Episode 1
Episode 1
43m5.0 / 10
Music hits have players, Lucy Porter and Alexander looking for obscure answers.
Episode credits
Guest stars Lucy Porter
TV series
Pointless
2009NR36 seasons6.5 / 10
Quiz in which contestants try to score as few points as possible by plumbing the depths of their general knowledge to come up with the answers no-one else can think of.
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Where to watch in United States
Checked Oct 31, 2026
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Synopsis
Quiz in which contestants try to score as few points as possible by plumbing the depths of their general knowledge to come up with the answers no-one else can think of.
Season 36 episodes
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Episode 2
Episode 2
43m5.0 / 10
Lucy Porter has all the facts about Africa and comets. Who will win?
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Guest stars Lucy Porter
Episode 3
Episode 3
43m5.0 / 10
Michael Ball takes up residence at the Pointless laptop for his newest gig as co-host.
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Guest stars Michael Ball
Episode 4
Episode 4
43m5.0 / 10
Michael Ball is full of 'beans' as he joins Alexander Armstrong.
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Guest stars Michael Ball
Episode 5
Episode 5
43m5.0 / 10
It's Scottish football testing players today. Thankfully, Michael Ball has all the facts.
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Guest stars Michael Ball
Episode 6
Episode 6
43m5.0 / 10
Can the players find pointless answers with their obscure knowledge about quizzes today?
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Episode 7
Episode 7
43m5.0 / 10
Michael Ball has musicals for the players. But will anyone take their final bow?
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Guest stars Michael Ball
Episode 8
Episode 8
43m5.0 / 10
US states and tea test the players. With Alexander Armstrong and Michael Ball.
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Guest stars Michael Ball
Episode 9
Episode 9
43m5.0 / 10
It's full of ups and downs as theme parks test players. Alexander Armstrong hosts.
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Guest stars Michael Ball
Episode 10
Episode 10
43m5.0 / 10
Players need low scores for words and the Proms to win the Pointless trophy.
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Guest stars Michael Ball
Episode 11
Episode 11
43m5.0 / 10
Alexander Armstrong and Michael Ball test players' knowledge of writers and lions.
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Guest stars Michael Ball
Episode 12
Episode 12
43m5.0 / 10
The music of Queen is on the board this time. Michael Ball joins Alexander as co-host.
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Guest stars Michael Ball
Episode 13
Episode 13
43m5.0 / 10
Alexander Armstrong and Michael Ball have films with missing words for the players.
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Guest stars Michael Ball
Episode 14
Episode 14
43m5.0 / 10
It's not the Palladium question Michael Ball expected, but will it prove pointless?
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Guest stars Michael Ball
Episode 15
Episode 15
43m5.0 / 10
Skyscrapers and Countryfile test the players. Michael Ball joins Alexander Armstrong.
Episode credits
Guest stars Michael Ball
Episode information updated Nov 14, 2026
More about Pointless
Cast
Alexander ArmstrongSelf - Presenter
Richard OsmanSelf - Assistant
Lauren LaverneSelf - Assistant
Sally LindsaySelf - Assistant
Konnie HuqSelf - Assistant
Alex BrookerSelf - Assistant
Rose MatafeoSelf - Assistant
Gyles BrandrethSelf - AssistantProduction details
- Status
- Returning Series
- Series type
- Reality
- Episodes
- 1,907
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
BBC OneUnited Kingdom
BBC TwoUnited Kingdom
Remarkable EntertainmentUnited Kingdom
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