Taskmaster, Ranked
My ranking of the comedy game show in which five comedians and entertainers are set stupid and menial tasks to complete...
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- DirectorAndy DevonshireStarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneFern BradySarah Millican flails about with a frying pan, Munya Chawawa pulls off a brilliant billiards shot, and all five comics spend far too long searching for a bath, given the size of the bath.10/10
- DirectorAndy DevonshireStarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneDesiree BurchIt's the 100th episode of Taskmaster. Greg Davies, Alex Horne and their merry band of comics celebrate the only way they know how: with tasks involving plastic balls and flapjacks.10/10
- DirectorAndy DevonshireStarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneAisling BeaThe guests compete to be crowned winner of the season.9.5/10
- DirectorAndy DevonshireStarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneBen Bailey SmithA new feckless five, fastidious Jon Richardson, ice-queen Katherine Ryan, dilapidated Joe Wilkinson, multi-talented Doc Brown and the unflappable Richard Osman, compete in the second series.9.5/10
- DirectorAndy DevonshireStarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneBen Bailey SmithHome stretch of season 2. 1st a stream to overcome during a grocery store task. 2nd some videography. 3rd, there must be a bridge. 4th Katherine issues a tampon challenge then they put on gloves and clap. There can be only one.9/10
- DirectorAndy DevonshireStarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneDesiree BurchCrafty comics including Morgana Robinson contend with pea, jam, sunglasses and songs.9/10
- DirectorAndy DevonshireStarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneSarah KendallThe contestants argue about facial hair. Mike Wozniak vaults a high fence. Lee Mack struggles to see a balloon.9/10
- DirectorAndy DevonshireStarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneBen Bailey SmithEating an egg isn't a challenge - unless it's one of the bizarre tasks on this show. The rival comedians must also order a pizza without using key words and put potatoes in a basket using chopsticks.9/10
- DirectorAndy DevonshireStarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneJames AcasterCan the gang match Ollie's weight with objects found around the house, whilst Rod continues to show Greg's naked picture.9/10
- DirectorAndy DevonshireStarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneJames AcasterIt's the 50th episode and everyone is in a festive mood, but all they'll get from the Taskmaster is even more tough challenges, including the one where they have to come up with and film an intense soap opera cliffhanger ending.9/10
- StarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneFern BradyCan Fern Brady fly? Is Sarah Millican fireproof? And why would the notoriously brutal Taskmaster treat the entire gang to a tasty dessert? All these questions and more will be answered.8.5/10
- DirectorAndy DevonshireStarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneLucy BeaumontAlex is slapped by Greg because of peas. Lucy Beaumont marvels with a canned blindfold, While everyone tries to put a big duck in a lake.8.5/10
- DirectorAndy DevonshireStarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneSarah KendallIt's all to play for in the penultimate episode of the series. Mike Wozniak issues a stark warning. Lee Mack has a makeover. And there's a storm brewing on Taskmaster Island.8.5/10
- StarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneSophie Duker8.5/10
- DirectorAndy DevonshireStarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneDesiree BurchIt's the penultimate episode of the series. Can Alex Horne give Desiree Burch goosebumps?8.5/10
- DirectorAndy DevonshireStarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneDesiree BurchGreg Davies climbs aboard his judgement throne once more as Desiree Burch tackles tennis balls and gaffer tape, Alan Davies finds out how many circles he can carry, and Victoria Coren Mitchell constructs a rudimentary pulley system.8.5/10
- StarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneFern BradySarah Millican gets her hands in some cottage pie, Fern Brady becomes Brandy Alexander, Munya Chawawa demonstrates a mastery of martial arts, and John Kearns survives an operation.8.5/10
- DirectorAndy DevonshireStarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneJames AcasterGreg Davies challenges his five fearful funny people to entertain him by completing more baffling challenges which this week involve corneas, crackers and construction.8.5/10
- StarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneFrankie BoyleMae Martin uses some mystic powers. Jenny Eclair honks a horn. And Frankie Boyle shows off his vocal range.8.5/10
- DirectorAndy DevonshireStarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneFern BradyDara Ó Briain, Fern Brady, John Kearns, Munya Chawawa and Sarah Millican join the Taskmaster circus as they drop jaws and toilet paper, as well as finding balance.8.5/10
- StarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneLucy BeaumontThe series reaches a thrilling climax as Sam Campbell designs a small bikini, Sue Perkins forgets about the milk, Lucy Beaumont feeds her young, Susan Wokoma pairs cornflakes with hot sauce, and Julian Clary gently assaults Alex.8.5/10
- StarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneJoanne McNallyAs the bonce-battle intensifies, Steve Pemberton delivers a timely message of peace. Meanwhile, Joanne McNally invents a catchphrase, and John Robins gets creative with beans.8.5/10
- StarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneBridget ChristieThe comics are baffled by high fives and a fish tank. Bridget Christie has a present for the Taskmaster, and Sophie Duker covers some keys in saliva.8.5/10
- StarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneFern BradyDara Ó Briain leads the pack at the halfway point of the series, but even he's baffled by a quantity of milk. John Kearns and Munya Chawawa do some elaborate skipping and jumping.8.5/10
- DirectorAndy DevonshireStarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneAisling BeaWho can make a coconut look most like a business and other pointless and crazy tasks face the guests this week.8.5/10
- DirectorAndy DevonshireStarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneJames AcasterPhil 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.8.5/10
- DirectorAndy DevonshireStarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneBen Bailey SmithTaskmaster Greg Davies sets the competitors one of the show's most difficult challenges yet, as they must try to impress an intimidating man in gold chains - the Mayor of Chesham.8.5/10
- StarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneFrankie BoyleIn the series final, Frankie fills a bath, Ivo goes to bed, Jenny eats some fruit, Kiell does some impressions, and Mae plays a guitar.8.5/10
- DirectorAndy DevonshireStarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneFrankie BoyleTension rises as there is heated debate among the contestants. There is also some alphabetic boat building, a shoeless game of bingo and several bottles of sand.8.5/10
- DirectorAndy DevonshireStarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneSarah KendallGreg Davies and Alex Horne set their captive band of comics humiliating missions involving cling film, fashion for insects, and face-based shape-shifting.8.5/10
- StarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneSarah KendallThe cast bring in crazy things, trail loo roll, throw salt, and feel things in jars.8.5/10
- DirectorAndy DevonshireStarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneJames AcasterThe series reaches its majestic climax. Who will win Greg Davies's coveted golden head to become just the seventh Taskmaster Champion in history?8.5/10
- DirectorAndy DevonshireStarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneLolly AdefopeTaskmaster Greg Davies tries to spot the five camouflaged comedians before they try to herd dogs and chickens. They also have to re-home a fish and create a trailer for Taskmaster: The Movie.8.5/10
- DirectorAndy DevonshireStarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneJames AcasterRhod Gilbert force-feeds Greg's exec sec Alex Horne a jug of mocha, Kerry Godliman boshes a cricket ball with a croquet mallet and Phil Wang makes a really strange noise.8.5/10
- DirectorAndy DevonshireStarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneDaisy May CooperAlex Horne gets an acting role, while Richard Herring delivers a star turn from behind a bush. Mawaan Rizwan nicks a cup of tea. Johnny Vegas takes a tumble.8.5/10
- DirectorAndy DevonshireStarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneRoisin ConatySchoolmasterly Greg Davies sets five fellow comedians - including Tim Key and Frank Skinner - devious tasks in this offbeat challenge show. First up: melon-eating.8.5/10
- DirectorAndy DevonshireStarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneRoisin ConatyComedians get competitive as devious Greg Davies sets them absurd challenges. Identifying pie contents and making a film backwards are on the agenda here.8.5/10
- StarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneEd GambleA second "Champions of Champions" special featuring the winners from series 6-10.8.5/10
