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The Best Episodes of Have I Got News for You

Every episode of Have I Got News for You ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Have I Got News for You!

Best episode
S35E3 Brian Blessed, Alan Duncan MP, Marcus Brigstocke
9.347 votes
Worst episode
S18E8 Bill Deedes, Will Self
4.011 votes
Top season
Season 71
7.8avg
Binge time
13d 8h
651 episodes
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Have I Got News for You Season 35 Episode 3 - Brian Blessed, Alan Duncan MP, Marcus Brigstocke
    9.3/10(47 votes)

    S35:E3

    The popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, with guest host Brian Blessed and panellists Alan Duncan MP and Marcus Brigstocke.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Have I Got News for You Season 40 Episode 1 - Benedict Cumberbatch, Victoria Coren, Jon Richardson
    8.5/10(28 votes)

    S40:E1

    Popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Benedict Cumberbatch, and guest panelists Victoria Coren and Jon Richardson.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Have I Got News for You Season 24 Episode 6 - Boris Johnson MP, Stephen K. Amos, Clive Anderson
    8.6/10(17 votes)

    S24:E6

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Have I Got News for You Season 71 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.0/10(33 votes)

    S71:E6

    Steph McGovern presents, with guest panellists comedian Jon Richardson and actress Sheila Hancock joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Have I Got News for You Season 71 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    8.0/10(32 votes)

    S71:E10

    David Tennant presents, with guest panellists politician and journalist Michael Gove and comedian Chloe Petts joining team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton as they delve into the news.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Have I Got News for You Season 65 Episode 2 - David Tennant, Lucy Beaumont, Richard Osman
    7.9/10(41 votes)

    S65:E2

    David Tennant is guest host with panellists writer and broadcaster Richard Osman and comedian and actress Lucy Beaumont joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Have I Got News for You Season 71 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.9/10(40 votes)

    S71:E1

    Roy Wood Jr presents the first in a new series, with guest panellists Armando Iannucci and journalist Anushka Asthana joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop to delve into the latest news.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Have I Got News for You Season 1 Episode 1 - Sandi Toksvig, Kate Saunders
    8.0/10(29 votes)

    S1:E1

    No description available

    Director:John F.D. Northover
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Have I Got News for You Season 65 Episode 3 - Richard Ayoade, Phil Wang, Marina Purkiss
    7.9/10(35 votes)

    S65:E3

    Richard Ayoade is guest host, with panellists political commentator Marina Purkiss and comedian Phil Wang joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Have I Got News for You Season 71 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.9/10(32 votes)

    S71:E5

    Richard Ayoade presents, with guest panellists actor and comedian Stephen Mangan and journalist Ava Santina Evans joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Have I Got News for You Season 69 Episode 6 - David Tennant, Miles Jupp, Beth Rigby
    7.8/10(42 votes)

    S69:E6

    David Tennant is presenter, with guest panellists actor and comedian Miles Jupp and journalist Beth Rigby joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Have I Got News for You Season 65 Episode 10 - Clive Myrie, Munya Chawawa, Helen Lewis
    7.8/10(34 votes)

    S65:E10

    Clive Myrie is guest host, with panellists actor Munya Chawawa and journalist Helen Lewis joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Have I Got News for You Season 69 Episode 10 - Richard Ayoade, Jack Dee, Kelly Cates
    7.8/10(34 votes)

    S69:E10

    Richard Ayoade is presenter, with guest panellists comedian Jack Dee and broadcaster Kelly Cates joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Have I Got News for You Season 71 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.8/10(34 votes)

    S71:E2

    Monty Don presents, with guest panellists comedian Chris McCausland and journalist Helen Lewis joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop to delve into the latest news.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Have I Got News for You Season 71 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.8/10(33 votes)

    S71:E3

    Gabby Logan presents, with guest panellists comedians Miles Jupp and Michelle Wolf joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Have I Got News for You Season 71 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    7.8/10(31 votes)

    S71:E9

    Guest presenter Katherine Ryan, journalist Jo Coburn and comedian John Tothill join Ian and Paul as they delve into the news.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Have I Got News for You Season 62 Episode 8 - Clive Myrie, Miles Jupp and Camilla Long
    7.9/10(23 votes)

    S62:E8

    With guest host Clive Myrie and panellists actor Miles Jupp and journalist Camilla Long

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Have I Got News for You Season 23 Episode 6 - Dave Gorman, Ken Livingstone
    8.0/10(18 votes)

    S23:E6

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    Director:Unknown
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  19. Have I Got News for You Season 72 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.1/10(15 votes)

    S72:E4

    Amol Rajan is the host, with guest panellists political consultant Salma Shah and comedian Phil Wang joining team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton as they delve into the news.

    Director:Abigail Dankwa
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Have I Got News for You Season 68 Episode 2 - Amol Rajan, Miles Jupp, Dame Andrea Jenkyns
    7.6/10(44 votes)

    S68:E2

    Amol Rajan is host, with guest panellists, actor and comedian Miles Jupp and Dame Andrea Jenkyns, joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. Have I Got News for You Season 43 Episode 9 - Kirsty Young, Victoria Coren, Greg Davies
    8.1/10(14 votes)

    S43:E9

    Popular news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Kirsty Young and guest panellists Victoria Coren and Greg Davies.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Have I Got News for You Season 34 Episode 6 - Ann Widdecombe MP, Alex James, Jimmy Carr
    8.0/10(15 votes)

    S34:E6

    Comedy quiz show, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Ann Widdecombe MP and guest panellists Alex James and Jimmy Carr.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Have I Got News for You Season 66 Episode 5 - Jo Brand, Zoe Lyons, Feargal Sharkey
    7.6/10(37 votes)

    S66:E5

    Jo Brand is guest presenter, with guest panellists comedienne Zoe Lyons and Feargal Sharkey joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Have I Got News for You Season 71 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    7.7/10(26 votes)

    S71:E8

    Alexander Armstrong presents, with guest panellists Phil Wang and Judi Love joining team captains Ian and Paul as they delve into the news.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Have I Got News for You Season 66 Episode 9 - Naga Munchetty, Richard Osman, Maisie Adam
    7.6/10(35 votes)

    S66:E9

    Naga Munchetty is host, with guest panellists writer and broadcaster Richard Osman and comedian Maisie Adam joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Brian Blessed, Alan Duncan MP, Marcus Brigstocke" is the best rated episode of Have I Got News for You. It scored 9.3/10 from 47 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on May 2, 2008. This episode scored 0.8 points higher than the second highest rated, "Benedict Cumberbatch, Victoria Coren, Jon Richardson".

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