Hard Quiz (2016–present)

1. S01E01Episode 1October 19, 2016—Tom Gleeson grills four self-declared experts in TV's funniest new quiz show. Tonight's contenders: Flags expert Sue; Brat Pack expert Liz;
2. S01E02Episode 2October 26, 2016—Comedian Tom Gleeson puts four experts to the test in his riotous new quiz show. Battling it out tonight: Wars of the Roses expert Lucy, Mil
3. S01E03Episode 3November 2, 2016—Australia's newest, hardest quiz show, finds comedian Tom Gleeson interrogating Seinfeld expert Nicolas, capital city expert Steve, Michael
4. S01E04Episode 4November 9, 2016—Tom Gleeson puts four experts to the test in Australia's funniest new quiz show. Can Simpsons expert Frances, Beethoven expert Duncan, or Co
5. S01E05Episode 5November 16, 2016—Comedian Tom Gleeson puts four experts to the test. Can World War II aircraft expert Andy, Summer Olympics expert Michael or Eurovision expe
6. S01E06Episode 6November 23, 2016—Comedian Tom Gleeson subjects four so-called experts to an interrogation. Who'll win the big brass mug: Beatles expert Joanna, Australian PM
7. S01E07Episode 7November 30, 2016—Australia's grumpiest quiz show host, Tom Gleeson, searches for Australia's knowledgiest expert. Can comedy buff Elyce get the last laugh ov
8. S01E08Episode 8December 7, 2016—Tom Gleeson hosts the quiz show where the laughs matter almost as much as the facts. Battling it out tonight: J. R. R. Tolkien fan Angie, El
9. S01E09Episode 9December 14, 2016—It's survival of the fittest as Charles Darwin expert Claus takes on Australian reality TV expert Josh, 1980s computer expert TK & Harry Pot
10. S01E10Episode 10December 21, 2016—Tom Gleeson grills four so-called experts to crown the final Hard Quiz Champion of 2016. Downton Abbey fan Kim takes on cricket expert Kiere

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01Episode 1August 2, 2017—Tom Gleeson puts four experts to the test in Australia's funniest quiz show. In this episode: Princess Diana devotee Zoe, 'Friends' fan Walt
2. S02E02Episode 2August 9, 2017—Four quizzers battle each other (and host Tom Gleeson) in TV's funniest quiz show. Tonight: South Park expert Ed, Titanic expert Simon, wive
3. S02E03Episode 3August 16, 2017—Four experts get a gruelling grilling from Tom Gleeson. Who has all the answers tonight: Queen Victoria fan Peter, Simon & Garfunkel fan Car
4. S02E04Episode 4August 23, 2017—Let's play...HARD! Tom Gleeson tests contestants on their special topics. Tonight, astronomy expert Alex, Hawke & Keating expert Andrew, Rab
5. S02E05Episode 5August 30, 2017—Tom Gleeson grills four contestants to find the Hardest Quizzer. In this episode Tom Hanks expert Robyn, George Orwell expert Conan, Austral
6. S02E06Episode 6September 6, 2017—Who's the Hardest Quizzer? Tom Gleeson tests 'Saturday Night Live' specialist Andy, Southern Cassowary connoisseur Paul, Sigmund Freud fan P
7. S02E07Episode 7September 13, 2017—It's time to play (HARD!) as Tom Gleeson grills pterosaur expert Ilona, Einstein expert Bill, Red Bull Air Race expert Daniel and 'Dynasty'
8. S02E08Episode 8September 20, 2017—Tom Gleeson grills four know-it-alls to find out who really knows it all. Amelia Earhart expert Jen, Rockford Files expert Jim, thermodynami
9. S02E09Episode 9September 27, 2017—Tom Gleeson pits four experts against each other. Competing for tonight's Big Brass Mug: Jay, a Babe Ruth expert; Brett, a Billy Joel expert
10. S02E10Episode 10October 4, 2017—Tom Gleeson probes 'Pride and Prejudice' expert Angela, Formula 1 expert Pawel, grammar expert Greg and Judy Garland expert Caitlin to deter
11. S02E11Episode 11October 11, 2017—Australian explorers expert Cheryl, Happy Days expert Paul, Bangladesh cricket team expert Arthur and Hunter S. Thompson expert Jacob fight
12. S02E12Episode 12October 18, 2017—Tom Gleeson gleefully grills four so-called experts to find the Hard Quiz champ. Tonight: ABBA expert Emilia, Apple Inc. expert Rob, board g
13. S02E13Episode 13October 25, 2017—Contestants bring the knowledge while Tom Gleeson brings the fun. Contenders include: Buffy the Vampire Slayer expert Sarah, Smashing Pumpki
14. S02E14Episode 14November 1, 2017—NBA expert Jared, Quentin Tarantino expert Ross, WWII weapons expert Peter and 'Sex and the City' expert Jess battle each other while bravin
15. S02E15Episode 15November 8, 2017—Quipping quizmaster Tom Gleeson tests Australia's Hardest Quizzers. In this episode: James Bond expert Markos, Australian birds expert Simon
16. S02E16Episode 16November 15, 2017—Only Tom Gleeson can determine which know-it-all truly knows it all. Roger Federer expert Carolyn faces Robin Hood expert Geoff, Caravaggio
17. S02E17Episode 17November 22, 2017—Tom Gleeson plays hard-to-get with his Big Brass Mug in the search for the Hard Quiz Champion. Tonight, horse expert Charles, French & Saund
18. S02E18Episode 18November 29, 2017—Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug goes to tonight's Hardest Quizzer. Will it be Avatar: The Last Airbender expert Neel, Phil Spector specialist Br

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01English Premier League, Winston Churchill, Audrey Hepburn & Australian Washing MachinesFebruary 21, 2018—Quizzing Hard with Tom Gleeson tonight: English Premier League Football expert Mark, Winston Churchill expert Tom, Audrey Hepburn expert Eve
2. S03E02Benedict Cumberbatch, Led Zeppelin, US Geography & One DirectionFebruary 28, 2018—Tom Gleeson takes four contestants through their paces to find the Hard Quiz Champ. Tonight, Benedict Cumberbatch expert Dave, Led Zeppelin
3. S03E03French Resistance, The Odyssey, Insects & John FarnhamMarch 7, 2018—Tom Gleeson dishes out the points and the putdowns as four experts vie for the Big Brass Mug. Tonight, French Resistance romantic Lisa, Odys
4. S03E04Mary McKillop, Rolling Stones Miss Marple & Sachin TendulkarMarch 14, 2018—Who'll emerge triumphant from tonight's battle of wits? Mary McKillop expert Georgina, Rolling Stones fan John, Miss Marple maestro Julia an
5. S03E05Weird Al, Edward III, Wicked & Tour de FranceMarch 21, 2018—Well-informed Weird Al expert Ben, enlightened Edward III expert Sue and the Wicked-ly wise Leigh race Tour de France expert Greg to the fin
6. S03E06Jimi Hendrix, Rolex, Futurama & Russian RevolutionMarch 28, 2018—Hendrix hardhead Peter, Rolex watch watcher Mark, Futurama fan Anna and Russian Revolution researcher Colleen battle it out to become the #H
7. S03E07Origami, Fawlty Towers, Eleanor of Aquitaine & the Pygmy-PossumApril 11, 2018—Pit your wits against Tom Gleeson in Australia's smartest comedy. Our eclectic experts are into origami, Fawlty Towers, Eleanor of Aquitaine
8. S03E08Nikola Tesla, Black Sabbath, Star Trek & the PianoApril 18, 2018—#SiblingRivalry - Does Chris know Nikola Tesla better than his brother Tim knows Black Sabbath? How will the bros go against Evie's Star Tre
9. S03E09Abraham Lincoln, The Goonies, Great White Sharks & WWEApril 25, 2018—Comedian Tom Gleeson brings the knowledge and the laughs in equal measure as four #HardQuiz contestants bring the answers. Michael (Abraham
10. S03E10Elon Musk, The Strokes, A-League & the Human EyeSeptember 19, 2018—Hard Quiz host Tom Gleeson sets the bar high as Elon Musk expert Ross, Strokes specialist Kate, A-League aficionado Kogu and human eye hotsh
11. S03E11Bon Jovi, Ned Kelly, Australian Macropods & Star WarsSeptember 26, 2018—Bon Jovi expert Nicole, Ned Kelly expert Anthony and Australian macropods expert Bec go up against James, who tackles the Holy Grail of geek
12. S03E12Alfred Hitchcock, Ironman World Championship, Tripod & FreemasonryOctober 3, 2018—Alfred Hitchcock, the Ironman World Championship, musical comedy trio Tripod... and Freemasonry?! Has Andrew gamed the system by choosing a
13. S03E13Justin Timberlake, Radiohead, Barack Obama & Classic HoldensOctober 10, 2018—Australia's smartest alecs brave Tom Gleeson's wit to be crowned Hard Quiz champion. Zara's in the tank for Timberlake, Suzanne's red-hot fo
14. S03E14Thunderbirds, Sydney Swans, Rubik's Cubes & Nuclear PhysicsOctober 17, 2018—Liv thinks Thunderbirds are go, Matt's cheering for the Sydney Swans, Brad reckons Rubik's Cubes are ripper, and Mark's nuts for nuclear phy
15. S03E15Skateboarding, Dr Maria Montessori, Duran Duran & Stanley KubrickOctober 31, 2018—Jim's expert knowledge of skateboarding goes up against Amanda's research into Dr Maria Montessori, Nicole's digging into Duran Duran and Ma
16. S03E16Pearl Harbor, Back to the Future, Muhammad Ali & Peep ShowNovember 7, 2018—It's Pearl Harbor vs Back to the Future vs Muhammad Ali vs British sitcom Peep Show in tonight's Hard Quiz smackdown. Host Tom Gleeson is cr
17. S03E17Sherlock Holmes, Tropical Cyclones, Foo Fighters & KnotsNovember 14, 2018—Sherlock Holmes scholar Damien squares off against tropical cyclone enthusiast Steve and Foo Fighters fan Jacqui, while Darren is nutty for
18. S03E18Kath & Kim, The Hunger Games, Puccini & Scotch WhiskeyNovember 21, 2018—Where else but Hard Quiz would you see contestants getting grilled on Kath and Kim, The Hunger Games, Puccini and Scotch whiskey all in a si
19. S03E19Round the Twist, Bruce Lee, Pinball & AlaskaNovember 28, 2018—In Australia's funniest quiz show you play HARD or go home (and quite often do both). Tonight, Maddie's mad for kids show Round the Twist, D
20. S03E20The Great Escape, David Bowie, Ru Paul's Drag Race & US Serial KillersDecember 5, 2018—Hard Quiz has never shied away from tackling the hard subjects, including The Great Escape, David Bowie, Ru Paul's Drag Race and US serial k
21. S03E21Meryl Streep, the AFLW, the Khmer Empire & My Little PonyDecember 12, 2018—Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug is up for grabs again! Alan, Liz, Michael and Kim go head-to-head-to-head-to-head on their expert topics: Meryl
22. S03E22Elvis, Treehouse Books, Vespas & Rugby World CupJanuary 30, 2019—Elvis superfan David goes up against Susan with the topic: Treehouse book series, Spencer with the subject: Vespas and Shah with the topic:

