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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
    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)

    #2 - 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
    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(48 votes)

    #3 - Brian Blessed, Alan Duncan MP, Marcus Brigstocke

    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(18 votes)

    #4 - Boris Johnson MP, Stephen K. Amos, Clive Anderson

    S24:E6

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    Director: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(29 votes)

    #5 - Benedict Cumberbatch, Victoria Coren, Jon Richardson

    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
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  6. Have I Got News for You Season 43 Episode 9 - Kirsty Young, Victoria Coren, Greg Davies
    8.2/10(12 votes)

    #6 - 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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  7. Have I Got News for You Season 32 Episode 9 - Boris Johnson, Emily Maitlis, Sue Perkins
    8.1/10(13 votes)

    #7 - Boris Johnson, Emily Maitlis, Sue Perkins

    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
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  8. Have I Got News for You Season 1 Episode 1 - Sandi Toksvig, Kate Saunders
    8.0/10(28 votes)

    #8 - Sandi Toksvig, Kate Saunders

    S1:E1

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    Director:John F.D. Northover
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #9 - Boris Johnson MP, Rick Wakeman, Kate Garraway

    S26:E8

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

    #10 - Ann Widdecombe MP, Alex James, Jimmy Carr

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

    #11 - Jeremy Clarkson, Charles Kennedy, Ed Byrne

    S36:E9

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

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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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.

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

    #14 - 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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  15. Have I Got News for You Season 23 Episode 6 - Dave Gorman, Ken Livingstone
    7.9/10(17 votes)

    #15 - Dave Gorman, Ken Livingstone

    S23:E6

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  16. Have I Got News for You Season 26 Episode 4 - Jimmy Carr, Ross Noble, Sir Ian McKellen
    7.9/10(26 votes)

    #16 - Jimmy Carr, Ross Noble, Sir Ian McKellen

    S26:E4

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

    #17 - Bruce Forsyth, Ross Noble, Laura Solon

    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.

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  18. Have I Got News for You Season 62 Episode 8 - Clive Myrie, Miles Jupp and Camilla Long
    7.9/10(22 votes)

    #18 - Clive Myrie, Miles Jupp and Camilla Long

    S62:E8

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

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Have I Got News for You Season 65 Episode 2 - David Tennant, Lucy Beaumont, Richard Osman
    7.9/10(40 votes)

    #19 - David Tennant, Lucy Beaumont, Richard Osman

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

    #20 - Bruce Forsyth, Marcus Brigstocke, Natasha Kaplinsky

    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
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  21. Have I Got News for You Season 30 Episode 6 - Boris Johnson, Dr. Phil Hammond, Sara Cox
    7.8/10(13 votes)

    #21 - Boris Johnson, Dr. Phil Hammond, Sara Cox

    S30:E6

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    Director:Unknown
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  22. Have I Got News for You Season 37 Episode 1 - Frank Skinner, Katy Brand, Alan Duncan MP
    7.8/10(14 votes)

    #22 - Frank Skinner, Katy Brand, Alan Duncan MP

    S37:E1

    The return of the popular news quiz. Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by special guest host Frank Skinner and guest panellists Katy Brand and Alan Duncan MP.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Have I Got News for You Season 39 Episode 5 - Have I Got Election News for You
    7.8/10(14 votes)

    #23 - Have I Got Election News for You

    S39:E5

    Another edition of the popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Jo Brand, and guest panellists Jon Richardson and Lembit Opik.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Have I Got News for You Season 43 Episode 1 - Stephen Mangan, Grace Dent, Miles Jupp
    7.8/10(14 votes)

    #24 - 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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  25. Have I Got News for You Season 65 Episode 3 - Richard Ayoade, Phil Wang, Marina Purkiss
    7.8/10(33 votes)

    #25 - Richard Ayoade, Phil Wang, Marina Purkiss

    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.

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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".