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The Best Episodes of Pointless

Every episode of Pointless ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Pointless!

Best episode
S16E36 1,000th Episode
8.711 votes
Worst episode
S12E21 Episode 21
0.01 votes
Top season
Season 16
8.7avg
Binge time
57d 6h
1907 episodes
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Pointless Season 16 Episode 36 - 1,000th Episode
    8.7/10(11 votes)

    S16:E36

    A very special edition of the programme to mark its 1,000th episode. Exceptional past contestants have been invited back, and hosts Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman have swapped roles, with Richard as host and Alexander behind the desk.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Pointless Season 29 Episode 32 - Episode 32
    7.7/10(11 votes)

    S29:E32

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Pointless Season 29 Episode 18 - Episode 18
    7.6/10(10 votes)

    S29:E18

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  4. Pointless Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 03
    7.3/10(12 votes)

    S1:E3

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    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Pointless Season 30 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.4/10(10 votes)

    S30:E5

    The brainy quiz returns - but this time host Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Konnie Huq. As always, contestants try to score as few points as possible by plumbing the depths of their general knowledge to come up with the answers no-one else could think of.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Pointless Season 30 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.4/10(10 votes)

    S30:E6

    The brainy quiz returns - but this time host Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Konnie Huq. As always, contestants try to score as few points as possible by plumbing the depths of their general knowledge to come up with the answers no-one else could think of.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Pointless Season 30 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    7.4/10(10 votes)

    S30:E7

    The brainy quiz returns - but this time host Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Konnie Huq. As always, contestants try to score as few points as possible by plumbing the depths of their general knowledge to come up with the answers no-one else could think of.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Pointless Season 30 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    7.4/10(10 votes)

    S30:E8

    The brainy quiz returns - but this time host Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Konnie Huq. As always, contestants try to score as few points as possible by plumbing the depths of their general knowledge to come up with the answers no-one else could think of. Episode 8 PointlessSeries 30 Episode 8 of 55

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Pointless Season 31 Episode 28 - Episode 28
    7.4/10(10 votes)

    S31:E28

    Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Gabby Logan for the brainy quiz where the contestants try to score as few points as possible by plumbing the depths of their general knowledge to come up with the answers no-one else could think of.

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  10. Pointless Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 04
    7.2/10(12 votes)

    S1:E4

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  11. Pointless Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 05
    7.2/10(12 votes)

    S1:E5

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  12. Pointless Season 29 Episode 13 - Episode 13
    7.4/10(9 votes)

    S29:E13

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  13. Pointless Season 29 Episode 15 - Episode 15
    7.4/10(9 votes)

    S29:E15

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  14. Pointless Season 29 Episode 22 - Episode 22
    7.4/10(9 votes)

    S29:E22

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  15. Pointless Season 29 Episode 33 - Episode 33
    7.4/10(9 votes)

    S29:E33

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  16. Pointless Season 29 Episode 35 - Episode 35
    7.4/10(9 votes)

    S29:E35

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  17. Pointless Season 29 Episode 36 - Episode 36
    7.4/10(9 votes)

    S29:E36

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  18. Pointless Season 27 Episode 45 - Episode 45
    7.3/10(10 votes)

    S27:E45

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  19. Pointless Season 29 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.3/10(10 votes)

    S29:E3

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  20. Pointless Season 29 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.3/10(10 votes)

    S29:E4

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  21. Pointless Season 29 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    7.3/10(10 votes)

    S29:E7

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  22. Pointless Season 30 Episode 29 - Episode 29
    7.3/10(10 votes)

    S30:E29

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  23. Pointless Season 31 Episode 11 - Episode 11
    7.2/10(11 votes)

    S31:E11

    The brainy quiz returns - but this time host Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Hugh Dennis. As always, contestants try to score as few points as possible by plumbing the depths of their general knowledge to come up with the answers no-one else could think of.

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  24. Pointless Season 28 Episode 38 - Episode 38
    7.6/10(7 votes)

    S28:E38

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Pointless Season 20 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    7.5/10(7 votes)

    S20:E9

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Best Episodes Summary

"1,000th Episode" is the best rated episode of Pointless. It scored 8.7/10 from 11 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on January 16, 2017. This episode scored 1.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 32".

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