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01Kylie Minogue, Bathurst 1000, The Office & Cremation ExpertFebruary 6, 2019—Quizzing hard with Tom Gleeson tonight: Kylie Minogue fan Erwin, Bathurst 1000 fan Gavin, The Office fan Cale, and cremation expert Christin
2. S04E02Meccano, Alcatraz, R.E.M. & Indonesian Political HistoryFebruary 12, 2019—Tom Gleeson tests four contestants on their expert topics to find the #HardQuiz Champ. Tonight's topics: Meccano, Alcatraz, R.E.M. and Indon
3. S04E03Whales, World Geography, Life of Pi & Sir Donald BradmanFebruary 20, 2019—Tom Gleeson dishes out the points and the putdowns as four experts vie for the Big Brass Mug. Tonight's topics: Whales, world geography, Lif
4. S04E04The Big Bang Theory, the Jonestown cult, rock band Queen & TintinFebruary 27, 2019—Four experts match wits with each other while dodging witticisms from Tom Gleeson. This week's topics: The Big Bang Theory, the Jonestown cu
5. S04E05Banksias, Gilmore Girls, the American Civil War & Yes the bandMarch 6, 2019—Tom Gleeson puts another four self-proclaimed experts through the wringer in Australia's smartest quiz show. Tonight's eclectic topics are b
6. S04E06Roller Coasters, Manchester United, The Shining & the Watergate scandalMarch 13, 2019—Tom has the questions, but do our experts have the answers? Tonight's topics include roller coasters, Manchester United, The Shining and the
7. S04E07Horses, Wars of the Roses, Vintage Australian Washing Machines & Sachin TendulkarMarch 20, 2019—Fan favourites Charles, Lucy, Leon and dreamy dentist Theja get another crack at the Big Brass Mug. Topics include horses, Wars of the Roses
8. S04E08The Zimbabwe cricket team, Pokemon, the wreck of the Batavia & Absolutely FabulousMarch 27, 2019—Tom Gleeson is back with four new experts vying to be #HardQuiz champion and take home the Big Brass Mug. Tonight's topics: The Zimbabwe cri
9. S04E09The Wright brothers, The Book of Mormon, Aerosmith & the Volkswagen BeetleApril 3, 2019—What do the Wright brothers, The Book of Mormon, Aerosmith and the Volkswagen Beetle have in common? They're all topics on tonight's #HardQu
10. S04E10Bill Clinton, the planet Neptune, Taylor Swift & TV series Press GangApril 10, 2019—Four contestants, one Big Brass Mug, and a host who takes no prisoners. Tonight's expert topics: Bill Clinton, the planet Neptune, Taylor Sw
11. S04E11Joan Crawford, K-Pop group BTS, rugby hero John Eales & Jewish holidaysJuly 31, 2019—Gold Logie winner Tom Gleeson returns with brand new episodes of Australia's HARDest quiz. Experts on Joan Crawford, K-Pop group BTS, rugby
12. S04E12Steve Waugh, Luna Park, David Foster Wallace & Frank SinatraAugust 7, 2019—Tom Gleeson squeezes another four expert contestants through the #HardQuiz wringer. This week's topics: Cricket legend Steve Waugh, Sydney's
13. S04E13Dolly Parton, the Toy Story films, Pete Sampras & DogsAugust 14, 2019—Four experts, four topics, but only one Big Brass Mug. Gold Logie winner Tom Gleeson asks hard-hitting questions about Dolly Parton, the Toy
14. S04E14The Rocky Horror Picture Show, the Napoleonic Wars, Air Traffic Control & Brooklyn Nine-NineAugust 21, 2019—Tom Gleeson is back with a fresh batch of experts to compete for the Big Brass Mug. This week's #HardQuiz topics: The Rocky Horror Picture S
15. S04E15French cheese, World Chess Champions, leaders of the Soviet Union & the White StripesAugust 28, 2019—Tom Gleeson's got another Big Brass Mug to give away to the last #HardQuiz expert left standing. Tonight's topics: French cheese, World Ches
16. S04E16Croquet, Barry Manilow, retired AFL superstar Nick Riewoldt & ToenailsSeptember 4, 2019—Where does Tom Gleeson find these oddballs? Tonight's #HardQuiz expert topics: Croquet, Barry Manilow, retired AFL superstar Nick Riewoldt a
17. S04E17Battle of the DudsSeptember 11, 2019—Battle of the Duds: Four favourites get another shot at becoming Hard Quiz champion - Jim with the topic: skateboarding, Conan with the topi
18. S04E18Strictly Ballroom, the Australian Light Horse, the Bee Gees & Breaking BadSeptember 18, 2019—Four brave contestants put themselves under the #HardQuiz spotlight for a chance to win Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug. Tonight's expert topics
19. S04E19David Cassidy, Anne Frank, the 1868 Aboriginal cricket tour of England & CoffeeSeptember 25, 2019—Tom Gleeson's #HardQuiz always has something for everyone. Tonight's four expert topics are David Cassidy, Anne Frank, the 1868 Aboriginal c
20. S04E20Tanks of WWII, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, Bananarama & film ManhattanOctober 2, 2019—How would you fare against Tom Gleeson? Play with the hashtag #HardQuiz. Tonight's expert topics: Tanks of WWII, He-Man and the Masters of t

