Taskmaster

Taskmaster

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?

Comedy

Seasons

Melon Buffet

1. Melon Buffet

Air Date: 2015-07-28

Roisin Conaty, Tim Key, Romesh Ranganathan, Frank Skinner and Josh Widdicombe are tasked with trying to paint the best picture of a horse whilst riding a horse, plus there's melon-eating, bath-emptying and pop-up tents.

The Pie Whisperer

2. The Pie Whisperer

Air Date: 2015-08-04

Taskmaster Greg Davies commands his captive band of comedians to identify the contents of a table full of mystery pies, make a film backwards and high-five a fifty five year old.

The Poet and the Egg

3. The Poet and the Egg

Air Date: 2015-08-11

The comedians build a tower for an egg and make a video ‘blooper’. The results are kind of surprising and kind of scary. Plus, Josh Widdicombe gives Greg Davies the ultimate gift – one that they will both remember FOREVER.

Down an Octave

4. Down an Octave

Air Date: 2015-08-18

This week, can Roisin Conaty, Tim Key, Romesh Ranganathan, Frank Skinner and Josh Widdicombe fill an eggcup with tears, remember an Aussie Rules football team or play Taskmaster squash?

Little Denim Shorts

5. Little Denim Shorts

Air Date: 2015-08-25

Greg Davies and Alex Horne host as Frank Skinner takes a boulder onto a train for a pleasant excursion. Then, he and the other comedians try to make a Swedish man blush.

The Last Supper

6. The Last Supper

Air Date: 2015-09-01

In the last episode of the series, the five comics are not only playing for homemade chowder but also for the inaugural Taskmaster series winner’s trophy. Tasks include playing golf with eggs and cooking a meal using ingredients starting with every letter of the alphabet.

Fear of Failure

1. Fear of Failure

Air Date: 2016-06-21

Greg Davies returns as the Taskmaster as five new comedic competitors tackle a raft of tricky tasks with today’s episode including a potato-throwing moment set to make television and sporting history.

Pork Is a Sausage

2. Pork Is a Sausage

Air Date: 2016-06-28

Nursery rhyme music videos are the flavour of episode two and viewer discretion is advised for Jon Richardson’s disturbing take on Three Blind Mice. Plus find out why Doc Brown isn’t an egg man.

A Pistachio Éclair

3. A Pistachio Éclair

Air Date: 2016-07-05

Richard Osman and Doc Brown are amongst the funny folk who have to impress a guy in gold chains: the Mayor of Chesham! Greg Davies sets the nutty tasks.

Welcome to Rico Face

4. Welcome to Rico Face

Air Date: 2016-07-12

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

There’s Strength in Arches

5. There’s Strength in Arches

Air Date: 2016-07-19

In the final episode Taskmaster Greg Davies finally gets to present his glorious trophy to the overall champion. But before that triumphant moment, there's still time for more ridiculous task attempts, including Richard Osman doing something appalling with a shopping trolley.

A Pea in a Haystack

1. A Pea in a Haystack

Air Date: 2016-10-04

Greg Davies sets bewilderingly brilliant tasks - involving vegetable propulsion, snowmen and Swedes - to five celebs, including Al Murray and Dave Gorman.

The Dong and the Gong

2. The Dong and the Gong

Air Date: 2016-10-11

Greg Davies thinks outside the box - or inside a cement-filled shoebox in Rob Beckett's case - as he sets nutty tasks. Dave Gorman gets all bitey!

Little Polythene Grief Cave

3. Little Polythene Grief Cave

Air Date: 2016-10-18

Sadistic Mr Gilbert in the Inbetweeners, Greg Davies takes just as much pleasure from torturing celebs. Al Murray is confronted with an eggcup!

A Very Nuanced Character

4. A Very Nuanced Character

Air Date: 2016-10-25

Greg Davies dishes out surreal tasks to celebs. The comics have to hand an item of clothing to a cyclist and grill an 83-year-old man called Hugh!

