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 2026. A total of 175 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in September 2026.
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1:00:008 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Jimmy 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)
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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 2
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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 7 1:00:00
1:00:00Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Bob Mortimer take on Sarah Millican and Katherine Ryan. Alex Horne and The Horne Section join Susie in Dictionary Corner. With Rachel Riley. (S7 Ep7)
1:00:00Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Vic Reeves take on Lee Mack and Sara Pascoe. Alex Horne and The Horne Section join Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. With Rachel Riley. (S7 Ep6)
1:00:00Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Miles Jupp take on Jon Richardson and Greg Davies. Holly Walsh joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. With Rachel Riley. (S7 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 24 1:00:00
1:00:00A compilation of best bits from Cats Does Countdown, featuring Danny Dyer, Joe Lycett, Lucy Beaumont, Rob Brydon, Rhod Gilbert, Katherine Ryan, Rob Beckett, Judi Love and many more.
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)
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)
1:00:00...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.
1:00:00Jimmy Carr presents as Sarah Millican and Josh Widdicombe take on Alan Carr and Thanyia Moore. The Delightful Sausage join Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. With Rachel Riley. (S27 Ep1)
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)
Series 7 1:00:00
1:00:00Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Rhod Gilbert take on Jon Richardson and Sara Pascoe. Johnny Vegas is in Dictionary Corner, while Joey Essex 'assists' Rachel Riley. (S7 Ep3)
1:05:00Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Kevin Bridges take on Jon Richardson and Kathy Burke. Joe Lycett joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Nick Helm 'assists' Rachel Riley. (S7 Ep2)