Episode 1
Episode 1
43m6.0 / 10
It's a Pointless favourite - chemical elements. But can players find a pointless answer?
Episode credits
Guest stars Tom Allen
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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Checked Sep 1, 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.
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Episode 2
Episode 2
43m6.0 / 10
Grab a brew and join celebs drinking tea in today's round 1 with Alexander and Tom Allen.
Episode credits
Guest stars Tom Allen
Episode 3
Episode 3
43m6.0 / 10
Words, art and food all feature today, so feed your soul and join Alexander and Tom Allen.
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Guest stars Tom Allen
Episode 4
Episode 4
43m6.0 / 10
Number one hits and geography have the players vying for their very own Pointless trophy.
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Guest stars Tom Allen
Episode 5
Episode 5
43m6.0 / 10
It's love, set and match with tennis on the board as Tom Allen joins Alexander Armstrong.
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Guest stars Tom Allen
Episode 6
Episode 6
43m6.0 / 10
Comic novels have our players scratching their heads today with Alexander and Tom Allen.
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Guest stars Tom Allen
Episode 7
Episode 7
43m6.0 / 10
Today is an ABBA fan's dream round one. But how are our players with Captain Underpants?
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Guest stars Tom Allen
Episode 8
Episode 8
43m6.0 / 10
With TV, food and drink, and sport on the board, who will make it to today's final?
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Guest stars Tom Allen
Episode 9
Episode 9
43m6.0 / 10
Alexander Armstrong is joined by Tom Allen for the last time as eight players play to win.
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Guest stars Tom Allen
Episode 10
Episode 10
43m6.0 / 10
Angela Scanlon takes up residence at the facts desk to join Alexander Armstrong today.
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Guest stars Angela Scanlon
Episode 11
Episode 11
43m6.0 / 10
It's a new day with new questions for eight players hoping to take home a coveted trophy.
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Guest stars Angela Scanlon
Episode 12
Episode 12
43m6.0 / 10
Angela Scanlon assists Alexander Armstrong in the search for the obscure in today's show.
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Guest stars Angela Scanlon
Episode 13
Episode 13
43m6.0 / 10
With constellations on the board, is there a jackpot win written in the stars today?
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Guest stars Angela Scanlon
Episode 14
Episode 14
43m6.0 / 10
Will a Madonna round have players frozen or hung up as they get into the groove?
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Guest stars Angela Scanlon
Episode 15
Episode 15
43m6.0 / 10
If you know your periodic table, today will be a doddle. Angela Scanlon joins Alexander.
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Guest stars Angela Scanlon
Episode 16
Episode 16
43m6.0 / 10
Lovers of social media, beware of Fomo if the clickbait round has you thinking IDK.
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Guest stars Angela Scanlon
Episode 17
Episode 17
43m6.0 / 10
Obscure famous fives are the call for today – but not the Julian, Dick and Anne kind.
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Guest stars Angela Scanlon
Episode 18
Episode 18
43m6.0 / 10
Celebs, UK art and a splash of volcanoes make for the perfect mix in today's show.
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Guest stars Angela Scanlon
Episode 19
Episode 19
43m6.0 / 10
Alexander Armstrong is looking for the most obscure answers – who will win today's show?
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Guest stars Angela Scanlon
Episode 20
Episode 20
43m6.0 / 10
Angela Scanlon joins Alexander Armstrong again, looking for the most random answers.
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Guest stars Angela Scanlon
Episode 21
Episode 21
43m6.0 / 10
Famous Swifties make up today's picture round. Can you spot who's who?
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Guest stars Angela Scanlon
Episode 22
Episode 22
43m6.0 / 10
Words have today's players rolling their r's in pursuit of the most obscure answer.
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Guest stars Angela Scanlon
Episode 23
Episode 23
43m6.0 / 10
Angela Scanlon's homeland of Ireland is up on the board with its most famous faces.
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Guest stars Angela Scanlon
Episode 24
Episode 24
43m6.0 / 10
As Angela Scanlon's time comes to an end, Xander has flying sports stars on the board.
