The BEST episodes of Taskmaster season 1

Every episode of Taskmaster season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Taskmaster season 1!

Greg Davies is the Taskmaster, and with the help of his ever-loyal assistant Alex Horne, he will set out to test the wiles, wit, wisdom and skills of five celebrity contestants. At the end of the series, who will be crowned the Taskmaster champion?

Last Updated: 4/27/2024Network: Channel 4Status: Continuing
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The Poet and the Egg
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7.89
247 votes

#1 - The Poet and the Egg

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/11/2015

The comedians build a tower for an egg, throw teabags and draw a giant artwork. The results are kind of surprising and kind of scary. Plus, Josh Widdicombe gives Greg Davies the ultimate gift – one that they will both remember FOREVER.

Directors: Andy Devonshire
Writer: Alex Horne
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
The Last Supper
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7.88
230 votes

#2 - The Last Supper

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/1/2015

In the last episode of the series, the five comics are not only playing for homemade chowder but also for the inaugural Taskmaster series winner’s trophy. Tasks include playing golf with eggs, making a video ‘blooper’ and cooking a meal using ingredients starting with every letter of the alphabet.

Directors: Andy Devonshire
Writer: Alex Horne
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Down an Octave
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7.78
238 votes

#3 - Down an Octave

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/18/2015

This week, can Roisin Conaty, Tim Key, Romesh Ranganathan, Frank Skinner and Josh Widdicombe fill an eggcup with tears, remember an Aussie Rules football team or play Taskmaster squash?

Directors: Andy Devonshire
Writer: Alex Horne
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Little Denim Shorts
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7.65
243 votes

#4 - Little Denim Shorts

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/25/2015

Greg Davies and Alex Horne host as Frank Skinner takes a boulder onto a train for a pleasant excursion. Then, he and the other comedians try to make a Swedish man blush.

Directors: Andy Devonshire
Writer: Alex Horne
Watch Now:Apple TV
The Pie Whisperer
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7.64
318 votes

#5 - The Pie Whisperer

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/4/2015

Taskmaster Greg Davies commands his captive band of comedians to identify the contents of a table full of mystery pies, make a film backwards and high-five a fifty-five-year-old.

Directors: Andy Devonshire
Writer: Alex Horne
Watch Now:Apple TV
Melon Buffet
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7.60
340 votes

#6 - Melon Buffet

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/28/2015

Roisin Conaty, Tim Key, Romesh Ranganathan, Frank Skinner and Josh Widdicombe are tasked with trying to paint the best picture of a horse whilst riding a horse, plus there's melon-eating, bath-emptying and pop-up tents.

Directors: Andy Devonshire
Watch Now:Apple TV