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The Best Episodes of Never Mind the Buzzcocks

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Every episode of Never Mind the Buzzcocks ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Never Mind the Buzzcocks!

The Best Episodes of Never Mind the Buzzcocks

Never Mind the Buzzcocks is a comedy panel game show with a pop and rock music theme. The show is infamous for its dry, sarcastic...

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  1. Background image for The Doctor Who Special
    8.6/10(61 votes)

    #1 - The Doctor Who Special

    S23:E12

    David Tennant hosts a special Dr Who-themed show with team captains Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding. Guests include Dr Who stars Bernard Cribbins and Catherine Tate, plus platinum-selling jazz artist Jamie Cullum and Radio 1's Jo Whiley.

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    Director:Ian Lorimer
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Noel Fielding, Donny Tourette, Philip Olivier, Alfie Jackson
    8.4/10(43 votes)

    #2 - Noel Fielding, Donny Tourette, Philip Olivier, Alfie Jackson

    S20:E2

    Simon Amstell hosts the pop quiz with guests Noel Fielding, Donny Tourette, Philip Olivier and Alfie Jackson.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for Preston, Anne Charleston, Ed Byrne, Fyfe Dangerfield, and a special guest
    8.3/10(35 votes)

    #3 - Preston, Anne Charleston, Ed Byrne, Fyfe Dangerfield, and a special guest

    S20:E3

    Sparks fly as Preston from the Ordinary Boys, former Neighbours actress Anne Charleston, comedian Ed Byrne and Guillemots frontman Fyfe Dangerfield join Simon Amstell, Bill Bailey and Phill Jupitus. And look out for a special guest.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for Romeo Stodart, Midge Ure, Nicholas Hoult, Russell Howard
    8.0/10(27 votes)

    #4 - Romeo Stodart, Midge Ure, Nicholas Hoult, Russell Howard

    S20:E4

    Host Simon Amstell and team captains Bill Bailey and Phill Jupitus are joined by Romeo Stodart from the Magic Numbers, Ultravox frontman Midge Ure, actor Nicholas Hoult from the E4 series Skins and comedian Russell Howard.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for Jessica Hynes, Joel Pott, Kimberly Stewart, Lethal Bizzle
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Jessica Hynes, Joel Pott, Kimberly Stewart, Lethal Bizzle

    S21:E1

    No description available

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for Katy Brand, David Cross, Ryan Jarman, Jermaine Jackson
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Katy Brand, David Cross, Ryan Jarman, Jermaine Jackson

    S21:E2

    No description available

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  7. Background image for Dappy, Keith Chegwin, Tahita Bulmer, Rich Fulcher
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Dappy, Keith Chegwin, Tahita Bulmer, Rich Fulcher

    S21:E3

    Comedy pop quiz with Simon Amstell and Phill Jupitus, with Noel Fielding filling in for Bill Bailey. Guests are Keith Chegwin, Tahita Bulmer, Rich Fulcher and Dappy from N-Dubz.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  8. Background image for Roy Stride, Bobby Davro, Kristen Schaal, Richard Fleeshman
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Roy Stride, Bobby Davro, Kristen Schaal, Richard Fleeshman

    S21:E4

    Roy Stride, Bobby Davro, Kristen Schaal, and Richard Fleeshman with Noel Fielding standing in for Bill Bailey as team captain.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for Kevin Eldon, Patrick Wolf, Irwin Sparkes, Miquita Oliver
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Kevin Eldon, Patrick Wolf, Irwin Sparkes, Miquita Oliver

    S21:E5

    No description available

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    Director:Ian Lorimer
    Writer:Unknown
  10. Background image for Kate Nash, Martin Freeman, Antony Costa and Mat Horne
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Kate Nash, Martin Freeman, Antony Costa and Mat Horne

    S21:E7

    Comedy pop quiz hosted by Simon Amstell with team captains Bill Bailey and Phill Jupitus. Guests include Kate Nash, comedy actor Martin Freeman, Antony Costa and Mat Horne.

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    Director:Ian Lorimer
    Writer:Unknown
  11. Background image for Jamelia, Moby, Dale Winton, David O'Doherty
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Jamelia, Moby, Dale Winton, David O'Doherty

    S21:E12

    No description available

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    Director:Ian Lorimer
    Writer:Unknown
  12. Background image for A Moving Tribute
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - A Moving Tribute

    S21:E13

    Retracing highlights of the last series, featuring the sensitive wit of host Simon Amstell and the subtle interjections of captains Bill Bailey and Phill Jupitus.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  13. Background image for Heston Blumenthal, Grant Nicholas, Josh Groban, Martin Freeman
    7.6/10(27 votes)

    #13 - Heston Blumenthal, Grant Nicholas, Josh Groban, Martin Freeman

    S22:E11

    Heston Blumenthal, Grant Nicholas (Feeder), Josh Groban, Omid Djalili, Martin Freeman