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

1. S05E01Lady Gaga, William Butler Yeats, Xanadu & TypewritersFebruary 5, 2020—Tom Gleeson and Hard Quiz are back for 2020. Vinny loves Lady Gaga, Jess is into poet William Butler Yeats, Brigid is a fan of the movie Xan
2. S05E02The Young Ones, Dr. Victor Chang, Makybe Diva & VolvosFebruary 12, 2020—Which expert dares tell Tom Gleeson he's wrong? Is it Young Ones fan Kreisha? Abhi, who admires heart surgeon Dr. Victor Chang? Simon, who l
3. S05E03Louis Armstrong, Boston Red Sox, Arnold Schwarzenegger & McDonald'sFebruary 19, 2020—Tonight's weird and wonderful #HardQuiz topics: Louis Armstrong, the Boston Red Sox, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and the history of McDonald's re
4. S05E04The Lord of the Rings, Ayrton Senna, Barbarella & Eric AbetzFebruary 26, 2020—What secret are two of tonight's contestants hiding? And is Eric Abetz really Peter's favourite senator, or did he just pick that topic to t
5. S05E05Little House on the Prairie, Amedeo Modigliani, Thylacine & RihannaMarch 4, 2020—Join Tom Gleeson for TV's most unpredictable game show! A surprising mix of contestants and topics including the Little House on the Prairie
6. S05E06U2, Home Alone, Hercule Poirot & SquidMarch 11, 2020—Tom Gleeson oversees another battle for trivia supremacy. The weird and wonderful topics are superband U2, Home Alone, Agatha Christie's Her
7. S05E07London Underground, Fremantle Dockers, Will & Grace & Elizabeth IMarch 18, 2020—Is there a more quintessential #HardQuiz topic than the London Underground? Christian's up against the Fremantle Dockers, Will & Grace and E
8. S05E081990s Disney Cartoons, Brooklyn Bridge, Kurt Cobain & BadmintonMarch 25, 2020—James Sherry is an expert on 1990s Disney cartoons because he hosted a 1990s Disney cartoon show! Can he defeat Brooklyn Bridge expert Maria
9. S05E09The Bold and the Beautiful, Helicopters, Siamese Fighting Fish & Australia's 45th ParliamentApril 1, 2020—Tom Gleeson hosts Australia's favourite quiz show. The expert topics are The Bold and The Beautiful, Helicopters, Siamese fighting fish and
10. S05E10Game of Thrones, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Grand Slam Tennis & Electronic OrgansApril 8, 2020—Forget the Iron Throne, Tom Gleeson has the Big Brass Mug! Heading into battle are experts in Game of Thrones, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Grand
11. S05E11M*A*S*H, Disneyland, Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy & Fender GuitarsApril 15, 2020—It's a battle royale as host Tom Gleeson puts four experts to the test on their specialty topics. This week's topics are M*A*S*H, Disneyland
12. S05E12The Blues Brothers, Jack Russell Terriers, Roald Dahl & Mazda MX-5April 22, 2020—The Big Brass Mug is up for grabs again on Hard Quiz, and experts in The Blues Brothers, Jack Russell terriers, Roald Dahl, and the Mazda MX
13. S05E13Battle of the Duds: Sydney Swans, Pete Sampras, Reality TV & Barry ManilowApril 29, 2020—Battle of the Duds! Which returning contestant will seize a second chance to hoist the Big Brass Mug... Sydney Swans fan Matt, Pete Sampras
14. S05E14Julia Gillard, Gossip Girl, Tiger Woods & Jack the RipperMay 6, 2020—Quizmaster-General Tom Gleeson pits a Julia Gillard diehard against a fan of teen soap Gossip Girl, a Tiger Woods obsessive, and a gentleman
15. S05E15The Clarinet, Transformers, Australian Pythons & Islamic Political MovementsMay 13, 2020—Tom Gleeson hosts a clash of epic proportions on Hard Quiz! Where else would you see the clarinet go head-to-head with Transformers, Austral
16. S05E16Rafael Nadal, Spongebob Squarepants, Dingoes & New Yorker CartoonsJuly 15, 2020—Tom Gleeson hosts the quiz show where the only prizes are glory and a Big Brass Mug. This week's topics are Rafael Nadal, Spongebob Squarepa
17. S05E17Guinea Pigs, Vintage Sneakers, Peanuts Comics & PenicillinJuly 22, 2020—Four experts battle it out on Hard Quiz: Ryan knows all there is to know about guinea pigs, Patrick has a penchant for vintage sneakers, Ste
18. S05E18Dewey Decimal System, Australian Geography, Canberra Raiders & Richard IIIJuly 29, 2020—Sue's a librarian. Can her Dewey Decimal System expertise defeat Australian geography boffin Ken, Canberra Raiders fan Chris, or Trent's kno
19. S05E19Barbra Streisand, Wolverine, Halo, & The Handmaid's TaleAugust 5, 2020—Tom Gleeson presides over the latest episode of Hard Quiz, grilling his subjects on Barbra Streisand, Wolverine, video game Halo, and The Ha
20. S05E20Arab/Israeli Conflict, Savage Garden, Chicago Bulls & SaturnAugust 12, 2020—Tom Gleeson hosts another clash of the titans on Hard Quiz, pitting against each other experts in the Arab/Israeli conflict, Savage Garden,
21. S05E21The Korean War, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ducati Motorcycles & The Great PlagueAugust 19, 2020—Tom Gleeson hosts a contest of wits. Which topic will see its nominated expert crowned Hard Quiz Champion: the Korean War, Red Hot Chili Pep
22. S05E22Kakapo, Theseus, Calculus & NeighboursAugust 26, 2020—It's a Hard Quiz lineup for the ages: Tom Gleeson grills experts in the kakapo (it's a flightless bird), Theseus (he's a mythical Greek), ca
23. S05E23Shane Warne, World War II's Dam Busters Raid, James Herriot & SurvivorSeptember 2, 2020—Host Tom Gleeson grills experts who fancy themselves on their knowledge of Shane Warne, World War II's Dam Busters raid, the novels of James
24. S05E24Sylvester Stallone, Leeds United, Labyrinths & RatsSeptember 9, 2020—In one of the Hardest, Quizziest episodes yet, four experts head into battle wielding nothing but their brains, armed with their expert know
25. S05E25Cleopatra, Allan Border, Bluey & BridgeSeptember 16, 2020—What do Cleopatra, Allan Border, ABC cartoon Bluey and the game of bridge have in common? They're all expert topics on tonight's #HardQuiz.
26. S05E26Battle of the Duds: Charles Darwin, My Little Pony, John Farnham & the Human EyeSeptember 23, 2020—It's the Battle of the Duds! Fan favourites Claus (expert topic: Charles Darwin), Kim (My Little Pony), Kevin (John Farnham), and David (The
27. S05E27Pomeranians, Alien, the Ultimate Fighting Championship & RecordersSeptember 30, 2020—Tom Gleeson drills four contestants on their expert topics until a victor emerges. This time its Pomeranians, Alien, the Ultimate Fighting C
28. S05E28Prince Charles, Dungeons and Dragons, Kill Bill & VerdiOctober 7, 2020—To be crowned Champion by host Tom Gleeson, an expert on Prince Charles must defeat a Dungeons and Dragons enthusiast, a Kill Bill devotee,
29. S05E29Prince, the Holden Torana, David Unaipon & Studio GhibliOctober 14, 2020—Tom Gleeson has questions about Prince, the Holden Torana, David Unaipon, and Studio Ghibli films, so he invited some self-proclaimed expert
30. S05E30Julius Caesar, Australian Hip Hop, Oliver Sacks & The OfficeOctober 21, 2020—Tom Gleeson brings you his quiz-show answer to The Hunger Games. Battling it out this week are experts in Julius Caesar, Australian hip hop,
31. S05E31Aircraft of the Royal Australian Air Force, Seattle Seahawks, Forrest Gump & Leonardo Da VinciOctober 28, 2020—Tom Gleeson pits four strangers against each other in a bloodthirsty battle of brains. This week's topics are Aircraft of the Royal Australi
32. S05E32Siege of Tobruk, Shaun the Sheep, the Theory of Evolution & the Ferguson TE-20 TractorNovember 4, 2020—An unforgettable line-up on this week's Hard Quiz as Tom Gleeson grills expert contestants on the Siege of Tobruk, Shaun the Sheep, the Theo
33. S05E33Tudor Monarchs, Adrian Mole, Vincent Motorcycles & SupermanNovember 11, 2020—Tom Gleeson leads a crash course in four topics so you can crush your next trivia night. This week's topics are Tudor monarchs, Adrian Mole,
34. S05E34Fred Astaire, Black Books, Bret "The Hitman" Hart & Epiphytic OrchidsNovember 18, 2020—The people are real, the questions are real, the rulings are final. This is Hard Quiz! This week: Fred Astaire, TV comedy Black Books, Bret
35. S05E35Andy Warhol, Dressmaking, Kate Ceberano & Donkey KongNovember 25, 2020—Want to learn more about Andy Warhol, dressmaking, Kate Ceberano and Donkey Kong? Well, tonight's episode will be perfect for you! Tom Glees
36. S05E36Battle of the Duds: Manchester United, South Park, Dolly Parton & World War II TanksDecember 2, 2020—Yet another Battle of the Duds! Former losing contestants make a not-so-triumphant return to reclaim the victory they never had. Tom welcome
37. S05E37James Dean, Boomboxes, Parks and Recreation & PlutoDecember 9, 2020—It's time to quiz, HARD! Tom Gleeson conducts a fight to the death among experts in James Dean, boomboxes, TV series Parks and Recreation an
38. S05E38Alexander the Great, The Golden Girls, The Vietnam War & TeethDecember 16, 2020—What do Alexander the Great, The Golden Girls, The Vietnam War, and Teeth have in common? Nothing. Join Tom for a night of random fun as he
39. S05E39Dugongs, Bob's Burgers, Space Shuttle Disasters & Pipe OrgansFebruary 3, 2021—This episode is brought to you by the letters D for Dugongs, B for Bob's Burgers, S for Space Shuttle Disasters, and P for Pipe Organs. Join
40. S05E40The Australian Constitution, Snakes, the Mitford Sisters & the Marvel UniverseFebruary 10, 2021—Tom Gleeson isn't afraid to keep asking questions until someone hoists a Big Brass Mug. His contestants tackle the Australian Constitution,

