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The Best Episodes of The Graham Norton Show

Every episode of The Graham Norton Show ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Graham Norton Show!

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Each week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on around the world that week. The guests poke fun and share their opinions on the main news stories. Graham is often

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Graham Norton Show Season 14 Episode 18 - Episode 18
    9.6/10(256 votes)

    #1 - Episode 18

    S14:E18

    Among the guests on Graham's sofa are entertainment superstars, the two-and-only Ant and Dec; actor Jamie Dornan, soon to be seen in Fifty Shades of Grey; and actor Aaron Paul, who plays Jesse in the hit TV show Breaking Bad.

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  2. The Graham Norton Show Season 20 Episode 20 - Compilation Show
    9.4/10(96 votes)

    #2 - Compilation Show

    S20:E20

    A compilation of highlights from the current series featuring a host of star guests, including Justin Timberlake, Tom Hanks, Benedict Cumberbatch, Dame Helen Mirren, Tom Cruise, Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. The Graham Norton Show Season 20 Episode 5 - Benedict Cumberbatch, Eddie Redmayne, Bryan Cranston, LeAnn Rimes
    9.2/10(88 votes)

    #3 - Benedict Cumberbatch, Eddie Redmayne, Bryan Cranston, LeAnn Rimes

    S20:E5

    Among the guests on Graham's sofa are Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch, now appearing as Doctor Strange, Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne, starring in the Harry Potter prequel Fanta stic Beasts and Where to Find Them, and Breaking Bad star Bryan Cranston, promoting his biography, A Life in Parts. Including chat and music from LeAnn Rimes, who performs The Story.

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  4. The Graham Norton Show Season 11 Episode 11 - will.i.am, Greg Davies, Miriam Margolyes, Adam Lambert
    9.1/10(50 votes)

    #4 - will.i.am, Greg Davies, Miriam Margolyes, Adam Lambert

    S11:E11

    Joining Graham on the sofa are Black Eyed Peas and Voice UK star will.i.am; comedian and Inbetweeners star Greg Davies; veteran actress Miriam Margolyes; and singer Adam Lambert, who performs Never Close Our Eyes.

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  5. The Graham Norton Show Season 15 Episode 5 - Hugh Jackman, Michael Fassbender, James McAvoy, Molly
    9.1/10(110 votes)

    #5 - Hugh Jackman, Michael Fassbender, James McAvoy, Molly

    S15:E5

    It's an all-singing, all-dancing X-Men spectacular on Graham's sofa as Aussie hunk Hugh Jackman meets Irish heart-throb Michael Fassbender and smouldering Scot James McAvoy. With music from Eurovision hopeful Molly, who performs Children of the Universe.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. The Graham Norton Show Season 9 Episode 3 - Miranda Hart, Jack Whitehall, Adele
    9.0/10(64 votes)

    #6 - Miranda Hart, Jack Whitehall, Adele

    S9:E3

    Powerhouse singer Adele joins Graham along with Miranda Hart (‘Miranda,’ ‘Not Going Out’) and comedian Jack Whitehall.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. The Graham Norton Show Season 12 Episode 5 - Helena Bonham Carter, Jack Whitehall, Michael Palin, Michael Buble
    9.0/10(45 votes)

    #7 - Helena Bonham Carter, Jack Whitehall, Michael Palin, Michael Buble

    S12:E5

    The award-winning host continues his unique chat show. Together on the sofa are actress Helena Bonham Carter, currently starring in Great Expectations; comedian and actor Jack Whitehall; globe-trotting Brazil nut Michael Palin; and Michael Buble, who also performs in the studio.

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  8. The Graham Norton Show Season 9 Episode 4 - Robert Pattinson, Reese Witherspoon, Hugh Laurie
    8.9/10(44 votes)

    #8 - Robert Pattinson, Reese Witherspoon, Hugh Laurie

    S9:E4

    Graham welcomes ‘Water for Elephants’ co-stars Robert Pattinson and Oscar-winning actress Reese Witherspoon, plus Hugh Laurie (‘House’) and comedian Shappi Khorsandi.

