All Seasons

Season 1

  • Pilots

    SPECIAL 0x1 Mash-Up Night (Pilot)

    • January 2, 2012
    • Channel 4

    Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson take on the famous words and numbers quiz in a special Channel 4 "mash-up." Jimmy Carr hosts proceedings, and Sean Lock faces Jon Richardson in a celebration of Channel 4's 30th Birthday. Joe Wilkinson is in Dictionary Corner along with Countdown regular Susie Dent. Meanwhile the country's favourite boffin Rachel Riley provides the letters and numbers.

  • Episodic Special

    SPECIAL 0x2 The Rematch

    • August 24, 2012
    • Channel 4

    Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson take on the famous words and numbers quiz. Jimmy Carr hosts proceedings, and Sean Lock faces Jon Richardson in a rematch of the original encounter. David O'Doherty is in Dictionary Corner along with Countdown regular Susie Dent. Meanwhile the country's favourite boffin Rachel Riley provides the letters and numbers with a little help from comedian Joe Wilkinson.

  • S01E01 Lee Mack, Rob Beckett, Rhod Gilbert, Tim Key

    • April 12, 2013
    • Channel 4

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Rhod Gilbert take on Lee Mack and Rob Beckett. Tim Key is in Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent, and Rachel Riley is assisted by Joe Wilkinson.

  • S01E02 Lee Mack, Richard Osman, Stephen Mangan, Henning Wehn

    • April 19, 2013
    • Channel 4

    Jimmy Carr hosts the famous words and numbers quiz as 8 Out of 10 Cats team captain Jon Richardson alongside actor Stephen Mangan take on Lee Mack and 'Pointless' boffin Richard Osman.Henning Wehn is in the Dictionary Corner along with Countdown regular Susie Dent. Meanwhile, Rachel Riley provides the letters and numbers with a little help from comedian Joe Wilkinson.

Season 2

  • S02E01 Jason Manford, Rhod Gilbert, Danny Dyer

    • July 26, 2013
    • Channel 4

    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.

  • S02E02 Rhod Gilbert, Miles Jupp, Nick Helm

    • August 2, 2013
    • Channel 4

    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.

  • S02E03 Humphrey Ker, Sarah Millican, Rich Hall

    • August 9, 2013
    • Channel 4

    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.

  • S02E04 Sarah Millican, Chris Ramsey, Abandoman

    • August 16, 2013
    • Channel 4

    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.

  • S02E05 Lee Mack, Bob Mortimer, Adam Hills, Alex Horne and The Horne Section

    • September 13, 2013
    • Channel 4

    Jimmy Carr hosts this edition with captain Jon Richardson and special guest captain Lee Mack who are joined by celebrity guests Bob Mortimer and Adam Hills. Countdown regular Susie Dent is in Dictionary Corner with help from Alex Horne and the Horne Section while the country's favourite boffin, Rachel Riley, provides the letters and numbers with a little help from comedian Joe Wilkinson.

  • S02E06 1980s Special: Lee Mack, David O'Doherty, Henning Wehn, Vic Reeves

    • September 20, 2013
    • Channel 4

    This show gets a 1980s makeover as part of Channel 4 80s Night. Jimmy Carr hosts a new edition of the ultimate 80s words and numbers quiz show, launched in 1982. Jon Richardson and special guest captain Lee Mack are joined by celebrity guests Henning Wehn and David O'Doherty. Countdown regular Susie Dent is joined by Vic Reeves in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley provides the letters and numbers with a little 'help' from comedian Joe Wilkinson.

Season 3

  • S03E01 Rhod Gilbert, Kevin Bridges, Josie Long

    • January 3, 2014
    • Channel 4

    Jimmy Carr hosts with captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson who are joined by Rhod Gilbert and Kevin Bridge. Josie Long and Joe Wilkinson assist Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.