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Guest stars Angela Scanlon
Episode 25
Episode 25
43m5.0 / 10
Susan Wokoma is Xander's new Pointless friend. With questions about music and knots.
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Guest stars Susan Wokoma
Episode 26
Episode 26
43m5.0 / 10
Geography is on the board today for Alexander's players. With Susan Wokoma as co-host.
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Guest stars Susan Wokoma
Episode 27
Episode 27
43m5.0 / 10
Can today's players name UK PMs and make it to the final. Susan Wokoma joins Alexander.
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Guest stars Susan Wokoma
Episode 28
Episode 28
43m5.0 / 10
Alexander has chemical elements to test today's players' mettles. With Susan Wokoma.
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Guest stars Susan Wokoma
Episode 29
Episode 29
43m5.0 / 10
James Bond and famous Susans are two of the categories in search of a Pointless answer.
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Guest stars Susan Wokoma
Episode 30
Episode 30
43m5.0 / 10
It’s a family affair with obscure nieces and nephews.
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Guest stars Susan Wokoma
Episode 31
Episode 31
43m5.0 / 10
Players’ Glastonbury and Peckham knowledge is tested today, with Alexander Armstrong.
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Guest stars Susan Wokoma
Episode 32
Episode 32
43m5.0 / 10
We go from tacos to snails thanks to Susan Wokoma and Alexander Armstrong today.
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Guest stars Susan Wokoma
Episode 33
Episode 33
43m5.0 / 10
Susan Wokoma joins Alexander to quiz about football, science and opera.
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Guest stars Susan Wokoma
Episode 34
Episode 34
43m5.0 / 10
Popcorn at the ready – Alexander Armstrong and Susan Wokoma have movies on the board.
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Guest stars Susan Wokoma
Episode 35
Episode 35
43m5.0 / 10
The word grid makes a return. But who will come a cropper on it?
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Guest stars Susan Wokoma
Episode 36
Episode 36
43m5.0 / 10
Susan Wokoma's artwork is on the board. But who will take home the coveted trophy?
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Guest stars Susan Wokoma
Episode 37
Episode 37
43m5.0 / 10
The year of the rabbit is one of the tests for today's players.
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Guest stars Susan Wokoma
Episode 38
Episode 38
43m5.0 / 10
The Bard has players baffled on Susan Wokoma's last day. Can a Pointless answer be found?
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Guest stars Susan Wokoma
Episode 39
Episode 39
43m4.0 / 10
Gok Wan assists Alexander with words, films and maths to test the players' knowledge.
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Guest stars Gok Wan
Episode 40
Episode 40
43m4.0 / 10
Alexander Armstrong and Gok Wan test the contestants' culinary knowledge.
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Guest stars Gok Wan
Episode 41
Episode 41
43m4.0 / 10
British music groups are on the board. But which is the most obscure? Alexander finds out.
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Guest stars Gok Wan
Episode 42
Episode 42
43m5.0 / 10
Nish Kumar is in the co-host seat to deliver facts and scores galore for Alexander.
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Guest stars Nish Kumar
Episode 43
Episode 43
43m5.0 / 10
Do you know your Team GB medallists? Will today's players win Pointless gold?
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Guest stars Nish Kumar
Episode 44
Episode 44
43m5.0 / 10
There's a favourite category of the show on the board today – US states!
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Guest stars Nish Kumar
Episode 45
Episode 45
43m5.0 / 10
Nish Kumar has an unlikely mix of fruit and veg, and rodents to test today's players.
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Guest stars Nish Kumar
Episode 46
Episode 46
43m
Lucy Porter returns as Alexander's co-host – with 'word' and Miles Davis questions.
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Guest stars Lucy Porter
Episode 47
Episode 47
43mfinale
Chemical elements are today's challenge. Will any be Pointless?
Episode credits
Guest stars Lucy Porter
Episode information updated Sep 17, 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 - AssistantGyles BrandrethSelf - Assistant
Production details
- Status
- Returning Series
- Series type
- Reality
- Episodes
- 1,892
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
BBC OneUnited Kingdom
BBC TwoUnited Kingdom
Remarkable EntertainmentUnited Kingdom
Themes
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