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  9. The Graham Norton Show Season 14 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.9/10(72 votes)

    #9 - Episode 1

    S14:E1

    The host returns with more light-hearted chat, talking to Hollywood star Harrison Ford about his new sci-fi adventure Ender's Game, and Sherlock actor Benedict Cumberbatch, currently appearing as WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange in The Fifth Estate. Comedian and actor Jack Whitehall is also on the sofa, and there'll be music and chat from James Blunt, who performs new single Bonfire Heart from his forthcoming album Moon Landing.

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  10. The Graham Norton Show Season 4 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    8.8/10(22 votes)

    #10 - Episode 7

    S4:E7

    Tonight Graham is joined by comedian Robin Williams, who discusses his long career in television and film. A audience member becomes a genie. Estelle plays the show out with her new single 'Come Over'.

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  11. The Graham Norton Show Season 9 Episode 13 - Compilation
    8.8/10(23 votes)

    #11 - Compilation

    S9:E13

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  12. The Graham Norton Show Season 13 Episode 5 - Chris Pine, Benedict Cumberbatch, Kim Cattrall, Bonnie Tyler
    8.8/10(70 votes)

    #12 - Chris Pine, Benedict Cumberbatch, Kim Cattrall, Bonnie Tyler

    S13:E5

    Together on Graham's sofa in this episode are Hollywood star Chris Pine, who plays Captain James T Kirk in Star Trek Into Darkness; the villain of the movie, Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch; Sex and the City star Kim Cattrall; and 2013 British Eurovision hopeful Bonnie Tyler.

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  13. The Graham Norton Show Season 16 Episode 9 - Nicole Kidman, Julie Walters, Hugh Bonneville, Take That
    8.8/10(52 votes)

    #13 - Nicole Kidman, Julie Walters, Hugh Bonneville, Take That

    S16:E9

    Graham is joined by three familiar faces from the large and small screen - Oscar-winning Hollywood actress Nicole Kidman, Bafta-winning British favourite Julie Walters and Downton Abbey's Hugh Bonneville - who are all co-starring with a little bear from Darkest Peru in comedy movie Paddington. There's also music by Take That, now a three-piece, performing their new single These Days.

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  14. The Graham Norton Show Season 17 Episode 11 - Arnold Schwarzenegger, Emilia Clarke, Jake Gyllenhaal, Cara Delevingne, Tinie Tempah
    8.8/10(90 votes)

    #14 - Arnold Schwarzenegger, Emilia Clarke, Jake Gyllenhaal, Cara Delevingne, Tinie Tempah

    S17:E11

    The Bafta award-winning talk show, featuring the biggest celebrities and the brightest conversation on television. On his sofa: he said he'd be back... the mighty Arnold Schwarzenegger returns, in Terminator Genisys; his co-star, Daenerys from Game of Thrones, Emilia Clarke; Oscar-nominated Jake Gyllenhaal, starring in sports drama Southpaw; model and actress Cara Delevingne, in new teen romance mystery Paper Towns; and music and chat from Tinie Tempah who performs Not Letting Go.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. The Graham Norton Show Season 30 Episode 20 - Compilation Show 1
    8.8/10(51 votes)

    #15 - Compilation Show 1

    S30:E20

    The first of two compilations of highlights from the recent series, featuring a host of stars including Taylor Swift, Daniel Craig, Eddie Redmayne, Lashana Lynch, Bono, Kate Hudson, Ian McKellen, Paul Mescal, Geena Davis, Stormzy, Lesley Manville, Colin Farrell, Bruce Springsteen and many more.

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  16. The Graham Norton Show Season 31 Episode 9 - Julia Roberts, Tom Hanks, Timothée Chalamet and Cher
    8.8/10(75 votes)

    #16 - Julia Roberts, Tom Hanks, Timothée Chalamet and Cher

    S31:E9

    Graham is joined by Julia Roberts, Hollywood great Tom Hanks, Timothée Chalamet and music legend Cher, chatting and performing her current single, DJ Play a Christmas Song.

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  17. The Graham Norton Show Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.7/10(61 votes)

    #17 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    Graham talks to Doctor Who actor David Tennant about the new series of Doctor Who and comedian Jo Brand about her involvement on Comic Relief's The Apprentice. The Proclaimers perform 'I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)'.

