8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown_
Jimmy Carr hosts proceedings as the 8 Out of 10 Cats crew take over the words and numbers quiz.
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Channel 4
Episodes
160
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Overview
8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown has 29 seasons with 160 episodes spanning 2013-2026.
Year context
8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown first aired 13 years ago in 2013.
CAST (5)
Jimmy Carr
Self - Presenter
Jon Richardson
Self
Rachel Riley
Self
Susie Dent
Self
Robert Deaton
Fabio
SEASONS (29 seasons, 160 episodes)
SEASON 1Series 1
01
Lee Mack, Rob Beckett, Rhod Gilbert, Tim Key
Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Rhod Gilbert take on Lee Mack and Rob Beckett. Tim Key is in Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent,…
02
Lee Mack, Richard Osman, Stephen Mangan, Henning Wehn
Jimmy Carr hosts the famous words and numbers quiz as 8 Out of 10 Cats team captain Jon Richardson alongside actor Stephen Mangan take on…
SEASON 2Series 2
01
Jason Manford, Rhod Gilbert, Danny Dyer
Jimmy Carr hosts while 8 Out of 10 Cats team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by celebrity guests. In this show Jason…
02
Rhod Gilbert, Miles Jupp, Nick Helm
Jimmy Carr hosts new editions of the famous words and numbers quiz, as 8 Out of 10 Cats team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson…
03
Humphrey Ker, Sarah Millican, Rich Hall
Jimmy Carr hosts the famous words and numbers quiz, as 8 Out of 10 Cats team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by…
04
Sarah Millican, Chris Ramsey, Abandoman
Jimmy Carr hosts the iconic words and numbers quiz, as 8 Out of 10 Cats team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by…
05
Lee Mack, Bob Mortimer, Adam Hills, Alex Horne and The Horne Section
Jimmy Carr hosts this edition with captain Jon Richardson and special guest captain Lee Mack who are joined by celebrity guests Bob Mortimer and Adam…
SEASON 3Series 3
01
Rhod Gilbert, Kevin Bridges, Josie Long
Jimmy Carr hosts the famous words and numbers quiz with regular 8 Out of 10 Cats team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson who play…
02
Miles Jupp, Aisling Bea, Nick Helm
Jimmy Carr plays host along with regular 8 Out of 10 Cats team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson who are joined by Miles Jupp…
03
Kathy Burke, Josh Widdicombe, Dara Ó Briain
Jimmy Carr hosts the comedy panel show's version of the famous quiz, with team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson joined by guests Kathy Burke…
04
Dara Ó Briain, Sharon Horgan, Adam Buxton
Jimmy Carr hosts this edition along with regular 8 Out of 10 Cats team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson who are joined by Dara…
05
Jack Dee, James Corden, Joe Lycett
Jimmy Carr hosts the show, with captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson who are joined by James Corden and Jack Dee. Joe Lycett and Joe…
06
James Corden, Kevin Bridges, Peter Serafinowicz
Jimmy Carr hosts with 8 Out of 10 Cats team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson who are joined by Kevin Bridges and James Corden.…
SEASON 4Series 4
01
Roisin Conaty, Jonathan Ross, David O'Doherty
Jimmy Carr returns with Sean Lock and Jon Richardson, who are joined by Jonathan Ross and Roisin Conaty. David O'Doherty joins Susie Dent in Dictionary…
02
Andrew Flintoff, Rhod Gilbert, Henning Wehn
Guests are Freddie Flintoff and Rhod Gilbert. Henning Wehn joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel Riley provide the letters and…
03
Josie Long, Rob Beckett, Vic Reeves
Jimmy Carr and team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Josie Long and Rob Beckett. Vic Reeves joins Susie Dent in Dictionary…
04
Stephen Mangan, Jason Manford, Tim Key
Jimmy Carr hosts the comedy panel show's version of the famous quiz, with team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson joined by guests Jason Manford…
05
Jo Brand, Claudia Winkleman, Bill Bailey
Jimmy Carr hosts, alongside team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson, who are joined by Jo Brand and Claudia Winkleman. Bill Bailey joins Susie Dent…
06
Bill Bailey, Josh Widdicombe, Jake Yapp
Jimmy Carr hosts, alongside team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson, who are joined by Bill Bailey and Josh Widdicombe. Jake Yapp joins Susie Dent…
07
Bob Mortimer, Richard Osman, Matthew Crosby
Jimmy Carr hosts the Cats/Countdown mash-up, with Sean Lock, Jon Richardson, Bob Mortimer and Richard Osman. Matthew Crosby joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, and…
SEASON 5Series 5
01
David Mitchell, Roisin Conaty, Phill Jupitus
Jimmy Carr hosts the first of three new comedy editions of the famous quiz. Team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Peep…
02
David Baddiel, Trevor Noah, Joey Essex
Jimmy Carr hosts the comedy panel show's version of the famous quiz, with team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson joined by guests David Baddiel…
