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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!

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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
    Have I Got News for You Season 42 Episode 1 - Jo Brand, Victoria Coren, Graham Linehan
    7.0/10(9 votes)

    #1 - Jo Brand, Victoria Coren, Graham Linehan

    S42:E1

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Have I Got News for You Season 42 Episode 2 - Alexander Armstrong, Danny Baker, Louise Mensch
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #2 - Alexander Armstrong, Danny Baker, Louise Mensch

    S42:E2

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Have I Got News for You Season 42 Episode 3 - Lee Mack, Ross Noble
    6.8/10(11 votes)

    #3 - Lee Mack, Ross Noble

    S42:E3

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Have I Got News for You Season 42 Episode 4 - Stephen Mangan, Greg Davies, Grace Dent
    7.2/10(10 votes)

    #4 - Stephen Mangan, Greg Davies, Grace Dent

    S42:E4

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Have I Got News for You Season 42 Episode 5 - David Mitchell, Roisin Conaty, Andy Hamilton
    6.8/10(11 votes)

    #5 - David Mitchell, Roisin Conaty, Andy Hamilton

    S42:E5

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Have I Got News for You Season 42 Episode 6 - Dan Stevens, Susan Calman, Miles Jupp
    7.2/10(10 votes)

    #6 - Dan Stevens, Susan Calman, Miles Jupp

    S42:E6

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Have I Got News for You Season 42 Episode 7 - Kirsty Young, Gyles Brandreth, Marcus Brigstocke
    7.3/10(10 votes)

    #7 - Kirsty Young, Gyles Brandreth, Marcus Brigstocke

    S42:E7

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Have I Got News for You Season 42 Episode 8 - Miranda Hart, Reginald D Hunter, Tom Watson
    7.0/10(11 votes)

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

    S42:E8

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #9 - 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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  10. Have I Got News for You Season 42 Episode 10 - Christmas Special
    7.1/10(10 votes)

    #10 - 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
    Writer:Unknown

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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 Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/14/2011. This episode is rated 7.0 points higher than the second-best, "Alexander Armstrong, Danny Baker, Louise Mensch".