
Episodes
18 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Mash-up2 Jan 2012 · 30mThe Original Episode of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown which was aired during Channel 4's Mash-Up Week
2The Rematch24 Aug 2012 · 47mJimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson take on the famous words and numbers quiz. Jimmy Carr hosts proceedings, and Sean Lock faces Jon Richardson in a rematch of the original encounter.
David O'Doherty is in Dictionary Corner along with Countdown regular Susie Dent. Meanwhile the country's favourite boffin Rachel Riley provides the letters and numbers with a little help from comedian Joe Wilkinson.
31980's Special: Lee Mack, David O'Doherty, Henning Wehn, Vic Reeves20 Sept 2013 · 47mJon Richardson and special guest captain Lee Mack are joined by celebrity guests Henning Wehn and David O'Doherty. Countdown regular Susie Dent is joined by Vic Reeves in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley provides the letters and numbers with a little 'help' from comedian Joe Wilkinson.
4Christmas Special 201429 Dec 2014 · 47mJimmy Carr hosts this festive edition as Sean Lock and Kathy Burke take on Jon Richardson and David Baddiel. Alex Horne and The Horne Section joins Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.
5Christmas Special 20158 Dec 2015 · 47mJimmy Carr hosts this festive edition as Sean Lock and Johnny Vegas take on Jon Richardson and Katherine Ryan. David O'Doherty joins Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.
6Christmas Special 201624 Dec 2016 · 47mJimmy Carr hosts this festive edition as Sean Lock and Kathy Burke take on Jon Richardson and Russell Howard. Joe Lycett joins Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.
7New Year Special 201630 Dec 2016 · 47mJimmy Car hosts while Johnny Vegas and Sara Pascoe take on Jon Richardson and Richard Osman . Susie Dent is joined by David O'Doherty in Dictionary Corner, with Rachel Riley and Joe Wilkinson.
8Election Special 20178 Jun 2017 · 47mJimmy Carr hosts a special version of the game show to tie in with the General Election. Team captains Jon Richardson and Alan Carr are joined by guests Romesh Ranganathan, Sarah Millican and John Kearns.
9Christmas Special 201729 Dec 2017 · 47mJimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Catherine Tate take on Sean Lock and Joe Wilkinson. Joe Lycett joins Dictionary Corner, with Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.
10Christmas Special 201823 Dec 2018 · 47mJimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Kathy Burke take on Jon Richardson and David Mitchell. Plus James Acaster and Joe Wilkinson join Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.
11Christmas Special 201923 Dec 2019 · 47mJimmy Carr hosts the special Christmas edition, while Sean Lock and Bob Mortimer take on Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont. They are joined by guests Adam Buxton, Joe Wilkinson, Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.
12Best Bits 121 Aug 2020 · 47mA chance to watch top moments from the comedy game-show mash-up, with guests including Richard Ayoade, Aisling Bea, Alan Carr, David Mitchell, Katherine Ryan and Johnny Vegas.
13Best Bits 228 Aug 2020 · 47mA chance to watch top moments, as comedians including Kevin Bridges, Roisin Conaty, Joe Lycett and Joe Wilkinson join Jimmy Carr, Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.
14Christmas Special 202021 Dec 2020 · 47mJimmy Carr, Susie Dent and Rachel Riley host a festive edition. Jon Richardson and Sarah Millican take on Sean Lock and David Mitchell. With guest David O'Doherty.
15Sean Lock Tribute19 Aug 2021 · 47mA classic episode of '8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown' featuring the best of Sean Lock
16Christmas Special 202124 Dec 2021 · 47mJimmy Carr hosts a festive edition, as Jon Richardson and Sarah Millican take on Lee Mack and Jason Manford. With Nick Mohammed, Joe Wilkinson and Countdown regulars Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.
17Christmas Special 202223 Dec 2022 · 47mJimmy Carr hosts a combination of the comedy panel show and the long-running words and numbers quiz, inviting Jon Richardson and Jack Dee to take on Lee Mack and Rose Matafeo in a festive-themed edition. They're joined by guests Stevie Martin and Joe Wilkinson, and Countdown regulars Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.
19Best Bits 318 Aug 2023 · 47mSean Lock, Bob Mortimer, Harry Hill, Joe Lycett, Jon Richardson, Lucy Beaumont, Katherine Ryan and more take on the words and numbers in this best-bits compilation episode.
20Best Bits 425 Aug 2023 · 47mSean Lock, Bob Mortimer, Jon Richardson, Lucy Beaumont, Rosie Jones, Victoria Coren-Mitchell and more take on the words and numbers in this best-bits compilation episode.
21Christmas Special 202321 Dec 2023 · 47mJimmy Carr hosts as Cats Does Countdown does Christmas. Joe Lycett and Danny Dyer play Jon Richardson and Roisin Conaty. With Mr Swallow and Joe Wilkinson.
22Best Bits 57 Feb 2025 · 47mJimmy Carr and Jon Richardson are joined by a host of top comedians for a compilation of best bits from Cats Does Countdown, including Lee Mack, Sarah Millican, Alan Carr, Richard Ayoade, Katherine Ryan, Tom Allen, Judi Love, Nick Mohammed, Jonathan Ross, Rose Matafeo and Sam Campbell, along with regulars Joe Wilkinson, Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.
23Best Bits 611 Sept 2025 · 47mSome best bits featuring Richard Ayoade, Judi Love, Lee Mack, Jon Richardson, and more.
24Best Bits 718 Sept 2025 · 47mSome best bits, from Danny Dyer, Joe Lycett, Judi Love, Rhod Gilbert, and many more.
25Best Bits 825 Sept 2025Some best bits featuring Alan Carr, Maisie Adam, Joe Wilkinson, Katherine Ryan and more.
26Christmas Special 202524 Dec 2025 · 48mJimmy Carr hosts a special Christmas edition of 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown, packed with festive surprises. Jon Richardson and Daisy May Cooper take on Rob Beckett and Judi Love. Katie Norris joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. And as festive tradition dictates, Joe Wilkinson hinders Rachel Riley with the letters and numbers.