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8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown - Episode Guide

Season 1

The Channel 4 Mash Up

Episode: S01 Special | Airdate: Jan 2, 2012

The Channel 4 Mash Up

As part of Channel 4's special 'mash-up' evening, Jimmy Carr hosts the long-running quiz show while Sean Lock and Jon Richardson compete. Will the team get beaten by the fiendish Countdown conundrum?

Channel 4's Funny Fortnight

Episode: S01 Special | Airdate: Aug 24, 2012

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Following the success of 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown earlier in the year, Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson once again take on the famous words and numbers quiz.

Season 2

Sarah Millican, Chris Ramsey, Abandoman

Episode: 2x04 | Airdate: Aug 16, 2013

Sarah Millican, Chris Ramsey, Abandoman

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.

Bob Mortimer, Adam Hills, Lee Mack, Alex Horne and The Horne Selection

Episode: 2x05 | Airdate: Sep 13, 2013

Bob Mortimer, Adam Hills, Lee Mack, Alex Horne and The Horne Selection

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.

80s Night Special: David O'Doherty, Henning Wehn, Vic Reeves, Lee Mack

Episode: 2x06 | Airdate: Sep 20, 2013

80s Night Special: David O'Doherty, Henning Wehn, Vic Reeves, Lee Mack

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.

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Season 9

Bob Mortimer, Holly Walsh, Claudia Winkleman, Isy Suttie

Episode: 9x02 | Airdate: Mar 3, 2016

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Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Bob Mortimer and Holly Walsh for more comic innuendos and unpredictable conundrums. Claudia Winkleman stands in for Rachel Riley on letters-and-numbers duty, while Isy Suttie is in Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent is in Dictionary Corner.

Rebecca Front, Kevin Bridges, Joe Lycett

Episode: 9x04 | Airdate: Mar 24, 2016

Rebecca Front, Kevin Bridges, Joe Lycett

Jon Richardson takes on team captain Sean Lock in another round of words and numbers chaos with Rebecca Front and Kevin Bridges. Joe Lycett is in the corner with Susie Dent.

Katherine Ryan, David Mitchell, Nick Helm

Episode: 9x05 | Airdate: Mar 31, 2016

Katherine Ryan, David Mitchell, Nick Helm

Katherine Ryan & David Mitchell join team captains Sean & Jon for another round of light-hearted words and numbers fun. Nick Helm assists in dictionary corner.

Season 10

Henning Wehn, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Tom Allen

Episode: 10x01 | Airdate: Aug 5, 2016

Henning Wehn, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Tom Allen

Jimmy Carr returns to host a brand new episode with Sean Lock and Henning Wehn who go up against Jon Richardson and Victoria Coren Mitchell. Tom Allen joins Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters with 'help' from Joe Wilkinson.

Roisin Conaty, Nish Kumar, Adam Buxton

Episode: 10x02 | Airdate: Aug 12, 2016

Roisin Conaty, Nish Kumar, Adam Buxton

Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Roisin Conaty go up against Jon Richardson and Nish Kumar. Adam Buxton joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, with Rachel Riley.

David O'Doherty, Natasia Demetriou, John Kearns

Episode: 10x03 | Airdate: Aug 19, 2016

David O'Doherty, Natasia Demetriou, John Kearns

Jimmy Carr returns to host a brand new episode with Sean Lock and David O'Doherty who go up against Jon Richardson and Natasia Demetriou. John Kearns joins Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

David Mitchell, Katherine Ryan, The Brett Domino Trio

Episode: 10x04 | Airdate: Aug 26, 2016

David Mitchell, Katherine Ryan, The Brett Domino Trio

Jimmy Carr hosts with Sean Lock and David Mitchell going up against Jon Richardson and Katherine Ryan. Brett Domino Trio joins Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

Claudia Winkleman, Johnny Vegas, Reginald D. Hunter, Sara Pascoe

Episode: 10x05 | Airdate: Sep 2, 2016

Claudia Winkleman, Johnny Vegas, Reginald D. Hunter, Sara Pascoe

Jimmy Carr returns to host a brand new episode with guest captain Claudia Winkleman and Johnny Vegas going up against Jon Richardson and Reginald D Hunter. Sara Pascoe joins Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters. Joe Wilkinson will also be appearing.

