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8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown is a talk and reality TV series that premiered on Channel 4 on April 12, 2013. It has 30 seasons and 166 episodes so far and is still airing new episodes. The latest episode, Season 30 Episode 2, aired on August 7, 2026.

Jimmy Carr hosts proceedings as the 8 Out of 10 Cats crew take over the words and numbers quiz.

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166 episodes · 30 seasons

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Series 1

2013 · 2 episodes · Last episode: 13 years ago

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    2. Lee Mack, Richard Osman, Stephen Mangan, Henning Wehn

    Finale

    Jimmy Carr hosts the famous words and numbers quiz as 8 Out of 10 Cats team captain Jon Richardson alongside actor Stephen Mangan take on Lee Mack and 'Pointless' boffin Richard Osman. Henning Wehn is in the Dictionary Corner along with Countdown regular Susie Dent. Meanwhile, Rachel Riley provides the letters and numbers with a little help from comedian Joe Wilkinson.

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    1. Lee Mack, Rob Beckett, Rhod Gilbert, Tim Key

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Rhod Gilbert take on Lee Mack and Rob Beckett. Tim Key is in Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent, and Rachel Riley is assisted by Joe Wilkinson.

Series 2

2013 · 5 episodes · Last episode: 13 years ago

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    5. Lee Mack, Bob Mortimer, Adam Hills, Alex Horne and The Horne Section

    Finale

    Jimmy Carr hosts this edition with captain Jon Richardson and special guest captain Lee Mack who are joined by celebrity guests Bob Mortimer and Adam Hills. Countdown regular Susie Dent is in Dictionary Corner with help from Alex Horne and the Horne Section while the country's favourite boffin, Rachel Riley, provides the letters and numbers with a little help from comedian Joe Wilkinson.

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    4. Sarah Millican, Chris Ramsey, Abandoman

    Jimmy Carr hosts the iconic words and numbers quiz, as 8 Out of 10 Cats team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by celebrity guests Sarah Millican and Chris Ramsey. Countdown regular Susie Dent shares Dictionary Corner with Abandoman, while the country's favourite boffin Rachel Riley dispenses the letters and numbers with a little help from comedian Joe Wilkinson.

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    3. Humphrey Ker, Sarah Millican, Rich Hall

    Jimmy Carr hosts the famous words and numbers quiz, as 8 Out of 10 Cats team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by celebrity guests Sarah Millican and Humphrey Ker. Countdown regular Susie Dent is in Dictionary Corner with Rich Hall, while the country's favourite boffin Rachel Riley provides the letters and numbers with a little help from comedian Joe Wilkinson.

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    2. Rhod Gilbert, Miles Jupp, Nick Helm

    Jimmy Carr hosts new editions of the famous words and numbers quiz, as 8 Out of 10 Cats team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by celebrity guests Miles Jupp and Rhod Gilbert. Countdown regular Susie Dent is in Dictionary Corner with Nick Helm, while the country's favourite boffin Rachel Riley provides the letters and numbers with a little help from comedian Joe Wilkinson.

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    1. Jason Manford, Rhod Gilbert, Danny Dyer

    Jimmy Carr hosts while 8 Out of 10 Cats team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by celebrity guests. In this show Jason Manford joins Sean, while Rhod Gilbert teams up with Jon. Countdown regular Susie Dent is in the Dictionary Corner with Danny Dyer, while the country's favourite boffin Rachel Riley provides the letters and numbers with a little help from comedian Joe Wilkinson.

Series 3

2014 · 6 episodes · Last episode: 12 years ago

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    6. James Corden, Kevin Bridges, Peter Serafinowicz

    Finale

    Jimmy Carr hosts with 8 Out of 10 Cats team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson who are joined by Kevin Bridges and James Corden. Peter Serafinowicz is in Dictionary Corner with Countdown's Susie Dent, while Rachel Riley provides the letters and numbers with 'help' from Joe Wilkinson.

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    5. Jack Dee, James Corden, Joe Lycett

    Jimmy Carr hosts the show, with captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson who are joined by James Corden and Jack Dee. Joe Lycett and Joe Wilkinson assist Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.

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    4. Dara Ó Briain, Sharon Horgan, Adam Buxton

    Jimmy Carr hosts this edition along with regular 8 Out of 10 Cats team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson who are joined by Dara Ó Briain and Sharon Horgan. Countdown's Susie Dent is in Dictionary Corner with help from Adam Buxton, while Rachel Riley provides the letters and numbers with 'help' from comedian Joe Wilkinson.

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    3. Kathy Burke, Josh Widdicombe, Dara Ó Briain

    Jimmy Carr hosts the comedy panel show's version of the famous quiz, with team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson joined by guests Kathy Burke and Josh Widdicombe. Countdown regular Susie Dent is assisted in Dictionary Corner by Dara Ó Briain, while Rachel Riley provides the letters and numbers with a little help from Joe Wilkinson

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    2. Miles Jupp, Aisling Bea, Nick Helm

    Jimmy Carr plays host along with regular 8 Out of 10 Cats team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson who are joined by Miles Jupp and Aisling Bea. Countdown regular Susie Dent is in Dictionary Corner with help from Nick Helm while the country's favourite boffin Rachel Riley provides the letters and numbers with help from comedian Joe Wilkinson.

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    1. Rhod Gilbert, Kevin Bridges, Josie Long

    Jimmy Carr hosts the famous words and numbers quiz with regular 8 Out of 10 Cats team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson who play against each other. Celebrity guests joining the teams are Rhod Gilbert, Kevin Bridges and Josie Long, alongside Joe Wilkinson, Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent and the country's favourite boffin Rachel Riley.

Series 4

2014 · 7 episodes · Last episode: 12 years ago

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    7. Bob Mortimer, Richard Osman, Matthew Crosby

    Finale

    Jimmy Carr hosts the Cats/Countdown mash-up, with Sean Lock, Jon Richardson, Bob Mortimer and Richard Osman. Matthew Crosby joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, and Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel.

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    6. Bill Bailey, Josh Widdicombe, Jake Yapp

    Jimmy Carr hosts, alongside team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson, who are joined by Bill Bailey and Josh Widdicombe. Jake Yapp joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel Riley provide the letters and numbers.

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    5. Jo Brand, Claudia Winkleman, Bill Bailey

    Jimmy Carr hosts, alongside team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson, who are joined by Jo Brand and Claudia Winkleman. Bill Bailey joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel Riley provide the letters and numbers.

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    4. Stephen Mangan, Jason Manford, Tim Key

    Jimmy Carr hosts the comedy panel show's version of the famous quiz, with team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson joined by guests Jason Manford and Stephen Mangan. Countdown regular Susie Dent is in Dictionary Corner with Tim Key, while maths expert Rachel Riley provides the letters and numbers with a little `help' from Joe Wilkinson

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    3. Josie Long, Rob Beckett, Vic Reeves

    Jimmy Carr and team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Josie Long and Rob Beckett. Vic Reeves joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel Riley.

