Taskmaster

1. S01E01Melon BuffetJuly 28, 2015 8.7In the first ever episode, Greg Davies and Alex Horne challenge Frank Skinner, Josh Widdicombe, Roisin Conaty, Romesh Ranganathan and Tim Ke
2. S01E02Season's bestThe Pie WhispererAugust 4, 2015 9.0Greg Davies and Alex Horne set madcap tasks for five comedians: can they identify the mystery pies? But these are no ordinary pies - these a
3. S01E03The Poet and the EggAugust 11, 2015 8.6Josh Widdicombe gives Taskmaster Greg Davies the ultimate gift that they will both remember for ever... Plus Frank, Josh, Roisin, Romesh and
4. S01E04Down an OctaveAugust 18, 2015 8.8Can Frank Skinner, Josh Widdicombe, Roisin Conaty, Romesh Ranganathan and Tim Key fill an egg cup with tears or work out how to play 'Taskma
5. S01E05Little Denim ShortsAugust 25, 2015 9.0How do you make a Swedish man blush? And can you take a giant boulder on a train? Find out as Greg Davies and Alex Horne torment their capti
6. S01E06The Last SupperSeptember 1, 2015 8.8In the series finale, as well as playing for Tim Key's fish chowder, the comics have their eyes on the inaugural Taskmaster prize. Who is be

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01Season's bestFear of FailureJune 21, 2016 9.0Doc Brown, Joe Wilkinson, Jon Richardson, Katherine Ryan and Richard Osman tackle tricky tasks, including a potato hole-in-one that will sur
2. S02E02Pork is a SausageJune 28, 2016 8.8Greg Davies judges our famous five. Jon Richardson gives his disturbing take on Three Blind Mice as he tries to create the best music video
3. S02E03A Pistachio EclairJuly 5, 2016 8.8Doc Brown, Joe Wilkinson, Jon Richardson, Katherine Ryan and Richard Osman are confronted with an intimidating man in gold chains: the mayor
4. S02E04Welcome to Rico FaceJuly 12, 2016 8.7In the penultimate episode of the series, the opponents conceal a pineapple on their person. And one of them is used as a guinea pig in a Ta
5. S02E05There's Strength in ArchesJuly 19, 2016 8.7In the last episode of the series, Richard Osman gets carried away with a shopping trolley. But who will emerge victorious clutching Greg's

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01A Pea in a HaystackOctober 4, 2016 8.5Greg Davies and Alex Horne host as Al Murray, Dave Gorman, Paul Chowdhry, Rob Beckett and Sara Pascoe encounter out-of-season snowmen and so
2. S03E02The Dong and the GongOctober 11, 2016 8.5Greg Davies sets our five comics more tenuous tasks. Who can give Alex Horne the biggest surprise when he emerges from his shed after an hou
3. S03E03Season's bestLittle Polythene Grief CaveOctober 18, 2016 9.0Al Murray goes to extreme lengths to maximise his point potential with an egg cup. Sara Pascoe swiftly becomes one of the greatest sporting
4. S03E04A Very Nuanced CharacterOctober 25, 2016 9.0In the penultimate episode of the series, can the comedians impress Greg Davies by giving an item of clothing to a passing cyclist and whisp
5. S03E05The F.I.P.November 1, 2016 8.0It's the series finale, but before Greg Davies hands over the Taskmaster trophy, which contestant has the most handsome relative? And why is

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01A Fat Bald White ManApril 25, 2017 8.0Greg Davies and Alex Horne host as Hugh Dennis, Joe Lycett, Lolly Adefope, Mel Giedroyc and Noel Fielding beautifully destroy a cake
2. S04E02Look at MeMay 2, 2017 8.0Greg Davies sets more ludicrous tasks for five comics. This time, there's long-distance painting, bread gloves, a flying trestle table and s
3. S04E03Hollowing Out a BaguetteMay 9, 2017 8.0The task onslaught continues as Greg Davies criticises the competitors' ability to camouflage themselves, herd dogs and make trailers for Ta
4. S04E04Friendship is TruthMay 16, 2017 8.5What will Mel Giedroyc do to a humble pommel horse? Should Hugh Dennis climb that high? And why are Alex Horne and Noel Fielding dancing lik
5. S04E05MeatMay 23, 2017 8.5Greg Davies and Alex Horne engage in some role play to assess the success of a throwing task. Swedishman Fred receives an intense video call
6. S04E06Spatchcock ItMay 30, 2017 8.3Expect camel carnage, carrier bag football, and the dark secrets of the Taskmaster's sleeping bag, as our five comics continue to vie for th
7. S04E07No Stars for Naughty BoysJune 6, 2017 8.0Greg Davies and Alex Horne watch with despair as five comics take on wheelie bins, bothersome bunting and an unstable mannequin in the battl
8. S04E08Season's bestTony Three PiesJune 13, 2017 8.7It's the series finale, but who will lift Greg Davies's golden head? Noel Fielding finds his soulmate, and Mel Giedroyc bites off more than