Season 11

David Walliams, Jonathan Ross, Joe Lycett, Isy Suttie

Episode: 11x01 | Airdate: Sep 24, 2016

David Walliams, Jonathan Ross, Joe Lycett, Isy Suttie

Jimmy Carr returns to host a brand new episode with guest captain David Walliams and Jonathan Ross going up against Jon Richardson and Joe Lycett. Isy Suttie joins Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

Lee Mack, Catherine Tate, Miles Jupp, John Cooper Clarke

Episode: 11x02 | Airdate: Oct 1, 2016

Lee Mack, Catherine Tate, Miles Jupp, John Cooper Clarke

Jimmy Carr hosts a brand new episode with guest captain Lee Mack and Catherine Tate going up against Sean Lock and Miles Jupp. John Cooper Clarke joins Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

David Walliams, Jessica Hynes, Rhod Gilbert, Sam Simmons

Episode: 11x03 | Airdate: Oct 8, 2016

David Walliams, Jessica Hynes, Rhod Gilbert, Sam Simmons

Jimmy Carr hosts a brand new episode with guest captain David Walliams and Jessica Hynes going up against Jon Richardson and Rhod Gilbert. Sam Simmons joins Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

Christmas Special: Kathy Burke, Russell Howard, Joe Lycett

Episode: S11 Special | Airdate: Dec 24, 2016

Christmas Special: Kathy Burke, Russell Howard, Joe Lycett

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.

Season 12

Stephen Mangan, Noel Fielding, Fay Ripley, The Brett Domino Trio

Episode: 12x01 | Airdate: Jan 13, 2017

Stephen Mangan, Noel Fielding, Fay Ripley, The Brett Domino Trio

Jimmy Carr hosts a new edition of the topical 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.

Phil Wang, Russell Howard, Roisin Conaty, Nick Helm

Episode: 12x02 | Airdate: Jan 20, 2017

Phil Wang, Russell Howard, Roisin Conaty, Nick Helm

Jimmy Carr hosts a comedy version of the quiz show. Jon Richardson and Phil Wang 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.

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

Episode: 12x03 | Airdate: Jan 27, 2017

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

Jimmy Carr hosts a new edition of the topical panel game with Jon Richardson and David O'Doherty who take 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.

Joe Wilkinson, Jayde Adams, David Baddiel

Episode: 12x04 | Airdate: Feb 3, 2017

Joe Wilkinson, Jayde Adams, David Baddiel

Jimmy Carr hosts the words and numbers quiz with Sean Lock and Joe Wilkinson who take on Jon Richardson and Jayde Adams. David Baddiel is in Dictionary Corner.

Michelle Wolf, Jonathan Ross, Johnny Vegas, Pappy's

Episode: 12x06 | Airdate: Feb 17, 2017

Michelle Wolf, Jonathan Ross, Johnny Vegas, Pappy's

Jimmy Carr hosts the words and numbers quiz with Jon Richardson and Michelle Wolf who take on guest captain Jonathan Ross and Johnny Vegas. Pappy's is in Dictionary Corner.

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

Episode: 12x08 | Airdate: May 1, 2017

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

Jimmy Carr hosts a new episode of the panel/quiz show mash-up, as the 8 Out of 10 Cats crew take over the words and numbers quiz. In this edition it's Jon Richardson and Chris Addison against Joe Wilkinson and Katherine Ryan, with David O'Doherty in Dictionary Corner.

Season 13

Joe Lycett, Michelle Wolf, Adam Riches

Episode: 13x01 | Airdate: Jun 22, 2017

Joe Lycett, Michelle Wolf, Adam Riches

Jimmy Carr hosts a new edition of the panel/quiz show mash-up. In this episode, Jon Richardson and Joe Lycett take on Sean Lock and Michelle Wolf, with Adam Riches in Dictionary Corner.

Season 14

Kathy Burke, Roisin Conaty, Johnny Vegas, Bob Mortimer, John Cooper Clarke

Episode: 14x02 | Airdate: Aug 25, 2017

Kathy Burke, Roisin Conaty, Johnny Vegas, Bob Mortimer, John Cooper Clarke

Jimmy Carr hosts the new series of the words and numbers quiz. In this show guest captain Kathy Burke and Roisin Conaty take on guest captain Johnny Vegas and Bob Mortimer. John Cooper Clarke joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley takes care of the letters and numbers.

