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List of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown episodes

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown is a British comedy panel show hosted by Jimmy Carr. It is a crossover of 8 Out of 10 Cats and game show Countdown. The show follows the format of Countdown, but with hosts and contestants from 8 Out of 10 Cats, and an emphasis on the humour seen on 8 Out of 10 Cats.[1] All episodes[fn 1] are approximately 45 minutes long, and usually featured team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson; after Lock's death in 2021 his team has been led by a rotating series of guest captains while Richardson continues to be a regular captain (except when scheduling conflicts prevent him from appearing).

As of 16 August 2024, 162 episodes of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown have aired.

Series overview

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SeriesEpisodesOriginally airedAve. UK viewers
(millions)
First airedLast aired
Original22 January 2012 (2012-01-02)24 August 2012 (2012-08-24)2.48
1212 April 2013 (2013-04-12)19 April 2013 (2013-04-19)2.44
25 (+1)26 July 2013 (2013-07-26)20 September 2013 (2013-09-20)2.42
363 January 2014 (2014-01-03)28 February 2014 (2014-02-28)2.71
476 June 2014 (2014-06-06)18 July 2014 (2014-07-18)2.03
535 September 2014 (2014-09-05)19 September 2014 (2014-09-19)2.39
66 (+1)29 December 2014 (2014-12-29)13 February 2015 (2015-02-13)2.43
7178 May 2015 (2015-05-08)4 September 2015 (2015-09-04)1.95
84 (+1)8 December 2015 (2015-12-08)5 February 2016 (2016-02-05)2.04
9525 February 2016 (2016-02-25)31 March 2016 (2016-03-31)1.90
1055 August 2016 (2016-08-05)2 September 2016 (2016-09-02)1.73
11724 September 2016 (2016-09-24)5 November 2016 (2016-11-05)1.51
128 (+2)24 December 2016 (2016-12-24)1 May 2017 (2017-05-01)1.68
133 (+1)8 June 2017 (2017-06-08)6 July 2017 (2017-07-06)1.17
14518 August 2017 (2017-08-18)22 September 2017 (2017-09-22)1.54
154 (+1)29 December 2017 (2017-12-29)9 February 2018 (2018-02-09)2.06
16813 July 2018 (2018-07-13)31 August 2018 (2018-08-31)1.51
176 (+1)23 December 2018 (2018-12-23)15 February 2019 (2019-02-15)1.76
18726 July 2019 (2019-07-26)6 September 2019 (2019-09-06)1.67
196 (+1)23 December 2019 (2019-12-23)14 February 2020 (2020-02-14)1.36
203 (+2 ‘BB’)31 July 2020 (2020-07-31)14 August 2020 (2020-08-14)1.37
216 (+1)21 December 2020 (2020-12-21)18 February 2021 (2021-02-18)ca. 1.73
226 (+1)24 December 2021 (2021-12-24)11 February 2022 (2022-02-11)1.55
23629 July 2022 (2022-07-29)2 September 2022 (2022-09-02)ca. 1.05
242 (+1 +2 ‘BB’)23 December 2022 (2022-12-23)11 August 2023 (2023-08-11)N/A
255 (+1)21 December 2023 (2023-12-21)9 February 2024 (2024-02-09)ca. 1.02
26519 July 2024 (2024-07-19)16 August 2024 (2024-08-16)0.75

Episodes

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Legend

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  – indicates a regular episode.
  – indicates a Christmas themed episode.
  – indicates a highlights edition.
Other colours indicate other themed episodes.
TC – a guest team captain sitting in for Sean or Jon

Original episodes (2012)

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No.
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series		Original air dateSean's TeamJon's TeamDictionary Corner GuestScoresUK viewers
(millions) [2]
112 January 2012 (2012-01-02)––Joe Wilkinson21–452.90[nb 1]
22[fn 2]24 August 2012 (2012-08-24)Clarke CarlisleJoe WilkinsonDavid O'Doherty50–412.06[nb 2]

Series 1 (2013)

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No.
overall		No. in
series		Original air dateLee Mack's Team [fn 3]Jon's TeamDictionary Corner GuestScoresUK viewers
(millions) [2]
3112 April 2013 (2013-04-12)Rob BeckettRhod GilbertTim Key31–472.63[nb 3]
4219 April 2013 (2013-04-19)Richard OsmanStephen ManganHenning Wehn47–542.24[nb 4]

Series 2 (2013)

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series		Original air dateSean's TeamJon's TeamDictionary Corner GuestScoresUK viewers
(millions) [2]
5126 July 2013 (2013-07-26)Jason ManfordRhod GilbertDanny Dyer23–362.47[nb 5]
622 August 2013 (2013-08-02)Rhod GilbertMiles JuppNick Helm49–472.30[nb 6]
739 August 2013 (2013-08-09)Humphrey KerSarah MillicanRich Hall30–522.46[nb 7]
8416 August 2013 (2013-08-16)Sarah MillicanChris RamseyAbandoman40–622.10[nb 8]
9513 September 2013 (2013-09-13)TC: Lee Mack
Bob Mortimer		Adam HillsAlex Horne and The Horne Section0–153[fn 4]2.30[nb 9]
10–[fn 5]20 September 2013 (2013-09-20)TC: Lee Mack
David O'Doherty		Henning WehnVic Reeves22–462.88[nb 10]

Series 3 (2014)

