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The Best Episodes of The Graham Norton Show Season 22

Every episode of The Graham Norton Show Season 22 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Graham Norton Show Season 22!

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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 22 Episode 15 - Tom Cruise, Rebecca Ferguson, Henry Cavill, Simon Pegg and Paloma Faith
    8.3/10(65 votes)

    S22:E15

    Graham Norton's guests include Tom Cruise, talking about his forthcoming blockbuster Mission: Impossible 6, with his co-stars Henry Cavill, Rebecca Ferguson and Simon Pegg. Plus music and chat from Paloma Faith, who performs 'Til I'm Done.

    Director:Steve Smith
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Graham Norton Show Season 22 Episode 3 - Jane Fonda, Nicole Kidman, Colin Farrell, Bryan Cranston, Matt Lucas, Niall Horan
    8.2/10(90 votes)

    S22:E3

    With legendary actor and activist Jane Fonda; Hollywood stars Nicole Kidman and Colin Farrell, together in The Killing of a Sacred Deer; Breaking Bad star Bryan Cranston, performing at the National Theatre; and comedian Matt Lucas. With music from Niall Horan, who performs his latest single Too Much To Ask.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Graham Norton Show Season 22 Episode 14 - Helen Mirren, Liam Neeson, Jamie Dornan, Sigrid
    8.2/10(30 votes)

    S22:E14

    Graham Norton's guests are Dame Helen Mirren from the supernatural horror film Winchester, the Oscar-nominated actor Liam Neeson, who stars in the action thriller The Commuter, and Jamie Dornan, who stars in Fifty Shades Freed, the final part of the erotic trilogy. Singer-songwriter Sigrid performs her song Strangers.

    Director:Steve Smith
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Graham Norton Show Season 22 Episode 17 - Saoirse Ronan, Eric McCormack, Debra Messing, Rob Beckett, Keala Settle
    8.2/10(82 votes)

    S22:E17

    Graham's guests include Saoirse Ronan, Oscar-nominated for her role in Lady Bird, Eric McCormack and Debra Messing, who are reunited in the new series of Will and Grace, and comedian and All Together Now host Rob Beckett. Plus music from Keala Settle, who performs the Oscar-nominated This is Me from The Greatest Showman.

    Director:Steve Smith
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Graham Norton Show Season 22 Episode 1 - Harrison Ford, Ryan Gosling, Margot Robbie, Reese Witherspoon, Bananarama
    8.1/10(98 votes)

    S22:E1

    Graham is joined by Harrison Ford and Ryan Gosling, who star in Blade Runner 2049, Margot Robbie, starring in Goodbye Christopher Robin, and Reese Witherspoon, who stars in the romantic comedy Home Again. Plus music from Bananarama, who perform Cruel Summer.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Graham Norton Show Season 22 Episode 11 - Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Gwendoline Christie, Mark Hamill, Sam Smith
    8.1/10(77 votes)

    S22:E11

    Joining Graham Norton are the stars of Star Wars: The Last Jedi - Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Gwendoline Christie and Luke Skywalker himself, Mark Hamill. And Sam Smith performs.

    Director:Steve Smith
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Graham Norton Show Season 22 Episode 13 - Anthony Joshua, Tom Hanks, Maisie Williams, First Aid Kit
    8.1/10(66 votes)

    S22:E13

    Graham Norton's guests are the double-Oscar-winner Tom Hanks, who stars in Steven Spielberg's new political drama The Post, world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and Game of Thrones star Maisie Williams, who talks about her role in the upcoming Aardman animation Early Man. With music from First Aid Kit, performing It's a Shame.

    Director:Steve Smith
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Graham Norton Show Season 22 Episode 10 - Jessica Chastain, Dawn French, Rebel Wilson, Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, Noel Gallagher
    8.0/10(68 votes)

    S22:E10

    Together on Graham Norton's sofa are Jessica Chastain, Oscar-nominated star of The Help and Zero Dark Thirty, comedian and writer Dawn French, Pitch Perfect actress Rebel Wilson, and Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart and Jack Black, stars of Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle. Plus music from Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, who perform Holy Mountain.

    Director:Steve Smith
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Graham Norton Show Season 22 Episode 6 - Kenneth Branagh, Michelle Preiffer, Judi Dench and Josh Gad
    7.9/10(77 votes)

    S22:E6

    Graham Norton is joined by Judi Dench, Kenneth Branagh, Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer and Josh Gad who all star in the new movie version of Murder on the Orient Express. Plus music from St. Vincent, who performs the single Los Ageless.

    Director:Steve Smith
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Graham Norton Show Season 22 Episode 2 - Kate Winslet, Idris Elba, Chris Rock, Liam Gallagher
    7.8/10(68 votes)

    S22:E2

    Graham is joined by Kate Winslet and Idris Elba, who star in the romance disaster movie The Mountain Between Us, and Chris Rock. Plus music and chat from Liam Gallagher, who performs his latest single For What It's Worth.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Graham Norton Show Season 22 Episode 7 - Hugh Grant, Jason Momoa, Sarah Millican, Kelly Clarkson
    7.8/10(69 votes)

    S22:E7

    Graham Norton is joined by actor Hugh Grant, appearing in Paddington 2, Jason Momoa, starring as Aquaman in Justice League, comedian and writer Sarah Millican and triple Grammy Award-winner Kelly Clarkson, who performs Love So Soft from her album Meaning of Life.

