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8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

201329 seasons7.4 / 10

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

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Synopsis

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

Season 28 episodes

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Episode 1

Bob Mortimer, Tom Allen, Richard Ayoade, Harriet Dyer & Ian Smith

48m7.5 / 10

Jimmy Carr returns with a brand-new series of the chaotic comedy twist on Channel 4's classic words and numbers quiz. In this episode, Richard Ayoade and Harriet Dyer take on Bob Mortimer and Tom Allen. Ian Smith's in Dictionary Corner with legendary lexicographer Susie Dent, while maths machine Rachel Riley looks after the numbers. And Joe Wilkinson - quite literally - drops in. Because of course he does.

Episode credits

Guest stars Bob Mortimer, Tom Allen, Richard Ayoade, Harriet Dyer

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Episode 2

Joe Wilkinson, Josh Widdicombe, Rhod Gilbert, Thaniya Moore & Frankie Monroe

47m8.5 / 10

Jimmy Carr hosts the chaotic comedy twist on Channel 4's classic brainteaser quiz. In this episode, Joe Wilkinson and Josh Widdicombe take on Rhod Gilbert and Thaniya Moore. Frankie Monroe (Joe Kent-Walters) joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the numbers.

Episode credits

Guest stars Joe Wilkinson, Josh Widdicombe, Rhod Gilbert, Thanyia Moore

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Episode 3

Joe Wilkinson, Alex Brooker, Kevin Bridges, Judi Love & Brian Butterfield

47m9.0 / 10

Jimmy Carr hosts another helping of chaos, comedy and Countdown. Joe Wilkinson and Alex Brooker take on Kevin Bridges and Judi Love. Brian Butterfield (Peter Serafinowicz) joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the numbers.

Episode credits

Guest stars Joe Wilkinson, Alex Brooker, Judi Love, Kevin Bridges, Peter Serafinowicz

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Episode 4

Roisin Conaty, Phil Wang, Joe Wilkinson, Lou Sanders & David O'Doherty

47m9.0 / 10

Jimmy Carr hosts with Countdown regulars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Roisin Conaty and Phil Wang play against Joe Wilkinson and Lou Sanders, with David O'Doherty joining Susie in Dictionary Corner.

Episode credits

Guest stars Joe Wilkinson, Roisin Conaty, David O'Doherty, Phil Wang, Lou Sanders

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Episode 5

Lucy Beaumont, Rob Brydon, Joe Wilkinson & Huge Davies

47m7.5 / 10

Jimmy Carr, Rachel Riley and Susie Dent host the comedically contorted Countdown mash-up. This time, Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont take on Rob Brydon and Joe Wilkinson, with Huge Davies in Dictionary Corner.

Episode credits

Guest stars Joe Wilkinson, Rob Brydon, Lucy Beaumont, Huge Davies

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Episode information updated Jul 25, 2026

More about 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Cast

Jimmy CarrSelf - Presenter
Jon RichardsonSelf - Team Captain
Sean LockSelf - Team Captain
Rachel RileySelf
Susie DentSelf
Robert DeatonFabio
Joe WilkinsonSelf
Johnny VegasSelf

Production details

Status
Returning Series
Series type
Reality
Episodes
160
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • Channel 4United Kingdom
  • ZeppotronUnited Kingdom
  • ITV StudiosUnited Kingdom

Themes

celebritycelebrity gamecelebrity panelgame showlettermash upmathematicsnumbers