Season 5 ranked & reviewed

1. S06E01Greek Mythology, SpaceX, Rake & the Holden CommodoreFebruary 17, 2021—Quizzing hard with Tom Gleeson tonight: Greek Mythology fan Tamara, SpaceX fan Michael, Rake fan Megan, and Holden Commodore expert Jason. D
2. S06E02The Tuba, Gone with the Wind, Paul McCartney & the Battle of BritainFebruary 24, 2021—Tom Gleeson tests four experts to find the Hard Quiz Champ. Tonight's topics: the Tuba, Gone with the Wind, Paul McCartney and the Battle of
3. S06E03Alfred the Great, Bob Dylan, the British Open & DegrassiMarch 3, 2021—Tom Gleeson dishes out the points and the putdowns as four experts vie for the Big Brass Mug. Tonight's topics: Alfred the Great, Bob Dylan,
4. S06E04Wally Lewis, Mel Brooks, Mushrooms & Stephen SondheimMarch 10, 2021—Four experts match wits and dodge witticisms from host Tom Gleeson. This week's topics: Wally Lewis, Mel Brooks, Mushrooms, and Stephen Sond
5. S06E05Kanye West, Gavin & Stacey, Robert F. Kennedy & Jane AustenMarch 17, 2021—Tom Gleeson puts four more self-proclaimed experts through the Big Brass wringer. Tom tests four hopeful hotshots on Kanye West, Gavin & Sta
6. S06E06Olivia Newton-John, Collingwood FC, Garlic & Top GunMarch 24, 2021—Tom has the questions, but do his guests have the answers? Self-proclaimed experts on Olivia Newton-John, Collingwood FC, Garlic and Top Gun
7. S06E07Field Hockey, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Sister Elizabeth Kenny & MilkMarch 31, 2021—Tom Gleeson isn't afraid to keep asking questions until someone hoists a Big Brass Mug. His contestants tackle Field Hockey, Willy Wonka and
8. S06E08HMAS Melbourne, Justin Bieber, Socceroos & Jim HensonApril 7, 2021—Four vastly different contestants compete on four vastly different topics, all at the mercy of host Tom Gleeson. This week's subjects: HMAS
9. S06E09Schitt's Creek, Japanese Railways, Percy Jackson & Hank WilliamsApril 14, 2021—Tom Gleeson puts another set of contestants through their paces - and through the wringer. Tonight's topics include Schitt's Creek, Japanese
10. S06E10Ghostbusters, Pink Floyd, classic Minis & the Kim DynastyApril 21, 2021—Four contestants, one Big Brass Mug, and a host who takes no prisoners. Tom Gleeson tests his charges on their expert topics of Ghostbusters
11. S06E11Battle of the DudsApril 28, 2021—Four favourites return for a second shot at being Hard Quiz champion in the latest Battle of the Duds - Kristy (expert topic: the Arab-Israe
12. S06E12Novak Djokovic, Mary Poppins, black holes & the European UnionMay 5, 2021—Tom Gleeson squeezes another four expert contestants through the Hard Quiz wringer. Their special subjects include Tennis World Number One N
13. S06E13My Fair Lady, the Qantas Flight 32 Emergency, TikTok & Ricky PontingMay 12, 2021—Four experts, four topics, but only one Big Brass Mug. Tom Gleeson asks hard-hitting questions about My Fair Lady, the Qantas Flight 32 Emer
14. S06E14Spartacus, Glee, Penguins & the Trump PresidencyMay 19, 2021—Tom Gleeson is back to poke fun at a fresh batch of experts competing for the Big Brass Mug. Topics include Spartacus, TV Series Glee, Pengu
15. S06E15C-130 Hercules, Little Shop of Horrors, Simone Biles & World of WarcraftMay 26, 2021—Tom Gleeson is an expert at drawing contestants out of their shells, and with topics as varied as the C-130 Hercules, Little Shop of Horrors
16. S06E16Star Wars action figures, Hanging Rock, Tomorrow When the War Began & Goo Goo DollsJune 2, 2021—Tom Gleeson digs up another batch of improbable experts to battle it out for the Big Brass Mug on the topics of classic Star Wars action fig
17. S06E17The First Persian Empire, the Wiggles, TV show Scrubs & GuinnessJune 16, 2021—Hard Quiz brings together four contestants with four expert topics and puts them all under Tom Gleeson's merciless microscope. Topics includ
18. S06E18Kosciuszko National Park, the violin, Nelson Mandela & Sailor MoonAugust 18, 2021—Four brave contestants put themselves under the Hard Quiz spotlight for a chance to win Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug. The expert's topics: Ko
19. S06E19Mad Max, The House of Windsor, Bjork, & Social PsychologyAugust 25, 2021—Tom Gleeson's Hard Quiz has something for everyone. The four expert topics are Mad Max, The House of Windsor, Bjork, and Social Psychology.
20. S06E20Dracula, Hillary Clinton, Virat Kohli & Gibson GuitarsSeptember 1, 2021—Who will have what it takes to win Tom Gleeson's treasured Big Brass Mug? The expert topics include Bram Stoker's Dracula, Hillary Clinton,
21. S06E21Tenzing Norgay, diamonds, Frozen & Turnbull governmentSeptember 8, 2021—Four experts battle it out on Hard Quiz! The contestant's chosen topics include Tenzing Norgay, diamonds, Frozen, and the Turnbull governmen
22. S06E22French & Saunders, Tiger Woods, Calculus & the Brooklyn BridgeSeptember 15, 2021—It's the Battle of the Duds! Former losing contestants make a not-so-triumphant return to reclaim the victory they never had. Tom welcomes b
23. S06E23Petula Clark, How to Train Your Dragon films, periodic table, & F/A-18 HornetSeptember 22, 2021—The contestant's specialist subjects include Petula Clark, the How to Train Your Dragon films, the periodic table of elements, and the super
24. S06E24Silverchair, the 'Monster Petition', William the Conqueror & 'The Castle'September 29, 2021—Vying for Hard Quiz honours are experts on Silverchair, the women's suffrage 'Monster Petition', William the Conqueror, and classic Aussie f
25. S06E25Les Miserables, book series Grug, Meghan Markle & money launderingOctober 6, 2021—Tom Gleeson oversees another battle for trivia supremacy. Special subjects include the musical Les Miserables, illustrated book series Grug,
26. S06E26Mortal Kombat, Ace Ventura, the Kray Twins & Airbus A320October 13, 2021—Is Hard Quiz the Mortal Kombat of quiz shows? Find out when an Mortal Kombat expert faces off against fans of Ace Ventura, the Kray Twins an
27. S06E27King Henry VII, Shaquille O'Neal, dinosaurs & Priscilla Queen of the DesertOctober 20, 2021—What do King Henry VII, Shaquille O'Neal, dinosaurs and The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert have in common? They're all expert
28. S06E28Manchester City, Blue Tongued Lizards, Mariah Carey & The Babysitters ClubOctober 27, 2021—Only one winner can take home Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug! Expert topics include Manchester City, Australian Blue Tongued Lizards, Mariah Ca
29. S06E29Bob Geldof, Machine Learning, the Owl & The Matrix TrilogyNovember 3, 2021—Who will accept the Big Brass Mug from Tom Gleeson? Stepping up to the mic are experts in Bob Geldof, machine learning, the powerful owl and
30. S06E30Chernobyl disaster, Ultimate Frisbee, Wallace and Gromit & HansonNovember 10, 2021—It's a battle royale as host Tom Gleeson puts four experts to the test on their specialty topics. Topics include the Chernobyl disaster, Ult
31. S06E31Duke Kahanamoku, AC/DC, Mean Girls & Australian Dung Beetle ProjectNovember 17, 2021—The Big Brass Mug is up for grabs, and experts in Duke Kahanamoku, AC/DC, Mean Girls and the Australian Dung Beetle Project are out to get i
32. S06E32Twilight Saga, Midnight Oil, Danish Kings of England & Australian railwaysNovember 24, 2021—Quizmaster-General Tom Gleeson sinks his teeth into the Twilight Saga, Midnight Oil, Danish Kings of England, and Australian railways. Which
33. S06E33Battle of the DudsDecember 1, 2021—It's the Battle of the Duds! Fan favourites Miles, Nick, Lisa and Ash get one more crack at taking home Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug with the
34. S06E34Vintage Synthesizers, Dance Academy, Neil Armstrong & Sierra LeoneDecember 8, 2021—Tom Gleeson hosts a clash of epic proportions on Hard Quiz! Where else would you see vintage synthesizers go head-to-head with Dance Academy
35. S06E35Billy Idol, The Witcher, Stephen King's IT & '80s and '90s supermodelsDecember 15, 2021—Four contestants vie for the Hard Quiz Big Brass Mug, with their various specialty topics of Billy Idol, The Witcher, Stephen King's IT, and