  • S03E02 Miles Jupp, Aisling Bea, Nick Helm

    • January 10, 2014
    • Channel 4

    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

  • S03E03 Kathy Burke, Josh Widdicombe, Dara Ó Briain

    • January 17, 2014
    • Channel 4

    Jimmy Carr hosts the show, with captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson who are joined by Kathy Burke and Josh Widdicombe. Dara Ó Briain and Joe Wilkinson assist Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.

  • S03E04 Dara Ó Briain, Sharon Horgan, Adam Buxton

    • January 24, 2014
    • Channel 4

    Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson who are joined by Dara Ó Briain and Sharon Horgan. Adam Buxton's with Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. Rachel Riley gets 'help' from Joe Wilkinson.

  • S03E05 Jack Dee, James Corden, Joe Lycett

    • February 21, 2014
    • Channel 4

    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.

  • S03E06 James Corden, Kevin Bridges, Peter Serafinowicz

    • February 28, 2014
    • Channel 4

    Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Kevin Bridges and James Corden. Peter Serafinowicz is in Dictionary Corner with Countdown's Susie Dent.

Season 4

  • S04E01 Roisin Conaty, Jonathan Ross, David O'Doherty

    • June 6, 2014
    • Channel 4

    Jimmy Carr returns with Sean Lock and Jon Richardson, who are joined by Jonathan Ross and Roisin Conaty. David O'Doherty joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, and Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel Riley.

  • S04E02 Freddie Flintoff, Rhod Gilbert, Henning Wehn

    • June 13, 2014
    • Channel 4

    Guests are Freddie Flintoff and Rhod Gilbert. Henning Wehn joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel Riley provide the letters and numbers.

  • S04E03 Josie Long, Rob Beckett, Vic Reeves

    • June 20, 2014
    • Channel 4

    Jimmy Carr and team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Josie Long and Rob Beckett. Vic Reeves joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel Riley.

  • S04E04 Stephen Mangan, Jason Manford, Tim Key

    • June 27, 2014
    • Channel 4

    Jimmy Carr hosts, alongside Sean Lock and Jon Richardson, who are joined by Jason Manford and Stephen Mangan. Tim Key joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel Riley.

  • S04E05 Jo Brand, Claudia Winkleman, Bill Bailey

    • July 4, 2014
    • Channel 4

    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.

  • S04E06 Bill Bailey, Josh Widdicombe, Jake Yapp

    • July 11, 2014
    • Channel 4

    Jimmy Carr hosts, alongside team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson, who are joined by Bill Bailey and Josh Widdicombe. Jake Yapp joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

  • S04E07 Bob Mortimer, Richard Osman, Matthew Crosby

    • July 18, 2014
    • Channel 4

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Bob Mortimer take on Jon Richardson and Richard Osman. Matthew Crosby joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, and Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel Riley.

Season 5

  • S05E01 Roisin Conaty, David Mitchell, Phill Jupitus

    • September 5, 2014
    • Channel 4

    With celebrity guests David Mitchell and Roisin Conaty. Phill Jupitus is in Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent, while Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel Riley provide the letters and numbers.

  • S05E02 Trevor Noah, David Baddiel, Joey Essex

    • September 12, 2014
    • Channel 4

    Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by celebrity guests David Baddiel and Trevor Noah. Joey Essex is in Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent, while Alex Horne helps Rachel Riley.

  • S05E03 Jo Brand, Jon O'Neill, Vic Reeves, Rob Beckett, Adam Buxton

    • September 19, 2014
    • Channel 4

    Jimmy Carr hosts with Vic Reeves and Jo Brand alongside Sean Lock and Jon Richardson. Adam Buxton joins Susie Dent, Rachel Riley looks after the numbers, plus a special appearance from Rob Beckett.

Season 6

Season 7

Season 8

  • Episodic Special

    SPECIAL 0x5 Christmas Special 2015

    • December 7, 2015
    • Channel 4

    Jimmy Carr hosts this festive edition as Sean Lock and Johnny Vegas take on Jon Richardson and Katherine Ryan. David O'Doherty joins Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.

