Car Matchmaker with Spike Feresten

Car Matchmaker with Spike Feresten

Canceled First aired 14/Oct/2014 United States English 3 season(s) 47 episode(s)
TV writer, talk show host and comedian, Spike Feresten, is the guy to see when car shopping. He meets someone needing a car and then draws on two decades of expertise and instinct to find three different cars perfectly suited to the buyer.

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Season 3 · Season 3
16 episode(s) · Air date: 22/Jun/2016
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S3E16
Cross Fit Campers
Air date: 19/Oct/2016 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 25 min
Summary

Spike drives the ultimate off-road vehicle, an Army surplus Humvee, on his way to meet a CrossFit-loving couple who are looking for an adventure vehicle they can take off the grid for a year.

Summary

Spike drives the ultimate off-road vehicle, an Army surplus Humvee, on his way to meet a CrossFit-loving couple who are looking for an adventure vehicle they can take off the grid for a year.

S3E15
Rocket Scientist Tuners
Air date: 12/Oct/2016 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 25 min
Summary

Spike offers suggestions to a rocket engineer looking for a tuner-friendly car that can go to the track and also serve as a daily driver. Spike recommends a 2016 Mazda MX-5, a Eurocode tuned VW Golf Type R, and a 2004 Acura NSX-T.

Summary

Spike offers suggestions to a rocket engineer looking for a tuner-friendly car that can go to the track and also serve as a daily driver. Spike recommends a 2016 Mazda MX-5, a Eurocode tuned VW Golf Type R, and a 2004 Acura NSX-T.

S3E14
Sidecar Bob
Air date: 05/Oct/2016 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 25 min
Summary

Spike takes a ride on a prototype Confederate Fighter motorcycle. An art director seeks a stylish motorcycle with a sidecar so he can take road trips with his dog.

Summary

Spike takes a ride on a prototype Confederate Fighter motorcycle. An art director seeks a stylish motorcycle with a sidecar so he can take road trips with his dog.

S3E13
Off-Roading Playboy Model
Air date: 28/Sep/2016 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 25 min
Summary

Spike takes a Jaguar F-Type Project 7 to meet model Alyssa Arce, whose current means of transportation is calling for an Uber driver.

Summary

Spike takes a Jaguar F-Type Project 7 to meet model Alyssa Arce, whose current means of transportation is calling for an Uber driver.

S3E10
Giddy-Up Truck
Air date: 07/Sep/2016 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 25 min
Summary

Spike drives the Ferrari 488 GTB, with over 661 horsepower, to meet a professional rodeo competitor who usually sticks to one horse's power at a time.

Summary

Spike drives the Ferrari 488 GTB, with over 661 horsepower, to meet a professional rodeo competitor who usually sticks to one horse's power at a time.

S3E9
Big Guy, Micro Car
Air date: 31/Aug/2016 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 25 min
Summary

A microcar enthusiast needs Spike's help to expand his small collection of fun and unusual cars, one of which is an Amphicar in which he takes Spike for a ride over land and sea.

Summary

A microcar enthusiast needs Spike's help to expand his small collection of fun and unusual cars, one of which is an Amphicar in which he takes Spike for a ride over land and sea.

S3E8
Keanu and the Motorcycles
Air date: 24/Aug/2016 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 25 min
Summary

Spike takes a ride on actor Keanu Reeves' personal Arch KRGT-1 motorcycle and offers suggestions to a makeup artist who has outgrown her beginner bike.

Summary

Spike takes a ride on actor Keanu Reeves' personal Arch KRGT-1 motorcycle and offers suggestions to a makeup artist who has outgrown her beginner bike.

S3E7
NFLer London
Air date: 03/Aug/2016 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 25 min
Summary

Spike recommends a Bentley Continental Flying Spur, a Lexus GS 350 F Sport, and a BMW 650i to a former professional football player who recently totaled his daily driver.

Summary

Spike recommends a Bentley Continental Flying Spur, a Lexus GS 350 F Sport, and a BMW 650i to a former professional football player who recently totaled his daily driver.

S3E6
Seinfeld Auction
Air date: 27/Jul/2016 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 25 min
Summary

Spike travels to the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance classic car auction in Florida to help a buyer interested in comic Jerry Seinfeld's 1974 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.0 IROC RSR.

Summary

Spike travels to the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance classic car auction in Florida to help a buyer interested in comic Jerry Seinfeld's 1974 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.0 IROC RSR.

