Only Connect: Series 13
Season 13 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Only Connect Season 12.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 13 Progress Shield
Stewards v Parishioners
Jul 28, 2017 · 30 min
Three Tolkien fans take on a church team in the first of the series.
Geocachers v Vikings
Aug 4, 2017 · 30 min
A team of geocachers takes on a trio with an interest in Vikings.
Snake Charmers v Extras
Aug 11, 2017 · 30 min
A team of reptile lovers take on three background actors.
Eco-Warriors v Escapologists
Aug 18, 2017 · 30 min
A team of environmentalists takes on a trio who enjoy tackling escape rooms.
Lapsed Physicists v Belgophiles
Aug 25, 2017 · 30 min
A team of former physicists takes on a trio united by their love of Belgium.
Meeples v Tequila Slammers
Sep 1, 2017 · 30 min
A team of boardgamers, led by University Challenge alum Gail Trimble, takes on three lovers of Latin cuisine.
Cricketers v Inquisitors
Sep 8, 2017 · 30 min
In this heat, three cricket fans take on a team of professional question setters.
Wanderers v Pedagogues
Sep 15, 2017 · 30 min
A team of solo applicants take on three teachers.
Disparates v Beaks
Sep 22, 2017 · 30 min
A team of former strangers who met on a quiz app take on three public school teachers.
Dandies v Gaffers
Sep 29, 2017 · 30 min
A team of fashion fans takes on a group of football coaches.
Arrowheads v Wombles
Oct 6, 2017 · 30 min
A team of darts players takes on three AFC Wimbledon supporters.
Detectives v Theatricals
Oct 13, 2017 · 30 min
A team of Sherlock Holmes fans take on three theatre workers in the last of the opening heats.
Vikings v Parishioners
Oct 20, 2017 · 30 min
A team of Vikings takes on a squad of parishioners.
Eco-Warriors v Snake Charmers
Oct 27, 2017 · 30 min
The Eco-Warriors take on the Snake Charmers in a round two game.
Meeples v Belgophiles
Nov 10, 2017 · 30 min
The Meeples and Belgophiles return for this round two game.
Wanderers v Inquisitors
Nov 17, 2017 · 30 min
The Wanderers and Inquisitors return for a round-two game.
Dandies v Beaks
Dec 8, 2017 · 30 min
The Dandies and Beaks return for this round two game.
Detectives v Arrowheads
Dec 15, 2017 · 30 min
The Detectives and the Arrowheads return for this round two game.
Meeples v Parishioners
Dec 22, 2017 · 30 min
Round two losers the Meeples and Parishioners return for their last chance to stay in the competition.
Snake Charmers v Inquisitors
Jan 1, 2018 · 30 min
Round two losers Snake Charmers and the Inquisitors return for one final chance to stay in the competition.
Dandies v Arrowheads
Jan 8, 2018 · 30 min
Round two losers the Dandies and the Arrowheads return for one final chance to stay in the competition.
Cricketers v Escapologists
Jan 15, 2018 · 30 min
Round two losers the Cricketers and the Escapologists return for one final chance to stay in the competition.
Meeples v Inquisitors
Jan 22, 2018 · 30 min
Round two losers the Meeples and the Inquisitors return for one final chance to stay in the competition.
Dandies v Escapologists
Jan 29, 2018 · 30 min
Round two losers the Dandies and the Escapologists return for one final chance to stay in the competition.
Eco-Warriors v Inquisitors
Feb 5, 2018 · 30 min
The first third-round match of the competition as the Eco-Warriors take on the Inquisitors for a place in the quarter-finals of the quiz.
Wanderers v Vikings
Feb 12, 2018 · 30 min
The second third-round match of the competition as the Wanderers take on the Vikings for a place in the quarter-finals.
Detectives v Escapologists
Feb 19, 2018 · 30 min
Another third-round match as the Detectives take on the Escapologists for a place in the quarter-finals of the quiz.
Belgophiles v Beaks
Feb 26, 2018 · 30 min
Another third-round match as the Belgophiles take on the Beaks for a place in the quarter-finals of the quiz.
Wanderers v Eco-Warriors
Mar 5, 2018 · 30 min
Round three losers the Wanderers and the Eco-Warriors return for one final chance to stay in the competition.
Detectives v Beaks
Mar 12, 2018 · 30 min
Round three losers the Detectives and the Beaks return for one final chance to stay in the competition.
Vikings v Inquisitors
Mar 19, 2018 · 30 min
The Vikings take on the Inquisitors in the first of the quarter-final matches, with a place in the semi-finals at stake.
Belgophiles v Escapologists
Mar 26, 2018 · 30 min
The Belgophiles take on the Escapologists in the second of the quarter-final matches, with a place in the semi-finals at stake.
Detectives v Vikings
Apr 2, 2018 · 30 min
Round three losers the Detectives and the Vikings return for one last chance to win a place in the semi-finals.
Eco-Warriors v Escapologists (rematch)
Apr 9, 2018 · 30 min
Round three losers the Eco-Warriors and the Escapologists return for one last chance to win a place in the semi-finals.
Semi Final 2
Apr 23, 2018 · 30 min
The second and concluding semi-final of the quiz.
Final
Apr 30, 2018 · 30 min
The grand final of the quiz, as the Belgophiles take on either the Escapologists or the Inquisitors to succeed last year's winners the Verbivores and be named Only Connect series c