The BEST episodes of Taskmaster (NZ)
Every episode of Taskmaster (NZ) ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Taskmaster (NZ)!
Jeremy Wells reigns supreme alongside his royal assistant Paul Williams, in the highly anticipated local version of Taskmaster. They'll be putting Kiwi comedians through their paces in a series of bizarre, hilarious and ingenious tasks.
#1 - The one where Rachel dies in childbirth.
Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/21/2024
The cast are asked to get on the same wavelength as Paul when it comes to fashion, we get to see five brand new biopics and there’s some trickery afoot with a complicated pirate's map and tape player.
#2 - I'm a Therapist, Not a Greengrocer
Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/15/2023
Our second episode features the first team task of the season that has Dai Henwood watching a toaster intently, a bowl of glitter breaks Bubbah, and the contestants get a chance to be Paul Williams.
#3 - Everyone Is Just a Teal Dress
Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/21/2023
Jeremy Wells reigns supreme alongside his royal assistant Paul Williams. They'll be putting comedians through a series of tasks.
#5 - Your Hand Can Do a Better Job
Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/28/2023
We’re halfway through season four and we’re celebrating with five weddings. Our comedians attempt to do their best impressions of one another, and we learn Jeremy’s opinions on some hot topics.
#6 - There Had to Be Blood
Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/29/2023
The comedians show off their most braggable items, Ray and Mel establish a new form of communication and last episode’s marriages all come to an unhappy end.
#7 - A Pretty Skux Cartwheel
Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/4/2023
Episode 7 is full of magic and wonder with our cast attempting dazzling illusions. It’s a battle of paddles as Karen tries to win a point against Paul, and we get to see Dai Henwood at his coolest.
#8 - Steroids and Cigarettes
Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/5/2023
The combination of office chairs and basketball is introduced in the eighth episode. The comedians are asked to prove their winners, and create a podcast about something vaguely interesting.
#9 - Truffle Pig
Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/11/2023
The penultimate episode of season 4 has Dai Henwood singing with himself, while Karen O’Leary launches herself from a slingshot and Bubbah attempts to complete as many tasks as possible.
#10 - Where Is Scorpio?
Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/12/2023
Tonight we will learn who will be crowned the season 4 champion and earn the right to take home a golden copy of Jeremy Wells' head.
#11 - A Long Denouement.
Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/6/2024
Taskmaster NZ is back for season 5 with Abby Howells, Ben Hurley, Hayley Sproull, Tofiga Fepulea'i and Tom Sainsbury all competing for a golden statue of Jeremy Wells’ head.
#12 - Slightly sucked pasta.
Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/7/2024
The second episode features a team task with a secret twist, we learn about the best moment of Hayley Sproull’s life, and Ben Hurley has one of the greatest athletic moments in Taskmaster history.
#13 - The Lamp Left Me On Read.
Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/13/2024
Tom Sainsbury devises a new way of eating marshmallows involving binoculars, Hayley Sproull has a meltdown over a lamp, and we see five movie trailers about a trailer.
#14 - Having a flare-up.
Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/14/2024
Episode four sees Tofiga Fepulea’i do “his favourite task”, the teams attempt to do impressions and build towers, while Ben Hurley teaches Paul how to remember every New Zealand prime minister.
#16 - A Love Bomb
Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/14/2023
Taskmaster NZ is back with Dai Henwood, Melanie Bracewell, Ray O'Leary, Sieni Leo'o Olo (aka Bubbah), and Karen O'Leary joining Jeremy Wells and his loyal assistant Paul Williams for another season of tasks.
#17 - Sierra echo xylophone.
Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/27/2024
Abby’s prize task leaves Jeremy Wells speechless, we see incredible things an incredible number of times, and Hayley attempts to finish a task months after it started.
#18 - A genie comes if you rub it.
Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/28/2024
It’s episode eight and the competition is getting close. Tom Sainsbury shows off his film making skills with a silent film, and the teams put on two very different corporate retreats.
#19 - An absolute pedant.
Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/3/2024
The penultimate episode of season five sees an insight into Paul’s bedtime routine, we get to watch balls go in holes, artworks come to life, and the reason why Ben called Hayley mustard-hands.
#20 - Oh baby it's elegance.
Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/4/2024
It’s down to the wire to find our series 5 winner. We see 5 new countries and tourism videos created, witness the greatest ever rap song about the food pyramid and see who takes home the head!
#21 - It's Like a Make A Wish.
Season 6 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/18/2025
Taskmaster NZ is back for a new season. This time Alice Snedden, Bree Tomasel, Jack Ansett, Jackie van Beek and Pax Assadi are all vying for the coveted gold trophy with a trip to space!
#22 - Toxic Sexual Energy.
Season 6 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/19/2025
The teams meet for the first time this series, with some power-dynamic plays right from the outset, and Alice hits a low point in the hunt for cake.
#23 - Get Out of My Box
Season 6 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/25/2025
Jackie's breakup takes a dramatic turn when she puts her trust in Paul, Bree uncovers a clue, and the comedians make an attempt to improve a moment from their teen years.
#24 - Who Knows Who I Am?
Season 6 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/26/2025
The teams stage a prison break, Jack takes a different approach to a climactic event, and the comedians create the most unique noises for the Taskmaster.
#25 - Two Guys on a Mop
Season 6 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/1/2025
It’s halfway through the season and we’re celebrating by sparking some life into the national anthem, and witnessing the most successful moment in Taskmaster history, according to Jack.