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The Worst Episodes of The Graham Norton Show

Every episode of The Graham Norton Show ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of The Graham Norton Show!

Worst episode
S33E5 Episode 5
6.163 votes
Best episode
S14E18 Episode 18
9.6263 votes
Top season
Season 9
8.1avg
Binge time
18d 15h
554 episodes
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Graham Norton Show Season 33 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    6.1/10(63 votes)

    S33:E5

    Kim Kardashian, Sarah Paulson, Bryan Cranston and Rachel Zegler join Graham on his sofa. And Little Simz performs Lion from her album Lotus.

    Director:Toby Baker
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Graham Norton Show Season 12 Episode 1 - Arnold Schwarzenegger, Miranda Hart, Ronnie Corbett, Usher
    5.9/10(38 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Graham Norton Show Season 26 Episode 9 - Hillary Clinton, Chelsea Clinton, Jamie Oliver, David Mitchell, Kesha
    6.1/10(55 votes)

    S26:E9

    Together on Graham’s sofa tonight: Hillary Clinton and her daughter Chelsea, co-authors of The Book of Gutsy Women; superstar chef and campaigner Jamie Oliver, whose latest cookbook is Veg; and comedian and actor David Mitchell, talking about his collection of satirical columns, Dishonesty is the Second-Best Policy. With music from Kesha, who performs her current single Raising Hell.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Graham Norton Show Season 25 Episode 11 - Madonna, Ian McKellen, Danny Boyle, Lily James, Himesh Patel, Sheryl Crow
    6.3/10(65 votes)

    S25:E11

    Together on Graham’s sofa tonight: music icon Madonna, promoting her new album Madame X; acting legend Sir Ian McKellen, talking about touring and turning 80; director Danny Boyle (Trainspotting, Slumdog Millionnaire) and actors Lily James and Himesh Patel, talking about their new comedy fantasy Yesterday; and singer Sheryl Crow, who performs her new single Still the Good Old Days.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Graham Norton Show Season 8 Episode 10 - Keanu Reeves, Emilia Fox, Marcus Brigstocke, Imelda May
    5.7/10(17 votes)

    S8:E10

    Hollywood superstar Keanu Reeves talks about his new film Henry's Crime; the star of Silent Witness, actress Emilia Fox; comedian and satirist Marcus Brigstocke; and singer Imelda May performs her new single Inside Out.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Graham Norton Show Season 8 Episode 17 - Matthew Fox, John Bishop, Diane Kruger, Jessie J
    5.9/10(20 votes)

    S8:E17

    ‘Lost’ star Matthew Fox and actress Diane Kruger (‘Unknown,’ ‘Inglourious Basterds’) grace the show with their presence.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Graham Norton Show Season 20 Episode 10 - Carrie Fisher, Grayson Perry, Sandi Toksvig, Nadiya Hussain
    6.5/10(51 votes)

    S20:E10

    Graham is joined by Star Wars actor and writer Carrie Fisher, talking about her new book The Princess Diarist; artist Grayson Perry, promoting his book The Descent of Man; new QI presenter and comedian Sandi Toksvig; and Great British Bake-Off favourite Nadiya Hussain.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Graham Norton Show Season 7 Episode 7 - Episode 89
    5.9/10(18 votes)

    S7:E7

    This week, Graham welcomes outrageous American comedian Chris Rock, Hollywood star of Fringe and Dawson's Creek Joshua Jackson, and X-Factor chart-topper Diana Vickers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Graham Norton Show Season 7 Episode 5 - Episode 87
    6.0/10(17 votes)

    S7:E5

    Hollywood actress Brooke Shields talks about her controversial life and career, comedian Miranda Hart is in the comedy seat, and movie star Kevin Bacon chats and performs a musical number with his brother Michael. Plus Graham catches up with Irish twin sensations Jedward.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Graham Norton Show Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    6.3/10(24 votes)

    S1:E4

    Graham talks to ex X Factor judge Louis Walsh and comedian Jenny Eclair. Louis talks to Graham about being fired from X Factor by Simon Cowell and how, he didn't even do it face to face instead he called him and told him about it.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Graham Norton Show Season 32 Episode 21 - Compilation Show
    6.7/10(51 votes)

    S32:E21

    A compilation of highlights from the series, featuring a host of stars, including Demi Moore, Timothée Chalamet, Cher, Denzel Washington, Nicole Kidman and many more.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Graham Norton Show Season 13 Episode 3 - Gwyneth Paltrow, Mo Farah, Lee Mack, Hurts
    6.5/10(26 votes)

