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8 Out of 10 Cats: Series 19

12 episodes Premiered Nov 8, 2016 Updated Oct 4, 2026
Previously on 8 Out of 10 Cats

Season 19 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of 8 Out of 10 Cats Season 18.
  • ⚡ Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
  • ⚡ Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
  • ⚡ Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
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Season 19 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 19: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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Mytharc (3): Crucial lore & season climaxes
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S19·E1 Mytharc

Episode 1

Nov 8, 2016 · 36 min

Jimmy Carr hosts the comedy panel show, with new team captains Rob Beckett and Aisling Bea, plus guests Joe Wilkinson, Jayde Adams, Jamie Laing and Paisley Billings.

S19·E2 Core

Episode 2

Nov 15, 2016 · 36 min

Jimmy Carr hosts, while team captains Rob Beckett and Aisling Bea are joined by Joey Essex, Cathy Newman, Roisin Conaty and Nish Kumar.

S19·E3 Core

Episode 3

Nov 22, 2016 · 36 min

Jimmy Carr hosts the topical comedy panel show, with team captains Rob Beckett and Aisling Bea; guests are First Date's Fred Siriex, Thomas Turgoose, Sara Pascoe and Desiree Burch.

S19·E4 Core

Episode 4

Nov 29, 2016 · 36 min

Jimmy Carr hosts with new team captains Rob Beckett and Aisling Bea. Guests are Melanie C, Drifters' star Jessica Knappett, Joe Wilkinson and Tom Allen.

S19·E5 Core

Episode 5

Dec 6, 2016 · 35 min

Jimmy Carr hosts the topical panel show, with team captains Rob Beckett and Aisling Bea and guests Craig Revel Horwood, Alex Jones and comedians Katherine Ryan and Dane Baptiste.

S19·E6 Core

Episode 6

Dec 13, 2016 · 36 min

Jimmy Carr, Rob Beckett and Aisling Bea are joined by Chris Kamara, Tom Davis, James Acaster and Tiff Stevenson.

S19·E7 Filler

Christmas Special

Dec 21, 2016 · 36 min

Jimmy Carr hosts this festive show with team captains Rob Beckett and Aisling Bea and guests Carrie Fisher, Brad and James from The Vamps, Roisin Conaty and Joe Wilkinson

S19·E8 Core

New Year Special

Jan 4, 2017 · 35 min

Jimmy Carr hosts with team captains Rob Beckett and Aisling Bea, and guests Joe Lycett, Kate Humble, Jamali Maddix and Rick Edwards.

S19·E9 Core

Episode 9

Jan 11, 2017 · 36 min

Jimmy Carr hosts with captains Rob Beckett and Aisling Bea, together with Gabby Logan, Ellie Simmonds, Alex Brooker and David O'Doherty for a sporty edition of the topical panel sh

S19·E10 Core

Episode 10

Jan 18, 2017 · 36 min

Jimmy Carr hosts with captains Rob Beckett and Aisling Bea. Guests Jermaine Jenas, Denise Van Outen, Michelle Wolf and Sam Simmons discuss the most talked about Brits of 2016.

S19·E11 Mytharc

Best Bits

Jan 25, 2017 · 36 min

A compilation of all of the best bits from the current series. Jimmy, Rob and Aisling are joined by a host of famous faces, including Melanie C and Jamie Laing, Gabby Logan and Cra

S19·E12 Mytharc

More Best Bits

Feb 1, 2017 · 37 min

A brand new compilation of more of the best bits from the current series. Jimmy, Rob and Aisling are joined by a host of famous faces, including Alex Jones and Roisin Conaty.

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