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The Best Episodes of Have I Got News for You

Every episode of Have I Got News for You ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Have I Got News for You!

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Hilarious, totally-irreverent, near-slanderous political quiz show, based mainly on news stories from the last week or so, that leaves no party, personality or action unscathed in pursuit of laughs.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Have I Got News for You Season 42 Episode 9 - Sue Perkins, Nick Hewer, Jack Whitehall
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S42:E9

    Popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Sue Perkins and guest panellists Nick Hewer and Jack Whitehall.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Have I Got News for You Season 43 Episode 2 - Jo Brand, Humphrey Ker, Graham Linehan
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S43:E2

    Popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Jo Brand and guest panellists Humphrey Ker and Graham Linehan.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Have I Got News for You Season 35 Episode 3 - Brian Blessed, Alan Duncan MP, Marcus Brigstocke
    9.3/10(47 votes)

    S35:E3

    The popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, with guest host Brian Blessed and panellists Alan Duncan MP and Marcus Brigstocke.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Have I Got News for You Season 24 Episode 6 - Boris Johnson MP, Stephen K. Amos, Clive Anderson
    8.6/10(17 votes)

    S24:E6

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Have I Got News for You Season 40 Episode 1 - Benedict Cumberbatch, Victoria Coren, Jon Richardson
    8.5/10(28 votes)

    S40:E1

    Popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Benedict Cumberbatch, and guest panelists Victoria Coren and Jon Richardson.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Have I Got News for You Season 32 Episode 9 - Boris Johnson, Emily Maitlis, Sue Perkins
    8.1/10(12 votes)

    S32:E9

    Comedy quiz show that grills celebrity contestants on news stories, with captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, host Boris Johnson and panellists Emily Maitlis and Sue Perkins.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Have I Got News for You Season 43 Episode 9 - Kirsty Young, Victoria Coren, Greg Davies
    8.1/10(14 votes)

    S43:E9

    Popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Kirsty Young and guest panellists Victoria Coren and Greg Davies.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Have I Got News for You Season 72 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.1/10(15 votes)

    S72:E4

    Amol Rajan is the host, with guest panellists political consultant Salma Shah and comedian Phil Wang joining team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton as they delve into the news.

    Director:Abigail Dankwa
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Have I Got News for You Season 1 Episode 1 - Sandi Toksvig, Kate Saunders
    8.0/10(29 votes)

    S1:E1

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    Director:John F.D. Northover
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Have I Got News for You Season 23 Episode 6 - Dave Gorman, Ken Livingstone
    8.0/10(18 votes)

    S23:E6

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    Director:Unknown
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  11. Have I Got News for You Season 26 Episode 8 - Boris Johnson MP, Rick Wakeman, Kate Garraway
    8.0/10(12 votes)

    S26:E8

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Have I Got News for You Season 34 Episode 6 - Ann Widdecombe MP, Alex James, Jimmy Carr
    8.0/10(15 votes)

    S34:E6

    Comedy quiz show, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Ann Widdecombe MP and guest panellists Alex James and Jimmy Carr.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Have I Got News for You Season 36 Episode 9 - Jeremy Clarkson, Charles Kennedy, Ed Byrne
    8.0/10(12 votes)

    S36:E9

    Another edition of the popular news quiz with guest panellists joining Ian Hislop, Paul Merton and guest host Jeremy Clarkson.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Have I Got News for You Season 44 Episode 5 - Damian Lewis, Nigel Farage, Harry Shearer
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S44:E5

    Popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Damian Lewis and guest panellists Nigel Farage and Harry Shearer.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Have I Got News for You Season 44 Episode 9 - Charlotte Church, Miles Jupp, Richard Osman
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S44:E9

    Popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Charlotte Church and guest panellists Miles Jupp and Richard Osman.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Have I Got News for You Season 46 Episode 5 - Kirsty Young, Max Keiser, Tony Law
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S46:E5

    The popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Kirsty Young and guest panellists Max Keiser and Tony Law.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Have I Got News for You Season 71 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.0/10(33 votes)

    S71:E6

    Steph McGovern presents, with guest panellists comedian Jon Richardson and actress Sheila Hancock joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Have I Got News for You Season 71 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    8.0/10(32 votes)

    S71:E10

    David Tennant presents, with guest panellists politician and journalist Michael Gove and comedian Chloe Petts joining team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton as they delve into the news.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Have I Got News for You Season 39 Episode 8 - Bruce Forsyth, Ross Noble, Laura Solon
    7.9/10(13 votes)

    S39:E8

    Popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Bruce Forsyth and guest panellists Ross Noble and Laura Solon.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Have I Got News for You Season 62 Episode 8 - Clive Myrie, Miles Jupp and Camilla Long
    7.9/10(23 votes)

    S62:E8

    With guest host Clive Myrie and panellists actor Miles Jupp and journalist Camilla Long

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Have I Got News for You Season 65 Episode 2 - David Tennant, Lucy Beaumont, Richard Osman
    7.9/10(41 votes)

    S65:E2

    David Tennant is guest host with panellists writer and broadcaster Richard Osman and comedian and actress Lucy Beaumont joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Have I Got News for You Season 65 Episode 3 - Richard Ayoade, Phil Wang, Marina Purkiss
    7.9/10(35 votes)

    S65:E3

    Richard Ayoade is guest host, with panellists political commentator Marina Purkiss and comedian Phil Wang joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Have I Got News for You Season 71 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.9/10(40 votes)

    S71:E1

    Roy Wood Jr presents the first in a new series, with guest panellists Armando Iannucci and journalist Anushka Asthana joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop to delve into the latest news.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Have I Got News for You Season 71 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.9/10(32 votes)

    S71:E5

    Richard Ayoade presents, with guest panellists actor and comedian Stephen Mangan and journalist Ava Santina Evans joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Have I Got News for You Season 25 Episode 8 - Bruce Forsyth, Marcus Brigstocke, Natasha Kaplinsky
    7.8/10(18 votes)

    S25:E8

    Bruce Forsyth is the guest presenter of the topical current affairs news quiz. Team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are joined by guests Marcus Brigstocke and Natasha Kaplinsky.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Sue Perkins, Nick Hewer, Jack Whitehall" is the best rated episode of "Have I Got News for You". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/16/2011. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Jo Brand, Humphrey Ker, Graham Linehan".