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The Best Episodes of Never Mind the Buzzcocks

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

Best episode
S23E12 The Doctor Who Special
8.661 votes
Worst episode
S11E8 Mike Wilmot, Nick Carter, Jean-Jacques Burnel, Nicholas Parsons
4.316 votes
Top season
Season 20
7.8avg
Binge time
5d 20h
283 episodes
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 23 Episode 12 - The Doctor Who Special
    8.6/10(61 votes)

    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.

    Director:Ian Lorimer
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 20 Episode 2 - Noel Fielding, Donny Tourette, Philip Olivier, Alfie Jackson
    8.4/10(45 votes)

    S20:E2

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 20 Episode 3 - Preston, Anne Charleston, Ed Byrne, Fyfe Dangerfield, and a special guest
    8.3/10(37 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 19 Episode 5 - John Barrowman, Kelli Young, Daniel Bedingfield, Robin Ince
    8.1/10(31 votes)

    S19:E5

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 20 Episode 4 - Romeo Stodart, Midge Ure, Nicholas Hoult, Russell Howard
    8.0/10(27 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 19 Episode 4 - Andrew Maxwell, Alex Pennie, Penny Smith, Amy Winehouse
    7.9/10(26 votes)

    S19:E4

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 21 Episode 4 - Roy Stride, Bobby Davro, Kristen Schaal, Richard Fleeshman
    7.8/10(27 votes)

    S21:E4

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 26 Episode 7 - Richard Ayoade, Ed Sheeran, Caroline Flack, Matthew Crosby, and Shingai Shoniwa
    7.9/10(18 votes)

    S26:E7

    The IT Crowd star Richard Ayoade hosts the pop quiz. Ed Sheeran, Caroline Flack, Matthew Crosby and Noisettes singer Shingai Shoniwa also join the team for some pop-quiz antics.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 19 Episode 1 - Anthea Turner, Alesha Dixon, Phil Nichol, Ricky Ross
    7.6/10(27 votes)

    S19:E1

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    Director:Unknown
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  10. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 21 Episode 2 - Katy Brand, David Cross, Ryan Jarman, Jermaine Jackson
    7.6/10(26 votes)

    S21:E2

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 24 Episode 4 - Terry Wogan, Edith Bowman, Rufus Hound, James Blunt, Imelda May
    7.6/10(25 votes)

    S24:E4

    Anarchic pop quiz hosted by Terry Wogan with team captains Noel Fielding and Phill Jupitus. Guests are: Edith Bowman, Rufus Hound, James Blunt and Imelda May.

    Director:Ian Lorimer
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 22 Episode 11 - Omid Djalili, Heston Blumenthal, Grant Nicholas, Josh Groban & Martin Freeman
    7.5/10(28 votes)

    S22:E11

    Guest Team Captain Omid Djalili with Heston Blumenthal, Grant Nicholas (Feeder), Josh Groban & Martin Freeman.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 19 Episode 6 - Lily Allen, Steve Strange, Jamelia, Mark Watson
    7.5/10(26 votes)

    S19:E6

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 20 Episode 6 - Adam Buxton, Mel C, Bonnie Tyler, Krishnan Guru-Murthy
    7.5/10(26 votes)

    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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  15. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 20 Episode 1 - Alan Davies, Chris Peck, Matt Baker, Nerina Pallot
    7.5/10(25 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 19 Episode 7 - David Gest, Jenni Falconer, Dan Gillespie Sells, Danny Jones
    7.4/10(21 votes)

    S19:E7

    No description available

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  17. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 21 Episode 5 - Kevin Eldon, Patrick Wolf, Irwin Sparkes, Miquita Oliver
    7.4/10(20 votes)

    S21:E5

    No description available

    Director:Ian Lorimer
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 24 Episode 12 - Frankie Boyle, Miles Jupp, Goldie, Professor Green, Michelle Williams
    7.3/10(26 votes)

    S24:E12

    Team captains Noel Fielding and Phill Jupitus are joined by guest host Frankie Boyle plus guest panellists Michelle Williams, Goldie, Professor Green and Miles Jupp.

    Director:Ian Lorimer
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 15 Episode 7 - Christmas Special
    7.7/10(11 votes)

    S15:E7

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  20. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 19 Episode 3 - Stewart Lee, Jason Pebworth, Tony Mortimer & Bill Oddie
    7.3/10(23 votes)

    S19:E3

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    Director:Unknown
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  21. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 21 Episode 1 - Jessica Hynes, Joel Pott, Kimberly Stewart, Lethal Bizzle
    7.3/10(22 votes)

    S21:E1

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 22 Episode 1 - Mark Ronson, Adele, Jamie Reynolds, Ralf Little, Tim Minchin
    7.2/10(24 votes)

    S22:E1

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

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 21 Episode 7 - Kate Nash, Martin Freeman, Antony Costa and Mat Horne
    7.2/10(23 votes)

    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.

    Director:Ian Lorimer
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 8 Episode 9 - Barbara Dickson, Rowland Rivron, Phil Kay, Jade Jones
    7.5/10(10 votes)

    S8:E9

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 22 Episode 2 - Stephen Fry, Matt Shultz, Josie Long, Dominic Cooper & Frankie Sandford
    7.1/10(27 votes)

    S22:E2

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

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

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