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    2. Andrew Flintoff, Rhod Gilbert, Henning Wehn

    Guests are Freddie Flintoff and Rhod Gilbert. Henning Wehn joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel Riley provide the letters and numbers.

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    1. Roisin Conaty, Jonathan Ross, David O'Doherty

    Jimmy Carr returns with Sean Lock and Jon Richardson, who are joined by Jonathan Ross and Roisin Conaty. David O'Doherty joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, and Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel Riley.

Series 5

2014 · 3 episodes · Last episode: 12 years ago

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    3. Vic Reeves, Jo Brand, Adam Buxton

    Finale

    Jimmy Carr hosts the comedy panel show's version of the famous quiz, with team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson joined by guests Vic Reeves and Jo Brand. Countdown regular Susie Dent is in Dictionary Corner with Adam Buxton, maths expert Rachel Riley looks after the letters and numbers, and there's a special appearance by Rob Beckett.

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    2. David Baddiel, Trevor Noah, Joey Essex

    Jimmy Carr hosts the comedy panel show's version of the famous quiz, with team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson joined by guests David Baddiel and Trevor Noah. Countdown regular Susie Dent is in Dictionary Corner with Joey Essex, while maths expert Rachel Riley provides the letters and numbers with help from Alex Horne and the Horne Section.

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    1. David Mitchell, Roisin Conaty, Phill Jupitus

    Jimmy Carr hosts the first of three new comedy editions of the famous quiz. Team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Peep Show star David Mitchell and stand-up comedienne Roisin Conaty. Phill Jupitus is in Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent, while Joe Wilkinson `helps' Rachel Riley with the letters and numbers.

Series 6

2015 · 6 episodes · Last episode: 11 years ago

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    6. Jason Manford, Sarah Millican, Jonathan Ross, Bill Bailey

    Finale

    Jimmy Carr hosts with Sean Lock and Jason Manford going up against guest captain Sarah Millican, and Jonathan Ross. Bill Bailey joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

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    5. Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, Jack Whitehall

    Jimmy Carr plays host as Jon Richardson and Bob Mortimer take on Sean Lock and Vic Reeves, while Jack Whitehall joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner,

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    4. Romesh Ranganathan, Johnny Vegas, Josie Long

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Johnny Vegas take on Sean Lock and Romesh Ranganathan. Josie Long joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel Riley.

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    3. Reginald D. Hunter, Aisling Bea, Holly Walsh

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Aisling Bea take on Sean Lock and Reginald D. Hunter. Holly Walsh is in Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent, while Joe Wilkinson attempts to 'help' Rachel Riley.

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    2. Roisin Conaty, Jack Whitehall, Rob Beckett

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Jack Whitehall take on Sean Lock and Roisin Conaty. Rob Beckett joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel Riley.

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    1. David Mitchell, Katherine Ryan, David O'Doherty

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and David Mitchell take on Jon Richardson and Katherine Ryan. David O'Doherty joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Joe Wilkinson 'assists' Rachel Riley.

Series 7

2015 · 17 episodes · Last episode: 11 years ago

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    17. Greg Davies, Holly Walsh, Vic Reeves

    Finale

    Jimmy Carr hosts. Sean Lock and Greg Davies take on Jon Richardson and Holly Walsh. Vic Reeves is in Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent.

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    16. Sara Pascoe, Josh Widdicombe, Alex Horne & The Horne Section

    Jimmy Carr hosts, with Sean Lock and Sara Pascoe taking on Jon Richardson and Josh Widdicombe. Susie Dent is joined by Alex Horne & The Horne Section in Dictionary Corner.

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    15. Henning Wehn, Bill Bailey, Jessica Hynes, Tom Allen

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Henning Wehn take on guest captain Bill Bailey with Jessica Hynes. Tom Allen is in Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent, plus Rachel Riley with the numbers and letters.

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    14. Bill Bailey, Joe Wilkinson, Isy Suttie, Joe Lycett

    Jimmy Carr hosts. Sean Lock and Bill Bailey take on special guest captain Joe Wilkinson with Isy Suttie. Joe Lycett is in Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent.

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    13. Liza Tarbuck, Sarah Millican, Romesh Ranganathan, Phill Jupitus

    Jimmy Carr hosts. Sean Lock and Liza Tarbuck take on special guest captain Sarah Millican with Romesh Ranganathan. Phill Jupitus is in Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent.

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    12. Freddie Flintoff, Bill Bailey, Roisin Conaty, Rob Beckett

    Jimmy Carr hosts. Sean Lock and Freddie Flintoff take on guest captain Bill Bailey with Roisin Conaty. Rob Beckett is in Dictionary Corner, with Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.

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    11. Mel Giedroyc, Lee Mack, David O'Doherty, Adam Buxton

    Jimmy Carr hosts. Sean Lock and Mel Giedroyc vs guest captain Lee Mack with David O'Doherty. Susie Dent is joined by Adam Buxton in Dictionary Corner, with Rachel Riley.

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    10. Johnny Vegas, Sarah Millican, Rob Beckett, Vic Reeves

    Jimmy Carr hosts. Sean Lock and Johnny Vegas take on guest captain Sarah Millican with Rob Beckett. Vic Reeves is in Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.

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    9. Seann Walsh, Joe Wilkinson, Danny Dyer, Bill Bailey

    Jimmy Carr hosts. Sean Lock and Seann Walsh take on guest captain Joe Wilkinson and Danny Dyer. Bill Bailey is in Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.

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    8. Roisin Conaty, Sarah Millican, Rhod Gilbert, David O'Doherty

    Jimmy Carr hosts. Sean Lock and Roisin Conaty take on guest captain Sarah Millican and Rhod Gilbert. David O'Doherty joins Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.

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    7. Bob Mortimer, Sarah Millican, Katherine Ryan, Alex Horne and the Horne Section

    Jimmy Carr hosts. Sean Lock and Bob Mortimer take on Sarah Millican and Katherine Ryan. Alex Horne and the Horne Section joins Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent, and Rachel Riley.

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    6. Vic Reeves, Lee Mack, Sara Pascoe, Alex Horne and the Horne Section

    Jimmy Carr hosts while team captain Sean Lock and Vic Reeves take on guest captain Lee Mack with Sara Pascoe. Alex Horne and the Horne Section join Susie in Dictionary Corner.

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    5. Miles Jupp, Greg Davies, Holly Walsh

    Jimmy Carr hosts, as Sean Lock and Miles Jupp take on Jon Richardson and Greg Davies. Holly Walsh is in Dictionary Corner.

