Taskmaster
Taskmaster

Taskmaster

2015 22 Seasons 202 Episodes ⭐ 8.3 Comedy

Greg Davies is the Taskmaster, and with the help of his ever-loyal assistant Alex Horne, they will set out to test the wiles, wit, wisdom and skills of five hyper-competitive comedians. Who will be crowned the Taskmaster champion?

Greg Davies is the Taskmaster, and with the help of his ever-loyal assistant Alex Horne, they will set out to test the wiles, wit, wisdom and skills of five hyper-competitive comedians. Who will be crowned the Taskmaster champion?

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Melon Buffet

Roisin Conaty, Tim Key, Romesh Ranganathan, Frank Skinner and Josh Widdicombe are tasked with trying to paint the best p

EP 2

The Pie Whisperer

Taskmaster Greg Davies commands his captive band of comedians to identify the contents of a table full of mystery pies,

EP 3

The Poet and the Egg

The comedians build a tower for an egg and make a video ‘blooper’. The results are kind of surprising and kind of sc

EP 4

Down an Octave

This week, can Roisin Conaty, Tim Key, Romesh Ranganathan, Frank Skinner and Josh Widdicombe fill an eggcup with tears,

EP 5

Little Denim Shorts

Greg Davies and Alex Horne host as Frank Skinner takes a boulder onto a train for a pleasant excursion. Then, he and the

EP 6

The Last Supper

In the last episode of the series, the five comics are not only playing for homemade chowder but also for the inaugural

EP 1

Fear of Failure

Greg Davies returns as the Taskmaster as five new comedic competitors tackle a raft of tricky tasks with today’s episo

EP 2

Pork Is a Sausage

Nursery rhyme music videos are the flavour of episode two and viewer discretion is advised for Jon Richardson’s distur

EP 3

A Pistachio Éclair

Richard Osman and Doc Brown are amongst the funny folk who have to impress a guy in gold chains: the Mayor of Chesham! G

EP 4

Welcome to Rico Face

Greg Davies draws on his wicked Inbetweeners alter-ego as he sets Katherine Ryan and other celebs cruel tasks, from pet

EP 5

There’s Strength in Arches

In the final episode Taskmaster Greg Davies finally gets to present his glorious trophy to the overall champion. But bef

EP 1

A Pea in a Haystack

Greg Davies sets bewilderingly brilliant tasks - involving vegetable propulsion, snowmen and Swedes - to five celebs, in

EP 2

The Dong and the Gong

Greg Davies thinks outside the box - or inside a cement-filled shoebox in Rob Beckett's case - as he sets nutty tasks. D

EP 3

Little Polythene Grief Cave

Sadistic Mr Gilbert in the Inbetweeners, Greg Davies takes just as much pleasure from torturing celebs. Al Murray is con

EP 4

A Very Nuanced Character

Greg Davies dishes out surreal tasks to celebs. The comics have to hand an item of clothing to a cyclist and grill an 83

EP 5

The F.I.P.

Exasperated comics are set absurd tasks! Before the series winner is crowned, we find out which celeb has the dishiest r

EP 1

A Fat Bald White Man

Hugh Dennis, Joe Lycett, Lolly Adefope, Mel Giedroyc and Noel Fielding fell rubber ducks and destroy cakes to impress th

EP 2

Look at Me

Lolly Adefope tries long distance painting. Hugh Dennis is befuddled by an egg.

EP 3

Hollowing Out a Baguette

Devious Greg Davies tries to spot our five camouflaged comics, before the gang attempt to herd some dogs and chickens.

EP 4

Friendship Is Truth

What will Mel Giedroyc do to a pommel horse? And why are Alex Horne and Noel Fielding dancing like shrews?

EP 5

Meat

Noel Fielding has a sliding session, while Swedishman Fred receives an intense video call.

EP 6

Spatchcock It

Joe Lycett shows no mercy to a camel. Hugh Dennis gets a sleeping bag challenge.

