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The Best Episodes of The Graham Norton Show

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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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  1. 9.6/10(246 votes)

    #1 - Episode 18

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    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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  2. 9.3/10(92 votes)

    #2 - Compilation Show

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    S20:E20

    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.

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  3. 9.1/10(85 votes)

    #3 - Benedict Cumberbatch, Eddie Redmayne, Bryan Cranston, LeAnn Rimes

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    S20:E5

    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.

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  4. 9.0/10(108 votes)

    #4 - Hugh Jackman, Michael Fassbender, James McAvoy, Molly

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    S15:E5

    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.

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  5. 8.9/10(64 votes)

    #5 - Miranda Hart, Jack Whitehall, Adele

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    S9:E3

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

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  6. 8.9/10(48 votes)

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

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    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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  8. 8.8/10(44 votes)

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

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    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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  9. 8.8/10(71 votes)

    #8 - Episode 1

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    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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  10. 8.8/10(49 votes)

    #9 - Dame Helen Mirren, Pedro Pascal, Ariana DeBose and Freya Ridings

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    S30:E19

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

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  11. 8.8/10(51 votes)

    #10 - Compilation Show 1

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    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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  12. 8.8/10(72 votes)

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

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    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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  13. 8.7/10(44 votes)

    #12 - Robert Pattinson, Reese Witherspoon, Hugh Laurie

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    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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  14. 8.7/10(67 votes)

    #13 - Chris Pine, Benedict Cumberbatch, Kim Cattrall, Bonnie Tyler

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    S13:E5

    Together on Graham's sofa in this episode are Hollywood star Chris Pine, who plays Captain James T Kirk in Star Trek Into Darkness; the villain of the movie, Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch; Sex and the City star Kim Cattrall; and 2013 British Eurovision hopeful Bonnie Tyler.

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  15. 8.7/10(52 votes)

    #14 - Nicole Kidman, Julie Walters, Hugh Bonneville, Take That

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    S16:E9

    Graham is joined by three familiar faces from the large and small screen - Oscar-winning Hollywood actress Nicole Kidman, Bafta-winning British favourite Julie Walters and Downton Abbey's Hugh Bonneville - who are all co-starring with a little bear from Darkest Peru in comedy movie Paddington. There's also music by Take That, now a three-piece, performing their new single These Days.

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  16. 8.7/10(88 votes)

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

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    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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  17. 8.6/10(27 votes)

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

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    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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  18. 8.5/10(61 votes)

    #17 - Episode 6

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    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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  19. 8.5/10(21 votes)

    #18 - Episode 7

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    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. 8.5/10(42 votes)

    #19 - Daniel Craig, Dame Judi Dench, Javier Bardem

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    S12:E2

    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.

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  21. 8.5/10(65 votes)

    #20 - Johnny Depp, Benedict Cumberbatch, Daniel Radcliffe, James McAvoy, The Corrs

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    S18:E9

    Joining Graham on the sofa are Hollywood actor Johnny Depp and Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch, starring together in new mobster film Black Mass, ex-Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe and X-Men star James McAvoy, starring in Victor Frankenstein. Plus music from The Corrs.

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  22. 8.5/10(74 votes)

    #21 - Matt LeBlanc, Emilia Clarke, Kate Beckinsale, Dominic Cooper, Corinne Bailey Rae

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    S19:E10

    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.

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  23. 8.5/10(65 votes)

    #22 - Ryan Reynolds, Josh Brolin, David Beckham, Vanessa Kirby, Joan Armatrading

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    S23:E6

    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.

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  24. 8.4/10(33 votes)

    #23 - Episode 6

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    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'.

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  25. 8.4/10(23 votes)

    #24 - Compilation

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  26. 8.4/10(56 votes)

    #25 - Russell Crowe, Amy Adams , Henry Cavill, Katy B

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    S13:E11

    The Bafta award-winning host is joined by Oscar-winning Hollywood star Russell Crowe, Oscar-nominated actress Amy Adams and Superman himself, Henry Cavill, from the new movie Man of Steel. Plus, there's music from Katy B.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 18" is the best rated episode of "The Graham Norton Show". It scored 9.6/10 based on 246 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 2/28/2014. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Compilation Show".