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Music quiz in which contestants try to recognise as many hit songs and artists as possible, under intense pressure.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Hit List Season 6 Episode 12 - Christmas Special
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #1 - Christmas Special

    S6:E12

    You better watch out - it’s time for a star-studded Christmas special! The three teams joining Marvin and Rochelle Humes for this festive episode are popstars Una Healy and Kimberly Wyatt, presenters Gregg Wallace and Kate Thornton, plus Union J’s George Shelley with drag queen Kitty Scott-Claus. Who will jingle all the way to the Final Chart Rundown for a chance to win £10,000 for their chosen charity?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Hit List Season 6 Episode 4 - Episode 4: Celebrity Special
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #2 - Episode 4: Celebrity Special

    S6:E4

    It's time for the stars to shine in another celebrity special. The three teams joining Marvin and Rochelle Humes are DJ Chris Moyles and actor James Buckley, Radio 1 DJs Rickie Haywood-Williams and Charlie Hedges, and sports star Sam Quek and presenter Martel Maxwell. Who will hit the right note and get the chance to win £10,000 for their chosen charity? Get ready to play along at home and shout out the answers at the telly.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Hit List Season 6 Episode 1 - Episode 1: Eurovision Special
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #3 - Episode 1: Eurovision Special

    S6:E1

    In a first for The Hit List, three celebrities will be teamed with Eurovision superfans. Returning to The Hit List are former champions Scott Mills and Clara Amfo, who will be joined by fellow DJ Adele Roberts along with their Eurovision-loving teammates Coinneach, Katie and Amy. There’ll be Eurovision hits, trivia and one epic battle across four nail-biting rounds as the teams compete for the chance to win a whopping £10,000 for charity.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Hit List Season 6 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #4 - Episode 5

    S6:E5

    Marvin and Rochelle Humes host the high-tempo, upbeat music quiz, where contestants must name hit songs and artists from every decade and every style of music as quickly as possible. The teams attempting to win £10,000 are best friends Tom and Nic from Reading and Norfolk, mum and daughter Marie and Tegan from London and siblings Kerry and Martin from Belfast. Get ready to play along and shout out the answers at the telly!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Hit List Season 6 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #5 - Episode 6

    S6:E6

    Marvin and Rochelle Humes host the high-tempo, upbeat music quiz, where contestants must name hit songs and artists from every decade and every style of music as quickly as possible. The teams attempting to win £10,000 are dad and daughter George and Hannah from Bradford, friends Tash and Jordan from Surrey and married couple from Swansea Andrew and Stacey. Get ready to play along and shout out the answers at the telly!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Hit List Season 6 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #6 - Episode 7

    S6:E7

    Marvin and Rochelle Humes host the high-tempo, upbeat music quiz, where contestants must name hit songs and artists from every decade and every style of music as quickly as possible. The teams attempting to win £10,000 are friends Cliff and Lynne from Glasgow, twins Nyah and Neshah from Wolverhampton and dad and daughter Ged and Erin from Preston. Get ready to play along and shout out the answers at the telly!

    Director:Unknown
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  7. The Hit List Season 8 Episode 9 - Episode 9: Celebrity Special
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #7 - Episode 9: Celebrity Special

    S8:E9

    Kola Bokinni and Yinka Bokinni, Tyger Drew-Honey and Ramona Marquez, and Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton all hope to win money for their chosen charities in this family special!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Hit List Season 6 Episode 2 - Episode 2: Celebrity Special
    7.0/10(7 votes)

    #8 - Episode 2: Celebrity Special

    S6:E2

    Dancer Oti Mabuse, actor Catherine Tyldesley, rugby legend Joe Marler and comedians Maisie Adam, Chris McCausland and John Thomson compete to win £10,000 for their chosen charity.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. The Hit List Season 4 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    6.8/10(5 votes)

    #9 - Episode 3

    S4:E3

    Marvin and Rochelle Humes host as married couple Paul and Craig from Swindon, friends Sophie and Adelle from Glasgow and couple Ben and Rosie from Birmingham compete for a chance to win £10,000. Get ready to play along and shout the answers at the telly!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Hit List Season 7 Episode 7 - Celebrity Special
    6.8/10(6 votes)

