{{for|the 2010–2016 series|Top Gear (American TV series)}} {{Use mdy dates|date=July 2017}} {{Use American English|date=July 2017}} {{Infobox television | image = Top Gear America S1.png | image_size = 220 | caption = | genre = [[Driving|Motoring]] | creator = | developer = | director = | based_on = {{Based on|''[[Top Gear (2002 TV series)|Top Gear]]''|[[Jeremy Clarkson]]<br>[[Andy Wilman]]}} | presenter = {{Plainlist| * [[William Fichtner]] * [[Tom Ford (presenter)|Tom Ford]] * [[Antron Brown]] * [[The Stig]] * [[Dax Shepard]] * Jethro Bovingdon * [[Rob Corddry]] }} | country = United States | language = English | num_seasons = 3 | num_episodes = 29 | list_episodes = | location = | runtime = {{Plainlist| * 60 minutes (2017) * 31–35 minutes (2021–22) }} | executive_producer = [[Sarah Barnett]] | company = [[BBC Worldwide]] | network = {{Plainlist| * [[BBC America]] (2017) * [[Motor Trend (TV network)|MotorTrend+]] (2021–22) }} | first_aired = {{Start date|2017|7|30}} | last_aired = {{End date|2022|8|26}} | related = [[Top Gear (2002 TV series)|''Top Gear'' worldwide]] }} '''''Top Gear America''''' is a motoring television series based on the [[Top Gear (2002 TV series)|British version]]. The program was announced in April 2017. The eight-episode first season premiered on [[BBC America]] on July 30, 2017, with [[William Fichtner]], [[Tom Ford (presenter)|Tom Ford]] and [[Antron Brown]] as hosts.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/TopGearAmerica/?fref=nf/|title=Top Gear BBC America|website=[[Facebook]]}}</ref>
On April 10, 2019, it was announced that a reboot of the series was in the works.<ref>{{cite web|title=MotorTrend and BBC Studios Announce the Coproduction of a Brand-New U.S. Format of "Top Gear America" (wt) Series, and MotorTrend Will Be Streaming "Top Gear UK" in the U.S. and Canada!|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2019/04/10/motortrend-and-bbc-studios-announce-the-coproduction-of-a-brand-new-us-format-of-top-gear-america-wt-series-and-motortrend-will-be-streaming-top-gear-uk-in-the-us-and-canada-385005/20190410motortrend01/|work=[[The Futon Critic]]|date=April 10, 2019}}</ref> On December 3, 2019, it was revealed that [[Dax Shepard]], [[Rob Corddry]], and Jethro Bovingdon would be the hosts of the revival, and premiered on [[Motor Trend (TV network)|MotorTrend+]] in 2021.<ref>{{cite web|title=REVEALED! Meet the Hosts of Top Gear America|url=https://www.motortrend.com/news/top-gear-america-hosts-revealed/|work=Motor Trend|date=December 3, 2019}}</ref> However, due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], production was delayed and production finally wrapped in late 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|last=White|first=Peter|date=2020-09-08|title='Top Gear America' Wraps Production Ahead Of MotorTrend Launch|url=https://deadline.com/2020/09/top-gear-america-wraps-production-motortrend-1234573073/|access-date=2020-10-01|website=Deadline|language=en-US}}</ref>
== Format == The format and segments of the show follows the [[Top Gear (2002 TV series)|original British version]]: studio segments, car reviews, celebrity guests, challenges, power laps and races.<ref name="The Segments">{{cite news|url=https://www.gizmodo.com.au/2017/08/how-did-you-feel-about-the-first-episode-of-the-rebootedtop-gearamerica/|title=How Did You Feel About The First Episode Of The Rebooted Top Gear America?|date=2 August 2017|accessdate=2 August 2017|publisher=Gizmodo Australia|author=Justin T. Westbrook}}</ref> However, following the broadcast of the first episode, the show was criticised for its similarity to the UK version.<ref name="The Segments"/>