  • S08E01 Jason Manford, Roisin Conaty, Sam Simmons

    • January 15, 2016
    • Channel 4

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Jason Manford take on Jon Richardson and Roisin Conaty, while Sam Simmons joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, with Rachel Riley

  • S08E02 Rob Beckett, Cariad Lloyd, Jamie Laing

    • January 22, 2016
    • Channel 4

    Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Rob Beckett vs Jon Richardson and Cariad Lloyd, plus Jamie Laing. This episode was filmed before the death of David Bowie.

  • S08E03 Miles Jupp, Sara Pascoe, Sam Simmons

    • January 29, 2016
    • Channel 4

    Jimmy Carr hosts with Sean Lock and Miles Jupp, who take on Jon Richardson and Sara Pascoe. Sam Simmons is in Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.

  • S08E04 Isy Suttie, Richard Osman, Alex Horne, Alex Horne and The Horne Section

    • February 5, 2016
    • Channel 4

    Jimmy Carr hosts while Sean Lock and Isy Suttie take on Jon Richardson and Richard Osman. Alex Horne and the Horne Section are in Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.

Season 9

Season 10

Season 11

Season 12

  • Episodic Special

    SPECIAL 0x6 Christmas Special 2016

    • December 24, 2016
    • Channel 4

    Jimmy Carr hosts this festive show with Sean Lock and Kathy Burke, who take on Jon Richardson and Russell Howard. Joe Lycett joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. With Rachel Riley and Joe Wilkinson.

  • Episodic Special

    SPECIAL 0x7 End of Year Special 2016

    • December 30, 2016
    • Channel 4

    Jimmy Carr hosts while Johnny Vegas and Sara Pascoe take on Jon Richardson and Richard Osman. Susie Dent is joined by David O'Doherty in Dictionary Corner, with Rachel Riley and Joe Wilkinson.

  • S12E01 Stephen Mangan, Noel Fielding, Fay Ripley, The Brett Domino Trio (Rob J Madin, Ste Anderson), Mark Murray

    • January 13, 2017
    • Channel 4

    Jimmy Carr hosts a new edition of the panel game with Sean Lock and Stephen Mangan, who take on Noel Fielding and Fay Ripley. The Brett Domino Trio are in with Susie Dent, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

  • S12E02 Russell Howard, Roisin Conaty, Phil Wang, Nick Helm

    • January 20, 2017
    • Channel 4

    Jimmy Carr hosts a new edition of the panel game with Jon Richardson and Phil Wang who take on guest captain Russell Howard and Roisin Conaty. Nick Helm is in Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

  • S12E03 Johnny Vegas, Jamie Laing, David O'Doherty, Holly Walsh

    • January 27, 2017
    • Channel 4

    Jimmy Carr hosts a new edition of the panel game with Jon Richardson and David O'Doherty taking on guest captain Johnny Vegas, and Jamie Laing. Holly Walsh joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

  • S12E04 Joe Wilkinson, Jayde Adams, David Baddiel, Pat Sharp

    • February 3, 2017
    • Channel 4

    Jimmy Carr hosts the panel game with Sean Lock and Joe Wilkinson taking on Jon Richardson and Jayde Adams. David Baddiel joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

  • S12E05 Joe Wilkinson, Roisin Conaty, David Mitchell, Tom Allen

    • February 10, 2017
    • Channel 4

    Jimmy Carr hosts a new edition of the irreverent take on the classic letters and numbers quiz. Jon Richardson and David Mitchell take on guest captain Joe Wilkinson and Roisin Conaty. Tom Allen joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

  • S12E06 Jonathan Ross, Johnny Vegas, Michelle Wolf, Pappy's (Ben Clark, Matthew Crosby, Tom Parry)

    • February 17, 2017
    • Channel 4

    Jimmy Carr hosts the comedy panel show's version of the words-and-numbers quiz, as Jon Richardson and Michelle Wolf take on guest captain Jonathan Ross with Johnny Vegas. Three-man comedy act Pappy's joins Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner and Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

