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When does Pointless Season 33 come out?

Pointless Season 33 premiered Wednesday, February 5, 2025 on BBC One and ended Friday, September 19, 2025. The season has 48 episodes.

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Pointless Season 33 release schedule

Pointless Season 33 episode release dates
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1. Episode 1

Men's football helps to bolster the jackpot. Alexander is joined by Ellie Taylor.

Wednesday · 1 year ago

2. Episode 2

Stunning cities at sunset have today's players choosing the most obscure in a bid to win.

Thursday · 1 year ago

3. Episode 3

Liza Tarbuck takes a seat at the Pointless laptop to deliver the latest set of facts.

Friday · 1 year ago

4. Episode 4

It's a word grid, delivered by Liza Tarbuck, that has today's players hoping for a win.

Monday · 1 year ago

5. Episode 5

Dog breeds, geysers and film are today's challenges. Liza Tarbuck joins Alexander.

Tuesday · 1 year ago

6. Episode 6

Risotto ingredients bubble along as Liza Tarbuck keeps things simmering with Alexander.

Wednesday · 1 year ago

7. Episode 7

Will today's couples score any home goals with high-scoring World Cup answers?

Thursday · 1 year ago

8. Episode 8

Alexander Armstrong and Liza Tarbuck are looking for obscure answers to find a winner.

Friday · 1 year ago

9. Episode 9

We step back in time for round one as host Alexander Armstrong is joined by Liza Tarbuck.

Monday · 1 year ago

10. Episode 10

There's much to do about nothing as Liza Tarbuck delivers a Shakespearean round one.

Tuesday · 1 year ago

11. Episode 11

There's nothing artificial about today's show - apart from the 'AI' question on the board.

Wednesday · 1 year ago

12. Episode 12

Today's bonus has Alexander and co-host Liza Tarbuck feeling a little 'nutty'.

Thursday · 1 year ago

13. Episode 13

Liza Tarbuck is back for a final time with 'Dogs Wearing Hats'.

Friday · 1 year ago

14. Episode 14

Phil Wang takes a seat at the laptop to assist Alexander looking for more obscure answers.

Tuesday · 1 year ago

15. Episode 15

Silent 'P' words have players delving deep into their psyche for a pointless answer.

Wednesday · 1 year ago

16. Episode 16

Alexander is joined by Phil Wang again as contestants look for the obscure answers.

Thursday · 1 year ago

17. Episode 17

Cricket has our players bowled over in search of the pointless answers needed to win.

Friday · 1 year ago

18. Episode 18

Monday · 1 year ago

19. Episode 19

Tuesday · 1 year ago

20. Episode 20

Wednesday · 1 year ago

21. Episode 21

Phil Wang's artistic skills have today's contestants hoping to find a pointless answer.

Thursday · 1 year ago

22. Episode 22

Racecourses have players galloping towards the Pointless trophy and today's jackpot.

Friday · 1 year ago

23. Episode 23

Monday · 1 year ago

24. Episode 24

With scary movies on the board, it's Phil Wang's last day as Alexander's wingman.

Tuesday · 1 year ago

25. Episode 25

Alexander welcomes Mel Giedroyc as she takes up residence behind the Pointless laptop.

Wednesday · 1 year ago

26. Episode 26

We're heading back to school for A-levels with Alexander Armstrong and Mel Giedroyc.

Thursday · 1 year ago

27. Episode 27

Whovians assemble as Dr Who tests our players' obscure knowledge today, with Mel Giedroyc.

Friday · 1 year ago

28. Episode 28

Alexander Armstrong has Victorian literature and Bluey up his sleeve for today's players.

Monday · 1 year ago

29. Episode 29

Mel Giedroyc's Eurovision muscle is flexed as she assists host Alexander Armstrong.

Tuesday · 1 year ago

30. Episode 30

Alexander's podium choreography catches the eye of his Pointless co-host, Mel Giedroyc.

Wednesday · 1 year ago

31. Episode 31

We're off to the Wild West, so saddle up to see who'll bag themselves a Pointless trophy.

Thursday · 1 year ago

32. Episode 32

The King's birthday chart-toppers have Mel Giedroyc and Alexander revisiting musical hits.

Friday · 1 year ago

33. Episode 33

One of the questions is films with fictional US presidents, set by Alexander and Mel.

Monday · 1 year ago

34. Episode 34

Alexander Armstrong welcomes four new couples, with Mel Giedroyc in the assistant's chair.

Tuesday · 1 year ago

35. Episode 35

Mel Giedroyc showcases her language skills with Xander on her final day at the desk.

Wednesday · 1 year ago

36. Episode 36

Anita Rani joins Xander, with six new players and returners Alice and Brenda.

Thursday · 1 year ago

37. Episode 37

Board games prove far from boring for today's players. Alexander is joined by Anita Rani.

Friday · 1 year ago

38. Episode 38

We're waving the flags of Olympic winners, but who will know the most obscure answers?

Monday · 1 year ago

39. Episode 39

Anita Rani delivers the questions, which feature DMs, masterfully and with deft musings.

Monday · 1 year ago

40. Episode 40

We welcome back Ria Lina as players tackle a word grid to try to win today's jackpot.

Tuesday · 1 year ago

41. Episode 41

A show favourite, US States, has eight players vying for the Pointless trophy.

Wednesday · 1 year ago

42. Episode 42

Things get royal as contestants play to be crowned Pointless winners.

Thursday · 1 year ago

43. Episode 43

Elements, literature and fashion collide in today's show with Alexander and Ria.

Friday · 1 year ago

44. Episode 44

Stephen Mangan is behind the desk to deliver Pointless facts with Alexander Armstrong.

Monday · 1 year ago

45. Episode 45

Oscar nominees and World Cup teams have players hoping to lift the Pointless trophy.

Tuesday · 1 year ago

46. Episode 46

With a bonus about lemons, will today's contestants make lemonade?

Wednesday · 1 year ago

47. Episode 47

Alexander has Toy Story characters on the board, but 'Woody' know a Pointless answer?

Thursday · 1 year ago

48. Episode 48 Finale

Famous Chrises have Stephen Mangan and Xander hoping for Pointless answers.

Friday · 1 year ago

Pointless Season 33 guest stars

  • Anita Rani

    Anita Rani

    Self - Presenter

  • Ellie Taylor

    Ellie Taylor

    Self - Presenter

  • Liza Tarbuck

    Liza Tarbuck

    Self - Presenter

  • Phil Wang

    Phil Wang

    Self - Presenter

  • Mel Giedroyc

    Mel Giedroyc

    Self - Presenter

  • Ria Lina

    Ria Lina

    Self - Presenter

  • Stephen Mangan

    Stephen Mangan

    Self - Presenter

Pointless Season 33 FAQ

When does Pointless Season 33 come out?

Pointless Season 33 premiered Wednesday, February 5, 2025 on BBC One.

How many episodes are in Pointless Season 33?

Pointless Season 33 has 48 episodes.

Are new episodes of Pointless Season 33 released weekly?

New episodes are released daily.

When is the Pointless Season 33 finale?

The Pointless Season 33 finale (Episode 48) aired Friday, September 19, 2025.

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