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The Cube

TV·2009–2021·10 seasons, 73 episodes·ITV1·50m

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The Cube is a triple BAFTA Award–winning British game show which first aired on ITV on 22 August 2009. Presented by Phillip Schofield, it offers contestants the chance to win a top prize of £250,000 by completing challenges from within a 4m × 4m × 4m Perspex cube. The show is based on the idea that even straightforward tasks become extremely challenging when confined and put under pressure in front of a large live studio audience. Once inside, contestants can feel both claustrophobic and disorientated. Using "state-of-the-art filming techniques", the show aims to demonstrate the intense anxiety which contestants undergo as they progress through each task. Colin McFarlane provides the disembodied voice of The Cube, who explains the rules of the games.

Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01Episode 1S05E01 · 9.0Phillip Schofield presents another edition of the game show.

Episodes by season

Season017Episodes2009AiredSeason avg
  1. S01E01Episode 1August 22, 2009Dean Chase, a taxi driver from Clacton-on-Sea and air hostess Rhian Tippett enter The Cube in attempt to beat the challenges and win the £25
  2. S01E02Episode 2August 29, 2009Support Manager Fay Greaves from Ipswich and Nicky Sanford, a personal trainer from London enter The Cube in attempt to beat the challenges
  3. S01E03Episode 3September 5, 2009JJ Bird, a boxer from Peterborough and Norman Bennett, a mini bus driver from Hove enter The Cube in an attempt to beat the challenges and w
  4. S01E04Episode 4September 12, 2009Richard Jordon, a business coach and trainer from Liverpool and Debbie Markley, a PA from Croydon enter The Cube in attempt to win the top c
  5. S01E05Episode 5September 19, 2009Jonny Lowery, an electrical control engineer from Ipswich enters The Cube in an attempt to win the top cash prize of £250,000.
  6. S01E06Episode 6September 26, 2009Dale Critchley, a fire fighter from Gloucester and Mel Smith, a student from Lancashire enter The Cube in attempt to win the £250,000 cash p
  7. S01E07Episode 7October 3, 2009Maria Grimmett, a retired theatre worker from Northamptonshire and Faisal Abdalla a sales assistant from Hampton enter The Cube in an attemp

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Season0211Episodes2010–11AiredSeason avg
  1. S02E01Episode 1September 19, 2010Phillip Schofield returns with a new series of the challenge series. In this edition, Hurling Instructor Kevin enters The Cube in an attempt
  2. S02E02Episode 2September 26, 2010PE teacher Clemina and Darts playing, truck driver Mark enter The Cube in an attempt to win £250,000.
  3. S02E03Episode 3October 3, 2010Phillip Schofield presents another edition of game show as Sports Assistant Martin enters The Cube in an attempt to win £250,000.
  4. S02E04Episode 4October 10, 2010Paul from Scotland enters The Cube in an attempt to win £250,000.
  5. S02E05Episode 5October 17, 2010Phillip Schofield hosts the challenge series as Single mum Emma enters The Cube in an attempt to win £250,000.
  6. S02E06Episode 6October 24, 2010Phillip Schofield presents another edition of the challenge game show. In this week's edition, brave contestant Simon enters The Cube in an
  7. S02E07Episode 7October 31, 2010Phillip Schofield presents another edition of the challenge game show that this week sees Christian enter The Cube in an attempt to win £250
  8. S02E08Episode 8November 7, 2010Phillip Schofield presents another edition of the challenge game show in which Amy, who has thoroughly researched The Cube's challenges, att
  9. S02E09Episode 9November 14, 2010Two more contestants enter The Cube in an attempt to win £250,000. This week they are red head Zoe and Bryan from Newcastle.
  10. S02E11Celebrity Special - 2December 18, 2010
  11. S02E12Celebrity Special - 3January 2, 2011

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

Season039Episodes2011AiredSeason avg
  1. S03E01Episode 1April 3, 2011The Cube returns for a new series. In this edition, Firefighter Hayley and Bin man Paul enter The Cube to try and win £250,000.
  2. S03E02Episode 2April 10, 201153-year-old PE teacher Les enters The Cube in an attempt to win £250,000.
  3. S03E03Episode 3April 17, 2011Fitness instructor Luke enters The Cube in a brave attempt to win £250,000.
  4. S03E04Episode 4April 24, 2011'Super-mum' Wendy and teacher Aaron enter The Cube in an attempt to win the jackpot.
  5. S03E05Episode 5May 1, 2011Dance teacher Yolanda and 'Super Cool' skateboard coach Will take on The Cube.
  6. S03E06Episode 6May 8, 2011Penguin-Keeper Dan and 31 year old Richard take on The Cube in this week's edition.
  7. S03E07Episode 7May 15, 2011Hair dresser Rob and Merrick from Berwick, both face huge dilemmas while in The Cube in this edition.
  8. S03E08Episode 8May 22, 2011Cornishman Jake gives The Cube a run for its money and young chef Raymond is the tallest person to ever take on The Cube – but will his heig
  9. S03E09Episode 9

