The WORST episodes of The Graham Norton Show

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

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: 11/20/2024Network: BBC OneStatus: Continuing
Episode 3
star
5.00
5 votes

#1 - Episode 3

Season 6 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/19/2009

It's all-girl action for Graham as glamour model and TV star Katie Price brings him up to date with her busy and controversial life; stand-up and writer Jo Brand is in the comedy seat; and Hollywood blockbuster novelist Jackie Collins talks about her latest book, Poor Little Rich Girl. Plus, more foolhardy members of the public brave the collapsing red chair in another round of That's All We've Got Time For.

Directors: Steve Smith
Episode 9
star
5.34
85 votes

#2 - Episode 9

Season 10 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/6/2012

Among the guests on Graham's sofa are Hollywood actor Gerard Butler, starring in the movie Coriolanus; Doctor Who companion Karen Gillan; and Britpop icon Noel Gallagher, who also performs If I Had a Gun.

Episode 9
star
6.16
31 votes

#3 - Episode 9

Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/27/2008

Tonight Graham is joined by Reese Witherspoon and Paul O'Grady. Reese discusses her latest projects and been a mother, whilst Paul talks about his upbringing and his book. Graham makes Reese's autobiography up for her.

Episode 6
star
6.20
5 votes

#4 - Episode 6

Season 8 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/3/2010

Graham is joined by Hollywood star Jack Black, talking about his new film Gulliver's Travels; comedian Miranda Hart, who talks sitcoms and pratfalls; maverick film-maker and Hairspray creator John Waters; and pop sensation Justin Bieber, who sings his latest single.

Directors: Steve Smith
Episode 1
star
6.20
5 votes

#5 - Episode 1

Season 8 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/22/2010

Among his guests on the first programme is Charlotte Church who, in her first major TV appearance after a tumultuous year, talks music, life and love, and performs live from her new album Back to Scratch. Hollywood actress Maggie Gyllenhaal talks about her Oscar nomination for Crazy Heart, and her role in The Dark Knight with Heath Ledger. And comedian Russell Howard brings his own brand of Good News to Graham's sofa.

Directors: Steve Smith
star
6.25
4 votes

#6 - Compilation

Season 27 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/5/2020

A compilation of highlights from the pre-lockdown shows recorded earlier this year. Featuring Miriam Margolyes, Daniel Radcliffe, Jamie Foxx, Patrick Stewart, Michael B. Jordan, Robert Downey Jr, Hugh Laurie, Jim Carrey, Margot Robbie, Anna Kendrick, Daniel Kaluuya, Mark Ruffalo, David Schwimmer, Oti Mabuse, Justin Timberlake and Emma Thompson.

Episode 12
star
6.33
3 votes

#7 - Episode 12

Season 11 - Episode 12 - Aired 6/29/2012

The award-winning host continues his anarchic talk show. Expect the unexpected as top celebrity guests join in the fun with Graham and his irrepressible audience. Joining Graham on the sofa are Hollywood legend Danny DeVito, Welsh comic Rhod Gilbert, singing star Charlotte Church and musical act fun.

Directors: Steve Smith
Episode 10
star
6.33
3 votes

#8 - Episode 10

Season 9 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/17/2011

Graham is joined by Hollywood actress Cameron Diaz, starring in new movie Bad Teacher; and top American comedienne Kathy Griffin.

New Year's Eve
star
6.33
3 votes

#9 - New Year's Eve

Season 6 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/31/2009

Among the guests in this special edition are one of Graham's all-time heroines, Sex and The City star Sarah Jessica Parker; heart-throb British actor Dominic West, who discusses his life as the star of hit show The Wire; and legendary comedienne Joan Rivers, who helps Graham take a satirical look back at the events of 2009.

Episode 8
star
6.33
3 votes

#10 - Episode 8

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/20/2008

Tonight Graham is joined by Welsh music man Tom Jones and comedian Alan Carr. Tom discusses his music and Alan his stand up. Tom plays out the show with his new single 'If I Should Ever Leave You'.

Episode 13
star
6.43
7 votes

#11 - 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
Episode 12
star
6.50
2 votes

#12 - Episode 12

Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 5/28/2009

Tonight Graham is joined by actor Kurt Russell and comedian Jenny Eclair. Kurt talks about his many years in the business, meeting Elvis and plays baseball with a audience member. Whilst Jenny discusses the new Grumpy Old Women tour and the preperations that's gone into it. At the end of the show, audience members compete to see who can do the best Elvis impersonation, the two semi-finalists serenade Jenny, before all of the Elvis' play the show out with 'Viva Las Vegas'.