Season 6 ranked & reviewed

1. S07E01LA Dodgers, Project Mercury space program, Lawrence of Arabia & 'Get Smart'February 2, 2022—Tom Gleeson returns with his Big Brass Mug to test the mettle of average Aussies with eccentric interests such as the LA Dodgers baseball te
2. S07E02Phil Collins, High School Musical, Architect Frank Lloyd Wright & Telecom PhonecardsFebruary 9, 2022—Tom Gleeson faces down a bunch of boffins battling for the Big Brass Mug. Will a fan of Phil Collins, High School Musical, or famed architec
3. S07E03Leon Trotsky, 'The Fast and the Furious', Bananas & The SunFebruary 16, 2022—Tom Gleeson has hard questions on revolutionary Leon Trotsky, film franchise 'The Fast and the Furious', fun fruit, bananas, and that ball o
4. S07E04Deep Purple, the Isle of Wight, E.T. & the Super Netball LeagueFebruary 23, 2022—What fascinating facts will emerge as Tom Gleeson dangles the Big Brass Mug in front of experts in rock icons Deep Purple, Britain's Isle of
5. S07E05Bugs Bunny, Magic: The Gathering, St Kilda Footy Club & 'To Kill a Mockingbird'March 2, 2022—To win Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug, four experts are grilled on their knowledge of cartoon critter Bugs Bunny, collectible card game Magic:
6. S07E06Kurt Vonnegut, Britney Spears, the Wayne's World movies & condomsMarch 9, 2022—Only one contestant can hoist Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug and cry "Thanks for playing HARD!" Tonight's competing topics are author Kurt Vonn
7. S07E07Goo Goo Dolls, Virat Kohli, World of Warcraft & Willy Wonka and the Chocolate FactoryMarch 16, 2022—Tom Gleeson offers a second chance at the Big Brass Mug to fans of rock band Goo Goo Dolls, cricketer Virat Kohli, online game World of Warc
8. S07E08Malaria, the Australian Greens, Toby Price & Lano and WoodleyMarch 23, 2022—Experts in malaria, the Australian Greens, Aussie motorcycle champ Toby Price and comedy duo Lano & Woodley are after Tom Gleeson's Big Bras
9. S07E09Diego Maradona, George W. Bush, the Harry Potter movies & bricksMarch 30, 2022—Tom Gleeson is hanging on to the Big Brass Mug until one expert can prove they deserve it with their knowledge of soccer legend Diego Marado
10. S07E10Australian Poetry, Mahatma Gandhi, Stargate SG-1 & Scott PilgrimApril 6, 2022—Tom Gleeson is back with the Big Brass Mug and four know-it-alls want it: an Australian Poetry afficionado, a disciple of Mahatma Gandhi, an
11. S07E11Richard Wagner, Nicole Kidman, Buddhism & the film Fight ClubApril 13, 2022—The Big Brass Mug is up for grabs again as Tom Gleeson queries another quartet of quizzers on their questionable topics: opera composer Rich
12. S07E12Agatha Christie, Adolf Hitler, Jesus Christ Superstar & FortniteApril 20, 2022—Which subject will win Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug for its expert contestant? Crime writer Agatha Christie, Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler, the
13. S07E13Jake Gyllenhaal, Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun, Mister Ed & FeetApril 27, 2022—Tom Gleeson and his Big Brass Mug are under siege from another four contestants whose wildly eclectic expert subjects include actor Jake Gyl
14. S07E14Diamonds, Social Psychology, Novak Djokovic & the Australian Dung Beetle ProjectMay 4, 2022—Battle of the Duds! Tom Gleeson faces four people foolish enough to have a second try at the Big Brass Mug with their expert subjects of dia
15. S07E15Robert Mapplethorpe, Melbourne Storm, Metallica & BridgertonMay 25, 2022—Tom Gleeson awards the Big Brass Mug to whichever expert best answers his questions about photographer Robert Mapplethorpe, NRL team Melbour
16. S07E16The Bible, Weimaraners, Green Day & Puberty BluesJune 1, 2022—Contestants who want to win the Big Brass Mug must answer Tom Gleeson's questions about their expert subjects: The Bible, dog breed Weimaran
17. S07E17Father Ted, Arnott's biscuits, Final Fantasy & Jackie OSeptember 28, 2022—Four more contestants are desperate to get their grubby mitts on Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug: superfans of nineties sitcom Father Ted, Arnot
18. S07E18L.A. Lakers, Easy Rider, Beauty and the Beast & Keeping Up with the KardashiansOctober 5, 2022—Experts in the L.A. Lakers basketball team, classic film Easy Rider, animated Disney classic Beauty and the Beast and reality television ser
19. S07E19Ratatouille, Australian Owls, the Ford Mustang & the Real Housewives of New YorkOctober 12, 2022—Four experts enter. Three will exit through the big steel doors. One will be the Hard Quiz Champion! Topics include: the animated film Ratat
20. S07E20Macbeth, Family Guy, Canadian Rock Band Rush & Disaster Movie ArmageddonOctober 19, 2022—Tom Gleeson faces an onslaught from experts in Shakespeare's Macbeth, animated sitcom Family Guy, Canadian rock band Rush and disaster movie
21. S07E21Global Financial Crisis, Miles Davis, Jackass & Comedians Hamish & AndyOctober 26, 2022—Tom Gleeson has a fistful of questions for anyone who dares covet his Big Brass Mug. Lining up are experts on the global financial crisis, j
22. S07E22Battle of the DudsNovember 2, 2022—Battle of the Duds! Tom Gleeson invites failed former contestants to humiliate themselves all over again. Vying for the dud mug are experts
23. S07E23The Phantom, Love Actually, Republican China & Eddie McGuireNovember 9, 2022—Hard Quiz: it's the quiz show so big that OTHER quiz show hosts turn up in the questions! Vying for Tom's Big Brass Mug are experts in the P
24. S07E24Bruce Springsteen, musical Hamilton & Japanese artist HokusaiNovember 16, 2022—It's another classic Hard Quiz line-up as experts on flags, Bruce Springsteen, stage musical Hamilton and Japanese artist Hokusai fight it o