03
Vic Reeves, Jo Brand, Adam Buxton
Jimmy Carr hosts the comedy panel show's version of the famous quiz, with team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson joined by guests Vic Reeves…
SEASON 6Series 6
01
David Mitchell, Katherine Ryan, David O'Doherty
Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and David Mitchell take on Jon Richardson and Katherine Ryan. David O'Doherty joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while…
02
Roisin Conaty, Jack Whitehall, Rob Beckett
Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Jack Whitehall take on Sean Lock and Roisin Conaty. Rob Beckett joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while…
03
Reginald D. Hunter, Aisling Bea, Holly Walsh
Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Aisling Bea take on Sean Lock and Reginald D. Hunter. Holly Walsh is in Dictionary Corner with Susie…
04
Romesh Ranganathan, Johnny Vegas, Josie Long
Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Johnny Vegas take on Sean Lock and Romesh Ranganathan. Josie Long joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while…
05
Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, Jack Whitehall
Jimmy Carr plays host as Jon Richardson and Bob Mortimer take on Sean Lock and Vic Reeves, while Jack Whitehall joins Susie Dent in Dictionary…
06
Jason Manford, Sarah Millican, Jonathan Ross, Bill Bailey
Jimmy Carr hosts with Sean Lock and Jason Manford going up against guest captain Sarah Millican, and Jonathan Ross. Bill Bailey joins Susie Dent in…
SEASON 7Series 7
01
Bill Bailey, Paul Foot, Sarah Millican, Rob Delaney, Romesh Ranganathan, Nina Conti
Jimmy Carr hosts with Sean Lock, Bill Bailey and Paul Foot who take on Sarah Millican, Rob Delaney and Romesh Ranganathan. Nina Conti joins Susie…
02
Kevin Bridges, Kathy Burke, Joe Lycett, Nick Helm
Jimmy Carr hosts with Sean Lock and Kevin Bridges who take on Jon Richardson and Kathy Burke. Joe Lycett joins Susie Dent, while Nick Helm…
03
Rhod Gilbert, Sara Pascoe, Johnny Vegas, Joey Essex
Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Rhod Gilbert go up against Jon Richardson and Sara Pascoe; Johnny Vegas is in Dictionary Corner while Joey…
04
Katherine Ryan, Rob Beckett, Greg Davies
Jimmy Carr hosts, while Jon Richardson and Katherine Ryan take on Sean Lock and Rob Beckett, Greg Davies is in Dictionary Corner
05
Miles Jupp, Greg Davies, Holly Walsh
Jimmy Carr hosts, as Sean Lock and Miles Jupp take on Jon Richardson and Greg Davies. Holly Walsh is in Dictionary Corner.
06
Vic Reeves, Lee Mack, Sara Pascoe, Alex Horne and the Horne Section
Jimmy Carr hosts while team captain Sean Lock and Vic Reeves take on guest captain Lee Mack with Sara Pascoe. Alex Horne and the Horne…
07
Bob Mortimer, Sarah Millican, Katherine Ryan, Alex Horne and the Horne Section
Jimmy Carr hosts. Sean Lock and Bob Mortimer take on Sarah Millican and Katherine Ryan. Alex Horne and the Horne Section joins Dictionary Corner with…
08
Roisin Conaty, Sarah Millican, Rhod Gilbert, David O'Doherty
Jimmy Carr hosts. Sean Lock and Roisin Conaty take on guest captain Sarah Millican and Rhod Gilbert. David O'Doherty joins Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent…
09
Seann Walsh, Joe Wilkinson, Danny Dyer, Bill Bailey
Jimmy Carr hosts. Sean Lock and Seann Walsh take on guest captain Joe Wilkinson and Danny Dyer. Bill Bailey is in Dictionary Corner with Susie…
10
Johnny Vegas, Sarah Millican, Rob Beckett, Vic Reeves
Jimmy Carr hosts. Sean Lock and Johnny Vegas take on guest captain Sarah Millican with Rob Beckett. Vic Reeves is in Dictionary Corner with Susie…
11
Mel Giedroyc, Lee Mack, David O'Doherty, Adam Buxton
Jimmy Carr hosts. Sean Lock and Mel Giedroyc vs guest captain Lee Mack with David O'Doherty. Susie Dent is joined by Adam Buxton in Dictionary…
12
Freddie Flintoff, Bill Bailey, Roisin Conaty, Rob Beckett
Jimmy Carr hosts. Sean Lock and Freddie Flintoff take on guest captain Bill Bailey with Roisin Conaty. Rob Beckett is in Dictionary Corner, with Susie…
13
Liza Tarbuck, Sarah Millican, Romesh Ranganathan, Phill Jupitus
Jimmy Carr hosts. Sean Lock and Liza Tarbuck take on special guest captain Sarah Millican with Romesh Ranganathan. Phill Jupitus is in Dictionary Corner with…
14
Bill Bailey, Joe Wilkinson, Isy Suttie, Joe Lycett
Jimmy Carr hosts. Sean Lock and Bill Bailey take on special guest captain Joe Wilkinson with Isy Suttie. Joe Lycett is in Dictionary Corner with…
15
Henning Wehn, Bill Bailey, Jessica Hynes, Tom Allen
Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Henning Wehn take on guest captain Bill Bailey with Jessica Hynes. Tom Allen is in Dictionary Corner with…
16
Sara Pascoe, Josh Widdicombe, Alex Horne & The Horne Section
Jimmy Carr hosts, with Sean Lock and Sara Pascoe taking on Jon Richardson and Josh Widdicombe. Susie Dent is joined by Alex Horne & The…
17
Greg Davies, Holly Walsh, Vic Reeves
Jimmy Carr hosts. Sean Lock and Greg Davies take on Jon Richardson and Holly Walsh. Vic Reeves is in Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent.
