The WORST episodes of Shooting Stars

Every episode of Shooting Stars ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Shooting Stars!

Cult comedy panel show hosted by Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer, with celebrity guests, surreal humour and an absurd challenge for one lucky member of the winning team.

Last Updated: 12/26/2025Network: BBC TwoStatus: Ended
Jake Wood, Gabby Logan, Jimmy Anderson, Matt Berry
star
6.61
62 votes

#1 - Jake Wood, Gabby Logan, Jimmy Anderson, Matt Berry

Season 8 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/22/2011

On Jack's team this time are EastEnders hard man Jake Wood and sports journalist Gabby Logan. Ulrika is joined by cricket legend Jimmy Anderson and Matt Berry who takes on a different character for one night only. Jimmy is rendered speechless after an appearance from show regular, puppet Archie Andrews, who has a very special gift in his hand. The final challenge is a tribute to hit game show The Cube, with an incredible prize on offer for the winner.

Directors: Ian Trill
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Nell McAndrew, Michael Winner
star
7.00
1 votes

#2 - Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Nell McAndrew, Michael Winner

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/10/2002

Eddie Izzard, Melanie Sykes, Glenn Hugill, Carol Vorderman
star
7.00
1 votes

#3 - Eddie Izzard, Melanie Sykes, Glenn Hugill, Carol Vorderman

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/10/1997

Directors: Mark Mylod
Adam Ant, Fern Britton, Wayne Hemingway, Melinda Messenger
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7.00
1 votes

#4 - Adam Ant, Fern Britton, Wayne Hemingway, Melinda Messenger

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/31/1997

Christmas Special - Louise Nurding, Mark Owen, Melvyn Hayes, Lorraine Kelly
star
7.00
1 votes

#5 - Christmas Special - Louise Nurding, Mark Owen, Melvyn Hayes, Lorraine Kelly

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/22/1997

David Emanuel, Judith Hann, Mark Homer, Lisa Stansfield
star
7.00
1 votes

#6 - David Emanuel, Judith Hann, Mark Homer, Lisa Stansfield

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/7/1997

Directors: Mark Mylod
Simon Day, Jordan, Goldie
star
7.00
1 votes

#7 - Simon Day, Jordan, Goldie

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/13/2002

Bradley Walsh, Debbie McGee, David Dickinson
star
7.00
1 votes

#8 - Bradley Walsh, Debbie McGee, David Dickinson

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/3/2002

Nicky Clarke, Tania Strecker, Quentin Willson
star
7.00
1 votes

#9 - Nicky Clarke, Tania Strecker, Quentin Willson

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/17/2002

Craig Cash, Lisa Rogers, Chris Greener
star
7.00
1 votes

#10 - Craig Cash, Lisa Rogers, Chris Greener

Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/24/2002

Geoff Capes, Patsy Kensit, Damon Hill
star
7.00
1 votes

#11 - Geoff Capes, Patsy Kensit, Damon Hill

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/3/2002

Jeremy Edwards, Amanda Donohoe, Curtis Stigers
star
7.00
1 votes

#12 - Jeremy Edwards, Amanda Donohoe, Curtis Stigers

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/13/2002

Lucy Benjamin, Jessica Taylor, Jo Whiley
star
7.00
1 votes

#13 - Lucy Benjamin, Jessica Taylor, Jo Whiley

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/3/2002

Christmas Special - Ronnie Wood, Ricky Tomlinson, Joanna Page, Thandie Newton
star
7.00
29 votes

#14 - Christmas Special - Ronnie Wood, Ricky Tomlinson, Joanna Page, Thandie Newton

Season 7 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/30/2010

Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer return for a special Christmas episode of their hit comedy quiz show. Their guests are Rolling Stone legend Ronnie Wood, Hollywood movie star Thandie Newton, comedy favourite Ricky Tomlinson and Gavin and Stacey star Joanna Page. Team captains Ulrika Jonsson and Jack Dee try to make sure there is peace and goodwill throughout proceedings, while scorekeeper Angelos Epithemiou keeps things merry and bright. Folk singers Mulligan and O'Hare sing a medley of moving Christmas songs, while Angelos tries to move in with one of the guests. Then, in a series first, Ronnie and Ricky go head to head in the final nailbiting challenge, competing in a race around the set.

Directors: Ian Trill
Julia Bradbury, Martin Freeman, Paddy Considine
star
7.00
3 votes

#15 - Julia Bradbury, Martin Freeman, Paddy Considine

Season 6 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/9/2009

TV presenter Julia Bradbury, and actors Paddy Considine and Martin Freeman are this week's foils on Vic and Bob's wonderfully silly panel show.

Liz McClarnon, Ricky Wilson, Gregg Wallace
star
7.00
3 votes

#16 - Liz McClarnon, Ricky Wilson, Gregg Wallace

Season 6 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/2/2009

Former Atomic Kitten Liz McClarnon, Kaiser Chiefs' lead singer Ricky Wilson and chef Gregg Wallace, join Vic and Bob on the daftest panel show of them all.

Christmas Special - Robin Gibb, Hugh Laurie, Anthea Turner
star
7.00
1 votes

#17 - Christmas Special - Robin Gibb, Hugh Laurie, Anthea Turner

Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/22/2002

Frankie Fraser, Lisa Barbuscia, Barry McGuigan
star
7.00
1 votes

#18 - Frankie Fraser, Lisa Barbuscia, Barry McGuigan

Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/15/2002

Les Dennis, Alex Sibley, Penny Smith
star
7.00
1 votes

#19 - Les Dennis, Alex Sibley, Penny Smith

Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/1/2002

Norman Cook, Zoe Ball, Valerie Singleton
star
7.00
1 votes

#20 - Norman Cook, Zoe Ball, Valerie Singleton

Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/24/2002

Nick Moran, Stuart Hall, Tess Daly
star
7.00
1 votes

#21 - Nick Moran, Stuart Hall, Tess Daly

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/17/2002

Eddy Grant, Victoria Silvstedt, Sabrina Washington
star
7.00
1 votes

#22 - Eddy Grant, Victoria Silvstedt, Sabrina Washington

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/10/2002

Clement Freud, Myleene Klass, Claire Goose
star
7.00
1 votes

#23 - Clement Freud, Myleene Klass, Claire Goose

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/27/2002

Brendan Cole, Chris Kamara, John Simpson, Tulisa Contostavlos
star
7.03
30 votes

#24 - Brendan Cole, Chris Kamara, John Simpson, Tulisa Contostavlos

Season 7 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/27/2010

Joining Vic, Bob, Ulrika, Jack and Angelos on the hit comedy quiz this week are Strictly dancer Brendan Cole, football pundit Chris Kamara, war correspondent John Simpson and Tulisa from top pop group N-Dubz.

Tamzin Outhwaite, Mani, Micky Flanagan, Charlie Higson
star
7.10
31 votes

#25 - Tamzin Outhwaite, Mani, Micky Flanagan, Charlie Higson

Season 8 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/12/2011

Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer host the comedy panel show with team captains Jack Dee and Ulrika Jonsson. Jack is joined by glamorous actress Tamzin Outhwaite and Stone Roses' legendary bassist Mani. Ulrika is joined by stand-up comic Micky Flanagan and comedy actor turned author Charlie Higson. Angelos Epithemiou keeps an eye on proceedings and gives out the scores to each team as well as performing a very special rap at the start of the show. Meanwhile Vic shows off his cool new piercings and Bob shows off his pet buzzard, Phillip. During the end game, Tamzin comes face to face with a very special beast, which was specially bred for the show.

Directors: Ian Trill