The WORST episodes of The Russell Howard Hour

Every episode of The Russell Howard Hour ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of The Russell Howard Hour!

Russell Howard offers his unique take on the week's news and current affairs. He'll be picking through the biggest UK and international stories, and offering a wise and worldly view on the globe's news. Along the way, he'll welcome celebrity guests and leading experts, as well as hear from fledgling global correspondents. Plus, there will be stand-up, too, as Russell showcases some of the comedy scene's finest and most exciting stars.

Last Updated: 3/25/2024Network: Sky MaxStatus: Continuing
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Episode 14
star
6.75
4 votes

#1 - Episode 14

Season 5 - Episode 14 - Aired 12/16/2021

Russell talks Boris's COVID Christmas plans, chats to The Matrix's Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss, and First Dates' Fred Sirieix. With music from Flo & Joan.

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Episode 12
star
6.80
15 votes

#2 - Episode 12

Season 4 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/3/2020

Join Russell as he delves into the new coronavirus vaccine, and chats to comedian and podcast pioneer Richard Herring.

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Episode 13
star
7.00
5 votes

#3 - Episode 13

Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/9/2021

Russell discusses the big Tory Christmas party of 2020, chats to businessman and Dragon Steven Bartlett, and comedian Josh Widdicombe. Music comes from Cat Burns.

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Episode 11
star
7.00
7 votes

#4 - Episode 11

Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired 11/25/2021

Join Russell as he looks at Europe's anti-lockdown protests, chats with presenter Gabby Logan and comedian Jimmy Carr, with Jacob Hawley in the Spotlight.

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Episode 3
star
7.00
10 votes

#5 - Episode 3

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/24/2020

Russell delves into new government measures and conspiracy theory QAnon, and chats to award-winning journalist and author Elizabeth Day about failure.

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Episode 12
star
7.14
7 votes

#6 - Episode 12

Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/2/2021

Russell discusses the Omicron variant, speaks to psychologist Jordan Peterson and comedian Guz Khan. Music comes from Self Esteem.

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Episode 10
star
7.17
6 votes

#7 - Episode 10

Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/18/2021

Join Russell as he digs into the news of the week and speaks to Countdown's Susie Dent and former footballer Paul Merson. Plus, stand-up from Harriet Dyer.

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Episode 6
star
7.21
14 votes

#8 - Episode 6

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/15/2020

Join Russell as he takes a look at local coronavirus rules, asks Taskmaster's Greg Davies and Alex Horne Your Questions, and chats to James Bay.

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Episode 5
star
7.21
14 votes

#9 - Episode 5

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/8/2020

Join Russell as he unpicks Trump testing positive for COVID-19 and chats to Mo Gilligan about his new documentary 'Black, British and Funny'. Plus stand-up from Slim.

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Best of 2019
star
7.25
4 votes

#10 - Best of 2019

Season 3 - Episode 15 - Aired 12/30/2019

Join Russell for a look back through the biggest laughs and best interviews of 2019.

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Episode 9
star
7.29
7 votes

#11 - Episode 9

Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/11/2021

Russell looks at the week's news and speaks to comedian Lou Sanders and rapper and author Akala. Plus, a performance by Akala, Knucks, Kojey Radical and Swindle.

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Episode 8
star
7.29
7 votes

#12 - Episode 8

Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/4/2021

Join Russell as he discusses the COP26 summit, speaks to actress and author Evanna Lynch and comedian Joe Wilkinson. Plus, Jordan Brookes is in the Spotlight.

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Episode 7
star
7.29
7 votes

#13 - Episode 7

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/21/2021

Russell discusses William Shatner's trip to space, and chats to director Edgar Wright and psychologist Steven Pinker. Plus, stand-up by Fatiha El-Ghorri.

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Episode 1
star
7.30
27 votes

#14 - Episode 1

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/7/2019

Join Russell as he mocks the madness of the news, chats with former soldier-turned-TV star Ant Middleton, and goes beekeeping with Aisling Bea.

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Episode 4
star
7.33
9 votes

#15 - Episode 4

Season 6 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/29/2022

New & Exclusive. Russell digs into the mini-budget, chess cheaters and Putin. Plus, he chats to kids about Ukraine in Playground Politics, with stand-up from Paul Chowdhry.

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Episode 3
star
7.42
19 votes

#16 - Episode 3

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/21/2019

Join Russell as he breaks a sweat over the news of the week, talks to fashion influencer Sinead Burke and chats with film director and online sensation Rapman.

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Episode 7
star
7.44
9 votes

#17 - Episode 7

Season 6 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/20/2022

Russell slams Liz Truss's chaotic run as PM so far and Qatar's world cup plans, plus a Halloween edition of Playground Politics and stand-up from Troy Hawke.

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Episode 4
star
7.46
13 votes

#18 - Episode 4

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/1/2020

Join Russell as he takes a look at Track and Trace, chats to Downton Abbey and Brave New World's Jessica Brown Findlay, and asks Kevin Bridges your questions.

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Christmas Hour 2020
star
7.47
15 votes

#19 - Christmas Hour 2020

Season 4 - Episode 14 - Aired 12/17/2020

Russell Howard celebrates Christmas with a special festive mockery of the world's headlines, featuring guest appearances and in-depth interviews.

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Episode 5
star
7.50
12 votes

#20 - Episode 5

Season 6 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/6/2022

New & Exclusive. Join Russell Howard to dissect today's world, with everything from the madness behind the headlines to the best examples of the human spirit.

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Episode 14
star
7.50
6 votes

#21 - Episode 14

Season 6 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/15/2022

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Episode 3
star
7.52
27 votes

#22 - Episode 3

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/22/2018

Join Russell as he mocks the madness of the news. He talks to Louis Theroux about his latest documentary series and addresses mortality with Rose Matafeo.

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Episode 13
star
7.54
13 votes

#23 - Episode 13

Season 4 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/10/2020

Russell celebrates the covid-19 vaccine and chats to ex-footballer Jamie Redknapp and Spitting Image's Matt Forde.

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Episode 8
star
7.54
13 votes

#24 - Episode 8

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/29/2020

Russell looks at our world in disarray; celebrates Marcus Rashford's free school meal campaign; and chats to pioneer of UK grime, Dizzee Rascal.

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Episode 10
star
7.55
11 votes

#25 - Episode 10

Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/19/2020

Russell looks at our world in disarray and chats to Oscar winning actor Matthew McConaughey about the US election and his new book.

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