SEASON 8Series 8
01
Jason Manford, Roisin Conaty, Sam Simmons
Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Jason Manford take on Jon Richardson and Roisin Conaty, while Sam Simmons joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner,…
02
Rob Beckett, Cariad Lloyd, Jamie Laing
Sean Lock and Rob Beckett take on Jon Richardson and Cariad Lloyd. Jamie Laing is in Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent, Rachel Riley deals the…
03
Miles Jupp, Sara Pascoe, Sam Simmons
Jimmy Carr hosts with Sean Lock and Miles Jupp, who take on Jon Richardson and Sara Pascoe. Sam Simmons is in Dictionary Corner with Susie…
04
Isy Suttie, Richard Osman, Alex Horne
Jimmy Carr hosts while Sean Lock and Isy Suttie take on Jon Richardson and Richard Osman. Alex Horne and the Horne Section are in Dictionary…
SEASON 9
01
Vic Reeves, Aisling Bea, David O'Doherty
Jimmy Carr hosts while Sean Lock and Vic Reeves take on Jon Richardson and Aisling Bea. David O'Doherty is in Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent…
02
Bob Mortimer, Holly Walsh, Isy Suttie, Claudia Winkleman
Sean Lock and Bob Mortimer take on Jon Richardson and Holly Walsh. Isy Suttie's in Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent. Claudia Winkleman stands in for…
03
Alex Brooker, Johnny Vegas, Sara Pascoe, Tom Allen, Claudia Winkleman, Rob Beckett
Jimmy Carr hosts. Jon Richardson and Alex Brooker take on Johnny Vegas and Sara Pascoe. Tom Allen's in Dictionary Corner. Claudia Winkleman and Rob Beckett…
04
Rebecca Front, Kevin Bridges, Joe Lycett
Jimmy Carr hosts while Sean Lock and Rebecca Front take on Jon Richardson and Kevin Bridges. Joe Lycett is in Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent…
05
Katherine Ryan, David Mitchell, Nick Helm
Jimmy Carr presides over the hit comedy panel show where Sean Lock and Katherine Ryan take on Jon Richardson and David Mitchell. Nick Helm is…
SEASON 10Series 10
01
Henning Wehn, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Tom Allen
Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Henning Wehn go up against Jon Richardson and Victoria Coren Mitchell. Tom Allen joins Dictionary Corner and there's…
02
Roisin Conaty, Nish Kumar, Adam Buxton
Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Roisin Conaty go up against Jon Richardson and Nish Kumar. Adam Buxton joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner,…
03
David O'Doherty, Natasia Demetriou, John Kearns
Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and David O'Doherty go up against Jon Richardson and Natasia Demetriou. John Kearns joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner,…
04
David Mitchell, Katherine Ryan, Brett Domino Trio
Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and David Mitchell go up against Jon Richardson and Katherine Ryan. Brett Domino Trio joins Susie Dent in Dictionary…
05
Claudia Winkleman, Johnny Vegas, Reginald D. Hunter, Sara Pascoe
Jimmy Carr hosts with guest captain Claudia Winkleman and Johnny Vegas versus Jon Richardson and Reginald D Hunter. Sara Pascoe joins Susie Dent in Dictionary…
SEASON 11Series 11
01
David Walliams, Jonathan Ross, Joe Lycett, Isy Suttie
Guest captain David Walliams and Jonathan Ross take on Jon Richardson and Joe Lycett. Isy Suttie joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel looks…
02
Lee Mack, Catherine Tate, Miles Jupp, John Cooper Clarke
Guest captain Lee Mack and Catherine Tate vs Sean Lock and Miles Jupp. John Cooper Clarke joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, and Rachel Riley…
03
David Walliams, Jessica Hynes, Rhod Gilbert, Sam Simmons
Guest captain David Walliams and Jessica Hynes take on Jon Richardson and Rhod Gilbert. Sam Simmons is in Dictionary Corner, with Susie Dent and Rachel…
04
Lee Mack, Bob Mortimer, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Alex Horne
Guest captain Lee Mack and Bob Mortimer take on Sean Lock and Victoria Coren Mitchell. Alex Horne and the Horne Section join Dictionary Corner, with…