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    4. Katherine Ryan, Rob Beckett, Greg Davies

    Jimmy Carr hosts, while Jon Richardson and Katherine Ryan take on Sean Lock and Rob Beckett, Greg Davies is in Dictionary Corner

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    3. Rhod Gilbert, Sara Pascoe, Johnny Vegas, Joey Essex

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Rhod Gilbert go up against Jon Richardson and Sara Pascoe; Johnny Vegas is in Dictionary Corner while Joey Essex 'assists' Rachel Riley

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    2. Kevin Bridges, Kathy Burke, Joe Lycett, Nick Helm

    Jimmy Carr hosts with Sean Lock and Kevin Bridges who take on Jon Richardson and Kathy Burke. Joe Lycett joins Susie Dent, while Nick Helm 'assists' Rachel Riley.

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    1. Bill Bailey, Paul Foot, Sarah Millican, Rob Delaney, Romesh Ranganathan, Nina Conti

    Jimmy Carr hosts with Sean Lock, Bill Bailey and Paul Foot who take on Sarah Millican, Rob Delaney and Romesh Ranganathan. Nina Conti joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, with Rachel Riley.

Series 8

2016 · 4 episodes · Last episode: 10 years ago

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    4. Isy Suttie, Richard Osman, Alex Horne

    Finale

    Jimmy Carr hosts while Sean Lock and Isy Suttie take on Jon Richardson and Richard Osman. Alex Horne and the Horne Section are in Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.

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    3. Miles Jupp, Sara Pascoe, Sam Simmons

    Jimmy Carr hosts with Sean Lock and Miles Jupp, who take on Jon Richardson and Sara Pascoe. Sam Simmons is in Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.

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    2. Rob Beckett, Cariad Lloyd, Jamie Laing

    Sean Lock and Rob Beckett take on Jon Richardson and Cariad Lloyd. Jamie Laing is in Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent, Rachel Riley deals the letters and numbers and Jimmy Carr hosts.

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    1. Jason Manford, Roisin Conaty, Sam Simmons

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Jason Manford take on Jon Richardson and Roisin Conaty, while Sam Simmons joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, with Rachel Riley

Season 9

2016 · 5 episodes · Last episode: 10 years ago

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    5. Katherine Ryan, David Mitchell, Nick Helm

    Finale

    Jimmy Carr presides over the hit comedy panel show where Sean Lock and Katherine Ryan take on Jon Richardson and David Mitchell. Nick Helm is in Dictionary Corner.

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    4. Rebecca Front, Kevin Bridges, Joe Lycett

    Jimmy Carr hosts while Sean Lock and Rebecca Front take on Jon Richardson and Kevin Bridges. Joe Lycett is in Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent and Rachel Riley is on letter-and-number duty.

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    3. Alex Brooker, Johnny Vegas, Sara Pascoe, Tom Allen, Claudia Winkleman, Rob Beckett

    Jimmy Carr hosts. Jon Richardson and Alex Brooker take on Johnny Vegas and Sara Pascoe. Tom Allen's in Dictionary Corner. Claudia Winkleman and Rob Beckett stand in for Rachel Riley.

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    2. Bob Mortimer, Holly Walsh, Isy Suttie, Claudia Winkleman

    Sean Lock and Bob Mortimer take on Jon Richardson and Holly Walsh. Isy Suttie's in Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent. Claudia Winkleman stands in for Rachel Riley on letters-and-numbers duty.

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    1. Vic Reeves, Aisling Bea, David O'Doherty

    Jimmy Carr hosts while Sean Lock and Vic Reeves take on Jon Richardson and Aisling Bea. David O'Doherty is in Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.

Series 10

2016 · 5 episodes · Last episode: 10 years ago

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    5. Claudia Winkleman, Johnny Vegas, Reginald D. Hunter, Sara Pascoe

    Finale

    Jimmy Carr hosts with guest captain Claudia Winkleman and Johnny Vegas versus Jon Richardson and Reginald D Hunter. Sara Pascoe joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

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    4. David Mitchell, Katherine Ryan, Brett Domino Trio

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and David Mitchell go up against Jon Richardson and Katherine Ryan. Brett Domino Trio joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

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    3. David O'Doherty, Natasia Demetriou, John Kearns

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and David O'Doherty go up against Jon Richardson and Natasia Demetriou. John Kearns joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, with Rachel Riley.

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    2. Roisin Conaty, Nish Kumar, Adam Buxton

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Roisin Conaty go up against Jon Richardson and Nish Kumar. Adam Buxton joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, with Rachel Riley.

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    1. Henning Wehn, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Tom Allen

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Henning Wehn go up against Jon Richardson and Victoria Coren Mitchell. Tom Allen joins Dictionary Corner and there's help from Joe Wilkinson.

Series 11

2016 · 7 episodes · Last episode: 10 years ago

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    7. David Mitchell, Cariad Lloyd, Russell Howard, Sam Simmons

    Finale

    Jimmy Carr hosts, David Mitchell and Cariad Lloyd take on Jon Richardson and Russell Howard. Sam Simmons joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley flips the tiles.

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    6. Danny Dyer, Joe Wilkinson, Gabby Logan, David O'Doherty

    Jimmy Carr hosts with Sean Lock and Danny Dyer vs Joe Wilkinson and Gabby Logan. David O'Doherty joins Dictionary Corner, with Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.

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    5. Richard Ayoade, Rob Beckett, Claudia Winkleman, Adam Riches

    Jimmy Carr hosts with guest captain Richard Ayoade and Rob Beckett vs Jon Richardson and Claudia Winkleman. Adam Riches joins Dictionary Corner, with Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.

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    4. Lee Mack, Bob Mortimer, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Alex Horne

    Guest captain Lee Mack and Bob Mortimer take on Sean Lock and Victoria Coren Mitchell. Alex Horne and the Horne Section join Dictionary Corner, with Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.

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    3. David Walliams, Jessica Hynes, Rhod Gilbert, Sam Simmons

    Guest captain David Walliams and Jessica Hynes take on Jon Richardson and Rhod Gilbert. Sam Simmons is in Dictionary Corner, with Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.

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    2. Lee Mack, Catherine Tate, Miles Jupp, John Cooper Clarke

    Guest captain Lee Mack and Catherine Tate vs Sean Lock and Miles Jupp. John Cooper Clarke joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, and Rachel Riley looks after the letters and numbers.

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    1. David Walliams, Jonathan Ross, Joe Lycett, Isy Suttie

    Guest captain David Walliams and Jonathan Ross take on Jon Richardson and Joe Lycett. Isy Suttie joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel looks after the letters and numbers.

