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The Best Episodes of Pointless Season 36

Every episode of Pointless Season 36 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Pointless Season 36!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Pointless Season 36 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    6.7/10(8 votes)

    S36:E2

    Lucy Porter has all the facts about Africa and comets. Who will win?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Pointless Season 36 Episode 14 - Episode 14
    6.7/10(7 votes)

    S36:E14

    It's not the Palladium question Michael Ball expected, but will it prove pointless?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Pointless Season 36 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    6.6/10(8 votes)

    S36:E8

    US states and tea test the players. With Alexander Armstrong and Michael Ball.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Pointless Season 36 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    6.5/10(8 votes)

    S36:E1

    Music hits have players, Lucy Porter and Alexander looking for obscure answers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Pointless Season 36 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    6.5/10(8 votes)

    S36:E3

    Michael Ball takes up residence at the Pointless laptop for his newest gig as co-host.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Pointless Season 36 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    6.5/10(8 votes)

    S36:E4

    Michael Ball is full of 'beans' as he joins Alexander Armstrong.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Pointless Season 36 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    6.5/10(8 votes)

    S36:E5

    It's Scottish football testing players today. Thankfully, Michael Ball has all the facts.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Pointless Season 36 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    6.5/10(8 votes)

    S36:E6

    Can the players find pointless answers with their obscure knowledge about quizzes today?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Pointless Season 36 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    6.5/10(8 votes)

    S36:E7

    Michael Ball has musicals for the players. But will anyone take their final bow?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Pointless Season 36 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    6.5/10(8 votes)

    S36:E9

    It's full of ups and downs as theme parks test players. Alexander Armstrong hosts.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Pointless Season 36 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    6.5/10(8 votes)

    S36:E10

    Players need low scores for words and the Proms to win the Pointless trophy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Pointless Season 36 Episode 11 - Episode 11
    6.5/10(8 votes)

    S36:E11

    Alexander Armstrong and Michael Ball test players' knowledge of writers and lions.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Pointless Season 36 Episode 12 - Episode 12
    6.5/10(8 votes)

    S36:E12

    The music of Queen is on the board this time. Michael Ball joins Alexander as co-host.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Pointless Season 36 Episode 13 - Episode 13
    6.5/10(8 votes)

    S36:E13

    Alexander Armstrong and Michael Ball have films with missing words for the players.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Pointless Season 36 Episode 15 - Episode 15
    5.0/10(2 votes)

    S36:E15

    Skyscrapers and Countryfile test the players. Michael Ball joins Alexander Armstrong.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 36 Ratings Summary

"Episode 2" is the best rated episode of "Pointless" season 36. It scored 6.7/10 based on 8 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/21/2026. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 14".