EP 7

No Stars for Naughty Boys

Hugh Dennis wields a blade, while Mel Giedroyc destroys a mannequin.

EP 8

Tony Three Pies

Noel Fielding finds his soulmate, while Mel Giedroyc bites off more than she can chew.

EP 1

Dignity Intact

Greg Davies sets Aisling Bea, Bob Mortimer, Mark Watson, Nish Kumar and Sally Phillips brilliantly bewildering tasks, in

EP 2

The Leprechaun or the Lesbian

Greg Davies takes great pleasure in celebrity humiliation. Nish Kumar pretends he's Robin Hood, while Mark Watson feels

EP 3

Phoenix

Proving he's as diabolical in real life as he is in the Inbetweeners, Greg Davies sets our five comedians absurd tasks s

EP 4

Residue Around the Hoof

Mark Watson and Nish Kumar pop toast together and Sally Phillips spreads absinthe on it. Greg Davies dishes out the absu

EP 5

A Wind-Dried Puffin

Greg Davies sets tasks that are bizarre, cruel - and also very funny. Sally Phillips faces an amorous watercooler. Aisli

EP 6

Spoony Neeson

The consensual celebrity humiliation continues at the hands of wicked Greg Davies. Bob Mortimer champions sausage meat,

EP 7

Boing Boing

Evil Greg Davies sets five comedians cruel conundrums. Nish Kumar is presented with a coconut harness, while a blindfold

EP 8

Their Water's So Delicious

The celebrity torture is almost over as the series climaxes. Aisling Bea leaps cushions, while Bob Mortimer educates us

EP 1

The Old Soft Curved Padlock

Alice Levine, Asim Chaudhry, Liza Tarbuck, Russell Howard and Tim Vine tackle wheelbarrow stunts, lemon towers and a war

EP 2

Tarpeters

Liza Tarbuck shows her hatred of small toy men. Asim Chaudhry invents a new rain hat. Alice Levine tries to fathom darts

EP 3

One Warm Prawn

Liza Tarbuck introduces a plastic lizard to a drill.

EP 4

BMXing!

Tim Vine strips to his waist, Russell Howard gets tattooed, while Alice Levine apes Leonardo da Vinci using squirty crea

EP 5

H

Asim Chaudhry has fun with drain pipes, Tim Vine gets stuck in a tunnel

EP 6

We Met at Mealtimes

It is snowy globes, rubbery ducks and wooden-y spoons, as the competitors use their ingenuity to impress Taskmaster Greg

EP 7

Roadkill Doused in Syrup

Tim Vine encounters a wet bra, Alice Levine barely attempts cricket and Russell Howard makes a convincing liger.

EP 8

What Kind of Pictures?

Russell Howard charms a nice lady called Carol and Liza Tarbuck makes a puzzle for children, that should not be seen by

EP 9

The Bubble Brothers

Russell Howard wraps a tie round his head and Tim Vine is left bereft by a small piece of bent metal.

EP 10

He Was a Different Man

Tim Vine attempts a risky impersonation and Alex Horne receives a gift from Liza Tarbuck. The recipient of the Taskmaste

EP 1

The Mean Bean

The Taskmaster Greg Davies returns, sending fear coursing through the veins of James Acaster, Jessica Knappett, Kerry Go

EP 2

My Eyes Are Circles

Phil Wang makes ogres poignant, Jessica Knappett mimics a funny noise and James Acaster finds circles. Alex Horne record

EP 3

Twelve Blush Majesty Two

Rhod Gilbert force-feeds mocha to Taskmaster Greg Davies' loyal assistant Alex Horne, Kerry Godliman boshes a ball and P

EP 4

OLLIE

Jessica Knappett piles shoes on a butcher's scales, James Acaster tries an emergency alarm and Rhod Gilbert smears musta

EP 5

Lotta Soup

Rhod Gilbert endangers Alex's life (again), Jessica Knappett's sunny outlook on life is severely tested by a former traf