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No.
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series		Original air dateSean's TeamJon's TeamDictionary Corner GuestScoresUK viewers
(millions) [2]
1113 January 2014 (2014-01-03)Rhod GilbertKevin BridgesJosie Long27–392.37[nb 11]
12210 January 2014 (2014-01-10)Miles JuppAisling BeaNick Helm26–512.75[nb 12]
13317 January 2014 (2014-01-17)Kathy BurkeJosh WiddicombeDara Ó Briain42–372.70[nb 13]
14424 January 2014 (2014-01-24)Dara Ó BriainSharon HorganAdam Buxton28–292.79[nb 14]
15521 February 2014 (2014-02-21)Jack DeeJames CordenJoe Lycett35–312.76[nb 15]
16628 February 2014 (2014-02-28)James CordenKevin BridgesPeter Serafinowicz39–452.90[nb 16]

Series 4 (2014)

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No.
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series		Original air dateSean's TeamJon's TeamDictionary Corner GuestScoresUK viewers
(millions) [2]
1716 June 2014 (2014-06-06)Roisin ConatyJonathan RossDavid O'Doherty21–542.30[nb 17]
18213 June 2014 (2014-06-13)Freddie FlintoffRhod GilbertHenning Wehn16–431.76[nb 18]
19320 June 2014 (2014-06-20)Josie LongRob BeckettVic Reeves41–251.93[nb 19]
20427 June 2014 (2014-06-27)Stephen ManganJason ManfordTim Key36–401.88[nb 20]
2154 July 2014 (2014-07-04)Jo BrandClaudia WinklemanBill Bailey39–351.98[nb 21]
22611 July 2014 (2014-07-11)Bill BaileyJosh WiddicombeJake Yapp[fn 6]21–302.35[nb 22]
23718 July 2014 (2014-07-18)Bob MortimerRichard OsmanMatthew Crosby17–572.00[nb 23]

Series 5 (2014)

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No.
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series		Original air dateSean's TeamJon's TeamDictionary Corner GuestScoresUK viewers
(millions) [2]
2415 September 2014 (2014-09-05)Roisin ConatyDavid MitchellPhill Jupitus[fn 7]27–342.30[nb 24]
25212 September 2014 (2014-09-12)Trevor NoahDavid BaddielJoey Essex[fn 8]37–312.45[nb 25]
26319 September 2014 (2014-09-19)Jo Brand
Jon O'Neill[fn 9]		Vic Reeves
Rob Beckett		Adam Buxton[fn 10]52–242.43[nb 26]

Series 6 (2014–15)

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No.
overall		No. in
series		Original air dateSean's TeamJon's TeamDictionary Corner GuestScoresUK viewers
(millions) [2]
27–[fn 11]29 December 2014 (2014-12-29)Kathy BurkeDavid BaddielAlex Horne and The Horne Section28–382.65[nb 27]
2819 January 2015 (2015-01-09)David MitchellKatherine RyanDavid O'Doherty22–312.76[nb 28]
29216 January 2015 (2015-01-16)Roisin ConatyJack WhitehallRob Beckett28–890[fn 12]2.43[nb 29]
30323 January 2015 (2015-01-23)Reginald D. HunterAisling BeaHolly Walsh34–622.29[nb 30]
31430 January 2015 (2015-01-30)Romesh RanganathanJohnny VegasJosie Long33–412.53[nb 31]
3256 February 2015 (2015-02-06)Vic ReevesBob MortimerJack Whitehall28–301.77[nb 32]
33613 February 2015 (2015-02-13)Jason Manford
Jen Steadman[fn 13]		TC: Sarah Millican
Jonathan Ross
Roisin Conaty		Bill Bailey[fn 10]54–282.58[nb 33]

Series 7 (2015)

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No.
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series		Original air dateSean's TeamJon's TeamDictionary Corner GuestScoresUK viewers
(millions) [2]
3418 May 2015 (2015-05-08)Bill Bailey
Paul Foot		TC: Sarah Millican
Rob Delaney
Romesh Ranganathan		Nina Conti54–131.65[nb 34]
35215 May 2015 (2015-05-15)Kevin BridgesKathy BurkeJoe Lycett[fn 14]35–392.09[nb 35]
36322 May 2015 (2015-05-22)Rhod GilbertSara PascoeJohnny Vegas[fn 15]23–341.83[nb 36]
37429 May 2015 (2015-05-29)Rob BeckettKatherine RyanGreg Davies34–521.71[nb 37]
3855 June 2015 (2015-06-05)Miles JuppGreg DaviesHolly Walsh23–471.90[nb 38]
39619 June 2015 (2015-06-19)Vic ReevesTC: Lee Mack
Sara Pascoe		Alex Horne and The Horne Section26–281.70[nb 39]
40726 June 2015 (2015-06-26)Bob MortimerTC: Sarah Millican
Katherine Ryan		Alex Horne and The Horne Section50–411.72[nb 40]
4183 July 2015 (2015-07-03)Roisin Conaty
Rachel Riley		TC: Sarah Millican
Rhod Gilbert
Susie Dent		David O'Doherty44–221.56[nb 41]
42910 July 2015 (2015-07-10)Seann Walsh
Antoinette Ryan[fn 16]		TC: Joe Wilkinson
Danny Dyer		Bill Bailey[fn 17]47–291.79[nb 42]
431017 July 2015 (2015-07-17)Johnny VegasTC: Sarah Millican
Rob Beckett		Vic Reeves37–391.88[nb 43]
441124 July 2015 (2015-07-24)Mel GiedroycTC: Lee Mack
David O'Doherty		Adam Buxton34–351.91[nb 44]
451231 July 2015 (2015-07-31)Freddie FlintoffTC: Bill Bailey
Roisin Conaty		Rob Beckett48–442.03[nb 41]
46137 August 2015 (2015-08-07)Liza TarbuckTC: Sarah Millican
Romesh Ranganathan		Phill Jupitus42–182.09[nb 45]
471414 August 2015 (2015-08-14)Bill BaileyTC: Joe Wilkinson
Isy Suttie		Joe Lycett43–442.35[nb 46]
481521 August 2015 (2015-08-21)Henning WehnTC: Bill Bailey
Jessica Hynes		Tom Allen34–172.25[nb 47]
491628 August 2015 (2015-08-28)Sara PascoeJosh Widdicombe
Alex Brooker[fn 18]		Alex Horne and The Horne Section50–572.25[nb 48]
50174 September 2015 (2015-09-04)Greg DaviesHolly WalshVic Reeves[fn 19]27–252.38[nb 49]

