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The Best Episodes of Shooting Stars

Every episode of Shooting Stars ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Shooting Stars!

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Shooting Stars is a British television comedy panel game broadcast on BBC Two as a pilot in 1993, then as 3 full series from 1995 to 1997, then on BBC Choice from January to December

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Shooting Stars Season 7 Episode 4 - Cheryl Fergison, Dominic Littlewood, Jean-Christophe Novelli, Luke Pasqualino
    9.2/10(11 votes)

    S7:E4

    Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer host the hit comedy panel show with team captains Jack Dee and Ulrika Jonsson. Joining them are EastEnders favourite Cheryl Fergison, aka Heather Trott; One Show regular Dominic Littlewood; chef Jean-Christophe Novelli and Skins actor Luke Pasqualino. Angelos Epithemiou keeps both the scores and the panel in their place. Vic invites Cheryl to join him in a special picnic and Jack Dee takes part in the final challenge, worryingly called Face Pain.

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  2. Shooting Stars Season 8 Episode 2 - Chris Packham, Tess Daly, Mark Benton, Alexa Chung
    9.2/10(8 votes)

    S8:E2

    Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer host the comedy panel show with team captains Jack Dee and Ulrika Jonsson. Angelos Epithemiou attempts to keep the scores. On Jack's team are wildlife expert Chris Packham and Strictly Come Dancing host Tess Daly. Joining Ulrika is actor Mark Benton and the very stylish Alexa Chung. Angelos steals the show with his very special 'quick change' routine, which leaves nothing to the imagination. He also delivers a very special poem to Ulrika.

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  3. Shooting Stars Season 7 Episode 2 - Kimberly Wyatt, Trisha Goddard, David Gest, Ben Miller
    9.1/10(10 votes)

    S7:E2

    The guests this week are comedian Ben Miller, David Gest, former popstar Kimberly Wyatt and gossip queen Trisha Goddard.

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  4. Shooting Stars Season 1 Episode 3 - John Peel, Chris Evans, Jonathan Ross, John Craven
    9.0/10(10 votes)

    S1:E3

    Joining Vic, Bob, Ulrika, Mark and George Dawes this week are John Peel, Chris Evans, Jonathan Ross and John Craven.

    Director:Mark Mylod
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Shooting Stars Season 7 Episode 3 - Brendan Cole, Chris Kamara, John Simpson, Tulisa Contostavlos
    9.0/10(7 votes)

    S7:E3

    Joining Vic, Bob, Ulrika, Jack and Angelos on the hit comedy quiz this week are Strictly dancer Brendan Cole, football pundit Chris Kamara, war correspondent John Simpson and Tulisa from top pop group N-Dubz.

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  6. Shooting Stars Season 8 Episode 4 - John Humphrys, Lisa Snowdon, Scott Mills and Brian Butterfield
    9.0/10(7 votes)

    S8:E4

    Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer host the comedy panel show with team captains Jack Dee and Ulrika Jonsson. Angelos Epithemiou attempts to keep the scores. Jack is joined by Mastermind host John Humphrys and DJ Lisa Snowdon, while DJ Scott Mills and the larger than life character of Brian Butterfield are on Ulrika's team. Angelos plays a special version of Mastermind with John, and Lisa is treated to a snapshot of what life might be like with Vic, should they ever live together. The final challenge sees Jack squeeze into an explosive pram - an image not to be missed.

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  7. Shooting Stars Season 8 Episode 5 - Ronni Ancona, Sam Faiers, Ashley Banjo, Chris Tarrant
    9.0/10(7 votes)

    S8:E5

    On Jack's team this week is star of stage and screen Ronni Ancona and The Only Way Is Essex star Sam Faiers. Ulrika is joined by Diversity group leader Ashley Banjo and Millionaire host Chris Tarrant. Vic and Bob thoughtfully lay on some food for their guests tonight, while Angelos treats himself to a large helping of a live parrot! The final challenge sees Chris Tarrant trapped in a box with a smelly tramp trying to find a one pound coin.

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  8. Shooting Stars Season 7 Episode 6 - Paloma Faith, Louie Spence, James May, James Buckley
    8.9/10(10 votes)

    S7:E6

    Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer, alongside their team captains Jack Dee and Ulrika Jonsson and all round quiz referee Angelos Epithemiou, gather once again for another episode of the hit comedy quiz show. Guests joining in the fun are pop star Paloma Faith, dance star Louie Spence, Top Gear host James May and Inbetweeners star James Buckley. Vic, Bob and Angelos present a very special edition of Masterchef, Louie and Angelos compete in an energetic dance-off, and James May finds himself in a compromising position with a tramp.

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  9. Shooting Stars Season 2 Episode 1 - Cannon & Ball, Samantha Beckinsale, Richard E. Grant
    8.8/10(8 votes)

    S2:E1

    Joining Vic, Bob, Ulrika, Mark and George Dawes this week are Cannon & Ball, Samantha Beckinsale and Richard E. Grant.

    Director:Mark Mylod
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Shooting Stars Season 2 Episode 14 - Christmas Special 1996: Jarvis Cocker, Emma Forbes, Ewen Bremner, Ian Kelsey
    8.7/10(11 votes)

    S2:E14

    Joining Vic, Bob, Ulrika, Mark and George Dawes for a Christmas Special are Jarvis Cocker, Emma Forbes, Ewen Bremner and Ian Kelsey..

    Director:Mark Mylod
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  11. Shooting Stars Season 1 Episode 4 - Leslie Ash, Bill Oddie, Sid Little. Eddie Large
    8.6/10(8 votes)

    S1:E4

    Joining Vic, Bob, Ulrika, Mark and George Dawes this week are Leslie Ash, Bill Oddie and Little and Large.

