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Every episode of The Weakest Link ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Weakest Link!

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Romesh Ranganathan takes charge of the back-stabbing big money game show. Can the contestants create a chain of answers and avoid the boot?

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Weakest Link Season 4 Episode 9 - Doctors and Nurses Special
    8.6/10(6 votes)

    #1 - Doctors and Nurses Special

    S4:E9

    The celebrity contestants in this TV medics special are Dr Ranj Singh, Kirsty Mitchell, Dr Xand van Tulleken, Dr Amir Khan, Renee Bailey, Rosie Marcel, Wendi Peters and Dr Linda Papadopoulos.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Weakest Link Season 3 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.2/10(7 votes)

    #2 - Episode 6

    S3:E6

    Joe Pasquale, Krishnan Guru-Murthy, Charlotte Crosby, Tracy-Ann Oberman, Sandro Farmhouse, Helen McGinn, Russell Watson and Beth Tweddle complete to be the strongest link.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Weakest Link Season 3 Episode 10 - News and Current Affairs Special
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    #3 - News and Current Affairs Special

    S3:E10

    Romesh Ranganathan hosts a news and current affairs special where all eight celebrities are either news presenters or current affairs journalists.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Weakest Link Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.1/10(13 votes)

    #4 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    Host Romesh Ranganathan is joined by journalists Sarah Smith, Kay Burley, Keme Nzerem, Vanessa Feltz, Jennie Bond, Michelle Ackerley, Matt Allwright and Lucrezia Millarini.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Weakest Link Season 3 Episode 7 - Radio Special
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    #5 - Radio Special

    S3:E7

    Radio personalities Fi Glover, Rick Edwards, Dave Berry, Owain Wyn Evans, Nikita Kanda, Snoochie Shy, Vicky Hawkesworth and Vassos Alexander complete to win money for their chosen charity.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Weakest Link Season 4 Episode 2 - Duos Special
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    #6 - Duos Special

    S4:E2

    Tyler West, Molly Rainford, Mollie Pearce, Harry Clark, Stephen and Daniel Lustig-Webb, Suzie Fletcher and Brenton West compete to be the strongest link.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Weakest Link Season 3 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #7 - Episode 4

    S3:E4

    Kimberly Wyatt, Ellie Taylor, Rhys James, Sinitta, Darren Harriott, Gregg Wallace, Hannah Byczkowski and Lesley Garrett compete to be the strongest link.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Weakest Link Season 3 Episode 11 - Episode 11
    7.8/10(7 votes)

    #8 - Episode 11

    S3:E11

    Celebrities Donna Preston, Nikita Kuzmin, Jon Culshaw, Jamelia, Simon Calder, Dianne Buswell, Ekin-Su Cülcüloglu and Zoe Lyons compete to be the strongest link and win money for their chosen charity.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Weakest Link Season 4 Episode 1 - Comedians Special
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #9 - Comedians Special

    S4:E1

    Angela Barnes, Phil Wang, Josh Pugh, Laura Smyth, Ria Lina, Maisie Adam, Iain Stirling and Geoff Norcott compete to be the strongest link and win money for their chosen charity.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Weakest Link Season 1 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    7.6/10(11 votes)

    #10 - Episode 9

    S1:E9

    Host Romesh Ranganathan is joined by contestants Marcus Brigstocke, Rita Simons, Jamie Laing, Nicki Chapman, Babatunde Aleshe, Yvette Fielding, Tony Blackburn and Chunkz.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Weakest Link Season 2 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.6/10(9 votes)

    #11 - Episode 3

    S2:E3

    A daytime TV special in which Fern Britton, Owain Wyn Evans, Naga Munchetty, Charlie Stayt, Mr Motivator, Carol McGiffin, Diarmuid Gavin and Dr Punam Krishan try to win £50,000 for charity.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Weakest Link Season 3 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.6/10(6 votes)

    #12 - Episode 2

    S3:E2

    Stephen Mangan, Myra DuBois, Alistair McGowan, Ed Byrne, Colin Jackson, Dr Zoe Williams, Lisa Maxwell, Cathy Newman compete to be the strongest link and win money for their chosen charities.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Weakest Link Season 3 Episode 8 - Couples Special
    7.6/10(6 votes)

