The Russell Howard Hour

The Best Episodes of The Russell Howard Hour

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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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  1. 8.5/10(8 votes)

    #1 - Episode 13

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    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.

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  2. 8.4/10(6 votes)

    #2 - Episode 14

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    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.

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  3. 8.3/10(8 votes)

    #3 - Episode 12

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

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  4. 8.1/10(10 votes)

    #4 - Episode 3

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

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  5. 8.1/10(10 votes)

    #5 - Episode 4

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

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  6. 8.1/10(10 votes)

    #6 - Episode 8

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    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.

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  8. 8.1/10(8 votes)

    #7 - Episode 10

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    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.

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  9. 8.0/10(9 votes)

    #8 - Episode 2

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    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.

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  10. 8.0/10(11 votes)

    #9 - The Russell Howard Christmas Hour

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    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.

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  11. 8.0/10(8 votes)

    #10 - Episode 11

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

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  12. 7.9/10(9 votes)

    #11 - Episode 6

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

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  13. 7.9/10(9 votes)

    #12 - Episode 9

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

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  14. 7.6/10(10 votes)

    #13 - Episode 5

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    Join Russell as he mocks the madness of the news, talks to Michelle Wolf about being trolled on Twitter by Trump, and takes an ice bath with Paul Chowdhry.

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  15. 7.3/10(15 votes)

    #14 - Episode 1

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    Russell returns to mock the madness of the news. He talks Isis with New York Times journalist Rukmini Callimachi and gets päntsdrunk with Greg Davies.

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    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.

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    #16 - Episode 2

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    Uber, Trump and Kim Jong-un get the Russell Howard treatment as he mocks the madness of the news. He also chats to comedy writer Adam Kay.

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    #17 - Episode 3

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    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.

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    #18 - Episode 4

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    Join Russell for his take on current affairs as he mocks the madness of the news and talks with Richard Branson. Stand-up from Phil Ellis.

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    #19 - Episode 5

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    Join Russell for his take on current affairs as he mocks the madness of the news and talks with newsreader and presenter Fiona Bruce. Anna Mann performs.

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    #20 - Episode 6

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    Russell talks with singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran. Rob Auton performs.

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    #21 - Episode 7

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    Join Russell as he mocks the madness of the news and talks Ku Klux Klan with blues musician Daryl Davis. Musical comedy from Harry & Chris.

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    #22 - Episode 8

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    Join Russell as he mocks the madness of the news and talks to activist and writer Harry Leslie Smith. Stand-up from Paul Chowdhry.

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    #23 - Episode 9

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    Russell mocks the madness of the news and talks to Canadian author, social activist and filmmaker Naomi Klein. Stand-up from Mo Gilligan.

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    #24 - Episode 10

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    Join Russell as he mocks the madness of the news and talks charity with Manchester United star Juan Mata. Stand-up from Julian Deane.

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    #25 - Episode 11

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    Russell is joined by the award-winning comedian Roisin Conaty. Stand-up from Fern Brady.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 13" is the best rated episode of "The Russell Howard Hour". It scored 8.5/10 based on 8 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 2/21/2019. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 14".