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The Worst Episodes of The Russell Howard Hour

Every episode of The Russell Howard Hour ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of The Russell Howard Hour!

Worst episode
S4E1 Episode 1
6.012 votes
Best episode
S3E7 The Russell Howard Christmas Hour
8.011 votes
Top season
Season 3
7.3avg
Binge time
2d 14h
86 episodes
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Russell Howard Hour Season 4 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    6.0/10(12 votes)

    S4:E1

    Russell takes a look at the 'new normal', asks Emmy Award-winning satirist John Oliver Your Questions and ponders Life Lessons.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Russell Howard Hour Season 1 Episode 12 - Episode 12
    6.3/10(9 votes)

    S1:E12

    Russell talks to award-winning comedian Sarah Millican, and there's stand-up from Mae Martin.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Russell Howard Hour Season 1 Episode 11 - Episode 11
    6.3/10(7 votes)

    S1:E11

    Russell is joined by the award-winning comedian Roisin Conaty. Stand-up from Fern Brady.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Russell Howard Hour Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    6.5/10(9 votes)

    S1:E4

    Join Russell for his take on current affairs as he mocks the madness of the news and talks with Richard Branson. Stand-up from Phil Ellis.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Russell Howard Hour Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    6.5/10(9 votes)

    S1:E5

    Join Russell for his take on current affairs as he mocks the madness of the news and talks with newsreader and presenter Fiona Bruce. Anna Mann performs.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Russell Howard Hour Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    6.5/10(9 votes)

    S1:E6

    Russell talks with singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran. Rob Auton performs.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Russell Howard Hour Season 1 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    6.5/10(9 votes)

    S1:E8

    Join Russell as he mocks the madness of the news and talks to activist and writer Harry Leslie Smith. Stand-up from Paul Chowdhry.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Russell Howard Hour Season 1 Episode 13 - Episode 13
    6.5/10(7 votes)

    S1:E13

    Russell talks to chef Jamie Oliver. Stand-up from Ed Gamble.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Russell Howard Hour Season 3 Episode 14 - Episode 14
    6.5/10(7 votes)

    S3:E14

    Russell Howard examines the news and chats to Daisy Haggard, star of new sitcom Breeders. Plus, Joe Wilkinson takes him for a ride.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Russell Howard Hour Season 1 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    6.6/10(8 votes)

    S1:E9

    Russell mocks the madness of the news and talks to Canadian author, social activist and filmmaker Naomi Klein. Stand-up from Mo Gilligan.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Russell Howard Hour Season 1 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    6.6/10(8 votes)

    S1:E10

    Join Russell as he mocks the madness of the news and talks charity with Manchester United star Juan Mata. Stand-up from Julian Deane.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Russell Howard Hour Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    6.7/10(10 votes)

    S1:E2

    Uber, Trump and Kim Jong-un get the Russell Howard treatment as he mocks the madness of the news. He also chats to comedy writer Adam Kay.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    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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  14. The Russell Howard Hour Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    6.8/10(9 votes)

    S1:E7

    Join Russell as he mocks the madness of the news and talks Ku Klux Klan with blues musician Daryl Davis. Musical comedy from Harry & Chris.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Russell Howard Hour Season 2 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    6.9/10(16 votes)

    S2:E1

    Russell returns to mock the madness of the news. He talks Isis with New York Times journalist Rukmini Callimachi and gets päntsdrunk with Greg Davies.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Russell Howard Hour Season 2 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    6.9/10(11 votes)

    S2:E5

    Join Russell as he mocks the madness of the news, talks to Michelle Wolf about being trolled on Twitter by Trump, and takes an ice bath with Paul Chowdhry.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Russell Howard Hour Season 3 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    6.9/10(11 votes)

    S3:E3

    Russell talks to fashion influencer Sinéad Burke and chats with film director and online sensation Rapman.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Russell Howard Hour Season 3 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    6.9/10(9 votes)

    S3:E2

    Russell Howard chats to Tyson Fury, and go flyboarding with Jon Richardson.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The Russell Howard Hour Season 3 Episode 13 - Episode 13
    7.0/10(8 votes)

    S3:E13

    Russell chats to Eni Aluko about her record-breaking football career and After Life's Kerry Godliman about her new stand-up tour.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Russell Howard Hour Season 3 Episode 12 - Episode 12
    7.1/10(8 votes)

    S3:E12

    Russell examines the week's news, chats to ex-Blue Peter presenter and children's author Konnie Huq and goes canal barging with comic Josh Widdicombe.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Russell Howard Hour Season 2 Episode 11 - Episode 11
    7.1/10(9 votes)

    S2:E11

    Russell Howard talks to author Jon Ronson about the world of pornography and discovers goat yoga with Mo Gilligan.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Russell Howard Hour Season 2 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.1/10(10 votes)

    S2:E6

    This week, Russell engages in a spiritual healing session with Roisin Conaty and interviews Magid Magid.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Russell Howard Hour Season 2 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    7.1/10(10 votes)

    S2:E9

    Russell Howard interviews Will Poulter, addresses free speech, and takes Jon Richardson to cuddle therapy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The Russell Howard Hour Season 2 Episode 14 - Episode 14
    7.2/10(7 votes)

    S2:E14

    Join Russell as he finds the funny in the news, chats with comedy giant Stephen Merchant and has a kickabout with Iain Stirling and David Seaman.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Russell Howard Hour Season 2 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    7.2/10(9 votes)

    S2:E10

    Join Russell as he takes a swing at current affairs, talks to inspiring knife crime campaigner Mark Prince, and learns to paint with Jo Brand.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Episode 1" is the worst rated episode of The Russell Howard Hour. It scored 6.0/10 from 12 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on September 10, 2020. This episode scored 0.3 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Episode 12".

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