The F.I.P.

5. The F.I.P.

Air Date: 2016-11-01

Exasperated comics are set absurd tasks! Before the series winner is crowned, we find out which celeb has the dishiest relative and why Rob Beckett is mad at peas.

The Old Soft Curved Padlock

1. The Old Soft Curved Padlock

Air Date: 2018-05-02

Alice Levine, Asim Chaudhry, Liza Tarbuck, Russell Howard and Tim Vine tackle wheelbarrow stunts, lemon towers and a wardrobe as Greg Davies sets them truly absurd tasks.

Tarpeters

2. Tarpeters

Air Date: 2018-05-09

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

One Warm Prawn

3. One Warm Prawn

Air Date: 2018-05-16

Liza Tarbuck introduces a plastic lizard to a drill.

BMXing!

4. BMXing!

Air Date: 2018-05-23

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

H

5. H

Air Date: 2018-05-30

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

We Met at Mealtimes

6. We Met at Mealtimes

Air Date: 2018-06-06

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

Roadkill Doused in Syrup

7. Roadkill Doused in Syrup

Air Date: 2018-06-13

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

What Kind of Pictures?

8. What Kind of Pictures?

Air Date: 2018-06-20

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

The Bubble Brothers

9. The Bubble Brothers

Air Date: 2018-06-27

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

He Was a Different Man

10. He Was a Different Man

Air Date: 2018-07-04

Tim Vine attempts a risky impersonation and Alex Horne receives a gift from Liza Tarbuck. The recipient of the Taskmaster's golden bonce is revealed.

The Mean Bean

1. The Mean Bean

Air Date: 2018-09-05

The Taskmaster Greg Davies returns, sending fear coursing through the veins of James Acaster, Jessica Knappett, Kerry Godliman, Phil Wang and Rhod Gilbert.

My Eyes Are Circles

2. My Eyes Are Circles

Air Date: 2018-09-12

Phil Wang makes ogres poignant, Jessica Knappett mimics a funny noise and James Acaster finds circles. Alex Horne records it all for Taskmaster, Greg Davies.

Twelve Blush Majesty Two

3. Twelve Blush Majesty Two

Air Date: 2018-09-19

Rhod Gilbert force-feeds mocha to Taskmaster Greg Davies' loyal assistant Alex Horne, Kerry Godliman boshes a ball and Phil Wang makes an odd noise.

OLLIE

4. OLLIE

Air Date: 2018-09-26

Jessica Knappett piles shoes on a butcher's scales, James Acaster tries an emergency alarm and Rhod Gilbert smears mustard in his eyes - all to please Taskmaster Greg Davies.

Lotta Soup

5. Lotta Soup

Air Date: 2018-10-03

Rhod Gilbert endangers Alex's life (again), Jessica Knappett's sunny outlook on life is severely tested by a former traffic warden and Phil Wang has a lovely old time with a squeezy jar of mayonnaise.

A Coquettish Fascinator

6. A Coquettish Fascinator

Air Date: 2018-10-10

At the halfway stage, all contestants, with the possible exception of Phil Wang, still have high hopes of winning. Kerry Godliman and Jessica Knappett resort to soapy violence.

The Perfect Stuff

7. The Perfect Stuff

Air Date: 2018-10-17

Greg Davies challenges his five fearful funny people to entertain him by completing more baffling challenges, which this week involve corneas, crackers and construction.

Mother Honks Her Horn

8. Mother Honks Her Horn

Air Date: 2018-10-24

Phil Wang makes sure his outstanding outfit leaves even less to the imagination that it did before, Jessica Knappett demonstrates her mastery of a child's percussion instrument and James Acaster's dream comes true.

The Pendulum Draws the Eye

9. The Pendulum Draws the Eye

Air Date: 2018-10-31

Two episodes remain in the series and with Greg Davies's shiny head trophy within touching distance, tensions are beginning to run high between the beleaguered contestants.

