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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 Worst Episode
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    Taskmaster Season 20 Episode 4 - Hey Mate
    4.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Hey Mate

    S20:E4

    Maisie Adam and Phil Ellis are repulsed by olives, while Reece Shearsmith's mystified by a voice note. And Alex Horne regrets giving Ania Magliano access to his phone...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Taskmaster Season 10 Episode 2 - A Documentary About a Despot
    5.7/10(3 votes)

    #2 - A Documentary About a Despot

    S10:E2

    Johnny Vegas yells from a tall chair, Katherine Parkinson forgets how balloons work and Richard Herring flails around in a dinghy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Taskmaster Season 17 Episode 10 - Ambience and Information
    6.0/10(4 votes)

    #3 - Ambience and Information

    S17:E10

    It's the grand final! But before a new champion gets the honour of clutching Greg Davies' gilded bonce to their proud chest, Nick Mohammed makes a magical prediction.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Taskmaster Season 16 Episode 3 - Languidly
    6.2/10(4 votes)

    #4 - Languidly

    S16:E3

    Poor Alex Horne gets insulted by a panpipe-playing Sue Perkins. Meanwhile, Julian Clary destroys a table and Lucy Beaumont munches on a tree.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Taskmaster Season 18 Episode 2 - ...And Then a Detective Comes In
    6.4/10(5 votes)

    #5 - ...And Then a Detective Comes In

    S18:E2

    Jack Dee has a dramatic wardrobe change, Rosie Jones presents her new baby, and Emma Sidi's got Tamzin Outhwaite on the brain. Plus: multi-headed beasts, and a very dull ghost.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Taskmaster Season 17 Episode 5 - Snooker Cue Umbrella Chin
    6.5/10(4 votes)

    #6 - Snooker Cue Umbrella Chin

    S17:E5

    Steve Pemberton experiments with G-force, Sophie Willan splatters a human pigeon and Joanne McNally rocks a traffic cone. In other news, Nick Mohammed gets trapped under a bed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Taskmaster Season 18 Episode 1 - The Faceless Facilitators
    6.6/10(5 votes)

    #7 - The Faceless Facilitators

    S18:E1

    Andy Zaltzman, Babátúndé Aléshé, Emma Sidi, Jack Dee and Rosie Jones search for a seal, hurl yoga balls in a theme park and force-feed Little Alex Horne a bowlful of bubblegum.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Taskmaster Season 10 Episode 5 - I Hate Your Trainers
    6.7/10(3 votes)

    #8 - I Hate Your Trainers

    S10:E5

    The competing comics demonstrate their love of watermelon and Johnny tries to win points by grabbing a passing cyclist and introducing him to some Christmas-related equipment.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Taskmaster Season 13 Episode 1 - The Noise That Blue Makes
    6.8/10(4 votes)

    #9 - The Noise That Blue Makes

    S13:E1

    The Taskmaster drags Ardal O'Hanlon, Bridget Christie, Chris Ramsey, Judi Love and Sophie Duker into his lair so that he can pit them against each other and watch excitedly as they lose all dignity while fighting to win his golden-head trophy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Taskmaster Season 14 Episode 4 - Crumbs in My Bralette
    6.8/10(5 votes)

    #10 - Crumbs in My Bralette

    S14:E4

    Dara Ó Briain displays a fabulous flair for folding, Fern Brady complains about being forced to tidy up, and Munya Chawawa does DIY magic with a coat hanger.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Taskmaster Season 15 Episode 3 - I Love to Squander Promise
    6.8/10(6 votes)

    #11 - I Love to Squander Promise

    S15:E3

    Jenny Eclair has a lovely time sitting on a chair, new potatoes cascading onto her head. But Ivo Graham just thinks it's stupid. And who can keep it together for the all-important sausage quiz?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Taskmaster Season 18 Episode 3 - The Gangsters of the Sea
    6.8/10(5 votes)

    #12 - The Gangsters of the Sea

    S18:E3

    Babátúndé Aléshé almost certainly knows what a rocket is, and Jack Dee's a dead ringer for a famous artist. Greg Davies awards points (some), praise (little) and pity (plenty).

