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The Best Episodes of Taskmaster

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Greg Davies is the Taskmaster, and with the help of his ever-loyal assistant Alex Horne, they will set out to test the wiles, wit, wisdom and skills of five hyper-competitive comedians. Who will be crowned

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Taskmaster Season 20 Episode 3 - Thompson
    9.7/10(3 votes)

    #1 - Thompson

    S20:E3

    Ania Magliano can't tell snakes and worms apart, Maisie Adam relies heavily on the lyrics to Mambo No 5, and Reece Shearsmith gets irrationally angry in a game of chance.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Taskmaster Season 20 Episode 7 - Drier Than You Think, Chalk
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #2 - Drier Than You Think, Chalk

    S20:E7

    Ania Magliano spews up some blue jelly, Sanjeev Bhaskar requests a comfort break and Maisie Adam squawks like an exotic bird, while Alex Horne gets to wear an important hat!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Taskmaster Season 12 Episode 10 - Caring Uncle Minpict
    9.2/10(4 votes)

    #3 - Caring Uncle Minpict

    S12:E10

    In the prestigious grand final, there's chocolate gobbling, bizarre body movements and indecent proposals, but which plucky competitor will be declared the Taskmaster series champion?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Taskmaster Season 7 Episode 10 - I Can Hear It Gooping
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    #4 - I Can Hear It Gooping

    S7:E10

    The series reaches its majestic climax. Who will win Greg Davies's coveted golden head to become just the seventh Taskmaster Champion in history?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Taskmaster Season 11 Episode 6 - Absolute Casserole
    9.0/10(4 votes)

    #5 - Absolute Casserole

    S11:E6

    Jamali decorates the caravan, Sarah is appalled by a kiwi fruit and, under severe pressure, Mike delivers a revelation so visceral that it leaves everyone in a state of horrified delirium.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Taskmaster Season 13 Episode 10 - The House Queens
    9.0/10(4 votes)

    #6 - The House Queens

    S13:E10

    The furious race to claim Greg Davies' gleaming golden head trophy reaches its glorious climax in the grand final. Sophie Duker uses chopsticks to remove valve caps, and Chris Ramsey raps about aubergines.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Taskmaster Season 16 Episode 1 - The Natural Friends
    9.0/10(5 votes)

    #7 - The Natural Friends

    S16:E1

    Greg slaps Alex because of peas. Lucy Beaumont marvels at a canned blindfold. And everyone tries to put a big duck in a lake.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Taskmaster Season 19 Episode 7 - Glass Half Most
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    #8 - Glass Half Most

    S19:E7

    Rosie Ramsey reveals a talent for trotting. Mathew Baynton spectacularly forfeits any remaining dignity, and in a not-unrelated event, Alex Horne's shoes are doused in yoghurt.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Taskmaster Season 20 Episode 1 - 9x7
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    #9 - 9x7

    S20:E1

    Greg Davies and Alex Horne return for a new series as Ania Magliano, Maisie Adam, Phil Ellis, Reece Shearsmith and Sanjeev Bhaskar compete to win Greg's affection and his head.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Taskmaster Season 20 Episode 5 - Bats, Bats, Hang Up
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    #10 - Bats, Bats, Hang Up

    S20:E5

    Maisie Adam sees red, Phil Ellis strips to his base layer and Reece Shearsmith destroys a valuable treasure. The Taskmaster maintains order, with authority in good measure.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Taskmaster Season 20 Episode 8 - Am I an Idiom?
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #11 - Am I an Idiom?

    S20:E8

    Alex Horne gets to oversee his favourite sort of task: one involving mystery, ducks and annoyed contestants. Reece Shearsmith balances on one leg for an impressively long time.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Taskmaster Season 10 Episode 4 - Toshwash
    8.8/10(4 votes)

    #12 - Toshwash

    S10:E4

    Daisy flirts with a security guard, Richard is surprised by some chickens and Johnny convinces Alex to wear sparkly shoes while operating heavy machinery.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Taskmaster Season 11 Episode 10 - Activate Jamali
    8.8/10(4 votes)

    #13 - Activate Jamali

    S11:E10

    Charlotte Ritchie stumbles into some sand, Lee Mack dunks Little Alex Horne and Sarah Kendall stacks fish fingers. Meanwhile, Jamali Maddix staggers around a bit and Mike Wozniak staggers absolutely everyone - again.

