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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 Worst Episode
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    8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 29 Episode 3 - Judi Love, Rob Beckett, Miles Jupp & Róisín and Chiara
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #1 - Judi Love, Rob Beckett, Miles Jupp & Róisín and Chiara

    S29:E3

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Judi Love take on Rob Beckett and Miles Jupp. And a special guest parachutes in to help the losing team.

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  2. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 26 Episode 5 - Richard Ayoade, Kemah Bob, Jonathan Ross, Maisie Adam, Sarah Keyworth
    6.2/10(37 votes)

    #2 - Richard Ayoade, Kemah Bob, Jonathan Ross, Maisie Adam, Sarah Keyworth

    S26:E5

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Richard Ayoade and Kemah Bob take on Jonathan Ross and Maisie Adam in the classic words and numbers quiz. Sarah Keyworth joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon fills in for Rachel Riley looking after the letters and numbers.

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  3. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 27 Episode 2 - Rosie Jones, Joe Wilkinson, Phil Wang & Dr John Cooper Clarke
    6.4/10(23 votes)

    #3 - Rosie Jones, Joe Wilkinson, Phil Wang & Dr John Cooper Clarke

    S27:E2

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Rosie Jones take on Joe Wilkinson and Phil Wang. Dr John Cooper Clarke joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. With Rachel Riley.

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  4. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 16 Episode 1 - Katherine Ryan, Roisin Conaty, Jessica Hynes, Sara Pascoe, Lolly Adefope, and Morgana Robinson as "Natalie Cassidy"
    6.5/10(104 votes)

    #4 - Katherine Ryan, Roisin Conaty, Jessica Hynes, Sara Pascoe, Lolly Adefope, and Morgana Robinson as "Natalie Cassidy"

    S16:E1

    Katherine Ryan hosts a special, celebrating 100 years of women's suffrage. Roisin Conaty and Jessica Hynes go against Sara Pascoe and Lolly Adefope. Also featuring Morgana Robinson, Susie and Rachel.

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  5. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 13 Episode 3 - Stephen Mangan, Richard Ayoade, Katherine Ryan, Bill Bailey
    6.7/10(43 votes)

    #5 - Stephen Mangan, Richard Ayoade, Katherine Ryan, Bill Bailey

    S13:E3

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Stephen Mangan take on guest captains Richard Ayoade and Katherine Ryan. Bill Bailey is in Dictionary Corner

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  6. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 22 Episode 1 - Roisin Conaty, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Jon Richardson, Rob Beckett
    6.7/10(50 votes)

    #6 - Roisin Conaty, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Jon Richardson, Rob Beckett

    S22:E1

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Roisin Conaty and Kiri Pritchard-McLean take on Jon Richardson and Rob Beckett. Comedian Huge Davies is in Dictionary Corner. Regular Countdown mathematician Rachel Riley and lexicographer Susie Dent are on hand to adjudicate

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  7. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 22 Episode 2 - Jack Dee, Tom Allen, Jon Richardson, Judi Love
    6.7/10(45 votes)

    #7 - Jack Dee, Tom Allen, Jon Richardson, Judi Love

    S22:E2

    Jimmy Carr hosts with Countdown regulars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent as Jack Dee and Tom Allen take on Jon Richardson and Judi Love. Dr John Cooper Clarke is in Dictionary Corner.

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  8. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 10 Episode 4 - David Mitchell, Katherine Ryan, Brett Domino Trio
    6.9/10(43 votes)

    #8 - David Mitchell, Katherine Ryan, Brett Domino Trio

    S10:E4

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and David Mitchell go up against Jon Richardson and Katherine Ryan. Brett Domino Trio joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

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  9. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 21 Episode 2 - Paul Foot, Angela Barnes, John Cooper Clarke
    6.9/10(41 votes)

    #9 - Paul Foot, Angela Barnes, John Cooper Clarke

    S21:E2

    Jimmy Carr hosts with Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Sean Lock and Paul Foot take on Jon Richardson and Angela Barnes. John Cooper Clarke joins Dictionary Corner.

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  10. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 23 Episode 6 - Jonathan Ross, Russell Kane, Alan Carr, Judi Love
    6.9/10(36 votes)

    #10 - Jonathan Ross, Russell Kane, Alan Carr, Judi Love

    S23:E6

    Jimmy Carr hosts the words and numbers game show mash-up, with `Countdown' regulars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Jonathan Ross and Russell Kane take on Alan Carr and Judi Love. Josh Jones is in Dictionary Corner.

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  11. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 20 Episode 2 - Tom Allen, Rosie Jones, Adam Riches
    7.0/10(54 votes)

    #11 - Tom Allen, Rosie Jones, Adam Riches

    S20:E2

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Tom Allen take on Sean Lock and Rosie Jones. With guest Adam Riches as Sean Bean, plus experts Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.

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  12. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 21 Episode 1 - Katherine Ryan, Joe Lycett, Johnny Vegas, Christopher Bliss
    7.0/10(38 votes)

    #12 - Katherine Ryan, Joe Lycett, Johnny Vegas, Christopher Bliss

    S21:E1

    Katherine Ryan and Joe Lycett take on Sean Lock and Johnny Vegas. Jimmy Carr hosts. Rachel Riley looks after the numbers. Christopher Bliss joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

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  13. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 24 Episode 2 - Sarah Millican, Phil Wang, Tom Allen, Roisin Conaty
    7.0/10(27 votes)

    #13 - Sarah Millican, Phil Wang, Tom Allen, Roisin Conaty

    S24:E2

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Sarah Millican and Phil Wang take on Tom Allen and Roisin Conaty. Sam Campbell joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. With Rachel Riley.