Jason Manford, Alan Carr, Katherine Ryan, Ivan Brackenbury

Episode: 14x03 | Airdate: Sep 1, 2017

Jason Manford, Alan Carr, Katherine Ryan, Ivan Brackenbury

Jimmy Carr hosts the new series of the words and numbers quiz. In this show, captain Jon Richardson and Jason Manford take on guest captain Alan Carr and Katherine Ryan. Ivan Brackenbury joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley takes care of the letters and numbers.

Vic Reeves, Sara Pascoe, David O'Doherty

Episode: 14x04 | Airdate: Sep 15, 2017 (65 min)

Vic Reeves, Sara Pascoe, David O'Doherty

Jimmy Carr hosts the new series of the words and numbers quiz. In this show, captain Sean Lock and Vic Reeves take on captain Jon Richardson and Sara Pascoe. David O'Doherty joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley takes care of the letters and numbers.

Jason Manford, Joe Wilkinson, Lee Mack, Fay Ripley

Episode: 14x05 | Airdate: Sep 22, 2017 (65 min)

Jason Manford, Joe Wilkinson, Lee Mack, Fay Ripley

Jimmy Carr hosts a brand new episode of the words and numbers quiz. In this show, guest captain Jason Manford and Joe Wilkinson take on guest captain Lee Mack and Fay Ripley. Alex Horne and The Horne Section are in with Susie Dent, while Rachel Riley presides over the letters and numbers.

Christmas Special: Catherine Tate, Joe Wilkinson, Joe Lycett

Episode: S14 Special | Airdate: Dec 29, 2017

Christmas Special: Catherine Tate, Joe Wilkinson, Joe Lycett

Jimmy Carr hosts a special Christmas edition packed with comic conundrums, festive surprises and laughs aplenty. Jon Richardson and Catherine Tate team up against Sean Lock and Joe Wilkinson, while Joe Lycett joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, and maths whizz Rachel Riley is in charge of the numbers and letters.

Season 15

Joe Wilkinson, Kevin Bridges, Jessica Knappett, John Cooper Clarke

Episode: 15x01 | Airdate: Jan 19, 2018

Joe Wilkinson, Kevin Bridges, Jessica Knappett, John Cooper Clarke

Jimmy Carr hosts a brand new series of the words and numbers game. Jon Richardson and Joe Wilkinson take on guest captain Kevin Bridges and Jessica Knappett. John Cooper Clarke is in with Susie Dent and Rachel Riley is in charge of the letters and numbers.

Alan Carr, Josh Widdicombe, Joe Wilkinson, Sara Pascoe, Bill Bailey

Episode: 15x03 | Airdate: Feb 2, 2018

Alan Carr, Josh Widdicombe, Joe Wilkinson, Sara Pascoe, Bill Bailey

Jimmy Carr hosts a brand new series of the words and numbers game. Alan Carr and Josh Widdicombe take on Joe Wilkinson and Sara Pascoe, while Bill Bailey is in with Susie Dent, and Rachel Riley is in charge of the letters and numbers.

Season 16

Katherine Ryan, Roisin Conaty, Jessica Hynes, Sara Pascoe, Lolly Adefope, Morgana Robinson

Episode: 16x01 | Airdate: Jul 13, 2018

Katherine Ryan, Roisin Conaty, Jessica Hynes, Sara Pascoe, Lolly Adefope, Morgana Robinson

Katherine Ryan guest hosts a very special all female edition celebrating 100 years of women's suffrage. Roisin Conaty and Jessica Hynes take on Sara Pascoe and Lolly Adefope in the classic words and numbers quiz. Morgana Robinson appears in character as Natalie Cassidy alongside Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the numbers.

Katherine Ryan, Joe Wilkinson, John Cooper Clarke

Episode: 16x02 | Airdate: Jul 20, 2018

Katherine Ryan, Joe Wilkinson, John Cooper Clarke

Jimmy Carr hosts a brand new episode with Sean Lock and Katherine Ryan who take on Jon Richardson and Joe Wilkinson in the classic words and number quiz. Dr. John Cooper Clarke joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the numbers.

Rob Beckett, Claudia Winkleman, Mr. Swallow, Joe Wilkinson

Episode: 16x04 | Airdate: Aug 3, 2018

Rob Beckett, Claudia Winkleman, Mr. Swallow, Joe Wilkinson

Jimmy Carr hosts a brand new episode of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, as Sean Lock and Rob Beckett take on Jon Richardson and Claudia Winkleman. Plus special guests Mr. Swallow and Joe Wilkinson join Countdown regulars Susie Dent and Rachel Riley for the classic words and numbers quiz.

