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The Best Episodes of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Jimmy Carr hosts proceedings as the 8 Out of 10 Cats crew take over the words and numbers quiz.
  1. Background image for Joe Wilkinson, David Mitchell, Roisin Conaty, Tom Allen
    8.2/10(51 votes)

    #1 - 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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    Director:Unknown
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  2. Background image for Lee Mack, Catherine Tate, Miles Jupp, John Cooper Clarke
    7.9/10(37 votes)

    #2 - Lee Mack, Catherine Tate, Miles Jupp, John Cooper Clarke

    S11:E2

    Guest captain Lee Mack and Catherine Tate vs Sean Lock and Miles Jupp. John Cooper Clarke joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, and Rachel Riley looks after the letters and numbers.

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    Director:Unknown
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  3. Background image for Jon Richardson, Nabil Abdulrashid, Roisin Conaty, Joe Wilkinson
    7.9/10(39 votes)

    #3 - Jon Richardson, Nabil Abdulrashid, Roisin Conaty, Joe Wilkinson

    S23:E5

    Jimmy Carr hosts the words and numbers game show mash-up, with `Countdown' regulars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Roisin Conaty and Joe Wilkinson play against Jon Richardson and Nabil Abdulrashid. David O'Doherty is in Dictionary Corner.

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    Director:Unknown
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  4. Background image for Vic Reeves, Jo Brand, Adam Buxton
    7.8/10(37 votes)

    #4 - Vic Reeves, Jo Brand, Adam Buxton

    S5:E3

    Jimmy Carr hosts the comedy panel show's version of the famous quiz, with team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson joined by guests Vic Reeves and Jo Brand. Countdown regular Susie Dent is in Dictionary Corner with Adam Buxton, maths expert Rachel Riley looks after the letters and numbers, and there's a special appearance by Rob Beckett.

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    Director:Unknown
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  5. Background image for Roisin Conaty, Jack Whitehall, Rob Beckett
    7.8/10(40 votes)

    #5 - Roisin Conaty, Jack Whitehall, Rob Beckett

    S6:E2

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Jack Whitehall take on Sean Lock and Roisin Conaty. Rob Beckett joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel Riley.

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  6. Background image for Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, Jack Whitehall
    7.8/10(34 votes)

    #6 - Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, Jack Whitehall

    S6:E5

    Jimmy Carr plays host as Jon Richardson and Bob Mortimer take on Sean Lock and Vic Reeves, while Jack Whitehall joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner,

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  8. Background image for Joe Lycett, Michelle Wolf, Adam Riches
    7.8/10(43 votes)

    #7 - Joe Lycett, Michelle Wolf, Adam Riches

    S13:E1

    The comic mash-up, hosted by Jimmy Carr. Jon Richardson and Joe Lycett take on Sean Lock and Michelle Wolf, while Adam Riches is in Dictionary Corner.

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  9. Background image for Daisy May Cooper, Richard Ayoade, Ivo Graham, Adam Buxton
    7.8/10(47 votes)

    #8 - Daisy May Cooper, Richard Ayoade, Ivo Graham, Adam Buxton

    S20:E3

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Daisy May Cooper take on Richard Ayoade and Ivo Graham. Adam Buxton joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner and Joe Wilkinson assists Rachel Riley.

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  10. Background image for David Baddiel, Trevor Noah, Joey Essex
    7.7/10(43 votes)

    #9 - David Baddiel, Trevor Noah, Joey Essex

    S5:E2

    Jimmy Carr hosts the comedy panel show's version of the famous quiz, with team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson joined by guests David Baddiel and Trevor Noah. Countdown regular Susie Dent is in Dictionary Corner with Joey Essex, while maths expert Rachel Riley provides the letters and numbers with help from Alex Horne and the Horne Section.

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  11. Background image for Richard Ayoade, Rob Beckett, Claudia Winkleman, Adam Riches
    7.7/10(42 votes)

    #10 - Richard Ayoade, Rob Beckett, Claudia Winkleman, Adam Riches

    S11:E5

    Jimmy Carr hosts with guest captain Richard Ayoade and Rob Beckett vs Jon Richardson and Claudia Winkleman. Adam Riches joins Dictionary Corner, with Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.

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  12. Background image for Russell Howard, Roisin Conaty, Phil Wang, Nick Helm
    7.7/10(41 votes)

    #11 - 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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  13. Background image for Katherine Ryan,  Joe Wilkinson,  Adam Riches
    7.7/10(47 votes)

    #12 - Katherine Ryan, Joe Wilkinson, Adam Riches

    S18:E7

    Sean Lock and Katherine Ryan take on Jon Richardson and Joe Wilkinson. Adam Riches as Sean Bean is in Dictionary Corner.