Series 12

2017 · 8 episodes · Last episode: 9 years ago

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    8. Joe Wilkinson, Chris Addison, Katherine Ryan, David O'Doherty

    Finale

    Jimmy Carr hosts, and it's Jon Richardson and Chris Addison against Joe Wilkinson and Katherine Ryan, with David O'Doherty in Dictionary Corner.

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    7. James Acaster, Lee Mack, Sarah Millican, John Cooper Clarke

    Jimmy Carr hosts, and it's Jon Richardson and James Acaster versus Lee Mack and Sarah Millican, with John Cooper Clarke in Dictionary Corner

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    6. Jonathan Ross, Michelle Wolf, Johnny Vegas, Pappy's

    Jimmy Carr hosts while Jon Richardson and Michelle Wolf take on guest captain Jonathan Ross and Johnny Vegas, Pappy's is in Dictionary Corner

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    5. Joe Wilkinson, David Mitchell, Roisin Conaty, Tom Allen

    Jimmy Carr hosts the words and numbers quiz with Jon Richardson and David Mitchell who take on guest captain Joe Wilkinson and Roisin Conaty. Tom Allen is in Dictionary Corner.

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    4. Joe Wilkinson, Jayde Adams, David Baddiel

    Jimmy Carr hosts the words and numbers quiz with Sean Lock and Joe Wilkinson who take on Jon Richardson and Jayde Adams, David Baddiel is in Dictionary Corner.

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    3. David O'Doherty, Johnny Vegas, Jamie Laing, Holly Walsh

    Jimmy Carr hosts while Jon Richardson and David O'Doherty take on guest captain Johnny Vegas and Jamie Laing. Holly Walsh is in Dictionary Corner.

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    2. Russell Howard, Roisin Conaty, Phil Wang, Nick Helm

    Jimmy Carr hosts the words and numbers quiz with Jon Richardson and Phil Wang vs guest captain Russell Howard and Roisin Conaty. Nick Helm is in Dictionary Corner.

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    1. Stephen Mangan, Noel Fielding, Fay Ripley, Brett Domino Trio

    Jimmy Carr hosts with Sean Lock and Stephen Mangan who take on Noel Fielding and Fay Ripley, the Brett Domino Trio are in Dictionary Corner

Series 13

2017 · 3 episodes · Last episode: 9 years ago

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    3. Stephen Mangan, Richard Ayoade, Katherine Ryan, Bill Bailey

    Finale

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Stephen Mangan take on guest captains Richard Ayoade and Katherine Ryan. Bill Bailey is in Dictionary Corner

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    2. Jonathan Ross, Lee Mack, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Jessie Cave

    Jimmy Carr hosts, and it's Jon Richardson and Jonathan Ross against Lee Mack and Victoria Coren Mitchell, with Jessie Cave in Dictionary Corner.

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    1. Joe Lycett, Michelle Wolf, Adam Riches

    The comic mash-up, hosted by Jimmy Carr. Jon Richardson and Joe Lycett take on Sean Lock and Michelle Wolf, while Adam Riches is in Dictionary Corner.

Series 14

2017 · 5 episodes · Last episode: 9 years ago

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    5. Jason Manford, Joe Wilkinson, Lee Mack, Fay Ripley, Alex Horne

    Finale

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Jason Manford and Joe Wilkinson take on Lee Mack and Fay Ripley, Alex Horne and Horne Section are in Dictionary Corner.

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    4. Vic Reeves, Sara Pascoe, David O'Doherty

    Jimmy Carr hosts with Sean Lock and Vic Reeves who take on Jon Richardson and Sara Pascoe. David O'Doherty is in Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent, and Rachel Riley.

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    3. Jason Manford, Alan Carr, Katherine Ryan, Ivan Brackenbury

    Jimmy Carr hosts the show as captain Jon Richardson and Jason Manford take on guest captain Alan Carr and Katherine Ryan. Ivan Brackenbury is in Dictionary Corner.

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    2. Kathy Burke, Roisin Conaty, Johnny Vegas, Bob Mortimer, John Cooper Clarke

    Jimmy Carr hosts the show while guest captain Kathy Burke and Roisin Conaty take on guest captains Johnny Vegas and Bob Mortimer. John Cooper Clarke is in Dictionary Corner.

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    1. Cariad Lloyd, Alan Carr, Kevin Bridges, Elis James, Jon Robins

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Cariad Lloyd take on guest captains Alan Carr and Kevin Bridges, Elis James and Jon Robins are in Dictionary Corner, with Susie Dent and Rachel Riley

Series 15

2018 · 4 episodes · Last episode: 8 years ago

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    4. Johnny Vegas, Rhod Gilbert, Joe Wilkinson, Roisin Conaty, Tom Allen

    Finale

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Johnny Vegas and Rhod Gilbert take on Joe Wilkinson and Roisin Conaty, Tom Allen is in Dictionary Corner

  2. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown S15 E3 still E3

    3. Alan Carr, Josh Widdicombe, Joe Wilkinson, Sara Pascoe, Bill Bailey

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Alan Carr and Josh Widdicombe take on Joe Wilkinson and Sara Pascoe. Bill Bailey is in Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent, and Rachel Riley.

  3. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown S15 E2 still E2

    2. Lee Mack, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Alan Carr, Dane Baptiste, Sam Simmons

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Lee Mack and Victoria Coren Mitchell take on Alan Carr and Dane Baptiste, Sam Simmons is in Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent and Rachel Riley

  4. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown S15 E1 still E1

    1. Joe Wilkinson, Kevin Bridges, Jessica Knappett, John Cooper Clarke

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Joe Wilkinson take on guest captain Kevin Bridges and Jessica Knappett. With Dr John Cooper Clark in Dictionary Corner.

Series 16

2018 · 8 episodes · Last episode: 8 years ago

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    8. Roisin Conaty, Alan Carr, Joe Lycett, Spencer Jones

    Finale

    Jimmy Carr hosts the final in the current series. Sean Lock and Roisin Conaty take on guest captain Alan Carr and Joe Lycett. Plus guest Spencer Jones in Dictionary Corner.

  2. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown S16 E7 still E7

    7. Kevin Bridges, Joe Wilkinson, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Adam Kay

    Sean Lock and Kevin Bridges take on Joe Wilkinson and Victoria Coren Mitchell. Adam Kay joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

  3. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown S16 E6 still E6

    6. Richard Ayoade, Jessica Knappett, Alex Horne

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Richard Ayoade take on Jon Richardson and Jessica Knappett. Plus special guests Alex Horne and the Horne Section.

  4. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown S16 E5 still E5

    5. Phil Wang, Alan Carr, Harriet Kemsley, David O'Doherty, Joe Wilkinson

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Phil Wang take on guest captain Alan Carr and Harriet Kemsley. Plus special guests David O'Doherty and Joe Wilkinson.