- DirectorAndy DevonshireStarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneAisling BeaWho can make to best water cooler video and other asinine tasks await the guests this week.8/10
- StarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneBridget ChristieThe contestants must pick which shoe is Alex's with only yes or no questions.8/10
- DirectorAndy DevonshireStarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneJames AcasterVelcro is key, tape is vital and bean juice is crucial. Greg's simpering sidekick Alex Horne supplies facts, figures and unconditional love.8/10
- DirectorAndy DevonshireStarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneJames AcasterPhil Wang makes ogres poignant despite his eye-catching costume, Jessica Knappett beautifully mimics a funny noise and James Acaster finds various circles. Alex Horne carefully records it all for his beloved boss, Greg Davies.8/10
- DirectorAndy DevonshireStarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneJames AcasterRhod 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.8/10
- DirectorAndy DevonshireStarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneJames AcasterTwo 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.8/10
- DirectorAndy DevonshireStarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneDavid BaddielIt's the penultimate episode and the stakes are higher than ever - well, for Ed, at least.8/10
- DirectorAndy DevonshireStarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneAisling BeaThe guests try to make marmite from scratch and other equally stupid tasks.8/10
- DirectorAndy DevonshireStarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneAisling BeaBob Mortimer reveals his bizarre machine to make his children eat cheaper sausages and then attempts bizarre tasks with the other guests.8/10
- DirectorAndy DevonshireStarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneSian GibsonWho will take home the coveted 'golden head' trophy in the Taskmaster series 8 finale?8/10
- DirectorAndy DevonshireStarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneSian GibsonThe Taskmaster challenges a new set of comedians to compete for his golden head.8/10
- DirectorAndy DevonshireStarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneBridget ChristieGreg Davies' personal valet Alex Horne diligently notes the facts and figures as Ardal O'Hanlon makes some sheep, Chris Ramsey gets younger, Judi Love becomes a queen and Bridget Christie gets lost in a small field.8/10
- DirectorAndy DevonshireStarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneSarah KendallCharlotte Ritchie stumbles into some sand, Lee Mack dunks Alex Horne, Sarah Kendall stacks some fish fingers, Jamali Maddix staggers around a bit and Mike Wozniak staggers absolutely everyone. Again.8/10
- StarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneSarah KendallJamali Maddix decorates the Taskmaster caravan, Sarah Kendall bites into a deep-fried kiwi fruit, and Mike Wozniak leaves Greg Davies in a state of horrified delirium.8/10
- DirectorAndy DevonshireStarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneDavid BaddielIt's the series final and it's all to play for. Unless you're David Baddiel, that is.8/10
- DirectorAndy DevonshireStarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneFrankie BoyleIvo Graham prepares breakfast. Jenny Eclair does some painting. And Kiell Smith-Bynoe, Frankie Boyle and Mae Martin cry in the kitchen.8/10
- DirectorAndy DevonshireStarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneSarah KendallTaskmaster Greg Davies is impressed by Charlotte Ritchie's snack-munching methods and Jamali Maddix's pretty wings, as the race to win Greg's shiny skull-trophy continues.8/10
- DirectorAndy DevonshireStarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneSarah KendallThere are fires, alarms, bizarre banquets and surprising sound effects, as our five comics complete pointless tasks under the watchful eye of Greg Davies and Little Alex Horne.8/10
- DirectorAndy DevonshireStarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneLolly AdefopeThe participants present prizes they have won. Other tasks include long distance painting, intense staring and putting an egg in an eggcup. Joe Lycett has a personal task - to smile every 30 seconds.8/10
- DirectorAndy DevonshireStarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneLolly AdefopeFive, fresh competitors go head-to-head as the gloriously bonkers show returns for an expanded fourth series. They paint a model they can't see, fell a load of rubber ducks and beautifully destroy a cake.8/10
