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The Best Episodes of The Graham Norton Show Season 18

Every episode of The Graham Norton Show Season 18 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Graham Norton Show Season 18!

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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 18 Episode 1 - Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Marion Cotillard, Bill Bailey, The Weeknd
    7.7/10(42 votes)

    #1 - Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Marion Cotillard, Bill Bailey, The Weeknd

    S18:E1

    Together on Graham's first sofa of the new series: Hollywood star Matt Damon, and Oscar-nominated actress Jessica Chastain (The Help, Zero Dark Thirty), starring in new blockbuster The Martian; Oscar-winning French star Marion Cotillard, talking about her latest movie role as Lady Macbeth; top comic, musician and actor Bill Bailey; and music from The Weeknd, performing the summer hit Can't Feel My Face.

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  2. The Graham Norton Show Season 18 Episode 2 - Robert De Niro, Anne Hathaway, Sir Kenneth Branagh, Tom Hiddleston, Shires
    8.0/10(52 votes)

    #2 - Robert De Niro, Anne Hathaway, Sir Kenneth Branagh, Tom Hiddleston, Shires

    S18:E2

    Together on Graham's sofa are Hollywood legend Robert De Niro and Oscar-winner Anne Hathaway, co-stars in new movie The Intern, director and actor Sir Kenneth Branagh, in the new season at the Garrick Theatre, and British star Tom Hiddleston, starring in supernatural horror Crimson Peak. Plus music from hit country group the Shires.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. The Graham Norton Show Season 18 Episode 3 - Meryl Streep, Nicole Kidman, Carey Mulligan
    8.4/10(57 votes)

    #3 - Meryl Streep, Nicole Kidman, Carey Mulligan

    S18:E3

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    Director:Unknown
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  4. The Graham Norton Show Season 18 Episode 4 - Colin Farrell, Rachel Weisz, Dawn French, Chris O'Dowd, Rod Stewart
    7.7/10(41 votes)

    #4 - Colin Farrell, Rachel Weisz, Dawn French, Chris O'Dowd, Rod Stewart

    S18:E4

    On Graham's sofa are Colin Farrell, Rachel Weisz, Dawn French and Chris O'Dowd. Rod Stewart performs from his new album Another Country.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. The Graham Norton Show Season 18 Episode 5 - Daniel Craig, Naomie Harris, Christoph Waltz, Sam Smith
    7.9/10(46 votes)

    #5 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. The Graham Norton Show Season 18 Episode 6 - Dame Maggie Smith, Alex Jennings, Bradley Cooper, Sienna Miller, Justin Bieber
    7.1/10(38 votes)

    #6 - Dame Maggie Smith, Alex Jennings, Bradley Cooper, Sienna Miller, Justin Bieber

    S18:E6

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    Director:Unknown
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  7. The Graham Norton Show Season 18 Episode 7 - Michael Fassbender, Kate Winslet, Julie Walters, 50 Cent, Ellie Goulding
    7.4/10(46 votes)

    #7 - Michael Fassbender, Kate Winslet, Julie Walters, 50 Cent, Ellie Goulding

    S18:E7

    On Graham's sofa are actors Michael Fassbender, Kate Winslet and Julie Walters and rapper 50 Cent. Music comes from Ellie Goulding.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. The Graham Norton Show Season 18 Episode 8 - Tom Hanks, Peter Capaldi, David Walliams, Duran Duran
    8.2/10(49 votes)

    #8 - Tom Hanks, Peter Capaldi, David Walliams, Duran Duran

    S18:E8

    Joining Graham on the sofa are double Oscar winner Tom Hanks, starring in new Spielberg Cold War thriller Bridge of Spies, Doctor Who actor Peter Capaldi, and comedian and writer David Walliams, with music from comeback kings Duran Duran.

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  9. The Graham Norton Show Season 18 Episode 9 - Johnny Depp, Benedict Cumberbatch, Daniel Radcliffe, James McAvoy, The Corrs
    8.6/10(66 votes)

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

    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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  10. The Graham Norton Show Season 18 Episode 10 - Chris Hemsworth, Ron Howard, Lily Tomlin, Kevin Bridges, Blake, Dame Shirley Bassey
    7.1/10(38 votes)

    #10 - Chris Hemsworth, Ron Howard, Lily Tomlin, Kevin Bridges, Blake, Dame Shirley Bassey

    S18:E10

    On Graham's sofa are Chris Hemsworth, Ron Howard, Lily Tomlin and Kevin Bridges. Plus music from Blake and Dame Shirley Bassey, who perform their Christmas single.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. The Graham Norton Show Season 18 Episode 11 - Tina Fey, Kurt Russell, Josh Widdicombe, Sia
    7.3/10(29 votes)

    #11 - Tina Fey, Kurt Russell, Josh Widdicombe, Sia

    S18:E11

    Joining Graham on the sofa are queen of 30 Rock, comedian and writer Tina Fey, who is starring with Amy Poehler in new film Sisters, The Hateful Eight star Kurt Russell and Josh Widdicombe. Plus chat and music from Australian singer-songwriter Sia.