    #13 - Couples Special

    S3:E8

    Romesh Ranganathan hosts a couples special in which eight celebrities work in pairs in their bid to be the strongest link. Will the duos work together, or will it be every player for themselves?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Weakest Link Season 4 Episode 5 - Party Special
    7.6/10(6 votes)

    #14 - Party Special

    S4:E5

    Scarlett Moffatt, Richie Anderson, Christine McGuinness, Louisa Lytton, David Potts, Babatunde Aleshe, Seann Walsh and Janette Manrara compete to be the strongest link.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Weakest Link Season 5 Episode 1 - Radio 2 Special
    7.6/10(6 votes)

    #15 - Radio 2 Special

    S5:E1

    Romesh Ranganathan is joined by some of the biggest names in broadcasting on The Weakest Link Radio 2 special.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Weakest Link Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.5/10(14 votes)

    #16 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    Host Romesh Ranganathan is joined by Russell Kane, Kriss Akabusi, Maisie Adam, Dan Snow, Nina Wadia, Lesley Joseph, Judy Murray and Georgia Toffolo.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. The Weakest Link Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.5/10(12 votes)

    #17 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    Host Romesh Ranganathan is joined by Dick and Dom, Chris Packham, Michelle Collins, Gemma Cairney, Nikki Fox, Clair Norris and Dev Griffin.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. The Weakest Link Season 1 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    7.4/10(10 votes)

    #18 - Episode 8

    S1:E8

    Host Romesh Ranganathan is joined by another set of celebrity contestants: actor Tamzin Outhwaite, DJ Jax Jones, comedian Lucy Beaumont, presenter Rav Wilding, Strictly pro Dianne Buswell, comedian Matt Edmondson, Olympian Bianca Walkden and restaurant critic Jay Rayner.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. The Weakest Link Season 2 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.4/10(9 votes)

    #19 - Episode 4

    S2:E4

    Susan Calman, Lawrence Chaney, Harry Pinero, James Argent, Mike Wozniak, OJ Borg, Sherrie Hewson and Raj Bisram try to win money for charity.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Weakest Link Season 3 Episode 12 - Episode 12
    7.4/10(6 votes)

    #20 - Episode 12

    S3:E12

    The celebrities competing to win money for their chosen charity are Miles Jupp, Jo Joyner, Jenny Powell, Mark Benton, Natalie Anderson, Dom Littlewood, Thanyia Moore and Tom Skinner.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Weakest Link Season 4 Episode 6 - Gladiators Special
    7.4/10(6 votes)

    #21 - Gladiators Special

    S4:E6

    Romesh Ranganathan is in charge of the back-stabbing big money game show. Can the contestants create a chain of answers and avoid the boot?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Weakest Link Season 4 Episode 13 - Episode 13
    7.4/10(7 votes)

    #22 - Episode 13

    S4:E13

    Jill Scott, Laura Tobin, Nella Rose, Simon Rimmer, Jaz Singh, Stephen Bailey, Joel Corry and Kate Quilton compete to win a potential prize pot of £50,000 for their charity.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Weakest Link Season 5 Episode 2 - Battle of the Nations Special
    7.4/10(8 votes)

    #23 - Battle of the Nations Special

    S5:E2

    Romesh Ranganathan hosts this Battle of the Nations Special, where two celebrities from each of the four home nations battle it out to claim the winner's crown for their country.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The Weakest Link Season 2 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.3/10(7 votes)

    #24 - Episode 6

    S2:E6

    Gareth Malone, Brian McFadden, Sam Thompson, Sindhu Vee, Desiree Burch, Lee Mead, Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Lauren Steadman try to win money for charity.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Weakest Link Season 4 Episode 3 - Strictly Special
    7.3/10(7 votes)

    #25 - Strictly Special

    S4:E3

    Eight Strictly stars quick-step off the dance floor to test their general knowledge and win up to £50,000 for their chosen charity.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Doctors and Nurses Special" is the best rated episode of "The Weakest Link". It scored 8.6/10 based on 6 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/25/2025. This episode scored 0.4 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 6".