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Nine new episodes. One epic road trip.
Lightning McQueen and his best friend Mater head east from Radiator Springs on a cross-country road trip to meet up with Mater’s sister.
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Checked Sep 1, 2026
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Lightning McQueen and his best friend Mater head east from Radiator Springs on a cross-country road trip to meet up with Mater’s sister.
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Episode 1
A dino park visit turns into a pulse-pounding, prehistoric nightmare starring Mater and Lightning.
Directed by Steve PurcellWritten by Steve PurcellGuest stars Bonnie Hunt, Jenifer Lewis, Lloyd Sherr, Guido Quaroni, Tony Shalhoub, Cheech Marin
Episode 2
The rain-soaked duo check into a creepy hotel where Lightning is haunted by four-wheeled frights.
Directed by Steve PurcellWritten by Steve PurcellGuest stars Tania Gunadi, Ruth Livier, Steve Purcell, Matthew Yang King
Episode 3
When Mater is outfitted as a racer, he experiences record speeds and an out-of-chassis experience.
Directed by Brian FeeWritten by Steve PurcellGuest stars Kathy Holly, Masa Kanome
Episode 4
Mater and Lightning join local creature hunters in their search for a mysterious, elusive “monster.”
Directed by Brian FeeWritten by Steve PurcellGuest stars Quinta Brunson, Matthew Yang King, Toks Olagundoye, Gabrielle Sanalitro
Episode 5
A traveling circus exposes Lightning’s fear of clowns and his new friend Ivy’s unexpected talents.
Directed by Bobby PodestaWritten by Steve PurcellGuest stars Quinta Brunson, Megan Cavanagh, Hayden Bishop
Episode 6
Mater bonds with fellow trucks at a rest stop, and they celebrate their solidarity through song.
Directed by Bobby PodestaWritten by Steve PurcellGuest stars Hayden Bishop, Dave Fennoy, Marabina Jaimes, Christian Lanz
Episode 7
Lightning McQueen and Mater stumble onto a movie set and are cast in a zombie sci-fi film.
Directed by Brian FeeWritten by Steve PurcellGuest stars Quinta Brunson, Megan Cavanagh, Hayden Bishop, Secunda Wood, Matt Lowe, Matthew Yang King, Zeno Robinson, Dave Fennoy
Episode 8
Road warriors carnap Lightning and Mater, forcing them to battle in the perilous Thundercone.
Directed by Steve PurcellWritten by Steve PurcellGuest stars Toks Olagundoye, Zeno Robinson, Tom Bromhead, Debra Cardona
Episode 9
At his sister’s wedding, Mater must confront a past he thought he’d left in the rearview mirror.
Directed by Bobby PodestaWritten by Steve Purcell, Bobby PodestaGuest stars Cristela Alonzo, Dana Powell, Oscar Camacho, Dave Fennoy, Marabina Jaimes, Christian Lanz, Ruth Livier
Episode information updated Sep 18, 2026
Owen WilsonLightning McQueen (voice)
Larry the Cable GuyMater (voice)
Cristela AlonzoCruz Ramirez (voice)
Bonnie HuntSally (voice)
Jenifer LewisFlo (voice)
Lloyd SherrFillmore (voice)
Guido QuaroniGuido (voice)
Tony ShalhoubLuigi (voice)
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