    Director:Steve Smith
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Graham Norton Show Season 22 Episode 19 - Compilation Show
    7.8/10(50 votes)

    S22:E19

    A compilation of highlights from the current series, featuring a host of star guests: Will Smith, Judi Dench, Ryan Gosling, Helen Mirren, Tom Cruise, Kate Winslet, Hillary Clinton, Harrison Ford, Jane Fonda, Idris Elba, Margot Robbie, Hugh Jackman, Elton John, Emma Thompson and Tom Hanks.

    Director:Steve Smith
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Graham Norton Show Season 22 Episode 8 - Mel Gibson, Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, John Lithgow, Kesha
    7.7/10(66 votes)

    S22:E8

    Graham Norton is joined by actors Mel Gibson, Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg and John Lithgow, with music from Kesha, who performs Learn to Let Go.

    Director:Steve Smith
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Graham Norton Show Season 22 Episode 9 - Sir Elton John, Stephen Fry, Carey Mulligan, Robbie Williams, Pink
    7.7/10(69 votes)

    S22:E9

    Together on Graham Norton's sofa are rock star Sir Elton John, actor and writer Stephen Fry, Oscar-nominated actress Carey Mulligan, pop star Robbie Williams and singer-songwriter Pink, who performs What About Us.

    Director:Steve Smith
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Graham Norton Show Season 22 Episode 16 - Will.i.am, Imelda Staunton, Cuba Gooding Jr, George Ezra
    7.7/10(63 votes)

    S22:E16

    Graham's guests include musician, entrepreneur and The Voice judge will.i.am and stage and screen actor Imelda Staunton, who stars in the new romantic comedy Finding Your Feet. Plus Oscar winner Cuba Gooding Jr, taking the role of Billy Flynn in Chicago, and musical guest George Ezra performs Paradise.

    Director:Steve Smith
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Graham Norton Show Season 22 Episode 18 - Margot Robbie, Allison Janney, Daniel Kaluuya, Alicia Vikander, Camila Cabello
    7.5/10(45 votes)

    S22:E18

    Graham's guests include Margot Robbie and Allison Janney, both Oscar-nominated for their roles in the drama based on a true story, I, Tonya and Daniel Kaluuya, Oscar-nominated for Get Out and currently appearing in Marvel's Black Panther. Also joining Graham is Oscar-winner Alicia Vikander, who stars as Lara Croft in the new Tomb Raider movie. Plus music from singer-songwriter Camila Cabello, who performs Havana.

    Director:Steve Smith
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Graham Norton Show Season 22 Episode 4 - Hillary Clinton, Jeff Goldblum, Gerard Butler, Jack Whitehall
    7.2/10(62 votes)

    S22:E4

    Former US Secretary of State and Democrat presidential candidate Hillary Clinton joins Graham on the sofa this week. Following in the footsteps of Harriet Harman, who visited the studio back in February to promote her book on women in politics, Hillary discusses What Happened, her account of the 2016 presidential race. Also appearing this evening are Jeff Goldblum, who will be speaking about his appearance as the eccentric Grandmaster in Marvel's Thor: Ragnarok, Geostorm star Gerard Butler, and comedian Jack Whitehall.

    Director:Steve Smith
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Graham Norton Show Season 22 Episode 12 - Will Smith, Jenna Coleman, Jamie Oliver, Tom Chaplin
    7.1/10(56 votes)

    S22:E12

    Joining Graham Norton are Will Smith, starring in new sci-fi police drama Bright, Jenna Coleman, starring in the Victoria Christmas special, and celebrity chef and restaurateur Jamie Oliver, talking about his hit new book 5 Ingredients. With music from Keane frontman Tom Chaplin, who performs Midnight Mass from his album Twelve Tales of Christmas.

    Director:Steve Smith
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The Graham Norton Show Season 22 Episode 5 - Emma Thompson, Adam Sandler, Claire Foy, Cara Delevingne
    7.0/10(68 votes)

    S22:E5

    Graham Norton is joined by Emma Thompson and Adam Sandler, who star in The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected), Claire Foy and Cara Delevingne. Plus music from Morrissey, who sings Spent the Day in Bed.

    Director:Steve Smith
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Season 22 Ratings Summary

"Tom Cruise, Rebecca Ferguson, Henry Cavill, Simon Pegg and Paloma Faith" is the best rated episode of "The Graham Norton Show" season 22. It scored 8.3/10 based on 65 votes. Directed by Steve Smith and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/25/2018. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Jane Fonda, Nicole Kidman, Colin Farrell, Bryan Cranston, Matt Lucas, Niall Horan".