The Hit List: Series 9
Season 9 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 The Hit List Season 8.
- 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 9 Progress Shield
Episode 1
Jul 25, 2026 · 43 min
Comedy performer La Voix and quiz legend Jenny Ryan, presenter Rav Wilding and singer Chesney Hawkes, and comedians Fatiha El-Ghorri and Harriet Kemsley compete in the quickfire mu
Episode 2
Aug 1, 2026 · 44 min
Radio host Chloe Burrows and rapper Aitch, Gladiator stars Sabre and Nitro, and Emmerdale actors Lisa Riley and Dominic Brunt compete in the quickfire music quiz.
Episode 3
Aug 8, 2026 · 44 min
Presenter Chris Hughes and actor Jack P Shepherd, comedians Sara Pascoe and Rhys James, and actors Gary Lamont and Renee Bailey are the teams taking on the challenge of the quickfi
Episode 4
Aug 15, 2026 · 44 min
Competing this week are best friends Sophie and Lauren from Liverpool, married couple Jack and Ashleigh from Swansea, and father-in-law and son-in-law Glen and Rob from Pontefract.
Episode 5
Aug 22, 2026 · 43 min
Mum and daughter Claire and Lois from Blackburn, couple Liam and Chris from Glasgow, and couple Sam and Lauren from Manchester compete to win the quickfire music quiz.
Episode 6
Aug 29, 2026 · 43 min
Colleagues Sharon and Stevie from Northern Ireland and Liverpool, best friends Kemi and Beckee from London, and dad and daughter Martin and Ellie from Birmingham compete in the qui
Episode 7
Sep 5, 2026 · 44 min
The contestants joining Rochelle and Marvin are mum and daughter Susan and Niamh from Edinburgh, colleagues Olly and Laura from Leicestershire and couple Laura and Jonny from Elles
Episode 8
Sep 19, 2026 · 43 min
The contestants joining Rochelle and Marvin are mum and daughter Nicola and Elise from Ashford, mum and son Selina and Kane from Luton, and colleagues Mark and Marc from Glasgow.