TV series
Countdown
1982–, English, on Channel 4. Created by Armand Jammot.
The clock is ticking as contestants compete in games of lexical dexterity and numerical agility.
- Seasons
- 94
- Episodes
- 5872
- Episode length
- 36 min
- Status
- Still running
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Latest episode
S94 E35: 14/08/2026
Aired 14 August 2026
Seasons 94
Series 1
1982 · 26 episodes
Series 2
1983 · 52 episodes
Series 3
1983 · 51 episodes
Series 4
1982 · 51 episodes
Series 5
1984 · 50 episodes
Series 6
1985 · 54 episodes
Series 7
1985 · 50 episodes
Series 8
1986 · 59 episodes
Series 9
1986 · 47 episodes
Series 10
1986 · 50 episodes
Series 11
1987 · 50 episodes
Series 12
1987 · 50 episodes
Series 13
1987 · 50 episodes
Series 14
1987 · 63 episodes
Series 15
1988 · 50 episodes
Series 16
1988 · 55 episodes
Series 17
1989 · 55 episodes
Series 18
1989 · 70 episodes
Series 19
1990 · 65 episodes
Series 20
1990 · 65 episodes
Series 21
1990 · 65 episodes
Series 22
1991 · 65 episodes
Series 23
1991 · 65 episodes
Series 24
1992 · 65 episodes
Series 25
1993 · 65 episodes
Series 26
1993 · 65 episodes
Series 27
1994 · 65 episodes
Series 28
1994 · 65 episodes
Series 29
1995 · 65 episodes
Series 30
1995 · 65 episodes
Series 31
1996 · 65 episodes
Series 32
1996 · 65 episodes
Series 33
1996 · 58 episodes
Series 34
1996 · 65 episodes
Series 35
1997 · 64 episodes
Series 36
1997 · 65 episodes
Series 37
1997 · 60 episodes
Series 38
1997 · 130 episodes
Series 39
1998 · 130 episodes
Series 40
1998 · 130 episodes
Series 41
1999 · 121 episodes
Series 42
1999 · 123 episodes
Series 43
2000 · 114 episodes
Series 44
2001 · 130 episodes
Series 45
2001 · 42 episodes
Series 46
2001 · 67 episodes
Series 47
2001 · 127 episodes
Series 48
2002 · 109 episodes
Series 49
2003 · 122 episodes
Series 50
2003 · 103 episodes
Series 51
2004 · 112 episodes
Series 52
2004 · 112 episodes
Series 53
2005 · 119 episodes
Series 54
2005 · 153 episodes
Series 55
2006 · 150 episodes
Series 56
2007 · 120 episodes
Series 57
2007 · 126 episodes
Series 58
2008 · 119 episodes
Series 59
2008 · 104 episodes
Series 60
2009 · 111 episodes
Series 61
2009 · 100 episodes
Series 62
2010 · 83 episodes
Series 63
2010 · 83 episodes
Series 64
2011 · 2 episodes
Series 65
2011 · 2 episodes
Series 66
2012 · 66 episodes
Series 67
2012 · 93 episodes
Series 68
2013 · 67 episodes
Series 69
2013 · 118 episodes
Series 70
2014 · 107 episodes
Series 71
2014 · 83 episodes
Series 72
2015 · 6 episodes
Series 73
2015 · 1 episode
Series 74
2016 · 1 episode
Series 75
2016 · 1 episode
Series 76
2017 · 1 episode
Series 77
2017 · 1 episode
Series 78
2018 · 1 episode
Series 79
2018 · 1 episode
Series 80
2019 · 1 episode
Series 81
2019 · 1 episode
Series 82
2020 · 1 episode
Series 83
2021 · 1 episode
Series 84
2021 · 1 episode
Series 85
2022 · 113 episodes
Series 86
2022 · 1 episode
Series 87
2023 · 5 episodes
Series 88
2023 · 3 episodes
Series 89
2024 · 1 episode
Series 90
2024 · 1 episode
Series 91
2025 · 1 episode
Series 92
2025 · 60 episodes
Season 93
2026 · 1 episode
Season 94
2026 · 35 episodes
Specials
TBA · 44 episodes
Cast & crew
- Armand JammotCreator
- Carol VordermanSelf - Host · 4718 ep
- Richard WhiteleySelf - Host · 3946 ep
- Susie DentCast · 2372 ep
- Rachel RileySelf - Host · 1154 ep
- Nick HewerSelf - Host · 551 ep
- Des O'ConnorSelf - Host · 469 ep
- Jeff StellingSelf - Host · 381 ep
- Des LynamSelf - Host · 303 ep
- Gyles BrandrethCast · 238 ep
- Richard StilgoeCast · 211 ep
- Nigel ReesCast · 150 ep
- Geoffrey DurhamCast · 145 ep
Details
- First aired
- 2 November 1982
- Network
- Channel 4
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-14
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Countdown: quick answers
Is Countdown worth watching?
Countdown doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of Countdown are there?
Countdown has 94 seasons and 5872 episodes, about 36 minutes each.
Is Countdown finished?
Countdown is still listed as returning series; no new episode date is announced yet.
Is Countdown suitable for kids?
Countdown is rated TV-14. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like Countdown?
If you liked Countdown, try Wipeout, The Circle, Escape the Night.
Who created Countdown?
Countdown was created by Armand Jammot and stars Carol Vorderman, Richard Whiteley, Susie Dent.