The WORST episodes of Taskmaster (NZ)
Every episode of Taskmaster (NZ) ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst 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 - 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.
#2 - Sweet Navel Orange
Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/10/2022
Paul Williams jumps behind the camera for episode six. Kura Forrester becomes a superhero and the comedians' superstitions are put to the test.
#3 - Gluten Free.
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/21/2020
In the very first episode of Taskmaster NZ we watch Brynley Stent touch bread and regret it instantly. Guy Williams debates whether or not a cocktail is a cocktail without alcohol and we find out who makes the best sculpture.
#4 - Community Hip-Hop
Season 6 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/8/2025
The comedians make a mess playing dominos, Pax takes on a difficult game of golf, and Alice and Bree attempt to dazzle senior citizens with technology.
#5 - The Prime Minister Thanks You
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/3/2022
It's the halfway point of the season, and our comedians all set out to create history. Water gets thrown, terrible investments are shown, and Josh Thomson tries not to touch a cow.
#6 - 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.
#9 - 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.
#10 - 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.
#11 - 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.
#12 - 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.
#13 - A Political Hotcake.
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/28/2020
We find out which comedian is the most musically talented, we watch Guy Williams put the crew in danger and we find out who can draw the best map of New Zealand... using a breakfast spread.
#14 - 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!
#15 - D.A.P.
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/4/2020
Our Taskmaster plays charades, Angella Dravid makes Paul Williams very uncomfortable, and it's the first team task of the series.
#17 - Best Friends
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/24/2022
The caravan is covered in tasks, we see five things the Taskmaster has never seen, and Chris Parker makes a new best friend.
#18 - 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.
#19 - Herbs and Spices
Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/27/2022
This episode finally settles the debate of who is the smartest comedian, Justine Smith searches for a duck, and our teams go for a drive.
#20 - Comfortable in Your Own Skin
Season 6 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/15/2025
The penultimate episode of season 6 sees Jack get it just right, a carefully crafted musical of five parts, and a quick call to some past contestants to help complete a task.
#21 - 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.
#22 - 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.
#23 - 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.
#24 - 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.
#25 - Mexican Lasagna
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/20/2022
This episode sees Jeremy Wells getting scared, some questionable flags being created, and Chris Parker hanging out the washing.