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 April 2026.
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1:00:008 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Jimmy 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)
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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
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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)
Series 2 1:00:00
1:00:00Jimmy Carr hosts. Jon Richardson and Stephen Mangan take on Lee Mack and Richard Osman. Henning Wehn is Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent, while Joe Wilkinson helps Rachel Riley. (S1 Ep2)
Series 24 1:00:00
...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.
1:00:00 1:00:00Jimmy Carr, Rachel Riley and Susie Dent host as Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont take on Rob Brydon and Joe Wilkinson. With Huge Davies in Dictionary Corner. (S28 Ep5)
Series 2 1:00:00
1:00:00Jimmy Carr hosts. Jon Richardson and Rhod Gilbert take on Lee Mack and Rob Beckett. Tim Key is in Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent, and Rachel Riley is helped by Joe Wilkinson. (S1 Ep1)
Series 23 1:00:00
1:00:00Jimmy Carr does the presenting as Cats Does Countdown does a compilation of comedians doing comedy while also doing the word and number games that contestants do on Countdown.
1:00:00A compilation of some of the very best bits from Cats Does Countdown, featuring Lee Mack, Tom Allen, Judi Love, Richard Ayoade, Alan Carr, Jonathan Ross, Sarah Millican and many more.
1:00:00Jimmy Carr hosts the anarchic game show as Jon Richardson and Harriet Kemsley take on Lee Mack and Munya Chawawa. With David O'Doherty. (S25 Ep1)
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.
1:00:00Jimmy Carr hosts as Sarah Millican and Phil Wang take on Tom Allen and Roisin Conaty. Sam Campbell joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. With Rachel Riley. (S24 Ep2)
1:00:00Jimmy Carr hosts as Sarah Millican and Tom Allen take on Joe Wilkinson and Rosie Jones. And Mr Swallow joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. With Rachel Riley. (S26 Ep2)
1:00:00Jimmy Carr hosts as Richard Ayoade and Kemah Bob take on Jonathan Ross and Maisie Adam. With Sarah Keyworth, Susie Dent and Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon. (S26 Ep5)
1:00:00Jimmy Carr hosts as Jonathan Ross and Joe Wilkinson take on Roisin Conaty and Ahir Shah. Catherine Cohen joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. With Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon. (S24 Ep1)
Series 24 1:00:00
1:00:00Jimmy Carr hosts the game show mash-up, as Rob Brydon and Katherine Parkinson take on Jon Richardson and Babátúndé Aléshé. With Joe Wilkinson and Adam Buxton. (S25 Ep3)
1:00:00Jimmy Carr hosts as Alan Carr and Munya Chawawa take on Sarah Millican and Gary Delaney in the game show mash-up. With Susie Dent, Rachel Riley and Don Rodolfo. (S26 Ep3)
1:00:00Series 3, Episode 6
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Jimmy 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)