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The Best Episodes of The Graham Norton Show Season 23

Every episode of The Graham Norton Show Season 23 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Graham Norton Show Season 23!

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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 23 Episode 6 - Ryan Reynolds, Josh Brolin, David Beckham, Vanessa Kirby, Joan Armatrading
    8.6/10(72 votes)

    S23:E6

    Among the guests on Graham's sofa are Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Josh Brolin, starring together in irreverent superhero sequel Deadpool 2, sporting icon and Unicef ambassador David Beckham, Bafta-nominated actor Vanessa Kirby, appearing in Julie at the National Theatre, and music legend Joan Armatrading, chatting and performing I Like It When We're Together from her new album.

    Director:Steve Smith
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Graham Norton Show Season 23 Episode 8 - Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Jeff Goldblum, Jake Shears
    8.3/10(65 votes)

    S23:E8

    The guests on Graham's sofa are Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard and Jeff Goldblum, who star together in new sequel Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. Plus music from Jake Shears, who performs Creep City.

    Director:Steve Smith
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Graham Norton Show Season 23 Episode 4 - Orlando Bloom, Stephen Merchant, Tamsin Greig, SuRie
    8.2/10(51 votes)

    S23:E4

    Among the guests on Graham's sofa are Pirates and Lord of the Rings star Orlando Bloom, who is on the West End stage in Killer Joe, comedian Stephen Merchant who is voicing new animation Sherlock Gnomes and Episodes star Tamsin Greig. Plus music from SuRie, performing the UK's Eurovision entry Storm.

    Director:Steve Smith
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Graham Norton Show Season 23 Episode 10 - Usain Bolt, Channing Tatum, Jennifer Saunders, Beattie Edmondson, Rob Brydon, Florence and the Machine
    8.2/10(51 votes)

    S23:E10

    The guests on Graham's sofa are Olympic and world champion sprinter Usain Bolt, taking part in Soccer Aid 2018, Channing Tatum, talking about his new stage show Magic Mike Live, comedian Jennifer Saunders and her actress daughter Beattie Edmondson, starring together in Disney film Patrick, and Rob Brydon, who is starring in new British comedy Swimming with Men. Plus music from Florence and the Machine, who perform Hunger.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. The Graham Norton Show Season 23 Episode 1 - Emily Blunt, John Krasinski, Tom Holland, Kylie Minogue
    8.1/10(84 votes)

    S23:E1

    Graham is joined by The Devil Wears Prada and Girl on a Train star Emily Blunt and American Office star John Krasinski, who appear together in new horror movie A Quiet Place, and Tom Holland, who is reprising the role of Spider-Man in new Marvel film Avengers: Infinity War. Pop star and actress Kylie Minogue performs her new single Stop Me from Falling, from the album Golden.

    Director:Steve Smith
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Graham Norton Show Season 23 Episode 3 - Benedict Cumberbatch, Matt LeBlanc, Maxine Peake, Mary Berry, Claudia Winkleman
    8.0/10(56 votes)

    S23:E3

    Graham is joined by Oscar nominee Benedict Cumberbatch, playing Dr Strange in Avengers: Infinity War, Matt LeBlanc, playing himself in the final series of Episodes, actress Maxine Peake, playing a 70s club comedian in Funny Cow and Mary Berry and Claudia Winkleman talking about new BBC1 show Britain's Best Cook. Plus music from Calvin Harris featuring Dua Lipa, performing new single One Kiss.

    Director:Steve Smith
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Graham Norton Show Season 23 Episode 7 - Emilia Clarke, Gloria Estefan, David Tennant, Leon Bridges
    8.0/10(65 votes)

    S23:E7

    The guests on Graham's sofa are Emilia Clarke, starring in Solo: A Star Wars Story, Gloria Estefan, who discusses a new show about her life and music called On Your Feet, former Doctor Who and star of Broadchurch David Tennant, and the irrepressible Miriam Margolyes, chatting about her role in Call the Midwife. Plus music from Leon Bridges, who performs his new single Beyond.

    Director:Steve Smith
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Graham Norton Show Season 23 Episode 11 - Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Helena Bonham Carter, Years and Years
    8.0/10(61 votes)

    S23:E11

    The guests on Graham's sofa are Hollywood star Sandra Bullock, double-Oscar-winner Cate Blanchett, superstar singer-songwriter Rihanna, brilliant British actress Helena Bonham Carter, and Emmy and Golden Globe winner Sarah Paulson, all starring in the comedy heist movie Ocean's 8. Plus music from Years & Years, who perform If You're Over Me.

    Director:Steve Smith
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Graham Norton Show Season 23 Episode 9 - Ethan Hawke, Toni Collette, Aidan Turner, Jo Brand, Liam Payne
    7.9/10(48 votes)

    S23:E9

    The guests on Graham's sofa are Ethan Hawke, who stars in First Reformed, Toni Collette, starring in Hereditary, and Aidan Turner, who is in the West End with The Lieutenant of Inishmore. Jo Brand talks about her new film The More You Ignore Me. Plus music from Liam Payne, who performs Familiar.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Graham Norton Show Season 23 Episode 12 - Cher, Christine Baranski, Rupert Everett, Natalie Dormer, Tom Odell
    7.9/10(51 votes)

    S23:E12

    The guests on Graham's sofa are Cher and Christine Baranski, who star in Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again; Rupert Everett, who talks about directing, writing and starring in his new film about Oscar Wilde, The Happy Prince; and Natalie Dormer, who discusses Picnic at Hanging Rock. With music from Tom Odell, performing his new single If You Wanna Love Somebody.

    Director:Steve Smith
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Graham Norton Show Season 23 Episode 2 - Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Naomie Harris, Martin Freeman, Roger Daltrey
    7.4/10(59 votes)

    S23:E2

    Graham is joined by Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson and Oscar-nominated star of Moonlight and James Bond Naomie Harris, starring together in monster movie Rampage, and Sherlock and The Hobbit star Martin Freeman, appearing in horror anthology Ghost Stories. Roger Daltrey performs his new single As Long as I Have You.

    Director:Steve Smith
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Graham Norton Show Season 23 Episode 5 - Stephen Mangan, Emilia Fox, Johnny Vegas, Jess Glynne
    7.0/10(44 votes)

    S23:E5

    The guests on Graham's sofa are Stephen Mangan, who talks about his new TV show Hang Ups, and Emilia Fox and Johnny Vegas, who talk about sitcom Home from Home. Plus music from Jess Glynne who performs her new single I'll Be There.

    Director:Steve Smith
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Graham Norton Show Season 23 Episode 13 - Compilation Show
    6.9/10(19 votes)

    S23:E13

    A compilation of highlights from the current series featuring Chris Pratt, Emily Blunt, Ryan Reynolds, Sandra Bullock, David Beckham, Bryce Dallas Howard, Usain Bolt, Emilia Clarke, Channing Tatum, Kylie Minogue, Dwayne Johnson, Gloria Estefan, Jeff Goldblum, Vanessa Kirby, Mary Berry and Benedict Cumberbatch.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 23 Ratings Summary

"Ryan Reynolds, Josh Brolin, David Beckham, Vanessa Kirby, Joan Armatrading" is the best rated episode of "The Graham Norton Show" season 23. It scored 8.6/10 based on 72 votes. Directed by Steve Smith and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/11/2018. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Jeff Goldblum, Jake Shears".