EP 6

A Coquettish Fascinator

At the halfway stage, all contestants, with the possible exception of Phil Wang, still have high hopes of winning. Kerry

EP 7

The Perfect Stuff

Greg Davies challenges his five fearful funny people to entertain him by completing more baffling challenges, which this

EP 8

Mother Honks Her Horn

Phil Wang makes sure his outstanding outfit leaves even less to the imagination that it did before, Jessica Knappett dem

EP 9

The Pendulum Draws the Eye

Two episodes remain in the series and with Greg Davies's shiny head trophy within touching distance, tensions are beginn

EP 10

I Can Hear It Gooping

The series reaches its majestic climax. Who will win Greg Davies's coveted golden head to become just the seventh Taskma

EP 1

Hello

Five new contestants - Iain Stirling, Joe Thomas, Lou Sanders, Paul Sinha and Sian Gibson - complete a series of tasks u

EP 2

A Novel About Russian Gulags

The race continues for Greg Davies's golden head trophy. Today, an interesting selection of facial hair and a fascinatin

EP 3

Stuck in a Mammal Groove

Joe Thomas struggles with the definition of a mammal, Iain Stirling devises an explosive chemistry experiment and Sian G

EP 4

The Barrel Dad

The competitive nature of Taskmaster bubbles alarmingly to the surface as a simple team task involving a hammock exposes

EP 5

Stay Humble

Paul Sinha has some struggles with a basketball, Joe Thomas has a disastrous birthday and will Sian Gibson rescue Little

EP 6

Rock 'n' Roll Umlaut

Alex Horne takes scrupulous notes as Paul Sinha squats in a telephone box, and Iain Stirling stakes his claim for the Sc

EP 7

This Is Trevor

Joe Thomas grapples grumpily with some awkward hand-wear, Sian Gibson seems to find proof that she may be psychic and Ia

EP 8

Aquatic Sewing Machine

Beach balls, water and sand contribute to a seaside feel, a jolly tone that is interrupted when Greg Davies deals with t

EP 9

I've Been a Bit Ill

Paul Sinha, Lou Sanders and Iain Stirling become one while Greg Davies watches on, ready to issue his judgements. Sian G

EP 10

Clumpy Swayey Clumsy Man

Lou Sanders chews on some stationery, Sian Gibson is crushed by a caravan, Paul Sinha wrecks a camera, Joe Thomas gets c

EP 1

Join Our Cult

Greg Davies is back, joined as ever by Alex Horne. The five celebs making grand entrances for series nine are David Badd

EP 2

Butter in the Microwave

Ed Gamble gets reckless with a frying pan, Katy Wix asks for a pencil and Jo Brand shares a leisurely sandwich with Davi

EP 3

Five Miles Per Day

David Baddiel steers some heavy machinery toward a representation of his childhood sweetheart, in the hope of impressing

EP 4

Quisps

David Baddiel shows a readiness to bare his chest and Katy Wix robs a piggy bank. Meanwhile, Alex is powerless in the fa

EP 5

Another Spoon

Jo Brand shows cowboys how to cowboy, Katy Wix tortures Alex Horne with the help of a garden arch and Rose Matafeo asks

EP 6

Bready Bready Bready

Jo Brand demonstrates an impressive grasp of street slang, Katy Wix uses a long part of her body to steal something and

EP 7

A Cuddle

The competitors are lured to a wasteland for a challenge involving eggs and medical equipment. David Baddiel spray-paint

EP 8

Shaqinahat

Greg Davies delivers angry appraisals from his comfy throne, as Ed Gamble dons a baby's bonnet, Katy Wix makes Alex Horn

EP 9

Don't Like Them Go Bang

The five comics go undercover as they try to impress Greg Davies with their attempts at high-level espionage.

