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8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown: Series 7

17 episodes Premiered May 3, 2015 Updated Oct 27, 2026
Previously on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Season 7 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 6.
  • ⚡ 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.
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Season 7 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 7: Filler vs. Essential Canon

Filter episodes by narrative weight. Focus on essential mytharc and skip standalone side quests.

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Mytharc (3): Crucial lore & season climaxes
Core (14): Character development & subplots
Side Quest (0): Standalone / filler
S7·E2 Core

Kevin Bridges, Kathy Burke, Joe Lycett, Nick Helm

May 15, 2015 · 47 min

Jimmy Carr hosts with Sean Lock and Kevin Bridges who take on Jon Richardson and Kathy Burke. Joe Lycett joins Susie Dent, while Nick Helm 'assists' Rachel Riley.

S7·E3 Core

Rhod Gilbert, Sara Pascoe, Johnny Vegas, Joey Essex

May 22, 2015 · 47 min

Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Rhod Gilbert go up against Jon Richardson and Sara Pascoe; Johnny Vegas is in Dictionary Corner while Joey Essex 'assists' Rachel Riley

S7·E4 Core

Katherine Ryan, Rob Beckett, Greg Davies

May 29, 2015 · 47 min

Jimmy Carr hosts, while Jon Richardson and Katherine Ryan take on Sean Lock and Rob Beckett, Greg Davies is in Dictionary Corner

S7·E5 Core

Miles Jupp, Greg Davies, Holly Walsh

Jun 5, 2015 · 47 min

Jimmy Carr hosts, as Sean Lock and Miles Jupp take on Jon Richardson and Greg Davies. Holly Walsh is in Dictionary Corner.

S7·E11 Core

Mel Giedroyc, Lee Mack, David O'Doherty, Adam Buxton

Jul 24, 2015 · 47 min

Jimmy Carr hosts. Sean Lock and Mel Giedroyc vs guest captain Lee Mack with David O'Doherty. Susie Dent is joined by Adam Buxton in Dictionary Corner, with Rachel Riley.

S7·E15 Core

Henning Wehn, Bill Bailey, Jessica Hynes, Tom Allen

Aug 21, 2015 · 47 min

Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Henning Wehn take on guest captain Bill Bailey with Jessica Hynes. Tom Allen is in Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent, plus Rachel Riley with the n

S7·E17 Mytharc

Greg Davies, Holly Walsh, Vic Reeves

Sep 4, 2015 · 47 min

Jimmy Carr hosts. Sean Lock and Greg Davies take on Jon Richardson and Holly Walsh. Vic Reeves is in Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent.

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