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The Best Episodes of Have I Got News for You Season 53

Every episode of Have I Got News for You Season 53 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Have I Got News for You Season 53!

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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 53 Episode 1 - Patrick Stewart, Richard Osman, Camilla Long
    6.3/10(12 votes)

    #1 - Patrick Stewart, Richard Osman, Camilla Long

    S53:E1

    Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Patrick Stewart, Richard Osman and Camilla Long in a new series of the long-running topical news quiz.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Have I Got News for You Season 53 Episode 2 - Kirsty Young, Robert Peston, Jon Richardson
    6.1/10(11 votes)

    #2 - Kirsty Young, Robert Peston, Jon Richardson

    S53:E2

    Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Kirsty Young and guest panellists Robert Peston and Jon Richardson.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Have I Got News for You Season 53 Episode 3 - Alexander Armstrong, Sara Pascoe, Andy Hamilton
    6.6/10(10 votes)

    #3 - Alexander Armstrong, Sara Pascoe, Andy Hamilton

    S53:E3

    Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Alexander Armstrong and panellists Sara Pascoe and Andy Hamilton.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Have I Got News for You Season 53 Episode 4 - David Harewood, Kirsty Wark, Josh Widdicombe
    6.9/10(12 votes)

    #4 - David Harewood, Kirsty Wark, Josh Widdicombe

    S53:E4

    Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host David Harewood and guest panellists Kirsty Wark and Josh Widdicombe.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Have I Got News for You Season 53 Episode 5 - Frankie Boyle, Cariad Lloyd, Gyles Brandreth
    6.7/10(10 votes)

    #5 - Frankie Boyle, Cariad Lloyd, Gyles Brandreth

    S53:E5

    Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Frankie Boyle and guest panellists Cariad Lloyd and Gyles Brandreth.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Have I Got News for You Season 53 Episode 6 - Ed Balls, Janet Street-Porter, Henning Wehn
    6.2/10(13 votes)

    #6 - Ed Balls, Janet Street-Porter, Henning Wehn

    S53:E6

    Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Ed Balls and guest panellists Janet Street-Porter and Henning Wehn.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Have I Got News for You Season 53 Episode 7 - Victoria Coren Mitchell, Adam Boulton, Rev Richard Coles
    6.6/10(11 votes)

    #7 - Victoria Coren Mitchell, Adam Boulton, Rev Richard Coles

    S53:E7

    The popular satirical news quiz returns with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop. This episode is hosted by Victoria Coren Mitchell with guest panellists Adam Boulton and the Rev Richard Coles.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Have I Got News for You Season 53 Episode 8 - Election Special
    6.5/10(8 votes)

    #8 - Election Special

    S53:E8

    Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jo Brand and guest panellists Alan Johnson and Ross Noble.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Have I Got News for You Season 53 Episode 9 - Adil Ray, Angela Eagle, Phil Wang
    5.8/10(8 votes)

    #9 - Adil Ray, Angela Eagle, Phil Wang

    S53:E9

    Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Adil Ray and guest panellists Angela Eagle and Phil Wang.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 53 Ratings Summary

"Patrick Stewart, Richard Osman, Camilla Long" is the best rated episode of "Have I Got News for You" season 53. It scored 6.3/10 based on 12 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/21/2017. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Kirsty Young, Robert Peston, Jon Richardson".