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  14. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 9 Episode 5 - Katherine Ryan, David Mitchell, Nick Helm
    7.1/10(44 votes)

    #14 - Katherine Ryan, David Mitchell, Nick Helm

    S9:E5

    Jimmy Carr presides over the hit comedy panel show where Sean Lock and Katherine Ryan take on Jon Richardson and David Mitchell. Nick Helm is in Dictionary Corner.

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  15. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 12 Episode 8 - Joe Wilkinson, Chris Addison, Katherine Ryan, David O'Doherty
    7.1/10(41 votes)

    #15 - Joe Wilkinson, Chris Addison, Katherine Ryan, David O'Doherty

    S12:E8

    Jimmy Carr hosts, and it's Jon Richardson and Chris Addison against Joe Wilkinson and Katherine Ryan, with David O'Doherty in Dictionary Corner.

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  16. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 18 Episode 5 - Sara Pascoe, Alan Carr, Tom Allen, Rosie Jones
    7.1/10(46 votes)

    #16 - Sara Pascoe, Alan Carr, Tom Allen, Rosie Jones

    S18:E5

    Sean Lock and Sara Pascoe take on Alan Carr and Tom Allen, while Rosie Jones is in Dictionary Corner.

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  17. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 19 Episode 5 - Kevin Bridges, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Spencer Jones
    7.1/10(43 votes)

    #17 - Kevin Bridges, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Spencer Jones

    S19:E5

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Kevin Bridges take on Jon Richardson and Victoria Coren Mitchell in the classic words and numbers quiz. Spencer Jones joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, and Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

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  18. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 6 Episode 1 - David Mitchell, Katherine Ryan, David O'Doherty
    7.2/10(47 votes)

    #18 - David Mitchell, Katherine Ryan, David O'Doherty

    S6:E1

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and David Mitchell take on Jon Richardson and Katherine Ryan. David O'Doherty joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Joe Wilkinson 'assists' Rachel Riley.

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  19. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 9 Episode 3 - Alex Brooker, Johnny Vegas, Sara Pascoe, Tom Allen, Claudia Winkleman, Rob Beckett
    7.2/10(42 votes)

    #19 - Alex Brooker, Johnny Vegas, Sara Pascoe, Tom Allen, Claudia Winkleman, Rob Beckett

    S9:E3

    Jimmy Carr hosts. Jon Richardson and Alex Brooker take on Johnny Vegas and Sara Pascoe. Tom Allen's in Dictionary Corner. Claudia Winkleman and Rob Beckett stand in for Rachel Riley.

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  20. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 10 Episode 3 - David O'Doherty, Natasia Demetriou, John Kearns
    7.2/10(45 votes)

    #20 - David O'Doherty, Natasia Demetriou, John Kearns

    S10:E3

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and David O'Doherty go up against Jon Richardson and Natasia Demetriou. John Kearns joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, with Rachel Riley.

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  21. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 17 Episode 1 - Johnny Vegas, Lou Sanders, Brett Domino Trio
    7.2/10(46 votes)

    #21 - Johnny Vegas, Lou Sanders, Brett Domino Trio

    S17:E1

    Jimmy Carr hosts the words and numbers quiz that this week pits Sean Locke and Johnny Vegas against guest captain Alan Carr and Lou Sanders. The Brett Domino Trio join Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

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  22. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 18 Episode 6 - Harriet Kemsley, Alan Carr, Catherine Tate, Adam Buxton
    7.2/10(43 votes)

    #22 - Harriet Kemsley, Alan Carr, Catherine Tate, Adam Buxton

    S18:E6

    Sean Lock and Harriet Kemsley take on special guest team captain Alan Carr and Catherine Tate, while Adam Buxton joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner

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  23. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 23 Episode 3 - Jon Richardson, Jo Brand, Joe Wilkinson, Jamali Maddix
    7.2/10(36 votes)

    #23 - Jon Richardson, Jo Brand, Joe Wilkinson, Jamali Maddix

    S23:E3

    Jimmy Carr hosts the words and numbers game show mash-up, with Countdown regulars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Jon Richardson and Jo Brand take on Joe Wilkinson and Jamali Maddix. Rachel Parris is in Dictionary Corner.

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  24. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 26 Episode 2 - Sarah Millican, Tom Allen, Joe Wilkinson, Rosie Jones, Mr Swallow
    7.2/10(33 votes)

    #24 - 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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  25. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 26 Episode 3 - Alan Carr, Munya Chawawa, Sarah Millican, Gary Delaney, Don Rodolfo
    7.2/10(32 votes)

    #25 - 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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Worst Episodes Summary

"Judi Love, Rob Beckett, Miles Jupp & Róisín and Chiara" is the worst rated episode of "8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/30/2026. This episode scored 6.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Richard Ayoade, Kemah Bob, Jonathan Ross, Maisie Adam, Sarah Keyworth".