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Taskmaster Season 18 Episode 4 - I'm a Girl Who Likes a Clean Line
    6.8/10(4 votes)

    #13 - I'm a Girl Who Likes a Clean Line

    S18:E4

    Andy Zaltzman takes a carrot-based risk. Emma Sidi performs some cartwheel tricks. Rosie Jones menaces a member of the crew. Alex Horne rings a bell (or two!)

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Taskmaster Season 18 Episode 9 - The Cockle Children
    6.8/10(4 votes)

    #14 - The Cockle Children

    S18:E9

    As the contest goes down to the wire, Jack Dee makes some tense phone calls and Rosie Jones smears brown stuff on a plate. Can Andy Zaltzman shoehorn cricket into another task?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Taskmaster Season 2 Episode 4 - Welcome to Rico Face
    7.0/10(6 votes)

    #15 - Welcome to Rico Face

    S2:E4

    Greg Davies draws on his wicked Inbetweeners alter-ego as he sets Katherine Ryan and other celebs cruel tasks, from pet rescue to pineapple concealment.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Taskmaster Season 5 Episode 1 - Dignity Intact
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #16 - Dignity Intact

    S5:E1

    Greg Davies sets Aisling Bea, Bob Mortimer, Mark Watson, Nish Kumar and Sally Phillips brilliantly bewildering tasks, including basketball without hands!

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Taskmaster Season 5 Episode 8 - Their Water's So Delicious
    7.0/10(4 votes)

    #17 - Their Water's So Delicious

    S5:E8

    The celebrity torture is almost over as the series climaxes. Aisling Bea leaps cushions, while Bob Mortimer educates us on Dumfries and Galloway.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Taskmaster Season 6 Episode 4 - BMXing!
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #18 - BMXing!

    S6:E4

    Tim Vine strips to his waist, Russell Howard gets tattooed, while Alice Levine apes Leonardo da Vinci using squirty cream.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Taskmaster Season 6 Episode 8 - What Kind of Pictures?
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #19 - What Kind of Pictures?

    S6:E8

    Russell Howard charms a nice lady called Carol and Liza Tarbuck makes a puzzle for children, that should not be seen by children.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Taskmaster Season 12 Episode 3 - The End of the Franchise
    7.0/10(4 votes)

    #20 - The End of the Franchise

    S12:E3

    Taskmaster Greg Davies struggles to contain his scorn as Desiree Burch does something inexplicable with sand, Victoria Coren Mitchell draws an exploding cat and Alan Davies hurts himself with a rubber band.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. Taskmaster Season 15 Episode 2 - Trapped in a Loveless Marriage
    7.0/10(6 votes)

    #21 - Trapped in a Loveless Marriage

    S15:E2

    Alex Horne splits his band five ways for a task, which inspires Jenny Eclair to impart her wisdom about piles. Meanwhile, Frankie Boyle has strong opinions about golf.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Taskmaster Season 15 Episode 10 - A Yardstick for Failure
    7.0/10(4 votes)

    #22 - A Yardstick for Failure

    S15:E10

    For the comics final act, they contemplate using a hose, have an incredibly intense game of face-changing chess with Alex, and create something soothing for two very specific professions. Who'll reign supreme in this truly unparalleled gladiatorial arena?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Taskmaster Season 20 Episode 10 - Supping from the Fountain
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #23 - Supping from the Fountain

    S20:E10

    The Final. As the closest-ever series of Taskmaster draws to an exhilarating finish, all five shipmates are still in with a genuine chance of bagging the trophy. But mutiny's in the air!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Taskmaster Season 1 Episode 6 - The Last Supper
    7.2/10(5 votes)

    #24 - The Last Supper

    S1:E6

    In the last episode of the series, the five comics are not only playing for homemade chowder but also for the inaugural Taskmaster series winner’s trophy. Tasks include playing golf with eggs and cooking a meal using ingredients starting with every letter of the alphabet.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Taskmaster Season 3 Episode 5 - The F.I.P.
    7.2/10(4 votes)

    #25 - The F.I.P.

    S3:E5

    Exasperated comics are set absurd tasks! Before the series winner is crowned, we find out which celeb has the dishiest relative and why Rob Beckett is mad at peas.

    Director:Unknown
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Worst Episodes Summary

"Hey Mate" is the worst rated episode of "Taskmaster". It scored 4/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/2/2025. This episode scored 1.7 points lower than the second lowest rated, "A Documentary About a Despot".