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  14. Background image for Adam Buxton, Mel C, Bonnie Tyler, Krishnan Guru-Murthy
    7.5/10(25 votes)

    #14 - Adam Buxton, Mel C, Bonnie Tyler, Krishnan Guru-Murthy

    S20:E6

    Simon Amstell and team captains Bill Bailey and Phill Jupitus are joined by ex-Spice Girl Melanie C, throaty-voiced belter Bonnie Tyler, anchorman Krishnan Guru-Murthy and comedian Adam Buxton.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  15. Background image for Alan Davies, Chris Peck, Matt Baker, Nerina Pallot
    7.4/10(24 votes)

    #15 - Alan Davies, Chris Peck, Matt Baker, Nerina Pallot

    S20:E1

    Alan Davies, Chris Peck, Matt Baker and Nerina Pallot join host Simon Amstell and team captains Bill Bailey and Phill Jupitus for the quiz.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  16. Background image for Never Mind the Buzzcocks Christmas Special
    7.2/10(12 votes)

    #16 - Never Mind the Buzzcocks Christmas Special

    S9:E10

    Mark Lamarr hosts a festive edition of the irreverent music quiz, where team captains Phill Jupitus and Sean Hughes are joined by Hearsay's Myleene Klass, pop siren Belinda Carlisle, Scottish singer Fish and comedian Johnny Vegas.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  17. Background image for Adele, Jamie Reynolds, Ralf Little, Tim Minchin
    7.2/10(24 votes)

    #17 - Adele, Jamie Reynolds, Ralf Little, Tim Minchin

    S22:E1

    Ralf Little, Jamie Reynolds (Klaxons), Adele, Mark Ronson, Tim Minchin

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    Director:Unknown
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  18. Background image for Dominic Cooper, Matt Shultz, Josie Long, Frankie Sandford
    7.1/10(27 votes)

    #18 - Dominic Cooper, Matt Shultz, Josie Long, Frankie Sandford

    S22:E2

    Dominic Cooper, Frankie Sandford (The Saturdays), Josie Long, Stephen Fry, Matt Shultz (Cage the Elephant)

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  19. Background image for Lorraine Kelly, Jarred Christmas, Professor Green, Stacey Solomon, Tony Law
    7.1/10(18 votes)

    #19 - Lorraine Kelly, Jarred Christmas, Professor Green, Stacey Solomon, Tony Law

    S25:E3

    The third in the 25th series, with team captains Noel Fielding and Phill Jupitus. Hosting this week is Lorraine Kelly and guests are Jarred Christmas, Professor Green, Stacey Solomon and Tony Law.

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    Director:Ian Lorimer
    Writer:Martin Trenaman
  20. Background image for Kerry Godliman, James Acaster, Har Mar Superstar, Nicole Scherzinger
    7.1/10(15 votes)

    #20 - Kerry Godliman, James Acaster, Har Mar Superstar, Nicole Scherzinger

    S28:E4

    No description available

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    Director:Ollie Bartlett
    Writer:Unknown
  21. Background image for Roger Sanchez, Brian Molko, Tony Mortimer, Jon Culshaw
    7.0/10(11 votes)

    #21 - Roger Sanchez, Brian Molko, Tony Mortimer, Jon Culshaw

    S9:E6

    Brian Molko from Placebo, DJ Roger Sanchez, ex-East 17 member Tony Mortimer and impressionist Jon Culshaw join host Mark Lamarr and team captains Phill Jupitus and Sean Hughes for the pop quiz.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  22. Background image for Dom Joly, Sinitta, Nick Hodgson, Jonas Armstrong
    7.0/10(21 votes)

    #22 - Dom Joly, Sinitta, Nick Hodgson, Jonas Armstrong

    S20:E5

    Simon Amstell hosts the pop quiz with guests Dom Joly, Sinetta, Nick Hodgson and Jonas Armstrong.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  23. Background image for Vic Reeves, Myleene Klass, Matt Bowman, Mark Ronson
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - Vic Reeves, Myleene Klass, Matt Bowman, Mark Ronson

    S21:E6

    No description available

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    Director:Ian Lorimer
    Writer:Unknown
  24. Background image for Jon McClure, KT Tunstall, Lauren Laverne, Jeremy Edwards
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - Jon McClure, KT Tunstall, Lauren Laverne, Jeremy Edwards

    S21:E8

    No description available

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    Director:Ian Lorimer
    Writer:Unknown
  25. Background image for Mark Watson, Christopher Biggins, Robyn, Sam Duckworth
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - Mark Watson, Christopher Biggins, Robyn, Sam Duckworth

    S21:E9

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    Director:Ian Lorimer
    Writer:Unknown

Best Episodes Summary

"The Doctor Who Special" is the best rated episode of "Never Mind the Buzzcocks". It scored 8.6/10 based on 61 votes. Directed by Ian Lorimer and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/16/2009. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Noel Fielding, Donny Tourette, Philip Olivier, Alfie Jackson".