S3E5
Vintage Off-Roaders
Air date: 20/Jul/2016 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 25 min
Summary

Spike offers three suggestions to a Joshua Tree, California artist who desires a vintage four-wheel-drive vehicle that can handle the rugged desert terrain.

Summary

Spike offers three suggestions to a Joshua Tree, California artist who desires a vintage four-wheel-drive vehicle that can handle the rugged desert terrain.

S3E3
Cool Pick Up Trucks
Air date: 06/Jul/2016 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 25 min
Summary

Spike picks up a sommelier in a $300,000 ICON D200 Dodge Reformer, then suggests three possible trucks that could satisfy the businessman's wine-hauling needs.

Summary

Spike picks up a sommelier in a $300,000 ICON D200 Dodge Reformer, then suggests three possible trucks that could satisfy the businessman's wine-hauling needs.

S3E2
Fast Balls and Fast Cars for an LA Angel
Air date: 29/Jun/2016 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 25 min
Summary

Spike rides with Los Angeles Angels pitcher C. J. Wilson in his custom-color McLaren P1 before helping C. J.'s teammate Tyler Skaggs upgrade his 2009 Chevy Tahoe daily driver.

Summary

Spike rides with Los Angeles Angels pitcher C. J. Wilson in his custom-color McLaren P1 before helping C. J.'s teammate Tyler Skaggs upgrade his 2009 Chevy Tahoe daily driver.

Season 2 · Season 2
18 episode(s) · Air date: 24/Jun/2015
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S2E18
Off Road Warrior
Air date: 14/Oct/2015 · Time: 21:30 · Runtime: 25 min
Summary

Spike takes an avid dirt biker on a 4X4-training course before helping him find a rugged and reliable vehicle with enough capacity to haul motorbikes. Spike shows our buyer a Toyota FJ Cruiser, a Land Rover LR3, and a Chevy Colorado; three powerful options, able to take him on or off-road, or anywhere he wants to go.

Summary

Spike takes an avid dirt biker on a 4X4-training course before helping him find a rugged and reliable vehicle with enough capacity to haul motorbikes. Spike shows our buyer a Toyota FJ Cruiser, a Land Rover LR3, and a Chevy Colorado; three powerful options, able to take him on or off-road, or anywhere he wants to go.

S2E17
Hot Property
Air date: 14/Oct/2015 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 25 min
Summary

Spike suggests a Range Rover Autobiography, a Maserati Ghibli and a Mercedes-Benz E250 BlueTEC sedan as suitable options for a real-estate agent looking to upgrade her vehicle and impress her clients.

Summary

Spike suggests a Range Rover Autobiography, a Maserati Ghibli and a Mercedes-Benz E250 BlueTEC sedan as suitable options for a real-estate agent looking to upgrade her vehicle and impress her clients.

S2E16
Family Cool Bus
Air date: 07/Oct/2015 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 25 min
Summary

Spike drives a Bisimoto engineered Honda minivan with over a 1000 horsepower engine to meet a soccer mom who is driving a minivan that is considerably slower. After a driving adventure in an Alpha Romeo 4C through California canyon country, Spike helps our buyer find a fast and stylish upgrade with a few of the best cross-over SUVs on the market from three all-star brands; Volvo, Audi, and Mercedes.

Summary

Spike drives a Bisimoto engineered Honda minivan with over a 1000 horsepower engine to meet a soccer mom who is driving a minivan that is considerably slower. After a driving adventure in an Alpha Romeo 4C through California canyon country, Spike helps our buyer find a fast and stylish upgrade with a few of the best cross-over SUVs on the market from three all-star brands; Volvo, Audi, and Mercedes.

S2E15
A Roman Chariot
Air date: 30/Sep/2015 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 25 min
Summary

Spike helps a tattoo artists find a replacement for his beloved Camaro that was destroyed in a recent accident. After opening the buyer's eye to the beauty of European muscle cars during a field trip to the McLaren showroom in Beverly Hills, Spike lines up three buyer three sporty and safe options, including a Bentley Continental GT, that surprisingly fits within his $60,000 budget.

Summary

Spike helps a tattoo artists find a replacement for his beloved Camaro that was destroyed in a recent accident. After opening the buyer's eye to the beauty of European muscle cars during a field trip to the McLaren showroom in Beverly Hills, Spike lines up three buyer three sporty and safe options, including a Bentley Continental GT, that surprisingly fits within his $60,000 budget.

