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The Best Episodes of Have I Got News for You Season 42

Every episode of Have I Got News for You Season 42 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Have I Got News for You Season 42!

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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Season 42 Ratings Summary

"Jo Brand, Victoria Coren, Graham Linehan" is the best rated episode of "Have I Got News for You" season 42. It scored 7/10 based on 9 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 10/14/2011. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Alexander Armstrong, Danny Baker, Louise Mensch".

  • Jo Brand, Victoria Coren, Graham Linehan
    7.0/109 votes

    #1 - Jo Brand, Victoria Coren, Graham Linehan

    Season 42 Episode 1 - Aired 10/14/2011

    The popular news quiz returns, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Jo Brand and guest panellists Victoria Coren and Graham Linehan.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Alexander Armstrong, Danny Baker, Louise Mensch
    7.2/109 votes

    #2 - Alexander Armstrong, Danny Baker, Louise Mensch

    Season 42 Episode 2 - Aired 10/21/2011

    Popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Alexander Armstrong and guest panellists Danny Baker and Louise Mensch.

    Director: N/A

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  • Lee Mack, Ross Noble
    6.8/1011 votes

    #3 - Lee Mack, Ross Noble

    Season 42 Episode 3 - Aired 10/28/2011

    Popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Lee Mack and guest panellists including Ross Noble.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Greg Davies
    7.2/1010 votes

    #4 - Greg Davies

    Season 42 Episode 4 - Aired 11/4/2011

    Popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, a guest host and guest panellists including stand-up comedian and Inbetweeners star Greg Davies.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • David Mitchell, Roisin Conaty, Andy Hamilton
    6.8/1011 votes

    #5 - David Mitchell, Roisin Conaty, Andy Hamilton

    Season 42 Episode 5 - Aired 11/11/2011

    Popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host David Mitchell and guest panellists Roisin Conaty and Andy Hamilton.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Dan Stevens, Susan Calman, Miles Jupp
    7.2/1010 votes

    #6 - Dan Stevens, Susan Calman, Miles Jupp

    Season 42 Episode 6 - Aired 11/25/2011

    Popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Dan Stevens and guest panellists Susan Calman and Miles Jupp.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Kirsty Young, Gyles Brandreth, Marcus Brigstocke
    7.3/1010 votes

    #7 - Kirsty Young, Gyles Brandreth, Marcus Brigstocke

    Season 42 Episode 7 - Aired 12/2/2011

    Popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Kirsty Young and guest panellists Gyles Brandreth and Marcus Brigstocke.

    Director: N/A

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  • Miranda Hart, Reginald D Hunter, Tom Watson
    7.0/1011 votes

    #8 - Miranda Hart, Reginald D Hunter, Tom Watson

    Season 42 Episode 8 - Aired 12/9/2011

    Popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Miranda Hart, and guest panellists Reginald D Hunter and Tom Watson.

    Director: N/A

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  • Sue Perkins, Nick Hewer, Jack Whitehall
    NaN/100 votes

    #9 - Sue Perkins, Nick Hewer, Jack Whitehall

    Season 42 Episode 9 - Aired 12/16/2011

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

    Director: N/A

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  • Christmas Special
    6.8/109 votes

    #10 - Christmas Special

    Season 42 Episode 10 - Aired 12/23/2011

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A