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The Best Episodes of The Graham Norton Show Season 16

Every episode of The Graham Norton Show Season 16 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Graham Norton Show Season 16!

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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 16 Episode 1 - Denzel Washington, Peter Capaldi, Gemma Arterton, George Ezra
    7.7/10(46 votes)

    #1 - Denzel Washington, Peter Capaldi, Gemma Arterton, George Ezra

    S16:E1

    Graham Norton returns for another series of his talk show, featuring the biggest celebrities, the brightest conversation and the best jokes on television. Together on Graham's sofa tonight: Oscar-winning actor Denzel Washington, starring in new movie The Equalizer; the acclaimed new Doctor Who, Peter Capaldi; actress Gemma Arterton, about to hit the West End in the musical version of Made in Dagenham; and hot new singer-songwriter George Ezra, who performs Blame It On Me.

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  2. The Graham Norton Show Season 16 Episode 2 - Hugh Grant, Emma Thompson, Luke Evans, Lenny Kravitz
    7.6/10(45 votes)

    #2 - Hugh Grant, Emma Thompson, Luke Evans, Lenny Kravitz

    S16:E2

    Together on Graham's sofa: floppy-haired heartthrob Hugh Grant, starring in romcom The Rewrite; Oscar-winning actress and writer Emma Thompson, talking about her new Peter Rabbit book; rising star Luke Evans, currently starring in Dracula Untold; and musician Lenny Kravitz, who performs Strut.

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  3. The Graham Norton Show Season 16 Episode 3 - John Cleese, Taylor Swift, Kevin Pietersen, Neil Diamond
    7.4/10(47 votes)

    #3 - John Cleese, Taylor Swift, Kevin Pietersen, Neil Diamond

    S16:E3

    Tonight, Graham is joined by a British comedy institution, two American singing stars and a controversial cricketer - ensuring there'll be plenty to chat about as they squeeze up on the sofa. Top of the bill is funnyman John Cleese, talking about his memoir So, Anyway - although when there's a Python in the line-up, the conversation could go off in any direction. Joining him are actress and singer Taylor Swift, who has become hot property on the country pop scene, and former England batsman Kevin Pietersen, who has written about his life in KP: The Autobiography. Providing the music is veteran singer-songwriter Neil Diamond, with a taste of his new album, Melody Road.

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  4. The Graham Norton Show Season 16 Episode 4 - Robert Duvall, Robert Downey Jr., Stephen Fry, U2
    7.8/10(40 votes)

    #4 - Robert Duvall, Robert Downey Jr., Stephen Fry, U2

    S16:E4

    Together on Graham's sofa: Oscar-winning star of The Godfather and Apocalypse Now, Robert Duvall; Iron Man himself, Robert Downey Jr, starring in the new movie The Judge; writer and actor Stephen Fry, talking about his new memoir More Fool Me; and mega-band U2, chatting and performing their new single, The Miracle (of Joey Ramone), from their new album Songs of Innocence.

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  5. The Graham Norton Show Season 16 Episode 5 - Benedict Cumberbatch, Timothy Spall, Miranda Hart, Maroon 5
    8.2/10(38 votes)

    #5 - Benedict Cumberbatch, Timothy Spall, Miranda Hart, Maroon 5

    S16:E5

    Together on Graham's sofa: Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch, starring as Alan Turing in The Imitation Game; Timothy Spall, in new film Mr Turner; comedy favourite Miranda Hart; and musical guests Maroon 5, who perform Animals.

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  6. The Graham Norton Show Season 16 Episode 6 - Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Lena Dunham, Micky Flanagan, Sia
    7.6/10(43 votes)

    #6 - Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Lena Dunham, Micky Flanagan, Sia

    S16:E6

    Among the guests on Graham's sofa: Oscar-winning actors Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway, who appear in new film Interstellar, creator of TV show Girls, Lena Dunham, comedian Micky Flanagan and musical guest Sia, who performs Chandelier.

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  7. The Graham Norton Show Season 16 Episode 7 - Dame Shirley Bassey, David Walliams, Catherine Tate, Richard Ayoade, Annie Lennox
    7.2/10(27 votes)

    #7 - Dame Shirley Bassey, David Walliams, Catherine Tate, Richard Ayoade, Annie Lennox

    S16:E7

    The guests on Graham's sofa: the one and only Dame Shirley Bassey, comedian and children's author David Walliams, comic actress Catherine Tate, director and IT Crowd star Richard Ayoade, and music from the great Annie Lennox, who performs God Bless The Child.