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  12. The Graham Norton Show Season 18 Episode 12 - David Beckham, Carrie Fisher, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Kylie Minogue
    7.8/10(56 votes)

    #12 - David Beckham, Carrie Fisher, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Kylie Minogue

    S18:E12

    On Graham's festive sofa are: football legend David Beckham; from Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Princess Leia herself Carrie Fisher and new stars Daisy Ridley and John Boyega; and pop superstar Kylie Minogue, who chats and sings.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. The Graham Norton Show Season 18 Episode 13 - Ralph Fiennes, Tracey Ullman, James Nesbitt, James Bay
    7.5/10(49 votes)

    #13 - Ralph Fiennes, Tracey Ullman, James Nesbitt, James Bay

    S18:E13

    Graham is joined by Ralph Fiennes, comedian and actress Tracey Ullman and James Nesbitt. Plus, there is music from singer-songwriter James Bay.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. The Graham Norton Show Season 18 Episode 14 - Matthew Perry, Gemma Arterton, Miriam Margolyes, Jack Savoretti
    7.2/10(30 votes)

    #14 - Matthew Perry, Gemma Arterton, Miriam Margolyes, Jack Savoretti

    S18:E14

    Among the guests on Graham's sofa are Matthew Perry, Gemma Arterton and Miriam Margolyes. Plus music from Jack Savoretti, who performs Catapult.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. The Graham Norton Show Season 18 Episode 15 - Ice Cube, Kevin Hart, Hugh Laurie, Olivia Colman, Sir David Attenborough, Elle King
    8.1/10(52 votes)

    #15 - Ice Cube, Kevin Hart, Hugh Laurie, Olivia Colman, Sir David Attenborough, Elle King

    S18:E15

    Ice Cube, Kevin Hart, Hugh Laurie, Olivia Colman and Sir David Attenborough are on the sofa, and there is music from Elle King.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. The Graham Norton Show Season 18 Episode 16 - Will Smith, Ryan Reynolds, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Toby Jones, Laura Mvula
    7.5/10(46 votes)

    #16 - Will Smith, Ryan Reynolds, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Toby Jones, Laura Mvula

    S18:E16

    Graham is joined by Will Smith, who stars in football drama Concussion, Ryan Reynolds, who is reprising his role in the new X-Men film Deadpool, and Catherine Zeta-Jones and Toby Jones, who co-star in the new Dad's Army film. Plus, music from Laura Mvula, who performs Overcome.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. The Graham Norton Show Season 18 Episode 17 - Sir Elton John, Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Penelope Cruz, Jack Black
    8.4/10(53 votes)

    #17 - Sir Elton John, Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Penelope Cruz, Jack Black

    S18:E17

    Graham chats to Sir Elton John, who performs Blue Wonderful from his new album Wonderful Crazy Night; Hollywood stars Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson and Penelope Cruz, together in the hotly awaited Zoolander 2; and actor and comedian Jack Black, promoting fantasy adventure Goosebumps.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. The Graham Norton Show Season 18 Episode 18 - Julianne Moore, Rebel Wilson, Ant and Dec, Little Mix
    7.3/10(34 votes)

    #18 - Julianne Moore, Rebel Wilson, Ant and Dec, Little Mix

    S18:E18

    Graham chats to Oscar winner Julianne Moore, starring in film drama Freeheld, Australian comedian and actress Rebel Wilson, appearing in How to Be Single, and entertainment superstars Ant and Dec. With music from Little Mix, who perform Secret Love Song.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. The Graham Norton Show Season 18 Episode 19 - Compilation Show
    7.5/10(33 votes)

    #19 - Compilation Show

    S18:E19

    Graham presents a selection of highlights from this series, featuring Matt Damon, Robert De Niro, Meryl Streep, Dame Maggie Smith and Will Ferrell.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 18 Ratings Summary

"Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Marion Cotillard, Bill Bailey, The Weeknd" is the best rated episode of "The Graham Norton Show" season 18. It scored 7.7/10 based on 42 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/25/2015. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Robert De Niro, Anne Hathaway, Sir Kenneth Branagh, Tom Hiddleston, Shires".