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8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

2013 – nowShow30 seasons166 episodes

ComedyReality
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2

A fast-paced, campy comedy series about everyday modern life and pop culture, with standout dialogue.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares, brutality or tears.

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Episodes

30 seasons · 166 episodes · best: S16E2 "Episode #16.2" 8.4

Episodes

7.9
7.7
7.5
7.6
7.8
7.6
7.6
7.6
7.4
7.3
7.6
7.5
7.4
7.5
7.4
7.5
7.6
7.5
7.4
7.3
7.5
7.3
7.5
7.4
7.7
7.1
7.4
7.5
7.4
7.3

Story

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

Feels like

  • Witty Panel Show
  • Parody of Game Shows
  • British Comedy
  • Fast-Paced Banter
  • Celebrity Roast Style
  • Low-Stakes Competition
  • Comfort Viewing
  • Verbal Dexterity
  • Ironic Detachment

Cast

24 of 155 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Richard Valentine

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 12, 2013 · August 7, 2026 · Still running

First aired
April 12, 2013
Latest episode
August 7, 2026
Status
Still running
Length
30 seasons · 166 episodes
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Reality, Talk
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
9 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown?"

Questions about 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown?

PrimeBritBoxAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsAmazon MX Player

In the United States, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown streams on Prime and BritBox, and it is free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads and Amazon MX Player. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 8.2).

Which season of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown is best?

Season 1, with an IMDb average of 7.9. Season 26 is the weakest at 7.1. The highest-rated episode is Episode #16.2 (season 16, episode 2) at 8.4, and the lowest is Episode #26.5 (season 26, episode 5) at 6.4.

How long does it take to watch 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown?

130 h

About 130 hours: 166 episodes in 30 seasons of about 47 minutes each since 2013, and it's still in production.

Will 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly sharp wit (10 of 10) and situational comedy (9 of 10).

Can I half-watch 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with meta narrative at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.