Plot Synopsis

Featuring everything from classics to supercars, and restoration projects to road tests, host Jay Leno covers the car collector's market, including the best investments and valuations in the space. Based on his web series of the same name, JAY LENO'S GARAGE will "highlight the passion and the stories behind the men and women who made the automobile the greatest invention of the 20th century," according to Leno, who is an executive producer for this series in addition to being its host. In each one-hour episode, Jay travels the country on the hunt for the car world's most radical rides and highlight the passion and the stories behind them, while offering consumer advice or investigating the latest automotive innovations. JAY LENO'S GARAGE follows Jay on his journey through the always fascinating world of people, their prized automobiles and cars everywhere, new and old. In the season premiere, "American Muscle," Jay revisits the golden era of American muscle cars. He explores what started the trend, why they're so valuable today, and if there's a rebirth on the horizon. He visits old pal and muscle car aficionado Tim Allen, hits the drag strip with the first female Pro Stock champion, gets an exclusive look at GM's top secret 1960's concept car "The Pegasus", and drives with NASCAR legend Jimmie Johnson in his souped-up classic Corvette...all to find out why Americans will always love these powerful cars. Other celebrities appearing in Season 1 include: actors Keanu Reeves and Laurence Fishburne; award-winning director Francis Ford Coppola; Los Angeles Angels pitcher C.J. Wilson; and comedian Jeff Dunham; among others.

The sophomore season of JAY LENO'S GARAGE premiered on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at 10pm ET/PT on CNBC. In the season opener, Jay explores the wild designs and cutting-edge technology behind the world's most coveted vehicles: supercars. He negotiates his way into Robert Herjavec's iconic Countach, learns why Nick Cannon likes to drive slow in his Ferrari, gets an exclusive look at an ultra-powerful Koenigsegg mega car, and tests comedian Alonzo Bodden's car knowledge -- all to find out if these high-priced vehicles are really worth all the hype. Additional celebrity appearances this season include Jerry Seinfeld, Patrick Dempsey, Tim Allen, Dan Aykroyd, reality stars Caitlyn and Kendall Jenner, country superstar Brad Paisley, Red Hot Chili Peppers frontman Anthony Kiedis, singer and TV personality Kelly Rowland, comedians David Spade and Jeff Dunham and NASCAR's Joey Logano, among others. After a four-month break, JAY LENO'S GARAGE returned with new Season 2 episodes on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at 10pm ET/PT on CNBC. In the fall premiere, "Love Stories," Jay explores the deep emotional connection people have with their vehicles. He meets one of Joe Biden's greatest loves... a 1967 Corvette; then sets up a once-in-a-lifetime race between the Vice President and Colin Powell. Jay also takes a sentimental ride with champion wrestler Bill Goldberg, goes camping with VW Bus collector and comedian Gabriel 'Fluffy' Iglesias, and hits the racetrack with a premiere Ferrari collector who has a powerful backstory. Through these encounters, he discovers just how much a car can mean to its owner.

Season 3 of JAY LENO'S GARAGE premieres on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 with back-to-back episodes from 9-11pm ET on CNBC. From monster trucks and car chases to roller coasters and a giant hot dog car, Jay is all in for fun. Season 3 consists of 16 episodes. Celebrity guests this season include President George W. Bush and Laura Bush, Ted Koppel, Wanda Sykes, Michael Strahan, Brad Garrett, Josh Duhamel, J.B. Smoove, among others. JAY LENO'S GARAGE returned with new episodes on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at 10pm ET/PT on CNBC, as Jay cruises to a new night with more blood-pumping automotive thrills. Six all-new episodes featuring dangerous stunts, top speeds and intense inclines...always guaranteed to be a wild ride! And...he'll be back with more celebrity guests including Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. On the January 4th season premiere episode, Jay Leno explores the various reasons people may put themselves -- and their vehicles -- in harm's way. First, he hangs out with people who like danger just for the thrill, like Travis Pastrana and his action sport collective, Nitro Circus. Next, he meets someone who faces her fears for money: famous stunt driver Debbie Evans. Then, Jay attempts his most dangerous challenge yet...teaching Gilbert Gottfried to drive -- in a new Ferrari. Finally, he talks saving lives and specialized vehicles with airport firefighters.

On Thursday, April 19, 2018 at 10pm ET/PT, CNBC debuted "Movie Cars," the Season 4 premiere of JAY LENO'S GARAGE. In this episode, the movie car is finally the star of the show! Jamie Foxx shows Jay that he's no baby driver when it comes to stunts, then professional stunt driver Ben Collins finds himself trapped in a Bond chase scene -- with Jay playing evil villain. Jay gets an exclusive look at the original Mustang Steve McQueen drove in the film BULLITT. And musician James Taylor gets reunited with his car from his cult classic TWO-LANE BLACKTOP. It's an action-packed tour of the cars that co-star in some of our favorite films. Other celebrity guests this season include Billy Crystal, Terry Crews, Tyler Perry, Mitt Romney, Trevor Noah, "Weird Al" Yankovic, Martha Reeves, Guy Fieri, Chris Hardwick, and more.