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

1. S05E01Season's bestDignity IntactSeptember 13, 2017 9.0Aisling Bea, Bob Mortimer, Mark Watson, Nish Kumar and Sally Phillips tackle futile tasks: basketball (no hands), rowing (no oars) and cuddl
2. S05E02The Leprechaun or the LesbianSeptember 20, 2017 9.0Greg Davies and Alex Horne bear witness as Aisling Bea bleeds on bread, Nish Kumar pretends he's Robin Hood, and Mark Watson feels the wrath
3. S05E03PhoenixSeptember 27, 2017 8.7Greg Davies ranks five comics in order of competency as they attempt complex tasks such as coconut costumery. Plus: can Mark Watson open an
4. S05E04Residue Around the HoofOctober 4, 2017 8.0The five task-hungry comics attempt to make Marmite. And can anyone recognise Alex Horne when he's wearing a hat?
5. S05E05A Wind-Dried PuffinOctober 11, 2017 8.7Alex Horne risks the Taskmaster's wrath by setting a cheeky unsanctioned task, and Sally Phillips locks herself in the caravan with an amoro
6. S05E06Spoony NeesonOctober 18, 2017 8.5Alex Horne has a makeover, Bob Mortimer champions sausage meat, Sally Phillips returns to the womb, and Nish Kumar has a heart-to-heart with
7. S05E07Boing BoingOctober 25, 2017 8.5In the series semi-final, Greg Davies and Alex Horne baffle the contestants by giving them bread to hold while blindfolded and calling yet a
8. S05E08Their Water's So DeliciousNovember 1, 2017 8.5Aisling Bea, Bob Mortimer, Mark Watson and Sally Phillips battle to win the Taskmaster trophy in the series finale, and Nish Kumar comes alo

Season 5 ranked & reviewed

1. S06E01The Old Soft, Curved PadlockMay 2, 2018 8.0Alice Levine, Asim Chaudhry, Liza Tarbuck, Russell Howard and Tim Vine negotiate wheelbarrow stunts, lemon towers and a wardrobe in a field
2. S06E02Season's bestTarpetersMay 9, 2018 8.5Our five comics continue their quest to win Taskmaster Greg Davies' great golden bonce. This time: darts, eggs and a doomed wind-up man on a
3. S06E03One Warm PrawnMay 16, 2018 8.5Taskmaster Greg Davies judges with fire and fury as five comics attempt baffling assignments involving spinning, baby food and bedtime stori
4. S06E04BMXing!May 23, 2018 8.5Tim Vine stands semi-naked in a box at the roadside. Russell Howard gets some macho tattoos. Alice Levine apes Leonardo da Vinci using squir
5. S06E05HMay 30, 2018 8.0Asim Chaudhry plays snooker with drainpipes, Tim Vine gets stuck in a tunnel, and Alex Horne suffers a sharp telling-off from the Taskmaster
6. S06E06We Met at MealtimesJune 6, 2018 8.5The Taskmaster makes more carefully considered judgements as his five competitors wrestle with snow globes, rubber ducks and wooden spoons
7. S06E07Roadkill Doused in SyrupJune 13, 2018 8.5Taskmaster Greg and his secretary Alex Horne set five wary comics rigorous tests, involving wet bras, skinny elephants and competitive panca
8. S06E08What Kind of Pictures?June 20, 2018 8.0Alex Horne devours a clutch of surprising chocolate eggs as Greg Davies sets more tricky challenges for the five willing comics. Plus: Tim V
9. S06E09The Bubble BrothersJune 27, 2018 8.0It's the penultimate episode of the series, and Liza Tarbuck is the leader of the pack vying to win the Taskmaster trophy. This time: hook,
10. S06E10He Was a Different ManJuly 4, 2018 8.0It's the series finale. Tim Vine does a risky impersonation. Liza Tarbuck gifts Alex Horne a messy cake. And one supreme contestant lifts Gr

Season 6 ranked & reviewed

1. S07E01The Mean BeanSeptember 5, 2018 8.3A fresh batch of contestants - James Acaster, Jessica Knappett, Kerry Godliman, Phil Wang and Rhod Gilbert - perform pointless tasks involvi
2. S07E02My Eyes Are CirclesSeptember 12, 2018 8.5Five fearless comics continue their Taskmaster battle. Phil Wang makes ogres poignant. Jessica Knappett mimics a foghorn. James Acaster goes
3. S07E03Twelve Blush Majesty TwoSeptember 19, 2018 8.0Taskmaster Greg Davies sets our five intrepid comics more tricky tasks. What really gets Alex Horne's pulse racing?
4. S07E04OLLIESeptember 26, 2018 8.3Jessica Knappett wonders how much water weighs. James Acaster presses the emergency alarm in a lift. Rhod Gilbert comes to regret smearing m
5. S07E05Lotta SoupOctober 3, 2018 8.5Rhod Gilbert endangers Alex Horne's life (again), Jessica Knappett's sunny outlook is tested by a grumpy man, and Phil Wang has fun with may
6. S07E06A Coquettish FascinatorOctober 10, 2018 8.5Greg Davies and Alex Horne host the 50th ever episode. Kerry Godliman and Jessica Knappett have a catfight. James Acaster makes Greg's face
7. S07E07The Perfect StuffOctober 17, 2018 8.7Greg Davies challenges five funny people to entertain him by completing baffling challenges. This time: crackers Christmas crackers and eye-
8. S07E08Mother Honks Her HornOctober 24, 2018 8.0Greg Davies deals out more withering looks and occasional faint praise in his role as the Taskmaster. Ever wondered what was underneath Phil
9. S07E09The Pendulum Draws the EyeOctober 31, 2018 8.0It's the penultimate episode of the series. Rhod Gilbert's at the centre of some satsuma-based controversy. Kerry Godliman and Jessica Knapp
10. S07E10Season's bestI Can Hear It GoopingNovember 7, 2018 9.5The series reaches its majestic climax. Which of our contestants will win Greg Davies' coveted golden head and become only the seventh Taskm

