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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!

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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 their opinions on the main news stories. Graham is often

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Graham Norton Show Season 15 Episode 9 - Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt, Charlize Theron, Seth McFarlane
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt, Charlize Theron, Seth McFarlane

    S15:E9

    Graham's sofa is full of stars - Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise, starring in new sci-fi thriller Edge Of Tomorrow, his co-star, actress Emily Blunt, Oscar winner Charlize Theron and Family Guy creator Seth McFarlane, promoting his new film A Million Ways To Die In The West. Plus music from Coldplay, who perform A Sky Full of Stars.

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  2. The Graham Norton Show Season 18 Episode 5 - Daniel Craig, Naomie Harris, Christoph Waltz, Sam Smith
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Daniel Craig, Naomie Harris, Christoph Waltz, Sam Smith

    S18:E5

    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.

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  3. The Graham Norton Show Season 20 Episode 6 - Ben Affleck, Sir David Attenborough, Matt Smith, Claire Foy, Sting
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Ben Affleck, Sir David Attenborough, Matt Smith, Claire Foy, Sting

    S20:E6

    Graham is joined by Oscar-winning actor and director Ben Affleck, starring in new action thriller The Accountant, Sir David Attenborough, who is presenting BBC One's Planet Earth II, and ex-Doctor Who star Matt Smith and Wolf Hall's Claire Foy, starring as Prince Philip and the Queen in Netflix series The Crown. Sting performs I Can't Stop Thinking About You from his new album.

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  4. The Graham Norton Show Season 20 Episode 11 - Nicole Kidman, Dev Patel, Felicity Jones, Dawn French, Sir Michael Parkinson, Jack Savoretti
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Nicole Kidman, Dev Patel, Felicity Jones, Dawn French, Sir Michael Parkinson, Jack Savoretti

    S20:E11

    On Graham's sofa are Oscar-winner Nicole Kidman and Best Exotic Marigold Hotel star Dev Patel, who appear together in new movie Lion. Joining them are Oscar-nominee Felicity Jones of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, comedian and author Dawn French, promoting new TV drama series Delicious, and Sir Michael Parkinson, who discusses his book Muhammad Ali: A Memoir. There is music from Jack Savoretti who performs Only You.

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  5. The Graham Norton Show Season 20 Episode 12 - Will Smith, Dame Helen Mirren, Naomie Harris, Martin Freeman, Katie Melua
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Will Smith, Dame Helen Mirren, Naomie Harris, Martin Freeman, Katie Melua

    S20:E12

    On Graham's sofa are Will Smith, Helen Mirren and Naomie Harris, appearing together in ensemble drama Collateral Beauty, and Sherlock actor Martin Freeman, talking about the new series of Sherlock. There is also music from Katie Melua, who performs The Little Swallow.

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  6. The Graham Norton Show Season 20 Episode 15 - Danny Boyle, Ewan McGregor, Jonny Lee Miller, Robert Carlyle, Ewen Bremner and Izzy Bizu
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Danny Boyle, Ewan McGregor, Jonny Lee Miller, Robert Carlyle, Ewen Bremner and Izzy Bizu

    S20:E15

    On Graham's sofa are Oscar-winning director Danny Boyle, and the stars of T2 Trainspotting, Ewan McGregor, Jonny Lee Miller, Robert Carlyle and Ewen Bremner. Plus musical guest Izzy Bizu, who performs Talking to You.

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  7. The Graham Norton Show Season 20 Episode 19 - Hugh Jackman, Sir Patrick Stewart
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Hugh Jackman, Sir Patrick Stewart

    S20:E19

    Among the guests on Graham's sofa tonight: X-Men's Wolverine Hugh Jackman and Professor X Sir Patrick Stewart, together in new movie Logan.

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  8. The Graham Norton Show Season 21 Episode 8 - Salma Hayek, David Walliams, Ed Westwick, James Buckley, Liam Payne
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Salma Hayek, David Walliams, Ed Westwick, James Buckley, Liam Payne

    S21:E8

    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.

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  9. The Graham Norton Show Season 24 Episode 6 - Claire Foy, Kurt Russell, David Walliams, Lee Evans, Mumford & Sons
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Claire Foy, Kurt Russell, David Walliams, Lee Evans, Mumford & Sons

    S24:E6

    Graham is joined by Claire Foy, starring in the crime thriller The Girl in the Spider's Web, Hollywood action hero Kurt Russell, playing Santa Claus in The Christmas Chronicles, comedian and writer David Walliams, presenting his new children's book The Ice Monster, and actor and comedian Lee Evans, back on the West End stage in a new Harold Pinter season. With music from Mumford & Sons, performing their new single Guiding Light.