- DirectorAndy DevonshireStarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneDesiree BurchGreg Davies and Alex Horne welcome five fresh competitors, including Guz Khan, who are desperate to lay their mitts on Greg's golden head-trophy. This time: creepers, catapults and one (fake) cactus.8/10
- DirectorAndy DevonshireStarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneFern BradyMunya Chawawa falls in a bath, Sarah Millican searches for a door, and Alex Horne is as happy as a sandboy when he gets to supervise tasks involving admin, ducks and messy flour.8/10
- DirectorAndy DevonshireStarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneFrankie BoyleJenny Eclair has the best time of her life, while Ivo Graham has the worst. Mae Martin finds a clock. And the pressure is heaped on the contestants in the all important Sausage Exam.8/10
- StarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneFrankie BoyleAs the series nears its conclusion, Mae Martin becomes uncharacteristically forgetful. Jenny Eclair loses track of time. And Ivo Graham does some stamping.8/10
- StarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneLucy BeaumontJulian Clary smashes a table, Lucy Beaumont eats a tree, Sam Campbell hides under lint, and Alex Horne endures tickles from Susan Wokoma and insults from Sue Perkins' panpipes.8/10
- DirectorAndy DevonshireStarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneFrankie BoyleIvo Graham makes several phone calls. Jenny Eclair discusses piles. And Kiell Smith-Bynoe gets very angry. Also some potatoes get suspended.8/10
- StarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneFern BradyIn the penultimate episode of the series, John Kearns blunts the business end of a sausage, Fern Brady struggles with a raspberry, and can Sarah Millican find a novel use for a ping-pong ball?8/10
- StarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneFern BradyFern Brady and Munya Chawawa are yet to claim a win. Can a rare tailless tiger bring them some luck? Dara Ó Briain gets frustrated with John Kearns, and Sarah Millican does something clever.8/10
- StarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneLucy BeaumontHigh thrills come when the secret task is finally revealed. How lucky will Lucy Beaumont be? And, can Susan Wokoma use her experience from RADA to convince a child she is asleep?8/10
- DirectorAndy DevonshireStarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneBridget ChristieThe contestants present new uses for a cement mixer, count their steps, and gather for a very dramatic meeting.8/10
- StarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneFern BradyAfter nine tense episodes, it's time for the glorious grand final, featuring grapes, ducks and moon boots. Which lucky contestant will stroll away with Greg Davies' golden head?8/10
- DirectorAndy DevonshireStarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneAisling BeaThe guests go all Hansel and Gretel, leaving a trail of breadcrumbs, along with doing equally wacky tasks.8/10
- StarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneFern BradyDara Ó Briain displays a fabulous flair for folding, Fern Brady complains about being forced to tidy up, and Munya Chawawa tries to work some DIY magic with a coat hanger.8/10
- DirectorAndy DevonshireStarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneLolly AdefopeThe five witless guests attempt to score points by completing wacky tasks, but can they all cooperate for the team task?8/10
- DirectorAndy DevonshireStarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneBridget ChristieArdal O'Hanlon, Bridget Christie, Chris Ramsey, Judi Love and Sophie Duker enter Greg Davies' lair to begin a bitter battle for glory. Alex Horne invigilates while trying to avoid a barrage of fruit.8/10
- StarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneLucy BeaumontSusan Wokoma finds something hidden in a flower, Lucy Beaumont is handy with toilet roll and Julian Clary makes some kitchen receptacles look a bit sinister.8/10
- StarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneLucy BeaumontLucy Beaumont munches on a tree and Sam Campbell gets underneath some lint. Meanwhile, Alex Horne tickling by Susan Wokoma and is verbally insulted by Sue Perkins.8/10
- StarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneBridget ChristieArdal O'Hanlon indulges in a plant-based snack, liquids are poured down a giant tube on Sophie Duker's head, Chris Ramsey refuses to consume dried spaghetti and Bridget Christie browns a bun.8/10
- StarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneBridget ChristieBridget Christie shoves a cuddly toy inside a traffic cone, Sophie Duker does a dinosaur impression, Ardal O'Hanlon is defeated by a robot, Chris Ramsey is impressed with a hose, and Judi Love is confident about everything except marbles.8/10
