

TV series
Only Connect
2008–, English, on BBC Four & BBC Two.
The fiendishly difficult quiz show in which two teams of three contestants have to find the connection between seemingly unrelated clues, where patience and lateral thinking are as vital as knowledge.
- Seasons
- 22
- Episodes
- 494
- Episode length
- 29 min
- Status
- Still running
Next episode: S22 E18 “Ad Astra v Makeweights”, 9 November 2026.
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Latest episode
S22 E17: Frenemies v Merseyside Eyes
Aired 2 November 2026
Seasons 22

Series 1
2008 · 15 episodes

Series 2
2009 · 8 episodes

Series 3
2010 · 15 episodes

Series 4
2010 · 16 episodes

Series 5
2011 · 16 episodes

Series 6
2012 · 16 episodes

Series 7
2013 · 13 episodes

Series 8
2013 · 13 episodes

Series 9
2014 · 13 episodes

Series 10
2014 · 27 episodes

Series 11
2015 · 27 episodes

Series 12
2016 · 37 episodes

Series 13
2017 · 37 episodes

Series 14
2018 · 28 episodes

Series 15
2019 · 28 episodes

Series 16
2020 · 28 episodes

Series 17
2021 · 28 episodes

Series 18
2022 · 28 episodes

Series 19
2023 · 28 episodes · 6.3/10

Series 20
2024 · 28 episodes · 6.9/10

Series 21
2025 · 28 episodes · 6.7/10

Series 22
2026 · 18 episodes

Specials
2009 · 59 episodes
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 15 September 2008
- Network
- BBC Four, BBC Two
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Reality
- Rated
- NR
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Only Connect: quick answers
Is Only Connect worth watching?
Only Connect doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of Only Connect are there?
Only Connect has 22 seasons and 494 episodes, about 29 minutes each.
Is Only Connect finished?
No. The next episode, S22 E18 “Ad Astra v Makeweights”, airs 9 November 2026.
Which OTT platform is Only Connect on?
Only Connect isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
Only Connect parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Only Connect is rated NR. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like Only Connect?
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