Ep 4. The Smashed and the Furious
- TV-14
- August 9, 2021
- 43 min
In Getaway Driver season 1 episode 4 titled "The Smashed and the Furious", the remaining six drivers continue their journey to become the ultimate getaway driver. The episode opens with a race challenge in which the drivers must navigate a course filled with obstacles, including a wall of fire and a wrecking ball. The winner of the race receives a major advantage in the upcoming heist challenge.
After the race, the drivers meet with their host, Michelle Rodriguez, who introduces the heist challenge. The drivers must break into a storage facility and steal a valuable asset without getting caught by security. The catch? The facility is rigged with motion sensors, and the drivers only have five minutes to complete the heist.
The drivers strategize and split into two groups, each composed of three drivers. As they sneak into the facility, tension builds as they try to avoid setting off the motion sensors and alerting the security guards. The teams successfully retrieve the asset and make a clean getaway, but one driver's clumsiness almost compromises the entire mission.
As they regroup, Michelle introduces the next challenge, a high-speed pursuit on a closed course. The drivers are divided into two teams: the "smashed" team, composed of drivers who have already been eliminated from a previous challenge, and the "furious" team, composed of drivers who are still in the running. The winning team will not only earn an advantage for the next challenge but also the opportunity to bring back one of the eliminated drivers for a second chance at the competition.
The two teams compete in a series of driving challenges, including a timed slalom course, a jump over a ramp, and a pro driver simulator. The "smashed" team initially struggles but makes a comeback in the final stage, a head-to-head race. The episode ends on a cliffhanger as the losing team faces elimination, and the winning team decides which driver they will bring back into the competition.
Overall, "The Smashed and the Furious" is an action-packed episode filled with intense challenges and high-stakes heists. The drivers continue to bring their A-game as they compete to become the ultimate getaway driver, and the host and guest judges provide expert commentary and guidance throughout the challenges. Viewers will be on the edge of their seats as they watch the drivers navigate obstacles, evade security, and race towards the finish line.