8 Out of 10 Cats

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  • TV-PG
  • 2005
  • 22 Seasons
  • 7.7  (5,958)

8 Out of 10 Cats is a comedy panel show that aired on Channel 4 from 2005 to 2022. The show is hosted by Jimmy Carr and features two teams of celebrities who compete against each other. The name of the show is derived from a popular survey question in the UK, "What percentage of people believe that...?" Each episode starts with a series of poll questions answered by the British public. The contestants must then guess the percentage of people who gave a particular answer. The show has a regular cast of comedians who make up the two teams. Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are the most frequently appearing panellists, with guest panellists such as Russell Brand, Joe Lycett, Sarah Millican, and many others joining them throughout the series. The show features rounds such as "What Are You Talking About?" where the panellists discuss clips from news stories, and "The Poll with a Hole" where the panellists have to guess the percentage of people who gave a particular answer to a poll with a missing word. The show is known for its irreverent humour and quick-witted one-liners, as well as its ability to poke fun at current events and popular culture. The comedians bring a lot of personality to the show, with Sean Lock often serving as the dry-witted deadpan foil to Jimmy Carr's sarcastic hosting style. The show has had a number of memorable moments over the years, such as when Jon Richardson tried to guess the percentage of people who thought that Christmas was the birth of Santa Claus or when comedian Greg Davies brought a stuffed owl on the show as a "substitute guest". 8 Out of 10 Cats has spawned a number of spin-offs, including 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, where the panellists play a game of Countdown alongside the regular contestants, and 8 Out of 10 Cats Uncut, which features extended and uncensored versions of the show. Overall, 8 Out of 10 Cats is a witty and insightful take on the news and popular culture, with a lot of laughs thrown in along the way. Fans of comedy panel shows are sure to enjoy this long-running programme, which is a staple of UK television.

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Seasons
Best Bits 2
11. Best Bits 2
December 29, 2020
More top moments from series 22. Jamali Maddix, Stacey Solomon, Ed Gamble, Kerry Godliman, Tom Read Wilson and many more join Jimmy Carr, Rob Beckett and Katherine Ryan.
Best Bits 1
10. Best Bits 1
December 22, 2020
Best bits from series 22, with Jimmy Carr, Rob Beckett, Katherine Ryan, Tom Allen, Rosie Jones, Phil Wang, Gemma Collins, Richard Osman, Rose Matafeo, Nadine Coyle, Jamie Laing and many more
Episode 9
9. Episode 9
December 15, 2020
Jimmy Carr hosts the comedy panel show. Rob Beckett, Paisley Billings and Josh Jones pit their wits against Katherine Ryan, Tom Read Wilson and Kiri Pritchard-McLean.
Episode 8
8. Episode 8
December 8, 2020
Jimmy Carr hosts as Rob Beckett, Ed Gamble and Donna and Verona go up against Katherine Ryan, Dr Ranj Singh and Sara Barron
Christmas Special
7. Christmas Special
February 18, 2020
Jimmy Carr hosts as team captains Rob Beckett and Katherine Ryan are joined by Loose Women panellist Stacey Solomon, comedians Darren Harriott and Sarah Keyworth, and The Apprentice's Thomas Skinner
Episode 6
6. Episode 6
February 11, 2020
Jamie Laing, Jessica Knappett, Rose Matafeo and Geoff Norcott join host Jimmy Carr and team captains Rob Beckett and Katherine Ryan
Episode 5
5. Episode 5
February 4, 2020
Guests Joel Dommett, Rosie Jones, Ovie Soko and Catherine Bohart join host Jimmy Carr and team captains Rob Beckett and Katherine Ryan
Episode 4
4. Episode 4
January 28, 2020
Jimmy Carr hosts as captains Rob Beckett and Katherine Ryan are joined by Gemma Collins, Jordan Stephens, Fin Taylor and Harriet Kemsley
Episode 3
3. Episode 3
January 21, 2020
Nadine Coyle, Spencer Matthews, Vogue Williams, Kerry Godliman and Phil Wang join host Jimmy Carr and team captains Rob Beckett and Katherine Ryan
Best Bits - Part Two
2. Best Bits - Part Two
January 1, 2020
The second of a two-part, brand-new compilation of all the best bits from this series of 8 out of 10 Cats.
Best Bits - Part One
1. Best Bits - Part One
December 29, 2019
The first of a two-part, brand-new compilation of all the best bits from this series of 8 out of 10 Cats.
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8 Out of 10 Cats is a comedy panel show that aired on Channel 4 from 2005 to 2022. The show is hosted by Jimmy Carr and features two teams of celebrities who compete against each other. The name of the show is derived from a popular survey question in the UK, "What percentage of people believe that...?" Each episode starts with a series of poll questions answered by the British public. The contestants must then guess the percentage of people who gave a particular answer.

The show has a regular cast of comedians who make up the two teams. Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are the most frequently appearing panellists, with guest panellists such as Russell Brand, Joe Lycett, Sarah Millican, and many others joining them throughout the series.

The show features rounds such as "What Are You Talking About?" where the panellists discuss clips from news stories, and "The Poll with a Hole" where the panellists have to guess the percentage of people who gave a particular answer to a poll with a missing word.

The show is known for its irreverent humour and quick-witted one-liners, as well as its ability to poke fun at current events and popular culture. The comedians bring a lot of personality to the show, with Sean Lock often serving as the dry-witted deadpan foil to Jimmy Carr's sarcastic hosting style.

The show has had a number of memorable moments over the years, such as when Jon Richardson tried to guess the percentage of people who thought that Christmas was the birth of Santa Claus or when comedian Greg Davies brought a stuffed owl on the show as a "substitute guest".

8 Out of 10 Cats has spawned a number of spin-offs, including 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, where the panellists play a game of Countdown alongside the regular contestants, and 8 Out of 10 Cats Uncut, which features extended and uncensored versions of the show.

Overall, 8 Out of 10 Cats is a witty and insightful take on the news and popular culture, with a lot of laughs thrown in along the way. Fans of comedy panel shows are sure to enjoy this long-running programme, which is a staple of UK television.

  • Premiere Date
    June 3, 2005
  • IMDB Rating
    7.7  (5,958)