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Jimmy Carr hosts proceedings as the 8 Out of 10 Cats crew take over the words and numbers quiz.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 12 Episode 2 - Russell Howard, Roisin Conaty, Phil Wang, Nick Helm
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Russell Howard, Roisin Conaty, Phil Wang, Nick Helm

    S12:E2

    Jimmy Carr hosts the words and numbers quiz with Jon Richardson and Phil Wang vs guest captain Russell Howard and Roisin Conaty. Nick Helm is in Dictionary Corner.

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  2. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 12 Episode 5 - Joe Wilkinson, David Mitchell, Roisin Conaty, Tom Allen
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Joe Wilkinson, David Mitchell, Roisin Conaty, Tom Allen

    S12:E5

    Jimmy Carr hosts the words and numbers quiz with Jon Richardson and David Mitchell who take on guest captain Joe Wilkinson and Roisin Conaty. Tom Allen is in Dictionary Corner.

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  3. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 28 Episode 3 - Joe Wilkinson, Alex Brooker, Kevin Bridges, Judi Love & Brian Butterfield
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Joe Wilkinson, Alex Brooker, Kevin Bridges, Judi Love & Brian Butterfield

    S28:E3

    Jimmy Carr hosts another helping of chaos, comedy and Countdown. Joe Wilkinson and Alex Brooker take on Kevin Bridges and Judi Love. Brian Butterfield (Peter Serafinowicz) joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the numbers.

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  4. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 28 Episode 4 - Roisin Conaty, Phil Wang, Joe Wilkinson, Lou Sanders & David O'Doherty
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Roisin Conaty, Phil Wang, Joe Wilkinson, Lou Sanders & David O'Doherty

    S28:E4

    Jimmy Carr hosts with Countdown regulars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Roisin Conaty and Phil Wang play against Joe Wilkinson and Lou Sanders, with David O'Doherty joining Susie in Dictionary Corner.

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  5. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 28 Episode 2 - Joe Wilkinson, Josh Widdicombe, Rhod Gilbert, Thaniya Moore & Frankie Monroe
    8.5/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Joe Wilkinson, Josh Widdicombe, Rhod Gilbert, Thaniya Moore & Frankie Monroe

    S28:E2

    Jimmy Carr hosts the chaotic comedy twist on Channel 4's classic brainteaser quiz. In this episode, Joe Wilkinson and Josh Widdicombe take on Rhod Gilbert and Thaniya Moore. Frankie Monroe (Joe Kent-Walters) joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the numbers.

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  6. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 29 Episode 1 - Judi Love, Rob Beckett, Katherine Parkinson & Spencer Jones
    8.5/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Judi Love, Rob Beckett, Katherine Parkinson & Spencer Jones

    S29:E1

    The 29th series kicks off with Jon Richardson and Judi Love taking on new team captain Rob Beckett and Katherine Parkinson. Spencer Jones joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

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  7. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 12 Episode 1 - Stephen Mangan, Noel Fielding, Fay Ripley, Brett Domino Trio
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Stephen Mangan, Noel Fielding, Fay Ripley, Brett Domino Trio

    S12:E1

    Jimmy Carr hosts with Sean Lock and Stephen Mangan who take on Noel Fielding and Fay Ripley, the Brett Domino Trio are in Dictionary Corner

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  8. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 12 Episode 4 - Joe Wilkinson, Jayde Adams, David Baddiel
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Joe Wilkinson, Jayde Adams, David Baddiel

    S12:E4

    Jimmy Carr hosts the words and numbers quiz with Sean Lock and Joe Wilkinson who take on Jon Richardson and Jayde Adams, David Baddiel is in Dictionary Corner.

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  9. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 23 Episode 1 - Jon Richardson, Lucy Beaumont, Richard Ayoade, Joe Wilkinson
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Jon Richardson, Lucy Beaumont, Richard Ayoade, Joe Wilkinson

    S23:E1

    Jimmy Carr hosts with Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont take on Richard Ayoade and Joe Wilkinson and Finlay Christie finds himself in Dictionary Corner.

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  10. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 28 Episode 1 - Bob Mortimer, Tom Allen, Richard Ayoade, Harriet Dyer & Ian Smith
    7.5/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Bob Mortimer, Tom Allen, Richard Ayoade, Harriet Dyer & Ian Smith

    S28:E1

    Jimmy Carr returns with a brand-new series of the chaotic comedy twist on Channel 4's classic words and numbers quiz. In this episode, Richard Ayoade and Harriet Dyer take on Bob Mortimer and Tom Allen. Ian Smith's in Dictionary Corner with legendary lexicographer Susie Dent, while maths machine Rachel Riley looks after the numbers. And Joe Wilkinson - quite literally - drops in. Because of course he does.

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  11. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 28 Episode 5 - Lucy Beaumont, Rob Brydon, Joe Wilkinson & Huge Davies
    7.5/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Lucy Beaumont, Rob Brydon, Joe Wilkinson & Huge Davies

    S28:E5

    Jimmy Carr, Rachel Riley and Susie Dent host the comedically contorted Countdown mash-up. This time, Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont take on Rob Brydon and Joe Wilkinson, with Huge Davies in Dictionary Corner.

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  12. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 3 Episode 2 - Miles Jupp, Aisling Bea, Nick Helm
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Miles Jupp, Aisling Bea, Nick Helm

    S3:E2

    Jimmy Carr plays host along with regular 8 Out of 10 Cats team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson who are joined by Miles Jupp and Aisling Bea. Countdown regular Susie Dent is in Dictionary Corner with help from Nick Helm while the country's favourite boffin Rachel Riley provides the letters and numbers with help from comedian Joe Wilkinson.