  5. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown S16 E4 still E4

    4. Rob Beckett, Claudia Winkleman, Nick Mohammed, Joe Wilkinson

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Rob Beckett take on Jon Richardson and Claudia Winkleman. Plus special guests Nick Mohammed and Joe Wilkinson.

  6. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown S16 E3 still E3

    3. Miles Jupp, Alan Carr, Roisin Conaty, Ivan Brackenbury

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Miles Jupp v guest captain Alan Carr and Roisin Conaty. Ivan Brackenbury joins Susie in Dictionary Corner.

  7. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown S16 E2 still E2

    2. Katherine Ryan, Joe Wilkinson, John Cooper Clarke

    Jimmy Carr hosts with Sean Lock and Katherine Ryan who take on Jon Richardson and Joe Wilkinson in the classic words and number quiz. Dr John Cooper Clark in Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent and Rachel Riley looks after the numbers.

  8. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown S16 E1 still E1

    1. Katherine Ryan, Roisin Conaty, Jessica Hynes, Sara Pascoe, Lolly Adefope, and Morgana Robinson as "Natalie Cassidy"

    Katherine Ryan hosts a special, celebrating 100 years of women's suffrage. Roisin Conaty and Jessica Hynes go against Sara Pascoe and Lolly Adefope. Also featuring Morgana Robinson, Susie and Rachel.

Series 17

2019 · 6 episodes · Last episode: 7 years ago

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    6. Joe Wilkinson, Harriet Kelmsley, James Veitch

    Finale

    Jimmy Carr hosts the words and numbers quiz that this week pits Sean Locke and Joe Wilkinson against Jon Richardson and Harriet Kemsley. James Veitch joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

  2. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown S17 E5 still E5

    5. Michelle Wolf, Rob Beckett, Spencer Jones

    Jimmy Carr hosts the words and numbers quiz that this week pits Sean Locke and Michelle Wolf against Jon Richardson and Rob Beckett. Spencer Jones joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

  3. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown S17 E4 still E4

    4. David Mitchell, Sara Pascoe, Ellie White and Natasia Demetriou

    Jimmy Carr hosts the words and numbers quiz that this week pits Sean Locke and David Mitchell against Jon Richardson and Sara Pascoe. Ellie White and Natasia Demetriou join Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

  4. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown S17 E3 still E3

    3. Joe Wilkinson, Aisling Bea, Tom Allen

    Jimmy Carr hosts the words and numbers quiz that this week pits Sean Locke and Joe Wilkinson against guest captain Richard Ayoade and Aisling Bea. Tom Allen joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

  5. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown S17 E2 still E2

    2. Claudia Winkleman, Henning Wehn, Nick Helm

    Jimmy Carr hosts the words and numbers quiz that this week pits Sean Locke and Claudia Winkleman against Jon Richardson and Henning Wehn. Nick Helm joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

  6. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown S17 E1 still E1

    1. Johnny Vegas, Lou Sanders, Brett Domino Trio

    Jimmy Carr hosts the words and numbers quiz that this week pits Sean Locke and Johnny Vegas against guest captain Alan Carr and Lou Sanders. The Brett Domino Trio join Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

Series 18

2019 · 7 episodes · Last episode: 7 years ago

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  1. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown S18 E7 still E7

    7. Katherine Ryan, Joe Wilkinson, Adam Riches

    Finale

    Sean Lock and Katherine Ryan take on Jon Richardson and Joe Wilkinson. Adam Riches as Sean Bean is in Dictionary Corner.

  2. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown S18 E6 still E6

    6. Harriet Kemsley, Alan Carr, Catherine Tate, Adam Buxton

    Sean Lock and Harriet Kemsley take on special guest team captain Alan Carr and Catherine Tate, while Adam Buxton joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner

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    5. Sara Pascoe, Alan Carr, Tom Allen, Rosie Jones

    Sean Lock and Sara Pascoe take on Alan Carr and Tom Allen, while Rosie Jones is in Dictionary Corner.

  4. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown S18 E4 still E4

    4. Rob Beckett, Alan Carr, Sarah Millican, Nick Mohammed

    Sean Lock and Rob Beckett take on special guest team captains Alan Carr and Sarah Millican. Nick Mohammed joins Susie Dent is in Dictionary Corner, while maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the letters and numbers.

  5. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown S18 E3 still E3

    3. Joe Wilkinson, Sara Pascoe, Sam Simmons

    Sean Lock and Joe Wilkinson take on Jon Richardson and Sara Pascoe. Sam Simmons is in Dictionary Corner, while maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the letters and numbers.

  6. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown S18 E2 still E2

    2. Victoria Coren Mitchell, James Acaster, Morgana Robinson

    Sean Lock and Victoria Coren Mitchell take on Jon Richardson and James Acaster in the classic panel game. Morgana Robinson joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, with Rachel Riley.

  7. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown S18 E1 still E1

    1. Miles Jupp, Rose Matafeo, Vic Reeves

    Sean Lock and Miles Jupp take on Jon Richardson and Rose Matafeo, while Vic Reeves joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. Hosted by Jimmy Carr, with regular Countdown mathematician Rachel Riley looking after the numbers and letters.

Series 19

2020 · 6 episodes · Last episode: 6 years ago

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  1. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown S19 E6 still E6

    6. Harriet Kemsley, Chris McCausland, Nick Helm

    Finale

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Harriet Kemsley take on Jon Richardson and Chris McCausland. Nick Helm is in Dictionary Corner and Joe Wilkinson is at the numbers board.

  2. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown S19 E5 still E5

    5. Kevin Bridges, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Spencer Jones

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Kevin Bridges take on Jon Richardson and Victoria Coren Mitchell in the classic words and numbers quiz. Spencer Jones joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, and Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

  3. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown S19 E4 still E4

    4. Miles Jupp, Sophie Duker, Lee and Dean

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Miles Jupp take on Jon Richardson and Sophie Duker in the classic words and numbers quiz. Lee and Dean join Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. Joe Wilkinson is at the numbers board with Rachel Riley.

  4. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown S19 E3 still E3

    3. Richard Ayoade, Katherine Ryan, David O'Doherty

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Richard Ayoade take on Jon Richardson and Katherine Ryan. David O'Doherty is in Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent, and Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

  5. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown S19 E2 still E2

    2. Joe Wilkinson, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, The Brett Domino Trio

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Joe Wilkinson take on Jon Richardson and Kiri Pritchard-McLean. The Brett Domino Trio join Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

  6. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown S19 E1 still E1

    1. Harry Hill, Rose Matafeo, Alex Horne

    Jimmy Carr hosts the classic words and numbers quiz as Sean Lock and Harry Hill take on Jon Richardson and Rose Matafeo, while Alex Horne joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

Series 20

2020 · 3 episodes · Last episode: 6 years ago

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  1. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown S20 E3 still E3

    3. Daisy May Cooper, Richard Ayoade, Ivo Graham, Adam Buxton

    Finale

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Daisy May Cooper take on Richard Ayoade and Ivo Graham. Adam Buxton joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner and Joe Wilkinson assists Rachel Riley.

