TV series

Taskmaster

Name: Taskmaster
Released: 2015
Cast: Greg Davies, Alex Horne, Chloe Petts, Isy Suttie, Matt Lucas

2015–· 23 seasonsTV-14★ 8.3Returning series

On Channel 4 · U&Dave — From Avalon Television

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Synopsis

Greg Davies is the Taskmaster, and with the help of his ever-loyal assistant Alex Horne, they will set out to test the wiles, wit, wisdom and skills of five hyper-competitive comedians. Who will be crowned the Taskmaster champion?

Themes

competition taskmaster comedian game show challenge task panel show complicated

Episodes

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E1 In My Mind There's a RiverSep 3, 2026 · 47 min · ★ 8.8
Synopsis
The Taskmaster returns with his bearded golden retriever Alex Horne and a fresh litter of puppy-eyed comics: Chloe Petts, Isy Suttie, Matt Lucas, Nina Conti and Richard Ayoade.
Guest stars: Rose Matafeo (Phone (voice))
E2 This Is Food GlueSep 10, 2026 · 48 min · ★ 8.8
Synopsis
The contestants venture away from the Taskmaster house to a special location. Chloe Petts finds Jesus in a slice of toast. And Richard Ayoade re-invents bouncing.
E3 The Butterfly CenturionSep 17, 2026 · 47 min · ★ 8.5
Synopsis
Can Matt Lucas conquer his vertigo? Where did Chloe Petts find such a giant syringe? And why is Alex Horne flopping about in flippers and butterfly wings?
E4 An Act of Self-ErasureSep 24, 2026 · 47 min · ★ 7.8
Synopsis
Greg Davies yells about a famous work of art, but what have hippos got to do with it? Chloe Petts sticks googly eyes to a body part. Isy Suttie insists it's time to make steam.
E5 You're NiceOct 1, 2026 · 47 min · ★ 7.3
Synopsis
There once was a whizz-kid called Nina, who was certain that no one had seen 'er, cheat in a test, Alex Horne did his best, but Conti had a cunning demeanour.
E6 To Void an OblongOct 8, 2026 · 47 min · ★ 8.2
Synopsis
Taskmaster pays homage to a comedy icon as the contestants face the baffling Gregulator. Richard Ayoade threatens to destroy the set. Matt Lucas makes a massive green whoopsie.
E7 The Oldest I've Ever LookedOct 15, 2026 · 47 min · ★ 7.7
Synopsis
A Taskmaster legend is in the house. All but one of the contestants enjoy a short and steamy train ride. And Nina Conti tries to trick Greg Davies with bananas and a big spoon.
Guest stars: Paul Chowdhry (Self)
E8 The UnfairityOct 22, 2026 · 48 min · ★ 9.2
Synopsis
Chloe Petts draws blood while trying to avoid flying sausages. Richard Ayoade causes controversy with a blindfold. And Alex Horne shows off his shiny new science machine.
E9 A Very Televisual TorsoOct 29, 2026 · 47 min
Synopsis
Matt Lucas cuts the Taskmaster down to size. Nina Conti repeatedly insults a citrus fruit. And Alex Horne delights in making everyone wear aprons.
E10 Big, Clumsy Emu StepsNov 5, 2026 · 47 min
Synopsis
It's the grand final and there's only one question left to be answered: how much leg hair does Alex Horne have? No, sorry: who is the 22nd Taskmaster champion?