Season 7 ranked & reviewed

1. S08E01Lion King, Legend of Zelda, Smallpox & Antique PursesFebruary 8, 2023—Fighting for Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug are engineer and Lion King fan Jasmine, software engineer and Legend of Zelda player Ed, nanny and
2. S08E02Typefaces, the Tasmanian Devil, Breaker Morant & Tina ArenaFebruary 15, 2023—It takes all sorts, and Hard Quiz is Australia's biggest bag of liquorice. Vying for Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug are experts in typefaces, t
3. S08E03Samantha Stosur, Freddie Mercury, Seinfeld & the Galapagos TortoiseFebruary 22, 2023—Tom Gleeson dishes out the points and the putdowns as four experts vie for the Big Brass Mug with their topics: tennis star Samantha Stosur,
4. S08E04Monsters Inc., Frida Kahlo, Pug Dogs & Australian CurrencyMarch 1, 2023—Four experts match wits and dodge witticisms from host Tom Gleeson with their subjects: animated film Monsters, Inc, artist Frida Kahlo, pug
5. S08E05PM Anthony Albanese, Grey's Anatomy, Echidnas & Rin Tin TinMarch 8, 2023—Tom Gleeson puts four experts through the Battle of the Big Brass Mug! This week's topics are Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, medical drama
6. S08E06Battle of the DudsMarch 15, 2023—It's a Battle of the Duds. Taking another shot at Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug are Bugs Bunny expert Michael, Hamilton the musical fan Miek,
7. S08E07Tony Hawk, Glenn McGrath, Mad Men & ParachutingMarch 22, 2023—Tom Gleeson is back with another four experts vying to be champion and take home the Big Brass Mug. Topics include skateboard legend Tony Ha
8. S08E08Nicki Minaj, the Platypus, Joseph Stalin & ColonoscopiesMarch 29, 2023—Fighting over Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug this week are experts on rapper Nicki Minaj, wacky Aussie favourite the platypus, murderous dictat
9. S08E09Blade Runner, Geoffrey Chaucer, F1 Driver Daniel Ricciardo & PineapplesApril 5, 2023—What do the movie Blade Runner, poet Geoffrey Chaucer, Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo and pineapples have in common? They're all topics o
10. S08E10Scouts Australia, The Incredibles, Michael Jordan & Penny Farthing BicyclesApril 12, 2023—Four contestants are after one Big Brass Mug, and host Tom Gleeson is in the way. Expert topics this week are Scouts Australia, animated fil
11. S08E11Beyonce, hit-musical RENT, Australian finches & TV classic SeaChangeApril 19, 2023—The Big Brass Mug is up for grabs again as Tom Gleeson quizzes another quartet on their questionable topics: the musical Rent, Grammy-winner
12. S08E12George Michael, The Sims, AFL team Western Bulldogs & the Cuban Missile CrisisApril 26, 2023—Tom Gleeson quizzes contestants on pop legend George Michael, video game The Sims, AFL team Western Bulldogs, and the Cuban missile crisis.
13. S08E13Encanto, Brett Whiteley, George Harrison & Man vs WildMay 3, 2023—Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug is under siege from four contestants and their eclectic expert subjects: Disney's Encanto, artist Brett Whiteley
14. S08E14Australian Zoos, rap group Salt-N-Pepa, BoJack Horseman & Anna PavlovaMay 10, 2023—Chasing after Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug this week are experts in Australian zoos, rap group Salt-N-Pepa, animated series BoJack Horseman,
15. S08E15Hello Kitty, Triumph motorcycles, Michael J. Fox & Gilbert and SullivanMay 17, 2023—Tom Gleeson awards the Big Brass Mug to whichever expert best answers his Hard Quiz questions on their expert topic: Hello Kitty, Triumph mo
16. S08E16Battle of the DudsMay 24, 2023—It's another Battle of the Duds! Tom Gleeson faces four people foolish enough to have a second try at the Big Brass Mug with their expert su
17. S08E17Morse Code, Animal Crossing, Good Will Hunting & Machin Postage StampsMay 31, 2023—It's the Hard Quiz Ashes! A pack of Poms want the Big Brass Mug and Aussie Tom Gleeson wants to bowl them out! Their topics: Morse code, vid
18. S08E18Australian Parrots, Cricket Bats, Bones & WikiLeaksAugust 2, 2023—Tom Gleeson is hanging on to the Big Brass Mug until one Hard Quiz expert can prove they deserve it - but with which topic? Australian parro
19. S08E19Android Smartphones, Sydney Opera House, AFL & TV show GladiatorsAugust 9, 2023—Four know-it-alls want Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug: an Android smartphone aficionado, a Sydney Opera House tour guide, an AFL umpire, and so
20. S08E20Australian Microbats, Minecraft, the Planet Mars & the Billy Madison MovieAugust 16, 2023—Tom Gleeson faces an onslaught from experts in Australian microbats, computer game Minecraft, the planet Mars and Adam Sandler movie Billy M
21. S08E21The Avro Lancaster Bomber, Celine Dion, The IT Crowd & African SnakesAugust 23, 2023—Tom Gleeson has Hard Quiz questions for those who covet his Big Brass Mug. Contestants are experts on the Avro Lancaster bomber, Canadian si
22. S08E22Harry Styles, Evonne Goolagong Cawley, Pulp Fiction & WheatAugust 30, 2023—What do singer Harry Styles, tennis legend Evonne Goolagong Cawley, the movie Pulp Fiction, and wheat have in common? They're all expert top
23. S08E23The Late Show, Nauru, Beekeeping & the HarpSeptember 6, 2023—Tom Gleeson puts four contestants under the grill as they battle it out over the Big Brass Mug with their expert subjects: Aussie comedy ser
24. S08E24S Club 7, Modern Family, Brisbane Broncos & Spielberg's Schindler's ListSeptember 13, 2023—An epic Hard Quiz battle featuring experts on pop group S Club 7, TV sitcom Modern Family, NRL club Brisbane Broncos and the Spielberg maste
25. S08E25Musical Come From Away, Katy Perry, the Human Immune System & DescartesSeptember 20, 2023—Tom Gleeson oversees another Hard Quiz battle for the Big Brass Mug. He welcomes alleged experts on the musical Come From Away, pop star Kat
26. S08E26The Backstreet Boys, the Pirates of the Caribbean Movies, Australian Wine & Sir David AttenboroughSeptember 27, 2023—Tom Gleeson has a Big Brass Mug and to win it, contestants must answer Hard Quiz questions about ageing boyband the Backstreet Boys, the Pir
27. S08E27Battle of the DudsOctober 4, 2023—The 200th episode of Hard Quiz is a Battle of the Duds! Tom Gleeson invites four failed contestants to humiliate themselves again. Vying for
28. S08E28Kate Bush, Bratz Dolls, Kakadu National Park & The GoodiesOctober 11, 2023—Who will accept the Big Brass Mug from Tom Gleeson... and who will be sent OUT!? On the Hard Quiz podiums are self-nominated experts in Kate
29. S08E29Scooby-Doo, The Salvation Army, The Big Lebowski & Metal Band SlipknotOctober 18, 2023—Tom Gleeson hosts Australia's favourite quiz show. Expert topics are Scooby-Doo, The Salvation Army, The Big Lebowski film and masked metal
30. S08E30Jurassic Park, Elvis, Gough Whitlam & the Charlotte HornetsOctober 25, 2023—His Royal Hardness, Tom Gleeson, quizzes his challengers' knowledge of Jurassic Park, Elvis, Ex-PM Gough Whitlam and not-very-successful bas

