Episodes
1. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Mash-up
2 Jan 2012 · 30 min · 7.0/10
The Original Episode of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown which was aired during Channel 4's Mash-Up Week
2. The Rematch
24 Aug 2012 · 47 min
Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson take on the famous words and numbers quiz. Jimmy Carr hosts proceedings, and Sean Lock faces Jon Richardson in a rematch of the original encounter. David O'Doherty is in Dictionary Corner along with Countdown regular Susie Dent. Meanwhile the country's favourite boffin Rachel Riley provides the letters and numbers with a little help from comedian Joe Wilkinson.
3. 1980's Special: Lee Mack, David O'Doherty, Henning Wehn, Vic Reeves
20 Sept 2013 · 47 min · 1.0/10
Jon Richardson and special guest captain Lee Mack are joined by celebrity guests Henning Wehn and David O'Doherty. Countdown regular Susie Dent is joined by Vic Reeves in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley provides the letters and numbers with a little 'help' from comedian Joe Wilkinson.
4. Christmas Special 2014
29 Dec 2014 · 47 min
Jimmy Carr hosts this festive edition as Sean Lock and Kathy Burke take on Jon Richardson and David Baddiel. Alex Horne and The Horne Section joins Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.
5. Christmas Special 2015
8 Dec 2015 · 47 min
Jimmy Carr hosts this festive edition as Sean Lock and Johnny Vegas take on Jon Richardson and Katherine Ryan. David O'Doherty joins Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.
6. Christmas Special 2016
24 Dec 2016 · 47 min · 8.0/10
Jimmy Carr hosts this festive edition as Sean Lock and Kathy Burke take on Jon Richardson and Russell Howard. Joe Lycett joins Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.
7. New Year Special 2016
30 Dec 2016 · 47 min
Jimmy Car hosts while Johnny Vegas and Sara Pascoe take on Jon Richardson and Richard Osman . Susie Dent is joined by David O'Doherty in Dictionary Corner, with Rachel Riley and Joe Wilkinson.
8. Election Special 2017
8 Jun 2017 · 47 min
Jimmy Carr hosts a special version of the game show to tie in with the General Election. Team captains Jon Richardson and Alan Carr are joined by guests Romesh Ranganathan, Sarah Millican and John Kearns.
9. Christmas Special 2017
29 Dec 2017 · 47 min
Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Catherine Tate take on Sean Lock and Joe Wilkinson. Joe Lycett joins Dictionary Corner, with Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.
10. Christmas Special 2018
23 Dec 2018 · 47 min · 7.0/10
Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Kathy Burke take on Jon Richardson and David Mitchell. Plus James Acaster and Joe Wilkinson join Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.
11. Christmas Special 2019
23 Dec 2019 · 47 min
Jimmy Carr hosts the special Christmas edition, while Sean Lock and Bob Mortimer take on Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont. They are joined by guests Adam Buxton, Joe Wilkinson, Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.
12. Best Bits 1
21 Aug 2020 · 47 min
A chance to watch top moments from the comedy game-show mash-up, with guests including Richard Ayoade, Aisling Bea, Alan Carr, David Mitchell, Katherine Ryan and Johnny Vegas.
13. Best Bits 2
28 Aug 2020 · 47 min
A chance to watch top moments, as comedians including Kevin Bridges, Roisin Conaty, Joe Lycett and Joe Wilkinson join Jimmy Carr, Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.
14. Christmas Special 2020
21 Dec 2020 · 47 min
Jimmy Carr, Susie Dent and Rachel Riley host a festive edition. Jon Richardson and Sarah Millican take on Sean Lock and David Mitchell. With guest David O'Doherty.
15. Sean Lock Tribute
19 Aug 2021 · 47 min
A classic episode of '8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown' featuring the best of Sean Lock
16. Christmas Special 2021
24 Dec 2021 · 47 min · 7.0/10
Jimmy Carr hosts a festive edition, as Jon Richardson and Sarah Millican take on Lee Mack and Jason Manford. With Nick Mohammed, Joe Wilkinson and Countdown regulars Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.
17. Christmas Special 2022
23 Dec 2022 · 47 min
Jimmy Carr hosts a combination of the comedy panel show and the long-running words and numbers quiz, inviting Jon Richardson and Jack Dee to take on Lee Mack and Rose Matafeo in a festive-themed edition. They're joined by guests Stevie Martin and Joe Wilkinson, and Countdown regulars Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.
19. Best Bits 3
18 Aug 2023 · 47 min
Sean Lock, Bob Mortimer, Harry Hill, Joe Lycett, Jon Richardson, Lucy Beaumont, Katherine Ryan and more take on the words and numbers in this best-bits compilation episode.
20. Best Bits 4
25 Aug 2023 · 47 min
Sean Lock, Bob Mortimer, Jon Richardson, Lucy Beaumont, Rosie Jones, Victoria Coren-Mitchell and more take on the words and numbers in this best-bits compilation episode.
21. Christmas Special 2023
21 Dec 2023 · 47 min
Jimmy Carr hosts as Cats Does Countdown does Christmas. Joe Lycett and Danny Dyer play Jon Richardson and Roisin Conaty. With Mr Swallow and Joe Wilkinson.
22. Best Bits 5
7 Feb 2025 · 47 min
Jimmy Carr and Jon Richardson are joined by a host of top comedians for a compilation of best bits from Cats Does Countdown, including Lee Mack, Sarah Millican, Alan Carr, Richard Ayoade, Katherine Ryan, Tom Allen, Judi Love, Nick Mohammed, Jonathan Ross, Rose Matafeo and Sam Campbell, along with regulars Joe Wilkinson, Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.
23. Best Bits 6
11 Sept 2025 · 47 min
Some best bits featuring Richard Ayoade, Judi Love, Lee Mack, Jon Richardson, and more.
24. Best Bits 7
18 Sept 2025 · 47 min
Some best bits, from Danny Dyer, Joe Lycett, Judi Love, Rhod Gilbert, and many more.
25. Best Bits 8
25 Sept 2025
Some best bits featuring Alan Carr, Maisie Adam, Joe Wilkinson, Katherine Ryan and more.
26. Christmas Special 2025
24 Dec 2025 · 48 min
Jimmy Carr hosts a special Christmas edition of 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown, packed with festive surprises. Jon Richardson and Daisy May Cooper take on Rob Beckett and Judi Love. Katie Norris joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. And as festive tradition dictates, Joe Wilkinson hinders Rachel Riley with the letters and numbers.
8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Specials: quick answers
How many episodes are in 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Specials?
Specials of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown has 25 episodes, about 19 hours in total.
When did 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Specials come out?
Specials premiered on 2 Jan 2012.