  • S12E07 Lee Mack, Sarah Millican, James Acaster, John Cooper Clarke

    • April 24, 2017
    • Channel 4

    Jimmy Carr returns with the comedy panel show's version of the words-and-numbers quiz, with Jon Richardson and James Acaster teaming up against Lee Mack and Sarah Millican. John Cooper Clarke is in Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters

  • S12E08 Joe Wilkinson, Katherine Ryan, Chris Addison, David O'Doherty

    • May 1, 2017
    • Channel 4

    Jimmy Carr hosts, and it's Jon Richardson and Chris Addison against Joe Wilkinson and Katherine Ryan, with David O'Doherty in Dictionary Corner.

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Season 17

Season 18

Season 19

Season 20

  • S20E01 Kerry Godliman, Joe Wilkinson, Mr Swallow (Nick Mohammed)

    • July 31, 2020
    • Channel 4

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Kerry Godliman take on Jon Richardson and Joe Wilkinson. With Susie Dent, Rachel Riley and Dictionary Corner guest Mr Swallow, aka Nick Mohammed.

  • S20E02 Rosie Jones, Tom Allen, Sean Bean (Adam Riches)

    • August 7, 2020
    • Channel 4

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Tom Allen take on Sean Lock and Rosie Jones. With guest Adam Riches as Sean Bean, plus experts Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.

  • S20E03 Daisy May Cooper, Richard Ayoade, Ivo Graham, Adam Buxton, Joe Wilkinson

    • August 14, 2020
    • Channel 4

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Daisy May Cooper take on Richard Ayoade and Ivo Graham. Adam Buxton joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner and Joe Wilkinson assists Rachel Riley.

  • Season Recaps

    SPECIAL 0x12 Best Bits 1

    • August 21, 2020

    A chance to watch top moments from the comedy game-show mash-up, with guests including Richard Ayoade, Aisling Bea, Alan Carr, David Mitchell, Katherine Ryan and Johnny Vegas.

  • Season Recaps

    SPECIAL 0x13 Best Bits 2

    • August 28, 2020

    A chance to watch top moments, as comedians including Kevin Bridges, Roisin Conaty, Joe Lycett and Joe Wilkinson join Jimmy Carr, Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.

  • Episodic Special

    SPECIAL 0x14 Christmas Special 2020

    • December 21, 2020

    Jimmy Carr, Susie Dent and Rachel Riley host a festive edition. Jon Richardson and Sarah Millican take on Sean Lock and David Mitchell. With guest David O'Doherty.

Season 21

  • S21E01 Johnny Vegas, Katherine Ryan, Joe Lycett, Christopher Bliss (Rob Carter)

    • January 14, 2021
    • Channel 4

    Katherine Ryan and Joe Lycett take on Sean Lock and Johnny Vegas. Jimmy Carr hosts. Rachel Riley looks after the numbers. Christopher Bliss joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

  • S21E02 Paul Foot, Angela Barnes, John Cooper Clarke

    • January 21, 2021
    • Channel 4

    Jimmy Carr host with Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Sean Lock and Paul Foot take on Jon Richardson and Angela Barnes. John Cooper Clarke joins Dictionary Corner.

  • S21E03 Harriet Kemsley, Joe Lycett, Mat Ewins

    • January 28, 2021
    • Channel 4

    Jimmy Carr and Rachel Riley host as Sean Lock and Harriet Kemsley compete against Jon Richardson and Joe Lycett. Mat Ewins joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

  • S21E04 Richard Ayoade, Sara Pascoe, Nick Helm

    • February 4, 2021
    • Channel 4

    Jimmy Carr hosts the game show mash-up, with Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Jon Richardson and Sara Pascoe take on Sean Lock and Richard Ayoade. Nick Helm joins Susie in Dictionary Corner.

