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The Best Episodes of Taskmaster NZ

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

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Jeremy Wells and his loyal assistant Paul Williams torment some of Aotearoa's best, brightest, and most available comedians. Who will earn the Taskmaster's respect and a gold statue of his head?

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Taskmaster NZ Season 2 Episode 6 - Eat Your Asses
    8.4/10(92 votes)

    #1 - Eat Your Asses

    S2:E6

    The comedians debate what makes two things different, David Correos showcases his rapping skills, and we get a first-hand look at what a presidential Zoom call would be like.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Taskmaster NZ Season 2 Episode 2 - Heat Stroke
    8.3/10(93 votes)

    #2 - Heat Stroke

    S2:E2

    Urzila Carlson smashes a bottle of sunscreen, Guy Montgomery attempts to make a brussel sprout float in the sky, and we find out who can best change a room in complete darkness.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Taskmaster NZ Season 5 Episode 7 - Sierra Echo Xylophone
    8.3/10(36 votes)

    #3 - Sierra Echo Xylophone

    S5:E7

    Abby’s prize task leaves Jeremy Wells speechless, we see incredible things an incredible number of times, and Hayley attempts to finish a task months after it started

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Taskmaster NZ Season 5 Episode 8 - A Genie Comes If You Rub It
    8.3/10(31 votes)

    #4 - A Genie Comes If You Rub It

    S5:E8

    It’s episode eight and the competition is getting close. Tom Sainsbury shows off his film making skills with a silent film, and the teams put on two very different corporate retreats

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Taskmaster NZ Season 5 Episode 6 - The One Where Rachel Dies In Childbirth
    8.2/10(32 votes)

    #5 - The One Where Rachel Dies In Childbirth

    S5:E6

    The cast are asked to get on the same wavelength as Paul when it comes to fashion, we get to see five brand new biopics and there’s some trickery afoot with a complicated pirates map and tape player

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Taskmaster NZ Season 5 Episode 10 - Oh Baby It's Elegance
    8.2/10(31 votes)

    #6 - Oh Baby It's Elegance

    S5:E10

    It’s down to the wire to find our series 5 winner. We see 5 new countries and tourism videos created, witness the greatest ever rap song about the food pyramid and see who takes home the head! Season Finale

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Taskmaster NZ Season 2 Episode 7 - Completing the Set
    8.1/10(80 votes)

    #7 - Completing the Set

    S2:E7

    The contestants bring in their best bargains and must construct the least appropriate wedding cake possible within 45 minutes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Taskmaster NZ Season 5 Episode 1 - A Long Denouement
    8.1/10(40 votes)

    #8 - A Long Denouement

    S5:E1

    Taskmaster NZ is back for season 5 with Abby Howells, Ben Hurley, Hayley Sproull, Tofiga Fepulea'i and Tom Sainsbury all competing for a golden statue of Jeremy Wells’ head.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Taskmaster NZ Season 5 Episode 9 - An Absolute Pedant
    8.1/10(29 votes)

    #9 - An Absolute Pedant

    S5:E9

    The penultimate episode of season five sees an insight into Paul’s bedtime routine, we get to watch balls go in holes, artworks come to life, and the reason why Ben called Hayley mustard-hands.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Taskmaster NZ Season 2 Episode 9 - Bing Bang Schlong
    8.0/10(75 votes)

    #10 - Bing Bang Schlong

    S2:E9

    In our penultimate episode, our teams attempt to pull off the ultimate heist from right under Paul's nose. We're treated to romance, fashion, and orienteering, all to be judged by the Taskmaster.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Taskmaster NZ Season 5 Episode 2 - Slightly Sucked Pasta
    8.0/10(37 votes)

    #11 - Slightly Sucked Pasta

    S5:E2

    Our second episode features a team task with a secret twist, we learn about the best moment of Hayley Sproull’s life, and Ben Hurley has one of the greatest athletic moments in Taskmaster history.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Taskmaster NZ Season 5 Episode 4 - Having a Flare-Up
    8.0/10(37 votes)

    #12 - Having a Flare-Up

    S5:E4

    Episode four sees Tofiga Fepulea'i do “his favourite task”, the teams attempt to do impressions and build towers, while Ben Hurley teaches Paul how to remember every New Zealand prime minister.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Taskmaster NZ Season 5 Episode 5 - A Marvellous Tool
    8.0/10(35 votes)

    #13 - A Marvellous Tool

    S5:E5

    It’s halfway through the season and we’re celebrating by catapulting eggs. The cast celebrate the new year and stick to their resolutions, while Ben lives life to the fullest with a frisbee.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Taskmaster NZ Season 3 Episode 9 - Well Alright!
    7.8/10(48 votes)

    #14 - Well Alright!

