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The Best Episodes of Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 26

Every episode of Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 26 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 26!

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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 humour and scathing, provocative attacks on the pop industry.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 26 Episode 1 - Kathy Burke, Fazer, Sarah Millican, Greg Rutherford, and Mark Hoppus
    7.1/10(19 votes)

    #1 - Kathy Burke, Fazer, Sarah Millican, Greg Rutherford, and Mark Hoppus

    S26:E1

    In the first show of the series, team captains Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding are joined by Olympian Greg Rutherford, N-Dubz's Fazer, comedienne Sarah Millican and Mark Hoppus of Blink-182 with guest host Kathy Burke.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Martin Trenaman

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  2. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 26 Episode 2 - Example, Gareth Malone, Wretch 32, Lianne La Havas, Rufus Hound
    6.6/10(16 votes)

    #2 - Example, Gareth Malone, Wretch 32, Lianne La Havas, Rufus Hound

    S26:E2

    Team captains Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding are joined on the anarchic music quiz by choir master Gareth Malone and rapper Wretch 32, all under the watchful eye of guest host Example.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Martin Trenaman

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  3. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 26 Episode 3 - Jack Whitehall, Mena Suvari, Danny from McFly, Celia Pacquola, and Paul Foot
    6.9/10(13 votes)

    #3 - Jack Whitehall, Mena Suvari, Danny from McFly, Celia Pacquola, and Paul Foot

    S26:E3

    Joining Noel Fielding and Phill Jupitus on Buzzcocks is comedian Jack Whitehall, who takes over hosting duties. American Pie actress Mena Suvari and Danny from McFly also pop in for some pop quiz comedy capers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Martin Trenaman

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  4. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 26 Episode 4 - Nick Grimshaw, Joe Lycett, Fred Macpherson, Conor Maynard, and Nancy Dell'Olio
    6.1/10(11 votes)

    #4 - Nick Grimshaw, Joe Lycett, Fred Macpherson, Conor Maynard, and Nancy Dell'Olio

    S26:E4

    Having taken over hosting duties on the Radio One Breakfast Show, Nick Grimshaw does the same on the anarchic music quiz. Team captains Noel Fielding and Phill Jupitus are joined by singer Conor Maynard.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Martin Trenaman

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  5. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 26 Episode 5 - Lee Mack, Joe Wilkinson, Amy Macdonald, Lemar, Professor Green, and Chris Ramsey
    6.7/10(15 votes)

    #5 - Lee Mack, Joe Wilkinson, Amy Macdonald, Lemar, Professor Green, and Chris Ramsey

    S26:E5

    Comedian Lee Mack steps up to the comedy pop quiz plate for Buzzcocks hosting duties, and with Noel Fielding away, his team captains are Professor Green and Phill Jupitus.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 26 Episode 6 - Ne-Yo, Delilah, Aiden Grimshaw, Stacey Solomon, David O'Doherty
    6.3/10(10 votes)

    #6 - Ne-Yo, Delilah, Aiden Grimshaw, Stacey Solomon, David O'Doherty

    S26:E6

    R&B superstar Ne-Yo takes control of the show this week. Joining team captains Noel and Phill are Stacey Solomon, David O'Doherty, Aiden Grimshaw and Mercury Prize nominee Delilah.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 26 Episode 7 - Richard Ayoade, Ed Sheeran, Caroline Flack, Matthew Crosby, and Shingai Shoniwa
    7.8/10(17 votes)

    #7 - Richard Ayoade, Ed Sheeran, Caroline Flack, Matthew Crosby, and Shingai Shoniwa

    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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  8. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 26 Episode 8 - Richard Madeley, Heidi Range, Maverick Sabre, Seann Walsh
    6.4/10(11 votes)

    #8 - Richard Madeley, Heidi Range, Maverick Sabre, Seann Walsh

    S26:E8

    Richard Madeley joins team captains Noel Fielding and Phill Jupitus as the guest host. On the panel are Sugababe Heidi Range, Maverick Sabre, and comedian Seann Walsh.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 26 Episode 9 - Alex Horne, Louis Smith, Paloma Faith, Josh Widdicombe, and Tony Law
    7.3/10(14 votes)

    #9 - Alex Horne, Louis Smith, Paloma Faith, Josh Widdicombe, and Tony Law

    S26:E9

    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:Unknown
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  10. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 26 Episode 10 - Stephen Mangan, Kayvan Novak, Michelle Heaton
    5.2/10(15 votes)

    #10 - Stephen Mangan, Kayvan Novak, Michelle Heaton

    S26:E10

    Actor Stephen Mangan takes over hosting duties this week. Noel Fielding and Phill Jupitus are joined by Kayvan Novak and Michelle Heaton.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 26 Episode 11 - Liza Tarbuck, Rita Ora, Labrinth, Jameela Jamil, and Jason Manford
    5.0/10(11 votes)

    #11 - Liza Tarbuck, Rita Ora, Labrinth, Jameela Jamil, and Jason Manford

    S26:E11

    Liza Tarbuck hosts this edition. Joining Noel Fielding and Phill Jupitus on the teams are pop superstars Rita Ora and Labrinth, Jameela Jamil and comedian Jason Manford.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 26 Episode 12 - Touching People
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #12 - Touching People

    S26:E12

    Buzzcocks takes a look back at some of the highlights of the series where Noel Fielding and Phill Jupitus have been joined by hosts including Lee Mack, Kathy Burke, Richard Ayoade, Nick Grimshaw, Ne-Yo, Example and Jack Whitehall.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Never Mind the Buzzcocks Season 26 Episode 13 - Christmas Special - Bob Mortimer, Mel C, DJ Fresh, Russell Tovey, Joey Page
    5.8/10(12 votes)

    #13 - Christmas Special - Bob Mortimer, Mel C, DJ Fresh, Russell Tovey, Joey Page

    S26:E13

    Bob Mortimer hosts this Christmassy edition. Joining Noel Fielding and Phill Jupitus on the teams are Spice Girl Melanie C, DJ Fresh, actor Russell Tovey, and comedian Joey Page.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 26 Ratings Summary

"Kathy Burke, Fazer, Sarah Millican, Greg Rutherford, and Mark Hoppus" is the best rated episode of "Never Mind the Buzzcocks" season 26. It scored 7.1/10 based on 19 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Martin Trenaman, it aired on 9/24/2012. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Example, Gareth Malone, Wretch 32, Lianne La Havas, Rufus Hound".