8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

10 Best Episodes of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Jimmy Carr hosts proceedings as the 8 Out of 10 Cats crew take over the words and numbers quiz.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 10, 2023.

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8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown - S4E5

#15 - Jo Brand, Claudia Winkleman, Bill Bailey (Season 4 - Episode 5)

Jimmy Carr hosts, alongside team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson, who are joined by Jo Brand and Claudia Winkleman. Bill Bailey joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel Riley provide the letters and numbers.

The episode was rated 8.06 from 54 votes.

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown - S21E5

#14 - Lucy Beaumont, Roisin Conaty, Joe Wilkinson, Bec Hill (Season 21 - Episode 5)

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Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont take on Roisin Conaty and Joe Wilkinson. Bec Hill joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

The episode was rated 8.06 from 51 votes.

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown - S16E2

#13 - Katherine Ryan, Joe Wilkinson, John Cooper Clarke (Season 16 - Episode 2)

Jimmy Carr hosts with Sean Lock and Katherine Ryan who take on Jon Richardson and Joe Wilkinson in the classic words and number quiz. Dr John Cooper Clark in Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent and Rachel Riley looks after the numbers.

The episode was rated 8.07 from 83 votes.

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown - S6E4

#12 - Romesh Ranganathan, Johnny Vegas, Josie Long (Season 6 - Episode 4)

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Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Johnny Vegas take on Sean Lock and Romesh Ranganathan. Josie Long joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel Riley.

The episode was rated 8.08 from 25 votes.

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown - S18E7

#11 - Katherine Ryan, Joe Wilkinson, Adam Riches (Season 18 - Episode 7)

Sean Lock and Katherine Ryan take on Jon Richardson and Joe Wilkinson. Adam Riches as Sean Bean is in Dictionary Corner.

The episode was rated 8.10 from 88 votes.

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown - S2E3

#10 - Humphrey Ker, Sarah Millican, Rich Hall (Season 2 - Episode 3)

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Jimmy Carr hosts the famous words and numbers quiz, as 8 Out of 10 Cats team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by celebrity guests Sarah Millican and Humphrey Ker. Countdown regular Susie Dent is in Dictionary Corner with Rich Hall, while the country's favourite boffin Rachel Riley provides the letters and numbers with a little help from comedian Joe Wilkinson.

The episode was rated 8.11 from 28 votes.

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown - S2E1

#9 - Jason Manford, Rhod Gilbert, Danny Dyer (Season 2 - Episode 1)

Jimmy Carr hosts while 8 Out of 10 Cats team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by celebrity guests. In this show Jason Manford joins Sean, while Rhod Gilbert teams up with Jon. Countdown regular Susie Dent is in the Dictionary Corner with Danny Dyer, while the country's favourite boffin Rachel Riley provides the letters and numbers with a little help from comedian Joe Wilkinson.

The episode was rated 8.12 from 93 votes.

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown - S7E10

#8 - Johnny Vegas, Sarah Millican, Rob Beckett, Vic Reeves (Season 7 - Episode 10)

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Jimmy Carr hosts. Sean Lock and Johnny Vegas take on guest captain Sarah Millican with Rob Beckett. Vic Reeves is in Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.

The episode was rated 8.13 from 23 votes.

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown - S3E5

#7 - Jack Dee, James Corden, Joe Lycett (Season 3 - Episode 5)

Jimmy Carr hosts the show, with captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson who are joined by James Corden and Jack Dee. Joe Lycett and Joe Wilkinson assist Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.

The episode was rated 8.14 from 78 votes.

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown - S2E4

#6 - Sarah Millican, Chris Ramsey, Abandoman (Season 2 - Episode 4)

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Jimmy Carr hosts the iconic words and numbers quiz, as 8 Out of 10 Cats team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by celebrity guests Sarah Millican and Chris Ramsey. Countdown regular Susie Dent shares Dictionary Corner with Abandoman, while the country's favourite boffin Rachel Riley dispenses the letters and numbers with a little help from comedian Joe Wilkinson.

The episode was rated 8.14 from 28 votes.

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown - S3E3

#5 - Kathy Burke, Josh Widdicombe, Dara Ó Briain (Season 3 - Episode 3)

Jimmy Carr hosts the comedy panel show's version of the famous quiz, with team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson joined by guests Kathy Burke and Josh Widdicombe. Countdown regular Susie Dent is assisted in Dictionary Corner by Dara Ó Briain, while Rachel Riley provides the letters and numbers with a little help from Joe Wilkinson

The episode was rated 8.16 from 90 votes.

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown - S7E14

#4 - Bill Bailey, Joe Wilkinson, Isy Suttie, Joe Lycett (Season 7 - Episode 14)

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Jimmy Carr hosts. Sean Lock and Bill Bailey take on special guest captain Joe Wilkinson with Isy Suttie. Joe Lycett is in Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent.

The episode was rated 8.17 from 24 votes.

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown - S2E2

#3 - Rhod Gilbert, Miles Jupp, Nick Helm (Season 2 - Episode 2)

Jimmy Carr hosts new editions of the famous words and numbers quiz, as 8 Out of 10 Cats team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by celebrity guests Miles Jupp and Rhod Gilbert. Countdown regular Susie Dent is in Dictionary Corner with Nick Helm, while the country's favourite boffin Rachel Riley provides the letters and numbers with a little help from comedian Joe Wilkinson.

The episode was rated 8.19 from 74 votes.

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown - S3E2

#2 - Miles Jupp, Aisling Bea, Nick Helm (Season 3 - Episode 2)

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Jimmy Carr plays host along with regular 8 Out of 10 Cats team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson who are joined by Miles Jupp and Aisling Bea. Countdown regular Susie Dent is in Dictionary Corner with help from Nick Helm while the country's favourite boffin Rachel Riley provides the letters and numbers with help from comedian Joe Wilkinson.

The episode was rated 8.21 from 98 votes.

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown - S23E1

#1 - Jon Richardson, Lucy Beaumont, Richard Ayoade, Joe Wilkinson (Season 23 - Episode 1)

Jimmy Carr hosts with Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont take on Richard Ayoade and Joe Wilkinson and Finlay Christie finds himself in Dictionary Corner.

The episode was rated 8.29 from 31 votes.

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