Roisin Conaty, Alan Carr, Joe Lycett, Spencer Jones

Episode: 16x08 | Airdate: Aug 31, 2018

Roisin Conaty, Alan Carr, Joe Lycett, Spencer Jones

Sean Lock and Roisin Conaty take on guest captain Alan Carr and Joe Lycett in the classic words and number quiz. Spencer Jones joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

Season 17

Johnny Vegas, Alan Carr, Lou Sanders, The Brett Domino Trio

Episode: 17x01 | Airdate: Jan 11, 2019

Johnny Vegas, Alan Carr, Lou Sanders, The Brett Domino Trio

Sean Lock and Johnny Vegas take on guest captain Alan Carr and Lou Sanders. Plus The Brett Domino Trio join Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the numbers.

Claudia Winkleman, Henning Wehn, Nick Helm

Episode: 17x02 | Airdate: Jan 18, 2019

Claudia Winkleman, Henning Wehn, Nick Helm

Jimmy Carr hosts a brand new episode as Sean Lock and Claudia Winkleman take on Jon Richardson and Henning Wehn. Plus, Nick Helm joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the numbers.

Joe Wilkinson, Richard Ayoade, Aisling Bea, Tom Allen

Episode: 17x03 | Airdate: Jan 25, 2019

Joe Wilkinson, Richard Ayoade, Aisling Bea, Tom Allen

Sean Lock and Joe Wilkinson take on guest captain Richard Ayoade and Aisling Bea. Plus special guest Tom Allen joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the numbers.

David Mitchell, Sara Pascoe, Ellie White, Natasia Demetriou

Episode: 17x04 | Airdate: Feb 1, 2019

David Mitchell, Sara Pascoe, Ellie White, Natasia Demetriou

Sean Lock and David Mitchell take on Jon Richardson and Sara Pascoe. Plus, Ellie White and Natasia Demetriou join Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the numbers.

Michelle Wolf, Rob Beckett, Spencer Jones

Episode: 17x05 | Airdate: Feb 8, 2019

Michelle Wolf, Rob Beckett, Spencer Jones

Sean Lock and Michelle Wolf take on Jon Richardson and Rob Beckett in the classic words and numbers quiz. Spencer Jones joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the numbers.

Joe Wilkinson, Harriet Kemsley, James Veitch

Episode: 17x06 | Airdate: Feb 15, 2019

Joe Wilkinson, Harriet Kemsley, James Veitch

Sean Lock and Joe Wilkinson take on Jon Richardson and Harriet Kemsley in the classic words and numbers quiz. James Veitch joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

Season 18

Miles Jupp, Rose Matafeo, Vic Reeves

Episode: 18x01 | Airdate: Jul 26, 2019

Miles Jupp, Rose Matafeo, Vic Reeves

Sean Lock and Miles Jupp take on Jon Richardson and Rose Matafeo, while Vic Reeves joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. Hosted by Jimmy Carr, with regular Countdown mathematician Rachel Riley looking after the numbers and letters.

Joe Wilkinson, Sara Pascoe, Sam Simmons

Episode: 18x03 | Airdate: Aug 9, 2019

Joe Wilkinson, Sara Pascoe, Sam Simmons

Sean Lock and Joe Wilkinson take on Jon Richardson and Sara Pascoe. Sam Simmons is in Dictionary Corner, while maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the letters and numbers.

Rob Beckett, Alan Carr, Sarah Millican, Nick Mohammed

Episode: 18x04 | Airdate: Aug 16, 2019

Rob Beckett, Alan Carr, Sarah Millican, Nick Mohammed

Sean Lock and Rob Beckett take on special guest team captain Alan Carr and Sarah Millican. Nick Mohammed is in Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent. With Jimmy Carr and Rachel Riley.

Sara Pascoe, Alan Carr, Tom Allen, Rosie Jones

Episode: 18x05 | Airdate: Aug 23, 2019

Sara Pascoe, Alan Carr, Tom Allen, Rosie Jones

Sean Lock and Sara Pascoe take on special guest team captain Alan Carr and Tom Allen in the classic words-and-numbers quiz, while Rosie Jones joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. Hosted by Jimmy Carr, with regular Countdown mathematician Rachel Riley looking after the numbers and letters.

