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The Best Episodes of The Russell Howard Hour

Every episode of The Russell Howard Hour ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Russell Howard Hour!

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Russell Howard offers his unique take on the week's news and current affairs, picking through the biggest UK and international stories, and offering a wise and worldly view on the globe's news. Along the way,

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Russell Howard Hour Season 3 Episode 7 - The Russell Howard Christmas Hour
    8.0/10(11 votes)

    S3:E7

    Russell Howard rounds up the decade, chats with Emmy-nominated Succession star Brian Cox, and goes trampolining with Emily Atack.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. The Russell Howard Hour Season 3 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    8.0/10(11 votes)

    S3:E8

    Join Russell as he tackles Megxit, chats to Jamali Maddix about facing racism in documentary Hate Thy Neighbour, and visits a stunt school with Paul Chowdhry.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Russell Howard Hour Season 3 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    7.7/10(8 votes)

    S3:E10

    Russell dissects the week's news, chats to director Armando Lannucci about his adaptation of David Copperfield and talks testicles with comic Michael Patrick.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. The Russell Howard Hour Season 5 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.7/10(11 votes)

    S5:E1

    Russell Howard is joined by Iain Stirling, Katie Piper and Aaron Simmonds to put the world to rights in the fifth series of his hit comedy news show.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Russell Howard Hour Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.6/10(11 votes)

    S1:E3

    Join Russell for his take on current affairs as he mocks the madness of the news and talks with actor and comedian Greg Davies. Stand-up from Desiree Burch.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Russell Howard Hour Season 2 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    7.6/10(10 votes)

    S2:E8

    On this week's show, Russell welcomes Rob Delaney for an emotional, in-depth chat; investigates bungee dance with Jessica Knappett; and looks at the latest political developments in the UK, US and Europe.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Russell Howard Hour Season 3 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    7.5/10(9 votes)

    S3:E9

    Russell examines the week's news, chats to journalist Iman Amrani about exploring 'modern masculinity' and hears from comic Seann Walsh about life post-Strictly.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. The Russell Howard Hour Season 2 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.4/10(11 votes)

    S2:E3

    Russell Howard welcomes Louis Theroux as he offers his unique take on another mad week in the news.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. The Russell Howard Hour Season 2 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.4/10(11 votes)

    S2:E4

    Russell Howard is joined by Derren Brown to talk about his new Netflix show Sacrifice, and discovers cryotherapy with Paul Chowdhry.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. The Russell Howard Hour Season 2 Episode 7 - The Russell Howard Christmas Hour
    7.4/10(12 votes)

    S2:E7

    What a year. From Royal weddings to Brexit, 2018 has been hectic. Join Russell and a very special guest as they look back on the biggest news and maddest headlines of 2018.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. The Russell Howard Hour Season 2 Episode 13 - Episode 13
    7.4/10(9 votes)

    S2:E13

    Join Russell as he explores the absurdity of current events, chats to British film legend Richard Curtis, and visits the museum of happiness with Lou Sanders.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. The Russell Howard Hour Season 3 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.4/10(10 votes)

    S3:E1

    Join Russell as he mocks the madness of the news, chats with former soldier-turned-TV star Ant Middleton, and goes beekeeping with Aisling Bea.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Russell Howard Hour Season 1 Episode 14 - The Russell Howard Christmas Hour
    7.3/10(9 votes)

    S1:E14

    This week, Russell is joined by comedian John Oliver, in his first British TV appearance since 2006.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. The Russell Howard Hour Season 2 Episode 12 - Episode 12
    7.3/10(9 votes)

    S2:E12

    Russell chats with documentary maker Stacey Dooley, and gets into the ring with comedian Joe Lycett.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. The Russell Howard Hour Season 3 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.3/10(12 votes)

    S3:E4

    Join Russell as he pulls apart the political chaos, chats with cult film director Kevin Smith, and goes down the pub with Hollywood royalty Elizabeth Banks.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. The Russell Howard Hour Season 3 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.3/10(8 votes)

    S3:E5

    Russell chats with award-winning journalist Carole Cadwalladr, and goes hot tugging with Queer Eye's Tan France.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. The Russell Howard Hour Season 3 Episode 6 - The Russell Howard Election Hour
    7.3/10(9 votes)

    S3:E6

    Join Russell Howard for a 2019 General Election Special. He also chats to David Baddiel about internet trolling, and has the perfect night in with Jack Black.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Russell Howard Hour Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.2/10(11 votes)

    S1:E1

    Russell comments on a week in which there was a largely botched terrorist attack on the Tube; talks to the children of the world about Vladimir Putin; and interviews Labour MP Diane Abbott. Stand-up from Kiri Pritchard-McLean.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. The Russell Howard Hour Season 2 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.2/10(10 votes)

    S2:E2

    Join Russell for his take on current affairs as he mocks the madness of the news, talks with Alesha Dixon and tries Chinese therapy with Jimmy Carr.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. The Russell Howard Hour Season 2 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    7.2/10(9 votes)

    S2:E10

    Join Russell as he takes a swing at current affairs, talks to inspiring knife crime campaigner Mark Prince, and learns to paint with Jo Brand.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. The Russell Howard Hour Season 2 Episode 14 - Episode 14
    7.2/10(7 votes)

    S2:E14

    Join Russell as he finds the funny in the news, chats with comedy giant Stephen Merchant and has a kickabout with Iain Stirling and David Seaman.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Russell Howard Hour Season 3 Episode 11 - Episode 11
    7.2/10(10 votes)

    S3:E11

    Join Russell as he unpicks the week's news, interviews comedian Guz Khan about the new series of sitcom Man Like Mobeen, and chats to Hollywood star Jim Carrey.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. The Russell Howard Hour Season 2 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.1/10(10 votes)

    S2:E6

    This week, Russell engages in a spiritual healing session with Roisin Conaty and interviews Magid Magid.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The Russell Howard Hour Season 2 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    7.1/10(10 votes)

    S2:E9

    Russell Howard interviews Will Poulter, addresses free speech, and takes Jon Richardson to cuddle therapy.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. The Russell Howard Hour Season 2 Episode 11 - Episode 11
    7.1/10(9 votes)

    S2:E11

    Russell Howard talks to author Jon Ronson about the world of pornography and discovers goat yoga with Mo Gilligan.

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Russell Howard Christmas Hour" is the best rated episode of "The Russell Howard Hour". It scored 8/10 based on 11 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/19/2019. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 8".