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The Best Episodes of Have I Got News for You Season 72

Every episode of Have I Got News for You Season 72 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Have I Got News for You Season 72!

Binge this in 2h 25m•Peaking at 8.1/10

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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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Have I Got News for You Season 72 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.1/10(15 votes)

    S72:E4

    Amol Rajan is the host, with guest panellists political consultant Salma Shah and comedian Phil Wang joining team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton as they delve into the news.

    Director:Abigail Dankwa
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Have I Got News for You Season 72 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.5/10(21 votes)

    S72:E3

    Jason Manford is the host, with guest panellists broadcaster Janet Street-Porter and comedian and presenter Zoe Lyons joining team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton as they delve into the news.

    Director:Abigail Dankwa
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Have I Got News for You Season 72 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.4/10(20 votes)

    S72:E2

    Alex Jones hosts, with guest panellists comedian Chloe Petts and parliamentary sketch writer Tom Peck joining team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton as they delve into the news.

    Director:Martin Lord
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Have I Got News for You Season 72 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.3/10(28 votes)

    S72:E1

    Richard Ayoade hosts, with guest panellists broadcaster Gyles Brandreth and singer-songwriter Charlotte Church joining team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton as they delve into the news.

    Director:Martin Lord
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Have I Got News for You Season 72 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S72:E5

    Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts, with guests comedian and actor Julian Clary and political correspondent Ava Santina Evans joining team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton as they delve into the news.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 72 Ratings Summary

"Episode 4" is the best rated episode of "Have I Got News for You" season 72. It scored 8.1/10 based on 15 votes. Directed by Abigail Dankwa and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/23/2026. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 3".