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8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown: Series 6

6 episodes Premiered Jan 9, 2015 Updated Oct 27, 2026

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Season 6 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 5.
⚡ 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.

Season 6 Episodes

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Season 6: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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S6·E1 Mytharc

David Mitchell, Katherine Ryan, David O'Doherty

Jan 9, 2015 · 47 min

Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and David Mitchell take on Jon Richardson and Katherine Ryan. David O'Doherty joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Joe Wilkinson 'assists' Rac

S6·E2 Core

Roisin Conaty, Jack Whitehall, Rob Beckett

Jan 16, 2015 · 47 min

Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Jack Whitehall take on Sean Lock and Roisin Conaty. Rob Beckett joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel Ril

S6·E3 Core

Reginald D. Hunter, Aisling Bea, Holly Walsh

Jan 23, 2015 · 47 min

Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Aisling Bea take on Sean Lock and Reginald D. Hunter. Holly Walsh is in Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent, while Joe Wilkinson attempts to 'h

S6·E4 Core

Romesh Ranganathan, Johnny Vegas, Josie Long

Jan 30, 2015 · 47 min

Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Johnny Vegas take on Sean Lock and Romesh Ranganathan. Josie Long joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel R

S6·E5 Mytharc

Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, Jack Whitehall

Feb 6, 2015 · 47 min

Jimmy Carr plays host as Jon Richardson and Bob Mortimer take on Sean Lock and Vic Reeves, while Jack Whitehall joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner,

S6·E6 Mytharc

Jason Manford, Sarah Millican, Jonathan Ross, Bill Bailey

Feb 13, 2015 · 47 min

Jimmy Carr hosts with Sean Lock and Jason Manford going up against guest captain Sarah Millican, and Jonathan Ross. Bill Bailey joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.