Katherine Ryan, Joe Wilkinson, Adam Riches

Episode: 18x07 | Airdate: Sep 6, 2019

Katherine Ryan, Joe Wilkinson, Adam Riches

Sean Lock and Katherine Ryan take on Jon Richardson and Joe Wilkinson in the classic words-and-numbers quiz, while Adam Riches as Sean Bean joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. Hosted by Jimmy Carr, with regular Countdown mathematician Rachel Riley looking after the numbers and letters.

Christmas Special: Bob Mortimer, Lucy Beaumont, Adam Buxton, Joe Wilkinson

Episode: S18 Special | Airdate: Dec 23, 2019

Christmas Special: Bob Mortimer, Lucy Beaumont, Adam Buxton, Joe Wilkinson

Jimmy Carr hosts a festive edition of the combination of the comedy panel show and the long-running words and numbers quiz, with Sean Lock and Bob Mortimer taking on Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont. Regular Countdown mathematician Rachel Riley and lexicographer Susie Dent are on hand to adjudicate with guests Adam Buxton and Joe Wilkinson.

Season 19

Harry Hill, Rose Matafeo, Alex Horne and The Horne Section

Episode: 19x01 | Airdate: Jan 9, 2020

Harry Hill, Rose Matafeo, Alex Horne and The Horne Section

Sean Lock and Harry Hill take on Jon Richardson and Rose Matafeo, while Alex Horne and the Horne Section join Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. Hosted by Jimmy Carr with Rachel Riley looking after the numbers and letters.

Joe Wilkinson, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, The Brett Domino Trio

Episode: 19x02 | Airdate: Jan 16, 2020

Joe Wilkinson, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, The Brett Domino Trio

Sean Lock and Joe Wilkinson take on Jon Richardson and Kiri Pritchard-McLean. The Brett Domino Trio join Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. Jimmy Carr hosts. Rachel Riley takes care of the numbers.

Richard Ayoade, Katherine Ryan, David O'Doherty

Episode: 19x03 | Airdate: Jan 23, 2020

Richard Ayoade, Katherine Ryan, David O'Doherty
Richard Ayoade and Katherine Ryan join Sean Lock and Jon Richardson for the words-and-numbers game, while David O'Doherty joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. Hosted by Jimmy Carr with Rachel Riley looking after the numbers and letters.

Miles Jupp, Sophie Duker, Lee and Dean

Episode: 19x04 | Airdate: Jan 30, 2020

Miles Jupp, Sophie Duker, Lee and Dean

Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Miles Jupp take on Jon Richardson and Sophie Duker. Lee and Dean join Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

Kevin Bridges, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Spencer Jones

Episode: 19x05 | Airdate: Feb 7, 2020

Kevin Bridges, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Spencer Jones

Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Kevin Bridges take on Jon Richardson and Victoria Coren Mitchell in the classic words-and-numbers quiz. Regular Countdown maths whizz Rachel Riley and words guru Susie Dent are on hand to adjudicate, with Susie joined in Dictionary Corner by Spencer Jones.

Harriet Kemsley, Chris McCausland, Nick Helm

Episode: 19x06 | Airdate: Feb 14, 2020

Harriet Kemsley, Chris McCausland, Nick Helm

Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Harriet Kemsley take on Jon Richardson and Chris McCausland. Nick Helm is with Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. Joe Wilkinson joins Rachel Riley at the numbers board.

Season 20

Joe Wilkinson, Kerry Godliman, Mr. Swallow

Episode: 20x01 | Airdate: Jul 31, 2020

Joe Wilkinson, Kerry Godliman, Mr. Swallow

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.

Tom Allen, Rosie Jones, Sean Bean

Episode: 20x02 | Airdate: Aug 7, 2020

Tom Allen, Rosie Jones, Sean Bean

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

Best Bits 1

Episode: S20 Special | Airdate: Aug 21, 2020

Best Bits 1

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.

Best Bits 2

Episode: S20 Special | Airdate: Aug 28, 2020

Best Bits 2

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.

Christmas Special: Sarah Millican, David Mitchell, David O'Doherty

Episode: S20 Special | Airdate: Dec 21, 2020

Christmas Special: Sarah Millican, David Mitchell, David O'Doherty

Jimmy Carr hosts a festive-themed edition of the words and numbers game, with Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Jon Richardson and Sarah Millican face off against Sean Lock and David Mitchell. David O'Doherty joins Susie in Dictionary Corner.