Season 7 ranked & reviewed

1. S08E01HelloMay 8, 2019 8.3Iain Stirling, Joe Thomas, Lou Sanders, Paul Sinha and Sian Gibson take on tasks set by fearsome Greg Davies and fearful Alex Horne. This ti
2. S08E02A Novel About Russian GulagsMay 15, 2019 8.3The race continues for Taskmaster Greg Davies' golden head trophy. Lou Sanders acquires some creepy facial hair, and the contestants make fa
3. S08E03Stuck in a Mammal GrooveMay 22, 2019 8.7Greg Davies judges the efforts of five comics who are desperate to impress him. Joe Thomas struggles with the definition of a mammal. Sian G
4. S08E04The Barrel DadMay 29, 2019 8.3Tensions bubble to the surface during an apparently simple team task. Plus: what constitutes a loo roll? And how do you entertain a toddler?
5. S08E05Stay HumbleJune 5, 2019 8.7Taskmaster Greg Davies and his loyal lickspittle Alex Horne take careful notes as Paul Sinha struggles with a basketball and Joe Thomas has
6. S08E06Rock 'n' Roll UmlautJune 12, 2019 8.7Greg Davies and Alex Horne watch in despair as Paul Sinha squats in a phone box and Iain Stirling stakes his claim for the Scottish national
7. S08E07This is TrevorJune 19, 2019 8.3Greg Davies hands down more brutally honest judgements as five comics fight among themselves to win his golden head. This time: the pink, th
8. S08E08Season's bestAquatic Sewing MachineJune 26, 2019 9.0Water, sand and beach balls contribute a seaside feel to this episode, but the jovial tone is soured by one contestant's flagrant cheating.
9. S08E09I've Been a Bit IllJuly 3, 2019 8.0In the series semi-final, Alex Horne sucks delicious dust through a makeshift vegetable straw, while Paul Sinha, Lou Sanders and Iain Stirli
10. S08E10Clumpsy Swayey Clumsy ManJuly 10, 2019 8.3There's eraser eating, camera wrecking and caravan crushing in the final episode of the series. Which of our intrepid comics will emerge tri

Season 8 ranked & reviewed

1. S09E01Join Our CultSeptember 4, 2019 8.0David Baddiel, Ed Gamble, Jo Brand, Katy Wix and Rose Matafeo make very dramatic entrances.
2. S09E02Butter in the MicrowaveSeptember 11, 2019 8.0Taskmaster Greg Davies takes five comics to task on their efforts to complete pointless tasks. Jo Brand and David Baddiel take time out to e
3. S09E03Five Miles Per DaySeptember 18, 2019 8.4David Baddiel steers a steamroller towards a representation of his childhood sweetheart, in the hope of impressing Taskmaster Greg Davies.
4. S09E04Season's bestQuispsSeptember 25, 2019 8.8Greg Davies' assistant Alex Horne is powerless in the face of Ed Gamble's creative vision. Plus: bare chests and bucking donkeys.
5. S09E05Another SpoonOctober 2, 2019 7.8Our five comics devise new ways to help Alex Horne make the Taskmaster's breakfast. Plus: former series champion Kerry Godliman makes a dram
6. S09E06Bready Bready BreadyOctober 9, 2019 8.2Jo Brand demonstrates an impressive grasp of street slang and David Baddiel takes a sledgehammer approach to a tricky problem. Plus: former
7. S09E07A CuddleOctober 16, 2019 8.0A throwing task leaves some of the contestants with egg on their faces. Jo Brand reveals her stunning psychic superpowers. Katy Wix creates
8. S09E08ShaqinahatOctober 23, 2019 8.8Greg Davies delivers angry appraisals from his comfy throne. This time: bins, balloons and a big baby. Plus: putting lyrics to the Taskmaste
9. S09E09Don't Like Them Go BangOctober 30, 2019 8.0The five comics go undercover as they try to impress Taskmaster Greg Davies with their attempts at high-level espionage. And Ed Gamble shave
10. S09E10Think About the SpiritNovember 6, 2019 8.5The grand final features tip-top teas, preposterous chickpeas and absent keys. But who will become only the ninth ever Taskmaster series cha