    S3:E9

    It's our penultimate episode and the scores could not be closer. Tonight, brand new breakfast staples are made, everyone becomes one with nature, and Paul Williams gets fooled.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Taskmaster NZ Season 5 Episode 3 - The Lamp Left Me On Read
    7.8/10(39 votes)

    #15 - The Lamp Left Me On Read

    S5:E3

    Tom Sainsbury devises a new way of eating marshmallows involving binoculars, Hayley Sproull has a meltdown over a lamp, and we see five movie trailers about a trailer

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Taskmaster NZ Season 6 Episode 2 - Toxic Sexual Energy
    7.8/10(33 votes)

    #16 - Toxic Sexual Energy

    S6:E2

    The teams meet for the first time this series with some power-dynamic plays right from the get-go, and Alice hits a lowpoint in the hunt for cake.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Taskmaster NZ Season 2 Episode 4 - Unbung
    7.7/10(77 votes)

    #17 - Unbung

    S2:E4

    Paul Williams has a problem with Swiss balls, our comedians get festive with a brand new song, David Correos defends the power of the red-eyed tree frog, and we see who can best trick Jeremy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Taskmaster NZ Season 2 Episode 8 - Judgement Day
    7.7/10(76 votes)

    #18 - Judgement Day

    S2:E8

    Our contestants are inducing all kinds of nostalgia, while also attempting to travel through time. We learn who's best at stacking onions, and sabotage is afoot in our team task.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Taskmaster NZ Season 4 Episode 7 - A Pretty Skux Cartwheel
    7.7/10(41 votes)

    #19 - A Pretty Skux Cartwheel

    S4:E7

    Episode 7 is full of magic and wonder with our cast attempting dazzling illusions. It’s a battle of paddles as Karen tries to win a point against Paul, and we get to see Dai Henwood at his coolest.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Taskmaster NZ Season 2 Episode 1 - Flight Of Fantasy
    7.6/10(91 votes)

    #20 - Flight Of Fantasy

    S2:E1

    Taskmaster Jeremy Wells returns with sidekick Paul Williams as he sets bizarre tasks for comedians Urzila Carlson, Laura Daniel, Matt Heath, Guy Montgomery and David Correos.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Paul Williams

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  21. Taskmaster NZ Season 2 Episode 3 - At Your Service
    7.6/10(81 votes)

    #21 - At Your Service

    S2:E3

    A brand-new version of hopscotch is invented, a building task reveals this season's teams, and Matt Heath sneaks into Jeremy's bedroom.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Taskmaster NZ Season 2 Episode 5 - Feel My Bean
    7.6/10(76 votes)

    #22 - Feel My Bean

    S2:E5

    Laura Daniel does her best to spill the beans, our comedians tell us where they’re from and why they’re happy about it, and we have Taskmaster New Zealand’s first-ever silent task.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Taskmaster NZ Season 1 Episode 8 - Sweaty Socks and Depression
    7.5/10(69 votes)

    #23 - Sweaty Socks and Depression

    S1:E8

    This time, no one wants to take a call from Leigh Hart, and all the comedians struggle to send just one text.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Taskmaster NZ Season 1 Episode 10 - My Uncle John
    7.5/10(69 votes)

    #24 - My Uncle John

    S1:E10

    Season Finale: We find out who gets to take home Jeremy's big gold head!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Taskmaster NZ Season 2 Episode 10 - A Good Time, Not a Fast Time
    7.5/10(89 votes)

    #25 - A Good Time, Not a Fast Time

    S2:E10

    We put the camera in our contestants' hands, as well as learn something through the medium of puppets. One contestant is pushed to the brink, and we crown our season 2 winner!

    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Eat Your Asses" is the best rated episode of "Taskmaster NZ". It scored 8.4/10 based on 92 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/11/2021. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Heat Stroke".