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  8. The Graham Norton Show Season 16 Episode 8 - Jennifer Aniston, Jason Bateman, Dame Judi Dench, Dustin Hoffman, Olly Murs
    7.6/10(37 votes)

    #8 - Jennifer Aniston, Jason Bateman, Dame Judi Dench, Dustin Hoffman, Olly Murs

    S16:E8

    Graham is joined by Oscar-winners Dustin Hoffman and Dame Judi Dench - who have paired up for the BBC's Roald Dahl adaptation Esio Trot. He also makes friends with Hollywood superstar Jennifer Aniston and Arrested Development actor Jason Bateman, who are co-starring in Horrible Bosses 2, the sequel to the 2011 comedy. Olly Murs performs his latest single, Wrapped Up.

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  9. The Graham Norton Show Season 16 Episode 9 - Nicole Kidman, Julie Walters, Hugh Bonneville, Take That
    8.8/10(52 votes)

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

    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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  10. The Graham Norton Show Season 16 Episode 10 - Michael Keaton, Jamie Oliver, Victoria Wood, Sir Ian McKellen, One Direction
    7.8/10(29 votes)

    #10 - Michael Keaton, Jamie Oliver, Victoria Wood, Sir Ian McKellen, One Direction

    S16:E10

    Graham is joined by Batman star Michael Keaton, Oscar-tipped for new film Birdman; top chef Jamie Oliver; comedy favourite Victoria Wood; Gandalf himself, Sir Ian McKellen; and pop sensations One Direction, chatting and performing their new single Night Changes.

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  11. The Graham Norton Show Season 16 Episode 11 - Jim Carrey, Jeff Daniels, Jude Law, Tamsin Greig, Nicole Scherzinger
    7.7/10(40 votes)

    #11 - Jim Carrey, Jeff Daniels, Jude Law, Tamsin Greig, Nicole Scherzinger

    S16:E11

    The guests on Graham's sofa: Hollywood stars Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels, talking about their new movie "Dumb and Dumber To", actor Jude Law, starring in adventure thriller "Black Sea", and actress Tamsin Greig, on stage in "Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown". Music comes from Nicole Scherzinger, who performs "Run".

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  12. The Graham Norton Show Season 16 Episode 12 - Ben Stiller, Ricky Gervais, Rebel Wilson, Jamie Foxx, Cameron Diaz, Danny Dyer, Usher
    7.2/10(34 votes)

    #12 - Ben Stiller, Ricky Gervais, Rebel Wilson, Jamie Foxx, Cameron Diaz, Danny Dyer, Usher

    S16:E12

    On Graham's sofa for a bumper festive edition of the show are Hollywood stars Ben Stiller, Ricky Gervais and Rebel Wilson, appearing in new film Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb. Plus Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz from the upcoming remake of Annie, hard man of the Queen Vic, EastEnders' Danny Dyer and music and chat from the fabulous Usher.

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  13. The Graham Norton Show Season 16 Episode 13 - Meryl Streep, Mark Ruffalo, James McAvoy, Hozier
    7.4/10(36 votes)

    #13 - Meryl Streep, Mark Ruffalo, James McAvoy, Hozier

    S16:E13

    Graham's guests are Meryl Streep, starring in the Sondheim musical film Into the Woods, James McAvoy, treading the boards in The Ruling Class and Hulk star Mark Ruffalo, starring in Foxcatcher. Plus, music from Hozier.

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  14. The Graham Norton Show Season 16 Episode 14 - David Tennant, Olivia Colman, Harvey Weinstein, Jessie J
    8.5/10(59 votes)

    #14 - David Tennant, Olivia Colman, Harvey Weinstein, Jessie J

    S16:E14

    The award-winning host continues his anarchic talk show. Featuring award-winning stage and screen actors David Tennant and Olivia Colman starring in the hotly anticipated second series of Broadchurch, and legendary film producer and Hollywood mogul, Harvey Weinstein. Plus music from Jessie J.

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  15. The Graham Norton Show Season 16 Episode 15 - Sir David Attenborough, Gary Lineker, Jessica Chastain, Harry Hill, McBusted
    7.0/10(36 votes)

    #15 - Sir David Attenborough, Gary Lineker, Jessica Chastain, Harry Hill, McBusted

    S16:E15

    The guests on Graham's sofa are national treasure Sir David Attenborough, top comedian Harry Hill, football legend Gary Lineker and Oscar-winning actress Jessica Chastain. Plus music from supergroup McBusted.