Season 9 ranked & reviewed

1. S10E01God's HaemorrhoidOctober 15, 2020 8.1Taskmaster Greg Davies and his sidekick Alex Horne test the wit of Daisy May Cooper, Johnny Vegas, Katherine Parkinson, Mawaan Rizwan and Ri
2. S10E02A Documentary About a DespotOctober 22, 2020 7.9Johnny Vegas yells from a tall chair. Katherine Parkinson forgets how balloons work. Richard Herring flails around in a dinghy.
3. S10E03Season's bestPoint of SwivelOctober 29, 2020 8.8Mawaan Rizwan attempts a farm-related illusion in the hope of impressing domineering Taskmaster Greg Davies. Plus: pasta disasters and catap
4. S10E04ToshwashNovember 5, 2020 7.5Daisy May Cooper flirts with a security guard, Richard Herring is surprised by chickens and Alex Horne wears sparkly high heels while operat
5. S10E05I Hate Your TrainersNovember 12, 2020 8.0Greg Davies and Alex Horne host as five task-hungry comics demonstrate their love of watermelon and Johnny Vegas bags up a passing cyclist l
6. S10E06HippopotamusNovember 19, 2020 8.0The comics are shaken and stirred by a very tricky task. Mawaan Rizwan learns a lesson about waterfowl. And Richard Herring wrings out a wet
7. S10E07Legit GlassNovember 26, 2020 8.3Mawaan Rizwan masters remote control cars. Katherine Parkinson is baffled by a giant marble. Can Daisy May Cooper decipher Richard Herring's
8. S10E08Moments of SilenceDecember 3, 2020 8.5Alex Horne gets an acting role, while Richard Herring delivers a star turn from behind a bush. Mawaan Rizwan nicks a cup of tea. Johnny Vega
9. S10E09Air Horn AndyDecember 10, 2020 8.0The comics go all out to win in the series semi-final: Richard Herring bleeds on beer mats, Mawaan Rizwan volleys oranges and Katherine Park
10. S10E10Dog Meat TrifleDecember 17, 2020 8.0In a tense grand final, Katherine Parkinson searches for a spider and Daisy May Cooper destroys a mannequin. But who will become the 10th Ta

Season 10 ranked & reviewed

1. S11E01It's Not Your FaultMarch 18, 2021 8.0Charlotte Ritchie, Jamali Maddix, Lee Mack, Mike Wozniak and Sarah Kendall catch rats and have a smashing time delivering crockery on a scoo
2. S11E02Season's bestThe Lure of the Treacle PuppiesMarch 25, 2021 8.7The contestants argue about facial hair. Mike Wozniak vaults a high fence. Lee Mack struggles to see a balloon.
3. S11E03Run Up a Tree to the MoonApril 1, 2021 8.3Lee Mack attempts an audacious hammer throw, Sarah Kendall makes sitting down memorable, and Jamali Maddix forgets his passport.
4. S11E04Premature ConkerApril 8, 2021 8.0Charlotte Ritchie climbs a ladder with some loo roll, Mike Wozniak tries out a new catchphrase, and Lee Mack terrifies an innocent member of
5. S11E05Slap and TongApril 15, 2021 8.0Greg Davies and Alex Horne set their captive band of comics humiliating missions involving cling film, fashion for insects, and face-based s
6. S11E06Absolute CasseroleApril 22, 2021 8.0Jamali Maddix decorates the Taskmaster caravan, Sarah Kendall bites into a deep-fried kiwi fruit, and Mike Wozniak leaves Greg Davies in a s
7. S11E07You've Got No ChutzpahApril 29, 2021 8.0There are fires, alarms, bizarre banquets and surprising sound effects, as our five comics complete pointless tasks under the watchful eye o
8. S11E08An Orderly SpeciesMay 6, 2021 8.5Taskmaster Greg Davies is impressed by Charlotte Ritchie's snack-munching methods and Jamali Maddix's pretty wings, as the race to win Greg'
9. S11E09Mr Octopus and PottyhandsMay 13, 2021 8.0It's all to play for in the penultimate episode of the series. Mike Wozniak issues a stark warning. Lee Mack has a makeover. And there's a s
10. S11E10Activate JamaliMay 20, 2021 8.7In an epic final featuring dunking, dinosaurs and disastrous directions, Jamali Maddix staggers around and Mike Wozniak staggers everyone -