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  14. Background image for Roisin Conaty, Asim Chaudhry, Jon Richardson, Josh Widdicombe
    7.7/10(41 votes)

    #13 - Roisin Conaty, Asim Chaudhry, Jon Richardson, Josh Widdicombe

    S22:E3

    Jimmy Carr hosts, as Roisin Conaty and Asim Chaudhry take on Jon Richardson and Josh Widdicombe. Bill Bailey is in Dictionary Corner. Regular Countdown mathematician Rachel Riley and lexicographer Susie Dent are on hand to adjudicate

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  15. Background image for Sean Lock, Harry Hill, Jon Richardson, Rosie Jones
    7.7/10(42 votes)

    #14 - Sean Lock, Harry Hill, Jon Richardson, Rosie Jones

    S22:E6

    Jimmy Carr hosts with `Countdown' regulars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent as Sean Lock and Harry Hill take on Jon Richardson and Rosie Jones. Mr Swallow, aka Nick Mohammed, is in Dictionary Corner.

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  16. Background image for Jon Richardson, Lucy Beaumont, Richard Ayoade, Joe Wilkinson
    7.7/10(38 votes)

    #15 - 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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  17. Background image for David Mitchell, Roisin Conaty, Phill Jupitus
    7.6/10(43 votes)

    #16 - David Mitchell, Roisin Conaty, Phill Jupitus

    S5:E1

    Jimmy Carr hosts the first of three new comedy editions of the famous quiz. Team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Peep Show star David Mitchell and stand-up comedienne Roisin Conaty. Phill Jupitus is in Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent, while Joe Wilkinson `helps' Rachel Riley with the letters and numbers.

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  18. Background image for Reginald D. Hunter, Aisling Bea, Holly Walsh
    7.6/10(37 votes)

    #17 - Reginald D. Hunter, Aisling Bea, Holly Walsh

    S6:E3

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Aisling Bea take on Sean Lock and Reginald D. Hunter. Holly Walsh is in Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent, while Joe Wilkinson attempts to 'help' Rachel Riley.

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  19. Background image for Romesh Ranganathan, Johnny Vegas, Josie Long
    7.6/10(33 votes)

    #18 - Romesh Ranganathan, Johnny Vegas, Josie Long

    S6:E4

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Johnny Vegas take on Sean Lock and Romesh Ranganathan. Josie Long joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel Riley.

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  20. Background image for Jason Manford, Sarah Millican, Jonathan Ross, Bill Bailey
    7.6/10(33 votes)

    #19 - Jason Manford, Sarah Millican, Jonathan Ross, Bill Bailey

    S6:E6

    Jimmy Carr hosts with Sean Lock and Jason Manford going up against guest captain Sarah Millican, and Jonathan Ross. Bill Bailey joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

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  21. Background image for Danny Dyer, Joe Wilkinson, Gabby Logan, David O'Doherty
    7.6/10(38 votes)

    #20 - Danny Dyer, Joe Wilkinson, Gabby Logan, David O'Doherty

    S11:E6

    Jimmy Carr hosts with Sean Lock and Danny Dyer vs Joe Wilkinson and Gabby Logan. David O'Doherty joins Dictionary Corner, with Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.

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  22. Background image for Jonathan Ross, Lee Mack, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Jessie Cave
    7.6/10(39 votes)

    #21 - Jonathan Ross, Lee Mack, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Jessie Cave

    S13:E2

    Jimmy Carr hosts, and it's Jon Richardson and Jonathan Ross against Lee Mack and Victoria Coren Mitchell, with Jessie Cave in Dictionary Corner.

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  23. Background image for Joe Wilkinson, Sara Pascoe, Sam Simmons
    7.6/10(44 votes)

    #22 - Joe Wilkinson, Sara Pascoe, Sam Simmons

    S18:E3

    Sean Lock and Joe Wilkinson take on Jon Richardson and Sara Pascoe. Sam Simmons is in Dictionary Corner, while maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the letters and numbers.

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  24. Background image for Jon Richardson, Chris McCausland, Richard Ayoade, Sara Pascoe
    7.6/10(32 votes)

    #23 - Jon Richardson, Chris McCausland, Richard Ayoade, Sara Pascoe

    S23:E4

    Jimmy Carr hosts the words and numbers game show mash-up, with Countdown regulars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Richard Ayoade and Sara Pascoe take on Jon Richardson and Chris McCausland. Morgana Robinson is in Dictionary Corner.

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  25. Background image for David Walliams, Jessica Hynes, Rhod Gilbert, Sam Simmons
    7.5/10(35 votes)

    #24 - David Walliams, Jessica Hynes, Rhod Gilbert, Sam Simmons

    S11:E3

    Guest captain David Walliams and Jessica Hynes take on Jon Richardson and Rhod Gilbert. Sam Simmons is in Dictionary Corner, with Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.

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  26. Background image for David Mitchell, Cariad Lloyd, Russell Howard, Sam Simmons
    7.5/10(36 votes)

    #25 - David Mitchell, Cariad Lloyd, Russell Howard, Sam Simmons

    S11:E7

    Jimmy Carr hosts, David Mitchell and Cariad Lloyd take on Jon Richardson and Russell Howard. Sam Simmons joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley flips the tiles.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Joe Wilkinson, David Mitchell, Roisin Conaty, Tom Allen" is the best rated episode of "8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown". It scored 8.2/10 based on 51 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/10/2017. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Lee Mack, Catherine Tate, Miles Jupp, John Cooper Clarke".