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: 12/6/2025Network: 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 10
star
6.00
2 votes

#3 - Episode 10

Season 8 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/7/2011

Hollywood superstar Keanu Reeves talks about his new film Henry's Crime; the star of Silent Witness, actress Emilia Fox; comedian and satirist Marcus Brigstocke; and singer Imelda May performs her new single Inside Out.

Directors: Steve Smith
star
6.00
2 votes

#4 - Episode 12

Season 6 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/21/2009

The award-winning host presents the funniest moments from his latest hit series. Top celebrity guests included Robert Downey Jr, Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, Dawn French, Bill Bailey, Ricky Gervais, David Tennant, Rod Stewart, 50 Cent, Johnny Vegas, Michael Buble, Stephen Fry and the great Dame Shirley Bassey. Plus, the best contributions from Graham's irrepressible audience.

Directors: Steve Smith
New Year's Eve
star
6.00
3 votes

#5 - 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 6
star
6.00
2 votes

#6 - 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 6
star
6.00
5 votes

#7 - 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 7
star
6.00
2 votes

#8 - Episode 7

Season 8 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/10/2010

Graham is joined by music legend Barry Manilow, classical superstar Katherine Jenkins, comedian Sean Lock and hotfoot from Strictly, the Dancing Queen herself, Ann Widdecombe. Plus music from Scottish songstress KT Tunstall.

Directors: Steve Smith
Episode 9
star
6.00
2 votes

#9 - Episode 9

Season 8 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/24/2010

Graham's Christmas list includes funnymen Matt Lucas and David Walliams, and The Doctor himself - Matt Smith.

Directors: Steve Smith
star
6.00
2 votes

#10 - Episode 14

Season 4 - Episode 14 - Aired 12/30/2008

Join Graham for festive fun and frolics, as he unwraps some seasonal suprises and a lively mix of comedy, chat and music, with guests including King of the Jungle Joe Swash, comedian Michael McIntyre and boyband favourites Boyzone.

Episode 12
star
6.00
2 votes

#11 - Episode 12

Season 8 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/21/2011

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. Vince Vaughn talks about his new movie The Dilemma, and hot comic Sarah Millican is also on the sofa. Plus actor, designer and music superstar Diddy chats and performs live in the studio.

Directors: Steve Smith
Episode 2
star
6.00
2 votes

#12 - Episode 2

Season 9 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/22/2011

Graham is joined by Jennifer Hudson, Bill Bailey and k.d. lang.

star
6.00
2 votes

#13 - Episode 12

Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/26/2007

Chat show featuring celebrities, live music and fabulous weirdness from the great British public. Christopher Biggins, Barbara Windsor, Russell Brand and Lorraine Kelly are guests and there is music from The Feeling.

Episode 12
star
6.00
3 votes

#14 - 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
star
6.00
2 votes

#15 - Compilation

Season 11 - Episode 13 - Aired 7/6/2012

The BAFTA-winning host presents a compilation of the best moments from the current series, with guests including Madonna, Will Smith, Dame Judi Dench, Katy Perry, Cheryl Cole, Hugh Grant, Mark Wahlberg and Cameron Diaz.

Writer: Steve Smith
star
6.00
2 votes

#16 - Compilation Show

Season 26 - Episode 19 - Aired 2/21/2020

Highlights from the series, with guests including Robert De Niro, Bruce Springsteen, Olivia Colman, Hillary Clinton, Jodie Whittaker, Hugh Grant and Tom Hanks.

Episode 9
star
6.16
31 votes

#17 - 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 1
star
6.20
5 votes

#18 - 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

#19 - 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.

star
6.33
3 votes

#20 - Episode 15

Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 6/7/2007

Graham Norton presents a show focusing on people, trends, stories and the aspects of celebrity culture that interest him most, featuring trademark Norton comedy monologues, celebrity chat, eccentric stories and characters, and home-grown weirdness from the great British viewing public. Graham is joined by Jennifer Coolidge and Enrique Iglesias.

Episode 8
star
6.33
3 votes

#21 - 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 10
star
6.33
3 votes

#22 - 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.

star
6.36
11 votes

#23 - Compilation Show

Season 23 - Episode 13 - Aired 6/29/2018

A compilation of highlights from the current series featuring Chris Pratt, Emily Blunt, Ryan Reynolds, Sandra Bullock, David Beckham, Bryce Dallas Howard, Usain Bolt, Emilia Clarke, Channing Tatum, Kylie Minogue, Dwayne Johnson, Gloria Estefan, Jeff Goldblum, Vanessa Kirby, Mary Berry and Benedict Cumberbatch.

Compilation
star
6.40
5 votes

#24 - Compilation

Season 9 - Episode 13 - Aired 7/8/2011

Episode 1
star
6.40
5 votes

#25 - Episode 1

Season 9 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/15/2011

Graham is joined by David Tennant, Catherine Tate, Jon Richardson and Josh Groban.