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 The Mean BeanSep 5, 2018 · 45 min · ★ 7.7
Synopsis
The Taskmaster Greg Davies returns, sending fear coursing through the veins of James Acaster, Jessica Knappett, Kerry Godliman, Phil Wang and Rhod Gilbert.
E2 My Eyes Are CirclesSep 12, 2018 · 45 min · ★ 8.5
Synopsis
Phil Wang makes ogres poignant, Jessica Knappett mimics a funny noise and James Acaster finds circles. Alex Horne records it all for Taskmaster, Greg Davies.
E3 Twelve Blush Majesty TwoSep 19, 2018 · 45 min · ★ 8.2
Synopsis
Rhod Gilbert force-feeds mocha to Taskmaster Greg Davies' loyal assistant Alex Horne, Kerry Godliman boshes a ball and Phil Wang makes an odd noise.
E4 OLLIESep 26, 2018 · 45 min · ★ 7.7
Synopsis
Jessica Knappett piles shoes on a butcher's scales, James Acaster tries an emergency alarm and Rhod Gilbert smears mustard in his eyes - all to please Taskmaster Greg Davies.
E5 Lotta SoupOct 3, 2018 · 45 min · ★ 8.2
Synopsis
Rhod Gilbert endangers Alex's life (again), Jessica Knappett's sunny outlook on life is severely tested by a former traffic warden and Phil Wang has a lovely old time with a squeezy jar of mayonnaise.
E6 A Coquettish FascinatorOct 10, 2018 · 45 min · ★ 8.3
Synopsis
At the halfway stage, all contestants, with the possible exception of Phil Wang, still have high hopes of winning. Kerry Godliman and Jessica Knappett resort to soapy violence.
E7 The Perfect StuffOct 17, 2018 · 45 min · ★ 8.7
Synopsis
Greg Davies challenges his five fearful funny people to entertain him by completing more baffling challenges, which this week involve corneas, crackers and construction.
E8 Mother Honks Her HornOct 24, 2018 · 45 min · ★ 8.2
Synopsis
Phil Wang makes sure his outstanding outfit leaves even less to the imagination that it did before, Jessica Knappett demonstrates her mastery of a child's percussion instrument and James Acaster's dream comes true.
E9 The Pendulum Draws the EyeOct 31, 2018 · 45 min · ★ 8.3
Synopsis
Two episodes remain in the series and with Greg Davies's shiny head trophy within touching distance, tensions are beginning to run high between the beleaguered contestants.
E10 I Can Hear It GoopingNov 7, 2018 · 45 min · ★ 8.7
Synopsis
The series reaches its majestic climax. Who will win Greg Davies's coveted golden head to become just the seventh Taskmaster Champion in history?