Season 11 ranked & reviewed

1. S12E01An Imbalance in the PoppabilitySeptember 23, 2021 8.0Greg Davies sets tasks to a team of celebs comprising Alan Davies, Desiree Burch, Guz Khan, Morgana Robinson and Victoria Coren Mitchell. Th
2. S12E02Oatmeal and DeathSeptember 30, 2021 8.3The five comedic contestants continue competing against each other but for the first time this series, they'll need to show off some teamwor
3. S12E03The End of the FranchiseOctober 7, 2021 8.0Greg Davies sets more tasks to a team of celebs comprising Alan Davies, Desiree Burch, Guz Khan, Morgana Robinson and Victoria Coren Mitchel
4. S12E04Season's bestThe Customised InhalerOctober 14, 2021 8.7Greg Davies sets more tasks to contenders Alan Davies, Desiree Burch, Guz Khan, Morgana Robinson and Victoria Coren Mitchell, while his loya
5. S12E05Croissants Is CroissantsOctober 21, 2021 8.3Alan Davies, Desiree Burch, Guz Khan, Morgana Robinson and Victoria Coren Mitchell attempt seemingly pointless tasks testing their ingenuity
6. S12E06A Chair in a SweetOctober 28, 2021 8.7Alan Davies, Desiree Burch, Guz Khan, Morgana Robinson and Victoria Coren Mitchell attempt seemingly pointless tasks testing their ingenuity
7. S12E07The Integrity of the ProductNovember 4, 2021 8.3Alan Davies, Desiree Burch, Guz Khan, Morgana Robinson and Victoria Coren Mitchell attempt seemingly pointless tasks testing their ingenuity
8. S12E08A Couple of EthelsNovember 11, 2021 8.0Alan Davies, Desiree Burch, Guz Khan, Morgana Robinson and Victoria Coren Mitchell continue their quest to join the elite pantheon of greats
9. S12E09Nothing MattersNovember 18, 2021 8.5With scores tight, contestants Alan Davies, Desiree Burch, Guz Khan, Morgana Robinson and Victoria Coren Mitchell each retain hopes of being
10. S12E10Caring Uncle MinpictNovember 25, 2021 8.3On the final leg of this marathon challenge, Guz Khan joyously gobbles chocolates, Victoria Coren Mitchell attempts to decipher Alan Davies'

Season 12 ranked & reviewed

1. S13E01The Noise That Blue MakesApril 14, 2022 8.6The award-winning celebrity challenge returns, with Greg Davies as the all-powerful Taskmaster and Alex Horne as his sidekick, setting all m
2. S13E02Birdy Hand FingerApril 21, 2022 8.6All-powerful Taskmaster Greg Davies sets more perplexing and downright extraordinary tasks for Ardal O'Hanlon, Bridget Christie, Chris Ramse
3. S13E03Season's bestI Think I've Got ThisApril 28, 2022 8.8This time, in an unexpected interpretation of a task, Bridget Christie shoves a cuddly toy inside a traffic cone, to create a scene that alm
4. S13E04Shoe WhoMay 5, 2022 8.7The Taskmaster's diminutive sidekick Alex Horne suffers for his boss as he is pelted with milk and gin, while Bridget Christie has many ques
5. S13E05Having a Little ChuckleMay 12, 2022 8.7All-powerful Taskmaster Greg Davies sets more perplexing and downright extraordinary tasks for Ardal O'Hanlon, Bridget Christie, Chris Ramse
6. S13E06The 75th QuestionMay 19, 2022 8.8Greg Davies sets more perplexing and downright extraordinary tasks for Ardal O'Hanlon, Bridget Christie, Chris Ramsey, Judi Love and Sophie
7. S13E07HegMay 26, 2022 8.0There's a food and drink theme running through this week's show as Ardal O'Hanlon indulges in a plant-based snack, liquids are poured down a
8. S13E08You Tuper SuperJune 2, 2022 8.4Greg Davies sets more perplexing and downright extraordinary tasks for Ardal O'Hanlon, Bridget Christie, Chris Ramsey, Judi Love and Sophie
9. S13E09It Might Be WindJune 9, 2022 8.0Greg Davies sets more perplexing and downright extraordinary tasks for Ardal O'Hanlon, Bridget Christie, Chris Ramsey, Judi Love and Sophie
10. S13E10The House QueensJune 16, 2022 8.6Ardal O'Hanlon, Bridget Christie, Chris Ramsey, Judi Love and Sophie Duker compete, as the furious race to claim Greg Davies' gleaming golde

Season 13 ranked & reviewed

1. S14E01The Chassis, The WingsSeptember 29, 2022 6.8Greg Davies returns to set more tasks to a series of celebrity guests. Dara Ó Briain, Fern Brady, John Kearns, Munya Chawawa and Sarah Milli
2. S14E02Enormous HugenessOctober 6, 2022 8.0Dara Ó Briain, Fern Brady, John Kearns, Munya Chawawa and Sarah Millican battle to win this elaborate joust to become the 14th Taskmaster ch
3. S14E03Season's bestDafty in the MiddleOctober 13, 2022 8.5Greg Davies sets more tasks to Dara Ó Briain, Fern Brady, John Kearns, Munya Chawawa and Sarah Millican, the intrepid players hoping to beco
4. S14E04Crumbs in My BraletteOctober 20, 2022 8.0Dara Ó Briain displays a fabulous flair for folding, Fern Brady complains about being forced to tidy up, and Munya Chawawa does DIY magic wi
5. S14E05Chip BiffingtonOctober 27, 2022 8.0Sarah Millican gets her hands in some cottage pie, Fern Brady becomes Brandy Alexander, Munya Chawawa demonstrates a mastery of martial arts
6. S14E06Long-legged LobsterNovember 3, 2022 8.3Dara Ó Briain leads the pack at the halfway point of the series, but even he's baffled by a quantity of milk. John Kearns and Munya Chawawa
7. S14E07The System of Endless PlatesNovember 10, 2022 8.4Sarah Millican flails about with a frying pan, Munya Chawawa pulls off a brilliant billiards shot, and all five comics spend far too long se
8. S14E08The One That Bats DoNovember 17, 2022 8.5Fern Brady and Munya Chawawa are yet to claim a win. Can a rare tailless tiger bring them luck? Meanwhile, Dara Ó Briain gets frustrated, an
9. S14E09A New Business EndNovember 24, 2022 8.3With Dara Ó Briain holding a very slender lead in the race to claim television's most prestigious prize, this penultimate episode finds John
10. S14E10Did I Meet These Potatoes Before?December 1, 2022 8.3After nine tense episodes, it's time for the glorious grand final, featuring grapes, ducks and moon boots. Which lucky contestant will strol

