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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!

The Best Episodes of The Graham Norton Show Season 12

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...
  1. Background image for Arnold Schwarzenegger, Miranda Hart, Ronnie Corbett, Usher
    6.3/10(34 votes)

    #1 - Arnold Schwarzenegger, Miranda Hart, Ronnie Corbett, Usher

    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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    Director:Unknown
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  2. Background image for Daniel Craig, Dame Judi Dench, Javier Bardem
    8.5/10(42 votes)

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

    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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  3. Background image for Robbie Williams, Paul O'Grady, Darcey Bussell, Felix Baumgartner
    7.5/10(17 votes)

    #3 - Robbie Williams, Paul O'Grady, Darcey Bussell, Felix Baumgartner

    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.

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  4. Background image for Cameron Diaz, Sarah Millican, Rod Stewart
    6.5/10(17 votes)

    #4 - Cameron Diaz, Sarah Millican, Rod Stewart

    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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    Director:Unknown
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  5. Background image for Helena Bonham Carter, Jack Whitehall, Michael Palin, Michael Buble
    8.8/10(44 votes)

    #5 - 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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    Director:Unknown
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  6. Background image for Jake Gyllenhaal, Joan Rivers, Jeremy Clarkson, James May, Ke$ha
    8.3/10(39 votes)

    #6 - Jake Gyllenhaal, Joan Rivers, Jeremy Clarkson, James May, Ke$ha

    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.

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  8. Background image for Daniel Radcliffe, Jessica Ennis, Ricky Gervais, Bruno Mars
    8.2/10(28 votes)

    #7 - Daniel Radcliffe, Jessica Ennis, Ricky Gervais, Bruno Mars

    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.

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  9. Background image for Martin Freeman, Dawn French, Lee Mack, Girls Aloud
    7.9/10(29 votes)

    #8 - Martin Freeman, Dawn French, Lee Mack, Girls Aloud

    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.

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  10. Background image for Dustin Hoffman, Billy Connolly, Jennifer Saunders, Matt Smith, Amy Macdonald
    7.6/10(19 votes)

    #9 - Dustin Hoffman, Billy Connolly, Jennifer Saunders, Matt Smith, Amy Macdonald

    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.

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  11. Background image for Josh Groban, Billie Piper, Frank Skinner, Example
    8.6/10(27 votes)

    #10 - 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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  12. Background image for Quentin Tarantino, James McAvoy, Alan Davies, Emeli Sandé
    7.3/10(20 votes)

    #11 - Quentin Tarantino, James McAvoy, Alan Davies, Emeli Sandé

    S12:E11

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

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  13. Background image for Denzel Washington, Nicholas Hoult, Bill Bailey, Conor Maynard
    8.1/10(43 votes)

    #12 - Denzel Washington, Nicholas Hoult, Bill Bailey, Conor Maynard

    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.

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  14. Background image for Minnie Driver, Stephen Merchant, Clare Balding, The Script.
    7.5/10(25 votes)

    #13 - Minnie Driver, Stephen Merchant, Clare Balding, The Script.

    S12:E13

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

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  15. Background image for Dame Helen Mirren, Paul Rudd, Leslie Mann, Little Mix
    6.5/10(19 votes)

    #14 - Dame Helen Mirren, Paul Rudd, Leslie Mann, Little Mix

    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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    Director:Unknown
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  16. Background image for Mark Wahlberg, Michael Fassbender, Sarah Silverman, Laura Mvula
    7.5/10(21 votes)

    #15 - Mark Wahlberg, Michael Fassbender, Sarah Silverman, Laura Mvula

    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.

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  17. Background image for Jeremy Renner, Gemma Arterton, Matt Lucas, Delia Smith, Rita Ora
    7.6/10(39 votes)

    #16 - Jeremy Renner, Gemma Arterton, Matt Lucas, Delia Smith, Rita Ora

    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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  18. Background image for Richard Gere, John Malkovich, Saoirse Ronan, Taylor Swift
    7.9/10(24 votes)

    #17 - Richard Gere, John Malkovich, Saoirse Ronan, Taylor Swift

    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.

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  19. Background image for Jude Law, Mila Kunis, Dame Judi Dench, Olly Murs
    7.0/10(32 votes)

    #18 - Jude Law, Mila Kunis, Dame Judi Dench, Olly Murs

    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.

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  20. Background image for Compilation Show
    7.5/10(26 votes)

    #19 - Compilation Show

    S12:E19

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Season 12 Ratings Summary

"Arnold Schwarzenegger, Miranda Hart, Ronnie Corbett, Usher" is the best rated episode of "The Graham Norton Show" season 12. It scored 6.3/10 based on 34 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/19/2012. This episode is rated 2.2 points higher than the second-best, "Daniel Craig, Dame Judi Dench, Javier Bardem".