== Development == A previous [[Top Gear (American TV series)|American version]] of ''[[Top Gear (2002 TV series)|Top Gear]]'' was broadcast on [[History (American TV channel)|History]] from November 2010 until June 2016.<ref name=TheVerge>{{cite web|title=Top Gear USA canceled 'for the immediate future' |url=https://www.theverge.com/2016/6/28/12049986/top-gear-usa-cancelled-history-channel|website=[[The Verge]]|date=June 28, 2016|publisher=[[Vox Media]]|accessdate=July 22, 2017}}</ref> Following a second revamp of the British version in 2017, BBC America announced that ''Top Gear'' would return to the United States in late 2017 as a new show, now titled ''Top Gear America'', to be hosted by actor [[William Fichtner]].<ref name="hollywoodreporter">{{cite news|last1=O'Connell |first1=Michael|title=BBC America Doubles Up on 'Top Gear' with New U.S. Version (Exclusive)|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/bbc-america-doubles-up-top-gear-new-us-version-987149|accessdate=April 13, 2017|newspaper=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|publisher=Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group|date=March 20, 2017}}</ref> Later that month, it was confirmed that British journalist and television host [[Tom Ford (presenter)|Tom Ford]] and American [[drag racer]] [[Antron Brown]] would be Fichtner's co-hosts.<ref name="variety">{{cite news|last1=Schwindt|first1=Oriana|title='Top Gear America' Ordered By BBC America|url=https://variety.com/2017/tv/news/top-gear-america-bbc-1202011923/|accessdate=April 13, 2017 |newspaper=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|date=March 20, 2017}}</ref>
Network president, [[Sarah Barnett]], commented, "We are big fans of the mix of cars, credibility and charisma that adds up to the winning formula for Top Gear, and couldn't be happier that BBCA is now the home for the franchise in the United States, with Top Gear America joining the original show on our network, Bill, Antron and Wookie are serious gear heads who never take themselves too seriously. It will be quite the trip."<ref name="BBC news">{{cite news|title=Top Gear USA cancelled, BBC confirms|work=BBC News|date=June 28, 2016|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-36649402|accessdate=April 13, 2017}}</ref>
Episodes of ''Top Gear America'' were broadcast on Sunday in the same time slot as the British version.<ref name="First Official Trailer"/> Following a series of teaser trailers featuring [[The Stig]] being shipped to and exploring the United States.,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbcamerica.com/shows/top-gear-america/video-extras/topgearamerica-is-coming-summer-2017|title=#TopGearAmerica is Coming Summer 2017 - BBC America|website=BBC America}}</ref> the first trailer for the show was released by [[BBC America]] on June 29, 2017.<ref name="First Official Trailer">{{cite news |url=http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1111296_first-official-trailer-for-top-gear-america-underwhelms|title=First official trailer for "Top Gear America" underwhelms|publisher=Motor Authority|last=Szymkowski|first=Sean|date=June 29, 2017|accessdate=July 1, 2017}}</ref> That same day, the logo for the first season was unveiled, which features the three hosts and The Stig.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.carbuzz.com/news/2017/6/29/The-First-Trailer-For-Top-Gear-America-Is-Here-7739889/|title=The First Trailer For Top Gear America Is Here|publisher=Car Buzz|date=June 29, 2017|accessdate=July 1, 2017|last=Traugott|first=Jay}}</ref>
Studio and timed celebrity track segments were filmed on location in Las Vegas at Speedvegas.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.vegasnews.com/163863/speedvegas-in-las-vegas-to-debut-as-home-track-for-new-series-top-gear-america-on-bbc-america.html|title=SPEEDVEGAS in Las Vegas to Debut as Home Track for New Series, "Top Gear America," on BBC America|website=www.vegasnews.com|date=July 25, 2017|access-date=2017-08-04}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://speedvegas.com/en/|title = Drive Ferrari Lamborghini Exotic Cars Las Vegas}}</ref>
== Episodes == {{Series overview | color1 = #3F578D | link1 = #Season 1 (2017) | episodes1 = 8 | start1 = {{Start date|2017|7|30}} | end1 = {{End date|2017|9|17}} | network1 = [[BBC America]]
| color2 = #BCC9D2 | link2 = #Season 2 (2021) | episodes2 = 11 | start2 = {{Start date|2021|1|29}} | end2 = {{End date|2021|6|4}} | network2 = [[Motor Trend (TV network)|MotorTrend+]]
| color3 = #615936 | link3 = #Season 3 (2022) | episodes3 = 10 | start3 = {{Start date|2022|7|1}} | end3 = {{End date|2022|8|26}} }}
