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QI: Series S

16 episodes Premiered Sep 9, 2021 Updated Oct 11, 2026
Previously on QI

Season 19 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 QI Season 18.
  • ⚡ 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 19 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 19: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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S19·E1 Mytharc

Sick

Sep 9, 2021

Sandi Toksvig returns with a "well sick" edition, joined by regular panellist Alan Davies, along with Maisie Adam, Jo Brand and Lee Mack.

S19·E2 Core

Secrets, Spies & Sleuths

Sep 16, 2021

Sandi uncovers a stash of secrets with Alan Davies, Daliso Chaponda, Cariad Lloyd and James Acaster.

S19·E3 Core

Shady & Shaky

Sep 23, 2021

Sandi Toksvig looks at all things shaky and shady with Alan Davies, Eshaan Akbar, John Barrowman and Victoria Coren Mitchell.

S19·E4 Core

Sideshows, Stunts & Scavenger Hunts

Sep 30, 2021

Sandi Toksvig looks at sideshows, stunts and scavenger hunts, with series regular Alan Davies, and guest panellists Gyles Brandreth, Rosie Jones and Nish Kumar.

S19·E5 Core

Sugar & Spice

Oct 7, 2021

Sandi Toksvig looks at sugar and spice and all things nice with Alice Levine, Jason Manford, Rose Matafeo and Alan Davies.

S19·E6 Core

Sensational

Oct 14, 2021

Let Sandi Toksvig bring you to your senses with Aisling Bea, Roisin Conaty, Jessica Fostekew and Alan Davies.

S19·E7 Core

Spooky

Oct 21, 2021

Sandi Toksvig hosts a specially spooky episode of QI with David Mitchell, Richard Osman, Zoe Lyons and Alan Davies.

S19·E8 Filler

Seasons Greetings

Dec 20, 2021

Sandi Toksvig hosts this year's QI Christmas special with the help of Alan Davies, Bonnie Langford, Joe Lycett and Sally Phillips.

S19·E9 Core

S Animals

Jan 7, 2022

Join Sandi Toksvig, Alan Davies, Cally Beaton, Jamali Maddix and Josh Widdicombe for a look at animals which begin with the letter S.

S19·E10 Core

Smörgåsbord

Jan 14, 2022

Sandi Toksvig invites you to enjoy a QI smörgåsbord with Jen Brister, Jimmy Carr, Chris McCausland and Alan Davies.

S19·E11 Core

Saints & Sinners

Jan 21, 2022

Sandi Toksvig, Alan Davies, Bridget Christie, Mark Watson and Johnny Vegas look at saints and sinners.

S19·E12 Core

Silly Season

Jan 28, 2022

Join Sandi Toksvig and panelists Stephen K Amos, Ivo Graham, Holly Walsh and Alan Davies for silly season at QI.

S19·E13 Core

Sun, Sea & Sandi

Feb 4, 2022

Join Sandi Toksvig on a trip to the seaside with Ed Gamble, Lou Sanders, Sindhu Vee and Alan Davies.

S19·E14 Core

Sexed-Up

Feb 11, 2022

Sandi Toksvig is joined by Ahir Shah, Sara Pascoe, Suzi Ruffell and Alan Davies.

S19·E15 Mytharc

VG: Part I

Feb 15, 2022

A selection of the best moments from the S series, with Sandi Toksvig and Alan Davies.

S19·E16 Mytharc

VG: Part II

Feb 22, 2022

More of the best moments from Series S of QI, hosted by Sandi Toksvig with Alan Davies.

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