Top Gear USA returns to UK screens tonight – BBC Three, 7pm

The only reason I can think of why you Brits like this US version is because it just shows how ridiculous we Yanks are. It provides entertainment. Because we can’t think of tv programs on our own, we steal them and do parodies. And fail miserably at it. We’ll never learn. So ya’ll sit back with a couple brewskis, and give a big “HELL YEAH” for the three idiots who can’t hold a match to Jeremy, Richard and James.

As someone who’s already watched this episode I can say that this was easily one of their best episodes yet.

This show is really not all that bad when you look at it in perspective. No, it’s not UK Top Gear, and if you compare it like that it won’t hold a candle. but taken on its own merits, and compared to the slew of horrible US car shows that we’ve been subjected to, and it’s a great “entertainment” type of car show. stop comparing it to UK Top Gear and just enjoy it. what, would you rather watch “The Car Show” which has already been canned?

I love the fact that Tanner is seemingly obliged in his contract to do a burnout at the start of every single challenge/test. TGUSA is great, glad it is being shown on TV rather than a pixely video sharing website…

“Because we can’t think of tv programs on our own, we steal them and do parodies.”

Yes, we do adapt programs from the UK, but its not stealing. Its the same f’ing producers who want to tap into the U.S. market because they want to make some money! So get a clue ryoko861.(example: the American version of the Office was produced by Ricky Gervais, did he “steal” his own show?)

no no no!! how this is possible?! it’s horrible!!

@ ryoko861

i totally agree. if you are going to make a knockoff, at least make it good…. although this episode is not as bad as the others.

TG is great no matter who is from where in my book. They are unique because they cater to their own distinct fans in their own way and represent their own back grounds wonderfully. I love UK and USA versions. All the guys are remarkable and the shows are fantastic! My 2 year old prefers to watch Top Gear over Sesame Street any day!!! ROCK ON TOP GEAR!!!

I can hardly wait to be out that night!

This show is picking up steam. It’s good in its own way and shouldn’t be compared to the UK Top Gear. It’s an awesome show.

Awesome? No, it certainly isn’t awesome. The aw part does fit into awful, though. Can’t believe they find sponsors.

ryoko861, you are quite right, Top gear usa is a pitiful excuse for a show, go back to making bad sitcomes, at least you werent copying.

Judging TGUSA on its own merits and not comparing it to the original TG it’s fair to say that the show is worth a watch. The quality of filming in this series is noticeably improved from last year and the 3 hosts seemed to be a little more comfortable in their roles (not to say that changes couldn’t still be made). When we compare TGUSA with the UK version of TG then clearly it has a way to go to catch up. But we must always remember the Jason Dawe season and recognize that these shows are not constructed over night. Will TGUSA ever achieve the success of the original? Unlikely. However, I think it is reasonable to argue that it is developing into an ok motoring entertainment show. I just wish commenters would be more understanding in their remarks and not automatically dismiss the entire show just because its not as good as another show.

Please, help me, guys ,who knows on what satellite on satellite TV shows BBC2 or BBC HD

Enhorabuena por el programa desde España hacia tiempo que aqui no seveia un programa asi de automoviles, y traducidos al español

nice try guys but the rally fighter was never going to do the job properly. next time try using a BOWLER NEMESIS. british designed and built. Now thats a proper off roader.

Oooh, wait till you see what the ZR-1 does to the 458… Heheheheh.
Anyway, despite being from the states myself, I do genuinely prefer the UK version over the US one, but I still enjoy the US version.
BTW, you’re just getting this NOW? We’re getting season 3 on the 14th next month. Here’s to hoping Season 3 will bring out a Saleen S7 or an old Vector, or another of our Mid Engined Exotics… Yeah… We have a few!!!
Oh, and fanboys, calm down. Your exuberance disgraces you.

I am absolutely delighted to hear there is a 3rd season of TGUSA.
I’m a Scottish female TGUK fan and I love the show! TGUSA gives TG fans (like me) extra TG entertainment, an American perspective on the automotive world and a look at some of the beautiful locations you can only find in the USA.
The cast of TGUSA is fantastic too, Adam Ferrara is my favourite New Yorker, everything he says and how he says it, has me in stitches, he’s hilarious!
Rutledge Wood (I dubbed Rutlybear) is absolutely adorable, I want to give him a hug. He has the right balance of clever, cute and cuddly and has always something interesting to say.
Finally, the legendary, Tanner Foust whose heart stopping driving skills speak volumes, not to mention his raw sex appeal. A desirable quality (from a female’s perspective) that is missing from the TGUK. Don’t get me wrong, I love TGUK! Hamster is cute, May highly intellectual and Clarkson is ridiculously funny but it’s great to see some new younger drivers behind the wheels of some great cars. So roll on the UK screening of TGUSA season 3! Probably have to wait a year before it comes on BBC3 (presently on season 2) but it will be worth the wait!

The Top Gear, USA gives us American’s a bad name with there stupid test they do. When compared to the real Top Gear, Its a flop! They don’t actually test anything but how ridiculious someone can look on tv. How is this still on cable tv? Atleast the brit’s actually test the cars and give you some results on performance. Who want’s to know if a truck can pull down a power poll? Well, I am sure there are some people, but you must do some real test. Unlike the ones that were shown. Like Jeremy says, How stupid.

The US version is so bad they shouldn’t be allowed to call it “Top Gear”. Maybe “Broken Transmission” would be a better title. US laws (and lawyers) make it impossible to say what they really think of most of these cars. The UK version is much wittier and interesting. Please do us poor yanks a favor and get the new episodes to BBC America faster!!

Lots of people complain that Top Gear US is awful but go back and watch some episodes from the first two seasons of Top Gear UK. They were pretty bland as well. Top Gear US will get better and in some ways that’s already started happening.

Season 2 was a big improvement, and since the “test track” is 10 minutes from my house, I’m going to support my homies. (and no, it’s not as awesome as TGUK, and I’m OK with that.) One of these seasons I will go be an audience member. Though I will be planning my next trip to the UK around the filming schedule in Guildford.

I’ve done the Death Valley route, it’s seriously beautiful and quite challenging driving. Go in winter, or you will die.

Note that when James May followed the same route in the Evoque he turned back and went around…

On that note: From the Striped Butte footage it’s obvious the TGUS guys made it up Goler, but I’d like to know what route May took. It’s a long way around, and if you don’t go up Goler I think you have to take the paved highway with all the German tourists. Or trespass on an Army Base. Not sure what dunes they filmed, but I’m assuming that May was along for the ride with the US crew?

I challenge the stig to get to travel around the world with the car you want, while Jeremy does around the world in a boat, a plane james, richard a bus (and to go from country to country do not give up the car, can go of another.Please reply

Get this junk off our screens and put the budget back to Clarkson and co.

First THE OFFICE now TOP GEAR oh please.

TOPGEAR UK FTW!!

I like the US version, when’s it back on UK tv’s, I’ve seen the 1st 6 episodes then it just disappeared