8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown: Series 28
Season 28 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Picks up essential narrative continuity directly following the events of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 27.
- Character alliances, factions, and personal loyalties undergo significant shifts under escalating stakes.
- Addresses unresolved cliffhangers and thematic mysteries introduced during previous seasons.
- Establishes the primary seasonal conflict that drives serialized character arcs toward the finale.
Episode Guide
Season 28 Progress Shield
Bob Mortimer, Tom Allen, Richard Ayoade, Harriet Dyer & Ian Smith
Jul 25, 2025 · 48 min
Jimmy Carr returns with a brand-new series of the chaotic comedy twist on Channel 4's classic words and numbers quiz. In this episode, Richard Ayoade and Harriet Dyer take on Bob M
Joe Wilkinson, Josh Widdicombe, Rhod Gilbert, Thaniya Moore & Frankie Monroe
Aug 1, 2025 · 47 min
Jimmy Carr hosts the chaotic comedy twist on Channel 4's classic brainteaser quiz. In this episode, Joe Wilkinson and Josh Widdicombe take on Rhod Gilbert and Thaniya Moore. Franki
Joe Wilkinson, Alex Brooker, Kevin Bridges, Judi Love & Brian Butterfield
Aug 8, 2025 · 47 min
Jimmy Carr hosts another helping of chaos, comedy and Countdown. Joe Wilkinson and Alex Brooker take on Kevin Bridges and Judi Love. Brian Butterfield (Peter Serafinowicz) joins Su
Roisin Conaty, Phil Wang, Joe Wilkinson, Lou Sanders & David O'Doherty
Aug 15, 2025 · 47 min
Jimmy Carr hosts with Countdown regulars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Roisin Conaty and Phil Wang play against Joe Wilkinson and Lou Sanders, with David O'Doherty joining Susie in
Lucy Beaumont, Rob Brydon, Joe Wilkinson & Huge Davies
Aug 22, 2025 · 47 min
Jimmy Carr, Rachel Riley and Susie Dent host the comedically contorted Countdown mash-up. This time, Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont take on Rob Brydon and Joe Wilkinson, with Hug