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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!

The Best Episodes of The Graham Norton Show

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...
  1. Background image for Daniel Craig, Dame Judi Dench, Javier Bardem
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - 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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  2. Background image for Daniel Craig, Naomie Harris, Christoph Waltz, Sam Smith
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Daniel Craig, Naomie Harris, Christoph Waltz, Sam Smith

    S18:E5

    On Graham's sofa are James Bond stars Daniel Craig, Naomie Harris and Christoph Waltz. Plus pop superstar Sam Smith chats and performs Writing's on the Wall.

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  3. Background image for Ben Affleck, Sir David Attenborough, Matt Smith, Claire Foy, Sting
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Ben Affleck, Sir David Attenborough, Matt Smith, Claire Foy, Sting

    S20:E6

    Graham is joined by Oscar-winning actor and director Ben Affleck, starring in new action thriller The Accountant, Sir David Attenborough, who is presenting BBC One's Planet Earth II, and ex-Doctor Who star Matt Smith and Wolf Hall's Claire Foy, starring as Prince Philip and the Queen in Netflix series The Crown. Sting performs I Can't Stop Thinking About You from his new album.

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  4. Background image for Nicole Kidman, Dev Patel, Felicity Jones, Dawn French, Sir Michael Parkinson, Jack Savoretti
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Nicole Kidman, Dev Patel, Felicity Jones, Dawn French, Sir Michael Parkinson, Jack Savoretti

    S20:E11

    On Graham's sofa are Oscar-winner Nicole Kidman and Best Exotic Marigold Hotel star Dev Patel, who appear together in new movie Lion. Joining them are Oscar-nominee Felicity Jones of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, comedian and author Dawn French, promoting new TV drama series Delicious, and Sir Michael Parkinson, who discusses his book Muhammad Ali: A Memoir. There is music from Jack Savoretti who performs Only You.

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  5. Background image for Will Smith, Dame Helen Mirren, Naomie Harris, Martin Freeman, Katie Melua
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Will Smith, Dame Helen Mirren, Naomie Harris, Martin Freeman, Katie Melua

    S20:E12

    On Graham's sofa are Will Smith, Helen Mirren and Naomie Harris, appearing together in ensemble drama Collateral Beauty, and Sherlock actor Martin Freeman, talking about the new series of Sherlock. There is also music from Katie Melua, who performs The Little Swallow.

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  6. Background image for Danny Boyle, Ewan McGregor, Jonny Lee Miller, Robert Carlyle, Ewen Bremner and Izzy Bizu
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Danny Boyle, Ewan McGregor, Jonny Lee Miller, Robert Carlyle, Ewen Bremner and Izzy Bizu

    S20:E15

    On Graham's sofa are Oscar-winning director Danny Boyle, and the stars of T2 Trainspotting, Ewan McGregor, Jonny Lee Miller, Robert Carlyle and Ewen Bremner. Plus musical guest Izzy Bizu, who performs Talking to You.

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  8. Background image for Hugh Jackman, Sir Patrick Stewart
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Hugh Jackman, Sir Patrick Stewart

    S20:E19

    Among the guests on Graham's sofa tonight: X-Men's Wolverine Hugh Jackman and Professor X Sir Patrick Stewart, together in new movie Logan.

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  9. Background image for Claire Foy, Kurt Russell, David Walliams, Lee Evans, Mumford & Sons
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Claire Foy, Kurt Russell, David Walliams, Lee Evans, Mumford & Sons

    S24:E6

    Graham is joined by Claire Foy, starring in the crime thriller The Girl in the Spider's Web, Hollywood action hero Kurt Russell, playing Santa Claus in The Christmas Chronicles, comedian and writer David Walliams, presenting his new children's book The Ice Monster, and actor and comedian Lee Evans, back on the West End stage in a new Harold Pinter season. With music from Mumford & Sons, performing their new single Guiding Light.