Season 14 ranked & reviewed

1. S15E01The Curse of PolitenessMarch 30, 2023 8.2Greg Davies sets tasks to Frankie Boyle, Ivo Graham, Jenny Eclair, Kiell Smith-Bynoe and Mae Martin compete, the intrepid players hoping to
2. S15E02Trapped In A Loveless MarriageApril 6, 2023 8.3At Greg's request, Little Alex Horne has split his band five ways for the sake of a task. This in turn leads to Jenny Eclair imparting her k
3. S15E03I Love to Squander PromiseApril 13, 2023 7.8The comics take part in another selection of challenges, highlights of which include Jenny Eclair having a lovely time sitting on a chair wh
4. S15E04How Heavy Is the Water?April 20, 2023 7.8Kiell Smith-Bynoe finds himself playing bingo without any shoes on, Mae Martin plays an unusual but potentially brilliant drum solo and all
5. S15E05Old HonkfootApril 27, 2023 8.0Greg Davies challenges the short-term memory and musicality of contenders Frankie Boyle, Ivo Graham, Jenny Eclair, Kiell Smith-Bynoe and Mae
6. S15E06It's My Milk NowMay 4, 2023 7.5Greg Davies has some tricky judging to do when people question the definition of the colour gold and nobody understands a simple egg-shellin
7. S15E07Schrödinger's EggMay 11, 2023 8.3Contenders Frankie Boyle, Ivo Graham, Jenny Eclair, Kiell Smith-Bynoe and Mae Martin continue to address the challenges set for them. As the
8. S15E08100% BoscoMay 18, 2023 8.0Contenders Frankie Boyle, Ivo Graham, Jenny Eclair, Kiell Smith-Bynoe and Mae Martin continue to address the challenges set for them by Greg
9. S15E09Season's bestA Show About PedantryMay 25, 2023 8.4It's nearly the end of the series, and the pressure is so intense that Mae Martin immediately forgets the only rule to a task. Greg Davies d
10. S15E10A Yardstick For FailureJune 1, 2023 8.4It's the grand finale, and naturally the five comedians are all chomping at the bit to amass the most points and raise aloft Greg's mighty g

Season 15 ranked & reviewed

1. S16E01The Natural FriendsSeptember 21, 2023 7.0Comedian Julian Clary, actress writer and stand-up Lucy Beaumont, award-winning stand-up Sam Campbell, writer and comedian Sue Perkins and a
2. S16E02Hell Is HereSeptember 28, 2023 6.8Alex Horne sets the five new comics another set of challenges ranging from the cunning to the crackpot, before Greg Davies leads the all-imp
3. S16E03LanguidlyOctober 5, 2023 7.7Julian Clary destroys a table, Lucy Beaumont munches on a tree and Sam Campbell gets underneath some lint. Meanwhile, Alex Horne is subjecte
4. S16E04Dynamite ChicksOctober 12, 2023 7.8The episode sees Alex having to choke down some vaguely cylindrical meals created by the five contestants. Greg watches in wonder, delight -
5. S16E05Skateboard DivisionOctober 19, 2023 8.2Susan Wokoma finds something hidden in a flower, Lucy Beaumont gets handy with loo roll, and Julian Clary makes some kitchen receptacles loo
6. S16E06Brother AlexOctober 26, 2023 7.0Sue Perkins makes an extraordinary noise, Julian Clary gets on his hands and knees, and Lucy Beaumont creeps everyone out. Elsewhere, Sam Ca
7. S16E07I'm Off to Find a RobinNovember 2, 2023 7.7Lucy Beaumont wonders if she should risk flicking a forbidden switch, Julian Clary wonders if he needs more than one pie, while Sue Perkins
8. S16E08Never Packed a BootNovember 9, 2023 7.7Julian Clary, Lucy Beaumont, Sam Campbell, Sue Perkins and Susan Wokoma battle to win an elaborate joust to become the 16th Taskmaster champ
9. S16E09Fagin at the DiscoNovember 16, 2023 6.3It's the business end of the series, and time is running out for certain contenders to make their late run to claim Taskmaster Greg's head.
10. S16E10Season's bestAlways Forks and MarblesNovember 23, 2023 8.5The series reaches an exhilarating climax as Sam Campbell designs a small bikini, Sue Perkins forgets about the milk, Lucy Beaumont feeds he

