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The Best Episodes of Roadworthy Rescues

Every episode of Roadworthy Rescues ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Roadworthy Rescues!

Best episode
S2E1 North Woods Rallaxie
9.610 votes
Worst episode
S1E5 Bare Metal Bel Air
8.414 votes
Top season
Season 2
9.2avg
Binge time
20h 54m
32 episodes
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Roadworthy Rescues Season 2 Episode 1 - North Woods Rallaxie
    9.6/10(10 votes)

    S2:E1

    Derek heads to the snowy-white northern landscape of Escanaba, in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Here he finds a 1964 Ford Galaxie that's sat abandoned and hasn't run in 32 years. Getting this old sled running will be enough of a challenge, but Derek also plans to transform this Ford into a rally-tribute car and slide it around the back roads of Michigan.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Roadworthy Rescues Season 2 Episode 10 - Bruiser Wagon
    9.4/10(12 votes)

    S2:E10

    Derek and Sean Bieri visit Zweifel Motors in South Dakota to revive an Oldsmobile station wagon, but the engine starts to malfunction.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Roadworthy Rescues Season 2 Episode 9 - Disaster Deluxe
    9.4/10(11 votes)

    S2:E9

    No description available

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  4. Roadworthy Rescues Season 2 Episode 2 - Jeep J-Too Sketchy
    9.3/10(12 votes)

    S2:E2

    Derek teams up with Dave Chappelle from Dirt Every Day to revitalize a 1972 Jeep J2000 that's sat among a field of neglected Jeeps. Together, they cobble together parts from various Jeeps to get theirs running, and attempt to make the 100-mile journey back to Derek's shop. If they can make it there, they'll have the tools and parts they need to turn this truck into a proper off-road machine.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Roadworthy Rescues Season 3 Episode 8 - The GT-Oh No
    9.4/10(8 votes)

    S3:E8

    Derek and his brother Sean take on the cheapest 1970 GTO Derek could find. They'll fight through bad starters, sparky wiring, milky oil and more.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Roadworthy Rescues Season 3 Episode 6 - The Peterson Chieftain
    9.3/10(8 votes)

    S3:E6

    Derek has had a '55 Pontiac Chieftain waiting for a revival, and he's keen to turn it into a tribute to the early days of NASCAR.

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  7. Roadworthy Rescues Season 2 Episode 6 - Budget Burt
    9.2/10(13 votes)

    S2:E6

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  8. Roadworthy Rescues Season 2 Episode 12 - DeLoralet
    9.2/10(12 votes)

    S2:E12

    Derek and his friends try to power up a DeLorean for LS Fest in Kentucky.

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  9. Roadworthy Rescues Season 2 Episode 7 - Cowbell Chevelle
    9.2/10(10 votes)

    S2:E7

    Derek and his brother Sean head back to their family farm in North Dakota; intent on building a goin'-to-town rig for the old farmstead, they dig out a 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle sedan that's buried in cow pies and has a waterlogged engine.

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  10. Roadworthy Rescues Season 1 Episode 8 - Rebel with a Cause
    9.1/10(11 votes)

    S1:E8

    In this Season finale Derek finds a Rebel SST Convertible at the last standing AMC Dealership.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Roadworthy Rescues Season 2 Episode 3 - Gutterball Cutlass
    9.1/10(11 votes)

    S2:E3

    Derek travels to southern Kansas to find a forgotten 1966 Oldsmobile F-85. Teaming up with his brother Sean, the two attempt to convert this wannabe drag racer into a timeless cruiser. But it'll take more than a paint job to make this car street-able, as the guys discover the engine is keeping a horrible secret.

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  12. Roadworthy Rescues Season 2 Episode 11 - The Return of Vanishing Paint
    9.1/10(8 votes)

    S2:E11

    No description available

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  13. Roadworthy Rescues Season 3 Episode 5 - Overbaked Studebaker
    9.1/10(7 votes)

    S3:E5

    Derek heads to Guthrie, Oklahoma, where he's found a flathead straight-six, straight-body 1947 Studebaker Champion hiding in a storage container. Derek has high hopes of driving this one home, but quickly discovers some reasons this car was hidden away.

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  14. Roadworthy Rescues Season 2 Episode 8 - Great 8N
    8.9/10(11 votes)

    S2:E8

    In need of a new riding lawn mower, Derek heads east to find himself a 1950 Ford 8N tractor. But with a cracked engine block and a bees' nest for a battery, Derek will have to revisit his farming routes to make this implement operational.