05
Richard Ayoade, Rob Beckett, Claudia Winkleman, Adam Riches
Jimmy Carr hosts with guest captain Richard Ayoade and Rob Beckett vs Jon Richardson and Claudia Winkleman. Adam Riches joins Dictionary Corner, with Susie Dent…
06
Danny Dyer, Joe Wilkinson, Gabby Logan, David O'Doherty
Jimmy Carr hosts with Sean Lock and Danny Dyer vs Joe Wilkinson and Gabby Logan. David O'Doherty joins Dictionary Corner, with Susie Dent and Rachel…
07
David Mitchell, Cariad Lloyd, Russell Howard, Sam Simmons
Jimmy Carr hosts, David Mitchell and Cariad Lloyd take on Jon Richardson and Russell Howard. Sam Simmons joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel…
SEASON 12Series 12
01
Stephen Mangan, Noel Fielding, Fay Ripley, Brett Domino Trio
Jimmy Carr hosts with Sean Lock and Stephen Mangan who take on Noel Fielding and Fay Ripley, the Brett Domino Trio are in Dictionary Corner
02
Russell Howard, Roisin Conaty, Phil Wang, Nick Helm
Jimmy Carr hosts the words and numbers quiz with Jon Richardson and Phil Wang vs guest captain Russell Howard and Roisin Conaty. Nick Helm is…
03
David O'Doherty, Johnny Vegas, Jamie Laing, Holly Walsh
Jimmy Carr hosts while Jon Richardson and David O'Doherty take on guest captain Johnny Vegas and Jamie Laing. Holly Walsh is in Dictionary Corner.
04
Joe Wilkinson, Jayde Adams, David Baddiel
Jimmy Carr hosts the words and numbers quiz with Sean Lock and Joe Wilkinson who take on Jon Richardson and Jayde Adams, David Baddiel is…
05
Joe Wilkinson, David Mitchell, Roisin Conaty, Tom Allen
Jimmy Carr hosts the words and numbers quiz with Jon Richardson and David Mitchell who take on guest captain Joe Wilkinson and Roisin Conaty. Tom…
06
Jonathan Ross, Michelle Wolf, Johnny Vegas, Pappy's
Jimmy Carr hosts while Jon Richardson and Michelle Wolf take on guest captain Jonathan Ross and Johnny Vegas, Pappy's is in Dictionary Corner
07
James Acaster, Lee Mack, Sarah Millican, John Cooper Clarke
Jimmy Carr hosts, and it's Jon Richardson and James Acaster versus Lee Mack and Sarah Millican, with John Cooper Clarke in Dictionary Corner
08
Joe Wilkinson, Chris Addison, Katherine Ryan, David O'Doherty
Jimmy Carr hosts, and it's Jon Richardson and Chris Addison against Joe Wilkinson and Katherine Ryan, with David O'Doherty in Dictionary Corner.
SEASON 13Series 13
01
Joe Lycett, Michelle Wolf, Adam Riches
The comic mash-up, hosted by Jimmy Carr. Jon Richardson and Joe Lycett take on Sean Lock and Michelle Wolf, while Adam Riches is in Dictionary…
02
Jonathan Ross, Lee Mack, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Jessie Cave
Jimmy Carr hosts, and it's Jon Richardson and Jonathan Ross against Lee Mack and Victoria Coren Mitchell, with Jessie Cave in Dictionary Corner.
03
Stephen Mangan, Richard Ayoade, Katherine Ryan, Bill Bailey
Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Stephen Mangan take on guest captains Richard Ayoade and Katherine Ryan. Bill Bailey is in Dictionary Corner
SEASON 14Series 14
01
Cariad Lloyd, Alan Carr, Kevin Bridges, Elis James, Jon Robins
Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Cariad Lloyd take on guest captains Alan Carr and Kevin Bridges, Elis James and Jon Robins are in…
02
Kathy Burke, Roisin Conaty, Johnny Vegas, Bob Mortimer, John Cooper Clarke
Jimmy Carr hosts the show while guest captain Kathy Burke and Roisin Conaty take on guest captains Johnny Vegas and Bob Mortimer. John Cooper Clarke…
03
Jason Manford, Alan Carr, Katherine Ryan, Ivan Brackenbury
Jimmy Carr hosts the show as captain Jon Richardson and Jason Manford take on guest captain Alan Carr and Katherine Ryan. Ivan Brackenbury is in…
04
Vic Reeves, Sara Pascoe, David O'Doherty
Jimmy Carr hosts with Sean Lock and Vic Reeves who take on Jon Richardson and Sara Pascoe. David O'Doherty is in Dictionary Corner with Susie…
05
Jason Manford, Joe Wilkinson, Lee Mack, Fay Ripley, Alex Horne
Jimmy Carr hosts as Jason Manford and Joe Wilkinson take on Lee Mack and Fay Ripley, Alex Horne and Horne Section are in Dictionary Corner.
