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Mock the Week: Series 2

7 episodes Premiered Jan 20, 2006 Updated Oct 30, 2026

Previously on Mock the Week

Season 2 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 Mock the Week Season 1.
⚡ 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 2 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 2: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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Mytharc (3): Crucial lore & season climaxes

Core (4): Character development & subplots

Side Quest (0): Standalone / filler

S2·E1 Mytharc

Jo Brand, John Oliver, Andy Parsons

Jan 20, 2006 · 30 min

Satirical quiz hosted by Dara O'Briain. Team captains Rory Bremner and Hugh Dennis are joined by Jo Brand, Andy Parsons, John Oliver and regular panellist Frankie Boyle.

S2·E2 Core

Gina Yashere, Al Murray, John Oliver

Jan 27, 2006 · 30 min

Satirical game show presented by Dara O'Briain. Regular guests Rory Bremner, Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle are joined by Al Murray, John Oliver and Gina Yashere to mock the week's

S2·E3 Core

David Mitchell, Andy Parsons, Sue Perkins

Feb 3, 2006 · 30 min

Satirical quiz hosted by Dara O'Briain. Team captains Rory Bremner and Hugh Dennis are joined by Andy Parsons, David Mitchell, Sue Perkins and regular panellist Frankie Boyle.

S2·E4 Core

Sandi Toksvig, David Mitchell, John Oliver, Andy Parsons

Feb 10, 2006 · 30 min

Satirical game show presented by Dara O'Briain. Regular guests Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle are joined by David Mitchell, Sandi Toksvig, John Oliver and Andy Parsons to mock the w

S2·E5 Core

Gina Yashere, Andy Parsons, Greg Proops

Feb 17, 2006 · 30 min

Satirical quiz hosted by Dara O'Briain. Team captains Rory Bremner and Hugh Dennis are joined by Andy Parsons, Gina Yashere, Greg Proops and regular panellist Frankie Boyle.

S2·E6 Mytharc

Jo Brand, Jeremy Hardy, John Oliver

Feb 24, 2006 · 30 min

Satirical quiz presented by Dara O'Briain. Regular guests Hugh Dennis, Frankie Boyle and Rory Bremner are joined by Jo Brand, Jeremy Hardy and John Oliver to mock the week's top ne

S2·E7 Mytharc

Clips Show - Best of Series 2

Mar 2, 2006 · 30 min

Compilation show of highlights from the second series along with outtakes.