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The Best Episodes of The Graham Norton Show Season 12

Every episode of The Graham Norton Show Season 12 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Graham Norton Show Season 12!

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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
    The Graham Norton Show Season 12 Episode 5 - Helena Bonham Carter, Jack Whitehall, Michael Palin, Michael Buble
    8.9/10(42 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. The Graham Norton Show Season 12 Episode 10 - Josh Groban, Billie Piper, Frank Skinner, Example
    8.7/10(30 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. The Graham Norton Show Season 12 Episode 2 - Daniel Craig, Dame Judi Dench, Javier Bardem
    8.6/10(44 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. The Graham Norton Show Season 12 Episode 6 - Jake Gyllenhaal, Joan Rivers, Jeremy Clarkson, James May, Ke$ha
    8.5/10(43 votes)

    S12:E6

    Graham is joined by Hollywood star Jake Gyllenhaal, legendary comedian Joan Rivers and petrol heads Jeremy Clarkson and James May. Plus music from chart-topping Ke$ha.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. The Graham Norton Show Season 12 Episode 7 - Daniel Radcliffe, Jessica Ennis, Ricky Gervais, Bruno Mars
    8.4/10(30 votes)

    S12:E7

    Together on the sofa are ex-Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe, Olympic golden girl Jessica Ennis, comedy legend Ricky Gervais and singer Bruno Mars.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. The Graham Norton Show Season 12 Episode 12 - Denzel Washington, Nicholas Hoult, Bill Bailey, Conor Maynard
    8.2/10(46 votes)

    S12:E12

    Joining Graham on his sofa: double Oscar-winner Denzel Washington, talking about his new movie Flight; British actor Nicholas Hoult and comedian Bill Bailey, plus Conor Maynard performs his new single, Animal.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. The Graham Norton Show Season 12 Episode 17 - Richard Gere, John Malkovich, Saoirse Ronan, Taylor Swift
    8.1/10(28 votes)

    S12:E17

    The award-winning host continues his talk show. Graham is joined by Pretty Woman star Richard Gere, Hollywood great John Malkovich and rising Irish actress Saoirse Ronan, with music from Taylor Swift.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. The Graham Norton Show Season 12 Episode 3 - Robbie Williams, Paul O'Grady, Darcey Bussell, Felix Baumgartner
    8.0/10(19 votes)

    S12:E3

    Graham is joined by Robbie Williams, chatting and performing his new single; comedian Paul O'Grady; Strictly judge Darcey Bussell and daredevil skydiver Felix Baumgartner.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. The Graham Norton Show Season 12 Episode 8 - Martin Freeman, Dawn French, Lee Mack, Girls Aloud
    8.0/10(27 votes)

    S12:E8

    Graham is joined by Martin Freeman, who stars in new film The Hobbit, comedian and writer Dawn French and top comic Lee Mack. Reformed pop princesses Girls Aloud perform.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. The Graham Norton Show Season 12 Episode 9 - Dustin Hoffman, Billy Connolly, Jennifer Saunders, Matt Smith, Amy Macdonald
    7.7/10(22 votes)

    S12:E9

    Graham is joined by actor Dustin Hoffman, comedian Billy Connolly, Ab Fab queen Jennifer Saunders and Time Lord Matt Smith, with music from Amy Macdonald.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. The Graham Norton Show Season 12 Episode 19 - Compilation Show
    7.7/10(29 votes)

    S12:E19

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  12. The Graham Norton Show Season 12 Episode 13 - Minnie Driver, Stephen Merchant, Clare Balding, The Script.
    7.6/10(27 votes)

    S12:E13

    Sharing Graham's sofa are Hollywood star Minnie Driver; gangly funnyman Stephen Merchant; national treasure Clare Balding; and Irish band the Script.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. The Graham Norton Show Season 12 Episode 16 - Jeremy Renner, Gemma Arterton, Matt Lucas, Delia Smith, Rita Ora
    7.5/10(43 votes)

    S12:E16

    Graham is joined by Hurt Locker and Avengers star Jeremy Renner and actress Gemma Arterton, talking about their new movie Hansel and Gretel - Witch Hunters. Plus comedian Matt Lucas, cooking legend Delia Smith, and music from Rita Ora.

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  14. The Graham Norton Show Season 12 Episode 11 - Quentin Tarantino, James McAvoy, Alan Davies, Emeli Sandé
    7.3/10(23 votes)

    S12:E11

    Graham is joined by film director Quentin Tarantino, actor James McAvoy, comedian Alan Davies and singing star Emeli Sandé.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. The Graham Norton Show Season 12 Episode 15 - Mark Wahlberg, Michael Fassbender, Sarah Silverman, Laura Mvula
    7.3/10(25 votes)

    S12:E15

    Graham is joined Hollywood star Mark Wahlberg, talking about his new movie Broken City; X Men and Prometheus actor Michael Fassbender; and outrageous US comic Sarah Silverman. Plus, there is music from Laura Mvula.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. The Graham Norton Show Season 12 Episode 18 - Jude Law, Mila Kunis, Dame Judi Dench, Olly Murs
    7.0/10(38 votes)

    S12:E18

    Together on Graham's sofa are Sherlock Holmes star Jude Law, Ted and Family Guy actress Mila Kunis and the legendary Dame Judi Dench. With music from Olly Murs.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. The Graham Norton Show Season 12 Episode 14 - Dame Helen Mirren, Paul Rudd, Leslie Mann, Little Mix
    6.9/10(21 votes)

    S12:E14

    Graham is joined by Dame Helen Mirren, who is starring as the director's wife in Hitchcock, and actors Paul Rudd and Leslie Mann, stars of This Is Forty, the sequel to Knocked Up. Plus there's music from Little Mix.

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  18. The Graham Norton Show Season 12 Episode 4 - Cameron Diaz, Sarah Millican, Rod Stewart
    6.7/10(20 votes)

    S12:E4

    Together on the sofa are Hollywood star Cameron Diaz, comedian Sarah Millican and singer Rod Stewart, who also performs.

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  19. The Graham Norton Show Season 12 Episode 1 - Arnold Schwarzenegger, Miranda Hart, Ronnie Corbett, Usher
    5.9/10(38 votes)

    S12:E1

    The award-winning host returns with a new series of his chat show. He is joined by Arnold Schwarzenegger, Miranda Hart and Ronnie Corbett, with music from singer-songwriter Usher.

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Season 12 Ratings Summary

"Helena Bonham Carter, Jack Whitehall, Michael Palin, Michael Buble" is the best rated episode of "The Graham Norton Show" season 12. It scored 8.9/10 based on 42 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/23/2012. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Josh Groban, Billie Piper, Frank Skinner, Example".