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The Worst Episodes of Mastermind

Every episode of Mastermind ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Mastermind!

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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Worst Episodes Summary

"Episode 1" is the worst rated episode of "Mastermind". It scored N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/11/1972. This episode scored NaN points lower than the second lowest rated, "Episode 2".

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    #1 - Episode 1

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/11/1972

    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

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    #2 - Episode 2

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/18/1972

    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

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    #3 - Episode 3

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/25/1972

    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

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    #4 - Episode 4

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/2/1972

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

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    #5 - Episode 5

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/16/1972

    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

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    #6 - Episode 6

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/23/1972

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

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    #7 - Episode 7

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 10/30/1972

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

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    #8 - Episode 8

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/6/1972

    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

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    #9 - Episode 9

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/13/1972

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

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    #10 - Episode 10

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 11/20/1972

    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

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    #11 - Episode 11

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 11/27/1972

    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

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    #12 - Semi-Final 1

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 12/4/1972

    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

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    #13 - Sem-Final 2

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 12/11/1972

    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

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    #14 - Semi-Final 3

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 12/18/1972

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

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    #15 - The Final

    Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 12/26/1972

    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

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    #16 - Episode 1

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 9/3/1973

    Introduced by Magnus Magnusson Quick reactions, depth of knowledge, fast recall and concise answers. All these are required in this tense and exciting Brain Game which comes tonight from the University of Lancaster.

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    #17 - Episode 2

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 9/10/1973

    Introduced by Magnus Magnusson When the questions begin, there is no time to ponder or elaborate. Contestants in this Brain Game know the answers immediately - or not at all. Tension mounts again at the University of Lancaster in this second round contest to find the Mastermind of 1973.

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    #18 - Episode 3

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 9/17/1973

    Introduced by Magnus Magnusson Greek mythology, words, classical music, 19th-century English literature... four aspiring Master-minds answer questions on these and general knowledge questions in the third round of this contest from the University of Bristol.

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    #19 - Episode 4

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 9/24/1973

    Introduced by Magnus Magnusson Quick reactions, depth of knowledge, fast recall and concise answers. The University of Bristol is the setting for tonight's episode of the Brain Game where four contestants answer questions on: Harps, harp music and harpists; Liszt-his life and works; European mountaineering to 1914; Rudyard Kipling-his life and works.

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    #20 - Episode 5

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/4/1973

    Introduced by Magnus Magnusson Scottish geography and literature, opera and Britain's railways - four new contestants meet in tonight's round from Glasgow University.

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    #21 - Episode 6

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 10/11/1973

    Introduced by Magnus Magnusson In tonight's brain game, from the University of Glasgow: an information scientist answers questions on Frederick the Great; a student on the history of music, 1680-1850; a civil servant on Shakespeare's plays; a teacher on Romano-British archaeology.

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    #22 - Episode 7

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 10/18/1973

    Introduced by Magnus Magnusson Tonight's round of the brain game comes from Sussex University, Brighton. Douglas Gibson, a British Airways station officer, answers questions on modern weapons; crossword puzzle compiler Charles Key answers on the city of Paris; editor and writer Phyllis Hartnell on the history of the theatre; and student Stephen Wildman on painting, 1880-1914.

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    #23 - Episode 8

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 10/25/1973

    Introduced by Magnus Magnusson from Sussex University, Brighton

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    #24 - Episode 9

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 11/1/1973

    Magnus Magnusson introduces the ninth heat which comes from the University of Keele. Reginald Drew answers on the Royal Navy, Sally Copeland on classical mythology, Christopher Monro on English literature and Marjorie Elliott on symphony orchestras.

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    #25 - Episode 10

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 11/8/1973

    Introduced by Magnus Magnusson from Keele University, Staffs. Tonight's contestants answer on British geography, Gilbert and Sullivan, the Third Reich and the 19th-century novel.

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