S2E14
Performance Enhancement
Air date: 23/Sep/2015 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 25 min
Summary

A Los Angeles plastic surgeon is on the hunt for Spike's favorite type of car... a weekend cruiser. With a large budget of $150K, Spike shows a Dodge Viper SRT GTS, a classic 1970 Mercedes 280 SL and a 2016 Mercedes AMG GTS.

Summary

A Los Angeles plastic surgeon is on the hunt for Spike's favorite type of car... a weekend cruiser. With a large budget of $150K, Spike shows a Dodge Viper SRT GTS, a classic 1970 Mercedes 280 SL and a 2016 Mercedes AMG GTS.

S2E13
Car Collecting 101
Air date: 16/Sep/2015 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 25 min
Summary

Spike drives a camera car equipped with a million-dollar movie crane to meet a cinematographer who is looking for a car that holds camera gear, as well as it holds collectible value. Spike shows him a 1976 Ford Bronco, a 1979 Mercedes 300TD Wagon, and a 1989 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, all perfect starter choices for a budding car collector.

Summary

Spike drives a camera car equipped with a million-dollar movie crane to meet a cinematographer who is looking for a car that holds camera gear, as well as it holds collectible value. Spike shows him a 1976 Ford Bronco, a 1979 Mercedes 300TD Wagon, and a 1989 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, all perfect starter choices for a budding car collector.

S2E12
Vintage Ride for an Oakland Raider
Air date: 09/Sep/2015 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 25 min
Summary

Spike picks up Donald Penn, the offensive tackle for the Oakland Raiders, in a Dodge Charger Hellcat to check out the player's impressive garage. After taking stock, Spike lines up three vintage rides, a 1961 Cadillac Convertible, a 1972 Buick Riviera, and a 1968 Ford F-100. All great selections and big enough to fit a football player's frame and guaranteed to be perfect additions to Donald's baller collection.

Summary

Spike picks up Donald Penn, the offensive tackle for the Oakland Raiders, in a Dodge Charger Hellcat to check out the player's impressive garage. After taking stock, Spike lines up three vintage rides, a 1961 Cadillac Convertible, a 1972 Buick Riviera, and a 1968 Ford F-100. All great selections and big enough to fit a football player's frame and guaranteed to be perfect additions to Donald's baller collection.

S2E11
A Hoop Dream Car
Air date: 02/Sep/2015 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 25 min
Summary

A basketball player starting his professional career in Europe is ready to upgrade the beat-up, hand-me-down from his grandfather. Spike chooses three options with plenty of swag and legroom for this 6'10" athlete, and brings in a player from the LA Clippers for advice on choosing a car for a young baller with plenty of game.

Summary

A basketball player starting his professional career in Europe is ready to upgrade the beat-up, hand-me-down from his grandfather. Spike chooses three options with plenty of swag and legroom for this 6'10" athlete, and brings in a player from the LA Clippers for advice on choosing a car for a young baller with plenty of game.

S2E10
Cooking with Gas
Air date: 26/Aug/2015 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 25 min
Summary

A sensible-seeking chef needs Spike's help finding a car as interesting as the food he creates. Spike has just the recipe; including a field trip to Magnus Walker's, Urban Outlaw Shop, for a sweet ride in a classic Porsche to encourage the buyer's inner gear head to come out.

Summary

A sensible-seeking chef needs Spike's help finding a car as interesting as the food he creates. Spike has just the recipe; including a field trip to Magnus Walker's, Urban Outlaw Shop, for a sweet ride in a classic Porsche to encourage the buyer's inner gear head to come out.

S2E9
Band on the Run
Air date: 19/Aug/2015 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 25 min
Summary

Spike helps out his friend, Matt Farah, from The Smoking Tire, put some mileage on his Million Mile Lexus project before helping out EDM band, Citizun, find a spacious and stylish vehicle for their next concert tour.

Summary

Spike helps out his friend, Matt Farah, from The Smoking Tire, put some mileage on his Million Mile Lexus project before helping out EDM band, Citizun, find a spacious and stylish vehicle for their next concert tour.

S2E8
Truck, Yeah!
Air date: 12/Aug/2015 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 25 min
Summary

It's all about trucks, as Spike helps a construction manager find something big enough for a growing family and business, while not short on luxury or performance. Spike introduces him to three of the best double-cab work trucks on the market, and takes the buyer off-roading in a Ford Raptor to prove that having a truck is not a compromise for fun.