Series 8 (2015–16)

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No.
overall		No. in
series		Original air dateSean's TeamJon's TeamDictionary Corner GuestScoresUK viewers
(millions) [2]
51–[fn 20]8 December 2015 (2015-12-08)Johnny VegasKatherine RyanDavid O'Doherty34–33[fn 21]1.82[nb 50]
52115 January 2016 (2016-01-15)Jason ManfordRoisin ConatySam Simmons31–331.98[nb 41]
53222 January 2016 (2016-01-22)Rob BeckettCariad Lloyd[fn 22]Jamie Laing32–222.39[nb 51]
54329 January 2016 (2016-01-29)Miles JuppSara PascoeSam Simmons33–281.91[nb 52]
5545 February 2016 (2016-02-05)Isy SuttieRichard OsmanAlex Horne and The Horne Section44–572.11[nb 41]

Series 9 (2016)

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series		Original air dateSean's TeamJon's TeamDictionary Corner GuestScoresUK viewers
(millions) [2]
56125 February 2016 (2016-02-25)Vic ReevesAisling BeaDavid O'Doherty29–371.97[nb 53]
5723 March 2016 (2016-03-03)Bob MortimerHolly WalshIsy Suttie[fn 23]33–232.06[nb 54]
58310 March 2016 (2016-03-10)TC: Johnny Vegas
Sara Pascoe		Alex BrookerTom Allen[fn 24][fn 25]25–252.00[nb 55]
59424 March 2016 (2016-03-24)Kevin BridgesRebecca FrontJoe Lycett7–402.06[nb 56]
60531 March 2016 (2016-03-31)Katherine RyanDavid MitchellNick Helm[fn 26]38–321.43[nb 41]

Series 10 (2016)

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No.
overall		No. in
series		Original air dateSean's TeamJon's TeamDictionary Corner GuestScoresUK viewers
(millions) [2]
6115 August 2016 (2016-08-05)Henning WehnVictoria Coren MitchellTom Allen[fn 27]25–681.93[nb 57]
62212 August 2016 (2016-08-12)Roisin ConatyNish KumarAdam Buxton[fn 28]22–321.57[nb 58]
63319 August 2016 (2016-08-19)David O'DohertyNatasia DemetriouJohn Kearns42–201.30[nb 59]
64426 August 2016 (2016-08-26)David MitchellKatherine RyanBrett Domino Trio27–261.83[nb 60]
6552 September 2016 (2016-09-02)TC: Claudia Winkleman
Johnny Vegas		Reginald D. HunterSara Pascoe[fn 29]21–282.00[nb 61]

Series 11 (2016)

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Lock and Richardson never appeared together in this series.

No.
overall		No. in
series		Original air dateSean's TeamJon's TeamDictionary Corner GuestScoresUK viewers
(millions) [2]
66124 September 2016 (2016-09-24)TC: David Walliams
Jonathan Ross		Joe LycettIsy Suttie29–28[fn 30]1.53
6721 October 2016 (2016-10-01)Miles JuppTC: Lee Mack
Catherine Tate		John Cooper Clarke41–311.52
6838 October 2016 (2016-10-08)TC: David Walliams
Jessica Hynes		Rhod GilbertSam Simmons[fn 31]22–321.44
69415 October 2016 (2016-10-15)Victoria Coren MitchellTC: Lee Mack
Bob Mortimer		Alex Horne and The Horne Section40–241.46
70522 October 2016 (2016-10-22)TC: Richard Ayoade
Rob Beckett		Claudia WinklemanAdam Riches as "Sean Bean"[fn 32][fn 33]3–481.59
71629 October 2016 (2016-10-29)Danny DyerTC: Joe Wilkinson
Gabby Logan		David O'Doherty46–111.41
7275 November 2016 (2016-11-05)TC: David Mitchell
Cariad Lloyd		Russell HowardSam Simmons31–531.61

Series 12 (2016–17)

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No.
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series		Original air dateSean's TeamJon's TeamDictionary Corner GuestScoresUK viewers
(millions) [2]
73–[fn 34]24 December 2016 (2016-12-24)Kathy BurkeRussell HowardJoe Lycett18–432.51
74–[fn 35]30 December 2016 (2016-12-30)TC: Johnny Vegas
Sara Pascoe		Richard OsmanDavid O'Doherty7–451.51
75113 January 2017 (2017-01-13)Stephen ManganTC: Noel Fielding
Fay Ripley		Brett Domino Trio[fn 36]45–221.81
76220 January 2017 (2017-01-20)TC: Russell Howard
Roisin Conaty[fn 37]		Phil WangNick Helm31–451.79
77327 January 2017 (2017-01-27)TC: Johnny Vegas
Jamie Laing		David O'DohertyHolly Walsh18–381.79
7843 February 2017 (2017-02-03)Joe WilkinsonJayde AdamsDavid Baddiel[fn 38]40–381.70
79510 February 2017 (2017-02-10)TC: Joe Wilkinson
Roisin Conaty		David MitchellTom Allen7–741.90
80617 February 2017 (2017-02-17)TC: Jonathan Ross
Johnny Vegas		Michelle WolfPappy's29–421.68
81724 April 2017 (2017-04-24)TC: Lee Mack
Sarah Millican		James AcasterJohn Cooper Clarke36–491.00
8281 May 2017 (2017-05-01)TC: Joe Wilkinson
Katherine Ryan		Chris AddisonDavid O'Doherty18–411.15