I Can Hear It Gooping

10. I Can Hear It Gooping

Air Date: 2018-11-07

The series reaches its majestic climax. Who will win Greg Davies's coveted golden head to become just the seventh Taskmaster Champion in history?

Hello

1. Hello

Air Date: 2019-05-08

Five new contestants - Iain Stirling, Joe Thomas, Lou Sanders, Paul Sinha and Sian Gibson - complete a series of tasks under the watchful eye of Greg Davies and Alex Horne.

A Novel About Russian Gulags

2. A Novel About Russian Gulags

Air Date: 2019-05-15

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

Stuck in a Mammal Groove

3. Stuck in a Mammal Groove

Air Date: 2019-05-22

Joe Thomas struggles with the definition of a mammal, Iain Stirling devises an explosive chemistry experiment and Sian Gibson sends an NSFW text to Greg.

The Barrel Dad

4. The Barrel Dad

Air Date: 2019-05-29

The competitive nature of Taskmaster bubbles alarmingly to the surface as a simple team task involving a hammock exposes tensions between two of the five comics vying to win.

Stay Humble

5. Stay Humble

Air Date: 2019-06-05

Paul Sinha has some struggles with a basketball, Joe Thomas has a disastrous birthday and will Sian Gibson rescue Little Alex Horne from the sharp beak of an aquatic bird?

Rock 'n' Roll Umlaut

6. Rock 'n' Roll Umlaut

Air Date: 2019-06-12

Alex Horne takes scrupulous notes as Paul Sinha squats in a telephone box, and Iain Stirling stakes his claim for the Scottish national football team.

This Is Trevor

7. This Is Trevor

Air Date: 2019-06-19

Joe Thomas grapples grumpily with some awkward hand-wear, Sian Gibson seems to find proof that she may be psychic and Iain Stirling shows some tasty shortbread who's boss.

Aquatic Sewing Machine

8. Aquatic Sewing Machine

Air Date: 2019-06-26

Beach balls, water and sand contribute to a seaside feel, a jolly tone that is interrupted when Greg Davies deals with the questionable actions of one contestant.

I've Been a Bit Ill

9. I've Been a Bit Ill

Air Date: 2019-07-03

Paul Sinha, Lou Sanders and Iain Stirling become one while Greg Davies watches on, ready to issue his judgements. Sian Gibson seeks to redefine the definition of bounce.

Clumpy Swayey Clumsy Man

10. Clumpy Swayey Clumsy Man

Air Date: 2019-07-10

Lou Sanders chews on some stationery, Sian Gibson is crushed by a caravan, Paul Sinha wrecks a camera, Joe Thomas gets cross and Iain Stirling waves a stick about.

Join Our Cult

1. Join Our Cult

Air Date: 2019-09-04

Greg Davies is back, joined as ever by Alex Horne. The five celebs making grand entrances for series nine are David Baddiel, Ed Gamble, Jo Brand, Katy Wix and Rose Matafeo.

Butter in the Microwave

2. Butter in the Microwave

Air Date: 2019-09-11

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

Five Miles Per Day

3. Five Miles Per Day

Air Date: 2019-09-18

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

Quisps

4. Quisps

Air Date: 2019-09-25

David Baddiel shows a readiness to bare his chest and Katy Wix robs a piggy bank. Meanwhile, Alex is powerless in the face of Ed Gamble's creative vision.

Another Spoon

5. Another Spoon

Air Date: 2019-10-02

Jo Brand shows cowboys how to cowboy, Katy Wix tortures Alex Horne with the help of a garden arch and Rose Matafeo asks a stranger if they have a library card.

Bready Bready Bready

6. Bready Bready Bready

Air Date: 2019-10-09

Jo Brand demonstrates an impressive grasp of street slang, Katy Wix uses a long part of her body to steal something and David Baddiel takes a sledgehammer to a problem.

