Only Connect: Series 16
Season 16 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 15.
- 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 16 Progress Shield
Pilgrims v Corkscrews
Sep 21, 2020 · 30 min
A trio of Boston United football fans take on a team of wine lovers in the first of the series.
Bridges v Whodunnits
Sep 28, 2020 · 30 min
A family team take on three murder mystery fans.
Sliders v Ticket Collectors
Oct 5, 2020 · 30 min
A team of shuffleboard players take on three live entertainment fans.
Puzzle Hunters v Walruses
Oct 12, 2020 · 30 min
A team of puzzle hunters take on three Beatles fans in this opening heat.
Dungeon Masters v Severns
Oct 26, 2020 · 30 min
A team of Dungeons and Dragons players take on a team from the Welsh border in this heat.
Apres Skiers v Colleagues
Nov 2, 2020 · 30 min
Three skiing enthusiasts take on a team of co-workers.
Polyhymnians v Sandy Shores
Nov 9, 2020 · 30 min
A team of sacred music fans take on three seaside dwellers in this heat.
Pilgrims v Bridges
Nov 16, 2020 · 30 min
Two teams who lost their first heats return for a last chance to stay in the competition.
Ticket Collectors v Walruses
Nov 23, 2020 · 30 min
Two teams who lost their first heats return for a last chance to stay in the competition.
Whitcombes v Severns
Nov 30, 2020 · 30 min
Two teams who lost their first heats compete to stay in the competition.
Colleagues v Sandy Shores
Dec 7, 2020 · 30 min
Two teams who lost their first heats return for a last chance to stay in the competition.
Whodunnits v Corkscrews
Dec 14, 2020 · 30 min
Two teams who won their first heats return for a second round.
Sliders v Puzzle Hunters
Dec 21, 2020 · 30 min
Two teams who won their first heats return for a second round.
Barons v Dungeon Masters
Dec 28, 2020 · 30 min
Two teams who won their first heats return for a second round.
Après Skiers v Polyhymnians
Jan 4, 2021 · 30 min
Two teams who won their first heats return for a second round.
Whodunnits v Walruses
Jan 11, 2021 · 30 min
A team of murder mystery enthusiasts take on three Beatles fans for a last chance to make the quarter-finals.
Bridges v Puzzle Hunters
Jan 18, 2021 · 30 min
A family team take on three puzzle hunters for a last chance to make the quarter-finals.
Barons v Colleagues
Jan 25, 2021 · 30 min
A team of former school friends take on three co-workers for a last chance to make the quarter finals.
Polyhymnians v Severns
Feb 1, 2021 · 30 min
The Polyhymnians take on the Severns in a last chance to stay in the tournament.
Whodunnits v Corkscrews
Feb 8, 2021 · 30 min
The Whodunnits take on the Corkscrews in this quarter-final.
Sliders v Puzzle Hunters
Feb 15, 2021 · 30 min
A team of shuffle board enthusiasts take on three puzzle hunters in this quarter-final.
Dungeon Masters v Barons
Feb 22, 2021 · 30 min
A team of video game enthusiasts take on three school friends in this quarter-final.
Severns v Apres Skiers
Mar 1, 2021 · 30 min
The Severns are facing the Apres Skiers in the last of the quarter-finals.
Semi-Final 2
Mar 15, 2021 · 30 min
Two teams compete to draw connections in the second semi-final.
Third-Place Play-Off
Mar 22, 2021 · 30 min
It's the third place play-off, with two teams competing to draw together connections.
The Final
Mar 29, 2021 · 30 min
It is the series finale, with two teams competing to be named Only Connect champions.