Series 13 (2017)

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series		Original air dateSean's TeamJon's TeamDictionary Corner GuestScoresUK viewers
(millions) [2]
83–[fn 39]8 June 2017 (2017-06-08)TC: Alan Carr
Romesh Ranganathan		Sarah MillicanJohn Kearns22–411.26
84122 June 2017 (2017-06-22)Michelle WolfJoe LycettAdam Riches as "Sean Bean"[fn 32][fn 40]34–350.91
85229 June 2017 (2017-06-29)TC: Lee Mack
Victoria Coren Mitchell		Jonathan RossJessie Cave52–471.23
8636 July 2017 (2017-07-06)Stephen ManganTC: Richard Ayoade
Katherine Ryan		Bill Bailey55–51.26

Series 14 (2017)

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No.
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series		Original air dateSean's TeamJon's TeamDictionary Corner GuestScoresUK viewers
(millions) [2]
87118 August 2017 (2017-08-18)TC: Alan Carr
Kevin Bridges		Cariad LloydElis James
John Robins		45–181.59
88225 August 2017 (2017-08-25)TC: Johnny Vegas
Bob Mortimer		TC: Kathy Burke
Roisin Conaty		John Cooper Clarke12–351.49
8931 September 2017 (2017-09-01)TC: Alan Carr
Katherine Ryan		Jason ManfordTom Binns as Ivan Brackenbury29–241.48
90415 September 2017 (2017-09-15)Vic ReevesSara PascoeDavid O'Doherty29–491.42
91522 September 2017 (2017-09-22)TC: Jason Manford
Joe Wilkinson		TC: Lee Mack
Fay Ripley		Alex Horne and The Horne Section33–301.72

Series 15 (2017–18)

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No.
overall		No. in
series		Original air dateSean's TeamJon's TeamDictionary Corner GuestScoresUK viewers
(millions) [2]
92–[fn 41]29 December 2017 (2017-12-29)Joe WilkinsonCatherine TateJoe Lycett30–411.83
93119 January 2018 (2018-01-19)TC: Kevin Bridges
Jessica Knappett		Joe WilkinsonJohn Cooper Clarke29–341.88
94226 January 2018 (2018-01-26)TC: Lee Mack
Victoria Coren Mitchell		TC: Alan Carr
Dane Baptiste		Sam Simmons52–412.06
9532 February 2018 (2018-02-02)TC: Joe Wilkinson
Sara Pascoe		TC: Alan Carr
Josh Widdicombe		Bill Bailey26–342.26
9649 February 2018 (2018-02-09)TC: Johnny Vegas
Rhod Gilbert		TC: Joe Wilkinson
Roisin Conaty		Tom Allen[fn 42]31–192.25

Series 16 (2018)

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No.
overall		No. in
series		Original air dateSean's TeamJon's TeamDictionary Corner GuestScoresUK viewers
(millions) [2]
971[fn 43]13 July 2018 (2018-07-13)TC: Sara Pascoe
Lolly Adefope		TC: Roisin Conaty
Jessica Hynes		Morgana Robinson as "Natalie Cassidy"[fn 44]37–171.46
98220 July 2018 (2018-07-20)Katherine RyanJoe WilkinsonJohn Cooper Clarke31–451.31
99327 July 2018 (2018-07-27)Miles JuppTC: Alan Carr
Roisin Conaty		Tom Binns as Ivan Brackenbury[fn 45][fn 46]46–191.51
10043 August 2018 (2018-08-03)Rob BeckettClaudia WinklemanNick Mohammed as Mr Swallow[fn 47][fn 29]37–471.27
101510 August 2018 (2018-08-10)Phil WangTC: Alan Carr
Harriet Kemsley		David O'Doherty[fn 29]34–221.35
102617 August 2018 (2018-08-17)Richard AyoadeJessica KnappettAlex Horne and The Horne Section42–431.85
103724 August 2018 (2018-08-24)Kevin BridgesTC: Joe Wilkinson
Victoria Coren Mitchell		Adam Kay36–461.59
104831 August 2018 (2018-08-31)Roisin ConatyTC: Alan Carr
Joe Lycett		Spencer Jones52–291.76

Series 17 (2018–19)

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No.
overall		No. in
series		Original air dateSean's TeamJon's TeamDictionary Corner GuestScoresUK viewers
(millions) [3]
105–[fn 48]23 December 2018 (2018-12-23)Kathy BurkeDavid MitchellJames Acaster[fn 29]32–452.11
106111 January 2019 (2019-01-11)Johnny VegasTC: Alan Carr
Lou Sanders		Brett Domino Trio36–241.63
107218 January 2019 (2019-01-18)Claudia WinklemanHenning WehnNick Helm35–271.86
108325 January 2019 (2019-01-25)Joe WilkinsonTC: Richard Ayoade
Aisling Bea		Tom Allen22–351.55
10941 February 2019 (2019-02-01)David MitchellSara PascoeEllie White
Natasia Demetriou as "Mum's The Word"		37–541.63
11058 February 2019 (2019-02-08)Michelle WolfRob BeckettSpencer Jones16–701.75
111615 February 2019 (2019-02-15)Joe WilkinsonHarriet KemsleyJames Veitch46–401.76

Series 18 (2019)