Summary

It's all about trucks, as Spike helps a construction manager find something big enough for a growing family and business, while not short on luxury or performance. Spike introduces him to three of the best double-cab work trucks on the market, and takes the buyer off-roading in a Ford Raptor to prove that having a truck is not a compromise for fun.

S2E7
Hauler Back
Air date: 05/Aug/2015 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 25 min
Summary

Spike helps a husband and wife find a fun and stylish ride with enough space for her woodworking business and seating to shuttle his out of town family. After a lesson driving a manual in a big rig truck, Spike shows them a 1968 Ford Country Squire, a 2015 Subaru Outback, and a 1963 Chevy C10 Stepside Truck.

Summary

Spike helps a husband and wife find a fun and stylish ride with enough space for her woodworking business and seating to shuttle his out of town family. After a lesson driving a manual in a big rig truck, Spike shows them a 1968 Ford Country Squire, a 2015 Subaru Outback, and a 1963 Chevy C10 Stepside Truck.

S2E6
Grill and Thrills
Air date: 29/Jul/2015 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 25 min
Summary

A restaurateur driving a custom Scion with a sausage-making grill needs a daily driver that doesn't smell like grease. After a field trip with world-renowned drift car racer, Joon Maeng, Spike shows our buyer three fast and performance-oriented options on a budget; The Golf R, Subaru WRX and a Ford Focus ST.

Summary

A restaurateur driving a custom Scion with a sausage-making grill needs a daily driver that doesn't smell like grease. After a field trip with world-renowned drift car racer, Joon Maeng, Spike shows our buyer three fast and performance-oriented options on a budget; The Golf R, Subaru WRX and a Ford Focus ST.

S2E5
Kate Plus V8
Air date: 22/Jul/2015 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 25 min
Summary

A trackside television reporter needs Spike's help to replace her rental fleet Hyundai for something befitting a woman with a growing career involving fast cars. Actor, Patrick Dempsey gives her a lesson in speed racing and a chance to get behind the wheel. Spike shows her three sporty and stylish cars, including a Porsche Boxster.

Summary

A trackside television reporter needs Spike's help to replace her rental fleet Hyundai for something befitting a woman with a growing career involving fast cars. Actor, Patrick Dempsey gives her a lesson in speed racing and a chance to get behind the wheel. Spike shows her three sporty and stylish cars, including a Porsche Boxster.

S2E4
The Perfect Vintage
Air date: 15/Jul/2015 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 25 min
Summary

Spike takes a trip to Los Olivos, CA, in a $100,000 Aston Martin Vantage GT, to help a winemaker find a large, utilitarian vehicle that can shuttle guests around his vineyard. Under the beautiful setting of wine country, Spike shows our buyer three unique tourist haulers, including a Pinzgauer, VW pickup, and a "Uni-Dodge"- a car featured in the Academy award winning film "Argo".

Summary

Spike takes a trip to Los Olivos, CA, in a $100,000 Aston Martin Vantage GT, to help a winemaker find a large, utilitarian vehicle that can shuttle guests around his vineyard. Under the beautiful setting of wine country, Spike shows our buyer three unique tourist haulers, including a Pinzgauer, VW pickup, and a "Uni-Dodge"- a car featured in the Academy award winning film "Argo".

S2E3
Car for a Comedian
Air date: 08/Jul/2015 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 25 min
Summary

Spike picks up comedian and fellow Esquire host, Jay Larson, of "Best Bars in America," in a $285,000 McLaren 650s to help him find a reliable and classy second car, perfect for weekend cruising.

Summary

Spike picks up comedian and fellow Esquire host, Jay Larson, of "Best Bars in America," in a $285,000 McLaren 650s to help him find a reliable and classy second car, perfect for weekend cruising.

S2E2
Stone's Bassist
Air date: 01/Jul/2015 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 25 min
Summary

Bassist Darryl Jones of the Rolling Stones test-drives a Mercedes, a Jaguar and a BMW during his search for a fast and refined ride.

Summary

Bassist Darryl Jones of the Rolling Stones test-drives a Mercedes, a Jaguar and a BMW during his search for a fast and refined ride.

S2E1
Driven by Design
Air date: 24/Jun/2015 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 25 min
Summary

Spike finds three unique and understated choices for the owner of a fashion marketing company who wants the perfectly tailored car.

Summary

Spike finds three unique and understated choices for the owner of a fashion marketing company who wants the perfectly tailored car.