Season 21

Katherine Ryan, Joe Lycett, Johnny Vegas, Christopher Bliss

Episode: 21x01 | Airdate: Jan 14, 2021

Katherine Ryan, Joe Lycett, Johnny Vegas, Christopher Bliss

Katherine Ryan and Joe Lycett take on Johnny Vegas and Sean Lock in the words-and-numbers game, while would-be novelist Christopher Bliss joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. Hosted by Jimmy Carr with Rachel Riley looking after the numbers and letters.

Paul Foot, Angela Barnes, John Cooper Clarke

Episode: 21x02 | Airdate: Jan 21, 2021

Paul Foot, Angela Barnes, John Cooper Clarke

Jimmy Carr hosts the game of words and numbers, with Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Sean Lock and Paul Foot play against Jon Richardson and Angela Barnes while John Cooper Clarke joins Susie in Dictionary Corner.

Harriet Kemsley, Joe Lycett, Mat Ewins

Episode: 21x03 | Airdate: Jan 28, 2021

Harriet Kemsley, Joe Lycett, Mat Ewins

Sean Lock and Harriet Kemsley take on Jon Richardson and Joe Lycett in the words-and-numbers game, while Mat Ewins joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

Sara Pascoe, Richard Ayoade, Nick Helm

Episode: 21x04 | Airdate: Feb 4, 2021

Sara Pascoe, Richard Ayoade, Nick Helm

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.

Lucy Beaumont, Roisin Conaty, Joe Wilkinson, Bec Hill

Episode: 21x05 | Airdate: Feb 11, 2021

Lucy Beaumont, Roisin Conaty, Joe Wilkinson, Bec Hill

Jimmy Carr hosts the game show mash-up, with Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont take on Roisin Conaty and Joe Wilkinson in the comedy words-and-numbers game, while Bec Hill joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

Joe Wilkinson, Lee Mack, Katherine Ryan, The Brett Domino Trio

Episode: 21x06 | Airdate: Feb 18, 2021

Joe Wilkinson, Lee Mack, Katherine Ryan, The Brett Domino Trio

Jon Richardson and Joe Wilkinson take on Lee Mack and Katherine Ryan in the comedy words-and-numbers game, while The Brett Domino Trio join Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. Hosted by Jimmy Carr, with Rachel Riley looking after the numbers and letters.

Season 22

Roisin Conaty, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Rob Beckett, Huge Davies

Episode: 22x01 | Airdate: Jan 7, 2022

Roisin Conaty, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Rob Beckett, Huge Davies

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.

Roisin Conaty, Asim Chaudhry, Josh Widdicombe, Bill Bailey

Episode: 22x03 | Airdate: Jan 21, 2022

Roisin Conaty, Asim Chaudhry, Josh Widdicombe, Bill Bailey

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.

Lee Mack, Joe Wilkinson, Jessica Knappett, Nigel Ng

Episode: 22x04 | Airdate: Jan 28, 2022

Lee Mack, Joe Wilkinson, Jessica Knappett, Nigel Ng

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.

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

Episode: 22x05 | Airdate: Feb 4, 2022

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

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.

Sean Lock, Harry Hill, Rosie Jones, Nick Mohammed

Episode: 22x06 | Airdate: Feb 11, 2022

Sean Lock, Harry Hill, Rosie Jones, Nick Mohammed

In his final appearance the late Sean Lock is joined by Harry Hill as they take on Jon Richardson and Rosie Jones. Mr Swallow, aka Nick Mohammed, is in Dictionary Corner. Jimmy Carr hosts, while regular Countdown mathematician Rachel Riley and lexicographer Susie Dent are on hand to adjudicate.

Season 23

Lucy Beaumont, Richard Ayoade, Joe Wilkinson, Finlay Christie

Episode: 23x01 | Airdate: Jul 29, 2022

Lucy Beaumont, Richard Ayoade, Joe Wilkinson, Finlay Christie

Jimmy Carr hosts a combination of the comedy panel show and the long-running words-and-numbers quiz, with Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont taking on Richard Ayoade and Joe Wilkinson. Regular Countdown mathematician Rachel Riley and lexicographer Susie Dent are on hand to adjudicate, alongside Dictionary Corner guest Finlay Christie.