EP 10

Think About the Spirit

It's the grand final, which features peas, teas and absent keys, as Ed Gamble, Jo Brand, Katy Wix and Rose Matafeo vie t

EP 1

God's Haemorrhoid

BAFTA-winning game show. Taskmaster Greg Davies and his sidekick Alex Horne test the wit of Daisy May Cooper, Johnny Veg

EP 2

A Documentary About a Despot

Johnny Vegas yells from a tall chair, Katherine Parkinson forgets how balloons work and Richard Herring flails around in

EP 3

Point of Swivel

Mawaan Rizwan attempts a farm-related illusion in the hope of impressing domineering Taskmaster Greg Davies. Plus: pasta

EP 4

Toshwash

Daisy flirts with a security guard, Richard is surprised by some chickens and Johnny convinces Alex to wear sparkly shoe

EP 5

I Hate Your Trainers

The competing comics demonstrate their love of watermelon and Johnny tries to win points by grabbing a passing cyclist a

EP 6

Hippopotamus

Daisy May Cooper gets rather cross, Mawaan Rizwan learns a lesson about waterfowl and Richard Herring wrings out a wet s

EP 7

Legit Glass

Mawaan is not at all fazed when faced with a task involving office chairs, chickens and remote control cars, although th

EP 8

Moments of Silence

Alex Horne gets an acting role, while Richard Herring delivers a star turn from behind a bush. Mawaan Rizwan nicks a cup

EP 9

Air Horn Andy

The comics go all out to win in the semi-final: Richard Herring bleeds on beer mats, Mawaan Rizwan volleys oranges and K

EP 10

Dog Meat Trifle

Katherine Parkinson searches for a spider, Daisy May Cooper destroys a mannequin and Johnny Vegas's pocket watch finally

EP 1

It's Not Your Fault

Charlotte Ritchie, Jamali Maddix, Lee Mack, Mike Wozniak and Sarah Kendall catch rats and have a smashing time deliverin

EP 2

The Lure of the Treacle Puppies

The contestants argue about facial hair. Mike Wozniak vaults a high fence. Lee Mack struggles to see a balloon.

EP 3

Run Up a Tree to the Moon

Lee attempts an audacious hammer throw, Sarah makes sitting down memorable and Jamali forgets his passport. As usual, Al

EP 4

Premature Conker

Charlotte Ritchie climbs a ladder with some loo roll, Mike Wozniak tries out a new catchphrase, and Lee Mack terrifies a

EP 5

Slap and Tong

Greg Davies and Alex Horne set their captive band of comics humiliating missions involving cling film, fashion for insec

EP 6

Absolute Casserole

Jamali decorates the caravan, Sarah is appalled by a kiwi fruit and, under severe pressure, Mike delivers a revelation s

EP 7

You've Got No Chutzpah

There are fires, alarms, bizarre banquets and surprising sound effects, as our five comics complete pointless tasks unde

EP 8

An Orderly Species

Greg Davies is impressed by Charlotte Ritchie's snack-munching methods and Jamali Maddix's pretty wings, as the race to

EP 9

Mr. Octopus and Pottyhands

Lee has a makeover, Jamali gets destructive with some rubble, and Mike warns Greg's assistant Alex Horne about some pote

EP 10

Activate Jamali

Charlotte Ritchie stumbles into some sand, Lee Mack dunks Little Alex Horne and Sarah Kendall stacks fish fingers. Meanw

EP 1

An Imbalance in the Poppability

Greg Davies and Alex Horne welcome five fresh competitors, including Guz Khan, who are desperate to lay their mitts on G

EP 2

Oatmeal and Death

The contestants have a mountain to climb, but can they hack teamwork? Morgana Robinson inspects suspect doggy bags. Guz

EP 3

The End of the Franchise

Taskmaster Greg Davies struggles to contain his scorn as Desiree Burch does something inexplicable with sand, Victoria C

EP 4

The Customised Inhaler

Alex Horne gets all fired up by a fiendish riddle, as crafty comics including Victoria Coren Mitchell and Morgana Robins