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

Season048Episodes2011AiredSeason avg
  1. S04E01Episode 1October 30, 2011More contestants attempt to defeat The Cube in this first edition of the fourth series, this week a childminder and a Londoner tackle Philli
  2. S04E02Episode 2November 6, 2011More contestants attempt to take on The Cube.
  3. S04E03Episode 3November 13, 2011More contestants attempt to defeat The Cube.
  4. S04E04Episode 4November 20, 2011More contestants attempt to defeat The Cube.
  5. S04E05Episode 5November 27, 2011More contestants attempt to beat The Cube.
  6. S04E06Episode 6December 4, 2011More contestants attempt to take on The Cube.
  7. S04E07Episode 7December 11, 2011Martial arts instructor, personal trainer Neil and building trade worker Luke Turner from Northampton attempt to win £250,000 in this editio
  8. S04E08Episode 8

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

Season058Episodes2012Aired 9.0Season avg
  1. S05E01Episode 1April 14, 2012 9.0Phillip Schofield presents another edition of the game show.
  2. S05E02Episode 2April 21, 2012More contestants take on The Cube
  3. S05E03Episode 3April 28, 2012More contestants take on The Cube.
  4. S05E04Episode 4May 5, 2012More contestants take on The Cube.
  5. S05E05Episode 5June 2, 2012More contestants take on The Cube.
  6. S05E06Episode 6
  7. S05E07Episode 7
  8. S05E08Episode 8

Season 5 ranked & reviewed

Season067Episodes2013AiredSeason avg
  1. S06E01Episode 1March 2, 2013Phillip Schofield presents the first in a new series of the game show.
  2. S06E02Episode 2March 9, 2013Newcastle's personal trainer Daniel and Nikki, an occupational therapist take on The Cube.
  3. S06E03Episode 3March 16, 2013Sales Assistant Noel and Police Officer Kevin take on The Cube.
  4. S06E04Episode 4March 23, 2013Policeman Kevin continues his battle with The Cube and Health Club Manager tries her luck.
  5. S06E05Episode 5March 30, 2013Young dad David and Legal Secretary Trisha take on The Cube.
  6. S06E06Episode 6April 6, 2013Former redcoat Lauren and Estate Agent David take on The Cube.
  7. S06E07Episode 7April 13, 2013Essex boy Scott and Welshman Chris take on The Cube in this edition.

Season 6 ranked & reviewed

Season075Episodes2013AiredSeason avg
  1. S07E01Episode 1April 20, 2013School teacher Steve and physiotherapist Farah take on The Cube in this edition.
  2. S07E02Episode 2April 27, 2013Ballet dancer Hannah and Support Worker Nic take on The Cube in this edition.
  3. S07E03Episode 3May 4, 2013Anita and Corinne take on The Cube in this edition.
  4. S07E04Episode 4May 11, 2013June and Chris take on The Cube in this edition of the series.
  5. S07E05Episode 5May 18, 2013Carl and Claire take on The Cube in this edition of the series.

Season 7 ranked & reviewed

Season087Episodes2014AiredSeason avg
  1. S08E01Episode 1March 1, 2014Philip Schofield returns with a new series as student Sophie and gym instructor Chris take on The Cube.
  2. S08E02Episode 2March 8, 2014Teacher Sarah and Pizza Delivery Man Tony take on The Cube in this edition.
  3. S08E03Episode 3March 15, 2014Windsurf Instructor George and Seamstress Octavia take on The Cube in this episode.
  4. S08E04Episode 4March 22, 2014Personal trainer Annette and 64 year old Fred take on The Cube in this edition.
  5. S08E05Episode 5March 29, 2014More contestants take on The Cube in this edition.
  6. S08E06Episode 6April 5, 2014More contestants attempt to take on The Cube.
  7. S08E07Episode 7April 12, 2014More contestants attempt to take on The Cube.

Season 8 ranked & reviewed

Season096Episodes2015AiredSeason avg
  1. S09E01Episode 1June 3, 2015More contestants take on the cube and try and win big money.
  2. S09E02Episode 2June 10, 2015More contestants take on the cube and try and win big money.
  3. S09E03Episode 3June 17, 2015More contestants take on the cube and try and win big money. They take on a series of different challenges hoping to beat the cube but they
  4. S09E04Episode 4June 24, 2015Phillip Schofield presents the tense game show, inviting more contestants to see if they can take on the Cube and win 250,000 pounds. Hair c
  5. S09E05Episode 5July 1, 2015Phillip Schofield presents the tense game show, inviting more contestants to see if they can take on the Cube and win 250,000 pounds. Resear
  6. S09E06Episode 6July 8, 2015Londoner Toby thinks he can take on Britain's toughest gameshow, while doctor Jamie wants to win the top prize in order to buy a house. Can

Season 9 ranked & reviewed

Season105Episodes2020AiredSeason avg
  1. S10E01Episode 1October 19, 2020Brothers Adam and Jon have their teamwork put to the ultimate test, whilst twin sisters Priya and Shreya endure a nerve-shredding journey in
  2. S10E02Episode 2October 20, 2020Twin sisters and doctors Priya and Shreya attempt to rescue a critical situation as their journey inside the Cube concludes in dramatic fash
  3. S10E03Episode 3October 21, 2020Lianne and Andy, a married couple from Southampton, and Ric and Patricia, a mother-and-son pairing from Southport, are the latest contestant
  4. S10E04Episode 4October 22, 2020Annalise and boyfriend Jamie are confident that between them they've got all the skills required to beat the Cube, whilst father-and-son tea
  5. S10E05Episode 5October 23, 2020Father-and-son pairing Adam and Rhys see their journey inside the Cube reach a dramatic conclusion. Then, Essex brothers Ivan and Samraj fac

Season 10 ranked & reviewed

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