    Director:Mark Mylod
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  12. Shooting Stars Season 1 Episode 8 - Noddy Holder, Chris Rea, Samantha Janus, Richie Wermerling
    8.6/10(9 votes)

    S1:E8

    Joining Vic, Bob, Ulrika, Mark and George Dawes this week are Noddy Holder, Chris Rea, Samantha Janus and Richie Wermerling.

    Director:Mark Mylod
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Shooting Stars Season 5 Episode 11 - Frankie Fraser, Lisa Barbuscia, Barry McGuigan
    8.6/10(13 votes)

    S5:E11

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    Director:Unknown
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  14. Shooting Stars Season 7 Episode 7 - Christmas Special 2010: Ronnie Wood, Ricky Tomlinson, Joanna Page, Thandie Newton
    8.5/10(11 votes)

    S7:E7

    Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer return for a special Christmas episode of their hit comedy quiz show. Their guests are Rolling Stone legend Ronnie Wood, Hollywood movie star Thandie Newton, comedy favourite Ricky Tomlinson and Gavin and Stacey star Joanna Page. Team captains Ulrika Jonsson and Jack Dee try to make sure there is peace and goodwill throughout proceedings, while scorekeeper Angelos Epithemiou keeps things merry and bright. Folk singers Mulligan and O'Hare sing a medley of moving Christmas songs, while Angelos tries to move in with one of the guests. Then, in a series first, Ronnie and Ricky go head to head in the final nailbiting challenge, competing in a race around the set.

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  15. Shooting Stars Season 2 Episode 4 - Eric Bristow, Sara Cox, Stephen Fry, Michael 'Wolf' Van Wijk
    8.4/10(11 votes)

    S2:E4

    Joining Vic, Bob, Ulrika, Mark and George Dawes this week are Eric Bristow, Sara Cox, Stephen Fry and Michael 'Wolf' Van Wijk.

    Director:Mark Mylod
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  16. Shooting Stars Season 6 Episode 5 - Mutya Buena, Laurence Llewelyn Bowen, Lenny Henry
    8.4/10(11 votes)

    S6:E5

    Former Sugababe Mutya Buena, designer Laurence Llewelyn Bowen and one-time comedian Lenny Henry are the this week's guests.

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  17. Shooting Stars Season 7 Episode 1 - Example, Si King, Camilla Dallerup, Linda Henry
    8.3/10(11 votes)

    S7:E1

    Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer host the hit comedy panel show with team captains Jack Dee and Ulrika Jonsson. Angelos Epithemiou keeps an eye on the scores. Joining the fun are chart topping artist Example, Hairy Biker Si King, former Strictly dancer Camilla Dallerup and EastEnder's Shirley, also known as Linda Henry.

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  18. Shooting Stars Season 8 Episode 3 - Jake Wood, Gabby Logan, Jimmy Anderson, Matt Berry
    8.3/10(8 votes)

    S8:E3

    On Jack's team this time are EastEnders hard man Jake Wood and sports journalist Gabby Logan. Ulrika is joined by cricket legend Jimmy Anderson and Matt Berry who takes on a different character for one night only. Jimmy is rendered speechless after an appearance from show regular, puppet Archie Andrews, who has a very special gift in his hand. The final challenge is a tribute to hit game show The Cube, with an incredible prize on offer for the winner.

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  19. Shooting Stars Season 2 Episode 5 - Philippa Forrester, Sarah Greene, Joanna Guest, Lynne Perrie
    8.2/10(12 votes)

    S2:E5

    Vic and Bob host Shooting Stars with Matt Lucas as George Dawes. Team captains Mark Lamarr and Ulrika Jonsson are joined by Philippa Forrester, Sarah Greene, Joanne Guest and Lynne Perrie.

    Director:Mark Mylod
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Shooting Stars Season 6 Episode 4 - Dave Myers, Kim Woodburn, Lee Mack
    8.2/10(11 votes)

    S6:E4

    Dave Myers, who is one half of The Hairy Bikers, Kim Woodburn and Lee Mack are this week's guests on the silliest panel show of them all.

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  21. Shooting Stars Season 6 Episode 1 - Christine Beakley, DJ Ironik, Paddy McGuinness
    8.1/10(13 votes)

    S6:E1

    Vic and Bob return with a new series of their comedy panel show.

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  22. Shooting Stars Season 5 Episode 8 - Norman Cook, Zoë Ball, Valerie Singleton
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    S5:E8

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  23. Shooting Stars Season 5 Episode 9 - Les Dennis, Alex Sibley, Penny Smith
    8.0/10(9 votes)

    S5:E9

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  24. Shooting Stars Season 6 Episode 2 - Liz McClarnon, Ricky Wilson, Gregg Wallace
    8.0/10(13 votes)

    S6:E2

    Former Atomic Kitten Liz McClarnon, Kaiser Chiefs' lead singer Ricky Wilson and chef Gregg Wallace, join Vic and Bob on the daftest panel show of them all.

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  25. Shooting Stars Season 6 Episode 6 - Noel Fielding, Tony Blackburn, Zoe Salmon
    8.0/10(12 votes)

    S6:E6

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Best Episodes Summary

"Cheryl Fergison, Dominic Littlewood, Jean-Christophe Novelli, Luke Pasqualino" is the best rated episode of "Shooting Stars". It scored 9.2/10 based on 11 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/3/2010. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Chris Packham, Tess Daly, Mark Benton, Alexa Chung".