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The Best Episodes of The Graham Norton Show

Every episode of The Graham Norton Show ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Graham Norton Show!

Each week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on around the world that week. The guests poke fun and share...
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Best Episodes Summary

"Daniel Craig, Naomie Harris, Christoph Waltz, Sam Smith" is the best rated episode of "The Graham Norton Show". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 10/23/2015. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Salma Hayek, David Walliams, Ed Westwick, James Buckley, Liam Payne".

  • Daniel Craig, Naomie Harris, Christoph Waltz, Sam Smith
    10.0/101 votes
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    #1 - Daniel Craig, Naomie Harris, Christoph Waltz, Sam Smith

    Season 18 Episode 5 - Aired 10/23/2015

    On Graham's sofa are James Bond stars Daniel Craig, Naomie Harris and Christoph Waltz. Plus pop superstar Sam Smith chats and performs Writing's on the Wall.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Salma Hayek, David Walliams, Ed Westwick, James Buckley, Liam Payne
    10.0/101 votes
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    #2 - Salma Hayek, David Walliams, Ed Westwick, James Buckley, Liam Payne

    Season 21 Episode 8 - Aired 5/26/2017

    Graham is joined by actress Salma Hayek, who stars in new comedy drama Beatriz at Dinner, comedian and writer David Walliams, who talks about his book The World's Worst Children 2, the stars of new BBC comedy White Gold Ed Westwick and James Buckley, and Liam Payne, who performs new single Strip That Down.

    Director: N/A

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  • Emma Thompson,  Adam Sandler, Claire Foy, Cara Delevingne
    10.0/101 votes
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    #3 - Emma Thompson, Adam Sandler, Claire Foy, Cara Delevingne

    Season 22 Episode 5 - Aired 10/26/2017

    Graham Norton is joined by Emma Thompson and Adam Sandler, who star in The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected), Claire Foy and Cara Delevingne. Plus music from Morrissey, who sings Spent the Day in Bed.

    Director: Steve Smith

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 18
    9.6/10245 votes
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    #4 - Episode 18

    Season 14 Episode 18 - Aired 2/28/2014

    Among the guests on Graham's sofa are entertainment superstars, the two-and-only Ant and Dec; actor Jamie Dornan, soon to be seen in Fifty Shades of Grey; and actor Aaron Paul, who plays Jesse in the hit TV show Breaking Bad.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Compilation Show
    9.3/1090 votes
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    #5 - Compilation Show

    Season 20 Episode 20 - Aired 3/3/2017

    A compilation of highlights from the current series featuring a host of star guests, including Justin Timberlake, Tom Hanks, Benedict Cumberbatch, Dame Helen Mirren, Tom Cruise, Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Benedict Cumberbatch, Eddie Redmayne, Bryan Cranston, LeAnn Rimes
    9.1/1082 votes
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    #6 - Benedict Cumberbatch, Eddie Redmayne, Bryan Cranston, LeAnn Rimes

    Season 20 Episode 5 - Aired 10/28/2016

    Among the guests on Graham's sofa are Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch, now appearing as Doctor Strange, Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne, starring in the Harry Potter prequel Fanta stic Beasts and Where to Find Them, and Breaking Bad star Bryan Cranston, promoting his biography, A Life in Parts. Including chat and music from LeAnn Rimes, who performs The Story.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Hugh Jackman, Michael Fassbender, James McAvoy, Molly
    9.0/10106 votes
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    #7 - Hugh Jackman, Michael Fassbender, James McAvoy, Molly

    Season 15 Episode 5 - Aired 5/2/2014

    It's an all-singing, all-dancing X-Men spectacular on Graham's sofa as Aussie hunk Hugh Jackman meets Irish heart-throb Michael Fassbender and smouldering Scot James McAvoy. With music from Eurovision hopeful Molly, who performs Children of the Universe.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Miranda Hart, Jack Whitehall, Adele
    8.9/1062 votes
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    #8 - Miranda Hart, Jack Whitehall, Adele

    Season 9 Episode 3 - Aired 4/29/2011

    Powerhouse singer Adele joins Graham along with Miranda Hart (‘Miranda,’ ‘Not Going Out’) and comedian Jack Whitehall.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • will.i.am, Greg Davies, Miriam Margolyes, Adam Lambert
    8.9/1046 votes
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    #9 - will.i.am, Greg Davies, Miriam Margolyes, Adam Lambert

