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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!

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...
Genre:Comedy
Network:BBC Two

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 N/A, it aired on 12/16/2009. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Noel Fielding, Donny Tourette, Philip Olivier, Alfie Jackson".

  • The Doctor Who Special
    8.6/1061 votes
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    #1 - The Doctor Who Special

    Season 23 Episode 12 - Aired 12/16/2009

    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: N/A

  • Noel Fielding, Donny Tourette, Philip Olivier, Alfie Jackson
    8.3/1042 votes
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    #2 - Noel Fielding, Donny Tourette, Philip Olivier, Alfie Jackson

    Season 20 Episode 2 - Aired 2/7/2007

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Preston, Anne Charleston, Ed Byrne, Fyfe Dangerfield, and a special guest
    8.3/1035 votes
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    #3 - Preston, Anne Charleston, Ed Byrne, Fyfe Dangerfield, and a special guest

    Season 20 Episode 3 - Aired 2/14/2007

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • John Barrowman, Kelli Young, Daniel Bedingfield, Robin Ince
    8.1/1030 votes
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    #4 - John Barrowman, Kelli Young, Daniel Bedingfield, Robin Ince

    Season 19 Episode 5 - Aired 11/23/2006

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Romeo Stodart, Midge Ure, Nicholas Hoult, Russell Howard
    8.0/1027 votes
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    #5 - Romeo Stodart, Midge Ure, Nicholas Hoult, Russell Howard

    Season 20 Episode 4 - Aired 2/21/2007

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Andrew Maxwell, Alex Pennie, Penny Smith, Amy Winehouse
    7.8/1025 votes
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    #6 - Andrew Maxwell, Alex Pennie, Penny Smith, Amy Winehouse

    Season 19 Episode 4 - Aired 11/16/2006

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Roy Stride, Bobby Davro, Kristen Schaal, Richard Fleeshman
    7.8/1042 votes
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    #7 - Roy Stride, Bobby Davro, Kristen Schaal, Richard Fleeshman

    Season 21 Episode 4 - Aired 12/6/2007

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Richard Ayoade, Ed Sheeran, Caroline Flack, Matthew Crosby, and Shingai Shoniwa
    7.8/1017 votes
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    #8 - Richard Ayoade, Ed Sheeran, Caroline Flack, Matthew Crosby, and Shingai Shoniwa

    Season 26 Episode 7 - Aired 11/12/2012

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Christmas Special
    7.7/1011 votes
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    #9 - Christmas Special

    Season 15 Episode 7 - Aired 12/20/2004

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Anthea Turner, Alesha Dixon, Phil Nichol, Ricky Ross
    7.6/1026 votes
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    #10 - Anthea Turner, Alesha Dixon, Phil Nichol, Ricky Ross

    Season 19 Episode 1 - Aired 10/26/2006

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Katy Brand, David Cross, Ryan Jarman, Jermaine Jackson
    7.6/1025 votes
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    #11 - Katy Brand, David Cross, Ryan Jarman, Jermaine Jackson

    Season 21 Episode 2 - Aired 11/22/2007

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Heston Blumenthal, Grant Nicholas, Josh Groban, Martin Freeman
    7.6/1027 votes
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    #12 - Heston Blumenthal, Grant Nicholas, Josh Groban, Martin Freeman

    Season 22 Episode 11 - Aired 12/11/2008

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Terry Wogan, Edith Bowman, Rufus Hound, James Blunt, Imelda May
    7.6/1025 votes
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    #13 - Terry Wogan, Edith Bowman, Rufus Hound, James Blunt, Imelda May

    Season 24 Episode 4 - Aired 11/11/2010

    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: N/A

  • Lily Allen, Steve Strange, Jamelia, Mark Watson
    7.5/1025 votes
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    #14 - Lily Allen, Steve Strange, Jamelia, Mark Watson

    Season 19 Episode 6 - Aired 11/30/2006

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Adam Buxton, Mel C, Bonnie Tyler, Krishnan Guru-Murthy
    7.5/1025 votes
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    #15 - Adam Buxton, Mel C, Bonnie Tyler, Krishnan Guru-Murthy

    Season 20 Episode 6 - Aired 3/7/2007

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • David Gest, Jenni Falconer, Dan Gillespie Sells, Danny Jones
    7.4/1021 votes
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    #16 - David Gest, Jenni Falconer, Dan Gillespie Sells, Danny Jones

    Season 19 Episode 7 - Aired 12/24/2006

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Alan Davies, Chris Peck, Matt Baker, Nerina Pallot
    7.4/1024 votes
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    #17 - Alan Davies, Chris Peck, Matt Baker, Nerina Pallot

    Season 20 Episode 1 - Aired 1/31/2007

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Kevin Eldon, Patrick Wolf, Irwin Sparkes, Miquita Oliver
    7.4/1020 votes
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    #18 - Kevin Eldon, Patrick Wolf, Irwin Sparkes, Miquita Oliver

    Season 21 Episode 5 - Aired 12/13/2007

    No description available

    Director: Ian Lorimer

    Writer: N/A

  • Stewart Lee, Tony Mortimer, Bill Oddie, Jason Pebworth
    7.3/1023 votes
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    #19 - Stewart Lee, Tony Mortimer, Bill Oddie, Jason Pebworth

    Season 19 Episode 3 - Aired 11/9/2006

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Jessica Hynes, Joel Pott, Kimberly Stewart, Lethal Bizzle
    7.3/1022 votes
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    #20 - Jessica Hynes, Joel Pott, Kimberly Stewart, Lethal Bizzle

    Season 21 Episode 1 - Aired 11/15/2007

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Alex Horne, Louis Smith, Paloma Faith, Josh Widdicombe, and Tony Law
    7.3/1014 votes
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    #21 - Alex Horne, Louis Smith, Paloma Faith, Josh Widdicombe, and Tony Law

    Season 26 Episode 9 - Aired 11/26/2012

    Noel Fielding and Phill Jupitus are joined by host, musical comedian Alex Horne and his band. Olympian and Strictly star Louis Smith and Paloma Faith also join in the comedy pop quiz capers alongside comedians Josh Widdicombe and Tony Law.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Brian Molko, Rhona Cameron, Pete Devereux, Sarah Cawood
    7.2/1010 votes
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    #22 - Brian Molko, Rhona Cameron, Pete Devereux, Sarah Cawood

    Season 8 Episode 1 - Aired 2/26/2001

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Never Mind the Buzzcocks Christmas Special
    7.2/1012 votes
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    #23 - Never Mind the Buzzcocks Christmas Special

    Season 9 Episode 10 - Aired 12/30/2001

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • James Redmond, Sheila Ferguson, Jill Jackson, Crispian Mills
    7.2/109 votes
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    #24 - James Redmond, Sheila Ferguson, Jill Jackson, Crispian Mills

    Season 14 Episode 6 - Aired 2/9/2004

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Randy, Matt Goss, Preston, Shystie
    7.2/1012 votes
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    #25 - Randy, Matt Goss, Preston, Shystie

    Season 15 Episode 1 - Aired 9/20/2004

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A