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  13. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 8 Episode 1 - Jason Manford, Roisin Conaty, Sam Simmons
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - Jason Manford, Roisin Conaty, Sam Simmons

    S8:E1

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Jason Manford take on Jon Richardson and Roisin Conaty, while Sam Simmons joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, with Rachel Riley

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  14. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 8 Episode 2 - Rob Beckett, Cariad Lloyd, Jamie Laing
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - Rob Beckett, Cariad Lloyd, Jamie Laing

    S8:E2

    Sean Lock and Rob Beckett take on Jon Richardson and Cariad Lloyd. Jamie Laing is in Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent, Rachel Riley deals the letters and numbers and Jimmy Carr hosts.

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  15. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 8 Episode 3 - Miles Jupp, Sara Pascoe, Sam Simmons
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - Miles Jupp, Sara Pascoe, Sam Simmons

    S8:E3

    Jimmy Carr hosts with Sean Lock and Miles Jupp, who take on Jon Richardson and Sara Pascoe. Sam Simmons is in Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.

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  16. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 12 Episode 7 - James Acaster, Lee Mack, Sarah Millican, John Cooper Clarke
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - James Acaster, Lee Mack, Sarah Millican, John Cooper Clarke

    S12:E7

    Jimmy Carr hosts, and it's Jon Richardson and James Acaster versus Lee Mack and Sarah Millican, with John Cooper Clarke in Dictionary Corner

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  17. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 26 Episode 1 - Dan Tiernan, Richard Ayoade, Katherine Ryan, John Kearns
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - Dan Tiernan, Richard Ayoade, Katherine Ryan, John Kearns

    S26:E1

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Dan Tiernan take on Richard Ayoade and Katherine Ryan. John Kearns joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

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  18. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 26 Episode 2 - Sarah Millican, Tom Allen, Joe Wilkinson, Rosie Jones, Mr Swallow
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - Sarah Millican, Tom Allen, Joe Wilkinson, Rosie Jones, Mr Swallow

    S26:E2

    Jimmy Carr hosts the raucous game show mash-up, as Sarah Millican and Tom Allen take on Joe Wilkinson and Rosie Jones. Mr Swallow (Nick Mohammed) joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the numbers.

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  19. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 26 Episode 3 - Alan Carr, Munya Chawawa, Sarah Millican, Gary Delaney, Don Rodolfo
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - Alan Carr, Munya Chawawa, Sarah Millican, Gary Delaney, Don Rodolfo

    S26:E3

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Alan Carr and Munya Chawawa take on Sarah Millican and Gary Delaney. Don Rodolfo joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

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  20. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 2 Episode 1 - Jason Manford, Rhod Gilbert, Danny Dyer
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - Jason Manford, Rhod Gilbert, Danny Dyer

    S2:E1

    Jimmy Carr hosts while 8 Out of 10 Cats team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by celebrity guests. In this show Jason Manford joins Sean, while Rhod Gilbert teams up with Jon. Countdown regular Susie Dent is in the Dictionary Corner with Danny Dyer, while the country's favourite boffin Rachel Riley provides the letters and numbers with a little help from comedian Joe Wilkinson.

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  21. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 18 Episode 2 - Victoria Coren Mitchell, James Acaster, Morgana Robinson
    4.0/10(2 votes)

    #21 - Victoria Coren Mitchell, James Acaster, Morgana Robinson

    S18:E2

    Sean Lock and Victoria Coren Mitchell take on Jon Richardson and James Acaster in the classic panel game. Morgana Robinson joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, with Rachel Riley.

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  22. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 1 Episode 1 - Lee Mack, Rob Beckett, Rhod Gilbert, Tim Key
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #22 - Lee Mack, Rob Beckett, Rhod Gilbert, Tim Key

    S1:E1

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Rhod Gilbert take on Lee Mack and Rob Beckett. Tim Key is in Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent, and Rachel Riley is assisted by Joe Wilkinson.

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  23. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 1 Episode 2 - Lee Mack, Richard Osman, Stephen Mangan, Henning Wehn
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #23 - Lee Mack, Richard Osman, Stephen Mangan, Henning Wehn

    S1:E2

    Jimmy Carr hosts the famous words and numbers quiz as 8 Out of 10 Cats team captain Jon Richardson alongside actor Stephen Mangan take on Lee Mack and 'Pointless' boffin Richard Osman. Henning Wehn is in the Dictionary Corner along with Countdown regular Susie Dent. Meanwhile, Rachel Riley provides the letters and numbers with a little help from comedian Joe Wilkinson.

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  24. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 2 Episode 2 - Rhod Gilbert, Miles Jupp, Nick Helm
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #24 - Rhod Gilbert, Miles Jupp, Nick Helm

    S2:E2

    Jimmy Carr hosts new editions of the famous words and numbers quiz, as 8 Out of 10 Cats team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by celebrity guests Miles Jupp and Rhod Gilbert. Countdown regular Susie Dent is in Dictionary Corner with Nick Helm, while the country's favourite boffin Rachel Riley provides the letters and numbers with a little help from comedian Joe Wilkinson.

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  25. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 2 Episode 3 - Humphrey Ker, Sarah Millican, Rich Hall
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #25 - Humphrey Ker, Sarah Millican, Rich Hall

    S2:E3

    Jimmy Carr hosts the famous words and numbers quiz, as 8 Out of 10 Cats team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by celebrity guests Sarah Millican and Humphrey Ker. Countdown regular Susie Dent is in Dictionary Corner with Rich Hall, while the country's favourite boffin Rachel Riley provides the letters and numbers with a little help from comedian Joe Wilkinson.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Russell Howard, Roisin Conaty, Phil Wang, Nick Helm" is the best rated episode of "8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/20/2017. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Joe Wilkinson, David Mitchell, Roisin Conaty, Tom Allen".