The BEST episodes of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown season 29
Every episode of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown season 29, 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 29!
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 - Jon Richardson & Roisin Conaty, Rob Beckett & Kiell Smith-Bynoe, Lou Wall
Season 29 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/23/2026
Jimmy Carr hosts the comedy words-and-numbers quiz, with Jon Richardson and Roisin Conaty taking on new team captain Rob Beckett and Kiell Smith-Bynoe. Countdown regulars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent are on hand to adjudicate, with Susie joined by Lou Wall in Dictionary Corner.
#2 - Jon Richardson & Judi Love, Rob Beckett & Katherine Parkinson, Spencer Jones
Season 29 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/16/2026
Jimmy Carr hosts a brand new series. Jon Richardson and Judi Love take on Rob Beckett and Katherine Parkinson. Spencer Jones joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the numbers.
#3 - Jon Richardson & Judi Love, Rob Beckett & Miles Jupp, Róisín and Chiara
Season 29 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/30/2026
Jimmy Carr hosts, with Jon Richardson and Judi Love taking on Rob Beckett and Miles Jupp. Comedy duo Róisín and Chiara join Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. Rachel Riley's on the numbers and letters. And Dane Buckley parachutes in to help the losing team.