    Season 11 Episode 11 - Aired 6/22/2012

    Joining Graham on the sofa are Black Eyed Peas and Voice UK star will.i.am; comedian and Inbetweeners star Greg Davies; veteran actress Miriam Margolyes; and singer Adam Lambert, who performs Never Close Our Eyes.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Helena Bonham Carter, Jack Whitehall, Michael Palin, Michael Buble
    8.8/1043 votes
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    #10 - Helena Bonham Carter, Jack Whitehall, Michael Palin, Michael Buble

    Season 12 Episode 5 - Aired 11/23/2012

    The award-winning host continues his unique chat show. Together on the sofa are actress Helena Bonham Carter, currently starring in Great Expectations; comedian and actor Jack Whitehall; globe-trotting Brazil nut Michael Palin; and Michael Buble, who also performs in the studio.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 1
    8.8/1068 votes
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    #11 - Episode 1

    Season 14 Episode 1 - Aired 10/11/2013

    The host returns with more light-hearted chat, talking to Hollywood star Harrison Ford about his new sci-fi adventure Ender's Game, and Sherlock actor Benedict Cumberbatch, currently appearing as WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange in The Fifth Estate. Comedian and actor Jack Whitehall is also on the sofa, and there'll be music and chat from James Blunt, who performs new single Bonfire Heart from his forthcoming album Moon Landing.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Julia Roberts, Tom Hanks, Timothée Chalamet and Cher
    8.8/1068 votes
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    #12 - Julia Roberts, Tom Hanks, Timothée Chalamet and Cher

    Season 31 Episode 9 - Aired 12/1/2023

    Graham is joined by Julia Roberts, Hollywood great Tom Hanks, Timothée Chalamet and music legend Cher, chatting and performing her current single, DJ Play a Christmas Song.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Robert Pattinson, Reese Witherspoon, Hugh Laurie
    8.7/1042 votes
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    #13 - Robert Pattinson, Reese Witherspoon, Hugh Laurie

    Season 9 Episode 4 - Aired 5/6/2011

    Graham welcomes ‘Water for Elephants’ co-stars Robert Pattinson and Oscar-winning actress Reese Witherspoon, plus Hugh Laurie (‘House’) and comedian Shappi Khorsandi.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Arnold Schwarzenegger, Emilia Clarke, Jake Gyllenhaal, Cara Delevingne, Tinie Tempah
    8.7/1085 votes
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    #14 - Arnold Schwarzenegger, Emilia Clarke, Jake Gyllenhaal, Cara Delevingne, Tinie Tempah

    Season 17 Episode 11 - Aired 6/19/2015

    The Bafta award-winning talk show, featuring the biggest celebrities and the brightest conversation on television. On his sofa: he said he'd be back... the mighty Arnold Schwarzenegger returns, in Terminator Genisys; his co-star, Daenerys from Game of Thrones, Emilia Clarke; Oscar-nominated Jake Gyllenhaal, starring in sports drama Southpaw; model and actress Cara Delevingne, in new teen romance mystery Paper Towns; and music and chat from Tinie Tempah who performs Not Letting Go.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Dame Helen Mirren, Pedro Pascal, Ariana DeBose and Freya Ridings
    8.7/1047 votes
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    #15 - Dame Helen Mirren, Pedro Pascal, Ariana DeBose and Freya Ridings

    Season 30 Episode 19 - Aired 2/24/2023

    Graham is joined by Dame Helen Mirren, Ariana DeBose and Pedro Pascal. With music from Freya Ridings, performing her single "Weekends".

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Josh Groban, Billie Piper, Frank Skinner, Example
    8.6/1027 votes
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    #16 - Josh Groban, Billie Piper, Frank Skinner, Example

    Season 12 Episode 10 - Aired 1/4/2013

    Graham is joined by international singing star Josh Groban, acclaimed actress Billie Piper and comedian Frank Skinner, with music and chat from dance maestro Example.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Compilation Show 1
    8.6/1050 votes
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    #17 - Compilation Show 1

    Season 30 Episode 20 - Aired 3/3/2023

    The first of two compilations of highlights from the recent series, featuring a host of stars including Taylor Swift, Daniel Craig, Eddie Redmayne, Lashana Lynch, Bono, Kate Hudson, Ian McKellen, Paul Mescal, Geena Davis, Stormzy, Lesley Manville, Colin Farrell, Bruce Springsteen and many more.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 6
    8.5/1059 votes
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    #18 - Episode 6

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 3/29/2007

    Graham talks to Doctor Who actor David Tennant about the new series of Doctor Who and comedian Jo Brand about her involvement on Comic Relief's The Apprentice. The Proclaimers perform 'I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)'.

