The BEST episodes of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown season 28

Every episode of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown season 28, 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 28!

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: 8/3/2025Network: Channel 4Status: Continuing
Richard Ayoade & Harriet Dyer, Bob Mortimer & Tom Allen, Ian Smith
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7.52
21 votes

#1 - Richard Ayoade & Harriet Dyer, Bob Mortimer & Tom Allen, Ian Smith

Season 28 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/25/2025

Jimmy Carr returns with a brand-new series of the chaotic comedy twist on Channel 4's classic words and numbers quiz. In this episode, Richard Ayoade and Harriet Dyer take on Bob Mortimer and Tom Allen. Ian Smith's in Dictionary Corner with legendary lexicographer Susie Dent, while maths machine Rachel Riley looks after the numbers. And Joe Wilkinson - quite literally - drops in. Because of course he does.

Joe Wilkinson & Josh Widdicombe, Rhod Gilbert & Thaniya Moore, Frankie Monroe
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7.00
11 votes

#2 - Joe Wilkinson & Josh Widdicombe, Rhod Gilbert & Thaniya Moore, Frankie Monroe

Season 28 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/1/2025

Jimmy Carr hosts the chaotic comedy twist on Channel 4's classic brainteaser quiz. In this episode, Joe Wilkinson and Josh Widdicombe take on Rhod Gilbert and Thaniya Moore. Frankie Monroe (Joe Kent-Walters) joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the numbers.