Matt Smith, then the lead in Doctor Who , joins the show to set a lap time on the Top Gear track.
In Season 18 (projected/upcoming), Episode 5 involves a multi-week challenge where contestants must form alliances and rank each other.
Episode 18.5, "Recollection," is similarly a compilation episode summarizing the first half of the Alicization arc. [S18E5] Episode #18.5
Jeremy Clarkson and James May explore the history of Saab, highlighting its engineering eccentricities, such as the ignition being located between the seats and the company's roots in aviation.
Season 18, Episode 5, titled "The Serpent's Cove," follows a veteran and a cattle rancher trying to survive 21 days in the Philippine jungle. Matt Smith, then the lead in Doctor Who
Richard Hammond conducts a spectacular race in the Alps, pitting a rally-spec Skoda Fabia S2000 against Swiss stuntman Yves Rossy, who uses a rocket-powered wing to fly through the mountains.
Jeremy Clarkson tests the Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale , evaluating if it's too hardcore for road use. Other Possible "Episode 18.5" Matches Jeremy Clarkson and James May explore the history
Episode 18.5, titled "All of This," is a recap episode that summarizes the events of the series up to that point. Community consensus on Reddit generally suggests it is skippable if you are binge-watching.