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No.
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series		Original air dateSean's TeamJon's TeamDictionary Corner GuestScoresUK viewers
(millions) [3]
112126 July 2019 (2019-07-26)Miles JuppRose MatafeoVic Reeves[fn 49]38–551.59
11322 August 2019 (2019-08-02)Victoria Coren MitchellJames AcasterMorgana Robinson as "Natalie Cassidy"[fn 44]21–421.60
11439 August 2019 (2019-08-09)Joe WilkinsonSara PascoeSam Simmons25–501.55
115416 August 2019 (2019-08-16)Rob BeckettTC: Alan Carr
Sarah Millican		Nick Mohammed as Mr Swallow[fn 47]21–491.71
116523 August 2019 (2019-08-23)Sara PascoeTC: Alan Carr
Tom Allen		Rosie Jones[fn 29]37–291.71
117630 August 2019 (2019-08-30)Harriet KemsleyTC: Alan Carr
Catherine Tate		Adam Buxton41–241.51
11876 September 2019 (2019-09-06)Katherine RyanJoe WilkinsonAdam Riches as "Sean Bean"[fn 32][fn 50]29–331.72

Series 19 (2020)

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No.
overall		No. in
series		Original air dateSean's TeamJon's TeamDictionary Corner GuestScoresUK viewers
(millions) [3]
119–[fn 51]23 December 2019 (2019-12-23)Bob MortimerLucy BeaumontAdam Buxton[fn 29][fn 52]34–462.00
12019 January 2020 (2020-01-09)Harry HillRose MatafeoAlex Horne and The Horne Section22–511.55
121216 January 2020 (2020-01-16)Joe WilkinsonKiri Pritchard-McLeanBrett Domino Trio18–271.33
122323 January 2020 (2020-01-23)Richard AyoadeKatherine RyanDavid O'Doherty44–44[fn 53]1.23
123430 January 2020 (2020-01-30)Miles JuppSophie DukerMiles Chapman
Mark O'Sullivan as "Lee and Dean"[fn 54][fn 29]		17–441.27
12457 February 2020 (2020-02-07)Kevin BridgesVictoria Coren MitchellSpencer Jones21–501.38
125614 February 2020 (2020-02-14)Harriet KemsleyChris McCauslandNick Helm[fn 29]19–491.42

Series 20 (2020)

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This series is composed of unaired episodes as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The first two episodes were recorded in late 2019 to accommodate Rachel Riley's maternity leave, made obvious by the fact she still appears 8-months pregnant in these episodes;[4] the third episode was originally filmed in early 2019 as references were made to Richard Ayoade's role in the "recent" film The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part; and the fourth and fifth episodes were Best Bits specials that were originally assembled in 2018. The Christmas Special was also filmed in 2019, prior to Riley's pregnancy.

No.
overall		No. in
series		Original air dateSean's TeamJon's TeamDictionary Corner GuestScoresUK viewers
(millions) [3]
126131 July 2020 (2020-07-31)Kerry GodlimanJoe WilkinsonNick Mohammed as Mr Swallow[fn 47]24–301.82
12727 August 2020 (2020-08-07)Rosie JonesTom AllenAdam Riches as "Sean Bean"[fn 32]37–501.28
128314 August 2020 (2020-08-14)Daisy May CooperTC: Richard Ayoade
Ivo Graham		Adam Buxton[fn 29]22–271.39
——[fn 55]21 August 2020 (2020-08-21)[fn 56]N/AN/AN/AN/A1.30
——[fn 55]28 August 2020 (2020-08-28)[fn 57]N/AN/AN/AN/A1.10

Series 21 (2021)

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The last series broadcast prior to Sean Lock's death in 2021. The first three episodes were shot in 2019.

No.
overall		No. in
series		Original air dateSean's TeamJon's TeamDictionary Corner GuestScoresUK viewers
(millions) [3]
129–[fn 58]21 December 2020 (2020-12-21)[fn 59]David MitchellSarah MillicanDavid O'Doherty[fn 29]46–211.75
130114 January 2021 (2021-01-14)Johnny VegasTC: Katherine Ryan
Joe Lycett		Rob Carter as "Christopher Bliss"[fn 60]33–421.40[fn 61][5]
131221 January 2021 (2021-01-21)Paul FootAngela BarnesJohn Cooper Clarke55–40N/A
132328 January 2021 (2021-01-28)Harriet KemsleyJoe LycettMat Ewins28–39N/A
13344 February 2021 (2021-02-04)Richard AyoadeSara PascoeNick Helm42–521.58
134511 February 2021 (2021-02-011)TC: Roisin Conaty
Joe Wilkinson		Lucy BeaumontBec Hill35–421.94
135618 February 2021 (2021-02-018)TC: Lee Mack
Katherine Ryan		Joe WilkinsonBrett Domino Trio41–312.00

Series 22 (2022)

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No.
overall		No. in
series		Original air dateSean's TeamJon's TeamDictionary Corner GuestScoresUK viewers
(millions) [3]
136–[fn 62]24 December 2021 (2021-12-24)[fn 63][fn 64]TC: Lee Mack
Jason Manford		Sarah MillicanNick Mohammed as Mr Swallow[fn 29]59–221.70
13717 January 2022 (2022-01-07)TC: Roisin Conaty
Kiri Pritchard-McLean		Rob BeckettHuge Davies[fn 29]6–331.47
138214 January 2022 (2022-01-14)TC: Jack Dee
Tom Allen		Judi LoveJohn Cooper Clarke27–421.50
139321 January 2022 (2022-01-21)TC: Roisin Conaty
Asim Chaudhry		Josh WiddicombeBill Bailey15–581.77
140428 January 2022 (2022-01-28)TC: Lee Mack
Joe Wilkinson		Jessica KnappettNigel Ng39–461.78
14154 February 2022 (2022-02-04)TC: Sarah Millican
Nish Kumar		Maisie AdamDavid O'Doherty25–411.16
1426[6]11 February 2022 (2022-02-11)[fn 65][fn 64]Harry HillRosie JonesNick Mohammed as Mr Swallow23–321.47

