The End of an Era: 'The Grand Tour' Final Episode Wasn’t What Fans Expected
It blended sand, sentiment, and one last spark of mischief.
What began as a high-octane rebellion in 2016 turned into one of the most-watched motoring shows in streaming history. The Grand Tour wasn't just about horsepower and tyre smoke — it was about the unstoppable chemistry between Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May. These weren’t just road trips; they were chaotic buddy comedies on wheels.
From tent studio antics to wild cinematic specials filmed across the globe, fans followed the trio from the Arctic Circle to Madagascar. And now? The journey ends where few expected — in Zimbabwe.
The final episode, titled The Grand Tour: Sand Job, premiered on September 13, 2024, on Prime Video. Rumours once suggested the farewell would be called One for the Road, but Amazon later confirmed Sand Job as the official title — a fitting nod to the dusty, bumpy adventure that closes the curtain.
The special sees the team take on Zimbabwe’s rugged terrain, from Victoria Falls to Harare, in a send-off filled with classic pranks, real emotion, and one last gasp of reckless hilarity. Fans called it "a perfectly ridiculous goodbye" — and frankly, it was.
Behind it all? Andy Wilman, long-time producer and the invisible fourth musketeer, who helped shape the tone from the Top Gear days through The Grand Tour's Amazon era.
So, why stop now? Clarkson gave the most Clarkson answer:
"We’re getting older, the cars are faster, and the hangovers last longer." Fair enough, mate.