Episode 6
star
6.50
2 votes

#13 - Episode 6

Season 7 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/17/2010

Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber takes a break from the final rounds of Over the Rainbow to join Graham on his sofa, while top actress Minnie Driver drops in from Hollywood, Gavin and Stacey funny lady Ruth Jones takes the comedy chair, and there is music from the lovely Katie Melua.

Episode 11
star
6.50
2 votes

#14 - Episode 11

Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired 5/21/2009

International film star Isabella Rossellini, actor-turned-musician Juliette Lewis and impressionist and comedian Alistair McGowan join the host for the usual mix of chat, comedy monologues and audience participation

Episode 9
star
6.50
2 votes

#15 - Episode 9

Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/7/2009

The host is joined by Dragons' Den entrepreneur Duncan Bannatyne and sharp-tongued comedian Joan Rivers for the usual mix of comedy monologues, celebrity chat and audience participation. Extended edition of last Thursday's programme

Episode 6
star
6.50
2 votes

#16 - Episode 6

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/16/2009

Tonight Graham is joined by actress Gillian Anderson and comedian Chris Addison. Gillian discusses starring in The X Files and her transition into acting in the theatre, whilst Chris talks about his new movie which is a spin-off of BBC sitcom The Thick Of It. Graham looks at a robot version of himself. Audience members make political apologies. Sinead O'Connor sings out the show with her classic song 'Nothing Compares To You'.

Episode 4
star
6.50
2 votes

#17 - Episode 4

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/26/2009

Fresh from his farewell to the High School Musical franchise, Zac Efron visits the studio to discuss his new film 17 Again, a Big-style comedy in which he stars alongside Matthew Perry. Also on the sofa this week is Little Britain star David Walliams. Music is provided by Pet Shop Boys. Extended version of last Thursday's show

Episode 3
star
6.50
2 votes

#18 - Episode 3

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/19/2009

The talk-show host is joined by comedians Ronnie Corbett and Ricky Gervais for the usual mix of comedy monologues, eccentric characters and audience participation. Extended version of last Thursday's show

Episode 2
star
6.50
2 votes

#19 - Episode 2

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/12/2009

The host is joined by actors Greg Kinnear, who talks about starring in romantic comedy Ghost Town alongside Ricky Gervais, and Ruth Jones, co-writer of the award-winning comedy Gavin & Stacey. Plus, the usual mix of monologues and eccentric characters. Extended version of last Thursday's show

Episode 1
star
6.50
2 votes

#20 - Episode 1

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/5/2009

Graham returns with a new series. Tonight he is joined by Sarah Ferguson and Ed Byrne. Sarah talks about how she came up for the idea of the upcoming film The Young Victoria and the male from a heterosexual couple in the audience that constantly argue, is put into a argument scene from the film. Ed Byrne discusses getting married and his latest tour which is all about class. At the end of the show, Graham and Sarah help a woman choose a date out of a selection of single male audience members, by hearing their best chat up lines, under the watchful eyes of the single girls mum. Ed Byrne's mum surprises Ed when he try's his chat up line on the girl.

Episode 10
star
6.50
2 votes

#21 - Episode 10

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/19/2008

Graham Norton presents celebrity chat, eccentric stories and characters, and home-grown weirdness from the great British viewing public. Featuring chat with comedy legend Joan Rivers, Hollywood actress Alicia Silverstone and music from The Freemasons.

star
6.50
2 votes

#22 - Episode 8

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/5/2008

Graham Norton presents celebrity chat, eccentric stories and characters. The guests are Susan Sarandon and Jon Culshaw with music from The Feeling.

star
6.50
2 votes

#23 - Episode 5

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/15/2008

Chat show featuring celebrities, live music and fabulous weirdness from the great British public. Featuring chat with Sex and the City star Cynthia Nixon and Peep Show's David Mitchell.

Directors: Steve Smith
Episode 4
star
6.50
2 votes

#24 - Episode 4

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/8/2008

Chat show featuring celebrities, live music and fabulous weirdness from the great British public. Featuring chat with Jimmy Carr and Minnie Driver, who also performs.

Directors: Nikki Parsons
star
6.50
2 votes

#25 - Episode 3

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/1/2008

Graham is joined by stars of Hart to Hart tonight, as Robert Wagner and Stefanie Powers are reunited and reminisce with some special foreign fans about the shows past. An audience member gets a surprise 'blast from the past'. Plus Sandi Thom performs her new single 'The Devils Beat'.

Directors: Steve Smith