=== Season 1 (2017) === {{Episode table |total_width= |background=#3F578D |overall= |series= |title= |titleR=<ref name="The Futon Critic"/> |airdate= |airdateR=<ref name="The Futon Critic"/> |viewers= |country=U.S. |episodes= {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 1 |EpisodeNumber2 = 1 |Title = Made in America |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|7|30}} |Viewers = 0.30<ref>{{cite web|url=https://showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-sunday-cable-originals-network-finals-7-30-2017.html|title=Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 7.30.2017|work=[[Showbuzz Daily]]|author=[[Mitch Metcalf]]|date=August 1, 2017|access-date=July 1, 2022}}</ref> |LineColor = 3F578D |ShortSummary = }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 2 |EpisodeNumber2 = 2 |Title = Movie Magic |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|8|6}} |Viewers = 0.24<ref>{{cite web|url=https://showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-sunday-cable-originals-network-finals-8-6-2017.html|title=Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 8.6.2017|work=[[Showbuzz Daily]]|author=[[Mitch Metcalf]]|date=August 8, 2017|access-date=July 1, 2022}}</ref> |LineColor = 3F578D |ShortSummary = }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 3 |EpisodeNumber2 = 3 |Title = Life on the Go |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|8|13}} |Viewers = 0.19<ref>{{cite web|url=https://showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-sunday-cable-originals-network-finals-8-13-2017.html|title=Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 8.13.2017|work=[[Showbuzz Daily]]|author=[[Mitch Metcalf]]|date=August 15, 2017|access-date=July 1, 2022}}</ref> |LineColor = 3F578D | ShortSummary= }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 4 |EpisodeNumber2 = 4 |Title = Drive Your Life |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|8|20}} |Viewers = 0.19<ref>{{cite web|url=https://showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-sunday-cable-originals-network-finals-8-20-2017.html|title=Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 8.20.2017|work=[[Showbuzz Daily]]|author=[[Mitch Metcalf]]|date=August 22, 2017|access-date=July 1, 2022}}</ref> |LineColor = 3F578D |ShortSummary = }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 5 |EpisodeNumber2 = 5 |Title = Humble Beginnings |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|8|27}} |Viewers = |LineColor = 3F578D |ShortSummary = }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 6 |EpisodeNumber2 = 6 |Title = Outside the Box |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|9|3}} |Viewers = 0.12<ref>{{cite web|url=https://showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-sunday-cable-originals-network-finals-9-3-2017.html|title=Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 9.3.2017|work=[[Showbuzz Daily]]|author=[[Mitch Metcalf]]|date=September 6, 2017|access-date=July 1, 2022}}</ref> |LineColor = 3F578D | ShortSummary= }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 7 |EpisodeNumber2 = 7 |Title = The Best |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|9|10}} |Viewers = |LineColor = 3F578D |ShortSummary = }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 8 |EpisodeNumber2 = 8 |Title = Time Capsule |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|9|17}} |Viewers = |LineColor = 3F578D |ShortSummary = }} }}
=== Season 2 (2021) === {{Episode table |total_width= |background=#BCC9D2 |overall= |season= |title= |titleR=<ref name="The Futon Critic"/> |airdate= |airdateR=<ref name="The Futon Critic"/> |episodes= {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 9 |EpisodeNumber2 = 1 |Title = Supercars |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2021|1|29}} |ShortSummary = |LineColor = BCC9D2 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 10 |EpisodeNumber2 = 2 |Title = Overlanding For 5K |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2021|1|29}} |ShortSummary = |LineColor = BCC9D2 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 11 |EpisodeNumber2 = 3 |Title = Future Classics |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2021|2|5}} |ShortSummary = |LineColor = BCC9D2 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 12 |EpisodeNumber2 = 4 |Title = Luxury SUVs |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2021|2|12}} |ShortSummary = |LineColor = BCC9D2 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 13 |EpisodeNumber2 = 5 |Title = Hot Rods |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2021|2|19}} |ShortSummary = |LineColor = BCC9D2 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 14 |EpisodeNumber2 = 6 |Title = Save Rally Racing |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2021|2|26}} |ShortSummary = |LineColor = BCC9D2 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 15 |EpisodeNumber2 = 7 |Title = Build the TGA Track |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2021|5|7}} |ShortSummary = |LineColor = BCC9D2 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 16 |EpisodeNumber2 = 8 |Title = Ultimate Drivers Car |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2021|5|14}} |ShortSummary = |LineColor = BCC9D2 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 17 |EpisodeNumber2 = 9 |Title = Desert Toys |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2021|5|21}} |ShortSummary = |LineColor = BCC9D2 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 18 |EpisodeNumber2 = 10 |Title = The Best Selling Pickup Truck |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2021|5|28}} |ShortSummary = |LineColor = BCC9D2 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 19 |EpisodeNumber2 = 11 |Title = Poster Cars |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2021|6|4}} |ShortSummary = |LineColor = BCC9D2 }} }}
=== Season 3 (2022) === {{Episode table |total_width= |background=#615936 |overall= |season= |title= |titleR=<ref name="The Futon Critic"/> |airdate= |airdateR=<ref name="The Futon Critic"/> |episodes= {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 20 |EpisodeNumber2 = 1 |Title = Supercars in Montana |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|7|1}} |ShortSummary = |LineColor = 615936 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 21 |EpisodeNumber2 = 2 |Title = Electric Executives |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|7|1}} |ShortSummary = |LineColor = 615936 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 22 |EpisodeNumber2 = 3 |Title = Ghost Cars |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|7|8}} |ShortSummary = |LineColor = 615936 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 23 |EpisodeNumber2 = 4 |Title = Best Truck Ever |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|7|15}} |ShortSummary = |LineColor = 615936 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 24 |EpisodeNumber2 = 5 |Title = $500 Junkers |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|7|22}} |ShortSummary = |LineColor = 615936 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 25 |EpisodeNumber2 = 6 |Title = German Wagons |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|7|29}} |ShortSummary = |LineColor = 615936 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 26 |EpisodeNumber2 = 7 |Title = TGA Saves Jaguar |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|8|5}} |ShortSummary = |LineColor = 615936 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 27 |EpisodeNumber2 = 8 |Title = Military Heritage |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|8|12}} |ShortSummary = |LineColor = 615936 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 28 |EpisodeNumber2 = 9 |Title = Ballers on a Budget |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|8|19}} |ShortSummary = |LineColor = 615936 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 29 |EpisodeNumber2 = 10 |Title = Minivans |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|8|26}} |ShortSummary = |LineColor = 615936 }} }}
== References == {{Reflist|refs= <ref name="The Futon Critic">{{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch/top-gear-america/listings/|title=''Top Gear America'' Episode Listings|website=[[The Futon Critic]]}}</ref> }}
== External links == * {{Official website|https://www.motortrendondemand.com/show/top-gear-america-2021/3440/}} (MotorTrend+) * {{Official website|https://web.archive.org/web/20170918181325/https://www.bbcamerica.com/shows/top-gear-america/}} (BBC America)
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