Only Connect: Series 8
Season 8 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 7.
- 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 8 Progress Shield
Lasletts v Pilots
Sep 23, 2013 · 29 min
A family team take on a team of three airline pilots.
Globetrotters v Board Gamers
Sep 30, 2013 · 29 min
A trio of travellers square up to three board game players.
Oenophiles v Science Editors
Oct 7, 2013 · 29 min
A trio of wine lovers take on three science editors.
Pilots v Globetrotters
Oct 21, 2013 · 29 min
Two teams who lost their first heats return for another chance at making the semi-finals, as three airline pilots face a trio of travellers.
Press Gang v Science Editors
Oct 28, 2013 · 29 min
Two teams who lost their first heats return for another chance at making the semi-finals, as the press gang face the science editors.
Lasletts v Board Gamers
Nov 4, 2013 · 29 min
Family team the Lasletts compete against a trio of board game enthusiasts.
Oenophiles v Bakers
Nov 18, 2013 · 29 min
Two teams of first-round winners return in the hope of securing a place in the semi-finals, as three wine lovers play three bakers.
Science Editors v Board Gamers
Nov 25, 2013 · 29 min
Three science editors take on a trio of board gamers in the teams' last chance to make it the semi-finals.
Globetrotters v Bakers
Dec 2, 2013 · 29 min
A trio of seasoned travellers take on three bakers in the teams' last chance to make it the semi-finals.
Oenophiles v Board Gamers
Dec 9, 2013 · 29 min
Three wine lovers take on three board gamers in the first of the semi-finals.
Lasletts v Bakers
Dec 16, 2013 · 29 min
A family team take on three bakers in the last of the semi-finals.
Board Gamers v Bakers
Dec 23, 2013 · 29 min
Three board game aficionados take on a trio of bakers in the series finale.