Richard Hammond's Crash Course

Richard Hammond's Crash Course (2012)

EndedReality show

Richard Hammond, host of the world's biggest car show Top Gear, takes the ultimate driving test in his new series Richard Hammond's Crash Course. As he travels across the U.S., Hammond learns how to operate America's largest and most dangerous vehicles. Immersed in some of the country's most extreme environments, he has only days to master the skills it takes to maneuver the monstrous machines, a task it takes years for people to achieve. Throughout his journey Hammond works closely with the local experts who operate these machines daily while getting a true taste of American hospitality.

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Scheduleevery Monday at 22:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S02E08Rocket Scientist/Bike MessengerDec 10, 2012
S02E07Animal Sanctuary/Snake WranglerDec 3, 2012
S02E06Cattle RancherNov 26, 2012
S02E05Harlem Barber/Test PilotNov 19, 2012
S02E04IndyCar Pit CrewNov 12, 2012
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Richard Hammond's Crash Course premiere?

Richard Hammond's Crash Course premiered on October 22, 2012.

What is the premise of Richard Hammond's Crash Course?

Richard Hammond takes on a variety of difficult and sometimes bizarre jobs in America, learning to operate unusual vehicles and equipment in each episode.

What vehicles did Richard learn to operate in season 1?

In season 1, Richard learned to operate a tank, a combine harvester, a stunt plane, and a locomotive, among other things.

How many episodes are in the first season of Richard Hammond's Crash Course?

There are six episodes in the first season of Richard Hammond's Crash Course.

Which city in the United States does Richard Hammond visit in the first episode?

In the first episode, Richard Hammond visits Los Angeles, California.

What is the job that Richard Hammond learns in the second episode of the first season?

In the second episode, Richard Hammond learns to operate a massive crane at the Port of Los Angeles.

What is unique about the combine harvester that Richard Hammond learns to operate in episode three?

The combine harvester is 16 feet wide and can harvest up to 60 acres of wheat per day, and it is equipped with a GPS system.

Where does Richard Hammond visit in episode four to learn how to operate a stunt plane?

In episode four, Richard Hammond visits the Mojave Air and Space Port in California to learn how to operate a stunt plane.

What does Richard Hammond do in the fifth episode of the first season?

In the fifth episode, Richard Hammond learns to operate a massive tower crane in Chicago, Illinois.

What is the job that Richard Hammond learns in the sixth and final episode of the first season?

In the final episode, Richard Hammond learns to operate a locomotive in Indiana.

In which city did Richard Hammond learn how to operate a garbage truck?

Richard Hammond learned how to operate a garbage truck in San Francisco, California.

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