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The Best Episodes of Hard Quiz Season 8

Every episode of Hard Quiz Season 8 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Hard Quiz Season 8!

The Best Episodes of Hard Quiz Season 8

Host Tom Gleeson sets out to find Australia's hardest quiz champion, pitting four contestants against each other in a battle of attrition.
  1. Background image for Lion King, Legend of Zelda, Smallpox & Antique Purses
    7.9/10(8 votes)

    #1 - Lion King, Legend of Zelda, Smallpox & Antique Purses

    S8:E1

    Fighting for Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug are engineer and Lion King fan Jasmine, software engineer and Legend of Zelda player Ed, nanny and smallpox expert Izzy, and dill pickle maker Mikey...who is into antique purses!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  2. Background image for Typefaces, the Tasmanian Devil, Breaker Morant & Tina Arena
    7.9/10(9 votes)

    #2 - Typefaces, the Tasmanian Devil, Breaker Morant & Tina Arena

    S8:E2

    It takes all sorts, and Hard Quiz is Australia's biggest bag of liquorice. Vying for Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug are experts in typefaces, the Tasmanian devil, war criminal Breaker Morant and Aussie songbird Tina Arena.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  3. Background image for Samantha Stosur, Freddie Mercury, Seinfeld & the Galapagos Tortoise
    8.0/10(9 votes)

    #3 - Samantha Stosur, Freddie Mercury, Seinfeld & the Galapagos Tortoise

    S8:E3

    Tom Gleeson dishes out the points and the putdowns as four experts vie for the Big Brass Mug with their topics: tennis star Samantha Stosur, Queen singer Freddie Mercury, TV sitcom Seinfeld, and the Galapagos tortoise.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  4. Background image for Monsters Inc., Frida Kahlo, Pug Dogs & Australian Currency
    8.4/10(11 votes)

    #4 - Monsters Inc., Frida Kahlo, Pug Dogs & Australian Currency

    S8:E4

    Four experts match wits and dodge witticisms from host Tom Gleeson with their subjects: animated film Monsters, Inc, artist Frida Kahlo, pug dogs, and Australian currency. Only the hardest will survive.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  5. Background image for PM Anthony Albanese, Grey's Anatomy, Echidnas & Rin Tin Tin
    7.9/10(10 votes)

    #5 - PM Anthony Albanese, Grey's Anatomy, Echidnas & Rin Tin Tin

    S8:E5

    Tom Gleeson puts four experts through the Battle of the Big Brass Mug! This week's topics are Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, medical drama Grey's Anatomy, echidnas, and the black and white canine adventures of Rin Tin Tin.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  6. Background image for Battle of the Duds
    7.9/10(10 votes)

    #6 - Battle of the Duds

    S8:E6

    It's a Battle of the Duds. Taking another shot at Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug are Bugs Bunny expert Michael, Hamilton the musical fan Miek, Love Actually expert Spencer, and Airbus A320 expert Deborah, who is a pilot.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Tony Hawk, Glenn McGrath, Mad Men & Parachuting
    7.6/10(8 votes)

    #7 - Tony Hawk, Glenn McGrath, Mad Men & Parachuting

    S8:E7

    Tom Gleeson is back with another four experts vying to be champion and take home the Big Brass Mug. Topics include skateboard legend Tony Hawk, cricket legend Glenn McGrath, period drama Mad Men, and parachuting.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  9. Background image for Nicki Minaj, the Platypus, Joseph Stalin & Colonoscopies
    7.7/10(8 votes)

    #8 - Nicki Minaj, the Platypus, Joseph Stalin & Colonoscopies

    S8:E8

    Fighting over Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug this week are experts on rapper Nicki Minaj, wacky Aussie favourite the platypus, murderous dictator Joseph Stalin, and the medical marvel of colonoscopies! (Don't try this at home.)

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  10. Background image for Blade Runner, Geoffrey Chaucer, F1 Driver Daniel Ricciardo & Pineapples
    7.6/10(6 votes)

    #9 - Blade Runner, Geoffrey Chaucer, F1 Driver Daniel Ricciardo & Pineapples

    S8:E9

    What do the movie Blade Runner, poet Geoffrey Chaucer, Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo and pineapples have in common? They're all topics on this week's Hard Quiz, where four big fans take on the hilarious Tom Gleeson!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  11. Background image for Scouts Australia, The Incredibles, Michael Jordan & Penny Farthing Bicycles
    7.0/10(6 votes)

    #10 - Scouts Australia, The Incredibles, Michael Jordan & Penny Farthing Bicycles

    S8:E10

    Four contestants are after one Big Brass Mug, and host Tom Gleeson is in the way. Expert topics this week are Scouts Australia, animated film The Incredibles, NBA superstar Michael Jordan, and penny farthing bicycles!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  12. Background image for Beyonce, hit-musical RENT, Australian finches & TV classic SeaChange
    7.6/10(8 votes)

    #11 - Beyonce, hit-musical RENT, Australian finches & TV classic SeaChange

    S8:E11

    The Big Brass Mug is up for grabs again as Tom Gleeson quizzes another quartet on their questionable topics: the musical Rent, Grammy-winner Beyonce, Australian finches and Aussie TV classic SeaChange.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Background image for George Michael, The Sims, AFL team Western Bulldogs & the Cuban Missile Crisis
    7.7/10(7 votes)

    #12 - George Michael, The Sims, AFL team Western Bulldogs & the Cuban Missile Crisis

    S8:E12

    Tom Gleeson quizzes contestants on pop legend George Michael, video game The Sims, AFL team Western Bulldogs, and the Cuban missile crisis.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Background image for Encanto, Brett Whiteley, George Harrison & Man vs Wild
    7.5/10(7 votes)

