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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)

    #1 - Sue Perkins, Nick Hewer, Jack Whitehall

    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
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  2. Have I Got News for You Season 42 Episode 10 - Christmas Special
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Christmas Special

    S42:E10

    Popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Martin Clunes and guest panellists Rebecca Front and David O'Doherty.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Have I Got News for You Season 43 Episode 1 - Stephen Mangan, Grace Dent, Miles Jupp
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Stephen Mangan, Grace Dent, Miles Jupp

    S43:E1

    Popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Stephen Mangan and guest panellists Grace Dent and Miles Jupp.

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

    #4 - Jo Brand, Humphrey Ker, Graham Linehan

    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
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  5. Have I Got News for You Season 43 Episode 3 - Damian Lewis, Susan Calman
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Damian Lewis, Susan Calman

    S43:E3

    Popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Damian Lewis and guest panellists including Susan Calman.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Have I Got News for You Season 43 Episode 4 - Jeremy Clarkson, Nancy Dell'Olio, Kevin Bridges
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Jeremy Clarkson, Nancy Dell'Olio, Kevin Bridges

    S43:E4

    Popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Jeremy Clarkson and guest panellists including Nancy Dell'Olio and Kevin Bridges.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Have I Got News for You Season 43 Episode 5 - Alexander Armstrong, Nadine Dorries MP, Reginald D Hunter
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Alexander Armstrong, Nadine Dorries MP, Reginald D Hunter

    S43:E5

    Popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Alexander Armstrong and guest panellists Nadine Dorries MP and Reginald D Hunter.

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  8. Have I Got News for You Season 43 Episode 6 - Kathy Burke, Ken Livingstone, Joe Wilkinson
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Kathy Burke, Ken Livingstone, Joe Wilkinson

    S43:E6

    Popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Kathy Burke and guest panellists Ken Livingstone and Joe Wilkinson.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Have I Got News for You Season 43 Episode 8 - Alastair Campbell, Nick Hewer, Ross Noble
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Alastair Campbell, Nick Hewer, Ross Noble

    S43:E8

    Popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Alastair Campbell and guest panellists.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Have I Got News for You Season 43 Episode 9 - Kirsty Young, Victoria Coren, Greg Davies
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Kirsty Young, Victoria Coren, Greg Davies

    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
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  11. Have I Got News for You Season 69 Episode 10 - Richard Ayoade, Jack Dee, Kelly Cates
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Richard Ayoade, Jack Dee, Kelly Cates

    S69:E10

    Richard Ayoade is presenter, with guest panellists comedian Jack Dee and broadcaster Kelly Cates joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.

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

    #12 - Damian Lewis, Nigel Farage, Harry Shearer

    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.

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

    #13 - Charlotte Church, Miles Jupp, Richard Osman

    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.

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  14. Have I Got News for You Season 45 Episode 1 - Stephen Mangan, Joan Bakewell, Richard Osman
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - Stephen Mangan, Joan Bakewell, Richard Osman

    S45:E1

    The popular news quiz returns, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Stephen Mangan and guest panellists Joan Bakewell and Richard Osman.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Have I Got News for You Season 45 Episode 5 - Mel Giedroyc, Reverend Richard Coles, Ross Noble
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - Mel Giedroyc, Reverend Richard Coles, Ross Noble

    S45:E5

    Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Mel Giedroyc and guest panellists the Reverend Richard Coles and Ross Noble.

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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)

    #16 - Kirsty Young, Max Keiser, Tony Law

    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.

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  17. Have I Got News for You Season 47 Episode 2 - Stephen Mangan, Roisin Conaty, Nigel Farage MEP
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - Stephen Mangan, Roisin Conaty, Nigel Farage MEP

    S47:E2

    The popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Stephen Mangan and guest panellists Roisin Conaty and Nigel Farage MEP.

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  18. Have I Got News for You Season 48 Episode 6 - Jo Brand, Caroline Lucas, Richard Osman
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - Jo Brand, Caroline Lucas, Richard Osman

    S48:E6

    The popular satirical news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Jo Brand and guest panellists Caroline Lucas and Richard Osman.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Have I Got News for You Season 65 Episode 10 - Clive Myrie, Munya Chawawa, Helen Lewis
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - Clive Myrie, Munya Chawawa, Helen Lewis

    S65:E10

    Clive Myrie is guest host, with panellists actor Munya Chawawa and journalist Helen Lewis joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Have I Got News for You Season 68 Episode 2 - Amol Rajan, Miles Jupp, Dame Andrea Jenkyns
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - Amol Rajan, Miles Jupp, Dame Andrea Jenkyns

    S68:E2

    Amol Rajan is host, with guest panellists, actor and comedian Miles Jupp and Dame Andrea Jenkyns, joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. Have I Got News for You Season 68 Episode 5 - Jo Brand, Nabil Abdulrashid, Tom Peck
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - Jo Brand, Nabil Abdulrashid, Tom Peck

    S68:E5

    Jo Brand is host, with panellists comedian Nabil Abdulrashid and journalist Tom Peck joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.

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  22. Have I Got News for You Season 69 Episode 1 - Alexander Armstrong, Steph McGovern, Phil Wang
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #22 - Alexander Armstrong, Steph McGovern, Phil Wang

    S69:E1

    Alexander Armstrong is presenter, with guest panellists broadcaster Steph McGovern and comedian Phil Wang joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.

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  23. Have I Got News for You Season 44 Episode 2 - Jo Brand, Richard Bacon, Will Smith
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - Jo Brand, Richard Bacon, Will Smith

    S44:E2

    Satirical news quiz. Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jo Brand and panellists Richard Bacon and The Thick of It's Will Smith.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Have I Got News for You Season 44 Episode 4 - Jeremy Clarkson, Will Gompertz, Tony Law
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - Jeremy Clarkson, Will Gompertz, Tony Law

    S44:E4

    Popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Jeremy Clarkson and guest panellists Will Gompertz and Tony Law.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. Have I Got News for You Season 44 Episode 10 - Daniel Radcliffe, Sara Cox, Andy Hamilton
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - Daniel Radcliffe, Sara Cox, Andy Hamilton

    S44:E10

    Popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Daniel Radcliffe and guest panellists Sara Cox and Andy Hamilton.

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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, "Christmas Special".