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  10. Background image for Jason Momoa, Dame Darcey Bussell, Bill Bailey, Little Mix
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Jason Momoa, Dame Darcey Bussell, Bill Bailey, Little Mix

    S24:E11

    Together on Graham's sofa tonight: Hollywood hunk and ex-Game of Thrones star Jason Momoa, starring in new blockbuster Aquaman, dancer and Strictly judge Dame Darcey Bussell, presenting her new book of photographs Evolved, top comic Bill Bailey, talking about his latest show Larks In Transit and musical guests Little Mix, who perform their new single Think About Us.

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  11. Background image for Emily Blunt, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ben Whishaw, Emily Mortimer, Boy George
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Emily Blunt, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ben Whishaw, Emily Mortimer, Boy George

    S24:E12

    Featuring the stars of the new Mary Poppins Returns: star of The Devil Wears Prada and Sicario, Emily Blunt; Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda; James Bond and Paddington star Ben Whishaw; and star of Shutter Island and The Newsroom Emily Mortimer. With music from Boy George & Culture Club who perform Life.

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  12. Background image for Episode 18
    9.6/10(251 votes)

    #11 - 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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  13. Background image for Hugh Jackman, Michael Fassbender, James McAvoy, Molly
    9.0/10(110 votes)

    #12 - 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.

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  14. Background image for Episode 11
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - Episode 11

    S32:E11

    Among the guests on Graham’s sofa tonight are former 007 Daniel Craig, critically acclaimed for his performance in gay love story Queer, Oscar-nominated Jesse Eisenberg (The Social Network) and Emmy winner Kieran Culkin (Succession), who both star in Jesse’s comedy road movie A Real Pain, and Derry Girls and Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan, appearing in the Doctor Who Christmas Special. Also, music from girl-band FLO, performing their single In My Bag.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Background image for Miranda Hart, Jack Whitehall, Adele
    8.9/10(64 votes)

    #14 - 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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  16. Background image for will.i.am, Greg Davies, Miriam Margolyes, Adam Lambert
    8.9/10(49 votes)

    #15 - 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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  17. Background image for Episode 1
    8.8/10(72 votes)

    #16 - 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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  18. Background image for Robert Pattinson, Reese Witherspoon, Hugh Laurie
    8.7/10(44 votes)

    #17 - 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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  19. Background image for Nicole Kidman, Julie Walters, Hugh Bonneville, Take That
    8.7/10(52 votes)

    #18 - 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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  20. Background image for Arnold Schwarzenegger, Emilia Clarke, Jake Gyllenhaal, Cara Delevingne, Tinie Tempah
    8.7/10(88 votes)

    #19 - 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.

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  21. Background image for Matt LeBlanc, Emilia Clarke, Kate Beckinsale, Dominic Cooper, Corinne Bailey Rae
    8.5/10(76 votes)

    #20 - 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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  22. Background image for Ryan Reynolds, Josh Brolin, David Beckham, Vanessa Kirby, Joan Armatrading
    8.5/10(67 votes)

    #21 - 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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  23. Background image for Episode 6
    8.4/10(33 votes)

    #22 - 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'.

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  24. Background image for Compilation
    8.4/10(23 votes)

    #23 - Compilation

    S9:E13

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  25. Background image for Episode 6
    8.4/10(54 votes)

    #24 - Episode 6

    S14:E6

    Together on Graham's sofa are Oscar-winning actress and writer Emma Thompson, starring in new movie Saving Mr Banks; double Doctor Whos Matt Smith and David Tennant; top comedian Jimmy Carr; and pop star Robbie Williams, chatting and performing I Wanna Be Like You.

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  26. Background image for David Tennant, Olivia Colman, Harvey Weinstein, Jessie J
    8.4/10(60 votes)

    #25 - David Tennant, Olivia Colman, Harvey Weinstein, Jessie J

    S16:E14

    The award-winning host continues his anarchic talk show. Featuring award-winning stage and screen actors David Tennant and Olivia Colman starring in the hotly anticipated second series of Broadchurch, and legendary film producer and Hollywood mogul, Harvey Weinstein. Plus music from Jessie J.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Daniel Craig, Dame Judi Dench, Javier Bardem" is the best rated episode of "The Graham Norton Show". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/26/2012. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Daniel Craig, Naomie Harris, Christoph Waltz, Sam Smith".