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The Best Episodes of Mastermind Season 1

Every episode of Mastermind Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Mastermind Season 1!

The Best Episodes of Mastermind Season 1

Mastermind is a British quiz show, well known for its challenging questions, intimidating setting and air of seriousness. Devised by Bill Wright, the basic format of...
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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Mastermind Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
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    #1 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    This new and exciting brain game invites contenders to take the stand and defend their claim to the title of Mastermind of the United Kingdom. They have two minutes in which to establish their knowledge of a chosen subject with a further two minutes to consolidate their position by answering questions right across the board. Tonight's programme comes from The University of Liverpool

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Mastermind Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
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    #2 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    This new brain game invites contenders to take the stand and defend their claim to the title of Mastermind of the United Kingdom They have two minutes in which to establish their knowledge of a chosen subject with a further two minutes to consolidate their position by answering questions right across the board. Tonight's programme comes from The University of Liverpool Contenders Mary Grummitt, Dr Michael Dewar, Vera Gallagher, Patrick Maher Interrogator Magnus Magnusson

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Mastermind Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
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    #3 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    This new brain game invites contenders to take the stand and defend their claim to the title of Mastermind of the United Kingdom Tonight's programme comes from the University of Glasgow Contenders Joyce Ligertwood, David Wate, Robert Crampsey, Julius Green Interrogator Magnus Magnusson

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Mastermind Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
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    #4 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    Tonight's contenders come from the West of Scotland and the programme was recorded at Glasgow University. Interrogator Magnus Magnusson

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Mastermind Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
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    #5 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    This new brain game invites contenders to take the stand and defend their claim to the title of Mastermind of the United Kingdom Tonight's contenders represent the North East of England, and the programme comes from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne. Interrogator Magnus Magnusson

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Mastermind Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
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    #6 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    Tonight's contenders are drawn from the London area, and the programme comes from the University of Essex, Colchester. Interrogator Magnus Magnusson

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Mastermind Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode 7
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    #7 - Episode 7

    S1:E7

    Tonight's contenders represent the South East of England, and the programme comes from the University of Essex, Colchester. Interrogator Magnus Magnusson

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Mastermind Season 1 Episode 8 - Episode 8
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    #8 - Episode 8

    S1:E8

    This new brain game invites contenders to take the stand and defend their claim to the title of Mastermind of the United Kingdom Tonight's contenders represent Wales, and the programme comes from the Llandaff College of Technology, Cardiff. Interrogator Magnus Magnusson

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Mastermind Season 1 Episode 9 - Episode 9
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    #9 - Episode 9

    S1:E9

    Tonight's contenders represent the South-West of England, and the programme comes from Llandaff College of Technology. Interrogator Magnus Magnusson

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Mastermind Season 1 Episode 10 - Episode 10
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    #10 - Episode 10

    S1:E10

    This new brain game invites contenders to take the stand and defend their claim to the title of Mastermind of the UK They have two minutes in which to establish their knowledge of a chosen subject, with a further period to consolidate their position by answering questions right across the board. Tonight's contenders represent the Midlands, and the programme comes from the University of Birmingham. Interrogator Magnus Magnusson

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Mastermind Season 1 Episode 11 - Episode 11
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    #11 - Episode 11

    S1:E11

    This new brain game invites contenders to take the stand and defend their claim to the title of Mastermind of the United Kingdom They have two minutes in which to establish their knowledge of a chosen subject, with a further period to consolidate their position by answering questions right across the board. Tonight's contenders are drawn from the London area, and the programme comes from the University of Birmingham. Interrogator Magnus Magnusson

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Mastermind Season 1 Episode 12 - Semi-Final 1
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    #12 - Semi-Final 1

    S1:E12

    Eleven aspiring Masterminds have won through to the Semi-Finals. In this round the contenders have to prove their ability in a second specialist subject, as well as a further exacting round of general knowledge questions. Tonight's programme comes from Edinburgh. Rev Dr Michael Dewar (Northern Ireland), Nancy Wilkinson (Cambridge), Nicholas Lane (London), Robert Crampsey (Glasgow) Interrogator Magnus Magnusson

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Mastermind Season 1 Episode 13 - Sem-Final 2
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    #13 - Sem-Final 2

    S1:E13

    In this round the contenders have to prove their ability in a second specialist subject, as well as a further exacting round of general knowledge questions. Tonight's programme comes from Edinburgh. James MacGregor (Kelso), Joan Taylor (Newcastle upon Tyne), David Drake-Brockman (Lymington), Ivan Limmer (Burnley) Interrogator Magnus Magnusson

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Mastermind Season 1 Episode 14 - Semi-Final 3
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    #14 - Semi-Final 3

    S1:E14

    Tonight's programme comes from London. James Bruce (London), Beryl Leatham Thomas (Oswestry), Frederick Nicholls (Haverfordwest) Interrogator Magnus Magnusson

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Mastermind Season 1 Episode 15 - The Final
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    #15 - The Final

    S1:E15

    Only three contenders remain to take up the challenge to become Mastermind of the United Kingdom. The Brain Game that requires the co-ordination of specialist and general knowledge, with the ability to answer quickly and concisely. Interrogator Magnus Magnusson

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "Mastermind" season 1. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/11/1972. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".