  • S21E05 Roisin Conaty, Joe Wilkinson, Lucy Beaumont, Bec Hill

    • February 11, 2021
    • Channel 4

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

  • S21E06 Lee Mack, Katherine Ryan, Joe Wilkinson, The Brett Domino Trio (Rob J Madin, Ste Anderson)

    • February 18, 2021
    • Channel 4

    Jon Richardson and Joe Wilkinson take on Lee Mack and Katherine Ryan. Brett Domino is in Dictionary Corner. Jimmy Carr hosts, with Rachel Riley and Susie Dent.

  • Episodic Special

    SPECIAL 0x15 Christmas Special 2021

    • December 24, 2021

    Jimmy Carr hosts an edition packed with festive surprises. Countdown regulars Susie Dent and Rachel Riley are on hand to help maintain order as Jon Richardson and Sarah Millican take on Lee Mack and Jason Manford. They are joined by guests Nick Mohammed and Joe Wilkinson.

Season 22

  • S22E01 Roisin Conaty, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Rob Beckett, Huge Davies, Joe Wilkinson

    • January 7, 2022
    • Channel 4

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Roisin Conaty and Kiri Pritchard-McLean take on Jon Richardson and Rob Beckett. Comedian Huge Davies is in Dictionary Corner. Regular Countdown mathematician Rachel Riley and lexicographer Susie Dent are on hand to adjudicate.

  • S22E02 Jack Dee, Tom Allen, Judi Love, John Cooper Clarke

    • January 14, 2022
    • Channel 4

    Jimmy Carr hosts the game show mash-up, with Countdown regulars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Jack Dee and Tom Allen take on Jon Richardson and Judi Love. Dr. John Cooper Clarke is in Dictionary Corner.

  • S22E03 Roisin Conaty, Asim Chaudhry, Josh Widdicombe, Bill Bailey

    • January 21, 2022
    • Channel 4

    Jimmy Carr hosts, as Roisin Conaty and Asim Chaudhry take on Jon Richardson and Josh Widdicombe. Bill Bailey is in Dictionary Corner. Regular Countdown mathematician Rachel Riley and lexicographer Susie Dent are on hand to adjudicate.

  • S22E04 Lee Mack, Joe Wilkinson, Jessica Knappett, Nigel Ng

    • January 28, 2022
    • Channel 4

    Jimmy Carr hosts, as Lee Mack and Joe Wilkinson take on Jon Richardson and Jessica Knappett. Comedian Nigel Ng is in Dictionary Corner. Regular Countdown mathematician Rachel Riley and lexicographer Susie Dent are on hand to adjudicate.

  • S22E05 Sarah Millican, Nish Kumar, Maisie Adam, David O'Doherty

    • February 4, 2022
    • Channel 4

    Jimmy Carr hosts the game show mash-up, with Countdown regulars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Sarah Millican and Nish Kumar take on Jon Richardson and Maisie Adam. David O'Doherty is in Dictionary Corner.

  • S22E06 Harry Hill, Rosie Jones, Mr Swallow (Nick Mohammed)

    • February 11, 2022
    • Channel 4

    Sean Lock and Harry Hill take on Jon Richardson and Rosie Jones. Mr Swallow, aka Nick Mohammed, is in Dictionary Corner. With Jimmy Carr, Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.

Season 23

  • S23E01 Richard Ayoade, Joe Wilkinson, Lucy Beaumont, Finlay Christie

    • July 29, 2022
    • Channel 4

    Jimmy Carr hosts a brand-new series of the words and numbers game show mash-up, with Countdown regulars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont take on Richard Ayoade and Joe Wilkinson. Finlay Christie is in Dictionary Corner.

  • S23E02 Alan Carr, Harriet Kemsley, Jonathan Ross, Maisie Adam, Huge Davies

    • August 5, 2022
    • Channel 4

    Jimmy Carr hosts a brand-new series of the words and numbers game show mash-up, with Countdown regulars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Alan Carr and Harriet Kemsley play against Jonathan Ross and Maisie Adam. Huge Davies is in Dictionary Corner.

