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Taskmaster

2015 – nowShow22 seasons202 episodesTV-14

Comedy
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb9.0Metacritic–7.9Rotten Tomatoes–96%

A quirky, hopeful comedy series about everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for brutality, scares or tears.

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Episodes

22 seasons · 202 episodes · best: S5E8 "Their Water's So Delicious" 8.8

Episodes

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7.6
8.3
7.7
8.0
7.5
7.9
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8.0
7.9
7.7
7.8
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7.3
8.5
8.0
8.1
7.4

Story

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?

Feels like

  • Absurd Panel Show
  • British Comedy Classic
  • Low-Stakes Competition
  • Witty Improvisation
  • Whimsical & Chaotic
  • Comfort Viewing
  • Physical Gag Heavy
  • Ensemble Chemistry
  • Light-Hearted Satire
  • Episodic Structure

Cast

24 of 113 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Andy Devonshire
Written by
Alex Horne
Produced by
Andy Cartwright

Everyone

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Facts

July 28, 2015 · October 8, 2026 · Still running

First aired
July 28, 2015
Latest episode
October 8, 2026
Status
Still running
Length
22 seasons · 202 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States, Portugal
Available in
16 countries

Tropes

I Resemble That Remark!, A Day in the Limelight, Shaky P.O.V. Cam +9

  • I Resemble That Remark!
  • A Day in the Limelight
  • Shaky P.O.V. Cam
  • Hurricane of Puns
  • Cycle of Hurting
  • Fish out of Water
  • Oblivious Guilt Slinging
  • Bait-and-Switch
  • Actor Allusion
  • Literal Metaphor
  • Slow and Steady Wins the Race
  • Vitriolic Best Buds

12 of 558 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Taskmaster?"

Questions about Taskmaster

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Taskmaster?

HuluPluto TV

In the United States, Taskmaster streams on Hulu, and it is free with ads on Pluto TV. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies. It also streams in 14 other countries.

Is Taskmaster worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 9).

Which season of Taskmaster is best?

Season 19, with an IMDb average of 8.5. Season 18 is the weakest at 7.3. The highest-rated episode is Their Water's So Delicious (season 5, episode 8) at 8.8, and the lowest is The Faceless Facilitators (season 18, episode 1) at 7.0.

Is Taskmaster okay for kids?

TV-14

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Taskmaster?

152 h

About 152 hours: 202 episodes in 22 seasons of about 45 minutes each since 2015, and it's still in production.

Will Taskmaster make me laugh?

Very funny

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

Can I half-watch Taskmaster?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.