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8 Out of 10 Cats: Series 9

8 episodes Premiered Jan 8, 2010 Updated Nov 3, 2026

The ninth series of the topical comedy panel show 8 Out of 10 Cats continues its established format of analyzing and predicting the opinions of the British public. Hosted by Jimmy Carr, the program centers on a series of opinion polls and statistical data regarding the most discussed subjects of the week. The production maintains its competitive structure, featuring two teams led by captains Sean Lock and Jason Manfo

Previously on 8 Out of 10 Cats

Season 9 Lore Primer

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

  • ⚡ The series is a topical panel show that bases its questions and discussions on public opinion polls and statistical surveys.
  • ⚡ Jimmy Carr serves as the host, presiding over the panel from the center chair.
  • ⚡ The show features a competitive format with two teams led by permanent team captains.
  • ⚡ The program focuses on analyzing and predicting the British public's views on the most discussed subjects of the week.
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Season overview

The ninth series of the topical comedy panel show 8 Out of 10 Cats continues its established format of analyzing and predicting the opinions of the British public. Hosted by Jimmy Carr, the program centers on a series of opinion polls and statistical data regarding the most discussed subjects of the week. The production maintains its competitive structure, featuring two teams led by captains Sean Lock and Jason Manford. Throughout the series, the participants engage in discussions and humorous commentary based on the survey results presented to them. As a long-running production, the show remains focused on the intersection of current events and public perception, utilizing the panel format to explore how the nation views various topical issues. The series relies on the chemistry between the host and the team captains to navigate the questions derived from the weekly statistics. By examining these survey findings, the program aims to provide a comedic reflection of contemporary British life, consistent with the established style of previous seasons. The ninth series continues to serve as a platform for witty debate, with the host and captains guiding the conversation through the week's most significant and debated topics as determined by the public.

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Season 9 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 9: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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S9·E1 Mytharc

Episode 1

Jan 8, 2010 · 27 min

Presenter and stand-up comic Jimmy Carr takes the centre chair while team captains Sean Lock and Jason Manford are joined by panellists from the world of comedy, entertainment and

S9·E2 Core

Episode 2

Jan 15, 2010 · 25 min

Jimmy Carr and team captains Sean Lock and Jason Manford, together with celebrity guests Josie Long, Peter Jones, Jack Whitehall and Fay Ripley, thrash out the topics of the week.

S9·E3 Core

Episode 3

Jan 22, 2010 · 27 min

Jimmy Carr and team captains Sean Lock and Jason Manford are joined by celebrity guests Gabby Logan, Johnny Vaughan, John Bishop and Denise Lewis to try and put the world to rights

S9·E4 Core

Episode 4

Jan 29, 2010 · 26 min

The trio are joined by celebrity guests Michael Ball, Jodie Kidd, Stephen Baldwin, fresh from this year's Celebrity Big Brother, and Alun Cochrane who scrap it out in the hope of b

S9·E5 Core

Episode 5

Feb 5, 2010 · 36 min

Jimmy Carr sits in the hot seat while team captains Sean Lock and Jason Manford sharpen their wits and join forces with David Walliams, Fern Britton, Greg Davies and Holly Walsh fo

S9·E6 Core

Episode 6

Feb 12, 2010 · 38 min

Jimmy Carr and team captains Sean Lock and Jason Manford, together with celebrity guests Carol Vorderman, David O'Doherty, John Bishop and Peter Serafinowicz compete to see who kno

S9·E7 Mytharc

Episode 7

Feb 19, 2010 · 37 min

Jimmy Carr and team captains Sean Lock and Jason Manford together with celebrity guests David Walliams, Rhod Gilbert, Lauren Laverne and Janice Dickinson put the world to rights.

S9·E8 Mytharc

Best Bits

Aug 21, 2010 · 37 min

A compilation of highlights and unseen treats from the most recent series of the show, hosted by Jimmy Carr. Also featuring regular team captains Jason Manford and Sean Lock.

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