  2. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown S20 E2 still E2

    2. Tom Allen, Rosie Jones, Adam Riches

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Tom Allen take on Sean Lock and Rosie Jones. With guest Adam Riches as Sean Bean, plus experts Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.

  3. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown S20 E1 still E1

    1. Kerry Godliman, Joe Wilkinson, Mr Swallow

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Kerry Godliman take on Jon Richardson and Joe Wilkinson. With Susie Dent, Rachel Riley and Dictionary Corner guest Mr Swallow, aka Nick Mohammed.

Series 21

2021 · 6 episodes · Last episode: 5 years ago

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  1. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown S21 E6 still E6

    6. Joe Wilkinson, Lee Mack, Katherine Ryan, Brett Domino

    Finale

    Jon Richardson and Joe Wilkinson take on Lee Mack and Katherine Ryan. Brett Domino is in Dictionary Corner. Jimmy Carr hosts, with Rachel Riley and Susie Dent.

  2. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown S21 E5 still E5

    5. Lucy Beaumont, Roisin Conaty, Joe Wilkinson, Bec Hill

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont take on Roisin Conaty and Joe Wilkinson. Bec Hill joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

  3. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown S21 E4 still E4

    4. Sara Pascoe, Richard Ayoade, Nick Helm

    Jimmy Carr hosts the game show mash-up, with Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Jon Richardson and Sara Pascoe take on Sean Lock and Richard Ayoade. Nick Helm joins Susie in Dictionary Corner.

  4. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown S21 E3 still E3

    3. Harriet Kemsley, Joe Lycett, Mat Ewins

    Jimmy Carr and Rachel Riley host as Sean Lock and Harriet Kemsley compete against Jon Richardson and Joe Lycett. Mat Ewins joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

  5. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown S21 E2 still E2

    2. Paul Foot, Angela Barnes, John Cooper Clarke

    Jimmy Carr hosts with Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Sean Lock and Paul Foot take on Jon Richardson and Angela Barnes. John Cooper Clarke joins Dictionary Corner.

  6. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown S21 E1 still E1

    1. Katherine Ryan, Joe Lycett, Johnny Vegas, Christopher Bliss

    Katherine Ryan and Joe Lycett take on Sean Lock and Johnny Vegas. Jimmy Carr hosts. Rachel Riley looks after the numbers. Christopher Bliss joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

Series 22

2022 · 6 episodes · Last episode: 4 years ago

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  1. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown S22 E6 still E6

    6. Sean Lock, Harry Hill, Jon Richardson, Rosie Jones

    Finale

    Jimmy Carr hosts with `Countdown' regulars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent as Sean Lock and Harry Hill take on Jon Richardson and Rosie Jones. Mr Swallow, aka Nick Mohammed, is in Dictionary Corner.

  2. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown S22 E5 still E5

    5. Sarah Millican, Nish Kumar, Jon Richardson, Maisie Adam

    Jimmy Carr hosts with Countdown regulars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent as Sarah Millican and Nish Kumar take on Jon Richardson and Maisie Adam. David O'Doherty joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

  3. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown S22 E4 still E4

    4. Lee Mack, Joe Wilkinson, Jon Richardson, Jessica Knappett

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Lee Mack and Joe Wilkinson take on Jon Richardson and Jessica Knappett. Comedian Nigel Ng is in Dictionary Corner. Regular Countdown mathematician Rachel Riley and lexicographer Susie Dent are on hand to adjudicate

  4. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown S22 E3 still E3

    3. Roisin Conaty, Asim Chaudhry, Jon Richardson, Josh Widdicombe

    Jimmy Carr hosts, as Roisin Conaty and Asim Chaudhry take on Jon Richardson and Josh Widdicombe. Bill Bailey is in Dictionary Corner. Regular Countdown mathematician Rachel Riley and lexicographer Susie Dent are on hand to adjudicate

  5. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown S22 E2 still E2

    2. Jack Dee, Tom Allen, Jon Richardson, Judi Love

    Jimmy Carr hosts with Countdown regulars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent as Jack Dee and Tom Allen take on Jon Richardson and Judi Love. Dr John Cooper Clarke is in Dictionary Corner.

  6. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown S22 E1 still E1

    1. Roisin Conaty, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Jon Richardson, Rob Beckett

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Roisin Conaty and Kiri Pritchard-McLean take on Jon Richardson and Rob Beckett. Comedian Huge Davies is in Dictionary Corner. Regular Countdown mathematician Rachel Riley and lexicographer Susie Dent are on hand to adjudicate

Series 23

2022 · 6 episodes · Last episode: 4 years ago

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  1. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown S23 E6 still E6

    6. Jonathan Ross, Russell Kane, Alan Carr, Judi Love

    Finale

    Jimmy Carr hosts the words and numbers game show mash-up, with `Countdown' regulars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Jonathan Ross and Russell Kane take on Alan Carr and Judi Love. Josh Jones is in Dictionary Corner.

  2. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown S23 E5 still E5

    5. Jon Richardson, Nabil Abdulrashid, Roisin Conaty, Joe Wilkinson

    Jimmy Carr hosts the words and numbers game show mash-up, with `Countdown' regulars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Roisin Conaty and Joe Wilkinson play against Jon Richardson and Nabil Abdulrashid. David O'Doherty is in Dictionary Corner.

  3. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown S23 E4 still E4

    4. Jon Richardson, Chris McCausland, Richard Ayoade, Sara Pascoe

    Jimmy Carr hosts the words and numbers game show mash-up, with Countdown regulars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Richard Ayoade and Sara Pascoe take on Jon Richardson and Chris McCausland. Morgana Robinson is in Dictionary Corner.

  4. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown S23 E3 still E3

    3. Jon Richardson, Jo Brand, Joe Wilkinson, Jamali Maddix

    Jimmy Carr hosts the words and numbers game show mash-up, with Countdown regulars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Jon Richardson and Jo Brand take on Joe Wilkinson and Jamali Maddix. Rachel Parris is in Dictionary Corner.

  5. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown S23 E2 still E2

    2. Alan Carr, Harriet Kemsley, Jonathan Ross, Maisie Adam

    Jimmy Carr hosts the words and numbers game show mash-up, with `Countdown' regulars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Alan Carr and Harriet Kemsley play against Jonathan Ross and Maisie Adam. Huge Davies is in Dictionary Corner.