    #10 - Celebrity Special

    S7:E7

    Celebrity pairs Rhys Stephenson and Karen Hauer, Nick Pickard and Danielle Harold, and pop duo Jedward compete to win £10,000 for their chosen charity.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. The Hit List Season 6 Episode 3 - Episode 3: Celebrity Special
    6.7/10(6 votes)

    #11 - Episode 3: Celebrity Special

    S6:E3

    Food critic Jay Rayner and baker John Whaite, Steps stars Faye Tozer and Ian ‘H’ Watkins, and comedians Jayde Adams and Babatunde Aléshé compete to win £10,000 for their chosen charity.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. The Hit List Season 4 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    6.2/10(6 votes)

    #12 - Episode 1

    S4:E1

    Marvin and Rochelle Humes are joined by music-loving friends Oli and Louise from Cardiff, father and daughter Peter and Carol-Ann from Derry and cousins Andrea and Gillian from Northampton, all hoping to show-off their music knowledge and take home the full £10,000 prize pot.

    Director:Chris Power
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Hit List Season 7 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - Episode 2

    S7:E2

    Colleagues Holli and Rachael from Perth and Arbroath, couple Wes and Anisa from Kent, and dad and daughter Wayne and Leanne from Hexham complete in the high-tempo music quiz.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Hit List Season 7 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - Episode 3

    S7:E3

    Mother and son Emma and Connor from Alfreton, best friends Han and Hayley from Manchester, and brothers Peji and Bobby from London compete in the high-tempo music quiz.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Hit List Season 7 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - Episode 4

    S7:E4

    Music-loving couple Sean and Chantelle from Haywards Heath, best friends Iain and Phillip from Kendal, and mum and daughter Vic and Maureen from Wrexham compete in the high-tempo music quiz.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Hit List Season 7 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - Episode 5

    S7:E5

    Elin and Alex from Cardiff, mum and daughter Phoebe and Sharon from Leeds, and best friends Zain and Rich from London compete in the high-tempo music quiz.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Hit List Season 7 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - Episode 6

    S7:E6

    Marvin and Rochelle Humes host this high tempo, upbeat music quiz where contestants must name hit songs and artists from across the decades and every style of music as quickly as possible.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Hit List Season 7 Episode 12 - Celebrity Special
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - Celebrity Special

    S7:E12

    The celebrity pairs competing to guess the song titles first are comedians Suzi Ruffell and Jessica Knappett, Chaser Paul Sinha and YouTuber Joe Sugg, and radio DJs Dean McCullough and Nikita Kanda.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. The Hit List Season 8 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - Episode 1

    S8:E1

    Best friends Izzy and Ellie from Sheffield, husband and wife Joy and Joe from Nottingham, and dad and son Tom and Paul from Liverpool compete in the compulsively play-along music quiz.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Hit List Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #20 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    Music quiz where contestants must name as many hit songs and artists as possible under pressure. Three teams attempt to show off their music knowledge in a bid to win £10,000.

    Director:Ollie Bartlett
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Hit List Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #21 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    Marvin and Rochelle Humes host as three more teams show off their music knowledge in a bid to win £10,000.

    Director:Ollie Bartlett
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Hit List Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #22 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    Three more teams try to impress hosts Marvin and Rochelle Humes with their knowledge of pop music in a bid to win £10,000.

    Director:Ollie Bartlett
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Hit List Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #23 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    Marvin and Rochelle Humes host as three more teams try to win £10,000 by recognising hit songs and artists.

    Director:Ollie Bartlett
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The Hit List Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #24 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    The Hit List continues as Marvin and Rochelle Humes welcome three more teams to the highly addictive music quiz.

    Director:Ollie Bartlett
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Hit List Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #25 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    Marvin and Rochelle Humes host the addictive music quiz in which three teams try to name as many hit songs and artists as they can.

    Director:Ollie Bartlett
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Best Episodes Summary

"Christmas Special" is the best rated episode of "The Hit List". It scored 8.2/10 based on 5 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/23/2023. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 4: Celebrity Special".