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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 1 Episode 1 - Lee Mack, Rob Beckett, Rhod Gilbert, Tim Key
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    #1 - 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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  2. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 1 Episode 2 - Lee Mack, Richard Osman, Stephen Mangan, Henning Wehn
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    #2 - 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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  3. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 2 Episode 2 - Rhod Gilbert, Miles Jupp, Nick Helm
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    #3 - 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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  4. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 2 Episode 3 - Humphrey Ker, Sarah Millican, Rich Hall
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    #4 - 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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  5. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 2 Episode 4 - Sarah Millican, Chris Ramsey, Abandoman
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    #5 - Sarah Millican, Chris Ramsey, Abandoman

    S2:E4

    Jimmy Carr hosts the iconic 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 Chris Ramsey. Countdown regular Susie Dent shares Dictionary Corner with Abandoman, while the country's favourite boffin Rachel Riley dispenses the letters and numbers with a little help from comedian Joe Wilkinson.

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  6. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 2 Episode 5 - Lee Mack, Bob Mortimer, Adam Hills, Alex Horne and The Horne Section
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    #6 - Lee Mack, Bob Mortimer, Adam Hills, Alex Horne and The Horne Section

    S2:E5

    Jimmy Carr hosts this edition with captain Jon Richardson and special guest captain Lee Mack who are joined by celebrity guests Bob Mortimer and Adam Hills. Countdown regular Susie Dent is in Dictionary Corner with help from Alex Horne and the Horne Section 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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  7. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 3 Episode 1 - Rhod Gilbert, Kevin Bridges, Josie Long
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    #7 - Rhod Gilbert, Kevin Bridges, Josie Long

    S3:E1

    Jimmy Carr hosts the famous words and numbers quiz with regular 8 Out of 10 Cats team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson who play against each other. Celebrity guests joining the teams are Rhod Gilbert, Kevin Bridges and Josie Long, alongside Joe Wilkinson, Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent and the country's favourite boffin Rachel Riley.

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  8. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 3 Episode 3 - Kathy Burke, Josh Widdicombe, Dara Ó Briain
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    #8 - Kathy Burke, Josh Widdicombe, Dara Ó Briain

    S3: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 Kathy Burke and Josh Widdicombe. Countdown regular Susie Dent is assisted in Dictionary Corner by Dara Ó Briain, while Rachel Riley provides the letters and numbers with a little help from Joe Wilkinson

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  9. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 3 Episode 4 - Dara Ó Briain, Sharon Horgan, Adam Buxton
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    #9 - Dara Ó Briain, Sharon Horgan, Adam Buxton

    S3:E4

    Jimmy Carr hosts this edition along with regular 8 Out of 10 Cats team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson who are joined by Dara Ó Briain and Sharon Horgan. Countdown's Susie Dent is in Dictionary Corner with help from Adam Buxton, while Rachel Riley provides the letters and numbers with 'help' from comedian Joe Wilkinson.

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  10. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 3 Episode 5 - Jack Dee, James Corden, Joe Lycett
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    #10 - Jack Dee, James Corden, Joe Lycett

    S3:E5

    Jimmy Carr hosts the show, with captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson who are joined by James Corden and Jack Dee. Joe Lycett and Joe Wilkinson assist Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.

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  11. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 3 Episode 6 - James Corden, Kevin Bridges, Peter Serafinowicz
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    #11 - James Corden, Kevin Bridges, Peter Serafinowicz

    S3:E6

    Jimmy Carr hosts with 8 Out of 10 Cats team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson who are joined by Kevin Bridges and James Corden. Peter Serafinowicz is in Dictionary Corner with Countdown's Susie Dent, while Rachel Riley provides the letters and numbers with 'help' from Joe Wilkinson.

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  12. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 4 Episode 1 - Roisin Conaty, Jonathan Ross, David O'Doherty
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    #12 - Roisin Conaty, Jonathan Ross, David O'Doherty

    S4:E1

    Jimmy Carr returns with Sean Lock and Jon Richardson, who are joined by Jonathan Ross and Roisin Conaty. David O'Doherty joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, and Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel Riley.

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  13. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 4 Episode 2 - Andrew Flintoff, Rhod Gilbert, Henning Wehn
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    #13 - Andrew Flintoff, Rhod Gilbert, Henning Wehn

    S4:E2

    Guests are Freddie Flintoff and Rhod Gilbert. Henning Wehn joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel Riley provide the letters and numbers.

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  14. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 4 Episode 3 - Josie Long, Rob Beckett, Vic Reeves
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    #14 - Josie Long, Rob Beckett, Vic Reeves

    S4:E3

    Jimmy Carr and team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Josie Long and Rob Beckett. Vic Reeves joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel Riley.

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  15. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 4 Episode 4 - Stephen Mangan, Jason Manford, Tim Key
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    #15 - Stephen Mangan, Jason Manford, Tim Key

    S4:E4

    Jimmy Carr hosts the comedy panel show's version of the famous quiz, with team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson joined by guests Jason Manford and Stephen Mangan. Countdown regular Susie Dent is in Dictionary Corner with Tim Key, while maths expert Rachel Riley provides the letters and numbers with a little `help' from Joe Wilkinson

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  16. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 4 Episode 5 - Jo Brand, Claudia Winkleman, Bill Bailey
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    #16 - Jo Brand, Claudia Winkleman, Bill Bailey

    S4:E5

    Jimmy Carr hosts, alongside team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson, who are joined by Jo Brand and Claudia Winkleman. Bill Bailey joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel Riley provide the letters and numbers.

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  17. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 4 Episode 6 - Bill Bailey, Josh Widdicombe, Jake Yapp
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    #17 - Bill Bailey, Josh Widdicombe, Jake Yapp

    S4:E6

    Jimmy Carr hosts, alongside team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson, who are joined by Bill Bailey and Josh Widdicombe. Jake Yapp joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel Riley provide the letters and numbers.

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  18. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 4 Episode 7 - Bob Mortimer, Richard Osman, Matthew Crosby
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    #18 - Bob Mortimer, Richard Osman, Matthew Crosby

    S4:E7

    Jimmy Carr hosts the Cats/Countdown mash-up, with Sean Lock, Jon Richardson, Bob Mortimer and Richard Osman. Matthew Crosby joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, and Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel.

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  19. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 5 Episode 1 - David Mitchell, Roisin Conaty, Phill Jupitus
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    #19 - 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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  20. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 5 Episode 2 - David Baddiel, Trevor Noah, Joey Essex
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    #20 - 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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  21. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 5 Episode 3 - Vic Reeves, Jo Brand, Adam Buxton
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    #21 - 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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  22. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 6 Episode 1 - David Mitchell, Katherine Ryan, David O'Doherty
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    #22 - 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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  23. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 6 Episode 2 - Roisin Conaty, Jack Whitehall, Rob Beckett
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    #23 - 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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  24. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 6 Episode 3 - Reginald D. Hunter, Aisling Bea, Holly Walsh
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    #24 - 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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  25. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 6 Episode 4 - Romesh Ranganathan, Johnny Vegas, Josie Long
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    #25 - 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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Worst Episodes Summary

"Lee Mack, Rob Beckett, Rhod Gilbert, Tim Key" 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 4/12/2013. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Lee Mack, Richard Osman, Stephen Mangan, Henning Wehn".