Series 23 (2022)

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No.
overall		No. in
series		Original air dateGuest's TeamJon's TeamDictionary Corner GuestScoresUK viewers
(millions) [fn 66]
143129 July 2022 (2022-07-29)TC: Richard Ayoade
Joe Wilkinson		Lucy BeaumontFinlay Christie28–280.96[7]
14425 August 2022 (2022-08-05)TC: Alan Carr
Harriet Kemsley		TC: Jonathan Ross
Maisie Adam		Huge Davies37–240.99[8]
145312 August 2022 (2022-08-12)TC: Joe Wilkinson
Jamali Maddix
Bradley Horrocks		Jo BrandRachel Parris73–561.15[9]
146419 August 2022 (2022-08-19)TC: Richard Ayoade
Sara Pascoe		Chris McCauslandMorgana Robinson as Annabel11–351.12[10]
147526 August 2022 (2022-08-26)TC: Roisin Conaty
Joe Wilkinson		Nabil AbdulrashidDavid O'Doherty14–43N/A
14862 September 2022 (2022-09-02)TC: Jonathan Ross
Russell Kane		TC: Alan Carr
Judi Love		Josh Jones48–281.02[11]

Series 24 (2023)

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No.
overall		No. in
series		Original air dateGuest's TeamJon's TeamDictionary Corner GuestScoresUK viewers
(millions)
149–[fn 67]23 December 2022 (2022-12-23)TC: Lee Mack
Rose Matafeo		Jack DeeStevie Martin[fn 29]34–36N/A
1501[fn 68]6 January 2023 (2023-01-06)TC: Jonathan Ross
Joe Wilkinson		TC: Roisin Conaty
Ahir Shah		Catherine Cohen51–41N/A
151211 August 2023 (2023-08-11)TC: Sarah Millican
Phil Wang		TC: Tom Allen
Roisin Conaty		Sam Campbell[fn 29]43–101.02[12]
——[fn 55]18 August 2023 (2023-08-18)N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
——[fn 55]25 August 2023 (2023-08-25)N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Series 25 (2024)

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No.
overall		No. in
series		Original air date [13]Guest's TeamJon's TeamDictionary Corner GuestScoresUK viewers
(millions) [14]
152–[fn 69]21 December 2023 (2023-12-21)TC: Danny Dyer
Joe Lycett		Roisin ConatyNick Mohammed as Mr Swallow[fn 29]22–631.16
153112 January 2024 (2024-01-12)TC: Lee Mack
Munya Chawawa		Harriet KemsleyDavid O'Doherty35–431.03
154219 January 2024 (2024-01-19)TC: Joe Wilkinson
Rob Beckett		TC: Sarah Millican
Jamali Maddix		Glenn Moore[fn 70]32–19N/A
155326 January 2024 (2024-01-26)TC: Rob Brydon
Katherine Parkinson		Babatunde AléshéAdam Buxton[fn 29]22–330.75
15642 February 2024 (2024-02-02)TC: Joe Lycett
Judi Love		TC: Sarah Millican
Rhod Gilbert		Archie Henderson as Jazz Emu37–271.01
15759 February 2024 (2024-02-09)TC: Roisin Conaty
Joe Wilkinson		Asim ChaudhryLucy Pearman23–721.17

Series 26 (2024)

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No.
overall		No. in
series		Original air dateGuest's TeamJon's TeamDictionary Corner GuestScoresUK viewers
(millions) [15]
158119 July 2024 (2024-07-19)TC: Richard Ayoade
Katherine Ryan		Dan TiernanJohn Kearns38-290.92
159226 July 2024 (2024-07-26)[fn 71]TC: Joe Wilkinson
Rosie Jones		TC: Sarah Millican
Tom Allen		Nick Mohammed as Mr Swallow[fn 72]43–360.65
16032 August 2024 (2024-08-02)TC: Alan Carr
Munya Chawawa		TC: Sarah Millican
Gary Delaney		Ciarán Dowd as Don Rodolfo34-260.68
16149 August 2024 (2024-08-09)[fn 73][fn 74]TC: Richard Ayoade
Laura Smyth		Katherine RyanMat Ewins45–460.70
1625[fn 68]16 August 2024 (2024-08-16)[fn 75]TC: Jonathan Ross
Maisie Adam		TC: Richard Ayoade
Kemah Bob		Sarah Keyworth41–340.81

Episodes yet to air in UK

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The following episodes have been shown overseas, but have yet to premiere in the UK. International broadcast of the show refers to a different series numbering in some locations, and consequently these are listed as part of an international Series 15. The episodes broadcast were filmed in 2022.

No.
overall		No. in
series		Original air dateGuest's TeamJon's TeamDictionary Corner GuestScoresRefs
TBATBA31 January 2024 (2024-01-31)
(BBC UKTV (Australia & New Zealand))		TC: Katherine Ryan
Joe Wilkinson		Guz KhanAlasdair Beckett-King46–51[17][18]
This episode was originally listed by British Comedy Guide as airing third in the 25th series.
——[fn 55]20 March 2024 (2024-03-20)
(BBC UKTV (Australia & New Zealand))		N/AN/AN/AN/A[19]
First of two compilations of highlights of episodes produced under the fifteenth production run (namely, those listed above and those broadcast in the UK as episodes 143, 144, 147-151, 153, 159, 161 and 162).
——[fn 55]27 March 2024 (2024-03-27)
(BBC UKTV (Australia & New Zealand))		N/AN/AN/AN/A[20]
Second of two compilations of highlights of episodes produced under the fifteenth production run.