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  18. The Graham Norton Show Season 5 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.7/10(33 votes)

    #18 - Episode 6

    S5:E6

    Tonight Graham is joined by actress Gillian Anderson and comedian Chris Addison. Gillian discusses starring in The X Files and her transition into acting in the theatre, whilst Chris talks about his new movie which is a spin-off of BBC sitcom The Thick Of It. Graham looks at a robot version of himself. Audience members make political apologies. Sinead O'Connor sings out the show with her classic song 'Nothing Compares To You'.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. The Graham Norton Show Season 12 Episode 10 - Josh Groban, Billie Piper, Frank Skinner, Example
    8.7/10(28 votes)

    #19 - Josh Groban, Billie Piper, Frank Skinner, Example

    S12:E10

    Graham is joined by international singing star Josh Groban, acclaimed actress Billie Piper and comedian Frank Skinner, with music and chat from dance maestro Example.

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  20. The Graham Norton Show Season 30 Episode 19 - Dame Helen Mirren, Pedro Pascal, Ariana DeBose and Freya Ridings
    8.7/10(50 votes)

    #20 - Dame Helen Mirren, Pedro Pascal, Ariana DeBose and Freya Ridings

    S30:E19

    Graham is joined by Dame Helen Mirren, Ariana DeBose and Pedro Pascal. With music from Freya Ridings, performing her single "Weekends".

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  21. The Graham Norton Show Season 12 Episode 2 - Daniel Craig, Dame Judi Dench, Javier Bardem
    8.6/10(42 votes)

    #21 - Daniel Craig, Dame Judi Dench, Javier Bardem

    S12:E2

    Together on the sofa in a James Bond special are 007 himself, Daniel Craig; M's alter ego, Dame Judi Dench; and Skyfall's villain, Oscar-winner Javier Bardem.

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  22. The Graham Norton Show Season 19 Episode 10 - Matt LeBlanc, Emilia Clarke, Kate Beckinsale, Dominic Cooper, Corinne Bailey Rae
    8.6/10(76 votes)

    #22 - Matt LeBlanc, Emilia Clarke, Kate Beckinsale, Dominic Cooper, Corinne Bailey Rae

    S19:E10

    The guests on Graham's sofa are Matt LeBlanc, one of the new hosts of the revamped Top Gear, Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke, promoting her new movie Me Before You, actress Kate Beckinsale, starring in the Jane Austen adaption Love & Friendship and actor Dominic Cooper, appearing in the epic fantasy movie Warcraft. With music from Corinne Bailey Rae, performing her current single Stop Where You Are.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. The Graham Norton Show Season 23 Episode 6 - Ryan Reynolds, Josh Brolin, David Beckham, Vanessa Kirby, Joan Armatrading
    8.6/10(68 votes)

    #23 - Ryan Reynolds, Josh Brolin, David Beckham, Vanessa Kirby, Joan Armatrading

    S23:E6

    Among the guests on Graham's sofa are Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Josh Brolin, starring together in irreverent superhero sequel Deadpool 2, sporting icon and Unicef ambassador David Beckham, Bafta-nominated actor Vanessa Kirby, appearing in Julie at the National Theatre, and music legend Joan Armatrading, chatting and performing I Like It When We're Together from her new album.

    Director:Steve Smith
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The Graham Norton Show Season 8 Episode 3 - Johnny Knoxville, Joan Rivers, Catherine Tate
    8.5/10(48 votes)

    #24 - Johnny Knoxville, Joan Rivers, Catherine Tate

    S8:E3

    Graham is joined by Hollywood hell-raiser Johnny Knoxville to talk about Jackass 3D; veteran comedienne Joan Rivers, who talks about having a year of her life documented in the award-winning Joan Rivers: a Piece of Work; and everyone's favourite 'Nan', actress Catherine Tate. Plus the Pet Shop Boys chat and perform one of their greatest hits.

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  25. The Graham Norton Show Season 9 Episode 12 - Ewan McGregor, Chris O'Dowd, Example
    8.5/10(26 votes)

    #25 - Ewan McGregor, Chris O'Dowd, Example

    S9:E12

    Graham’s guests this week include young Obi-Wan, Ewan McGregor (‘Beginners’ ‘Star Wars: Episodes I – III) and ‘Bridesmaids’ star Chris O’Dowd.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 18" is the best rated episode of "The Graham Norton Show". It scored 9.6/10 based on 256 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/28/2014. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Compilation Show".