Best Episodes
Motor mastermind Richard Rawlings and mechanical prodigy Aaron Kaufman search for forgotten and neglected vintage cars. They need big projects and big profits to keep the doors open at Gas Monkey Garage in Dallas, TX.
Written by Sophie and last updated on mar 14, 2022.
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When Richard buys a ’65 Chevy Impala, they put their Gas Monkey spin on it. Richard and Aaron score a ‘34 Five Window Ford. Later, Richard agrees to cool off the Monkeys with new air conditioning, but the Fired Up Garage crew gets hot and bothered about it.
The episode was rated 7.60 from 117 votes.
It's a race against time as the Monkeys rush to finish the KITT car. Richard's on edge because he's worried that he and Aaron might not make it to the Las Vegas birthday party with the car by the deadline. They also don't know if the Hoff will show up.
The episode was rated 7.64 from 91 votes.
When Richard buys a VW Type 2 Transporter, none of the Gas Monkeys really knows the mechanics of Volkswagens; and it is transformed into a micro-mini-midget Microbus. Later, when Richard and Aaron discover that the Fired Up Garage is attending a demolition derby, Richard has a trick up his sleeve to send his former employees reeling.
The episode was rated 7.67 from 119 votes.
The Monkeys go super big with their first corporate client, Sonic Drive-In, to build a promotional '68 Camaro SS convertible. But with only days left until delivery, Richard might miss out on a huge payday, and tarnish his reputation.
The episode was rated 7.73 from 131 votes.
When Richard lands the biggest deal in Gas Monkey's history, his crew struggles to hit Sonic Drive-In’s deadline. Meanwhile, Christie and Richard spar over losing an auction bid. Tensions are high and it doesn’t look like anyone’s going to come out on top.
The episode was rated 7.75 from 142 votes.
Aaron and Richard find a 1931 Model A to chop! What begins as a simple build quickly grows into a grand green machine. With less than a month to build this chromed out 60’s show car from the ground up, Richard’s wild plan may be too much.
The episode was rated 7.79 from 141 votes.
When an old friend of Richard's offers him $200,000 for a Knight Rider KITT car and a bonus if he can get David Hasselhoff to appear at his 40th birthday party, Richard can't pass up the offer. He sets out not only to find an 80's Trans Am, but the Hoff.
The episode was rated 7.80 from 103 votes.
When Richard gets a deal to build a ’55 Pink Cadillac for a hundred grand, it seems like a sweet deal ... until the Gas Monkeys relay that they may not be able to build the car in time for the tight deadline. Meanwhile, Richard invests in sponsoring an NHRA team.
The episode was rated 7.83 from 106 votes.
As Aaron prepares for the Pikes Peak International Race, he learns that his Falcon still has some work to be done. Then Aaron springs on Richard that they have 3 weeks to build a Pace Race Truck for Pikes Peak. Meanwhile, Richard lands a sweet ’31 Model A.
The episode was rated 7.84 from 105 votes.
When Richard snaps back to his senses, he puts the Monkeys back on track. They must finish the ’31 chopped Model A in ten days but not without a lot of strife. Meanwhile, Richard and Dennis argue over a holy grail find of a ’64 ½ Mustang.
The episode was rated 7.86 from 137 votes.
After a constant wait for parts for the ’55 Pink Caddy, the monkeys make a mad dash to get the car done on time. Meanwhile, Richard ventures into new territory as his Gas Monkey Dragster hits the Texas Motorplex for the NHRA qualifying runs.
The episode was rated 7.87 from 120 votes.
Richard and Aaron build their coolest hot rod, a 1976 Chevy C-10 short bed show truck to be auctioned at the Cattle Baron’s Ball. Plus, Richard misses out on a Firebird thanks to Thomas Weeks, and a '65 Cadillac is on the lot for one of Richard’s buyers.
The episode was rated 7.89 from 122 votes.
With the Pikes Peak International Race only days away, the truck is nowhere near complete; Aaron tries to keep the Falcon damage-free.
The episode was rated 7.95 from 119 votes.
The plan to build Gas Monkey’s coolest show truck continues as Richard hopes to deliver a 1976 Chevy C-10 to the Cattle Baron’s Ball. Meanwhile, Richard tries to flip a ‘66 Continental and a ‘51 Caddy. Also, Richard stops by Fired Up Garage to check on the rent.
The episode was rated 8.05 from 118 votes.