A Cuddle

7. A Cuddle

Air Date: 2019-10-16

The competitors are lured to a wasteland for a challenge involving eggs and medical equipment. David Baddiel spray-paints his face and Jo Brand reveals her psychic superpowers.

Shaqinahat

8. Shaqinahat

Air Date: 2019-10-23

Greg Davies delivers angry appraisals from his comfy throne, as Ed Gamble dons a baby's bonnet, Katy Wix makes Alex Horne wince and Rose Matafeo does a spot of screaming.

Don't Like Them Go Bang

9. Don't Like Them Go Bang

Air Date: 2019-10-30

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

Think About the Spirit

10. Think About the Spirit

Air Date: 2019-11-06

It's the grand final, which features peas, teas and absent keys, as Ed Gamble, Jo Brand, Katy Wix and Rose Matafeo vie to go home with Greg Davies's massive face.

God's Haemorrhoid

1. God's Haemorrhoid

Air Date: 2020-10-15

BAFTA-winning game show. Taskmaster Greg Davies and his sidekick Alex Horne test the wit of Daisy May Cooper, Johnny Vegas, Katherine Parkinson, Mawaan Rizwan and Richard Herring.

A Documentary About a Despot

2. A Documentary About a Despot

Air Date: 2020-10-22

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

Point of Swivel

3. Point of Swivel

Air Date: 2020-10-29

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

Toshwash

4. Toshwash

Air Date: 2020-11-05

Daisy flirts with a security guard, Richard is surprised by some chickens and Johnny convinces Alex to wear sparkly shoes while operating heavy machinery.

I Hate Your Trainers

5. I Hate Your Trainers

Air Date: 2020-11-12

The competing comics demonstrate their love of watermelon and Johnny tries to win points by grabbing a passing cyclist and introducing him to some Christmas-related equipment.

Hippopotamus

6. Hippopotamus

Air Date: 2020-11-19

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

Legit Glass

7. Legit Glass

Air Date: 2020-11-26

Mawaan is not at all fazed when faced with a task involving office chairs, chickens and remote control cars, although the same cannot be said of his rivals. Daisy tries to decipher mysterious messages from Richard, and Katherine is baffled by a giant marble

Moments of Silence

8. Moments of Silence

Air Date: 2020-12-03

Alex Horne gets an acting role, while Richard Herring delivers a star turn from behind a bush. Mawaan Rizwan nicks a cup of tea. Johnny Vegas takes a tumble.

Air Horn Andy

9. Air Horn Andy

Air Date: 2020-12-10

The comics go all out to win in the semi-final: Richard Herring bleeds on beer mats, Mawaan Rizwan volleys oranges and Katherine Parkinson counts plastic balls.

Dog Meat Trifle

10. Dog Meat Trifle

Air Date: 2020-12-17

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

Grappling with My Life

1. Grappling with My Life

Air Date: 2024-03-28

Joanne McNally, John Robins, Nick Mohammed, Sophie Willan and Steve Pemberton are hoping they'll still have a career after tasks involving roller blinds, a floating primate and, as is traditional, eggs.

Jumungo

2. Jumungo

Air Date: 2024-04-04

Nick Mohammed sheathes a water bottle with a sock, Sophie Willan attempts to take flight, and John Robins puts his faith in honey, as Taskmaster Greg Davies sits in judgement

Some Impropriety?

3. Some Impropriety?

Air Date: 2024-04-11

Will Steve Pemberton's no-vowels gamble pay off? Why does Sophie Willan love to balance items on her head? What does Nick Mohammed think is going to happen to those eggs? And why is Joanne McNally sniffing Little Alex Horne's beard?

Apropos of Apoppo

4. Apropos of Apoppo

Air Date: 2024-04-18

The contestants are forced to wrangle wild animals, with unpleasant results for Steve Pemberton and Sophie Willan. Plus: pickled onions, and a controversial cardboard tube.