Season 16 ranked & reviewed

1. S17E01Grappling With My LifeMarch 28, 2024 7.5Joanne McNally, John Robins, Nick Mohammed, Sophie Willan and Steve Pemberton are the formidable five hoping to pass the Taskmaster's muster
2. S17E02JumungoApril 4, 2024 7.3Greg Davies has to find a way to award points after watching Nick Mohammed sheath a water bottle with a sock, Joanne McNally tie a noose for
3. S17E03Some Impropriety?April 11, 2024 8.0The answers to a great many questions will be answered in this episode. Will Steve Pemberton's no-vowels gamble pay off? Why does Sophie Wil
4. S17E04Apropos Of ApoppoApril 18, 2024 7.5The contestants are forced to wrangle wild animals, with unpleasant results for Steve Pemberton and Sophie Willan. Plus: pickled onions, and
5. S17E05Snooker Cue Umbrella ChinApril 25, 2024 7.7Contenders Joanne McNally, John Robins, Nick Mohammed, Sophie Willan and Steve Pemberton continue their quest to be series champion. Steve e
6. S17E06A Three-Ring ManMay 2, 2024 8.0As the series passes the halfway stage and the epic battle to win Greg Davies' beautiful bonce begins to intensify. Steve Pemberton delivers
7. S17E07Season's bestDream Date TerritoryMay 9, 2024 8.5Sophie Willan shouts the name of a body part in Alex Horne's flustered face. John Robins demonstrates the power of his forearms. And can Joa
8. S17E08The Umbrella WinkMay 16, 2024 7.0Taskmaster Greg Davies has witnessed many bizarre moments, but this episode ups the ante - from oars for arms to a beatboxing wolf. And why
9. S17E09AssistantburyMay 23, 2024 6.5Alex Horne risks raising Greg Davies' hackles with a task in celebration of himself. Steve Pemberton has an expletive-laden row with a bin.
10. S17E10Ambience and InformationMay 30, 2024 8.0It's the grand final, which means one superior competitor will end this episode by clutching Greg Davies' gilded bonce to their proud chest.

Season 17 ranked & reviewed

1. S18E01The Faceless FacilitatorsSeptember 12, 2024 7.4Andy Zaltzman, Babátúndé Aléshé, Emma Sidi, Jack Dee and Rosie Jones attempt to impress the Taskmaster by searching for a seal, hurling yoga
2. S18E02...And Then a Detective Comes inSeptember 19, 2024 7.3Jack Dee has a dramatic change of wardrobe, Rosie Jones presents her new baby, Babátúndé Aléshé attaches ducks to his fingers, Andy Zaltzman
3. S18E03The Gangsters of the SeaSeptember 26, 2024 8.3As we settle into the series, it becomes clear that this race for the Taskmaster's golden face is going to be a tight one. Much is learned i
4. S18E04I'm a Girl Who Likes a Clean LineOctober 3, 2024 7.8Jack Dee takes a long riverside stroll, Andy Zaltzman risks two bites of a vegetable, Emma Sidi does some cartwheels, Babatunde Aléshé gets
5. S18E05Big Stupid ThingsOctober 10, 2024 8.4The headline news from this episode is that Greg Davies almost gags after opening a large jar - and the competition remains as close as ever
6. S18E06Season's bestA Dance As Old As Time ItselfOctober 17, 2024 8.6The Taskmaster's much-admired assistant, Little Alex Horne, has many talents. He can use a stopwatch, he can record statistics and he can co
7. S18E07Captain Jackie and The HotdogOctober 24, 2024 8.5Rosie Jones feels badly let down by her comedy hero Jack Dee, while Babátúndé Aléshé shouts about a fortune cookie. And Andy Zaltzman predic
8. S18E08The Nexus of TruthOctober 31, 2024 8.0The contestants continue as Jack Dee performs some energetic air cycling, Rosie Jones wails like a cat stuck in a cat flap and Babatunde Ale
9. S18E09The Cockle ChildrenNovember 7, 2024 8.2While the race for Greg Davies' gold-plated noggin remains too close to call, some important questions will be answered in this penultimate
10. S18E10Le GooseNovember 14, 2024 6.8Our five weary contestants compete one last time, in a grand final featuring tiny chairs, giant eggs and a honking Alex Horne. But at the en

Season 18 ranked & reviewed

1. S19E01Sometimes SpitMay 1, 2025 8.5Comedian and writer Fatiha El-Ghorri, American comedian, actor and podcaster Jason Mantzoukas, actor and writer Mathew Baynton, podcaster an
2. S19E02An Invisible Jump RopeMay 8, 2025 7.8The first team task of the series brings the usual awkwardness, but also the joys of Stevie Martin inventing a new way for humans to move, a
3. S19E03My Presumably ScrotumMay 15, 2025 8.7The contestants are released from the Taskmaster grounds to explore an old abbey, but Fatiha El-Ghorri is concerned about the aggressive wat
4. S19E04Midnight PicnicMay 22, 2025 8.0Greg Davies expertly presides over another episode of profoundly important tasks, but he may come to regret a bold promise involving his mig
5. S19E05Maybe We're the MonstersMay 29, 2025 8.5The challenge continues as Rosie Ramsey has a revelation about monster identity, Stevie Martin finds a new use for her nail varnish and Jaso
6. S19E06It's Got to Be ObsoleteJune 5, 2025 8.0The halfway point sees the competitive streak start to show in all the contestants. Sadly, this is mainly at the expense of administrator Al
7. S19E07Season's bestGlass Half MostJune 12, 2025 8.8The contest continues, with Jason Mantzoukas trying to befriend a fisherman, Rosie Ramsey displaying a talent for trotting, Fatiha El-Ghorri
8. S19E08Science All Your LifeJune 19, 2025 8.0For the 12th time this series, Jason Mantzoukas chooses violence as the solution to a task. Fatiha El-Ghorri retches into a balloon. Stevie
9. S19E09Getaway SticksJune 26, 2025 8.5It's the penultimate episode of the series, and Patatas the cat is back! Fatiha El-Ghorri knocks down an egg-shaped Alex Horne. And who's th
10. S19E10The Clever Side?July 3, 2025—A shiny-new champion is about to be crowned, but not before Fatiha El-Ghorri kicks in a door, Mathew Baynton threatens a puppy and Stevie Ma

