8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown is a TV show on Channel 4. Da-da, da-da, da-da-da-da, DOOF! Jimmy Carr hosts the anarchic game show mash-up with the help of Rachel Riley and Susie Dent, as a barrage of comedians take on the numbers and letters. The program has been available since 2025. A total of 168 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in January 2026.
Last episode
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55:008 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
...Christmas Special: Jimmy Carr hosts as Cats Does Countdown does Christmas. Jon Richardson and Daisy May Cooper play Rob Beckett and Judi Love. With Katie Norris and Joe Wilkinson.
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...New Year Special: Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Richard Osman take on Johnny Vegas and Sara Pascoe. With David O'Doherty, Joe Wilkinson, Rachel Riley and Susie Dent.
Series 21
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1:00:00Sean 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.
1:00:00Sean 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.
1:00:00Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Jo Brand take on Joe Wilkinson and Jamali Maddix. Rachel Parris joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. With Rachel Riley. (S23 Ep3)
1:00:00...Christmas Special: Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Sarah Millican take on Lee Mack and Jason Manford. With Nick Mohammed, Joe Wilkinson, Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.
Series 5 1:05:00
1:05:00Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Vic Reeves and Jo Brand, with Adam Buxton and Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, plus Rachel Riley and Rob Beckett. (S5 Ep3)
1:05:00Jimmy Carr hosts as team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by David Baddiel and Trevor Noah. Joey Essex and Alex Horne assist Susie Dent and Rachel Riley. (S5 Ep2)
Series 23 1:00:00
1:00:00...Christmas Special: Jimmy Carr, Rachel Riley and Susie Dent are joined by Jon Richardson, Jack Dee, Lee Mack, Rose Matafeo, Joe Wilkinson and Stevie Martin for a festive special.
Series 5 1:00:00
1:00:00Jimmy Carr hosts as team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by David Mitchell and Roisin Conaty. Phill Jupitus and Joe Wilkinson assist Susie Dent and Rachel Riley. (S5 Ep1)
1:00:00Jimmy Carr hosts as team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Bob Mortimer and Richard Osman. Matthew Crosby and Joe Wilkinson assist Susie Dent and Rachel Riley. (S4 Ep7)
1:05:00Jimmy Carr hosts as team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Bill Bailey and Josh Widdicombe. Jake Yapp and Joe Wilkinson assist Susie Dent and Rachel Riley. (S4 Ep6)
1:05:00Jimmy Carr hosts as team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Jo Brand and Claudia Winkleman. Bill Bailey and Joe Wilkinson assist Susie Dent and Rachel Riley. (S4 Ep5)
1:05:00Jimmy Carr hosts as team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Jason Manford and Stephen Mangan. Tim Key and Joe Wilkinson assist Susie Dent and Rachel Riley. (S4 Ep4)
1:05:00Jimmy Carr hosts as team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Josie Long and Rob Beckett. Vic Reeves and Joe Wilkinson assist Susie Dent and Rachel Riley. (S4 Ep3)
1:00:00Jimmy Carr hosts as team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Freddie Flintoff and Rhod Gilbert. Henning Wehn and Joe Wilkinson assist Susie Dent and Rachel Riley. (S4 Ep2)
1:00:00Jimmy Carr hosts as team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Jonathan Ross and Roisin Conaty. David O'Doherty and Joe Wilkinson help Susie Dent and Rachel Riley. (S4 Ep1)
Series 24 1:05:00
1:05:00...Christmas Special: Jimmy 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.
Series 4 1:00:00
1:00:00Host Jimmy Carr, captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Kevin Bridges and James Corden, while Peter Serafinowicz and Joe Wilkinson assist Susie Dent and Rachel Riley. (S3 Ep6)
1:00:00Series 3, Episode 1
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Jimmy Carr hosts the show with Sean Lock and Jon Richardson. Susie Dent, Danny Dyer, Rachel Riley and Joe Wilkinson on tap, plus guests Jason Manford and Rhod Gilbert. (S2 Ep1)