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  16. The Graham Norton Show Season 16 Episode 16 - Dame Judi Dench, Dev Patel, Sharon Horgan, Rob Delaney, Jack O'Connell, First Aid Kit
    6.8/10(30 votes)

    #16 - Dame Judi Dench, Dev Patel, Sharon Horgan, Rob Delaney, Jack O'Connell, First Aid Kit

    S16:E16

    Among the guests on Graham's sofa are Dame Judi Dench and Slumdog Millionaire star Dev Patel talking about their new movie, The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, Sharon Horgan and Rob Delaney from new sitcom Catastrophe and rising star of the Angelina Jolie war drama Unbroken, Jack O'Connell. Plus, there is music from First Aid Kit.

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  17. The Graham Norton Show Season 16 Episode 17 - Julianne Moore, Michael Flatley, Bill Bailey, Cuba Gooding Jr, Gregory Porter and Laura Mvula
    7.3/10(32 votes)

    #17 - Julianne Moore, Michael Flatley, Bill Bailey, Cuba Gooding Jr, Gregory Porter and Laura Mvula

    S16:E17

    Among the guests on Graham's sofa are: actress Julianne Moore, Oscar-nominated for her role in Still Alice as a professor with early onset Alzheimer's; Irish dancing king Michael Flatley, on his farewell tour of Lord of the Dance; top comedian Bill Bailey; and Cuba Gooding Jr, Oscar-winning star of Jerry Maguire, talking about the Martin Luther King movie Selma. Plus Gregory Porter and Laura Mvula performing Water Under Bridges.

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  18. The Graham Norton Show Season 16 Episode 18 - Jamie Dornan, Julie Walters, Stephen Mangan, Charli XCX and Rita Ora
    6.9/10(25 votes)

    #18 - Jamie Dornan, Julie Walters, Stephen Mangan, Charli XCX and Rita Ora

    S16:E18

    The award-winning host continues his anarchic talk show. Expect the unexpected as top celebrity guests join in the fun with Graham and his irrepressible audience. Graham's guest include Jamie Dornan, starring in the much-anticipated movie Fifty Shades of Grey, comedy favourite Julie Walters in new drama Indian Summers, Episodes star Stephen Mangan at the National in Rules for Living and music from Charli XCX and Rita Ora who perform Doing It.

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  19. The Graham Norton Show Season 16 Episode 19 - Sean Penn, Celia Imrie, Ross Noble, Kelly Clarkson
    7.5/10(28 votes)

    #19 - Sean Penn, Celia Imrie, Ross Noble, Kelly Clarkson

    S16:E19

    Guests include double Oscar winner Sean Penn, talking about his brilliant career and action thriller The Gunman; comic actress Celia Imrie, appearing in The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel; and top comedian Ross Noble, about to join musical hit The Producers. Plus music and chat from Kelly Clarkson, who performs Heartbeat Song.

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  20. The Graham Norton Show Season 16 Episode 20 - David Beckham, Will Smith, Margot Robbie, Hugh Jackman, Noel Gallagher
    6.4/10(18 votes)

    #20 - David Beckham, Will Smith, Margot Robbie, Hugh Jackman, Noel Gallagher

    S16:E20

    The award-winning host continues his anarchic talk show. Guests include sporting icon David Beckham, Hollywood star Will Smith, Australian actress Margot Robbie, starring in Focus, and Wolverine star Hugh Jackman, appearing in Chappie. Plus music from Noel Gallagher performing Ballad of the Mighty I.

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  21. The Graham Norton Show Season 16 Episode 21 - Comic Relief Special
    6.9/10(28 votes)

    #21 - Comic Relief Special

    S16:E21

    A special edition of the BAFTA-winning talk show featuring, as always, the biggest celebrities, the brightest conversation and the best jokes on television. The week before Comic Relief night, a host of celebrities join Graham to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the iconic fundraiser - which has now passed the billion pound mark.

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  22. The Graham Norton Show Season 16 Episode 22 - Compilation Show
    6.9/10(42 votes)

    #22 - Compilation Show

    S16:E22

    A compilation of highlights from the recent run of the chat show, which has featured the host in conversation with guests including Meryl Streep, Will Smith, David Beckham, Jennifer Aniston, Benedict Cumberbatch, One Direction and Judi Dench.

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Season 16 Ratings Summary

"Denzel Washington, Peter Capaldi, Gemma Arterton, George Ezra" is the best rated episode of "The Graham Norton Show" season 16. It scored 7.7/10 based on 46 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/26/2014. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Hugh Grant, Emma Thompson, Luke Evans, Lenny Kravitz".