Taskmaster 2015
What is Taskmaster?
Taskmaster is a British comedy panel game show created by comedian Alex Horne that premiered in 2015. The series features Greg Davies in the role of the Taskmaster, who presides over the competition alongside his assistant, Alex Horne.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2015
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 202
- First aired
- Jul 28, 2015
- Last aired
- Jun 11, 2026
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- Channel 4, U&Dave
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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Overview
Taskmaster is a British comedy panel game show created by comedian Alex Horne that premiered in 2015. The series features Greg Davies in the role of the Taskmaster, who presides over the competition alongside his assistant, Alex Horne. In each series, five hyper-competitive comedians are tasked with demonstrating their wiles, wit, wisdom, and skills. These contestants undergo various challenges designed to test their creativity, which are supervised by Horne while Davies evaluates their performances and awards points. The ultimate objective for the participants is to be crowned the Taskmaster champion. The program is broadcast on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom and maintains an official online presence that provides show details and updates. The production has continued for many years, with announcements regarding the line-up for the twenty-second series occurring as recently as June 2026. The show remains a notable example of the panel game format, focusing on the unpredictable results of the tasks assigned to the competing comedians.
Should you watch it?
“Five comedians compete in bizarre challenges judged by the Taskmaster and his loyal assistant.”
- creative problem solving
- humorous interactions between contestants
- subjective scoring
- chaotic structure
Watch it if you enjoy seeing comedians attempt ridiculous and creative tasks for points.
The show is a lighthearted comedy panel game suitable for general viewing.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Melon Buffet Jul 28, 2015
- E2 The Pie Whisperer Aug 4, 2015
- E3 The Poet and the Egg Aug 11, 2015
- E4 Down an Octave Aug 18, 2015
- E5 Little Denim Shorts Aug 25, 2015
- E6 The Last Supper Sep 1, 2015
Season 2 · 5 episodes
- E1 Fear of Failure Jun 21, 2016
- E2 Pork Is a Sausage Jun 28, 2016
- E3 A Pistachio Éclair Jul 5, 2016
- E4 Welcome to Rico Face Jul 12, 2016
- E5 There’s Strength in Arches Jul 19, 2016
Season 3 · 5 episodes
- E1 A Pea in a Haystack Oct 4, 2016
- E2 The Dong and the Gong Oct 11, 2016
- E3 Little Polythene Grief Cave Oct 18, 2016
- E4 A Very Nuanced Character Oct 25, 2016
- E5 The F.I.P. Nov 1, 2016
Season 4 · 8 episodes
- E1 A Fat Bald White Man Apr 25, 2017
- E2 Look at Me May 2, 2017
- E3 Hollowing Out a Baguette May 9, 2017
- E4 Friendship Is Truth May 16, 2017
- E5 Meat May 23, 2017
- E6 Spatchcock It May 30, 2017
- E7 No Stars for Naughty Boys Jun 6, 2017
- E8 Tony Three Pies Jun 13, 2017
Season 5 · 8 episodes
- E1 Dignity Intact Sep 13, 2017
- E2 The Leprechaun or the Lesbian Sep 20, 2017
- E3 Phoenix Sep 27, 2017
- E4 Residue Around the Hoof Oct 4, 2017
- E5 A Wind-Dried Puffin Oct 11, 2017
- E6 Spoony Neeson Oct 18, 2017
- E7 Boing Boing Oct 25, 2017
- E8 Their Water's So Delicious Nov 1, 2017
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of Taskmaster?
Five comedians compete in a series of tasks designed to test their wit, wisdom, and skills.
Who presents the show?
The show is presented by Greg Davies as the Taskmaster and Alex Horne as his assistant.
When did the series first air?
The series first aired on July 28, 2015.
How are the tasks judged?
Tasks are supervised by Alex Horne, but Greg Davies has the final word on all scoring.
How many seasons are there?
The series has 20 seasons.