    #13 - Encanto, Brett Whiteley, George Harrison & Man vs Wild

    S8:E13

    Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug is under siege from four contestants and their eclectic expert subjects: Disney's Encanto, artist Brett Whiteley, musician George Harrison, and the Bear Grylls adventure series Man vs Wild.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Background image for Australian Zoos, rap group Salt-N-Pepa, BoJack Horseman & Anna Pavlova
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #14 - Australian Zoos, rap group Salt-N-Pepa, BoJack Horseman & Anna Pavlova

    S8:E14

    Chasing after Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug this week are experts in Australian zoos, rap group Salt-N-Pepa, animated series BoJack Horseman, and a fascinator-wearing fan of ballet superstar Anna Pavlova.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Background image for Hello Kitty, Triumph motorcycles, Michael J. Fox & Gilbert and Sullivan
    7.3/10(7 votes)

    #15 - Hello Kitty, Triumph motorcycles, Michael J. Fox & Gilbert and Sullivan

    S8:E15

    Tom Gleeson awards the Big Brass Mug to whichever expert best answers his Hard Quiz questions on their expert topic: Hello Kitty, Triumph motorcycles, actor Michael J. Fox, and composers Gilbert and Sullivan!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  17. Background image for Battle of the Duds
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #16 - Battle of the Duds

    S8:E16

    It's another Battle of the Duds! Tom Gleeson faces four people foolish enough to have a second try at the Big Brass Mug with their expert subjects of dinosaurs, penicillin, the Isle of Wight and Olympic gymnast Simone Biles.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Background image for Morse Code, Animal Crossing, Good Will Hunting & Machin Postage Stamps
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #17 - Morse Code, Animal Crossing, Good Will Hunting & Machin Postage Stamps

    S8:E17

    It's the Hard Quiz Ashes! A pack of Poms want the Big Brass Mug and Aussie Tom Gleeson wants to bowl them out! Their topics: Morse code, video game Animal Crossing, the movie Good Will Hunting, and Machin postage stamps.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Background image for Australian Parrots, Cricket Bats, Bones & WikiLeaks
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    #18 - Australian Parrots, Cricket Bats, Bones & WikiLeaks

    S8:E18

    Tom Gleeson is hanging on to the Big Brass Mug until one Hard Quiz expert can prove they deserve it - but with which topic? Australian parrots, cricket bats, bones, or WikiLeaks?

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Background image for Android Smartphones, Sydney Opera House, AFL & TV show Gladiators
    7.7/10(8 votes)

    #19 - Android Smartphones, Sydney Opera House, AFL & TV show Gladiators

    S8:E19

    Four know-it-alls want Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug: an Android smartphone aficionado, a Sydney Opera House tour guide, an AFL umpire, and someone who is into people getting hit with padded poles on the TV show Gladiators.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. Background image for Australian Microbats, Minecraft, the Planet Mars & the Billy Madison Movie
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    #20 - Australian Microbats, Minecraft, the Planet Mars & the Billy Madison Movie

    S8:E20

    Tom Gleeson faces an onslaught from experts in Australian microbats, computer game Minecraft, the planet Mars and Adam Sandler movie Billy Madison. Who will win the Big Brass Mug?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  22. Background image for The Avro Lancaster Bomber, Celine Dion, The IT Crowd & African Snakes
    7.7/10(7 votes)

    #21 - The Avro Lancaster Bomber, Celine Dion, The IT Crowd & African Snakes

    S8:E21

    Tom Gleeson has Hard Quiz questions for those who covet his Big Brass Mug. Contestants are experts on the Avro Lancaster bomber, Canadian singer Celine Dion, comedy series The IT Crowd and African venomous snakes!

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Background image for Harry Styles, Evonne Goolagong Cawley, Pulp Fiction & Wheat
    7.5/10(8 votes)

    #22 - Harry Styles, Evonne Goolagong Cawley, Pulp Fiction & Wheat

    S8:E22

    What do singer Harry Styles, tennis legend Evonne Goolagong Cawley, the movie Pulp Fiction, and wheat have in common? They're all expert topics on Hard Quiz this week! Find out who takes home Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug!

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Background image for The Late Show, Nauru, Beekeeping & the Harp
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    #23 - The Late Show, Nauru, Beekeeping & the Harp

    S8:E23

    Tom Gleeson puts four contestants under the grill as they battle it out over the Big Brass Mug with their expert subjects: Aussie comedy series The Late Show, the island of Nauru, beekeeping, and musical instrument, the harp.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. Background image for S Club 7, Modern Family, Brisbane Broncos & Spielberg's Schindler's List
    7.4/10(7 votes)

    #24 - S Club 7, Modern Family, Brisbane Broncos & Spielberg's Schindler's List

    S8:E24

    An epic Hard Quiz battle featuring experts on pop group S Club 7, TV sitcom Modern Family, NRL club Brisbane Broncos and the Spielberg masterpiece Schindler's List. Only one will prove worthy of Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug.

    Director:Unknown
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  26. Background image for Musical Come From Away, Katy Perry, the Human Immune System & Descartes
    7.6/10(7 votes)

    #25 - Musical Come From Away, Katy Perry, the Human Immune System & Descartes

    S8:E25

    Tom Gleeson oversees another Hard Quiz battle for the Big Brass Mug. He welcomes alleged experts on the musical Come From Away, pop star Katy Perry, the human immune system and philosopher Rene Descartes!

    Director:Unknown
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Season 8 Ratings Summary

"Lion King, Legend of Zelda, Smallpox & Antique Purses" is the best rated episode of "Hard Quiz" season 8. It scored 7.9/10 based on 8 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/8/2023. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Typefaces, the Tasmanian Devil, Breaker Morant & Tina Arena".