Season 19 ranked & reviewed

1. S20E019x7September 11, 2025 8.3Greg Davies and Alex Horne welcome the latest five comics to take on the challenge - Maisie Adam, Reece Shearsmith, Sanjeev Bhaskar, Phil El
2. S20E02Cows Are Made of MilkSeptember 18, 2025 7.3The continuing challenge sees Reece Shearsmith's hand emerging from inside a bag, Sanjeev Bhaskar rotating around a hill of flour and Maisie
3. S20E03ThompsonSeptember 25, 2025 8.3The contestants have a tricky time identifying someone in the lab, leading Phil Ellis to ponder a 1980s pop group and Maisie Adam to rely on
4. S20E04Hey MateOctober 2, 2025 7.7Reece Shearsmith reacts strangely to insects, Phil Ellis and Maisie Adam are repulsed by olives and Sanjeev Bhaskar remains calm in the face
5. S20E05Bats, Bats, Hang UpOctober 9, 2025 8.0Alex Horne goes under the spotlight as a livid Maisie Adam objects to his actions in a task involving an obstacle course. Ania Magliano asks
6. S20E06Is That Number Got Curves?October 16, 2025 7.8Greg Davies presides as the series enters its second half. Reece Shearsmith builds a ladder out of chopsticks, Ania Magliano lassos a weathe
7. S20E07Drier Than You Think, ChalkOctober 23, 2025 7.5The contestants are pushed to their limits as they try to pull off a heist, pay dubious homage to their heroes and shout about foodstuffs wh
8. S20E08Season's bestAm I an Idiom?October 30, 2025 8.5Little Alex Horne has a lot of fun administering a task involving ducks and mystery. But while that may be his favourite sort of task, it's
9. S20E09A 1970s Camping KettleNovember 6, 2025 7.5All five competitors remain in with a chance of winning Greg Davies' glittering bonce. Efficient assistant Alex Horne shows off his jockey s
10. S20E10Supping From The FountainNovember 13, 2025 8.5In the mad dash to the finish line, Ania Magliano worries about leaving Phil Ellis unattended, Maisie Adam gets apple juice in her ear, Reec

Season 20 ranked & reviewed

1. S21E01Cube Is GoodApril 9, 2026 7.7Taskmaster Greg Davies and his loyal assistant Alex Horne return with a fresh set of comics: Amy Gledhill, Armando Iannucci, Joanna Page, Jo
2. S21E02Leg Up, Johnny!April 16, 2026 7.7Armando Iannucci adopts a new persona before performing a daring stunt, Kumail Nanjiani grapples with some skittles while wearing oven glove
3. S21E03A Creepy Bit Of AdviceApril 23, 2026 8.0Alex Horne treats the contestants to a song, but not everyone appreciates it. Kumail Nanjiani embraces Amy Gledhill and Joel Dommett while t
4. S21E04Lou Reed And The WomblesApril 30, 2026 8.0Greg Davies judges the competence of five comics in tasks involving a cloche, a jar of dice and giant pencils. Joanna Page holds a sheep abo
5. S21E05Season's bestI CorroborateMay 7, 2026 8.3As the series reaches its halfway point, the Taskmaster is starting to know what to expect from his current crop of comics. But even he's su
6. S21E06An Even Bigger SpoonMay 14, 2026 8.3The heated contest continues as Armando Iannucci douses a coconut in vinegar while Joel Dommett slathers another in glue. Amy Gledhill gets
7. S21E07Putting Things On ThingsMay 21, 2026 7.3Things become a little strange in the Taskmaster house as Armando Iannucci and Joanna Page contemplate an alien invasion, Joel Dommett joyfu
8. S21E08I Don't Got AnyMay 28, 2026 7.5In a departure from the generally friendly tone of the show, Alex Horne and Joel Dommett trade insults across tasks. But name-calling is the
9. S21E09Maybe Someone Else Wrote Veep?June 4, 2026 8.0It's the penultimate episode of the series, and four contestants still harbour realistic hopes of becoming the 21st Taskmaster champion... w
10. S21E10Domestic BumfluffJune 11, 2026 7.7It's the grand final, and at the end of this episode, one of our five fabulous competitors will walk away with a trophy that looks very litt

Season 21 ranked & reviewed

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Season 22 ranked & reviewed