The fifth season of JAY LENO'S GARAGE premieres on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at 10pm ET/PT on CNBC. Whether it's a cult classic, an iconic ride or one of the most ridiculous vehicles ever made, Jay takes viewers on the ride of their lives. Special guests this season include John Travolta, Matt Damon, Martha Stewart, Billy Joel, Keith Urban, Avril Lavigne, Tim Allen, Jim Jefferies, Jeff Dunham, a rare appearance by Charlie Sheen, and comedian Kevin Hart who kicks off the season premiere. In the season opener, "Tough Enough," Jay explores some of the world's toughest vehicles. First, he takes comedian Kevin Hart on a near-deadly ride in one of the most outrageous off-road vehicles in the world. Then, he puts Storm-chaser Reed Timmer's "Dominator" stormproof vehicle to the test against a jet airplane. Later, he meets some of the toughest drivers in the world- injured veterans who use high-speed racing as rehabilitation. And finally, Jay pushes the world's fastest armored car -- and himself -- to the limit, in a wild chase where the bad guys use real bullets! On Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at 10pm ET/PT, JAY LENO'S GARAGE returned with new episodes. In the spring premiere, "Dare to Dream," Jay hits the road to meet people who've had the courage to throw caution to the wind and go for it. He surprises country superstar Blake Shelton by taking him for a spin in a vintage pick-up truck with a "royal" connection. He goes head to head on the track with comedian turned professional racing car driver Adam Carolla in an endurance race. And Jay takes his life into his own hands when he agrees to teach SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE legend Norm MacDonald how to drive.

Season 6 of JAY LENO'S GARAGE premiered on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at 10pm ET/PT on CNBC. Jay shifts gears this season with superstar friends including Tiffany Haddish, Kelly Clarkson, James Corden, Mark Cuban, Ashton Kutcher, Michael Strahan, Margaret Cho, Trevor Noah, Kevin Bacon, Rick Ross, Ray Liotta, Scott Eastwood, Tim Allen, Sebastian Maniscalco, Offset, Cedric the Entertainer, Sugar Ray Leonard, Jeff Gordon, James Brolin, and more. In the season opener, "Big Dreams," Jay starts by kicking Drew Carey's soccer dreams into high gear with a crazy game of "car soccer." Talk show icon James Corden usually steals the show, but after sampling a little of his automotive life, he tries to steal Jay's Jag! Jay and actor Gary Sinise salute a decorated veteran who's helping other vets achieve their dreams, with a little four wheeled surprise. And comedian Tammy Pescatelli may be a small-town girl with a big career... but could she be the first guest to crash a car?

On Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at 10pm ET/PT, CNBC premiered the seventh season of JAY LENO'S GARAGE. The eight-episode new season takes a look at the future of cars, with Jay bringing viewers into the groundbreaking world of electric vehicles and alternative fuel sources, while featuring new technology, exclusive rides, and celebrity car heads including Brie Larson, Post Malone, Gaten Matarazzo, Kelly Clarkson, Tim Allen, Jamie Lee Curtis, Pitbull, James Marsden, Danica Patrick, Alfonso Ribeiro, Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias, Tig Notaro, Reggie Watts, Tony Hawk, Mike Rowe, Jim Jefferies, Jeff Dunham, Diego Boneta and more. Jay also gets up close and personal with Elon Musk, as he gets unprecedented access to the SpaceX "Starbase" facility in Texas, and an exclusive look at the most advanced rocket engine ever made. In the season opener, "Premiere Cars," Brie Larson -- Captain Marvel herself -- kicks off JAY LENO'S GARAGE with the newly released Nissan Z -- and teaches Jay how to fly! Actor and TV host Alfonso Ribeiro reveals his secret passion! Car journalist and general funny guy Jonny Lieberman plays everyone's favorite gameshow -- Stump a Car Nerd! And Jay tours the Divergent factory -- a car manufacturer that is revolutionizing the auto industry -- with their latest in 3-D technology.
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On Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at 10pm ET/PT, CNBC premiered "POTUS and Next Gen Hot Rods," the season finale of JAY LENO'S GARAGE. In the epic season finale Jay joins President Joe Biden at the secret service training ground to discuss hot-rodding and the future of electric cars as they go for a ride in an electrified 1978 Ford F100 truck. Then comedian Jim Jefferies and Jay take car recycling to a whole new level in an action-packed game of car soccer. Automotive Journalist Alanis King goes against Jay in another episode of "Stump a Car Nerd!" And we talk tech while testing out Mercedes' Augmented Reality Heads Up Display.