EP 5

Croissants Is Croissants

It's the 100th episode of Taskmaster. Greg Davies, Alex Horne and their merry band of comics celebrate the only way they

EP 6

A Chair in a Sweet

Desiree Burch tackles tennis balls and gaffer tape, and Alan Davies finds out how many circles he can carry, as Greg Dav

EP 7

The Integrity of the Product

Greg Davies attempts to make sense of Morgana Robinson sliding a pole through a sponge. Alex Horne lends his considerabl

EP 8

A Couple of Ethels

Desiree Burch draws on her face, Guz Khan endures a ball to the groin and Alan Davies loses an eye, as the quest to win

EP 9

Nothing Matters

Scores are tight in the penultimate episode of the series. Can Alex Horne give Desiree Burch goosebumps? Plus: paint thr

EP 10

Caring Uncle Minpict

In the prestigious grand final, there's chocolate gobbling, bizarre body movements and indecent proposals, but which plu

EP 1

The Noise That Blue Makes

The Taskmaster drags Ardal O'Hanlon, Bridget Christie, Chris Ramsey, Judi Love and Sophie Duker into his lair so that he

EP 2

Birdy Hand Finger

Ardal O'Hanlon makes sheep, Chris Ramsey gets younger, Judi Love becomes a queen, Sophie Duker wets teabags, and Bridget

EP 3

I Think I've Got This

Bridget Christie shoves a cuddly toy inside a traffic cone, Sophie Duker does a dinosaur impression, Ardal O'Hanlon is d

EP 4

Shoe Who

Alex Horne suffers for his boss as he is pelted with milk and gin. Meanwhile, Bridget Christie has many questions concer

EP 5

Having a Little Chuckle

Several members of the cast become baffled by things as apparently simple as a high five and a fish tank. Ardal O'Hanlon

EP 6

The 75th Question

Ardal O'Hanlon straddles a mannequin, Judi Love demands access to a puppy, Sophie Duker asks a very good question, and C

EP 7

Heg

A sound knowledge of food and drink is required as Ardal O'Hanlon indulges in a plant-based snack, and liquids are poure

EP 8

You Tuper Super

Greg Davies delivers more rough justice as Ardal O'Hanlon sings about leaning on a fence, Judi Love designs some classy

EP 9

It Might Be Wind

The race for glory heats up as we reach the business end of the series. Bridget Christie researches Welsh royalty, and J

EP 10

The House Queens

The furious race to claim Greg Davies' gleaming golden head trophy reaches its glorious climax in the grand final. Sophi

EP 1

The Chassis, the Wings

Greg Davies and Little Alex Horne return to wreak havoc on the lives of comics Dara Ó Briain, Fern Brady, John Kearns,

EP 2

Enormous Hugeness

Munya Chawawa falls in a bath, Sarah Millican searches for a door, and Alex Horne is as happy as a sandboy when he gets

EP 3

Dafty in the Middle

Can Fern Brady fly? Is Sarah Millican fireproof? And why would the notoriously brutal Taskmaster treat the gang to a tas

EP 4

Crumbs in My Bralette

Dara Ó Briain displays a fabulous flair for folding, Fern Brady complains about being forced to tidy up, and Munya Chaw

EP 5

Chip Biffington

Sarah Millican gets her hands in some cottage pie, Fern Brady becomes Brandy Alexander, Munya Chawawa demonstrates a mas

EP 6

Long-legged Lobster

Dara Ó Briain finds himself baffled by a quantity of milk, John Kearns does some elaborate skipping, Munya Chawawa does

EP 7

The System of Endless Plates

Sarah Millican flails about with a frying pan, Munya Chawawa pulls off a brilliant billiards shot, and all five comics s

EP 8

The One That Bats Do

Fern Brady and Munya Chawawa are yet to claim a win. Can a rare tailless tiger bring them luck? Meanwhile, Dara Ó Briai

EP 9

A New Business End

John Kearns blunts the business end of a sausage, Fern Brady struggles with a raspberry and Munya Chawawa unwittingly fo

EP 10

Did I Meet These Potatoes Before?