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  15. Roadworthy Rescues Season 1 Episode 7 - Motor City Model A
    8.9/10(12 votes)

    S1:E7

    At an inner-city Detroit car club, Derek finds a 1928 Ford Model A that hasn't run in over 60 years. He calls in the help of Model A expert Paul Shinn to dissect this derelict 94-year-old car to figure out why it sat for so long. If they can get it running in time, they might get the opportunity to drive it to Ford's legendary Highland Park plant.

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  16. Roadworthy Rescues Season 2 Episode 4 - Overtime Dually
    8.9/10(13 votes)

    S2:E4

    In rural Kentucky, Derek Bieri and Dave Chappelle find an old dually amongst a flock of chickens. With the goal of building this rig into a car-hauling shop truck, the two will have to do a lot more than just get it running. Derek sets his sights on major performance upgrades while Dave gets to work on a completely custom suspension setup. But with Dave's work obligations, they'll have to work fast if they want to finish their project.

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  17. Roadworthy Rescues Season 1 Episode 3 - Termite Tempest
    8.9/10(17 votes)

    S1:E3

    Derek saves a 1966 Pontiac Tempest with a rare overhead-camshaft six-cylinder engine. But just dusting off the cobwebs won't do this car justice. While Dan the Interior Man works his magic on the upholstery, Derek sets to work converting this OHC six to EFI

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  18. Roadworthy Rescues Season 1 Episode 2 - Bandit Chevy
    8.9/10(21 votes)

    S1:E2

    Derek finds a 1951 Chevrolet Deluxe worthy of a new life. However, 44 years of sitting has taken its toll. He'll need to get it running and stopping if he hopes to tackle the hills of Chattanooga and make it home.

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  19. Roadworthy Rescues Season 3 Episode 1 - El Amarillo
    8.7/10(6 votes)

    S3:E1

    Just outside Amarillo, Texas, Derek finds a 1960 El Camino that's been tucked in a garage for 30 years. As he works to revive this classic, he uncovers the vehicle's suspicious past, with bullet holes, a secret fuel tank, and hidden storage compartments.

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  20. Roadworthy Rescues Season 3 Episode 3 - The Turd Bird and Travel Y'all Part 1
    8.7/10(6 votes)

    S3:E3

    Derek finds a racoon-infested 1968 Thunderbird in Texas that's too disgusting for even him to drive home. So instead, he revives a 1971 International Travelall that's been off the road for 30 years to tow the turd-ridden Thunderbird back to his shop.

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  21. Roadworthy Rescues Season 1 Episode 4 - Hotwired Tow Truck
    8.8/10(13 votes)

    S1:E4

    Derek heads to a scrapyard to find a retired tow truck he can use around the shop. But this 1979 Dodge D300 has had a hard life and proves reluctant to go anywhere. Derek will have to hotwire the entire electrical system if he has any hope of making it home.

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  22. Roadworthy Rescues Season 1 Episode 6 - Black Hills Blazer
    8.8/10(13 votes)

    S1:E6

    Derek returns to the shop where he apprenticed as a teenager, and to a 1979 Chevrolet K5 Blazer that's been sitting for over 20 years. He teams up with his brother Sean to reassemble this parts truck into a full-on trail machine to tackle the Black Hills of South Dakota. Along the way, they learn from Derek's old mentor why this truck sat forgotten for so many years.

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  23. Roadworthy Rescues Season 2 Episode 5 - Hatchet Coronet
    8.8/10(13 votes)

    S2:E5

    Reviving a derelict Dodge Coronet will require two maverick mechanics. This time, Derek brings along his friend Steve Dulcich from Roadkill Garage and Engine Masters to help put the muscle back in this classic Mopar. But with a completely seized drivetrain, the guys will have to replace everything on this car if they hope to make the 500-mile road trip back to Nashville.

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  24. Roadworthy Rescues Season 3 Episode 9 - The Interstate International
    8.7/10(7 votes)

    S3:E9

    Derek needs a more powerful tractor, so he finds a running 1978 International Harvester 1086 that he'll have to drive 50 miles back to the farm.

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  25. Roadworthy Rescues Season 3 Episode 10 - The Barneville
    8.5/10(6 votes)

    S3:E10

    Derek finds a '62 Bonneville at a horse ranch in eastern Michigan that he wants to cruise down legendary Woodward Avenue in metro Detroit.

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Best Episodes Summary

"North Woods Rallaxie" is the best rated episode of Roadworthy Rescues. It scored 9.6/10 from 10 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on September 20, 2023. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Bruiser Wagon".

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