Taskmaster: Series 22
The almighty Greg Davies and his efficient assistant Alex Horne return to test a brand-new five-piece set of distinguished comedians in the twenty-second season of the hit series. Throughout the season, Greg Davies and his ever-loyal assistant set out to test the wiles, wit, wisdom, and skills of these five hyper-competitive comedians. The contestants face a series of wacky and funny challenges supervised by Alex Hor
Season 22 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Greg Davies serves as the Taskmaster with the final word on all scoring.
- Alex Horne acts as the efficient and ever-loyal assistant who supervises the tasks.
- Five hyper-competitive comedians compete each season by facing challenges that test their creativity, wiles, wit, wisdom, and skills.
- Contestants compete to be crowned the champion and hold aloft the shiny representation of Greg Davies's head.
Season overview
The almighty Greg Davies and his efficient assistant Alex Horne return to test a brand-new five-piece set of distinguished comedians in the twenty-second season of the hit series. Throughout the season, Greg Davies and his ever-loyal assistant set out to test the wiles, wit, wisdom, and skills of these five hyper-competitive comedians. The contestants face a series of wacky and funny challenges supervised by Alex Horne, while Greg Davies maintains the utmost scrutiny to score and mark their performances. Ultimately, the meticulous scrutiny and scoring determine who will emerge victorious, become the next person to hold aloft that remarkably shiny representation of Greg's incomparable head, and be crowned the 22nd Taskmaster Champion.
Episode Guide
Season 22 Progress Shield
In My Mind There's a River
Sep 3, 2026 · 47 min
The Taskmaster returns with his bearded golden retriever Alex Horne and a fresh litter of puppy-eyed comics: Chloe Petts, Isy Suttie, Matt Lucas, Nina Conti and Richard Ayoade.
This Is Food Glue
Sep 10, 2026 · 48 min
The contestants venture away from the Taskmaster house to a special location. Chloe Petts finds Jesus in a slice of toast. And Richard Ayoade re-invents bouncing.
The Butterfly Centurion
Sep 17, 2026 · 47 min
Can Matt Lucas conquer his vertigo? Where did Chloe Petts find such a giant syringe? And why is Alex Horne flopping about in flippers and butterfly wings?
An Act of Self-Erasure
Sep 24, 2026 · 47 min
Greg Davies yells about a famous work of art, but what have hippos got to do with it? Chloe Petts sticks googly eyes to a body part. Isy Suttie insists it's time to make steam.
You're Nice
Oct 1, 2026 · 47 min
There once was a whizz-kid called Nina, who was certain that no one had seen 'er, cheat in a test, Alex Horne did his best, but Conti had a cunning demeanour.
To Void an Oblong
Oct 8, 2026 · 47 min
Taskmaster pays homage to a comedy icon as the contestants face the baffling Gregulator. Richard Ayoade threatens to destroy the set. Matt Lucas makes a massive green whoopsie.
The Oldest I've Ever Looked
Oct 15, 2026 · 47 min
A Taskmaster legend is in the house. All but one of the contestants enjoy a short and steamy train ride. And Nina Conti tries to trick Greg Davies with bananas and a big spoon.
The Unfairity
Oct 22, 2026 · 47 min
Chloe Petts draws blood while trying to avoid flying sausages. Richard Ayoade causes controversy with a blindfold. And Alex Horne shows off his shiny new science machine.
A Very Televisual Torso
Oct 29, 2026 · 47 min
Matt Lucas cuts the Taskmaster down to size. Nina Conti repeatedly insults a citrus fruit. And Alex Horne delights in making everyone wear aprons.