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The Best Episodes of The Russell Howard Hour Season 1

Every episode of The Russell Howard Hour Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Russell Howard Hour Season 1!

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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
    The Russell Howard Hour Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.4/10(12 votes)

    #1 - Episode 1

    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
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Russell Howard Hour Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    6.8/10(11 votes)

    #2 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Russell Howard Hour Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.6/10(12 votes)

    #3 - Episode 3

    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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  4. The Russell Howard Hour Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    6.7/10(10 votes)

    #4 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Russell Howard Hour Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    6.4/10(10 votes)

    #5 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Russell Howard Hour Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    6.5/10(9 votes)

    #6 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Russell Howard Hour Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    6.8/10(9 votes)

    #7 - Episode 7

    S1:E7

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Russell Howard Hour Season 1 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    6.5/10(9 votes)

    #8 - Episode 8

    S1:E8

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Russell Howard Hour Season 1 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    6.6/10(8 votes)

    #9 - Episode 9

    S1:E9

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Russell Howard Hour Season 1 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    6.6/10(8 votes)

    #10 - Episode 10

    S1:E10

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Russell Howard Hour Season 1 Episode 11 - Episode 11
    6.3/10(7 votes)

    #11 - Episode 11

    S1:E11

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Russell Howard Hour Season 1 Episode 12 - Episode 12
    6.3/10(9 votes)

    #12 - Episode 12

    S1:E12

    Russell talks to award-winning comedian Sarah Millican, and there's stand-up from Mae Martin.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Russell Howard Hour Season 1 Episode 13 - Episode 13
    6.5/10(7 votes)

    #13 - Episode 13

    S1:E13

    Russell talks to chef Jamie Oliver. Stand-up from Ed Gamble.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #14 - The Russell Howard Christmas Hour

    S1:E14

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "The Russell Howard Hour" season 1. It scored 7.4/10 based on 12 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/21/2017. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".