    Director: N/A

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  • Episode 7
    8.5/1020 votes
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    #19 - Episode 7

    Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 11/13/2008

    Tonight Graham is joined by comedian Robin Williams, who discusses his long career in television and film. A audience member becomes a genie. Estelle plays the show out with her new single 'Come Over'.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Daniel Craig, Dame Judi Dench, Javier Bardem
    8.5/1042 votes
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    #20 - Daniel Craig, Dame Judi Dench, Javier Bardem

    Season 12 Episode 2 - Aired 10/26/2012

    Together on the sofa in a James Bond special are 007 himself, Daniel Craig; M's alter ego, Dame Judi Dench; and Skyfall's villain, Oscar-winner Javier Bardem.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Matt LeBlanc, Emilia Clarke, Kate Beckinsale, Dominic Cooper, Corinne Bailey Rae
    8.5/1074 votes
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    #21 - Matt LeBlanc, Emilia Clarke, Kate Beckinsale, Dominic Cooper, Corinne Bailey Rae

    Season 19 Episode 10 - Aired 5/27/2016

    The guests on Graham's sofa are Matt LeBlanc, one of the new hosts of the revamped Top Gear, Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke, promoting her new movie Me Before You, actress Kate Beckinsale, starring in the Jane Austen adaption Love & Friendship and actor Dominic Cooper, appearing in the epic fantasy movie Warcraft. With music from Corinne Bailey Rae, performing her current single Stop Where You Are.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Ryan Reynolds, Josh Brolin, David Beckham, Vanessa Kirby, Joan Armatrading
    8.5/1063 votes
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    #22 - Ryan Reynolds, Josh Brolin, David Beckham, Vanessa Kirby, Joan Armatrading

    Season 23 Episode 6 - Aired 5/11/2018

    Among the guests on Graham's sofa are Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Josh Brolin, starring together in irreverent superhero sequel Deadpool 2, sporting icon and Unicef ambassador David Beckham, Bafta-nominated actor Vanessa Kirby, appearing in Julie at the National Theatre, and music legend Joan Armatrading, chatting and performing I Like It When We're Together from her new album.

    Director: Steve Smith

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 6
    8.4/1032 votes
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    #23 - Episode 6

    Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 4/16/2009

    Tonight Graham is joined by actress Gillian Anderson and comedian Chris Addison. Gillian discusses starring in The X Files and her transition into acting in the theatre, whilst Chris talks about his new movie which is a spin-off of BBC sitcom The Thick Of It. Graham looks at a robot version of himself. Audience members make political apologies. Sinead O'Connor sings out the show with her classic song 'Nothing Compares To You'.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 6
    8.4/1051 votes
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    #24 - Episode 6

    Season 14 Episode 6 - Aired 11/22/2013

    Together on Graham's sofa are Oscar-winning actress and writer Emma Thompson, starring in new movie Saving Mr Banks; double Doctor Whos Matt Smith and David Tennant; top comedian Jimmy Carr; and pop star Robbie Williams, chatting and performing I Wanna Be Like You.

    Director: N/A

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  • Mark Ruffalo, Jeremy Renner, Elizabeth Olsen, Josh Widdicombe, Blur
    8.4/1058 votes
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    #25 - Mark Ruffalo, Jeremy Renner, Elizabeth Olsen, Josh Widdicombe, Blur

    Season 17 Episode 3 - Aired 4/24/2015

    Together on Graham's sofa: Avengers assemble! Earth's mightiest heroes are in town. The Incredible Hulk, Mark Ruffalo, joins fellow Oscar-nominated star Jeremy Renner and actress and singer Elizabeth Olsen. Also on the show are top comedian Josh Widdicombe and, performing Lonesome Street, Brit supergroup Blur.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A