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The Best Episodes of Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 5

Every episode of Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 5!

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Richard Hammond trades his jet-setting lifestyle for a long-standing dream to set up a classic car restoration workshop close to his home in Herefordshire. With the help of skilled craftsmen, he navigates the ups and

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 5 Episode 1 - Super-charging the Cog
    5.6/10(28 votes)

    #1 - Super-charging the Cog

    S5:E1

    Richard wants to take the business to a whole new level by using the power of social media and embracing his role as Cog brand ambassador, resulting in an intrepid trip to the Middle East.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 5 Episode 2 - Tickled Pink
    6.6/10(23 votes)

    #2 - Tickled Pink

    S5:E2

    The Cog respray an Aston Martin Lagonda a shocking pink for Europe's biggest car collector. Richard's daughter Izzy discovers a passion for racing. Richard gets carried away and enters them into a race, prompting a last-minute bout of parental nerves.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 5 Episode 3 - Mum Knows Best
    7.7/10(18 votes)

    #3 - Mum Knows Best

    S5:E3

    Things appear to be on the up when they land a prestigious Morgan job, but a disastrous E-Type re-build prompts an emergency audit by Richard's mum. The verdict is damning.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 5 Episode 4 - H is for Help!
    8.1/10(14 votes)

    #4 - H is for Help!

    S5:E4

    With the workshop haemorrhaging money, Richard brings in heavyweight help. Attempts to make money through selling merchandise backfires.

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  5. Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 5 Episode 5 - American Dream
    7.8/10(13 votes)

    #5 - American Dream

    S5:E5

    A 1950's American pick-up truck offers the Cogs their first chance of car-show glory, if they can restore it to pristine condition. And Richard gets a shot of driving in the biggest classic car race of the season, providing he can impress his mentor.

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  6. Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 5 Episode 6 - Old Mates and Motor-Racing
    8.4/10(10 votes)

    #6 - Old Mates and Motor-Racing

    S5:E6

    Much excitement as the Cogs head to the Isle of Man TT to launch a new British bike brand. A racing Mini needs brutal surgery after a crash. And Hadrian calls time on Cog Racing so Richard enlists old friends Les and Zog as his stand-in race team.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 5 Episode 7 - Marshalling the Raw Recruits
    7.7/10(12 votes)

    #7 - Marshalling the Raw Recruits

    S5:E7

    New staff find themselves in at the deep end restoring a unique 1960's concept car and a rare Lotus. Richard follows his dream of big-time racing and attempts to get his hundred-year-old steam car back on the road threaten to run out of puff.

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  8. Richard Hammond's Workshop Season 5 Episode 8 - Heading in the Right Direction
    7.9/10(11 votes)

    #8 - Heading in the Right Direction

    S5:E8

    The Cogs take centre stage with an eclectic display, including the last ever Lotus Europa, at Britain's premier car show - Salon Privé. But glory is short-lived. When Richard returns James May's restored Triumph Stag it doesn't exactly go as planned.

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Super-charging the Cog" is the best rated episode of "Richard Hammond's Workshop" season 5. It scored 5.6/10 based on 28 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/6/2025. This episode is rated 1.0 points higher than the second-best, "Tickled Pink".