SEASON 15Series 15
01
Joe Wilkinson, Kevin Bridges, Jessica Knappett, John Cooper Clarke
Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Joe Wilkinson take on guest captain Kevin Bridges and Jessica Knappett. With Dr John Cooper Clark in Dictionary…
02
Lee Mack, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Alan Carr, Dane Baptiste, Sam Simmons
Jimmy Carr hosts as Lee Mack and Victoria Coren Mitchell take on Alan Carr and Dane Baptiste, Sam Simmons is in Dictionary Corner with Susie…
03
Alan Carr, Josh Widdicombe, Joe Wilkinson, Sara Pascoe, Bill Bailey
Jimmy Carr hosts as Alan Carr and Josh Widdicombe take on Joe Wilkinson and Sara Pascoe. Bill Bailey is in Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent,…
04
Johnny Vegas, Rhod Gilbert, Joe Wilkinson, Roisin Conaty, Tom Allen
Jimmy Carr hosts as Johnny Vegas and Rhod Gilbert take on Joe Wilkinson and Roisin Conaty, Tom Allen is in Dictionary Corner
SEASON 16Series 16
01
Katherine Ryan, Roisin Conaty, Jessica Hynes, Sara Pascoe, Lolly Adefope, and Morgana Robinson as "Natalie Cassidy"
Katherine Ryan hosts a special, celebrating 100 years of women's suffrage. Roisin Conaty and Jessica Hynes go against Sara Pascoe and Lolly Adefope. Also featuring…
02
Katherine Ryan, Joe Wilkinson, John Cooper Clarke
Jimmy Carr hosts with Sean Lock and Katherine Ryan who take on Jon Richardson and Joe Wilkinson in the classic words and number quiz. Dr…
03
Miles Jupp, Alan Carr, Roisin Conaty, Ivan Brackenbury
Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Miles Jupp v guest captain Alan Carr and Roisin Conaty. Ivan Brackenbury joins Susie in Dictionary Corner.
04
Rob Beckett, Claudia Winkleman, Nick Mohammed, Joe Wilkinson
Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Rob Beckett take on Jon Richardson and Claudia Winkleman. Plus special guests Nick Mohammed and Joe Wilkinson.
05
Phil Wang, Alan Carr, Harriet Kemsley, David O'Doherty, Joe Wilkinson
Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Phil Wang take on guest captain Alan Carr and Harriet Kemsley. Plus special guests David O'Doherty and Joe…
06
Richard Ayoade, Jessica Knappett, Alex Horne
Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Richard Ayoade take on Jon Richardson and Jessica Knappett. Plus special guests Alex Horne and the Horne Section.
07
Kevin Bridges, Joe Wilkinson, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Adam Kay
Sean Lock and Kevin Bridges take on Joe Wilkinson and Victoria Coren Mitchell. Adam Kay joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.
08
Roisin Conaty, Alan Carr, Joe Lycett, Spencer Jones
Jimmy Carr hosts the final in the current series. Sean Lock and Roisin Conaty take on guest captain Alan Carr and Joe Lycett. Plus guest…
SEASON 17Series 17
01
Johnny Vegas, Lou Sanders, Brett Domino Trio
Jimmy Carr hosts the words and numbers quiz that this week pits Sean Locke and Johnny Vegas against guest captain Alan Carr and Lou Sanders.…
02
Claudia Winkleman, Henning Wehn, Nick Helm
Jimmy Carr hosts the words and numbers quiz that this week pits Sean Locke and Claudia Winkleman against Jon Richardson and Henning Wehn. Nick Helm…
03
Joe Wilkinson, Aisling Bea, Tom Allen
Jimmy Carr hosts the words and numbers quiz that this week pits Sean Locke and Joe Wilkinson against guest captain Richard Ayoade and Aisling Bea.…
04
David Mitchell, Sara Pascoe, Ellie White and Natasia Demetriou
Jimmy Carr hosts the words and numbers quiz that this week pits Sean Locke and David Mitchell against Jon Richardson and Sara Pascoe. Ellie White…
05
Michelle Wolf, Rob Beckett, Spencer Jones
Jimmy Carr hosts the words and numbers quiz that this week pits Sean Locke and Michelle Wolf against Jon Richardson and Rob Beckett. Spencer Jones…
06
Joe Wilkinson, Harriet Kelmsley, James Veitch
Jimmy Carr hosts the words and numbers quiz that this week pits Sean Locke and Joe Wilkinson against Jon Richardson and Harriet Kemsley. James Veitch…
SEASON 18Series 18
01
Miles Jupp, Rose Matafeo, Vic Reeves
Sean Lock and Miles Jupp take on Jon Richardson and Rose Matafeo, while Vic Reeves joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. Hosted by Jimmy Carr,…
02
Victoria Coren Mitchell, James Acaster, Morgana Robinson
Sean Lock and Victoria Coren Mitchell take on Jon Richardson and James Acaster in the classic panel game. Morgana Robinson joins Susie Dent in Dictionary…
03
Joe Wilkinson, Sara Pascoe, Sam Simmons
Sean Lock and Joe Wilkinson take on Jon Richardson and Sara Pascoe. Sam Simmons is in Dictionary Corner, while maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after…
04
Rob Beckett, Alan Carr, Sarah Millican, Nick Mohammed
Sean Lock and Rob Beckett take on special guest team captains Alan Carr and Sarah Millican. Nick Mohammed joins Susie Dent is in Dictionary Corner,…
05
Sara Pascoe, Alan Carr, Tom Allen, Rosie Jones
Sean Lock and Sara Pascoe take on Alan Carr and Tom Allen, while Rosie Jones is in Dictionary Corner.
