8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 2013
What is 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown?
The television series 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown is a comedy version of a popular daytime quiz. Jimmy Carr hosts the proceedings, which feature the 8 Out of 10 Cats crew taking over the words and numbers quiz.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2013
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 160
- Runtime
- 47 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 12, 2013
- Last aired
- Jan 30, 2026
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- Channel 4
- Genres
- Comedy, Reality, Talk
- Updated
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Overview
The television series 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown is a comedy version of a popular daytime quiz. Jimmy Carr hosts the proceedings, which feature the 8 Out of 10 Cats crew taking over the words and numbers quiz. The series combines elements of comedy, reality, and talk shows. It has been broadcast on Channel 4 and has had multiple series, including Series 4, Series 6, Series 9, and Series 25. The show features a mix of hosts and guests, including Jon Richardson, Asim Chaudhry, Joe Wilkinson, and Roisin Conaty, with Susie Dent appearing in Dictionary Corner. The series is based on a brainteaser format, with a comedic twist. Jimmy Carr presents the show, which has been ongoing since 2013. The series has been available to stream and has had new episodes released over time.
Should you watch it?
“Jimmy Carr hosts the 8 Out of 10 Cats crew in this comedic take on a quiz show.”
- humorous panel show format
- engaging word and number puzzles
- features non-traditional quiz gameplay
Watch it if you enjoy panel shows that combine comedy with word and number challenges.
The show features adult humor consistent with the 8 Out of 10 Cats crew.
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Episode guide
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Season 1 · 2 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Lee Mack, Rob Beckett, Rhod Gilbert, Tim Key Mytharc Apr 12, 2013
- E2 Lee Mack, Richard Osman, Stephen Mangan, Henning Wehn Mytharc Apr 19, 2013
Season 2 · 5 episodes
- E1 Jason Manford, Rhod Gilbert, Danny Dyer Mytharc Jul 26, 2013
- E2 Rhod Gilbert, Miles Jupp, Nick Helm Core Aug 2, 2013
- E3 Humphrey Ker, Sarah Millican, Rich Hall Core Aug 9, 2013
- E4 Sarah Millican, Chris Ramsey, Abandoman Core Aug 16, 2013
- E5 Lee Mack, Bob Mortimer, Adam Hills, Alex Horne and The Horne Section Mytharc Sep 13, 2013
Season 3 · 6 episodes
- E1 Rhod Gilbert, Kevin Bridges, Josie Long Mytharc Jan 3, 2014
- E2 Miles Jupp, Aisling Bea, Nick Helm Core Jan 10, 2014
- E3 Kathy Burke, Josh Widdicombe, Dara Ó Briain Core Jan 17, 2014
- E4 Dara Ó Briain, Sharon Horgan, Adam Buxton Core Jan 24, 2014
- E5 Jack Dee, James Corden, Joe Lycett Mytharc Feb 21, 2014
- E6 James Corden, Kevin Bridges, Peter Serafinowicz Mytharc Feb 28, 2014
Season 4 · 7 episodes
- E1 Roisin Conaty, Jonathan Ross, David O'Doherty Mytharc Jun 6, 2014
- E2 Andrew Flintoff, Rhod Gilbert, Henning Wehn Core Jun 13, 2014
- E3 Josie Long, Rob Beckett, Vic Reeves Core Jun 20, 2014
- E4 Stephen Mangan, Jason Manford, Tim Key Core Jun 27, 2014
- E5 Jo Brand, Claudia Winkleman, Bill Bailey Core Jul 4, 2014
- E6 Bill Bailey, Josh Widdicombe, Jake Yapp Mytharc Jul 11, 2014
- E7 Bob Mortimer, Richard Osman, Matthew Crosby Mytharc Jul 18, 2014
Season 5 · 3 episodes
- E1 David Mitchell, Roisin Conaty, Phill Jupitus Mytharc Sep 5, 2014
- E2 David Baddiel, Trevor Noah, Joey Essex Core Sep 12, 2014
- E3 Vic Reeves, Jo Brand, Adam Buxton Mytharc Sep 19, 2014
Frequently asked questions
Who hosts the show?
Jimmy Carr hosts the proceedings.
What is the show about?
The 8 Out of 10 Cats crew takes over the words and numbers quiz.
What kind of tasks are involved?
The show involves word and number puzzles.
Who participates in the show?
The 8 Out of 10 Cats crew participates in the quiz.
Is this a standard quiz show?
It is a comedic take on a words and numbers quiz.