Noble knights Dara Ó Briain, Fern Brady, John Kearns, Munya Chawawa and Sarah Millican battle to win this elaborate jou

EP 1

The Curse of Politeness

Greg Davies and Alex Horne return as Frankie Boyle, Ivo Graham, Jenny Eclair, Kiell Smith-Bynoe, and Mae Martin unravel

EP 2

Trapped in a Loveless Marriage

Alex Horne splits his band five ways for a task, which inspires Jenny Eclair to impart her wisdom about piles. Meanwhile

EP 3

I Love to Squander Promise

Jenny Eclair has a lovely time sitting on a chair, new potatoes cascading onto her head. But Ivo Graham just thinks it's

EP 4

How Heavy Is the Water

Kiell Smith-Bynoe finds himself playing bingo without any shoes on, Mae Martin plays an unusual but potentially brillian

EP 5

Old Honkfoot

Taskmaster Greg puts the comedians' memory and musicality to the test. Frankie Boyle impresses with his falsetto. Kiell

EP 6

It's My Milk Now

It's time to meet everyone's imaginary friends in a domestic and poignant setting. Greg Davies has some tricky judging t

EP 7

Schrödinger's Egg

Greg and Alex take things up a notch by introducing a pulper to proceedings. Jelly babies cause friction between the tea

EP 8

100% Bosco

The comics retrieve pineapples from a pond and inventively repurpose umbrellas. And in a fitting climax, Frankie Boyle g

EP 9

A Show About Pedantry

Mae Martin immediately forgets the only rule to a task. Greg Davies demands to be educated about history, but the five c

EP 10

A Yardstick for Failure

For the comics final act, they contemplate using a hose, have an incredibly intense game of face-changing chess with Ale

EP 1

The Natural Friends

Greg slaps Alex because of peas. Lucy Beaumont marvels at a canned blindfold. And everyone tries to put a big duck in a

EP 2

Hell Is Here

Julian Clary finds a former Taskmaster champion hiding behind a door, Susan Wokoma does something unexpected with mice a

EP 3

Languidly

Poor Alex Horne gets insulted by a panpipe-playing Sue Perkins. Meanwhile, Julian Clary destroys a table and Lucy Beaumo

EP 4

Dynamite Chicks

Assistant Alex finds himself having to choke down some vaguely cylindrical meals created by the five contestants. Greg D

EP 5

Skateboard Division

Susan Wokoma finds something hidden in a flower, Lucy Beaumont gets handy with loo roll, and Julian Clary makes some kit

EP 6

Brother Alex

Sue Perkins makes an extraordinary noise, Julian Clary gets on his hands and knees, and Lucy Beaumont creeps everyone ou

EP 7

I'm Off to Find a Robin

Lucy Beaumont wonders if she should risk flicking a forbidden switch. Julian Clary wonders if he needs more than one pie

EP 8

Never Packed a Boot

Excitement reaches volcanic proportions as the mystery of the secret task is finally revealed to the baffled cast of com

EP 9

Fagin at the Disco

Julian Clary makes smart use of a fishing rod, Sue Perkins reimagines Botticelli, Sam Campbell collects some coins and L

EP 10

Always Forks and Marbles

The series reaches a thrilling climax with Sue Perkins forgetting about the milk and Julian Clary performing a gentle as

EP 1

Grappling with My Life

Joanne McNally, John Robins, Nick Mohammed, Sophie Willan and Steve Pemberton are hoping they'll still have a career aft

EP 2

Jumungo

Nick Mohammed sheathes a water bottle with a sock, Sophie Willan attempts to take flight, and John Robins puts his faith

EP 3

Some Impropriety?

