8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Specials

A raunchy spoof edition of Countdown (1982) with the stars of 8 Out of 10 Cats (2005).

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24 Episodes

  • The Rematch
    E2
    The RematchJimmy 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.
  • 1980's Special: Lee Mack, David O'Doherty, Henning Wehn, Vic Reeves
    E3
    1980's Special: Lee Mack, David O'Doherty, Henning Wehn, Vic ReevesJon 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.
  • Christmas Special 2014
    E4
    Christmas Special 2014In this festive 2014 Christmas Special, Kathy Burke and Sean Lock take on Jon Richardson and David Baddiel. Alex Horne and the Horne Section join Susie in Dictionary Corner, Joe Wilkinson joins Rachel at the Board and Jimmy Carr hosts.
  • Christmas Special 2015
    E5
    Christmas Special 2015Jimmy 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.
  • Christmas Special 2016
    E6
    Christmas Special 2016Sean Lock and Kathy Burke face Jon Richardson and Russell Howard in the 2016 Christmas Special. Joe Lycett joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, Rachel Riley is at the Countdown board, Jimmy Carr hosts, and Santa Joe Wilkinson is mugged.
  • New Year Special 2016
    E7
    New Year Special 2016It's team captain Jon Richardson and Richard Osman vs team captain Johnny Vegas and Sara Pascoe on this New Year Special that says goodbye to 2016. Also, cider magician Joe Wilkinson fails an escape trick and David O'Doherty helps Susie.
  • Election Special 2017
    E8
    Election Special 2017Jimmy 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.
  • Christmas Special 2017
    E9
    Christmas Special 2017Jon Richardson and Catherine Tate face Sean Lock and Joe Wilkinson in the 2017 Christmas Special. Joe Lycett joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, Rachel Riley is at the Countdown board and Jimmy Carr hosts.
  • Christmas Special 2018
    E10
    Christmas Special 2018Sean Lock and Kathy Burke face Jon Richardson and David Mitchell in the 2018 Christmas Special. James Acaster joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, Rachel Riley is at the Countdown board and Jimmy Carr hosts. Joe Wilkinson also drops by.
  • Christmas Special 2019
    E11
    Christmas Special 2019Jimmy 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.
  • Best Bits 1
    E12
    Best Bits 1A 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.
  • Best Bits 2
    E13
    Best Bits 2A 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.
  • Christmas Special 2020
    E14
    Christmas Special 2020Jimmy 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.
  • Sean Lock Tribute
    E15
    Sean Lock TributeA classic episode of '8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown' featuring the best of Sean Lock
  • Christmas Special 2021
    E16
    Christmas Special 2021Jimmy Carr hosts alongside regulars Susie Dent and Rachel Riley. Jon Richardson and Sarah Millican take on Lee Mack and Jason Manford for this festive edition. They are joined by guests Nick Mohammed and Joe Wilkinson.
  • Christmas Special 2022
    E17
    Christmas Special 2022Jimmy 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.
  • Best Bits 3
    E19
    Best Bits 3Sean 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.
  • Best Bits 4
    E20
    Best Bits 4Sean 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.
  • Christmas Special 2023
    E21
    Christmas Special 2023Jimmy 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.
  • Best Bits 5
    E22
    Best Bits 5Jimmy 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.
  • Best Bits 6
    E23
    Best Bits 6Some best bits featuring Richard Ayoade, Judi Love, Lee Mack, Jon Richardson, and more.
  • Best Bits 7
    E24
    Best Bits 7Some best bits, from Danny Dyer, Joe Lycett, Judi Love, Rhod Gilbert, and many more.
  • Best Bits 8
    E25
    Best Bits 8Some best bits featuring Alan Carr, Maisie Adam, Joe Wilkinson, Katherine Ryan and more.
  • Christmas Special 2025
    E26
    Christmas Special 2025Jimmy 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.

Cast of Specials

  • Jimmy CarrSelf - Presenter
  • Jon RichardsonSelf - Team Captain
  • Sean LockSelf - Team Captain
  • Rachel RileySelf
  • Susie DentSelf
  • Robert DeatonFabio

 

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