Series synopsis
Car Matchmaker with Spike Feresten is an American reality television series that premiered on Esquire Network on October 14, 2014. It ended on October 19, 2016. It stars Spike Feresten.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Spike Feresten as Self - Host
Guest cast
- Will Forte as Self
- Jerry Seinfeld as Self
- Seth Meyers as Self
- Diana Popick as Herself
- Darryl Jones as Himself
- Jay Larson as Himself
- Matt Farah as Himself
- Keanu Reeves as Self
- Karrueche Tran as Herself
- Patrick Dempsey as Self
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 47 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | October 14, 2014 | December 30, 2014 |
| Season 2 | 18 | June 24, 2015 | October 14, 2015 |
| Season 3 | 16 | June 22, 2016 | October 19, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Muscle Car Showdown 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. |
October 14, 2014 |
| 2 |
Superhero Car 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. |
October 14, 2014 |
| 3 |
Happy Wife, Happy Life 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. |
October 21, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Driven by Design Spike finds three unique and understated choices for the owner of a fashion marketing company who wants the perfectly tailored car. |
June 24, 2015 |
| 2 |
Stone's Bassist 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. |
July 1, 2015 |
| 3 |
Car for a Comedian 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. |
July 8, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Vintage Muscle Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Genevieve Morton is looking for a powerful vintage American muscle car for weekend cruising. |
June 22, 2016 |
| 2 |
Fast Balls and Fast Cars for an LA Angel 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. |
June 29, 2016 |
| 3 |
Cool Pick Up Trucks 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. |
July 6, 2016 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Esquire Network |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 14, 2014 |
| Last aired | October 19, 2016 |
| Runtime | 25 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Wednesday at 21:00:00 |