Will Steve Pemberton's no-vowels gamble pay off? Why does Sophie Willan love to balance items on her head? What does Nic

EP 4

Apropos of Apoppo

The contestants are forced to wrangle wild animals, with unpleasant results for Steve Pemberton and Sophie Willan. Plus:

EP 5

Snooker Cue Umbrella Chin

Steve Pemberton experiments with G-force, Sophie Willan splatters a human pigeon and Joanne McNally rocks a traffic cone

EP 6

A Three-Ring Man

As the bonce-battle intensifies, Steve Pemberton delivers a timely message of peace. Meanwhile, Joanne McNally invents a

EP 7

Dream Date Territory

Sophie Willan shouts the name of a body part in Alex Horne's flustered face. John Robins demonstrates the power of his f

EP 8

The Umbrella Wink

Taskmaster Greg Davies has witnessed many bizarre moments, but this episode ups the ante - from oars for arms to a beatb

EP 9

Assistantbury

Alex Horne risks raising Greg Davies' hackles with a task in celebration of himself. Steve Pemberton has an expletive-la

EP 10

Ambience and Information

It's the grand final! But before a new champion gets the honour of clutching Greg Davies' gilded bonce to their proud ch

EP 1

The Faceless Facilitators

Andy Zaltzman, Babátúndé Aléshé, Emma Sidi, Jack Dee and Rosie Jones search for a seal, hurl yoga balls in a theme

EP 2

...And Then a Detective Comes In

Jack Dee has a dramatic wardrobe change, Rosie Jones presents her new baby, and Emma Sidi's got Tamzin Outhwaite on the

EP 3

The Gangsters of the Sea

Babátúndé Aléshé almost certainly knows what a rocket is, and Jack Dee's a dead ringer for a famous artist. Greg Da

EP 4

I'm a Girl Who Likes a Clean Line

Andy Zaltzman takes a carrot-based risk. Emma Sidi performs some cartwheel tricks. Rosie Jones menaces a member of the c

EP 5

Big Stupid Things

Greg Davies gags after opening a big jar, Andy Zaltzman makes a robot sing and a blond Jack Dee discusses hedgehogs.

EP 6

A Dance as Old as Time Itself

Alex Horne shows off his prowess with pliers. Jack Dee adopts a charismatic New York accent. Emma Sidi enjoys a Taskmast

EP 7

Captain Jackie and the Hotdog

Rosie Jones feels badly let down by her comedy hero Jack Dee, while Babátúndé Aléshé shouts about a fortune cookie.

EP 8

The Nexus of Truth

Andy Zaltzman dirties Alex Horne's trousers, Emma Sidi reveals a startling belief about socks, Jack Dee does some energe

EP 9

The Cockle Children

As the contest goes down to the wire, Jack Dee makes some tense phone calls and Rosie Jones smears brown stuff on a plat

EP 10

Le Goose

Our five weary contestants compete one last time, in a grand final featuring tiny chairs, giant eggs and a honking Alex

EP 1

Sometimes Spit

Fatiha El-Ghorri, Jason Mantzoukas, Mathew Baynton, Rosie Ramsey and Stevie Martin kick-start the series with tasks invo

EP 2

An Invisible Jump Rope

In the always-awkward first team task of the series, Stevie Martin invents a new way for humans to move, while Fatiha El

EP 3

My Presumably Scrotum

Fatiha El-Ghorri has concerns about aggressive waterfowl, while Rosie Ramsey goes flying, but it's Mathew Baynton crawli

EP 4

Midnight Picnic

Greg Davies makes a regrettable promise involving his trousers. Alex Horne has trouser issues of his own thanks to Rosie

EP 5

Maybe We're the Monsters

Jason Mantzoukas learns that lollipop ladies exist. Fatiha El-Ghorri tells a disturbing story about a goat. Alex Horne i

EP 6

It's Got to Be Obsolete

Poor Alex Horne is poked, chased and repeatedly dunked in the comics' pursuit of glory, while an unhinged Jason Mantzouk

EP 7

Glass Half Most

Rosie Ramsey reveals a talent for trotting. Mathew Baynton spectacularly forfeits any remaining dignity, and in a not-un

EP 8

Science All Your Life

For the 12th time this series, Jason Mantzoukas chooses violence as the solution to a task. Fatiha El-Ghorri retches int

EP 9

Getaway Sticks

It's the penultimate episode of the series, and Patatas the cat is back! Fatiha El-Ghorri knocks down an egg-shaped Alex

EP 10

The Clever Side?