06
Harriet Kemsley, Alan Carr, Catherine Tate, Adam Buxton
Sean Lock and Harriet Kemsley take on special guest team captain Alan Carr and Catherine Tate, while Adam Buxton joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner
07
Katherine Ryan, Joe Wilkinson, Adam Riches
Sean Lock and Katherine Ryan take on Jon Richardson and Joe Wilkinson. Adam Riches as Sean Bean is in Dictionary Corner.
SEASON 19Series 19
01
Harry Hill, Rose Matafeo, Alex Horne
Jimmy Carr hosts the classic words and numbers quiz as Sean Lock and Harry Hill take on Jon Richardson and Rose Matafeo, while Alex Horne…
02
Joe Wilkinson, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, The Brett Domino Trio
Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Joe Wilkinson take on Jon Richardson and Kiri Pritchard-McLean. The Brett Domino Trio join Susie Dent in Dictionary…
03
Richard Ayoade, Katherine Ryan, David O'Doherty
Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Richard Ayoade take on Jon Richardson and Katherine Ryan. David O'Doherty is in Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent,…
04
Miles Jupp, Sophie Duker, Lee and Dean
Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Miles Jupp take on Jon Richardson and Sophie Duker in the classic words and numbers quiz. Lee and…
05
Kevin Bridges, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Spencer Jones
Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Kevin Bridges take on Jon Richardson and Victoria Coren Mitchell in the classic words and numbers quiz. Spencer…
06
Harriet Kemsley, Chris McCausland, Nick Helm
Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Harriet Kemsley take on Jon Richardson and Chris McCausland. Nick Helm is in Dictionary Corner and Joe Wilkinson…
SEASON 20Series 20
01
Kerry Godliman, Joe Wilkinson, Mr Swallow
Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Kerry Godliman take on Jon Richardson and Joe Wilkinson. With Susie Dent, Rachel Riley and Dictionary Corner guest…
02
Tom Allen, Rosie Jones, Adam Riches
Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Tom Allen take on Sean Lock and Rosie Jones. With guest Adam Riches as Sean Bean, plus experts…
03
Daisy May Cooper, Richard Ayoade, Ivo Graham, Adam Buxton
Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Daisy May Cooper take on Richard Ayoade and Ivo Graham. Adam Buxton joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner…
SEASON 21Series 21
01
Katherine Ryan, Joe Lycett, Johnny Vegas, Christopher Bliss
Katherine Ryan and Joe Lycett take on Sean Lock and Johnny Vegas. Jimmy Carr hosts. Rachel Riley looks after the numbers. Christopher Bliss joins Susie…
02
Paul Foot, Angela Barnes, John Cooper Clarke
Jimmy Carr hosts with Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Sean Lock and Paul Foot take on Jon Richardson and Angela Barnes. John Cooper Clarke joins…
03
Harriet Kemsley, Joe Lycett, Mat Ewins
Jimmy Carr and Rachel Riley host as Sean Lock and Harriet Kemsley compete against Jon Richardson and Joe Lycett. Mat Ewins joins Susie Dent in…
04
Sara Pascoe, Richard Ayoade, Nick Helm
Jimmy Carr hosts the game show mash-up, with Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Jon Richardson and Sara Pascoe take on Sean Lock and Richard Ayoade.…
05
Lucy Beaumont, Roisin Conaty, Joe Wilkinson, Bec Hill
Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont take on Roisin Conaty and Joe Wilkinson. Bec Hill joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.
