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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!

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...
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Best Episodes Summary

"Brian Blessed, Alan Duncan MP, Marcus Brigstocke" is the best rated episode of "Have I Got News for You". It scored 9.3/10 based on 48 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 5/2/2008. This episode scored 0.7 points higher than the second highest rated, "Boris Johnson MP, Stephen K. Amos, Clive Anderson".

  • Brian Blessed, Alan Duncan MP, Marcus Brigstocke
    9.3/1048 votes
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    #1 - Brian Blessed, Alan Duncan MP, Marcus Brigstocke

    Season 35 Episode 3 - Aired 5/2/2008

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Boris Johnson MP, Stephen K. Amos, Clive Anderson
    8.6/1017 votes
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    #2 - Boris Johnson MP, Stephen K. Amos, Clive Anderson

    Season 24 Episode 6 - Aired 11/29/2002

    No description available

    Director: N/A

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  • Benedict Cumberbatch, Victoria Coren, Jon Richardson
    8.6/1029 votes
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    #3 - Benedict Cumberbatch, Victoria Coren, Jon Richardson

    Season 40 Episode 1 - Aired 10/14/2010

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Boris Johnson MP, Rick Wakeman, Kate Garraway
    8.3/1012 votes
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    #4 - Boris Johnson MP, Rick Wakeman, Kate Garraway

    Season 26 Episode 8 - Aired 12/12/2003

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Dave Gorman, Ken Livingstone
    8.2/1015 votes
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    #5 - Dave Gorman, Ken Livingstone

    Season 23 Episode 6 - Aired 5/24/2002

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Boris Johnson, Emily Maitlis, Sue Perkins
    8.2/1013 votes
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    #6 - Boris Johnson, Emily Maitlis, Sue Perkins

    Season 32 Episode 9 - Aired 12/15/2006

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Jeremy Clarkson, Charles Kennedy, Ed Byrne
    8.2/1012 votes
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    #7 - Jeremy Clarkson, Charles Kennedy, Ed Byrne

    Season 36 Episode 9 - Aired 12/19/2008

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Clive Myrie, Munya Chawawa, Helen Lewis
    8.1/1031 votes
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    #8 - Clive Myrie, Munya Chawawa, Helen Lewis

    Season 65 Episode 10 - Aired 6/16/2023

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Sandi Toksvig, Kate Saunders
    8.0/1027 votes
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    #9 - Sandi Toksvig, Kate Saunders

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/28/1990

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    Director: John F.D. Northover

    Writer: N/A

  • Jimmy Carr, Ross Noble, Sir Ian McKellen
    8.0/1026 votes
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    #10 - Jimmy Carr, Ross Noble, Sir Ian McKellen

    Season 26 Episode 4 - Aired 11/7/2003

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Boris Johnson, Dr. Phil Hammond, Sara Cox
    8.0/1013 votes
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    #11 - Boris Johnson, Dr. Phil Hammond, Sara Cox

    Season 30 Episode 6 - Aired 11/25/2005

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Ann Widdecombe MP, Alex James, Jimmy Carr
    8.0/1014 votes
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    #12 - Ann Widdecombe MP, Alex James, Jimmy Carr

    Season 34 Episode 6 - Aired 11/23/2007

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Bruce Forsyth, Ross Noble, Laura Solon
    8.0/1013 votes
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    #13 - Bruce Forsyth, Ross Noble, Laura Solon

    Season 39 Episode 8 - Aired 5/27/2010

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Frank Skinner, Katy Brand, Alan Duncan MP
    7.9/1014 votes
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    #14 - Frank Skinner, Katy Brand, Alan Duncan MP

    Season 37 Episode 1 - Aired 4/24/2009

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Lee Mack, Nigel Farage, Kevin Bridges
    7.9/1013 votes
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    #15 - Lee Mack, Nigel Farage, Kevin Bridges

    Season 39 Episode 1 - Aired 4/1/2010

    The popular news quiz returns, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Lee Mack and guest panellists Nigel Farage and Kevin Bridges.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Have I Got Election News for You
    7.9/1014 votes
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    #16 - Have I Got Election News for You

    Season 39 Episode 5 - Aired 5/7/2010

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • John Prescott, John Bishop, Penny Smith
    7.9/1011 votes
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    #17 - John Prescott, John Bishop, Penny Smith

    Season 39 Episode 9 - Aired 6/3/2010

    Popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host John Prescott and guest panellists John Bishop and Penny Smith.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Clive Myrie, Miles Jupp and Camilla Long
    7.9/1022 votes
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    #18 - Clive Myrie, Miles Jupp and Camilla Long

    Season 62 Episode 8 - Aired 12/3/2021

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • David Tennant, Lucy Beaumont, Richard Osman
    7.9/1038 votes
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    #19 - David Tennant, Lucy Beaumont, Richard Osman

    Season 65 Episode 2 - Aired 4/21/2023

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Bruce Forsyth, Marcus Brigstocke, Natasha Kaplinsky
    7.8/1017 votes
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    #20 - Bruce Forsyth, Marcus Brigstocke, Natasha Kaplinsky

    Season 25 Episode 8 - Aired 6/13/2003

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Tom Baker, Vince Cable, Chris Addison
    7.8/1017 votes
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    #21 - Tom Baker, Vince Cable, Chris Addison

    Season 36 Episode 3 - Aired 10/31/2008

    Tom Baker hosts the popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop joined by guest panellists, including Chris Addison.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Jack Dee, Miranda Hart, Quentin Letts
    7.8/1012 votes
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    #22 - Jack Dee, Miranda Hart, Quentin Letts

    Season 36 Episode 5 - Aired 11/21/2008

    Popular news quiz. Team captains Frank Skinner and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jack Dee and guest panellists Miranda Hart and Quentin Letts.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Martin Clunes, Charlie Brooker, Arlene Phillips
    7.8/1018 votes
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    #23 - Martin Clunes, Charlie Brooker, Arlene Phillips

    Season 38 Episode 1 - Aired 10/16/2009

    The popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Martin Clunes and guest panellists Charlie Brooker and Arlene Phillips.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Stephen Mangan, Grace Dent, Miles Jupp
    7.8/1013 votes
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    #24 - Stephen Mangan, Grace Dent, Miles Jupp

    Season 43 Episode 1 - Aired 4/13/2012

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

    Director: N/A

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  • Kirsty Young, Victoria Coren, Greg Davies
    7.8/1011 votes
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    #25 - Kirsty Young, Victoria Coren, Greg Davies

    Season 43 Episode 9 - Aired 6/8/2012

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

    Director: N/A

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