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Jimmy Carr hosts proceedings as the 8 Out of 10 Cats crew take over the words and numbers quiz.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 16 Episode 2 - Katherine Ryan, Joe Wilkinson, John Cooper Clarke
    8.4/10(80 votes)

    S16:E2

    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 John Cooper Clark in Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent and Rachel Riley looks after the numbers.

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  2. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 12 Episode 5 - Joe Wilkinson, David Mitchell, Roisin Conaty, Tom Allen
    8.3/10(55 votes)

    S12:E5

    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 Allen is in Dictionary Corner.

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  3. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 17 Episode 2 - Claudia Winkleman, Henning Wehn, Nick Helm
    8.2/10(67 votes)

    S17:E2

    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 joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

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  4. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 2 Episode 2 - Rhod Gilbert, Miles Jupp, Nick Helm
    8.1/10(81 votes)

    S2:E2

    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 are joined by celebrity guests Miles Jupp and Rhod Gilbert. Countdown regular Susie Dent is in Dictionary Corner with Nick Helm, while the country's favourite boffin Rachel Riley provides the letters and numbers with a little help from comedian Joe Wilkinson.

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  5. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 21 Episode 4 - Sara Pascoe, Richard Ayoade, Nick Helm
    8.1/10(63 votes)

    S21:E4

    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. Nick Helm joins Susie in Dictionary Corner.

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  6. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 1 Episode 1 - Lee Mack, Rob Beckett, Rhod Gilbert, Tim Key
    8.0/10(94 votes)

    S1:E1

    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, and Rachel Riley is assisted by Joe Wilkinson.

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  7. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 7 Episode 17 - Greg Davies, Holly Walsh, Vic Reeves
    8.0/10(42 votes)

    S7:E17

    Jimmy Carr hosts. Sean Lock and Greg Davies take on Jon Richardson and Holly Walsh. Vic Reeves is in Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent.

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  8. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 21 Episode 5 - Lucy Beaumont, Roisin Conaty, Joe Wilkinson, Bec Hill
    8.0/10(40 votes)

    S21:E5

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont take on Roisin Conaty and Joe Wilkinson. Bec Hill joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

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  9. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 24 Episode 1 - Jonathan Ross, Joe Wilkinson, Roisin Conaty, Ahir Shah
    8.0/10(44 votes)

    S24:E1

    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 Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon looks after the numbers and letters.

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  10. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 6 Episode 2 - Roisin Conaty, Jack Whitehall, Rob Beckett
    7.9/10(48 votes)

    S6:E2

    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 Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel Riley.

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  11. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 7 Episode 5 - Miles Jupp, Greg Davies, Holly Walsh
    7.9/10(56 votes)

    S7:E5

    Jimmy Carr hosts, as Sean Lock and Miles Jupp take on Jon Richardson and Greg Davies. Holly Walsh is in Dictionary Corner.

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  12. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 7 Episode 6 - Vic Reeves, Lee Mack, Sara Pascoe, Alex Horne and the Horne Section
    7.9/10(47 votes)

    S7:E6

    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 Section join Susie in Dictionary Corner.

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  13. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 7 Episode 10 - Johnny Vegas, Sarah Millican, Rob Beckett, Vic Reeves
    7.9/10(45 votes)

    S7:E10

    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 Dent and Rachel Riley.

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  14. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 7 Episode 14 - Bill Bailey, Joe Wilkinson, Isy Suttie, Joe Lycett
    7.9/10(46 votes)

    S7:E14

    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 Susie Dent.

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  15. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 11 Episode 2 - Lee Mack, Catherine Tate, Miles Jupp, John Cooper Clarke
    7.9/10(42 votes)

    S11:E2

    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 looks after the letters and numbers.

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  16. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 23 Episode 5 - Jon Richardson, Nabil Abdulrashid, Roisin Conaty, Joe Wilkinson
    7.9/10(41 votes)

    S23:E5

    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 Jon Richardson and Nabil Abdulrashid. David O'Doherty is in Dictionary Corner.

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  17. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 25 Episode 5 - Jon Richardson, Asim Chaudhry, Joe Wilkinson, Roisin Conaty
    7.9/10(32 votes)

    S25:E5

    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, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

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  18. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 2 Episode 1 - Jason Manford, Rhod Gilbert, Danny Dyer
    7.8/10(84 votes)

    S2:E1

    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 Manford joins Sean, while Rhod Gilbert teams up with Jon. Countdown regular Susie Dent is in the Dictionary Corner with Danny Dyer, while the country's favourite boffin Rachel Riley provides the letters and numbers with a little help from comedian Joe Wilkinson.

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  19. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 2 Episode 5 - Lee Mack, Bob Mortimer, Adam Hills, Alex Horne and The Horne Section
    7.8/10(69 votes)

    S2:E5

    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 Hills. Countdown regular Susie Dent is in Dictionary Corner with help from Alex Horne and the Horne Section while the country's favourite boffin, Rachel Riley, provides the letters and numbers with a little help from comedian Joe Wilkinson.

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  20. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 5 Episode 3 - Vic Reeves, Jo Brand, Adam Buxton
    7.8/10(44 votes)

    S5:E3

    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 and Jo Brand. Countdown regular Susie Dent is in Dictionary Corner with Adam Buxton, maths expert Rachel Riley looks after the letters and numbers, and there's a special appearance by Rob Beckett.

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  21. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 6 Episode 5 - Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, Jack Whitehall
    7.8/10(40 votes)

    S6:E5

    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 Corner,

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  22. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 13 Episode 1 - Joe Lycett, Michelle Wolf, Adam Riches
    7.8/10(47 votes)

    S13:E1

    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 Corner.

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  23. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 14 Episode 1 - Cariad Lloyd, Alan Carr, Kevin Bridges, Elis James, Jon Robins
    7.8/10(45 votes)

    S14:E1

    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 Dictionary Corner, with Susie Dent and Rachel Riley

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  24. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 16 Episode 3 - Miles Jupp, Alan Carr, Roisin Conaty, Ivan Brackenbury
    7.8/10(50 votes)

    S16:E3

    Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Miles Jupp v guest captain Alan Carr and Roisin Conaty. Ivan Brackenbury joins Susie in Dictionary Corner.

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  25. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 16 Episode 8 - Roisin Conaty, Alan Carr, Joe Lycett, Spencer Jones
    7.8/10(56 votes)

    S16:E8

    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 Spencer Jones in Dictionary Corner.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Katherine Ryan, Joe Wilkinson, John Cooper Clarke" is the best rated episode of "8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown". It scored 8.4/10 based on 80 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/20/2018. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Joe Wilkinson, David Mitchell, Roisin Conaty, Tom Allen".