  6. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown S23 E1 still E1

    1. Jon Richardson, Lucy Beaumont, Richard Ayoade, Joe Wilkinson

    Jimmy Carr hosts with Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont take on Richard Ayoade and Joe Wilkinson and Finlay Christie finds himself in Dictionary Corner.

Series 24

2023 · 2 episodes · Last episode: 3 years ago

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  1. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown S24 E2 still E2

    2. Sarah Millican, Phil Wang, Tom Allen, Roisin Conaty

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Sarah Millican and Phil Wang take on Tom Allen and Roisin Conaty. Sam Campbell joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. With Rachel Riley.

  2. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown S24 E1 still E1

    1. Jonathan Ross, Joe Wilkinson, Roisin Conaty, Ahir Shah

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Jonathan Ross and Joe Wilkinson take on Roisin Conaty and Ahir Shah. Catherine Cohen joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner while Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon looks after the numbers and letters.

Series 25

2024 · 5 episodes · Last episode: 2 years ago

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  1. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown S25 E5 still E5

    5. Jon Richardson, Asim Chaudhry, Joe Wilkinson, Roisin Conaty

    Jimmy Carr presents as Jon Richardson and Asim Chaudhry take on Joe Wilkinson and Roisin Conaty. Lucy Pearman is in Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

  2. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown S25 E4 still E4

    4. Rhod Gilbert, Sarah Millican, Judi Love, Joe Lycett

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Rhod Gilbert and Sarah Millican go head-to-head with Judi Love and Joe Lycett. Jazz Emu joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

  3. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown S25 E3 still E3

    3. Rob Brydon, Katherine Parkinson, Jon Richardson, Babatunde Aléshé

    Jimmy Carr hosts the game show mash-up, as Rob Brydon and Katherine Parkinson take on Jon Richardson and Babatunde Aléshé. With Joe Wilkinson and Adam Buxton.

  4. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown S25 E2 still E2

    2. Joe Wilkinson, Rob Beckett, Sarah Millican Jamali Maddix

    Jimmy Carr and Rachel Riley host the anarchic game show. Rob Beckett and Joe Wilkinson take on Sarah Millican and Jamali Maddix. Glenn Moore joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

  5. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown S25 E1 still E1

    1. Harriet Kemsley, Lee Mack, Munya Chawawa, David O'Doherty

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Harriet Kemsley take on Lee Mack and Munya Chawawa. David O'Doherty joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

Series 26

2024 · 5 episodes · Last episode: 2 years ago

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  1. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown S26 E5 still E5

    5. Richard Ayoade, Kemah Bob, Jonathan Ross, Maisie Adam, Sarah Keyworth

    Finale

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Richard Ayoade and Kemah Bob take on Jonathan Ross and Maisie Adam in the classic words and numbers quiz. Sarah Keyworth joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon fills in for Rachel Riley looking after the letters and numbers.

  2. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown S26 E4 still E4

    4. Katherine Ryan, Richard Ayoade, Laura Smyth, Mat Ewins

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Katherine Ryan take on Richard Ayoade and Laura Smyth. Mat Ewins joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

  3. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown S26 E3 still E3

    3. Alan Carr, Munya Chawawa, Sarah Millican, Gary Delaney, Don Rodolfo

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Alan Carr and Munya Chawawa take on Sarah Millican and Gary Delaney. Don Rodolfo joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

  4. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown S26 E2 still E2

    2. Sarah Millican, Tom Allen, Joe Wilkinson, Rosie Jones, Mr Swallow

    Jimmy Carr hosts the raucous game show mash-up, as Sarah Millican and Tom Allen take on Joe Wilkinson and Rosie Jones. Mr Swallow (Nick Mohammed) joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the numbers.

  5. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown S26 E1 still E1

    1. Dan Tiernan, Richard Ayoade, Katherine Ryan, John Kearns

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Dan Tiernan take on Richard Ayoade and Katherine Ryan. John Kearns joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

Series 27

2025 · 5 episodes · Last episode: 1 year ago

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  1. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown S27 E5 still E5

    5. Amy Gledhill, Richard Ayoade, Guz Khan & Sam Campbell

    Finale

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Amy Gledhill take on Richard Ayoade and Guz Khan. Sam Campbell joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. With Rachel Riley.

  2. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown S27 E4 still E4

    4. Big Zuu, Danny Dyer, Helen Bauer & Mat Ewins

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Big Zuu take on Danny Dyer and Helen Bauer. Mat Ewins joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. With Rachel Riley.

  3. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown S27 E3 still E3

    3. Guz Khan, Katherine Ryan, Joe Wilkinson & Alasdair Beckett-King

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Guz Khan take on Katherine Ryan and Joe Wilkinson. Alasdair Beckett-King joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. Rachel Riley does the math.

  4. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown S27 E2 still E2

    2. Rosie Jones, Joe Wilkinson, Phil Wang & Dr John Cooper Clarke

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Rosie Jones take on Joe Wilkinson and Phil Wang. Dr John Cooper Clarke joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. With Rachel Riley.

  5. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown S27 E1 still E1

    1. Sarah Millican, Josh Widdicombe, Alan Carr & Thanyia Moore

    Jimmy Carr presents as Sarah Millican and Josh Widdicombe take on Alan Carr and Thanyia Moore. The Delightful Sausage join Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. With Rachel Riley.

Series 28

2025 · 5 episodes · Last episode: 1 year ago

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  1. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown S28 E5 still E5

    5. Lucy Beaumont, Rob Brydon, Joe Wilkinson & Huge Davies

    Jimmy Carr, Rachel Riley and Susie Dent host the comedically contorted Countdown mash-up. This time, Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont take on Rob Brydon and Joe Wilkinson, with Huge Davies in Dictionary Corner.

  2. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown S28 E4 still E4

    4. Roisin Conaty, Phil Wang, Joe Wilkinson, Lou Sanders & David O'Doherty

    Jimmy Carr hosts with Countdown regulars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Roisin Conaty and Phil Wang play against Joe Wilkinson and Lou Sanders, with David O'Doherty joining Susie in Dictionary Corner.

  3. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown S28 E3 still E3

    3. Joe Wilkinson, Alex Brooker, Kevin Bridges, Judi Love & Brian Butterfield

    Jimmy Carr hosts another helping of chaos, comedy and Countdown. Joe Wilkinson and Alex Brooker take on Kevin Bridges and Judi Love. Brian Butterfield (Peter Serafinowicz) joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the numbers.

