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The Best Episodes of Mock the Week

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Mock the Week is a British topical celebrity panel game hosted by Dara Ó Briain. The game is influenced by improvised topical stand-up comedy, with several rounds requiring players to deliver answers on unexpected subjects

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Mock the Week Season 21 Episode 5 - Angela Barnes, Alasdair Beckett-King, Rhys James, Zoe Lyons and Ahir Shah
    8.9/10(37 votes)

    #1 - Angela Barnes, Alasdair Beckett-King, Rhys James, Zoe Lyons and Ahir Shah

    S21:E5

    Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis look back at the week’s news for the very last time in the company of Angela Barnes, Alasdair Beckett-King, Rhys James, Zoe Lyons and Ahir Shah.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Mock the Week Season 21 Episode 6 - The History of... (1)
    8.2/10(22 votes)

    #2 - The History of... (1)

    S21:E6

    In the first of two special episodes commemorating the end of the long-running topical comedy series, a chance to see some of the very finest moments from the first half of its 17-year history.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Mock the Week Season 21 Episode 7 - The History of... (2)
    8.1/10(17 votes)

    #3 - The History of... (2)

    S21:E7

    The second of two special episodes looking back at the 17-year history of the show as it comes to an end, featuring some of its funniest moments from recent years.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Mock the Week Season 18 Episode 2 - Tom Allen, Angela Barnes, Ed Gamble, Olga Koch, Glenn Moore
    7.8/10(25 votes)

    #4 - Tom Allen, Angela Barnes, Ed Gamble, Olga Koch, Glenn Moore

    S18:E2

    Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis discuss the events of the week in the company of guests Tom Allen, Angela Barnes, Ed Gamble, Olga Koch and Glenn Moore.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Mock the Week Season 18 Episode 8 - Ed Byrne, Rhys James, Olga Koch, Nigel Ng, Suzi Ruffell
    7.8/10(20 votes)

    #5 - Ed Byrne, Rhys James, Olga Koch, Nigel Ng, Suzi Ruffell

    S18:E8

    Dara Ó Briain and Hugh Dennis look back at the week’s news in the company of guests Ed Byrne, Rhys James, Olga Koch, Nigel Ng and Suzi Ruffell.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Mock the Week Season 18 Episode 9 - Maisie Adam, Ed Byrne, Sophie Duker, Ed Gamble, Mark Simmons
    7.7/10(18 votes)

    #6 - Maisie Adam, Ed Byrne, Sophie Duker, Ed Gamble, Mark Simmons

    S18:E9

    Dara Ó Briain and Hugh Dennis look back at world events from the last seven days in the company of guests Maisie Adam, Ed Byrne, Sophie Duker, Ed Gamble and Mark Simmons.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Mock the Week Season 3 Episode 2 - Ed Byrne, Jo Brand, Robin Ince
    7.6/10(28 votes)

    #7 - Ed Byrne, Jo Brand, Robin Ince

    S3:E2

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  8. Mock the Week Season 4 Episode 1 - David Mitchell, Mark Watson
    7.6/10(26 votes)

    #8 - David Mitchell, Mark Watson

    S4:E1

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  9. Mock the Week Season 21 Episode 2 - James Acaster, Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Milton Jones and Nish Kumar
    7.6/10(27 votes)

    #9 - James Acaster, Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Milton Jones and Nish Kumar

    S21:E2

    Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis look back at some of the news of the week with guests James Acaster, Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne and Nish Kumar.

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  10. Mock the Week Season 3 Episode 1 - Russell Howard, Clive Anderson, Gina Yashere
    7.5/10(25 votes)

    #10 - Russell Howard, Clive Anderson, Gina Yashere

    S3:E1

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  11. Mock the Week Season 5 Episode 10 - Ed Byrne, Gina Yashire
    7.5/10(22 votes)

    #11 - Ed Byrne, Gina Yashire

    S5:E10

    Hosted by Dara O'Briain, with Hugh Dennis, Frankie Boyle, Andy Parsons, Russell Howard and special guests Gina Yashere and Ed Byrne.

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  12. Mock the Week Season 16 Episode 11 - Ed Gamble, Milton Jones, Miles Jupp, Nish Kumar, Felicity Ward
    7.5/10(20 votes)

    #12 - Ed Gamble, Milton Jones, Miles Jupp, Nish Kumar, Felicity Ward

    S16:E11

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  13. Mock the Week Season 18 Episode 7 - Eshaan Akbar, Angela Barnes, Ed Gamble, Rhys James, Felicity Ward
    7.5/10(16 votes)

    #13 - Eshaan Akbar, Angela Barnes, Ed Gamble, Rhys James, Felicity Ward

    S18:E7

    Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis return with a timely examination of current events in the company of guests Eshaan Akbar, Angela Barnes, Ed Gamble, Rhys James and Felicity Ward.

