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 173 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in May 2026.
Last episode
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1:05:008 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Joe Wilkinson, Alex Brooker, Kevin Bridges, Judi Love and Brian Butterfield join Jimmy, Susie and Rachel for another helping of chaos, comedy and Countdown. (S28 Ep3)
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Jimmy 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)
1:00:00Jimmy 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)
1:00:00Jimmy 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)
1:00:00Jimmy 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 4
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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)
1:00:00Jimmy Carr hosts, with captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson. They're joined by guests James Corden and Jack Dee. Joe Lycett and Joe Wilkinson assist Susie Dent and Rachel Riley. (S3 Ep5)
Series 24 1:00:00
1:00:00A compilation of best bits hosted by Jimmy Carr, Rachel Riley and Susie Dent, featuring Jon Richardson, Joe Wilkinson, Richard Ayoade, Judi Love, Roisin Conaty, Lee Mack and many more.
1:00:00Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Big Zuu take on Danny Dyer and Helen Bauer. Mat Ewins joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. With Rachel Riley. (S27 Ep4)
Series 4 1:00:00
1:00:00Jimmy Carr hosts, with captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson joined by guests Kathy Burke and Josh Widdicombe. Dara O Briain and Joe Wilkinson assist Susie Dent and Rachel Riley. (S3 Ep3)
1:00:00Jimmy Carr hosts the show. Captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Miles Jupp and Aisling Bea. Nick Helm and Joe Wilkinson assist Susie Dent and Rachel Riley. (S3 Ep2)
1:00:00Jimmy Carr hosts as team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by guests Rhod Gilbert and Kevin Bridges. Josie Long and Joe Wilkinson help Susie Dent and Rachel Riley. (S3 Ep1)
Series 3 1:00:00
1:00:00Jimmy Carr hosts with captain Jon Richardson and guest captain Lee Mack. Bob Mortimer and Adam Hills join Susie Dent, Alex Horne and Rachel Riley, with help from Joe Wilkinson. (S2 Ep5)
1:00:00Jimmy Carr hosts an 80s special. Jon Richardson and Lee Mack are joined by Henning Wehn and David O'Doherty. Susie Dent pairs with Vic Reeves and Joe Wilkinson helps Rachel Riley. (S2 Ep6)
1:00:00Jimmy Carr hosts another takeover of the words-and-numbers show, with regulars Sean Lock and Jon Richardson joined by Sarah Millican, Chris Ramsey, Joe Wilkinson and Abandoman. (S2 Ep4)
1:00:00Jimmy Carr hosts this edition of Countdown with Sean Lock and Jon Richardson. With Susie Dent, Rich Hall, Rachel Riley, Joe Wilkinson, Sarah Millican and Humphrey Ker. (S2 Ep3)
1:00:00Jimmy Carr hosts another edition with Sean Lock and Jon Richardson. Susie Dent, Nick Helm, Rachel Riley and Joe Wilkinson are on hand, plus guests Miles Jupp and Rhod Gilbert. (S2 Ep2)
Series 4 1:00:00
1:00:00Jimmy Carr hosts, with captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson, who are joined by Dara O Briain and Sharon Horgan. Adam Buxton and Joe Wilkinson assist Susie Dent and Rachel Riley. (S3 Ep4)