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.
#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.
#3 - Miles Jupp, Aisling Bea, Nick Helm
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/10/2014
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
#4 - Bill Bailey, Josh Widdicombe, Jake Yapp
Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/11/2014
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.
#5 - Jack Dee, James Corden, Joe Lycett
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/21/2014
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.
#6 - Vic Reeves, Aisling Bea, David O'Doherty
Season 9 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/25/2016
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.
#7 - 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.
#8 - 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.
#9 - 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
#10 - Rob Beckett, Katherine Ryan, Greg Davies
Season 7 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/29/2015
Jimmy Carr hosts, while Jon Richardson and Katherine Ryan take on Sean Lock and Rob Beckett, Greg Davies is in Dictionary Corner
#11 - Rhod Gilbert, Sara Pascoe, Johnny Vegas, Joey Essex
Season 7 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/22/2015
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
#12 - 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.
#13 - Bob Mortimer, Richard Osman, Matthew Crosby
Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/18/2014
Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Bob Mortimer take on Jon Richardson and Richard Osman. Matthew Crosby joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, and Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel Riley.
#14 - Jo Brand, Claudia Winkleman, Bill Bailey
Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/4/2014
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.
#15 - 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.
#16 - Rhod Gilbert, Kevin Bridges, Josie Long
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/3/2014
Jimmy Carr hosts with captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson who are joined by Rhod Gilbert and Kevin Bridge. Josie Long and Joe Wilkinson assist Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.
#17 - Dara Ó Briain, Sharon Horgan, Adam Buxton
Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/24/2014
Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson who are joined by Dara Ó Briain and Sharon Horgan. Adam Buxton's with Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. Rachel Riley gets 'help' from Joe Wilkinson.
#18 - Stephen Mangan, Jason Manford, Tim Key
Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/27/2014
Jimmy Carr hosts, alongside Sean Lock and Jon Richardson, who are joined by Jason Manford and Stephen Mangan. Tim Key joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel Riley.
#19 - 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.
#20 - Harry Hill, Rose Matafeo, Alex Horne and The Horne Section
Season 19 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/9/2020
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.
#21 - Joe Wilkinson, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, The Brett Domino Trio (Rob J Madin, Ste Anderson)
Season 19 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/16/2020
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.
#22 - 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.
#23 - Miles Jupp, Sophie Duker, Lee and Dean (Miles Chapman, Mark O'Sullivan), Joe Wilkinson
Season 19 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/30/2020
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.
#24 - Kevin Bridges, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Spencer Jones
Season 19 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/7/2020
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.
#25 - Harriet Kemsley, Chris McCausland, Nick Helm, Joe Wilkinson
Season 19 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/14/2020
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.