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  14. Taskmaster Season 16 Episode 8 - Never Packed a Boot
    8.8/10(4 votes)

    #14 - Never Packed a Boot

    S16:E8

    Excitement reaches volcanic proportions as the mystery of the secret task is finally revealed to the baffled cast of comics. And who will get to wear the Special Hat?

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Taskmaster Season 20 Episode 6 - Is That Number Got Curves?
    8.8/10(3 votes)

    #15 - Is That Number Got Curves?

    S20:E6

    Ania Magliano lassos a weathervane. Sanjeev Bhaskar fails to crush an egg. Phil Ellis's sunny disposition costs him dear. Plus: a chopsticks ladder, and a new low.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Taskmaster Season 4 Episode 5 - Meat
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #16 - Meat

    S4:E5

    Noel Fielding has a sliding session, while Swedishman Fred receives an intense video call.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Taskmaster Season 8 Episode 10 - Clumpy Swayey Clumsy Man
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #17 - Clumpy Swayey Clumsy Man

    S8:E10

    Lou Sanders chews on some stationery, Sian Gibson is crushed by a caravan, Paul Sinha wrecks a camera, Joe Thomas gets cross and Iain Stirling waves a stick about.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Taskmaster Season 19 Episode 5 - Maybe We're the Monsters
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #18 - Maybe We're the Monsters

    S19:E5

    Jason Mantzoukas learns that lollipop ladies exist. Fatiha El-Ghorri tells a disturbing story about a goat. Alex Horne is compelled to join in with Mathew Baynton's ode to DIY.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Taskmaster Season 19 Episode 8 - Science All Your Life
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #19 - Science All Your Life

    S19:E8

    For the 12th time this series, Jason Mantzoukas chooses violence as the solution to a task. Fatiha El-Ghorri retches into a balloon. Stevie Martin relives a difficult memory.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Taskmaster Season 19 Episode 10 - The Clever Side?
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #20 - The Clever Side?

    S19:E10

    A shiny-new champion is about to be crowned, but not before Fatiha El-Ghorri kicks in a door, Mathew Baynton threatens a puppy and Stevie Martin expertly burns some toast.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. Taskmaster Season 5 Episode 4 - Residue Around the Hoof
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #21 - Residue Around the Hoof

    S5:E4

    Mark Watson and Nish Kumar pop toast together and Sally Phillips spreads absinthe on it. Greg Davies dishes out the absurd A-list challenges once more.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Taskmaster Season 8 Episode 3 - Stuck in a Mammal Groove
    8.5/10(3 votes)

    #22 - Stuck in a Mammal Groove

    S8:E3

    Joe Thomas struggles with the definition of a mammal, Iain Stirling devises an explosive chemistry experiment and Sian Gibson sends an NSFW text to Greg.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Taskmaster Season 8 Episode 8 - Aquatic Sewing Machine
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #23 - Aquatic Sewing Machine

    S8:E8

    Beach balls, water and sand contribute to a seaside feel, a jolly tone that is interrupted when Greg Davies deals with the questionable actions of one contestant.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Taskmaster Season 9 Episode 1 - Join Our Cult
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #24 - Join Our Cult

    S9:E1

    Greg Davies is back, joined as ever by Alex Horne. The five celebs making grand entrances for series nine are David Baddiel, Ed Gamble, Jo Brand, Katy Wix and Rose Matafeo.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. Taskmaster Season 9 Episode 9 - Don't Like Them Go Bang
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #25 - Don't Like Them Go Bang

    S9:E9

    The five comics go undercover as they try to impress Greg Davies with their attempts at high-level espionage.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Thompson" is the best rated episode of "Taskmaster". It scored 9.7/10 based on 3 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/25/2025. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Drier Than You Think, Chalk".