The BEST episodes of The Graham Norton Show season 12

Every episode of The Graham Norton Show season 12, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Graham Norton Show season 12!

Each week celebrity guests join Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on around the world that week. The guests poke fun and share their opinions on the main news stories that have happened. Graham is often joined by a band or artist to play the show out with.

Last Updated: 4/18/2024Network: BBC OneStatus: Continuing
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Episode 15
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9.26
42 votes

#1 - Episode 15

Season 12 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/8/2013

Graham is joined Hollywood star Mark Wahlberg, talking about his new movie Broken City; X Men and Prometheus actor Michael Fassbender; and outrageous US comic Sarah Silverman. Plus, there is music from Laura Mvula

Directors: Steve Smith
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Episode 6
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9.14
71 votes

#2 - Episode 6

Season 12 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/30/2012

The BAFTA-award-winning host continues his unique chat show with the biggest celebrities, the brightest conversation and the best jokes on TV. Together on the sofa are Hollywood star Jake Gyllenhaal, legendary comedienne Joan Rivers and petrol heads Jeremy Clarkson and James May. Plus music from chart-topping Ke$ha.

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Episode 18
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8.70
43 votes

#3 - Episode 18

Season 12 - Episode 18 - Aired 3/1/2013

Together on Graham's sofa are Sherlock Holmes star Jude Law, Ted and Family Guy actress Mila Kunis, and the legendary Dame Judi Dench. With music from Olly Murs.

Directors: Steve Smith
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Episode 5
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8.62
37 votes

#4 - Episode 5

Season 12 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/23/2012

The award-winning host continues his unique chat show. Together on the sofa are actress Helena Bonham Carter, currently starring in Great Expectations; comedian and actor Jack Whitehall; globe-trotting Brazil nut Michael Palin; and Michael Buble, who also performs in the studio.

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Episode 2
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8.52
42 votes

#5 - Episode 2

Season 12 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/26/2012

The award-winning host continues his unique chat show, with the biggest celebrities, the brightest conversation and the best jokes on television. Together on the sofa in a James Bond special are 007 himself, Daniel Craig; M's alter ego, Dame Judi Dench; and Skyfall's villain, Oscar-winner Javier Bardem.

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Episode 11
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8.46
41 votes

#6 - Episode 11

Season 12 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/11/2013

The BAFTA-award-winning host continues his unique chat show with the biggest celebrities, the brightest conversation and the best jokes on TV. Graham is joined on the sofa by the coolest movie director in the world, Quentin Tarantino, who talks about his new film Django Unchained, British actor James McAvoy, Quite Interesting comedian Alan Davies, and singing star Emeli Sandé, who also performs Clown.

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Episode 3
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8.29
38 votes

#7 - Episode 3

Season 12 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/2/2012

The award-winning host continues his unique chat show, with the biggest celebrities, the brightest conversation and the best jokes on television. Together on the sofa are singing star Robbie Williams chatting and performing his new single, Candy; comedian Paul O'Grady; and ballet star and Strictly judge Darcey Bussell.

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Episode 9
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7.90
10 votes

#8 - Episode 9

Season 12 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/21/2012

Together on Graham's sofa are Hollywood star Dustin Hoffman and comedian Billy Connolly, talking about their new film Quartet; Ab Fab queen Jennifer Saunders, creator of Spice Girls musical Viva Forever; and Time Lord Matt Smith, talking about the Christmas Day Doctor Who episode. With music from Amy McDonald.

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Episode 8
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7.85
65 votes

#9 - Episode 8

Season 12 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/14/2012

The BAFTA-award-winning host continues his unique chat show with the biggest celebrities, the brightest conversation and the best jokes on TV. Together on Graham's sofa - star of the new Hobbit film, Martin Freeman, comedian and writer Dawn French, top comic Lee Mack and music from re-formed pop princesses Girls Aloud.

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Episode 10
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7.80
10 votes

#10 - Episode 10

Season 12 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/4/2013

The BAFTA-award-winning host continues his unique chat show with the biggest celebrities, the brightest conversation and the best jokes on TV. He is joined by international singing star Josh Groban, acclaimed actress and former Doctor Who companion Billie Piper, and top comedian Frank Skinner. With music and chat from dance maestro Example.

Episode 17
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7.72
39 votes

#11 - Episode 17

Season 12 - Episode 17 - Aired 2/22/2013

Graham is joined by Richard Gere, John Malkovich, Saoirse Ronan and Taylor Swift.

Directors: Steve Smith
Episode 1
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7.55
11 votes

#12 - Episode 1

Season 12 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/19/2012

The award-winning host returns with a new series of his chat show. He is joined by Arnold Schwarzenegger, Miranda Hart and Ronnie Corbett, with music from singer-songwriter Usher.

Episode 16
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7.43
14 votes

#13 - Episode 16

Season 12 - Episode 16 - Aired 2/15/2013

Graham is joined by Hurt Locker and Avengers star Jeremy Renner and actress Gemma Arterton, talking about their new movie Hansel and Gretel - Witch Hunters. Plus comedian Matt Lucas, cooking legend Delia Smith, and music from Rita Ora.

Directors: Steve Smith
Compilation Show
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7.33
6 votes

#14 - Compilation Show

Season 12 - Episode 19 - Aired 3/22/2013

Highlights from the latest series of the talk show, guests include Jude Law and Judi Dench

Episode 7
star
7.03
65 votes

#15 - Episode 7

Season 12 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/7/2012

The BAFTA-award-winning host continues his unique chat show with the biggest celebrities, the brightest conversation and the best jokes on TV. Together on the sofa are ex-Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe, Olympic golden girl Jessica Ennis, comedy legend Ricky Gervais and singer Bruno Mars.

Episode 14
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7.00
9 votes

#16 - Episode 14

Season 12 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/1/2013

Graham is joined by Dame Helen Mirren, who is starring as the director's wife in Hitchcock, and actors Paul Rudd and Leslie Mann, stars of This Is Forty, the sequel to Knocked Up. Plus there's music from Little Mix.

Directors: Steve Smith
Episode 4
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6.88
8 votes

#17 - Episode 4

Season 12 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/9/2012

The award-winning host continues his unique chat show, with the biggest celebrities, the brightest conversation and the best jokes on television. Together on the sofa are Hollywood star Cameron Diaz, comedian Sarah Millican and singer Rod Stewart, who also performs When You Wish Upon a Star.

Episode 12
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6.88
8 votes

#18 - Episode 12

Season 12 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/18/2013

Joining Graham on his sofa: double Oscar-winner Denzel Washington, talking about his new movie Flight; British actor Nicholas Hoult and comedian Bill Bailey, plus Conor Maynard performs his new single, Animal.

Episode 13
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6.43
7 votes

#19 - Episode 13

Season 12 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/25/2013

Sharing Graham's sofa are Hollywood star Minnie Driver; gangly funnyman Stephen Merchant; national treasure Clare Balding; and Irish band the Script.

Directors: Steve Smith