Season 8 ranked & reviewed

1. S09E01Godzilla, Marilyn Monroe, Swan Lake & the Whale SharkFebruary 7, 2024—Tom Gleeson hosts a clash of epic proportions on Hard Quiz! Where else would you see Godzilla go head-to-head with Marilyn Monroe, Swan Lake
2. S09E02Rod Stewart, The Sopranos, Bunnings & CholeraFebruary 14, 2024—Four contestants vie for the Hard Quiz Big Brass Mug! Which topic will triumph: Rod Stewart, The Sopranos, or Bunnings... or will cholera wi
3. S09E03Paula Abdul, 30 Rock, Chocolate & Sir Joh Bjelke-PetersenFebruary 21, 2024—Fighting for Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug in this episode are Paula Abdul fan Matthew, 30 Rock fan Patrice, chocolate connoisseur Julie, and
4. S09E04The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, James Bond, the Sydney Harbour Bridge & Victorian Women's FashFebruary 28, 2024—It takes all sorts, and Hard Quiz is a big bag of liquorice! Vying for Tom's Big Brass Mug are experts in the Real Housewives of Beverly Hil
5. S09E05Women in Greek Mythology, Shania Twain, the 7 Up Documentary Series & SpicesMarch 6, 2024—Which subject will win Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug for its expert contestant on this Hard Quiz: women in Greek Mythology, pop queen Shania T
6. S09E06Cronulla Sharks, Mulan, Doja Cat & Vintage Roller SkatesMarch 13, 2024—Tom Gleeson and his Big Brass Mug are besieged by another four contestants with eclectic expert subjects: Cronulla Sharks fan Matt, Mulan lo
7. S09E07Sex and the City, Iggy Pop, Netball Team the Diamonds & Classic Land RoversMarch 20, 2024—Chasing after Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug this week on Hard Quiz are experts in Sex and the City, punk icon Iggy Pop, Australia's netball te
8. S09E08NASCAR, Ash Barty, Sheep Shearing & the Mercator ProjectionMarch 27, 2024—Tom Gleeson awards the Big Brass Mug to whichever expert best answers his Hard Quiz questions on their expert topic: NASCAR, Ash Barty, shee
9. S09E09NBA star LeBron James, Super Smash Bros., Racehorse Phar Lap & VegemiteApril 3, 2024—It's another classic lineup of Hard Quiz expert topics on the hunt for the Big Brass Mug! Tonight, it's NBA star LeBron James, video game se
10. S09E10Metal Band Slipknot, The Lion King, Armageddon & ColonoscopiesApril 10, 2024—It's the Battle of the Duds! Fan favourites Bel (expert topic: metal band Slipknot), Jasmine (The Lion King), Takura (Armageddon) and Sam (c
11. S09E11Princess Kate, Lost in Space, the Concorde & OystersApril 17, 2024—Tom Gleeson is hanging on to the Big Brass Mug until one Hard Quiz expert can prove they deserve it - but with which topic? Princess Kate, L
12. S09E12When Harry Met Sally, Sir Douglas Mawson, the Real Housewives of Melbourne & the Sport of CurlingApril 24, 2024—Four know-it-alls try to get their hands on Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug, but which eclectic topic will win the day: When Harry Met Sally; Si
13. S09E13Van Halen, the America's Cup, the Howard Government & UK sitcom The InbetweenersMay 1, 2024—Tom Gleeson faces an onslaught from experts in Van Halen, the America's Cup, the Howard Government, and UK sitcom The Inbetweeners. Who will
14. S09E14Norman Lindsay, John Coltrane, Lana Del Rey & PompeiiMay 8, 2024—Tom Gleeson has Hard Quiz questions for those who covet his Big Brass Mug. This week's contestants are experts on Norman Lindsay, John Coltr
15. S09E15Champagne, Mata Hari, Grand Theft Auto & The HobbitMay 15, 2024—Raise your glasses to another classic episode of Hard Quiz! Chasing the Big Brass Mug in this episode are champagne lover Dave, Mata Hari af
16. S09E16Alice Cooper, Alexander McQueen, Anne of Green Gables & ChickensMay 22, 2024—Tom Gleeson puts four more self-proclaimed experts through the Big Brass wringer. Tonight's topics are Alice Cooper, fashion designer Alexan
17. S09E17The Trombone, The Last of Us, Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan & the DeLoreanMay 29, 2024—His Royal Hardness, Tom Gleeson, tests his challengers' knowledge of the trombone, video game The Last of Us, Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh K
18. S09E18Francis Bacon, Ted Lasso, Dr Dre & Che GuevaraJune 5, 2024—Quizzing hard with Tom Gleeson tonight are self-proclaimed experts in artist Francis Bacon, TV favourite Ted Lasso, rapper Dr Dre, and Lefti
19. S09E19Episode 19June 12, 2024—Tom Gleeson tests four experts to find the Hard Quiz Champion! Topics include the Carlton Football Club, sci-fi show Babylon 5, frozen glaci
20. S09E20Kim Kardashian, Skyhooks, Geocaching & Mr Olympia ContestJune 19, 2024—What do Kim Kardashian, Skyhooks, geocaching, and the Mr Olympia bodybuilding contest have in common? They're all topics on tonight's Hard Q
21. S09E21Coldplay, As Time Goes By, Capital Cities & Ada LovelaceJune 26, 2024—Tom Gleeson dishes out the points and the putdowns as four experts vie for the Big Brass Mug. Tonight's topics are Coldplay, As Time Goes By
22. S09E22Spider-Man, Cheap Trick, Marbles, Paint and PigmentsJuly 3, 2024—Four experts match wits and dodge witticisms from host Tom Gleeson. This week's topics: Spider-Man, Cheap Trick, Marbles, plus Paint and Pig
23. S09E23Rage Against the Machine, Muriel's Wedding, French & the Australian Masters Golf TournamentJuly 10, 2024—Tom Gleeson has the questions. Do our experts have the answers? Tonight's topics include Rage Against the Machine, Muriel's Wedding, the Fre
24. S09E24Lavender, Dumb and Dumber, Pac-Man & Guns N' RosesJuly 17, 2024—Tom Gleeson is back with four new experts vying to be the Hard Quiz Champion and take home the Big Brass Mug. Tonight's topics are lavender,
25. S09E25Jurassic Park, Australian currency, Kakadu National Park & BeekeepingOctober 9, 2024—It's a Battle of the Duds! Tom Gleeson faces four contestants foolish enough to have a second try at the Big Brass Mug, with their expert su
26. S09E26The Evil Dead, Drone Racing, Polar Bears & PowderfingerOctober 16, 2024—Four contestants, one Big Brass Mug, and a host who takes no prisoners. Tom Gleeson tests his charges on their expert topics of The Evil Dea
27. S09E27Knitting, Claudia Karvan, Mozart & the Great Pyramid of GizaOctober 23, 2024—Tom Gleeson squeezes another four so-called expert contestants through the Hard Quiz wringer - on their special topics: knitting, Claudia Ka
28. S09E28Brett Lee, Sonic the Hedgehog, Twin Peaks & TeaOctober 30, 2024—Four experts, four topics, but only one Big Brass Mug. Tom Gleeson puts hard-hitting questions to ordinary experts in Brett Lee, Sonic the H
29. S09E29The Crusades, Empire Records, the Volkswagen Golf & the Spice GirlsNovember 6, 2024—Tom Gleeson is back with a fresh batch of experts. This week's Hard Quiz topics are the Crusades, Empire Records, the Volkswagen Golf and th
30. S09E30George W. Bush, Anna Pavlova, Billy Idol & The SimsNovember 13, 2024—It's a Battle of the Duds! Tom Gleeson invites four failed former contestants to humiliate themselves again. Vying for the Big Brass Dud Mug
31. S09E31Shaun Micallef, Bitcoin, King Richard III & Blink-182November 20, 2024—Shaun Micallef!...is an expert topic on this episode of Hard Quiz, along with Bitcoin, King Richard III, and Blink-182. Host Tom Gleeson has
32. S09E32Blood, Russell Coight's All Aussie Adventures, Blur & the Giro D'ItaliaNovember 27, 2024—Where does Tom Gleeson find these oddballs? Tonight's Hard Quiz expert topics are blood, Russell Coight's All Aussie Adventures, Britpop leg
33. S09E33Serena Williams, Sidney Nolan, Harley-Davidsons & movie CluelessDecember 4, 2024—Hard Quiz puts four self-nominated experts under Tom Gleeson's merciless microscope. This week's topics are Serena Williams, Sidney Nolan, H
34. S09E34Anaesthesia, Michael Caine, Boeing & series SupernaturalDecember 11, 2024—Four brave contestants step into the Hard Quiz spotlight for a chance to win Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug. Tonight's expert topics: anaesthes