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  10. The Graham Norton Show Season 24 Episode 11 - Jason Momoa, Dame Darcey Bussell, Bill Bailey, Little Mix
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Jason Momoa, Dame Darcey Bussell, Bill Bailey, Little Mix

    S24:E11

    Together on Graham's sofa tonight: Hollywood hunk and ex-Game of Thrones star Jason Momoa, starring in new blockbuster Aquaman, dancer and Strictly judge Dame Darcey Bussell, presenting her new book of photographs Evolved, top comic Bill Bailey, talking about his latest show Larks In Transit and musical guests Little Mix, who perform their new single Think About Us.

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  11. The Graham Norton Show Season 24 Episode 12 - Emily Blunt, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ben Whishaw, Emily Mortimer, Boy George
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Emily Blunt, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ben Whishaw, Emily Mortimer, Boy George

    S24:E12

    Featuring the stars of the new Mary Poppins Returns: star of The Devil Wears Prada and Sicario, Emily Blunt; Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda; James Bond and Paddington star Ben Whishaw; and star of Shutter Island and The Newsroom Emily Mortimer. With music from Boy George & Culture Club who perform Life.

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  12. The Graham Norton Show Season 14 Episode 18 - Episode 18
    9.6/10(254 votes)

    #12 - Episode 18

    S14:E18

    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.

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  13. The Graham Norton Show Season 11 Episode 11 - will.i.am, Greg Davies, Miriam Margolyes, Adam Lambert
    9.1/10(49 votes)

    #13 - will.i.am, Greg Davies, Miriam Margolyes, Adam Lambert

    S11:E11

    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.

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  14. The Graham Norton Show Season 9 Episode 3 - Miranda Hart, Jack Whitehall, Adele
    9.0/10(64 votes)

    #14 - Miranda Hart, Jack Whitehall, Adele

    S9:E3

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

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  15. The Graham Norton Show Season 12 Episode 5 - Helena Bonham Carter, Jack Whitehall, Michael Palin, Michael Buble
    9.0/10(45 votes)

    #15 - Helena Bonham Carter, Jack Whitehall, Michael Palin, Michael Buble

    S12:E5

    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.

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  16. The Graham Norton Show Season 32 Episode 11 - Episode 11
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - Episode 11

    S32:E11

    Among the guests on Graham’s sofa tonight are former 007 Daniel Craig, critically acclaimed for his performance in gay love story Queer, Oscar-nominated Jesse Eisenberg (The Social Network) and Emmy winner Kieran Culkin (Succession), who both star in Jesse’s comedy road movie A Real Pain, and Derry Girls and Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan, appearing in the Doctor Who Christmas Special. Also, music from girl-band FLO, performing their single In My Bag.

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  17. The Graham Norton Show Season 9 Episode 4 - Robert Pattinson, Reese Witherspoon, Hugh Laurie
    8.9/10(44 votes)

    #17 - Robert Pattinson, Reese Witherspoon, Hugh Laurie

    S9:E4

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

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  18. The Graham Norton Show Season 14 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.9/10(72 votes)

    #18 - Episode 1

    S14:E1

    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.

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  19. The Graham Norton Show Season 4 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    8.8/10(22 votes)

    #19 - Episode 7

    S4:E7

    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'.

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  20. The Graham Norton Show Season 9 Episode 13 - Compilation
    8.8/10(23 votes)

    #20 - Compilation

    S9:E13

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  21. The Graham Norton Show Season 12 Episode 10 - Josh Groban, Billie Piper, Frank Skinner, Example
    8.8/10(27 votes)

    #21 - Josh Groban, Billie Piper, Frank Skinner, Example

    S12:E10

    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.

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  22. The Graham Norton Show Season 17 Episode 11 - Arnold Schwarzenegger, Emilia Clarke, Jake Gyllenhaal, Cara Delevingne, Tinie Tempah
    8.8/10(90 votes)

    #22 - Arnold Schwarzenegger, Emilia Clarke, Jake Gyllenhaal, Cara Delevingne, Tinie Tempah

    S17:E11

    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.

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  23. The Graham Norton Show Season 30 Episode 20 - Compilation Show 1
    8.8/10(51 votes)

    #23 - Compilation Show 1

    S30:E20

    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.

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  24. The Graham Norton Show Season 31 Episode 9 - Julia Roberts, Tom Hanks, Timothée Chalamet and Cher
    8.8/10(75 votes)

    #24 - Julia Roberts, Tom Hanks, Timothée Chalamet and Cher

    S31:E9

    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.

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  25. The Graham Norton Show Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.7/10(61 votes)

    #25 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    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)'.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt, Charlize Theron, Seth McFarlane" is the best rated episode of "The Graham Norton Show". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/30/2014. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Daniel Craig, Naomie Harris, Christoph Waltz, Sam Smith".