Snooker Cue Umbrella Chin

5. Snooker Cue Umbrella Chin

Air Date: 2024-04-25

Steve Pemberton experiments with G-force, Sophie Willan splatters a human pigeon and Joanne McNally rocks a traffic cone. In other news, Nick Mohammed gets trapped under a bed.

A Three-Ring Man

6. A Three-Ring Man

Air Date: 2024-05-02

As the bonce-battle intensifies, Steve Pemberton delivers a timely message of peace. Meanwhile, Joanne McNally invents a catchphrase, and John Robins gets creative with beans.

Dream Date Territory

7. Dream Date Territory

Air Date: 2024-05-09

Sophie Willan shouts the name of a body part in Alex Horne's flustered face. John Robins demonstrates the power of his forearms. And can Joanne McNally act out the word 'beer'?

The Umbrella Wink

8. The Umbrella Wink

Air Date: 2024-05-16

Taskmaster Greg Davies has witnessed many bizarre moments, but this episode ups the ante - from oars for arms to a beatboxing wolf. And why won't Nick Mohammed stop winking?!

Assistantbury

9. Assistantbury

Air Date: 2024-05-23

Alex Horne risks raising Greg Davies' hackles with a task in celebration of himself. Steve Pemberton has an expletive-laden row with a bin. Plus: a novel use for a cow's ear.

Ambience and Information

10. Ambience and Information

Air Date: 2024-05-30

It's the grand final! But before a new champion gets the honour of clutching Greg Davies' gilded bonce to their proud chest, Nick Mohammed makes a magical prediction.

The Faceless Facilitators

1. The Faceless Facilitators

Air Date: 2024-09-12

Andy Zaltzman, Babátúndé Aléshé, Emma Sidi, Jack Dee and Rosie Jones search for a seal, hurl yoga balls in a theme park and force-feed Little Alex Horne a bowlful of bubblegum.

...And Then a Detective Comes In

2. ...And Then a Detective Comes In

Air Date: 2024-09-19

Jack Dee has a dramatic wardrobe change, Rosie Jones presents her new baby, and Emma Sidi's got Tamzin Outhwaite on the brain. Plus: multi-headed beasts, and a very dull ghost.

The Gangsters of the Sea

3. The Gangsters of the Sea

Air Date: 2024-09-26

Babátúndé Aléshé almost certainly knows what a rocket is, and Jack Dee's a dead ringer for a famous artist. Greg Davies awards points (some), praise (little) and pity (plenty).

I'm a Girl Who Likes a Clean Line

4. I'm a Girl Who Likes a Clean Line

Air Date: 2024-10-03

Andy Zaltzman takes a carrot-based risk. Emma Sidi performs some cartwheel tricks. Rosie Jones menaces a member of the crew. Alex Horne rings a bell (or two!)

Big Stupid Things

5. Big Stupid Things

Air Date: 2024-10-10

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

A Dance as Old as Time Itself

6. A Dance as Old as Time Itself

Air Date: 2024-10-17

Alex Horne shows off his prowess with pliers. Jack Dee adopts a charismatic New York accent. Emma Sidi enjoys a Taskmaster tipple. Babátúndé Aléshé makes a lovely little otter.

Captain Jackie and the Hotdog

7. Captain Jackie and the Hotdog

Air Date: 2024-10-24

Rosie Jones feels badly let down by her comedy hero Jack Dee, while Babátúndé Aléshé shouts about a fortune cookie. And Andy Zaltzman predicts the end of the world.

The Nexus of Truth

8. The Nexus of Truth

Air Date: 2024-10-31

Andy Zaltzman dirties Alex Horne's trousers, Emma Sidi reveals a startling belief about socks, Jack Dee does some energetic air cycling, and Babátúndé Aléshé phones a friend.

The Cockle Children

9. The Cockle Children

Air Date: 2024-11-07

As the contest goes down to the wire, Jack Dee makes some tense phone calls and Rosie Jones smears brown stuff on a plate. Can Andy Zaltzman shoehorn cricket into another task?

