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 - 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
#3 - 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.
#4 - 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.
#5 - Freddie Flintoff, Rhod Gilbert, Henning Wehn
Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/13/2014
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.
#6 - 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.
#7 - Lee Mack, Rob Beckett, Rhod Gilbert, Tim Key
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/12/2013
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.
#8 - Bill Bailey, Joe Wilkinson, Isy Suttie, Joe Lycett
Season 7 - Episode 14 - Aired 8/14/2015
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.
#9 - Rhod Gilbert, Miles Jupp, Nick Helm
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/2/2013
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.
#10 - Jason Manford, Rhod Gilbert, Danny Dyer
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/26/2013
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.
#11 - 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.
#12 - Roisin Conaty, Joe Wilkinson, Lucy Beaumont, Bec Hill
Season 21 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/11/2021
Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont take on Roisin Conaty and Joe Wilkinson. Bec Hill joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, with Rachel Riley.
#13 - Katherine Ryan, Joe Wilkinson, John Cooper Clarke
Season 16 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/20/2018
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 Clarke in Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent and Rachel Riley looks after the numbers.
#14 - Johnny Vegas, Sarah Millican, Rob Beckett, Vic Reeves
Season 7 - Episode 10 - Aired 7/17/2015
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.
#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 - Josie Long, Rob Beckett, Vic Reeves
Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/20/2014
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.
#17 - 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
#18 - Kathy Burke, Josh Widdicombe, Dara Ó Briain
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/17/2014
Jimmy Carr hosts the show, with captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson who are joined by Kathy Burke and Josh Widdicombe. Dara Ó Briain and Joe Wilkinson assist Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.
#19 - Harriet Kemsley, Joe Lycett, Mat Ewins
Season 21 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/28/2021
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.
#20 - Michelle Wolf, Rob Beckett, Spencer Jones
Season 17 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/8/2019
Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Michelle Wolf take on Jon Richardson and Rob Beckett in the classic words and numbers quiz. Spencer Jones joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner
#21 - 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
#22 - 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
#23 - 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.
#24 - David Mitchell, Cariad Lloyd, Russell Howard, Sam Simmons
Season 11 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/5/2016
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.
#25 - Sarah Millican, Chris Ramsey, Abandoman
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/16/2013
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.