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 - 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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#5 - 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.
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#6 - 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.
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#7 - 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.
#8 - 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.
#9 - 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.
#10 - 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.
#11 - 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.
#12 - 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.
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#17 - Miles Jupp, Lee Mack, Catherine Tate, John Cooper Clarke
Season 11 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/1/2016
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.
#18 - 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.
#19 - Greg Davies, Holly Walsh, Vic Reeves, Chris Eubank
Season 7 - Episode 17 - Aired 9/4/2015
Jimmy Carr hosts. Sean Lock and Greg Davies take on Jon Richardson and Holly Walsh. Vic Reeves is in Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent.
#20 - Stephen Mangan, Noel Fielding, Fay Ripley, The Brett Domino Trio (Rob J Madin, Ste Anderson), Mark Murray
Season 12 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/13/2017
Jimmy Carr hosts a new edition of the panel game with Sean Lock and Stephen Mangan, who take on Noel Fielding and Fay Ripley. The Brett Domino Trio are in with Susie Dent, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.
#22 - 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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#23 - Jon Richardson & Guz Khan, Katherine Ryan & Joe Wilkinson, Alasdair Beckett-King
Season 27 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/17/2025
Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Guz Khan take on guest captain Katherine Ryan and Joe Wilkinson. Susie Dent is joined in Dictionary Corner by Alasdair Beckett-King. And maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the letters and numbers.
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#25 - 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.