    S13:E3

    Amongst the guests on Graham's sofa are Oscar-winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow, Olympic gold medallist Mo Farah and Not Going Out star Lee Mack. Plus, there's music from Hurts.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Graham Norton Show Season 2 Episode 12 - Episode 12
    6.2/10(16 votes)

    S2:E12

    Chat show featuring celebrities, live music and fabulous weirdness from the great British public. Christopher Biggins, Barbara Windsor, Russell Brand and Lorraine Kelly are guests and there is music from The Feeling.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Graham Norton Show Season 19 Episode 14 - Jennifer Saunders, Joanna Lumley, Rebel Wilson, Iggy Pop
    6.7/10(37 votes)

    S19:E14

    Graham is joined by Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley, starring in Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie, and Aussie actress Rebel Wilson, appearing in Guys and Dolls. With music from Iggy Pop, who performs the single Sunday.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Graham Norton Show Season 30 Episode 5 - Bono, Taylor Swift, Eddie Redmayne, Alex Scott and Lady Blackbird
    6.9/10(61 votes)

    S30:E5

    Graham is joined by Bono, Taylor Swift, Eddie Redmayne and Alex Scott. Lady Blackbird performs her single Feel It Comin'.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Graham Norton Show Season 6 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    6.5/10(19 votes)

    S6:E4

    It's an evening of international glamour as supermodel and Cambridge student Lily Cole joins model, actress and Blue Velvet star Isabella Rossellini on Graham's sofa for a chat, while the star of Supersizers and Maestro Sue Perkins takes the comedy chair and attempts the Japanese art of making musical instruments out of vegetables. Meanwhile ladies' favourite Michael Buble chats and performs his single Haven't Met You Yet. Plus, the audience share their bad experiences with food, and more foolhardy members of the public brave the collapsing red chair in another round of That's All We've Got Time For.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Graham Norton Show Season 30 Episode 2 - Hugh Bonneville, Lesley Manville, Lashana Lynch, Big Zuu and Sam Ryder
    6.9/10(57 votes)

    S30:E2

    Among the guests joining Graham on the red sofa: Paddington and Downton Abbey star Hugh Bonneville, talking about his heart-warming memoir Playing Under the Piano; Oscar-nominated star of stage and screen Lesley Manville, appearing in the comedy-drama Mrs Harris Goes to Paris; English actress Lashana Lynch (Captain Marvel, James Bond), starring in the acclaimed warrior-women blockbuster The Woman King; and grime artist turned Bafta-winning TV chef Big Zuu. Also, British Eurovision star Sam Ryder, who chats and performs his new single Somebody.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The Graham Norton Show Season 8 Episode 14 - Dame Helen Mirren, Emily Blunt, Ed Byrne, The Wanted
    6.6/10(22 votes)

    S8:E14

    Graham is joined by Dame Helen Mirren, talking about her new film Brighton Rock; Devil Wears Prada actress Emily Blunt; top comedian Ed Byrne; and The Wanted, who perform in the studio.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Graham Norton Show Season 5 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    6.5/10(18 votes)

    S5:E1

    The fifth season premiere featured guests Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, and Irish stand-up comedian Ed Byrne.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Graham Norton Show Season 10 Episode 4 - Sir Cliff Richard, Lord Alan Sugar, Micky Flanagan, Kelly Rowland
    6.6/10(21 votes)

    S10:E4

    Joining Graham on his sofa are evergreen pop star Sir Cliff Richard; star of The Apprentice, Lord Alan Sugar; top comic Micky Flanagan; and X Factor judge Kelly Rowland, who performs Down for Whatever.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Graham Norton Show Season 16 Episode 22 - Compilation Show
    6.9/10(47 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Graham Norton Show Season 33 Episode 14 - Episode 14
    6.9/10(46 votes)

    S33:E14

    Sir Idris Elba, Martin Freeman, Erin Doherty and Wunmi Mosaku join Graham on his sofa. With music from singer-songwriter Olivia Dean.

    Director:Toby Baker
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. 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(31 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Graham Norton Show Season 21 Episode 2 - Warren Beatty, Miranda Hart, Keeley Hawes, Peter Capaldi, Jennifer Hudson
    6.9/10(42 votes)

    S21:E2

    On Graham's sofa today are Oscar-nominated actor, director and producer Warren Beatty, talking about new film Rules Don't Apply, comedian Miranda Hart, playing Miss Hannigan in Annie, Keeley Hawes in TV series The Durrells, and Peter Capaldi, discussing his decision to leave Doctor Who. With musical guest Jennifer Hudson, who performs her latest single, Remember Me.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Episode 5" is the worst rated episode of The Graham Norton Show. It scored 6.1/10 from 63 votes. Directed by Toby Baker and written by Unknown, it aired on October 24, 2025.

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