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  14. Mock the Week Season 20 Episode 5 - Ed Byrne, Rhys James, Athena Kugblenu, Laura Lexx, Jonny Pelham
    7.5/10(22 votes)

    #14 - Ed Byrne, Rhys James, Athena Kugblenu, Laura Lexx, Jonny Pelham

    S20:E5

    Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis run through the main talking points of the last seven days with the support of guests Ed Byrne, Rhys James, Athena Kugblenu, Laura Lexx and Jonny Pelham.

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  15. Mock the Week Season 2 Episode 6 - Hugh Dennis, Frankie Boyle, Jo Brand, Rory Bremner, Jeremy Hardy, John Oliver
    7.4/10(26 votes)

    #15 - Hugh Dennis, Frankie Boyle, Jo Brand, Rory Bremner, Jeremy Hardy, John Oliver

    S2:E6

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  16. Mock the Week Season 4 Episode 2 - Ian Stone, Mark Watson
    7.4/10(25 votes)

    #16 - Ian Stone, Mark Watson

    S4:E2

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  17. Mock the Week Season 4 Episode 4 - Ed Byrne, Gina Yashere
    7.4/10(25 votes)

    #17 - Ed Byrne, Gina Yashere

    S4:E4

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  18. Mock the Week Season 18 Episode 4 - Paul Chowdhry, Ed Gamble, Kerry Godliman, Milton Jones, Rachel Parris
    7.4/10(18 votes)

    #18 - Paul Chowdhry, Ed Gamble, Kerry Godliman, Milton Jones, Rachel Parris

    S18:E4

    Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis discuss the events of the week in the company of guests Paul Chowdhry, Ed Gamble, Kerry Godliman, Milton Jones and Rachel Parris.

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  19. Mock the Week Season 20 Episode 4 - Maisie Adam, Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Milton Jones, Kae Kurd
    7.4/10(20 votes)

    #19 - Maisie Adam, Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Milton Jones, Kae Kurd

    S20:E4

    Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis excavate the treasures of the week past with the help of guests Maisie Adam, Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Milton Jones and Kae Kurd.

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  20. Mock the Week Season 3 Episode 3 - Jon Culshaw, Russell Howard, Mark Watson
    7.3/10(25 votes)

    #20 - Jon Culshaw, Russell Howard, Mark Watson

    S3:E3

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  21. Mock the Week Season 3 Episode 5 - Ed Byrne, Russell Howard, Gina Yashere
    7.3/10(25 votes)

    #21 - Ed Byrne, Russell Howard, Gina Yashere

    S3:E5

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  22. Mock the Week Season 3 Episode 6 - Adam Hills, Russell Howard, Mark Steel
    7.3/10(24 votes)

    #22 - Adam Hills, Russell Howard, Mark Steel

    S3:E6

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  23. Mock the Week Season 5 Episode 2 - Mark Watson, Jo Caulfield
    7.3/10(24 votes)

    #23 - Mark Watson, Jo Caulfield

    S5:E2

    Hosted by Dara O'Briain, with regulars Hugh Dennis, Frankie Boyle, Andy Parsons and Russell Howard, joined by guests Mark Watson and Jo Caulfield.

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  24. Mock the Week Season 11 Episode 1 - Nathan Caton, Greg Davies, Micky Flanagan
    7.3/10(24 votes)

    #24 - Nathan Caton, Greg Davies, Micky Flanagan

    S11:E1

    Dara O Briain and regulars Chris Addison, Hugh Dennis and Andy Parsons return for another series of topical mockery with guests Nathan Caton, Greg Davies and Micky Flanagan.

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  25. Mock the Week Season 12 Episode 9 - Milton Jones, Hal Cruttenden, Holly Walsh, Ed Byrne
    7.3/10(24 votes)

    #25 - Milton Jones, Hal Cruttenden, Holly Walsh, Ed Byrne

    S12:E9

    Dara O Briain and the team look back at the last seven days and extract the hilarity with guests Milton Jones, Hal Cruttenden, Holly Walsh and Ed Byrne.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Angela Barnes, Alasdair Beckett-King, Rhys James, Zoe Lyons and Ahir Shah" is the best rated episode of "Mock the Week". It scored 8.9/10 based on 37 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/21/2022. This episode scored 0.7 points higher than the second highest rated, "The History of... (1)".