S1E9

The Stripped-Out Jaguar XJS

Aired 2002-12-22 60 min ★ 7/10 our take
⚠ Spoiler alert This recap gives away what happens in this episode.

Episode Summary & Review

Summary

The team pick the ultimate family car, celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car, and the Stig meets his match.

Our Take

A solid if unremarkable hour, carried mostly by Gordon Ramsay, who’s clearly game for a laugh and gives the interview segment real energy. The Jaguar XJS feature is decent fun but the family car challenge doesn’t have much bite. Worth a watch for Ramsay fans, though you won’t miss much if you skip it.