  • S23E03 Joe Wilkinson, Jamali Maddix, Jo Brand, Rachel Parris

    • August 12, 2022
    • Channel 4

    Jimmy Carr hosts a brand-new series of the words and numbers game show mash-up, with Countdown regulars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Jon Richardson and Jo Brand take on Joe Wilkinson and Jamali Maddix. Rachel Parris is in Dictionary Corner.

  • S23E04 Richard Ayoade, Sara Pascoe, Chris McCausland, Annabel (Morgana Robinson)

    • August 19, 2022
    • Channel 4

    Jimmy Carr hosts the words and numbers game show mash-up, with Countdown regulars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Richard Ayoade and Sara Pascoe take on Jon Richardson and Chris McCausland. Morgana Robinson is in Dictionary Corner.

  • S23E05 Roisin Conaty, Joe Wilkinson, Nabil Abdulrashid, David O'Doherty

    • August 26, 2022
    • Channel 4

    Jimmy Carr hosts the words and numbers game show mash-up, with Countdown regulars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Roisin Conaty and Joe Wilkinson play against Jon Richardson and Nabil Abdulrashid. David O'Doherty is in Dictionary Corner.

  • S23E06 Jonathan Ross, Russell Kane, Alan Carr, Judi Love, Josh Jones

    • September 2, 2022
    • Channel 4

    Jimmy Carr hosts the words and numbers game show mash-up, with Countdown regulars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Jonathan Ross and Russell Kane take on Alan Carr and Judi Love. Josh Jones is in Dictionary Corner.

  • Episodic Special

    SPECIAL 0x17 Christmas Special 2022

    • December 23, 2022

    Jimmy Carr hosts a combination of the comedy panel show and the long-running words and numbers quiz, inviting Jon Richardson and Jack Dee to take on Lee Mack and Rose Matafeo in a festive-themed edition. They're joined by guests Stevie Martin and Joe Wilkinson, and Countdown regulars Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.

Season 24

  • S24E01 Jonathan Ross, Joe Wilkinson, Roisin Conaty, Ahir Shah, Catherine Cohen, Anne-Marie Imafidon

    • January 6, 2023
    • Channel 4

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Jonathan Ross and Joe Wilkinson take on Roisin Conaty and Ahir Shah. Catherine Cohen joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. With Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon

  • S24E02 Sarah Millican, Phil Wang, Tom Allen, Roisin Conaty

    • August 11, 2023
    • Channel 4

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Sarah Millican and Phil Wang take on Tom Allen and Roisin Conaty. Sam Campbell joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. With Rachel Riley.

  • Season Recaps

    SPECIAL 0x19 Best Bits 3

    • August 18, 2023

    Jimmy Carr, Susie Dent and Rachel Riley host a compilation of best bits from the anarchic letters and numbers game, featuring Sean Lock, Jon Richardson, Harry Hill, Bob Mortimer, Katherine Ryan, Joe Lycett, Rose Matafeo, Richard Ayoade, Chris McCausland, Miles Jupp, Lucy Beaumont, Alex Horne and Joe Wilkinson among others

  • Season Recaps

    SPECIAL 0x20 Best Bits 4

    • August 25, 2023

    Sean Lock, Bob Mortimer, Jon Richardson, Lucy Beaumont, Rosie Jones, Victoria Coren-Mitchell and more take on the words and numbers in this best-bits compilation episode.

  • Episodic Special

    SPECIAL 0x21 Christmas Special 2023

    • December 21, 2023

    Jimmy Carr hosts a special Christmas edition of 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown, packed with festive surprises. Joe Lycett and Danny Dyer take on Jon Richardson and Roisin Conaty. Rachel Riley looks after the letters and numbers, and Mr Swallow (Nick Mohammed) joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. And as a Christmas treat, Cats Does Countdown royalty Joe Wilkinson is back to help/annoy Rachel.

