The Russell Howard Hour 2017
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- September 21, 2017
- Last Aired
- December 15, 2022
- Format
- 6 seasons · 86 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~64.5 hours (45 min/ep)
- Essential Runtime
- ~63.8 hours (skips filler)
- Networks
- Sky One, Sky Max
- Where to Stream
- Sky Go, Now TV
What is The Russell Howard Hour?
The Russell Howard Hour is a television series first released in 2017. Catalogued under Comedy, Talk.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2017
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 86
- Runtime
- 45 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 21, 2017
- Last aired
- Dec 15, 2022
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- Sky One, Sky Max
- Genres
- Comedy, Talk
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 8.0/10 from 12 votes
- Format
- 6 seasons · 86 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~45 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Networks
- Sky One, Sky Max
Where to watch in United Kingdom
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 86 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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The Russell Howard Hour is a television series first released in 2017. Catalogued under Comedy, Talk. Produced and broadcast by Sky One, Sky Max. Current status: Ended. Spans 6 seasons and 86 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“Comedian Russell Howard blends news satire with fresh stand-up acts for a lively weekly roundup.”
- Sharp, humorous take on current events
- Spotlights emerging comedy talent
- Engaging mix of guests and expert insights
- Relies heavily on UK-centric references
Watch it if you enjoy witty commentary on news paired with fresh comedy performances.
The show’s comedic tone and occasional adult language make it best suited for mature audiences.
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Season 1 · 14 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Sep 21, 2017
- E2 Episode 2 Core Sep 28, 2017
- E3 Episode 3 Core Oct 5, 2017
- E4 Episode 4 Core Oct 12, 2017
- E5 Episode 5 Core Oct 19, 2017
- E6 Episode 6 Core Oct 26, 2017
- E7 Episode 7 Core Nov 2, 2017
- E8 Episode 8 Core Nov 9, 2017
- E9 Episode 9 Core Nov 16, 2017
- E10 Episode 10 Core Nov 23, 2017
- E11 Episode 11 Core Nov 30, 2017
- E12 Episode 12 Core Dec 7, 2017
- E13 Episode 13 Mytharc Dec 14, 2017
- E14 The Russell Howard Christmas Hour Mytharc Dec 21, 2017
Season 2 · 14 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Nov 8, 2018
- E2 Episode 2 Core Nov 15, 2018
- E3 Episode 3 Core Nov 22, 2018
- E4 Episode 4 Core Nov 29, 2018
- E5 Episode 5 Core Dec 6, 2018
- E6 Episode 6 Core Dec 13, 2018
- E7 The Russell Howard Christmas Hour Core Dec 20, 2018
- E8 Episode 8 Core Jan 17, 2019
- E9 Episode 9 Core Jan 24, 2019
- E10 Episode 10 Core Jan 31, 2019
- E11 Episode 11 Core Feb 7, 2019
- E12 Episode 12 Core Feb 14, 2019
- E13 Episode 13 Mytharc Feb 21, 2019
- E14 Episode 14 Mytharc Feb 28, 2019
Season 3 · 15 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Nov 7, 2019
- E2 Episode 2 Core Nov 14, 2019
- E3 Episode 3 Core Nov 21, 2019
- E4 Episode 4 Core Nov 28, 2019
- E5 Episode 5 Core Dec 5, 2019
- E6 The Russell Howard Election Hour Core Dec 12, 2019
- E7 The Russell Howard Christmas Hour Core Dec 19, 2019
- E8 Episode 8 Core Jan 16, 2020
- E9 Episode 9 Core Jan 23, 2020
- E10 Episode 10 Core Jan 30, 2020
- E11 Episode 11 Core Feb 6, 2020
- E12 Episode 12 Core Feb 13, 2020
- E13 Episode 13 Core Feb 20, 2020
- E14 Episode 14 Mytharc Feb 27, 2020
- E15 Best Of 2019 Mytharc Dec 30, 2019
Season 4 · 16 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Sep 10, 2020
- E2 Episode 2 Core Sep 17, 2020
- E3 Episode 3 Core Sep 24, 2020
- E4 Episode 4 Core Oct 1, 2020
- E5 Episode 5 Core Oct 8, 2020
- E6 Episode 6 Core Oct 15, 2020
- E7 Episode 7 Core Oct 22, 2020
- E8 Episode 8 Core Oct 29, 2020
- E9 The Russell Howard US Election Hour Core Nov 5, 2020
- E10 Episode 10 Core Nov 19, 2020
- E11 Episode 11 Core Nov 26, 2020
- E12 Episode 12 Core Dec 3, 2020
- E13 Episode 13 Core Dec 10, 2020
- E14 The Russell Howard Christmas Hour Filler Dec 17, 2020
- E15 The Big Issues Mytharc Dec 23, 2020
- E16 Goodbye 2020 Mytharc Dec 30, 2020
Season 5 · 14 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Sep 9, 2021
- E2 Episode 2 Core Sep 16, 2021
- E3 Episode 3 Core Sep 23, 2021
- E4 Episode 4 Core Sep 30, 2021
- E5 Episode 5 Core Oct 7, 2021
- E6 Episode 6 Core Oct 14, 2021
- E7 Episode 7 Core Oct 21, 2021
- E8 Episode 8 Core Nov 4, 2021
- E9 Episode 9 Core Nov 11, 2021
- E10 Episode 10 Core Nov 18, 2021
- E11 Episode 11 Core Nov 25, 2021
- E12 Episode 12 Core Dec 2, 2021
- E13 Episode 13 Mytharc Dec 9, 2021
- E14 The Russell Howard Christmas Hour Mytharc Dec 16, 2021
Season 6 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 6 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Sep 10, 2022
- E2 Episode 2 Core Sep 22, 2022
- E3 Episode 3 Core Sep 29, 2022
- E4 Episode 4 Core Oct 6, 2022
- E5 Episode 5 Core Oct 13, 2022
- E6 Episode 6 Core Oct 20, 2022
- E7 Episode 7 Core Nov 3, 2022
- E8 Episode 8 Core Nov 10, 2022
- E9 Episode 9 Core Nov 17, 2022
- E10 Episode 10 Core Nov 24, 2022
- E11 Episode 11 Core Dec 1, 2022
- E12 Episode 12 Mytharc Dec 8, 2022
- E13 The Russell Howard Christmas Hour Mytharc Dec 15, 2022
Frequently asked questions
What is the format of The Russell Howard Hour?
Each episode features Russell Howard discussing the week’s biggest UK and international news stories, interspersed with interviews and stand-up segments.
Does the show include celebrity guests?
Yes, Russell invites celebrity guests and leading experts to discuss topics.
Are there stand-up performances?
The programme showcases stand-up comedy, highlighting both established and up-and-coming comedians.
Is the commentary focused on UK news only?
While it covers major UK stories, it also addresses international news.
When did the series first air?
The series debuted in 2017 and continues to air.
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