The BEST episodes of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown season 26

Every episode of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown season 26, 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 season 26!

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.

Last Updated: 12/16/2024Network: Channel 4Status: Continuing
Jon Richardson, Katherine Ryan, Richard Ayoade, Laura Smyth, Mat Ewins
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7.72
36 votes

#1 - Jon Richardson, Katherine Ryan, Richard Ayoade, Laura Smyth, Mat Ewins

Season 26 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/9/2024

Jimmy Carr hosts a hybrid of the comedy panel show and the words-and-numbers quiz, as Jon Richardson and Katherine Ryan take on Richard Ayoade and Laura Smyth. Mathematician Rachel Riley looks after the letters and numbers, while Mat Ewins joins lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. Note: First broadcast on BBC UKTV in Australia and New Zealand on 24 January 2024.

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Alan Carr, Munya Chawawa, Sarah Millican, Gary Delaney, Don Rodolfo
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7.58
45 votes

#2 - Alan Carr, Munya Chawawa, Sarah Millican, Gary Delaney, Don Rodolfo

Season 26 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/2/2024

Jimmy Carr hosts a hybrid of the comedy panel show and the words-and-numbers quiz, as Alan Carr and Munya Chawawa take on Sarah Millican and Gary Delaney. Mathematician Rachel Riley looks after the letters and numbers, while Don Rodolfo - aka Ciarán Dowd - joins lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

Richard Ayoade, Kemah Bob, Jonathan Ross, Maisie Adam, Sarah Keyworth
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7.48
29 votes

#3 - Richard Ayoade, Kemah Bob, Jonathan Ross, Maisie Adam, Sarah Keyworth

Season 26 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/16/2024

Jimmy Carr hosts as Richard Ayoade and Kemah Bob take on Jonathan Ross and Maisie Adam. With Sarah Keyworth, Susie Dent and Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon. Note: First broadcast on BBC UKTV in Australia and New Zealand on 14 February 2024.

Jon Richardson, Dan Tiernan, Richard Ayoade, Katherine Ryan, John Kearns
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7.33
45 votes

#4 - Jon Richardson, Dan Tiernan, Richard Ayoade, Katherine Ryan, John Kearns

Season 26 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/19/2024

Jimmy Carr hosts a hybrid of the comedy panel show and the words-and-numbers quiz, as Jon Richardson and Dan Tiernan take on Richard Ayoade and Katherine Ryan. Mathematician Rachel Riley looks after the letters and numbers, while John Kearns joins lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

Sarah Millican, Tom Allen, Joe Wilkinson, Rosie Jones, Mr Swallow
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7.11
37 votes

#5 - Sarah Millican, Tom Allen, Joe Wilkinson, Rosie Jones, Mr Swallow

Season 26 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/26/2024

Jimmy Carr hosts a hybrid of the comedy panel show and the words-and-numbers quiz, as Sarah Millican and Tom Allen take on Joe Wilkinson and Rosie Jones. Mathematician Rachel Riley looks after the letters and numbers, while Mr Swallow joins lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.