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Richard Hammond's Crash Course

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S2 E8 · Rocket Scientist/Bike Messenger

About Richard Hammond's Crash Course

Richard Hammond's Crash Course is a action & adventure and documentary TV series that premiered on BBC America on April 16, 2012. It has 2 seasons and 14 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 2 Episode 8 "Rocket Scientist/Bike Messenger", aired on December 10, 2012.

Richard Hammond's Crash Course is an original series made for BBC America, presented by Top Gear presenter Richard Hammond. The show's first season premiered on April 16, 2012. The show follows Hammond, as in each episode, he is given three days to learn how to operate various pieces of heavy equipment across the United States. A trailer for the series was posted on BBC America's official website on March 19, 2012. The series' first season began airing on BBC2 in the United Kingdom on September 2, 2012.

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Episodes

14 episodes · 2 seasons

Season 1

2012 · 6 episodes · Last episode: 14 years ago

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    6. Salvage Yard

    Finale

    Richard gets to grips with the big cranes that are used in salvage yards in Louisiana, but some of the machinery proves uncooperative.

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    5. Demolition

    Hammond tries out the track hoe, demolition machine and wrecking ball - and learns it is a far more delicate job than he first thought.

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    4. Striker

    The Striker fire engine is the most powerful in the world. Based at Dallas Fort Worth Airport, Hammond undergoes some gruelling training to be a fireman.

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    3. Landfill

    At the Denver Regional Landfill site, Richard operates a bulldozer, a compactor, and a scraper in a mountain of stinky rubbish.

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    2. Tree Harvester

    Richard Hammond heads out to try out the dangle head processor, the feller bunchier, and the log loader in a bid to become a lumberjack.

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    1. Abrams Tank

    Richard Hammond travels to Fort Bliss in El Paso to learn how to be commander, gunner and driver of an Abrams M1A2 tank in a three-day crash course.

Season 2

2012 · 8 episodes · Last episode: 13 years ago

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    8. Rocket Scientist/Bike Messenger

    Finale

    The Hamster journeys to the dry Mojave Desert where he joins the rarefied air of the Rocket Scientist to help build and prepare a rocket. Then, it’s off to the picturesque and hilly city of San Francisco to attempt the work of a bike messenger.

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    7. Animal Sanctuary/Snake Wrangler

    An animal keeper trains Richard at an animal santuary in Hawaii, and Richard meets a snake wrangler.

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    6. Cattle Rancher

    Richard travels to the heart of Texas where he attempts to transform into a real-life buckaroo. There's riding and roping, cows and horses, shooting rifles, and of course, mucking out stalls.

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    5. Harlem Barber/Test Pilot

    The Hamster is schooled on how to give a proper Harlem style haircut, Plus, he finds out what it takes to build and test fly a brand new helicopter, the R66 Turbine.

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    4. IndyCar Pit Crew

    Richard – so often found behind the wheel of a car – this time trains to be one of the key people tasked with changing the wheel in an actual IndyCar race in Sonoma, CA.

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    3. American Bullfighter/Paddle Boarder

    In small-town Texas, Richard finds out if he can handle the heat of the rodeo ring. And in Maui, he tests his paddle-boarding skills.

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    2. Cabbie/Comedian

    What better job is there for someone who loathes gridlock, than a gig as a New York City cabbie during Manhattan’s rush hour? Plus, Hamster attempts to get a few laughs.

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    1. Stuntman

    Richard goes to Hollywood to tackle the coolest job in town — stuntman.

Richard Hammond's Crash Course FAQ

Will there be new episodes of Richard Hammond's Crash Course?

Richard Hammond's Crash Course has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on December 10, 2012.

When did the latest episode of Richard Hammond's Crash Course come out?

The most recent episode of Richard Hammond's Crash Course, Season 2 Episode 8 "Rocket Scientist/Bike Messenger", aired on December 10, 2012.

How many seasons of Richard Hammond's Crash Course are there?

Richard Hammond's Crash Course has 2 seasons with 14 episodes in total.

When did Richard Hammond's Crash Course first air?

Richard Hammond's Crash Course first aired on BBC America on April 16, 2012.

How do I get notified when new episodes of Richard Hammond's Crash Course are released?

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