The BEST episodes of Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Every episode of Michael McIntyre's Big Show ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Michael McIntyre's Big Show!

Big laughs, big stars and big surprises. Michael's up to mischief with a host of celeb guests, whether they're willing or not. It's feelgood family fun.

Last Updated: 5/10/2025Network: BBC OneStatus: Continuing

8.80

10 votes

#1 - Episode 1

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/19/2016

Family entertainment with Michael McIntyre, featuring music from Ellie Goulding and a performance from the cast of Andrew Lloyd Webber's new musical School of Rock.

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8.09

11 votes

#2 - Episode 2

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/25/2017

Family entertainment with Michael McIntyre, with Gary Barlow, music from Clean Bandit and comedy from Russell Kane. Danny Dyer hands over his phone in Celebrity Send to All.

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8.00

9 votes

#3 - Episode 1

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/18/2017

Family entertainment with Michael McIntyre, with music from Emeli Sande and stand-up comedy from Joe Lycett. Ed Balls hands over his phone in Celebrity Send to All.

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8.00

8 votes

#4 - Episode 2

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/24/2018

Family entertainment with Michael McIntyre, featuring music from Kylie Minogue. Bradley Walsh gives Michael his phone in Celebrity Send to All.

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8.00

9 votes

#5 - Christmas Special

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/25/2018

Michael McIntyre's annual festive special, featuring music from Welsh soprano Katherine Jenkins. Former footballer and TV presenter Chris Kamara plays Send to All.

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8.00

11 votes

#6 - Episode 1

Season 8 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/18/2025

BAFTA award-winning comedian Michael McIntyre returns with a new series of his Big Show, featuring Alan Carr, Jamie Oliver, Marti Pellow, Sam Thompson and Zara McDermott.

Directors: Simon Staffurth

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8.00

9 votes

#7 - Episode 3

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/3/2016

Family entertainment with Michael McIntyre, featuring music from Tom Odell and comedy from Sarah Millican. Carol Vorderman hands over her phone in Celebrity Send to All.

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7.91

11 votes

#8 - Episode 6

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/28/2016

Family entertainment with Michael McIntyre, featuring music from All Saints. A plasterer gets the shock of his life when he becomes the unexpected star of the show, and One Show host Alex Jones hands over her phone for another celebrity edition of Send to All.

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7.91

11 votes

#9 - Episode 5

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/15/2018

Family entertainment with Michael McIntyre. Anton Du Beke hands over his phone for Send to All, and there is music from Cheryl.

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7.90

10 votes

#10 - Episode 4

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/10/2016

Family entertainment with Michael McIntyre, with music from Olly Murs and Rick Astley and comedy from Al Porter. Rebecca Adlington hands over her phone in Celebrity Send to All.

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7.89

9 votes

#11 - Episode 2

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/26/2016

Family entertainment with Michael McIntyre, featuring music from OneRepublic and comedy from Russell Howard. Alexander Armstrong hands over his phone in Celebrity Send to All.

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7.86

7 votes

#12 - Episode 3

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/2/2017

Family entertainment with Michael McIntyre, with music from Jessie J and Stereophonics, and Alan Shearer hands over his phone in Celebrity Send To All.

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7.86

7 votes

#13 - Christmas Special

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/24/2017

Family entertainment with Michael McIntyre, featuring music from Seal and comedy from Bill Bailey. Alesha Dixon hands over her phone in Celebrity Send to All.

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7.83

6 votes

#14 - Episode 7

Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/5/2019

Family entertainment with Michael McIntyre. Pop star and Greatest Dancer dance captain Cheryl hands over her phone to play Send to All. Plus music from George Ezra.

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7.80

10 votes

#15 - Episode 1

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/23/2019

BAFTA award winner Michael McIntyre is joined at the London Palladium by Liam Payne and Bear Grylls.

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7.77

13 votes

#16 - Episode 1

Season 7 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/13/2024

Bafta award winner Michael McIntyre is joined at London's Theatre Royal Drury Lane by Dermot O’Leary, Tony Hadley, Tom Kerridge and Jess Glynne.

Directors: Simon Staffurth

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7.75

8 votes

#17 - Episode 4

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/8/2018

Family entertainment with Michael McIntyre, featuring music from Paloma Faith and Nile Rodgers & Chic. US actor and singer Josh Groban takes part in Send to All.

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7.75

12 votes

#18 - Episode 5

Season 7 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/10/2024

TV host AJ Odudu plays Send to All, and there's an ambitious indoor skydive prank for the Unexpected Star of the Show. Pop sensation Zara Larsson gives a show-stopping performance, and Michael is back on the road with The Wheel on Wheels to surprise a family somewhere in the UK.

Directors: Simon Staffurth

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7.71

7 votes

#19 - Episode 8

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/12/2019

Family entertainment with Michael McIntyre. With music from Snow Patrol and stand-up from Kerry Godliman, and Alan Carr takes part in Send to All.

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7.70

10 votes

#20 - Christmas Special

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/24/2016

Michael McIntyre is joined on stage by comedians Harry Enfield and Catherine Tate and there's a duet from Michael Ball and Alfie Boe.

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7.69

13 votes

#21 - Episode 3

Season 7 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/27/2024

Bafta award winner Michael McIntyre is joined at London's Theatre Royal Drury Lane by Joe Lycett and James Arthur.

Directors: Simon Staffurth

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7.67

9 votes

#22 - Episode 5

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/21/2016

Family entertainment with Michael McIntyre, featuring music from Katherine Jenkins and a hilarious Send to All as Michael takes control of Robbie Savage's mobile.

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7.63

8 votes

#23 - Episode 5

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/16/2017

Family entertainment with Michael McIntyre, featuring music from Niall Horan. Miranda Hart bravely gives Michael her phone in Celebrity Send to All.

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7.62

13 votes

#24 - Episode 4

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/7/2016

Family entertainment with Michael McIntyre, featuring music from Years and Years, comedy from Rob Beckett and a performance by the world-famous Cirque du Soleil.

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7.61

18 votes

#25 - Episode 2

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/23/2016

Family entertainment with Michael McIntyre, featuring music from Bryan Adams and Jess Glynne and comedy from Josh Widdicombe.

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