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

Episode: 23x02 | Airdate: Aug 5, 2022

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

Jimmy Carr hosts and regular Countdown mathematician Rachel Riley and lexicographer Susie Dent are on hand to adjudicate Alan Carr and Harriet Kemsley play against Jonathan Ross and Maisie Adam. Huge Davies is in Dictionary Corner.

Jo Brand, Joe Wilkinson, Jamali Maddix, Rachel Parris

Episode: 23x03 | Airdate: Aug 12, 2022

Jo Brand, Joe Wilkinson, Jamali Maddix, Rachel Parris

Jimmy Carr hosts and regular Countdown mathematician Rachel Riley and lexicographer Susie Dent are on hand to adjudicate as Jon Richardson and Jo Brand take on Joe Wilkinson and Jamali Maddix. Rachel Parris is in Dictionary Corner.

Richard Ayoade, Sara Pascoe, Chris McCausland, Morgana Robinson

Episode: 23x04 | Airdate: Aug 19, 2022

Richard Ayoade, Sara Pascoe, Chris McCausland, Morgana Robinson

Jimmy Carr hosts the comedy words-and-numbers quiz as Richard Ayoade and Sara Pascoe take on Jon Richardson and Chris McCausland. Regular Countdown mathematician Rachel Riley and lexicographer Susie Dent are on hand to adjudicate, aided by Morgana Robinson in Dictionary Corner.

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

Episode: 23x05 | Airdate: Aug 26, 2022

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Jimmy Carr hosts the comedy words-and-numbers quiz as Roisin Conaty and Joe Wilkinson take on Jon Richardson and Nabil Abdulrashid. Regular Countdown mathematician Rachel Riley and lexicographer Susie Dent are on hand to adjudicate, aided by David O'Doherty in Dictionary Corner.

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

Episode: 23x06 | Airdate: Sep 2, 2022

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Jimmy Carr hosts a combination of the comedy panel show and the long-running words and numbers quiz, with Jonathan Ross and Russell Kane taking on Alan Carr and Judi Love. Regular Countdown mathematician Rachel Riley and lexicographer Susie Dent are on hand to adjudicate, while Josh Jones is in Dictionary Corner.

Christmas Special: Jack Dee, Lee Mack, Rose Matafeo, Stevie Martin, Joe Wilkinson

Episode: S23 Special | Airdate: Dec 23, 2022

Christmas Special: Jack Dee, Lee Mack, Rose Matafeo, Stevie Martin, Joe Wilkinson

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

Best Bits 3

Episode: 24x03 | Airdate: Aug 18, 2023

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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.

Best Bits 4

Episode: 24x04 | Airdate: Aug 25, 2023

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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, Joe Wilkinson, Lucy Beaumont, Bob Mortimer, Rosie Jones, Paul Foot, Kevin Bridges, Nick Helm and Victoria Coren-Mitchell among others.

Christmas Special: Joe Lycett, Danny Dyer, Roisin Conaty, Mr. Swallow, Joe Wilkinson

Episode: S24 Special | Airdate: Dec 21, 2023

Christmas Special: Joe Lycett, Danny Dyer, Roisin Conaty, Mr. Swallow, Joe Wilkinson

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

Harriet Kemsley, Lee Mack, Munya Chawawa, David O'Doherty

Episode: 25x01 | Airdate: Jan 12, 2024

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Jimmy Carr hosts the anarchic letters and numbers mash-up, with Countdown regulars Susie Dent and Rachel Riley. Jon Richardson and Harriet Kemsley take on Lee Mack and Munya Chawawa, while David O'Doherty joins Susie in Dictionary Corner.

Rhod Gilbert, Sarah Millican, Judi Love, Joe Lycett, Jazz Emu

Episode: 25x04 | Airdate: Feb 2, 2024

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Jimmy Carr hosts the words and numbers game show mash-up, with Countdown regulars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Rhod Gilbert and Sarah Millican take on Judi Love and Joe Lycett, while Jazz Emu joins Susie in Dictionary Corner.

Asim Chaudhry, Joe Wilkinson, Roisin Conaty, Lucy Pearman

Episode: 25x05 | Airdate: Feb 9, 2024

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Jimmy Carr presents as Jon Richardson and Asim Chaudhry take on Joe Wilkinson and Roisin Conaty. Lucy Pearman is in Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

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