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The Best Episodes of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 5

Every episode of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 5!

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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
    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 5 Episode 1 - David Mitchell, Roisin Conaty, Phill Jupitus
    7.6/10(49 votes)

    S5:E1

    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 Show star David Mitchell and stand-up comedienne Roisin Conaty. Phill Jupitus is in Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent, while Joe Wilkinson `helps' Rachel Riley with the letters and numbers.

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  3. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 5 Episode 2 - David Baddiel, Trevor Noah, Joey Essex
    7.6/10(50 votes)

    S5:E2

    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 and Trevor Noah. Countdown regular Susie Dent is in Dictionary Corner with Joey Essex, while maths expert Rachel Riley provides the letters and numbers with help from Alex Horne and the Horne Section.

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Vic Reeves, Jo Brand, Adam Buxton" is the best rated episode of "8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown" season 5. It scored 7.8/10 based on 44 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/19/2014. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "David Mitchell, Roisin Conaty, Phill Jupitus".