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The Best Episodes of The Russell Howard Hour Season 5

Every episode of The Russell Howard Hour Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Russell Howard Hour Season 5!

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Russell Howard offers his unique take on the week's news and current affairs, picking through the biggest UK and international stories, and offering a wise and worldly view on the globe's news. Along the way,

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Russell Howard Hour Season 5 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.7/10(11 votes)

    #1 - Episode 1

    S5:E1

    Russell Howard is joined by Iain Stirling, Katie Piper and Aaron Simmonds to put the world to rights in the fifth series of his hit comedy news show.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Russell Howard Hour Season 5 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    6.7/10(8 votes)

    #2 - Episode 2

    S5:E2

    Russell Howard chats to Robert Peston and Paul Chowdhry. Plus, stand-up from Janine Harouni.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Russell Howard Hour Season 5 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #3 - Episode 3

    S5:E3

    This week Russell addresses Nicki Minaj's covid vaccine claims, talks to comedian and TV personality Paul Sinha, and chats to singer-songwriter Tom Grennan, who also performs.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Russell Howard Hour Season 5 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #4 - Episode 4

    S5:E4

    Russell delves into the nation's fuel panic and chats to writer and comedian Lucy Beaumont and actor David Harewood. Plus, music from Joy Crookes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Russell Howard Hour Season 5 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #5 - Episode 5

    S5:E5

    Tonight Russell welcomes Alma's Not Normal star Sophie Willan and further reflects on petrol problems. There's stand-up from Andrew Bird and Andrew Steele talks about ageing.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Russell Howard Hour Season 5 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #6 - Episode 6

    S5:E6

    Join Russell as he digs into Fury vs Wilder, chats to comedy legend Sir Billy Connolly and comedian and writer Isy Suttie. Plus, music from Everyone You Know.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Russell Howard Hour Season 5 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #7 - Episode 7

    S5:E7

    Russell discusses William Shatner's trip to space, and chats to director Edgar Wright and psychologist Steven Pinker. Plus, stand-up by Fatiha El-Ghorri.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Russell Howard Hour Season 5 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #8 - Episode 8

    S5:E8

    Join Russell as he discusses the COP26 summit, speaks to actress and author Evanna Lynch and comedian Joe Wilkinson. Plus, Jordan Brookes is in the Spotlight.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Russell Howard Hour Season 5 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #9 - Episode 9

    S5:E9

    Russell looks at the week's news and speaks to comedian Lou Sanders and rapper and author Akala. Plus, a performance by Swindle featuring Akala, Knucks and Kojey Radical.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Russell Howard Hour Season 5 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #10 - Episode 10

    S5:E10

    Join Russell as he digs into the news of the week and speaks to Countdown's Susie Dent and former footballer Paul Merson. Plus, stand-up from Harriet Dyer.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Russell Howard Hour Season 5 Episode 11 - Episode 11
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #11 - Episode 11

    S5:E11

    Join Russell as he looks at Europe's anti-lockdown protests, chats with presenter Gabby Logan and comedian Jimmy Carr, with Jacob Hawley in the Spotlight.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Russell Howard Hour Season 5 Episode 12 - Episode 12
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #12 - Episode 12

    S5:E12

    Russell discusses the Omicron variant, speaks to psychologist Jordan Peterson and comedian Guz Khan. Music comes from Self Esteem.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Russell Howard Hour Season 5 Episode 13 - Episode 13
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #13 - Episode 13

    S5:E13

    Russell discusses the big Tory Christmas party of 2020, chats to businessman and Dragon Steven Bartlett, and comedian Josh Widdicombe. Music comes from Cat Burns.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Russell Howard Hour Season 5 Episode 14 - The Russell Howard Christmas Hour
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #14 - The Russell Howard Christmas Hour

    S5:E14

    Russell talks Boris's COVID Christmas plans, chats to The Matrix's Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss, and First Dates' Fred Sirieix. With music from Flo & Joan.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "The Russell Howard Hour" season 5. It scored 7.7/10 based on 11 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/9/2021. This episode is rated 1.0 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".