Season 25

Season 26

  • S26E01 Jon Richardson, Dan Tiernan, Richard Ayoade, Katherine Ryan, John Kearns

    • July 19, 2024
    • Channel 4

    Jimmy Carr hosts a hybrid of the comedy panel show and the words-and-numbers quiz, as Jon Richardson and Dan Tiernan take on Richard Ayoade and Katherine Ryan. Mathematician Rachel Riley looks after the letters and numbers, while John Kearns joins lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

  • S26E02 Sarah Millican, Tom Allen, Joe Wilkinson, Rosie Jones, Mr Swallow

    • July 26, 2024
    • Channel 4

    Jimmy Carr hosts a hybrid of the comedy panel show and the words-and-numbers quiz, as Sarah Millican and Tom Allen take on Joe Wilkinson and Rosie Jones. Mathematician Rachel Riley looks after the letters and numbers, while Mr Swallow joins lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

  • S26E03 Alan Carr, Munya Chawawa, Sarah Millican, Gary Delaney, Don Rodolfo

    • August 2, 2024
    • Channel 4

    Jimmy Carr hosts a hybrid of the comedy panel show and the words-and-numbers quiz, as Alan Carr and Munya Chawawa take on Sarah Millican and Gary Delaney. Mathematician Rachel Riley looks after the letters and numbers, while Don Rodolfo - aka Ciarán Dowd - joins lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

  • S26E04 Jon Richardson, Katherine Ryan, Richard Ayoade, Laura Smyth, Mat Ewins

    • August 9, 2024
    • Channel 4

    Jimmy Carr hosts a hybrid of the comedy panel show and the words-and-numbers quiz, as Jon Richardson and Katherine Ryan take on Richard Ayoade and Laura Smyth. Mathematician Rachel Riley looks after the letters and numbers, while Mat Ewins joins lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. Note: First broadcast on BBC UKTV in Australia and New Zealand on 24 January 2024.

  • S26E05 Richard Ayoade, Kemah Bob, Jonathan Ross, Maisie Adam, Sarah Keyworth

    • August 16, 2024
    • Channel 4

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Richard Ayoade and Kemah Bob take on Jonathan Ross and Maisie Adam. With Sarah Keyworth, Susie Dent and Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon. Note: First broadcast on BBC UKTV in Australia and New Zealand on 14 February 2024.

Season 27

  • S27E01 Sarah Millican & Thanyia Moore, Alan Carr & Josh Widdicombe, Delightful Sausage

    • January 3, 2025
    • Channel 4

    Jimmy Carr, Rachel Riley and Susie Dent are back for a brand-new series of the game show mash-up. In this first episode, Sarah Millican and Thanyia Moore take on Alan Carr and Josh Widdicombe, while comedy duo The Delightful Sausage (Amy Gledhill, Chris Cantrill) join Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

  • S27E02 Jon Richardson & Rosie Jones, Joe Wilkinson & Phil Wang, John Cooper Clarke

    • January 10, 2025
    • Channel 4

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Rosie Jones take on Joe Wilkinson and Phil Wang. Susie Dent is joined in Dictionary Corner by Dr John Cooper Clarke. And maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the letters and numbers.

  • S27E03 Jon Richardson & Guz Khan, Katherine Ryan & Joe Wilkinson, Alasdair Beckett-King

    • January 17, 2025
    • Channel 4

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Guz Khan take on guest captain Katherine Ryan and Joe Wilkinson. Susie Dent is joined in Dictionary Corner by Alasdair Beckett-King. And maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the letters and numbers.

  • S27E04 Jon Richardson & Big Zuu, Danny Dyer & Helen Bauer, Mat Ewins

    • January 24, 2025
    • Channel 4

    Jimmy Carr hosts, with Jon Richardson and Big Zuu taking on Danny Dyer and Helen Bauer. Mat Ewins joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the letters and numbers.

