The BEST episodes of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Every episode of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown!
Da-da, da-da, da-da-da-da, DOOF! Jimmy Carr hosts the anarchic game show mash-up with the help of Rachel Riley and Susie Dent, as a barrage of comedians take on the numbers and letters.
#1 - 1980s Special: Lee Mack, David O'Doherty, Henning Wehn, Vic Reeves
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/20/2013
This show gets a 1980s makeover as part of Channel 4 80s Night. Jimmy Carr hosts a new edition of the ultimate 80s words and numbers quiz show, launched in 1982. Jon Richardson and special guest captain Lee Mack are joined by celebrity guests Henning Wehn and David O'Doherty. Countdown regular Susie Dent is joined by Vic Reeves in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley provides the letters and numbers with a little 'help' from comedian Joe Wilkinson.
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#2 - Lee Mack, Bob Mortimer, Adam Hills, Alex Horne and The Horne Section
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/13/2013
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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#8 - Roisin Conaty, Jonathan Ross, David O'Doherty
Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/6/2014
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.
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#11 - Jo Brand, Jon O'Neill, Vic Reeves, Rob Beckett, Adam Buxton
Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/19/2014
Jimmy Carr hosts with Vic Reeves and Jo Brand alongside Sean Lock and Jon Richardson. Adam Buxton joins Susie Dent, Rachel Riley looks after the numbers, plus a special appearance from Rob Beckett.
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#14 - Jason Manford, Roisin Conaty, Sam Simmons
Season 8 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/15/2016
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
#16 - Bob Mortimer, Holly Walsh, Isy Suttie, Claudia Winkleman
Season 9 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/3/2016
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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#17 - Henning Wehn, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Tom Allen, Pat Sharp, Joe Wilkinson
Season 10 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/5/2016
Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Henning Wehn go up against Jon Richardson and Victoria Coren Mitchell. Tom Allen joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. and Rachel Riley looks after the letters and numbers.
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#19 - Richard Ayoade, Katherine Ryan, David O'Doherty
Season 19 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/23/2020
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.
#20 - Victoria Coren Mitchell, James Acaster, Natalie Cassidy (Morgana Robinson)
Season 18 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/2/2019
Sean Lock and Victoria Coren Mitchell take on Jon Richardson and James Acaster in the classic panel game. Natalie Cassidy (Morgana Robinson) joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, with Rachel Riley.
#21 - Joe Wilkinson, Sara Pascoe, Sam Simmons
Season 18 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/9/2019
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.
#22 - Rob Beckett, Alan Carr, Sarah Millican, Mr Swallow (Nick Mohammed)
Season 18 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/16/2019
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.
#23 - Sara Pascoe, Alan Carr, Tom Allen, Rosie Jones, Joe Wilkinson
Season 18 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/23/2019
Sean Lock and Sara Pascoe take on Alan Carr and Tom Allen, while Rosie Jones is in Dictionary Corner
#24 - Harriet Kemsley, Alan Carr, Catherine Tate, Adam Buxton
Season 18 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/30/2019
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
#25 - Katherine Ryan, Joe Wilkinson, Sean Bean (Adam Riches), Paul Young
Season 18 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/6/2019
Sean Lock and Katherine Ryan take on Jon Richardson and Joe Wilkinson. Adam Riches is in Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent. With Rachel Riley and Jimmy Carr.