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7.4 / 10(107 votes)IMDbMFirst Aired: 201330 Seasons

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series Overview

Jimmy Carr hosts proceedings as the 8 Out of 10 Cats crew take over the words and numbers quiz.

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Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

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Returning SeriesIn ProductionReality
Original Network
Channel 4
Episodes & Seasons

30 Seasons • 166 Episodes

47 min per episode

Air Date Window

2013 – Present

Premiered: Fri, Apr 12, 2013

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Fri, Aug 7, 2026

Season 30, Episode 2: “Episode 2”

Jimmy Carr hosts as Rob Beckett and Katherine Ryan take on Jon Richardson and Fatiha El-Ghorri in an ever-so-twisted version of the classic quiz. Susie Dent's in Dictionary Corner and Rachel Riley's doing her thang with the letters and numbers. Plus: special guests Jake Lambert and the Brett Domino Trio.

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TRAILER: 8 Out of 10 Cats | Monday 10pm | More 4Official

Type: Trailer • Published 2016-11-30

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Primary: M

M: Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)M

Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.

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What is 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown about?

Jimmy Carr hosts proceedings as the 8 Out of 10 Cats crew take over the words and numbers quiz.

How many seasons does 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown have?

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown comprises 30 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown?

Key cast members in 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown include Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson, Rachel Riley, Susie Dent, Robert Deaton.

Who created or directed 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown?

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown was developed and directed by Not specified.