Le Goose

10. Le Goose

Air Date: 2024-11-14

Our five weary contestants compete one last time, in a grand final featuring tiny chairs, giant eggs and a honking Alex Horne. But who'll lift the legendary Taskmaster trophy?

Sometimes Spit

1. Sometimes Spit

Air Date: 2025-05-01

Fatiha El-Ghorri, Jason Mantzoukas, Mathew Baynton, Rosie Ramsey and Stevie Martin kick-start the series with tasks involving vinegar, raisins and, as is traditional, peas

An Invisible Jump Rope

2. An Invisible Jump Rope

Air Date: 2025-05-08

In the always-awkward first team task of the series, Stevie Martin invents a new way for humans to move, while Fatiha El-Ghorri sweeps the Taskmaster garden with a small broom

My Presumably Scrotum

3. My Presumably Scrotum

Air Date: 2025-05-15

Fatiha El-Ghorri has concerns about aggressive waterfowl, while Rosie Ramsey goes flying, but it's Mathew Baynton crawling through a corridor that causes the largest commotion.

Midnight Picnic

4. Midnight Picnic

Air Date: 2025-05-22

Greg Davies makes a regrettable promise involving his trousers. Alex Horne has trouser issues of his own thanks to Rosie Ramsey. Stevie Martin punches a mannequin in the groin.

Maybe We're the Monsters

5. Maybe We're the Monsters

Air Date: 2025-05-29

Jason Mantzoukas learns that lollipop ladies exist. Fatiha El-Ghorri tells a disturbing story about a goat. Alex Horne is compelled to join in with Mathew Baynton's ode to DIY.

It's Got to Be Obsolete

6. It's Got to Be Obsolete

Air Date: 2025-06-05

Poor Alex Horne is poked, chased and repeatedly dunked in the comics' pursuit of glory, while an unhinged Jason Mantzoukas causes havoc in the once-harmonious Taskmaster House.

Glass Half Most

7. Glass Half Most

Air Date: 2025-06-12

Rosie Ramsey reveals a talent for trotting. Mathew Baynton spectacularly forfeits any remaining dignity, and in a not-unrelated event, Alex Horne's shoes are doused in yoghurt.

Science All Your Life

8. Science All Your Life

Air Date: 2025-06-19

For the 12th time this series, Jason Mantzoukas chooses violence as the solution to a task. Fatiha El-Ghorri retches into a balloon. Stevie Martin relives a difficult memory.

Getaway Sticks

9. Getaway Sticks

Air Date: 2025-06-26

It's the penultimate episode of the series, and Patatas the cat is back! Fatiha El-Ghorri knocks down an egg-shaped Alex Horne. And who's the master of multi-tasking?

The Clever Side?

10. The Clever Side?

Air Date: 2025-07-03

A shiny-new champion is about to be crowned, but not before Fatiha El-Ghorri kicks in a door, Mathew Baynton threatens a puppy and Stevie Martin expertly burns some toast.

9x7

1. 9x7

Air Date: 2025-09-11

Greg Davies and Alex Horne return for a new series as Ania Magliano, Maisie Adam, Phil Ellis, Reece Shearsmith and Sanjeev Bhaskar compete to win Greg's affection and his head.

Cows Are Made of Milk

2. Cows Are Made of Milk

Air Date: 2025-09-18

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

Thompson

3. Thompson

Air Date: 2025-09-25

Ania Magliano can't tell snakes and worms apart, Maisie Adam relies heavily on the lyrics to Mambo No 5, and Reece Shearsmith gets irrationally angry in a game of chance.

Hey Mate

4. Hey Mate

Air Date: 2025-10-02

Maisie Adam and Phil Ellis are repulsed by olives, while Reece Shearsmith's mystified by a voice note. And Alex Horne regrets giving Ania Magliano access to his phone...

Bats, Bats, Hang Up

5. Bats, Bats, Hang Up

Air Date: 2025-10-09

Maisie Adam sees red, Phil Ellis strips to his base layer and Reece Shearsmith destroys a valuable treasure. The Taskmaster maintains order, with authority in good measure.