  • S27E05 Jon Richardson & Amy Gledhill, Richard Ayoade & Guz Khan, Sam Campbell

    • January 31, 2025
    • Channel 4

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Amy Gledhill take on Richard Ayoade and Guz Khan. Sam Campbell joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. With Rachel Riley.

  • Season Recaps

    SPECIAL 0x22 Best Bits 5

    • February 7, 2025

    Jimmy Carr and Jon Richardson are joined by a host of top comedians for a compilation of best bits from Cats Does Countdown, including Lee Mack, Sarah Millican, Alan Carr, Richard Ayoade, Katherine Ryan, Tom Allen, Judi Love, Nick Mohammed, Jonathan Ross, Rose Matafeo and Sam Campbell, along with regulars Joe Wilkinson, Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.

Season 28

  • S28E01 Richard Ayoade & Harriet Dyer, Bob Mortimer & Tom Allen, Ian Smith

    • July 25, 2025
    • Channel 4

    Bob Mortimer and Tom Allen take on Richard Ayoade and Harriet Dyer. Ian Smith's in Dictionary Corner. And Joe Wilkinson drops in - literally.

  • S28E02 Joe Wilkinson & Josh Widdicombe, Rhod Gilbert & Thaniya Moore, Frankie Monroe

    • August 1, 2025
    • Channel 4

    It's Joe Wilkinson and Josh Widdicombe v Rhod Gilbert and Thaniya Moore. Frankie Monroe joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. Plus, of course, Rachel and Jimmy too.

  • S28E03 Joe Wilkinson & Alex Brooker, Kevin Bridges & Judi Love, Brian Butterfield

    • August 8, 2025
    • Channel 4

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

  • S28E04 Roisin Conaty & Phil Wang, Joe Wilkinson & Lou Sanders, David O'Doherty

    • August 15, 2025
    • Channel 4

    Jimmy Carr, Susie Dent and Rachel Riley host the battle of numbers, letters and laughs. Roisin Conaty and Phil Wang play Joe Wilkinson and Lou Sanders. With David O'Doherty.

  • S28E05 Jon Richardson & Lucy Beaumont, Rob Brydon & Joe Wilkinson, Huge Davies

    • August 22, 2025
    • Channel 4

    Jimmy Carr, Rachel Riley and Susie Dent host as Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont take on Rob Brydon and Joe Wilkinson. With Huge Davies in Dictionary Corner.

  • Season Recaps

    SPECIAL 0x23 Best Bits 6

    • September 11, 2025

    A compilation of memorable moments from recent episodes, featuring hosts Jimmy Carr, Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Guest players include Jon Richardson, Jonathan Ross, Alan Carr, Rosie Jones, Jack Dee, Roisin Conaty, Sarah Millican, Tom Allen, Richard Ayoade, Joe Wilkinson (and his half-brother Fabio), Lee Mack, Rose Matafeo, Maisie Adam and Judi Love.

  • Season Recaps

    SPECIAL 0x24 Best Bits 7

    • September 18, 2025

    A compilation of best bits from Cats Does Countdown, featuring Danny Dyer, Joe Lycett, Lucy Beaumont, Rob Brydon, Rhod Gilbert, Katherine Ryan, Rob Beckett, Judi Love and many more.

  • Season Recaps

    SPECIAL 0x25 Best Bits 8

    • September 25, 2025

    Jimmy Carr does the presenting as Cats Does Countdown does a compilation of comedians doing comedy while also doing the word and number games that contestants do on Countdown.

  • Episodic Special

    SPECIAL 0x26 Christmas Special 2025

    • December 24, 2025

    Jimmy Carr hosts a special Christmas edition of 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown, packed with festive surprises. Jon Richardson and Daisy May Cooper take on Rob Beckett and Judi Love. Katie Norris joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. And as festive tradition dictates, Joe Wilkinson hinders Rachel Riley with the letters and numbers.

Season 29