  4. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown S28 E2 still E2

    2. Joe Wilkinson, Josh Widdicombe, Rhod Gilbert, Thaniya Moore & Frankie Monroe

    Jimmy Carr hosts the chaotic comedy twist on Channel 4's classic brainteaser quiz. In this episode, Joe Wilkinson and Josh Widdicombe take on Rhod Gilbert and Thaniya Moore. Frankie Monroe (Joe Kent-Walters) joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the numbers.

  5. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown S28 E1 still E1

    1. Bob Mortimer, Tom Allen, Richard Ayoade, Harriet Dyer & Ian Smith

    Jimmy Carr returns with a brand-new series of the chaotic comedy twist on Channel 4's classic words and numbers quiz. In this episode, Richard Ayoade and Harriet Dyer take on Bob Mortimer and Tom Allen. Ian Smith's in Dictionary Corner with legendary lexicographer Susie Dent, while maths machine Rachel Riley looks after the numbers. And Joe Wilkinson - quite literally - drops in. Because of course he does.

Series 29

2026 · 3 episodes · Last episode: 9 months ago

Rob Beckett takes up the permanent role of team captain and Judi Love joins the show as a regular returning guest in the show’s 29th series.

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    3. Judi Love, Rob Beckett, Miles Jupp & Róisín and Chiara

    Finale

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Judi Love take on Rob Beckett and Miles Jupp. And a special guest parachutes in to help the losing team.

  2. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown S29 E2 still E2

    2. Roisin Conaty, Rob Beckett, Kiell Smith-Bynoe & Lou Wall

    Jimmy Carr, Rachel Riley and Susie Dent host. Jon Richardson and Roisin Conaty take on Rob Beckett and Kiell Smith-Bynoe. Lou Wall joins Susie in Dictionary Corner.

  3. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown S29 E1 still E1

    1. Judi Love, Rob Beckett, Katherine Parkinson & Spencer Jones

    The 29th series kicks off with Jon Richardson and Judi Love taking on new team captain Rob Beckett and Katherine Parkinson. Spencer Jones joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

Series 30

2026 · 6 episodes · Last episode: 3 months ago

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  2. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown S30 E2 still E2

    2. Episode 2

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Rob Beckett and Katherine Ryan take on Jon Richardson and Fatiha El-Ghorri in an ever-so-twisted version of the classic quiz. Susie Dent's in Dictionary Corner and Rachel Riley's doing her thang with the letters and numbers. Plus: special guests Jake Lambert and the Brett Domino Trio.

  3. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown S30 E1 still E1

    1. Episode 1

    Jimmy Carr hosts with Susie Dent and Rachel Riley, as Jon Richardson and Harriet Kemsley take on Rob Beckett and Richard Ayoade. Plus: special guests Nick Mohammed and Joe Wilkinson.

Cast & crew

  • Joe Wilkinson

    Joe Wilkinson

    Self

  • Jessica Knappett

    Jessica Knappett

    Self

  • John Cooper Clarke

    John Cooper Clarke

    Self

  • Victoria Coren Mitchell

    Victoria Coren Mitchell

    Self

  • Dane Baptiste

    Dane Baptiste

    Self

  • Sam Simmons

    Sam Simmons

    Self

  • Josh Widdicombe

    Josh Widdicombe

    Self

  • Bill Bailey

    Bill Bailey

    Self

  • Cariad Lloyd

    Cariad Lloyd

    Self - Contestant

  • Elis James

    Elis James

    Self - Dictionary Corner

  • Jon Robins

    Self - Dictionary Corner

  • Kathy Burke

    Kathy Burke

    Self - Contestant

  • Johnny Vegas

    Johnny Vegas

    Self

  • Bob Mortimer

    Bob Mortimer

    Self

  • Fay Ripley

    Fay Ripley

    Self - Contestant

  • Alex Horne

    Alex Horne

    Self

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown FAQ

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The most recent episode of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Season 30 Episode 2, aired on August 7, 2026.

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8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown has 30 seasons with 166 episodes in total.

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8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown first aired on Channel 4 on April 12, 2013.

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    Synopsis: The Eurovision Song Contest is an international song competition, organised annually by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and featuring participants representing primarily European countries. Each participating country submits an original song to be performed on live television and radio, transmitted to national broadcasters via the EBU's Eurovision and Euroradio networks, with competing countries then casting votes for the other countries' songs to determine the winner.

  • America's Funniest Home Videos poster

    6.7

    S37 · E2 1 month ago

    America's Funniest Home Videos

    Synopsis: America's Funniest Home Videos is the longest-running primetime entertainment show in ABC history. Each week AFV shines the spotlight on hilarious videos. Fans tune in to witness failures and fiascos and to submit their own mishaps for their chance at stardom.

  • GOING SEVENTEEN poster

    9.8

    S10 · E16 3 weeks ago

    GOING SEVENTEEN

    Synopsis: GOING SEVENTEEN is a variety show by SEVENTEEN. The show is all about SEVENTEEN doing activities, challenges and everything else.

  • Güldür Güldür Show poster

    8.1

    S15 · E1 3 weeks ago

    Güldür Güldür Show

    Synopsis: Güldür Güldür Show, which has won the admiration of everyone with its legendary cast, continues to bring a new approach to many topics from family to love, fame to technology, football to friendship with its unique sense of humour.

  • Single's Inferno poster

    7.6

    S5 · E12 9 months ago

    Single's Inferno

    Synopsis: On a deserted island, flirtatious singles look for love, because only as a couple can they leave the island for a romantic date in paradise.

  • The Grand Tour poster

    8.0

    S6 · E1 2 years ago

    The Grand Tour

    Synopsis: Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May are back with a show about adventure, excitement and friendship... as long as you accept that the people you call friends are also the ones you find extremely annoying. Sometimes it's even a show about cars. Follow them on their global adventure.

  • Master In The House poster

    6.5

    S2 · E16 3 years ago

    Master In The House

    Synopsis: Almost everyone has a question regarding life and the goal of life. In order to find the answer, the four young men with full of curiosity regarding their lives, Lee Seung Gi, Lee Sang Yun, Yuk Seong Jae, and Yang Se Hyeong, head to find their master to learn things and get a correct answer. They find the master and spend a day in the master’s place to learn things that they didn’t know, and wish to know. Whom will they get to meet? And what will they learn throughout the stay?

  • Grand Prix poster

    6.8

    S19 · E9 2 months ago

    Grand Prix

    Synopsis: El Grand Prix del verano is a Spanish TV program created by Francesco Bosserman and produced by Europroducciones. It had broadcast by TVE 1 in 1995-2005, but since 2007 is broadcast by some channels of the FORTA group. Is the longest running game show in Spain with 15 years on air.

  • Wetten, dass..? poster

    5.6

    S33 · E2 13 years ago

    Wetten, dass..?

    Synopsis: A long-running German-language entertainment television show based on the format of the British show You Bet! and the American show Wanna Bet?.

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