06
Joe Wilkinson, Lee Mack, Katherine Ryan, Brett Domino
Jon Richardson and Joe Wilkinson take on Lee Mack and Katherine Ryan. Brett Domino is in Dictionary Corner. Jimmy Carr hosts, with Rachel Riley and…
SEASON 22Series 22
01
Roisin Conaty, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Jon Richardson, Rob Beckett
Jimmy Carr hosts as Roisin Conaty and Kiri Pritchard-McLean take on Jon Richardson and Rob Beckett. Comedian Huge Davies is in Dictionary Corner. Regular Countdown…
02
Jack Dee, Tom Allen, Jon Richardson, Judi Love
Jimmy Carr hosts with Countdown regulars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent as Jack Dee and Tom Allen take on Jon Richardson and Judi Love. Dr…
03
Roisin Conaty, Asim Chaudhry, Jon Richardson, Josh Widdicombe
Jimmy Carr hosts, as Roisin Conaty and Asim Chaudhry take on Jon Richardson and Josh Widdicombe. Bill Bailey is in Dictionary Corner. Regular Countdown mathematician…
04
Lee Mack, Joe Wilkinson, Jon Richardson, Jessica Knappett
Jimmy Carr hosts as Lee Mack and Joe Wilkinson take on Jon Richardson and Jessica Knappett. Comedian Nigel Ng is in Dictionary Corner. Regular Countdown…
05
Sarah Millican, Nish Kumar, Jon Richardson, Maisie Adam
Jimmy Carr hosts with Countdown regulars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent as Sarah Millican and Nish Kumar take on Jon Richardson and Maisie Adam. David…
06
Sean Lock, Harry Hill, Jon Richardson, Rosie Jones
Jimmy Carr hosts with `Countdown' regulars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent as Sean Lock and Harry Hill take on Jon Richardson and Rosie Jones. Mr…
SEASON 23Series 23
01
Jon Richardson, Lucy Beaumont, Richard Ayoade, Joe Wilkinson
Jimmy Carr hosts with Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont take on Richard Ayoade and Joe Wilkinson and Finlay Christie finds…
02
Alan Carr, Harriet Kemsley, Jonathan Ross, Maisie Adam
Jimmy Carr hosts the words and numbers game show mash-up, with `Countdown' regulars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Alan Carr and Harriet Kemsley play against…
03
Jon Richardson, Jo Brand, Joe Wilkinson, Jamali Maddix
Jimmy Carr hosts the words and numbers game show mash-up, with Countdown regulars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Jon Richardson and Jo Brand take on…
04
Jon Richardson, Chris McCausland, Richard Ayoade, Sara Pascoe
Jimmy Carr hosts the words and numbers game show mash-up, with Countdown regulars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Richard Ayoade and Sara Pascoe take on…
05
Jon Richardson, Nabil Abdulrashid, Roisin Conaty, Joe Wilkinson
Jimmy Carr hosts the words and numbers game show mash-up, with `Countdown' regulars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Roisin Conaty and Joe Wilkinson play against…
06
Jonathan Ross, Russell Kane, Alan Carr, Judi Love
Jimmy Carr hosts the words and numbers game show mash-up, with `Countdown' regulars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Jonathan Ross and Russell Kane take on…
SEASON 24Series 24
01
Jonathan Ross, Joe Wilkinson, Roisin Conaty, Ahir Shah
Jimmy Carr hosts as Jonathan Ross and Joe Wilkinson take on Roisin Conaty and Ahir Shah. Catherine Cohen joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner while…
02
Sarah Millican, Phil Wang, Tom Allen, Roisin Conaty
Jimmy Carr hosts as Sarah Millican and Phil Wang take on Tom Allen and Roisin Conaty. Sam Campbell joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. With…
SEASON 25Series 25
01
Harriet Kemsley, Lee Mack, Munya Chawawa, David O'Doherty
Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Harriet Kemsley take on Lee Mack and Munya Chawawa. David O'Doherty joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.
02
Joe Wilkinson, Rob Beckett, Sarah Millican Jamali Maddix
Jimmy Carr and Rachel Riley host the anarchic game show. Rob Beckett and Joe Wilkinson take on Sarah Millican and Jamali Maddix. Glenn Moore joins…
03
Rob Brydon, Katherine Parkinson, Jon Richardson, Babatunde Aléshé
Jimmy Carr hosts the game show mash-up, as Rob Brydon and Katherine Parkinson take on Jon Richardson and Babatunde Aléshé. With Joe Wilkinson and Adam…
04
Rhod Gilbert, Sarah Millican, Judi Love, Joe Lycett
Jimmy Carr hosts as Rhod Gilbert and Sarah Millican go head-to-head with Judi Love and Joe Lycett. Jazz Emu joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.
05
Jon Richardson, Asim Chaudhry, Joe Wilkinson, Roisin Conaty
Jimmy Carr presents as Jon Richardson and Asim Chaudhry take on Joe Wilkinson and Roisin Conaty. Lucy Pearman is in Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent,…
SEASON 26Series 26
01
Dan Tiernan, Richard Ayoade, Katherine Ryan, John Kearns
Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Dan Tiernan take on Richard Ayoade and Katherine Ryan. John Kearns joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while…
02
Sarah Millican, Tom Allen, Joe Wilkinson, Rosie Jones, Mr Swallow
Jimmy Carr hosts the raucous game show mash-up, as Sarah Millican and Tom Allen take on Joe Wilkinson and Rosie Jones. Mr Swallow (Nick Mohammed)…
03
Alan Carr, Munya Chawawa, Sarah Millican, Gary Delaney, Don Rodolfo
Jimmy Carr hosts as Alan Carr and Munya Chawawa take on Sarah Millican and Gary Delaney. Don Rodolfo joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.
