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Greg Davies is the Taskmaster, and with the help of his ever-loyal assistant Alex Horne, they will set out to test the wiles, wit, wisdom and skills of five hyper-competitive comedians. Who will be crowned

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Taskmaster Season 22 Episode 5 - You're Nice
    6.7/10(102 votes)

    S22:E5

    There once was a whizz-kid called Nina, who was certain that no one had seen 'er, cheat in a test, Alex Horne did his best, but Conti had a cunning demeanour.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Taskmaster Season 22 Episode 6 - To Void an Oblong
    6.9/10(71 votes)

    S22:E6

    Taskmaster pays homage to a comedy icon as the contestants face the baffling Gregulator. Richard Ayoade threatens to destroy the set. Matt Lucas makes a massive green whoopsie.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Taskmaster Season 18 Episode 1 - The Faceless Facilitators
    7.0/10(322 votes)

    S18:E1

    Andy Zaltzman, Babátúndé Aléshé, Emma Sidi, Jack Dee and Rosie Jones search for a seal, hurl yoga balls in a theme park and force-feed Little Alex Horne a bowlful of bubblegum.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Taskmaster Season 18 Episode 2 - ...And Then a Detective Comes In
    7.0/10(266 votes)

    S18:E2

    Jack Dee has a dramatic wardrobe change, Rosie Jones presents her new baby, and Emma Sidi's got Tamzin Outhwaite on the brain. Plus: multi-headed beasts, and a very dull ghost.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Taskmaster Season 18 Episode 4 - I'm a Girl Who Likes a Clean Line
    7.0/10(199 votes)

    S18:E4

    Andy Zaltzman takes a carrot-based risk. Emma Sidi performs some cartwheel tricks. Rosie Jones menaces a member of the crew. Alex Horne rings a bell (or two!)

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Taskmaster Season 22 Episode 4 - An Act of Self-Erasure
    7.0/10(103 votes)

    S22:E4

    Greg Davies yells about a famous work of art, but what have hippos got to do with it? Chloe Petts sticks googly eyes to a body part. Isy Suttie insists it's time to make steam.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Taskmaster Season 17 Episode 5 - Snooker Cue Umbrella Chin
    7.2/10(171 votes)

    S17:E5

    Steve Pemberton experiments with G-force, Sophie Willan splatters a human pigeon and Joanne McNally rocks a traffic cone. In other news, Nick Mohammed gets trapped under a bed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Taskmaster Season 6 Episode 3 - One Warm Prawn
    7.3/10(284 votes)

    S6:E3

    Liza Tarbuck introduces a plastic lizard to a drill.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Taskmaster Season 10 Episode 8 - Moments of Silence
    7.3/10(238 votes)

    S10:E8

    Alex Horne gets an acting role, while Richard Herring delivers a star turn from behind a bush. Mawaan Rizwan nicks a cup of tea. Johnny Vegas takes a tumble.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Taskmaster Season 17 Episode 9 - Assistantbury
    7.3/10(164 votes)

    S17:E9

    Alex Horne risks raising Greg Davies' hackles with a task in celebration of himself. Steve Pemberton has an expletive-laden row with a bin. Plus: a novel use for a cow's ear.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Taskmaster Season 18 Episode 9 - The Cockle Children
    7.3/10(172 votes)

    S18:E9

    As the contest goes down to the wire, Jack Dee makes some tense phone calls and Rosie Jones smears brown stuff on a plate. Can Andy Zaltzman shoehorn cricket into another task?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Taskmaster Season 22 Episode 3 - The Butterfly Centurion
    7.3/10(115 votes)

    S22:E3

    Can Matt Lucas conquer his vertigo? Where did Chloe Petts find such a giant syringe? And why is Alex Horne flopping about in flippers and butterfly wings?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Taskmaster Season 22 Episode 7 - The Oldest I've Ever Looked
    7.3/10(54 votes)

    S22:E7

    A Taskmaster legend is in the house. All but one of the contestants enjoy a short and steamy train ride. And Nina Conti tries to trick Greg Davies with bananas and a big spoon.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Taskmaster Season 6 Episode 1 - The Old Soft Curved Padlock
    7.4/10(310 votes)

    S6:E1

    Alice Levine, Asim Chaudhry, Liza Tarbuck, Russell Howard and Tim Vine tackle wheelbarrow stunts, lemon towers and a wardrobe as Greg Davies sets them truly absurd tasks.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Taskmaster Season 6 Episode 8 - What Kind of Pictures?
    7.4/10(267 votes)

    S6:E8

    Russell Howard charms a nice lady called Carol and Liza Tarbuck makes a puzzle for children, that should not be seen by children.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Taskmaster Season 10 Episode 2 - A Documentary About a Despot
    7.4/10(273 votes)

    S10:E2

    Johnny Vegas yells from a tall chair, Katherine Parkinson forgets how balloons work and Richard Herring flails around in a dinghy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Taskmaster Season 10 Episode 4 - Toshwash
    7.4/10(259 votes)

    S10:E4

    Daisy flirts with a security guard, Richard is surprised by some chickens and Johnny convinces Alex to wear sparkly shoes while operating heavy machinery.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Taskmaster Season 10 Episode 5 - I Hate Your Trainers
    7.4/10(255 votes)

    S10:E5

    The competing comics demonstrate their love of watermelon and Johnny tries to win points by grabbing a passing cyclist and introducing him to some Christmas-related equipment.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Taskmaster Season 17 Episode 2 - Jumungo
    7.4/10(187 votes)

    S17:E2

    Nick Mohammed sheathes a water bottle with a sock, Sophie Willan attempts to take flight, and John Robins puts his faith in honey, as Taskmaster Greg Davies sits in judgement

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Taskmaster Season 18 Episode 3 - The Gangsters of the Sea
    7.4/10(219 votes)

    S18:E3

    Babátúndé Aléshé almost certainly knows what a rocket is, and Jack Dee's a dead ringer for a famous artist. Greg Davies awards points (some), praise (little) and pity (plenty).

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Taskmaster Season 18 Episode 7 - Captain Jackie and the Hotdog
    7.4/10(184 votes)

    S18:E7

    Rosie Jones feels badly let down by her comedy hero Jack Dee, while Babátúndé Aléshé shouts about a fortune cookie. And Andy Zaltzman predicts the end of the world.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Taskmaster Season 18 Episode 10 - Le Goose
    7.4/10(176 votes)

    S18:E10

    Our five weary contestants compete one last time, in a grand final featuring tiny chairs, giant eggs and a honking Alex Horne. But who'll lift the legendary Taskmaster trophy?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Taskmaster Season 6 Episode 2 - Tarpeters
    7.5/10(288 votes)

    S6:E2

    Liza Tarbuck shows her hatred of small toy men. Asim Chaudhry invents a new rain hat. Alice Levine tries to fathom darts.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Taskmaster Season 6 Episode 4 - BMXing!
    7.5/10(283 votes)

    S6:E4

    Tim Vine strips to his waist, Russell Howard gets tattooed, while Alice Levine apes Leonardo da Vinci using squirty cream.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Taskmaster Season 6 Episode 6 - We Met at Mealtimes
    7.5/10(269 votes)

    S6:E6

    It is snowy globes, rubbery ducks and wooden-y spoons, as the competitors use their ingenuity to impress Taskmaster Greg Davies.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"You're Nice" is the worst rated episode of "Taskmaster". It scored 6.7/10 based on 102 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/1/2026. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "To Void an Oblong".