 1
The trio test cars from the colonies - an Australian Vauxhall Monaro VXR, a Chrysler 300c from the USA and the UK's Jaguar S Type R. With Bill Bailey in the Reasonably Priced Car.
Episode 2
Supercars past and present is the theme, with a Pagani Zonda, Porsche Carrera GT and Ferrari Enzo racing the Jaguar XJ220, McLaren F1 and Ferrari F40. With Geri Halliwell.
Episode 3
The Landrover Discovery and Dodge Viper SRT-10 are given a rough time by Jeremy, and Richard tries an amphibious concept vehicle by Rinspeed. With guest star Joanna Lumley.
Episode 4
Two cars face each other at 200mph. Which will come out on top, the Aston Martin Vanquish S or the Ferrari 575? There's fun with a game of car conkers, and Jimmy Carr guests.
Episode 5
Jeremy pushes the diesel engine in the new Jaguar S Type to its limits, and the trio laugh at a Morgan Aero 8GTN. With guest Christian Slater in the Reasonably Priced Car.
Episode 6
The trio are handed £1500 each to buy a Porsche - but who will find the best one? Plus a look at the VW Golf GTI, and Cliff Richard in the Reasonably Priced Car.
Episode 7
The Lamborghini Murcielago is up against the Mitsubishi EVO VIII, and Jeremy tests a Toyota Prius. Roger Daltrey is the Star In A Reasonably Priced Car.
Episode 8
Richard and James try to beat Jeremy in a contest of car versus plane, with Jeremy driving the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti. With guest Eddie Izzard in the Reasonably Priced Car.
Episode 9
Jeremy enjoys his experience with an Ariel Atom, and Richard declares the Mercedes G Wagen the best car ever. With guest stars Trinny and Susannah.