Season 9 ranked & reviewed

1. S10E01The Suez Canal, Jerry Seinfeld, Australian decimal coins, and Crosby, Stills, Nash & YoungJanuary 28, 2025—Quizzing hard with Tom Gleeson are self-proclaimed experts in the Suez Canal, Jerry Seinfeld, Australian decimal coins, and the folk-rock su
2. S10E02Australian Pigeons, the Harpsichord, Dirty Dancing & WrestleManiaFebruary 4, 2025—His Royal Hardness, Tom Gleeson, tests his challengers' knowledge of Australian native pigeons, the harpsichord, '80s cult classic film Dirt
3. S10E03Olivia Rodrigo, Breastfeeding, Canberra & SharksFebruary 11, 2025—Tom Gleeson puts four more self-proclaimed experts through the Big Brass wringer. Tonight's topics are Olivia Rodrigo, breastfeeding, Canber
4. S10E04Duke and Duchess of Windsor, The Kid LAROI, Blythe Dolls & ShrekFebruary 18, 2025—Tom Gleeson tests four experts to find the Hard Quiz Champion! Tonight's topics are the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, Australian rapper The K
5. S10E05William Wallace, The Wizard of Oz, Black Holes & Mammalian SpermFebruary 25, 2025—Tom Gleeson has the questions. Do our experts have the answers? Tonight's topics include William Wallace, The Wizard of Oz, black holes and
6. S10E06ABBA, llamas, Australian Ultralight Aircraft & Steven UniverseMarch 4, 2025—Tom Gleeson is back with a fresh batch of experts. This week's Hard Quiz topics are ABBA, llamas, Australian ultralight aircraft, and Steven
7. S10E07US Presidential Assassinations, Monty Python, Poker & ContraceptionMarch 11, 2025—Tom Gleeson squeezes another four so-called expert contestants through the Hard Quiz wringer: US presidential assassinations, Monty Python,
8. S10E08TV Series Community, Nail Polish, Octopuses & The Sound of MusicMarch 18, 2025—Four experts, four topics, one Big Brass Mug. Tom Gleeson puts hard-hitting questions to experts in TV series Community, nail polish, octopu
9. S10E09John McEnroe, Cocktails, Amy Winehouse & The SimpsonsMarch 25, 2025—Where does Tom Gleeson find these oddballs? Tonight's Hard Quiz expert topics are John McEnroe, cocktails, Amy Winehouse and The Simpsons. L
10. S10E10Battle of the DudsApril 1, 2025—It's a brand new Battle of the Duds! Tom Gleeson invites four failed former contestants to humiliate themselves again. Vying for the Big Bra
11. S10E11Tornadoes, the Pancreas, Eminem & Five Nights at Freddy'sApril 8, 2025—Four brave contestants step into the Hard Quiz spotlight for a chance to win Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug. Tonight's expert topics: tornadoes
12. S10E12Gene Wilder, Drag Queen Trixie Mattel, Coral & Rafael NadalApril 22, 2025—Hard Quiz puts four self-nominated experts under Tom Gleeson's merciless microscope. This week's topics are actor Gene Wilder, drag queen Tr
13. S10E13The Barbie Film, the Mona Lisa, the New York Yankees & SunscreenJuly 23, 2025—Tom Gleeson is back with four new experts vying to be the Hard Quiz Champion. Tonight's topics are the Barbie film, the Mona Lisa, baseball
14. S10E14Dennis Rodman, Mercedes Benz, The Faraway Tree and AlkanesJuly 30, 2025—What do basketballer Dennis Rodman, Mercedes Benz, the Faraway Tree book series and alkanes have in common? They're all topics on tonight's
15. S10E15Annabel Crabb, Rammstein, the Cochlear Implant & It's Always Sunny in PhiladelphiaAugust 5, 2025—Annabel Crabb is an expert topic on this episode of Hard Quiz, along with German metal band Rammstein, the cochlear implant and comedy serie
16. S10E16John Deere tractors, My Chemical Romance, Groucho Marx & The Princess BrideAugust 12, 2025 7.5Tom Gleeson hosts a clash of epic proportions on Hard Quiz! Where else would you see John Deere tractors go head-to-head with My Chemical Ro
17. S10E17Battle of the Fuddy DudsAugust 19, 2025—It’s the first ever Battle of the Fuddy Duds! Tom welcomes back four returning retirees - Dawn with Mata Hari, Kevin with The Adventures of
18. S10E18Queen Elizabeth II, Punctuation, Keytars & Cult Film The RoomAugust 26, 2025 7.5It takes all sorts, and Hard Quiz is a big bag of liquorice! Vying for Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug are experts on Queen Elizabeth II, punctu
19. S10E19The Australian Census, Anne Boleyn, Buddy Holly & Reality Series Below DeckSeptember 2, 2025—Which subject will win Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug for its expert contestant on this week's Hard Quiz: The Australian Census, Anne Boleyn, B
20. S10E20Steely Dan, Boogie Boarding, Skyrim & Noel FieldingSeptember 9, 2025—Fighting for Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug in this episode are Steely Dan devotee Liam, Boogie Boarding enthusiast Paul, Skyrim video game fan
21. S10E21Peter Sellars, The Chats, Beer & The Great Fire Of LondonSeptember 16, 2025—Four contestants vie for the Hard Quiz Big Brass Mug! Which topic will triumph: Peter Sellers, The Chats, beer... or will The Great Fire of
22. S10E22The Muppets, Pearl Jam, Meta & Fireproof AsbestosSeptember 23, 2025—Four experts match wits and dodge witticisms from host Tom Gleeson. This week's topics: The Muppets, Pearl Jam, technology company Meta and
23. S10E23Vanderpump Rules, Martin Scorsese, Insulators & ChopinSeptember 30, 2025—Tom Gleeson dishes out the points and the putdowns as four experts vie for the Big Brass Mug. Tonight's topics are Vanderpump Rules, Martin
24. S10E24Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, the Guillotine, the Human Circulatory System & Olympic SwimmingOctober 7, 2025—Four contestants, one Big Brass Mug, and a host who takes no prisoners. Tom Gleeson tests his charges on their expert topics of Teenage Muta
25. S10E25Battle of the DudsOctober 14, 2025—It's the Battle of the Duds! Fan favourites Pru (expert subject: knitting), Sarah (the Kray twins), Cameron (Spider-Man) and James (Breaker
26. S10E26Lawn Bowls, Hyaenas, Aunty Donna & The O.C.October 21, 2025—Tom Gleeson and his Big Brass Mug are besieged by another four contestants with eclectic expert subjects: lawn bowls lover Andrew, hyaenas e
27. S10E27Suzi Quatro, Multi Level Marketing, The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe & DirtOctober 28, 2025—Chasing after Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug this week on Hard Quiz are experts in Suzi Quatro, multi-level marketing, The Lion, the Witch and
28. S10E28Queen Victoria’s Children, Red Dwarf, the Sydney Roosters and SewageNovember 4, 2025—It's another classic lineup of Hard Quiz expert topics on the hunt for the Big Brass Mug! Tonight, it's Queen Victoria's Children, TV series
29. S10E29Stray Kids, Arsenal Football Club, Avatar & Australian MegabatsNovember 11, 2025—Raise your glasses to another classic episode of Hard Quiz! Chasing the Big Brass Mug in this episode are Stray Kids fan Jacqui, Arsenal Foo
30. S10E30David Fincher Films, Killer Whales, The B-52s, & Vintage Sewing MachinesNovember 18, 2025—Four contestants, one Big Brass Mug, and a host who takes no prisoners. Tom Gleeson tests his charges on their expert topics of David Finche
31. S10E31King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, Mario Kart, The X-Files & ConcreteNovember 25, 2025—Tom Gleeson has Hard Quiz questions for those who covet his Big Brass Mug. This week's contestants are experts on King Gizzard and the Lizar
32. S10E32North Melbourne Football Club, Steven Spielberg, the Ford Falcon & Billie EilishDecember 2, 2025—This week on Hard Quiz, Tom Gleeson faces an onslaught from experts in the North Melbourne Football Club, director Steven Spielberg, the For
33. S10E33Invasive Animals, the Saw Movies, Greek Tragedy Medea & SumoDecember 9, 2025—Chasing after Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug this week on Hard Quiz are experts in invasive animals, the Saw movies, Greek tragedy Medea, and s

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1. S11E01Rick & Morty, Quebec, film Bringing Up Baby & Daft PunkJanuary 6, 2026—Tom Gleeson awards the Big Brass Mug to whichever expert best answers his Hard Quiz questions on their expert topic: Quebec, classic comedy
2. S11E02French Horn, Franklin's Lost Expedition, Kookaburras, American PsychoJanuary 13, 2026—Four know-it-alls try to get their hands on Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug, but which eclectic topic will win the day: the French horn, Frankli
3. S11E03A Nightmare on Elm Street, Warren Buffett, MRI, Curb Your EnthusiasmJanuary 20, 2026—Hard Quiz puts four self-nominated experts under Tom Gleeson's merciless microscope. This week's topics are A Nightmare on Elm Street, inves
4. S11E04Fleetwood Mac, Mammoths, Disney's Aladdin, US sitcom Grace and FrankieJanuary 27, 2026—Where does Tom Gleeson find these oddballs? Tonight's Hard Quiz expert topics are Fleetwood Mac, mammoths, Disney's Aladdin, and US sitcom G
5. S11E05Noodles, Stefanos Tsitsipas, the Somerton Man, House MDFebruary 3, 2026—What do noodles, tennis legend Stefanos Tsitsipas, the Somerton Man, and US drama House MD have in common? They're all topics on tonight's H
6. S11E06Funnel-web spiders, State of Origin, the P-51 Mustang, The NannyFebruary 10, 2026—Four experts match wits and dodge witticisms from host Tom Gleeson. Tonight's contestants go head-to head while being quizzed on Australian
7. S11E07Holden Racing team, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Geordie Shore & Silence of the LambsFebruary 17, 2026—Tom is besieged by another four contestants with eclectic expert subjects: Lindy with the Holden Racing Team, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fan Blake,
8. S11E08Highgate Cemetery, Psychedelics, Die Hard & Kelly ClarksonFebruary 24, 2026—Four contestants vie for the Hard Quiz Big Brass Mug! Which topic will triumph: Highgate Cemetery, psychedelics, Die Hard, or Kelly Clarkson
9. S11E09Episode 9July 22, 2026—It's another classic lineup of Hard Quiz expert subjects on the hunt for the Big Brass Mug! Tonight, it's The Mazda RX-7, French comic serie

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