A shiny-new champion is about to be crowned, but not before Fatiha El-Ghorri kicks in a door, Mathew Baynton threatens a

EP 1

9x7

Greg Davies and Alex Horne return for a new series as Ania Magliano, Maisie Adam, Phil Ellis, Reece Shearsmith and Sanje

EP 2

Cows Are Made of Milk

Sanjeev Bhaskar rotates around a hill of flour, Maisie Adam's mouth pokes through the Taskmaster's nose, and Little Alex

EP 3

Thompson

Ania Magliano can't tell snakes and worms apart, Maisie Adam relies heavily on the lyrics to Mambo No 5, and Reece Shear

EP 4

Hey Mate

Maisie Adam and Phil Ellis are repulsed by olives, while Reece Shearsmith's mystified by a voice note. And Alex Horne re

EP 5

Bats, Bats, Hang Up

Maisie Adam sees red, Phil Ellis strips to his base layer and Reece Shearsmith destroys a valuable treasure. The Taskmas

EP 6

Is That Number Got Curves?

Ania Magliano lassos a weathervane. Sanjeev Bhaskar fails to crush an egg. Phil Ellis's sunny disposition costs him dear

EP 7

Drier Than You Think, Chalk

Ania Magliano spews up some blue jelly, Sanjeev Bhaskar requests a comfort break and Maisie Adam squawks like an exotic

EP 8

Am I an Idiom?

Alex Horne gets to oversee his favourite sort of task: one involving mystery, ducks and annoyed contestants. Reece Shear

EP 9

A 1970s Camping Kettle

The scores are tight and the tasks are chaotic as Alex Horne dons his jockey silks, Phil Ellis and Ania Magliano endange

EP 10

Supping from the Fountain

The Final. As the closest-ever series of Taskmaster draws to an exhilarating finish, all five shipmates are still in wit

EP 1

Cube Is Good

Taskmaster's back! Amy Gledhill, Armando Iannucci, Joanna Page, Joel Dommett and Kumail Nanjiani leave all dignity at th

EP 2

Leg Up, Johnny!

In a particularly active episode, Armando Iannucci performs a daring stunt, Kumail Nanjiani moves bowling pins with oven

EP 3

A Creepy Bit of Advice

Alex Horne treats the contestants to a song, but not everyone appreciates it. A grunting Kumail Nanjiani embraces Amy Gl

EP 4

Lou Reed and the Wombles

The normally infallible Alex Horne makes a rare, condiment-based error for which he will no doubt be punished by the see

EP 5

I Corroborate

Armando Iannucci causes outrage with an ostrich. Joanna Page and Alex Horne have an intimate conversation about guinea p

EP 6

An Even Bigger Spoon

Coconuts are doused in vinegar, glue and Alex Horne's hair. Kumail Nanjiani shows off his super-human jaw strength. And

EP 7

Putting Things on Things

Armando Iannucci and Joanna Page contemplate an alien invasion in the Taskmaster house. Joel Dommett enjoys putting thin

EP 8

I Don't Got Any

In an episode of unusual events, Joanna Page and Amy Gledhill put pineapples and balls of ice in unexpected places, whil

EP 9

Maybe Someone Else Wrote Veep?

The end is nigh, and four contestants are still in the race to become champion... while Joel Dommett's just having a goo

EP 10

Domestic Bumfluff

Amy Gledhill tears her hair out, Joel Dommett sniffs the contents of a vacuum and Kumail Nanjiani trims a cat. Once the

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Episode 10

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