See also

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Notes

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Episode notes

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  1. ^ Apart from the very first episode from 2 January 2012 and Election Special from 2017.
  2. ^ "The Rematch"
  3. ^ Guest captain in place of Sean Lock
  4. ^ Having reached the Countdown Conundrum without scoring, Mack and Mortimer (with help from Joe Wilkinson) persuaded Jimmy Carr to award 100 points for the Conundrum (which they proceeded to lose anyway, with the bonus still being awarded to Hills and Richardson).
  5. ^ 1980's Special
  6. ^ Lauren Goodger appeared in this episode in a sketch with Joe Wilkinson; they pretended to film a scene for The Only Way Is Essex.
  7. ^ Dennis Taylor appeared in this episode with Joe Wilkinson.
  8. ^ Joe Wilkinson was absent from this episode. Alex Horne and The Horne Section instead assisted Rachel Riley.
  9. ^ Introduced as "octochamp of regular Countdown."
  10. ^ a b Joe Wilkinson was absent from this episode.
  11. ^ Christmas Special 2014
  12. ^ The conundrum was worth 843 points, for Jon to break Conor Travers' record for highest cumulative score on Countdown.
  13. ^ Introduced as "the greatest ever female player in Countdown history".
  14. ^ Nick Helm assisted Rachel Riley in place of Joe Wilkinson.
  15. ^ Joey Essex assisted Rachel Riley in place of Joe Wilkinson.
  16. ^ Countdown octochamp. Helped out Sean Lock's team for the last round.
  17. ^ Kym Marsh appeared as a barmaid in charge of a special pub quiz round.
  18. ^ Appeared as Josh Widdicombe's Mascot.
  19. ^ Chris Eubank appeared in a section in which his voice was compared with an impersonation by Greg Davies.
  20. ^ Christmas Special 2015
  21. ^ Jimmy Carr stated that because it was the Christmas Special, the Countdown Conundrum was worth 13 points instead of 10, thus giving Sean and Johnny a shot at victory. During the round, Vegas was handed a suspicious piece of paper by Dictionary Corner, announced the answer shortly after, and secured the victory.
  22. ^ Cariad Lloyd's mascot references David Bowie. The episode aired shortly after his death. Channel 4 noted that this episode was filmed before the death of David Bowie.
  23. ^ Claudia Winkleman stood in for Rachel Riley in this episode.
  24. ^ Claudia Winkleman and Rob Beckett stood in for Rachel Riley in this episode.
  25. ^ Kriss Akabusi and Sally Gunnell also appeared in this episode.
  26. ^ Dennis Taylor also appeared in this episode.
  27. ^ Pat Sharp and Joe Wilkinson also appeared in this episode.
  28. ^ Mr Motivator and Martin Offiah also appeared in this episode.
  29. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p Joe Wilkinson also appeared in this episode.
  30. ^ The Countdown Conundrum was worth 13 points instead of 10 so that David's team could have a shot at winning. David subsequently got the conundrum.
  31. ^ Brian Belo also appeared in this episode.
  32. ^ a b c d Riches was in the character of Sean Bean for this episode.
  33. ^ Dermot Gallagher also appeared in this episode.
  34. ^ Christmas Special 2016
  35. ^ End of Year Special 2016
  36. ^ Mark Murray (Series 70 champion) also appeared in this episode.
  37. ^ Russell's mother Ninette also appeared in this episode.
  38. ^ Pat Sharp also appeared in this episode.
  39. ^ Election Special 2017
  40. ^ Richard Osman also appeared in this episode.
  41. ^ Christmas Special 2017
  42. ^ Andy Fordham also appeared in this episode.
  43. ^ Special, celebrating 100 years of women's suffrage. Presented by Katherine Ryan.
  44. ^ a b Robinson was in the character of Natalie Cassidy for this episode.
  45. ^ Binns was in the character of Ivan Brackenbury for this episode.
  46. ^ The voice of Kevin Eldon also appears in this episode.
  47. ^ a b c Mohammed was in the character of Mr. Swallow for this episode.
  48. ^ Christmas Special 2018
  49. ^ David Reed also appeared in this episode.
  50. ^ Paul Young also appeared in this episode.
  51. ^ Christmas Special 2019
  52. ^ Anthea Turner also appeared in this episode.
  53. ^ Dictionary Corner provided Richard Ayoade with the answer to The Countdown Conundrum to enable Sean's team to tie.
  54. ^ Chapman and O'Sullivan were in the characters of Lee and Dean (from Lee and Dean) for this episode.
  55. ^ a b c d e f Best Bits Special
  56. ^ First broadcast on BBC UKTV in Australia on 26 November 2019
  57. ^ First broadcast on BBC UKTV in Australia on 3 December 2019
  58. ^ Christmas Special 2020
  59. ^ First broadcast on BBC UKTV in Australia on 24 April 2020
  60. ^ Carter was in the character of Christopher Bliss for this episode.
  61. ^ (7-day consolidated, excluding non-TV viewership)
  62. ^ Christmas Special 2021
  63. ^ The show was the first episode broadcast after Sean Lock's death, but was recorded before his death.
  64. ^ a b A tribute "IN LOVING MEMORY OF COMEDY LEGEND SEAN LOCK 1963–2021" was shown at the end of this episode.
  65. ^ Last appearance of Sean Lock; he died in August 2021.
  66. ^ From this series, 7-day consolidated without non-TV viewership included.
  67. ^ Christmas Special 2022
  68. ^ a b Anne-Marie Imafidon stood in for Rachel Riley in this episode.
  69. ^ Christmas Special 2023
  70. ^ Mr Motivator also appeared in this episode.
  71. ^ First broadcast on BBC UKTV in Australia and New Zealand on 21 February 2024.
  72. ^ Nick Mohammed is joined by his son, Finn, as part of one of the Mr. Swallow Dictionary Corner segments.
  73. ^ First broadcast on BBC UKTV in Australia and New Zealand on 24 January 2024.
  74. ^ Originally set to broadcast in the UK on Channel 4 on 6 January 2023, as part of series 24.[16]
  75. ^ First broadcast on BBC UKTV in Australia and New Zealand on 14 February 2024.

