Jimmy Carr hosts proceedings as the 8 Out of 10 Cats crew take over the words and numbers quiz.
8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (Season 28)
Bob Mortimer, Tom Allen, Richard Ayoade, Harriet Dyer & Ian Smith (Episode 1) 7.5
Air date: 2025-07-25
Runtime: 48 min
Overview: Jimmy Carr returns with a brand-new series of the chaotic comedy twist on Channel 4's classic words and numbers quiz. In this episode, Richard Ayoade and Harriet Dyer take on Bob Mortimer and Tom Allen. Ian Smith's in Dictionary Corner with legendary lexicographer Susie Dent, while maths machine Rachel Riley looks after the numbers. And Joe Wilkinson - quite literally - drops in. Because of course he does.
Joe Wilkinson, Josh Widdicombe, Rhod Gilbert, Thaniya Moore & Frankie Monroe (Episode 2) 8.5
Air date: 2025-08-01
Runtime: 47 min
Overview: Jimmy Carr hosts the chaotic comedy twist on Channel 4's classic brainteaser quiz. In this episode, Joe Wilkinson and Josh Widdicombe take on Rhod Gilbert and Thaniya Moore. Frankie Monroe (Joe Kent-Walters) joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the numbers.
Joe Wilkinson, Alex Brooker, Kevin Bridges, Judi Love & Brian Butterfield (Episode 3) 9.0
Air date: 2025-08-08
Runtime: 47 min
Overview: Jimmy Carr hosts another helping of chaos, comedy and Countdown. Joe Wilkinson and Alex Brooker take on Kevin Bridges and Judi Love. Brian Butterfield (Peter Serafinowicz) joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the numbers.
Roisin Conaty, Phil Wang, Joe Wilkinson, Lou Sanders & David O'Doherty (Episode 4) 9.0
Air date: 2025-08-15
Runtime: 47 min
Overview: Jimmy Carr hosts with Countdown regulars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Roisin Conaty and Phil Wang play against Joe Wilkinson and Lou Sanders, with David O'Doherty joining Susie in Dictionary Corner.
Lucy Beaumont, Rob Brydon, Joe Wilkinson & Huge Davies (Episode 5) 7.5
Air date: 2025-08-22
Runtime: 47 min
Overview: Jimmy Carr, Rachel Riley and Susie Dent host the comedically contorted Countdown mash-up. This time, Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont take on Rob Brydon and Joe Wilkinson, with Huge Davies in Dictionary Corner.