04
Katherine Ryan, Richard Ayoade, Laura Smyth, Mat Ewins
Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Katherine Ryan take on Richard Ayoade and Laura Smyth. Mat Ewins joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.
05
Richard Ayoade, Kemah Bob, Jonathan Ross, Maisie Adam, Sarah Keyworth
Jimmy Carr hosts as Richard Ayoade and Kemah Bob take on Jonathan Ross and Maisie Adam in the classic words and numbers quiz. Sarah Keyworth…
SEASON 27Series 27
01
Sarah Millican, Josh Widdicombe, Alan Carr & Thanyia Moore
Jimmy Carr presents as Sarah Millican and Josh Widdicombe take on Alan Carr and Thanyia Moore. The Delightful Sausage join Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.…
02
Rosie Jones, Joe Wilkinson, Phil Wang & Dr John Cooper Clarke
Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Rosie Jones take on Joe Wilkinson and Phil Wang. Dr John Cooper Clarke joins Susie Dent in Dictionary…
03
Guz Khan, Katherine Ryan, Joe Wilkinson & Alasdair Beckett-King
Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Guz Khan take on Katherine Ryan and Joe Wilkinson. Alasdair Beckett-King joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. Rachel…
04
Big Zuu, Danny Dyer, Helen Bauer & Mat Ewins
Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Big Zuu take on Danny Dyer and Helen Bauer. Mat Ewins joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. With…
05
Amy Gledhill, Richard Ayoade, Guz Khan & Sam Campbell
Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Amy Gledhill take on Richard Ayoade and Guz Khan. Sam Campbell joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. With…
SEASON 28Series 28
01
Bob Mortimer, Tom Allen, Richard Ayoade, Harriet Dyer & Ian Smith
Jimmy Carr returns with a brand-new series of the chaotic comedy twist on Channel 4's classic words and numbers quiz. In this episode, Richard Ayoade…
02
Joe Wilkinson, Josh Widdicombe, Rhod Gilbert, Thaniya Moore & Frankie Monroe
Jimmy Carr hosts the chaotic comedy twist on Channel 4's classic brainteaser quiz. In this episode, Joe Wilkinson and Josh Widdicombe take on Rhod Gilbert…
03
Joe Wilkinson, Alex Brooker, Kevin Bridges, Judi Love & Brian Butterfield
Jimmy Carr hosts another helping of chaos, comedy and Countdown. Joe Wilkinson and Alex Brooker take on Kevin Bridges and Judi Love. Brian Butterfield (Peter…
04
Roisin Conaty, Phil Wang, Joe Wilkinson, Lou Sanders & David O'Doherty
Jimmy Carr hosts with Countdown regulars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Roisin Conaty and Phil Wang play against Joe Wilkinson and Lou Sanders, with David…
05
Lucy Beaumont, Rob Brydon, Joe Wilkinson & Huge Davies
Jimmy Carr, Rachel Riley and Susie Dent host the comedically contorted Countdown mash-up. This time, Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont take on Rob Brydon and…
SEASON 29Series 29
01
Judi Love, Rob Beckett, Katherine Parkinson & Spencer Jones
The 29th series kicks off with Jon Richardson and Judi Love taking on new team captain Rob Beckett and Katherine Parkinson. Spencer Jones joins Susie…
02
Roisin Conaty, Rob Beckett, Kiell Smith-Bynoe & Lou Wall
Jimmy Carr, Rachel Riley and Susie Dent host. Jon Richardson and Roisin Conaty take on Rob Beckett and Kiell Smith-Bynoe. Lou Wall joins Susie in…
03
Judi Love, Rob Beckett, Miles Jupp & Róisín and Chiara
Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Judi Love take on Rob Beckett and Miles Jupp. And a special guest parachutes in to help the…
SERIES INFO
29
Seasons
160
Episodes
47 min/ep
Per Episode
Returning Series
Status
NETWORKS (1)
Channel 4
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown about?
Jimmy Carr hosts proceedings as the 8 Out of 10 Cats crew take over the words and numbers quiz.
Where can I watch 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown?
8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown is available on Prime Video, BritBox Amazon Channel, Foxtel Now, SBS On Demand, BINGE. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown have?
8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown has 29 seasons with 160 episodes total.
Who stars in 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown?
The cast of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown includes Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson, Rachel Riley, Susie Dent, Robert Deaton.
What is the rating of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown?
8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown has a rating of 7.3 out of 10 based on 95 votes on TMDB.
Is 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown still running?
8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown is currently active with a status of "Returning Series."
GENRES (3)
Comedy
Reality
Talk