Viewer notes

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  1. ^ 2.49 million on Channel 4, 411,000 on Channel 4 +1
  2. ^ 1.68 million on Channel 4, 379,000 on Channel 4 +1
  3. ^ 2.07 million on Channel 4, 559,000 on Channel 4 +1
  4. ^ 1.74 million on Channel 4, 495,000 on Channel 4 +1
  5. ^ 2.08 million on Channel 4, 386,000 on Channel 4 +1
  6. ^ 1.83 million on Channel 4, 467,000 on Channel 4 +1
  7. ^ 2.17 million on Channel 4, 291,000 on Channel 4 +1
  8. ^ 1.68 million on Channel 4, 424,000 on Channel 4 +1
  9. ^ 1.90 million on Channel 4, 404,000 on Channel 4 +1
  10. ^ 2.55 million on Channel 4, 334,000 on Channel 4 +1
  11. ^ 1.97 million on Channel 4, 371,000 on Channel 4 +1
  12. ^ 2.31 million on Channel 4, 436,000 on Channel 4 +1
  13. ^ 2.29 million on Channel 4, 406,000 on Channel 4 +1
  14. ^ 2.51 million on Channel 4, 283,000 on Channel 4 +1
  15. ^ 2.49 million on Channel 4, 269,000 on Channel 4 +1
  16. ^ 2.53 million on Channel 4, 366,000 on Channel 4 +1
  17. ^ 1.95 million on Channel 4, 349,000 on Channel 4 +1
  18. ^ 1.42 million on Channel 4, 342,000 on Channel 4 +1
  19. ^ 1.66 million on Channel 4, 274,000 on Channel 4 +1
  20. ^ 1.59 million on Channel 4, 287,000 on Channel 4 +1
  21. ^ 1.73 million on Channel 4, 252,000 on Channel 4 +1
  22. ^ 1.98 million on Channel 4, 371,000 on Channel 4 +1
  23. ^ 1.72 million on Channel 4, 281,000 on Channel 4 +1
  24. ^ 1.91 million on Channel 4, 391,000 on Channel 4 +1
  25. ^ 2.00 million on Channel 4, 452,000 on Channel 4 +1
  26. ^ 2.00 million on Channel 4, 434,000 on Channel 4 +1
  27. ^ 2.29 million on Channel 4, 356,000 on Channel 4 +1
  28. ^ 2.43 million on Channel 4, 326,000 on Channel 4 +1
  29. ^ 2.16 million on Channel 4, 271,000 on Channel 4 +1
  30. ^ 1.88 million on Channel 4, 410,000 on Channel 4 +1
  31. ^ 2.26 million on Channel 4, 274,000 on Channel 4 +1
  32. ^ 1.44 million on Channel 4, 332,000 on Channel 4 +1
  33. ^ 2.22 million on Channel 4, 359,000 on Channel 4 +1
  34. ^ 1.32 million on Channel 4, 325,000 on Channel 4 +1
  35. ^ 1.83 million on Channel 4, 360,000 on Channel 4 +1
  36. ^ 1.47 million on Channel 4, 355,000 on Channel 4 +1
  37. ^ 1.28 million on Channel 4, 425,000 on Channel 4 +1
  38. ^ 1.65 million on Channel 4, 251,000 on Channel 4 +1
  39. ^ 1.48 million on Channel 4, 220,000 on Channel 4 +1
  40. ^ 1.51 million on Channel 4, 208,000 on Channel 4 +1
  41. ^ a b c d e No +1 figure available
  42. ^ 1.48 million on Channel 4, 306,000 on Channel 4 +1
  43. ^ 1.55 million on Channel 4, 326,000 on Channel 4 +1
  44. ^ 1.66 million on Channel 4, 248,000 on Channel 4 +1
  45. ^ 1.76 million on Channel 4, 329,000 on Channel 4 +1
  46. ^ 2.08 million on Channel 4, 269,000 on Channel 4 +1
  47. ^ 2.01 million on Channel 4, 237,000 on Channel 4 +1
  48. ^ 1.95 million on Channel 4, 300,000 on Channel 4 +1
  49. ^ 2.06 million on Channel 4, 322,000 on Channel 4 +1
  50. ^ 1.55 million on Channel 4, 271,000 on Channel 4 +1
  51. ^ 2.13 million on Channel 4, 263,000 on Channel 4 +1
  52. ^ 1.62 million on Channel 4, 288,000 on Channel 4 +1
  53. ^ 1.64 million on Channel 4, 321,000 on Channel 4 +1
  54. ^ 1.81 million on Channel 4, 246,000 on Channel 4 +1
  55. ^ 1.68 million on Channel 4, 318,000 on Channel 4 +1
  56. ^ 1.76 million on Channel 4, 298,000 on Channel 4 +1
  57. ^ 1.67 million on Channel 4, 260,000 on Channel 4 +1
  58. ^ 1.36 million on Channel 4, 210,000 on Channel 4 +1
  59. ^ 1.15 million on Channel 4, 150,000 on Channel 4 +1
  60. ^ 1.59 million on Channel 4, 240,000 on Channel 4 +1
  61. ^ 1.65 million on Channel 4, 350,000 on Channel 4 +1

References

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  15. ^ "Cats Does Countdown s26 ratings". Imgur. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
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  17. ^ "Series 15, Episode 6". OnTVTonight. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
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