Season 1 · Season 1
13 episode(s) · Air date: 14/Oct/2014
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S1E12
Food Truck Fiesta
Air date: 23/Dec/2014 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 25 min
Summary

Spike tries to convince a twenty-something self-made food truck entrepreneur that his late model Bentley is sending the wrong message to the world.

Summary

Spike tries to convince a twenty-something self-made food truck entrepreneur that his late model Bentley is sending the wrong message to the world.

S1E11
Like Father, Like Son
Air date: 16/Dec/2014 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 25 min
Summary

Spike takes a new father to the Porsche design center in an attempt to find a car that will burn rubber--and make his old man jealous.

Summary

Spike takes a new father to the Porsche design center in an attempt to find a car that will burn rubber--and make his old man jealous.

S1E10
The SNL Cue Card Guy
Air date: 09/Dec/2014 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 25 min
Summary

Special guests Jerry Seinfeld, Will Forte, and Seth Meyers lend their expertise as Spike attempts to convince his little brother to buy an all-wheel-drive car in New York City.

Summary

Special guests Jerry Seinfeld, Will Forte, and Seth Meyers lend their expertise as Spike attempts to convince his little brother to buy an all-wheel-drive car in New York City.

S1E9
Momma's Boy
Air date: 02/Dec/2014 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 25 min
Summary

Spike helps a wealthy investor find the perfect birthday car for his 80-year-old mother, a woman with a lead foot and a thing for Magnum P.I.

Summary

Spike helps a wealthy investor find the perfect birthday car for his 80-year-old mother, a woman with a lead foot and a thing for Magnum P.I.

S1E7
3 Sexy Cats
Air date: 18/Nov/2014 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 25 min
Summary

Spike helps the owner of Umami Burger, a lifelong Jaguar fanatic, find the perfect special edition Jag. But first, for inspiration, he shows him the Holy Grail: Steve McQueen's '56 XKSS.

Summary

Spike helps the owner of Umami Burger, a lifelong Jaguar fanatic, find the perfect special edition Jag. But first, for inspiration, he shows him the Holy Grail: Steve McQueen's '56 XKSS.

S1E6
The Car Show Model
Air date: 11/Nov/2014 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 25 min
Summary

A collision at the high-speed kart racing school nearly derails Spike's plan to help a car show model find the perfect ride before her wedding.

Summary

A collision at the high-speed kart racing school nearly derails Spike's plan to help a car show model find the perfect ride before her wedding.

S1E5
Techno Car
Air date: 04/Nov/2014 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 25 min
Summary

Spike helps actress Diana Popick find a budget-friendly car that's also sexy, then teaches her how to beat the dealership at its own game.

Summary

Spike helps actress Diana Popick find a budget-friendly car that's also sexy, then teaches her how to beat the dealership at its own game.

S1E4
West Hollywood Boombox
Air date: 28/Oct/2014 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 25 min
Summary

Spike attends a Los Angeles lowrider convention with the owner of a tanning salon to find the perfect truck for the first-time boss.

Summary

Spike attends a Los Angeles lowrider convention with the owner of a tanning salon to find the perfect truck for the first-time boss.

S1E3
Happy Wife, Happy Life
Air date: 21/Oct/2014 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 25 min
Summary

Spike plays car hunter and marriage counselor when he meets a woman who wants a flashy new SUV and her husband who prefers a more budget-minded vehicle.

Summary

Spike plays car hunter and marriage counselor when he meets a woman who wants a flashy new SUV and her husband who prefers a more budget-minded vehicle.

S1E2
Superhero Car
Air date: 14/Oct/2014 · Time: 21:30 · Runtime: 25 min
Summary

Spike seeks ideas from the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles to find the perfect superhero-inspired vehicle for freelance graphic artist Michael Buntyn that is both cool and safe enough to get him to Comic-Con.

Summary

Spike seeks ideas from the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles to find the perfect superhero-inspired vehicle for freelance graphic artist Michael Buntyn that is both cool and safe enough to get him to Comic-Con.

S1E1
Muscle Car Showdown
Air date: 14/Oct/2014 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 25 min
Summary

Spike shows a thrill-seeking San Diego man, who loves vintage muscle cars, that powerful modern vehicles such as the Chevrolet Camaro SS, Dodge Challenger R/T, and Ford Mustang GT California Special are better suited to his lifestyle.

Summary

Spike shows a thrill-seeking San Diego man, who loves vintage muscle cars, that powerful modern vehicles such as the Chevrolet Camaro SS, Dodge Challenger R/T, and Ford Mustang GT California Special are better suited to his lifestyle.

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