Is That Number Got Curves?

6. Is That Number Got Curves?

Air Date: 2025-10-16

Ania Magliano lassos a weathervane. Sanjeev Bhaskar fails to crush an egg. Phil Ellis's sunny disposition costs him dear. Plus: a chopsticks ladder, and a new low.

Drier Than You Think, Chalk

7. Drier Than You Think, Chalk

Air Date: 2025-10-23

Ania Magliano spews up some blue jelly, Sanjeev Bhaskar requests a comfort break and Maisie Adam squawks like an exotic bird, while Alex Horne gets to wear an important hat!

Am I an Idiom?

8. Am I an Idiom?

Air Date: 2025-10-30

Alex Horne gets to oversee his favourite sort of task: one involving mystery, ducks and annoyed contestants. Reece Shearsmith balances on one leg for an impressively long time.

A 1970s Camping Kettle

9. A 1970s Camping Kettle

Air Date: 2025-11-06

The scores are tight and the tasks are chaotic as Alex Horne dons his jockey silks, Phil Ellis and Ania Magliano endanger the crew, and Maisie Adam forgets the rules. Again.

Supping from the Fountain

10. Supping from the Fountain

Air Date: 2025-11-13

The Final. As the closest-ever series of Taskmaster draws to an exhilarating finish, all five shipmates are still in with a genuine chance of bagging the trophy. But mutiny's in the air!

Cube Is Good

1. Cube Is Good

Air Date: 2026-04-09

Taskmaster's back! Amy Gledhill, Armando Iannucci, Joanna Page, Joel Dommett and Kumail Nanjiani leave all dignity at the door as they hunt for worms and feed Greg his five-a-day.

Leg Up, Johnny!

2. Leg Up, Johnny!

Air Date: 2026-04-16

In a particularly active episode, Armando Iannucci performs a daring stunt, Kumail Nanjiani moves bowling pins with oven gloves, and Joanna Page unwisely attempts a handstand.

A Creepy Bit of Advice

3. A Creepy Bit of Advice

Air Date: 2026-04-23

Alex Horne treats the contestants to a song, but not everyone appreciates it. A grunting Kumail Nanjiani embraces Amy Gledhill and Joel Dommett while they quiz him about a horse.

Lou Reed and the Wombles

4. Lou Reed and the Wombles

Air Date: 2026-04-30

The normally infallible Alex Horne makes a rare, condiment-based error for which he will no doubt be punished by the seething Taskmaster. And Joanna Page smashes up a sheep.

I Corroborate

5. I Corroborate

Air Date: 2026-05-07

Armando Iannucci causes outrage with an ostrich. Joanna Page and Alex Horne have an intimate conversation about guinea pigs. Joel Dommett enjoys hours of fun with pots and pans.

An Even Bigger Spoon

6. An Even Bigger Spoon

Air Date: 2026-05-14

Coconuts are doused in vinegar, glue and Alex Horne's hair. Kumail Nanjiani shows off his super-human jaw strength. And don't be alarmed, it's just Joanna Page screaming... again.

Putting Things on Things

7. Putting Things on Things

Air Date: 2026-05-21

Armando Iannucci and Joanna Page contemplate an alien invasion in the Taskmaster house. Joel Dommett enjoys putting things on things and Amy Gledhill performs sock-based stand-up.

I Don't Got Any

8. I Don't Got Any

Air Date: 2026-05-28

In an episode of unusual events, Joanna Page and Amy Gledhill put pineapples and balls of ice in unexpected places, while Kumail Nanjiani reveals his missing body part.

9. Maybe Someone Else Wrote Veep?

Air Date: 2026-06-04

10. Episode 10

Air Date: 2026-06-11

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Rating

8.3/10

Release Date

2015-07-28

Episodes

192 (21 seasons)

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Avalon Television

Avalon Television