- DirectorAndy DevonshireStarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneAisling BeaThe guests have to see who can make the biggest splash, along with other ridiculous tasks.8/10
- DirectorAndy DevonshireStarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneDesiree BurchTaskmaster Greg Davies struggles to contain his scorn as Desiree Burch does something inexplicable with sand, Victoria Coren Mitchell draws an exploding cat and Alan Davies hurts himself with a rubber band.8/10
- DirectorAndy DevonshireStarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneDesiree BurchThe contestants have a mountain to climb as they must find a way to prove they can handle some teamwork. Morgana Robinson inspects suspect doggy bags and Guz Khan slaps a space hopper.8/10
- DirectorAndy DevonshireStarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneRob BeckettThe winners of the five previous series regroup in this two part special of Taskmaster.8/10
- DirectorAndy DevonshireStarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneDaisy May CooperHoping to impress the Taskmaster and be crowned the next champion are: Daisy May Cooper, Johnny Vegas, Katherine Parkinson, Mawaan Rizwan and Richard Herring.8/10
- DirectorAndy DevonshireStarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneDaisy May CooperThe competing comics demonstrate their love of watermelon and Johnny tries to win points by grabbing a passing cyclist and introducing him to some Christmas-related equipment.8/10
- DirectorAndy DevonshireStarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneSian GibsonA hammock-based task threatens to tear the team apart.8/10
- DirectorAndy DevonshireStarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneSian GibsonCan the contestants pick the Pink Ladies? Can they do something powerful with their pinkies? The taskmaster intends to find out.8/10
- DirectorAndy DevonshireStarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneSarah KendallCharlotte Ritchie, Jamali Maddix, Lee Mack, Mike Wozniak, and Sarah Kendall try and impress Taskmaster Greg Davies and his assistant Little Alex Horn with some under-the-table hand routines, and they try to catch a rat.8/10
- DirectorAndy DevonshireStarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneDesiree BurchDesiree Burch draws on her face, Guz Khan endures a ball to the groin and Alan Davies loses an eye, as the quest to win Greg Davies' head heats up.8/10
- DirectorAndy DevonshireStarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneDavid BaddielHomoerotic water-features, a human donkey and peas in a tray. Plus, David just can't help taking his clothes off.8/10
- StarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneJoanne McNallySteve Pemberton experiments with G-force, Sophie Willan splatters a human pigeon and Joanne McNally rocks a traffic cone. In other news, Nick Mohammed gets trapped under a bed.8/10
- StarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneJoanne McNallySophie Willan shouts the name of a body part in Alex Horne's flustered face. John Robins demonstrates the power of his forearms. And can Joanne McNally act out the word 'beer'?8/10
- StarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneJoanne McNallyFive acclaimed comedians engage in a battle of wits, tackling bizarre and outrageous tasks set by Greg Davies, with their comedic reputations at stake.8/10
- StarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneJoanne McNallyQuestions arise over Steve Pemberton's risky no-vowels gamble, Nick Mohammed's egg dilemma, and Joanne McNally's curious fascination with Alex Horne's beard.8/10
- StarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneJoanne McNallyContestants face peculiar challenges like sheathing water bottles, attempting flight, and experimenting with honey under the watchful eye of Taskmaster Greg Davies.8/10
- StarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneBridget ChristieArdal sings about leaning on a fence, Judi Love designs some classy headgear, Sophie Duker displays genuinely world-class levels of endurance and fortitude, Chris Ramsey finds he can still fit into Alex Horne's horrible slip-on shoes.8/10
- StarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneFrankie BoyleFrankie Boyle does some interesting dancing. Kiell Smith-Bynoe sets a trap. And Mae Martin once again employs their cunning.8/10
- StarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneLucy BeaumontDoes Julian Clary need more than one pie or Should Lucy Beaumont flick a forbidden switch or is a deer head preferable to a boundary line. Alex Horne makes notes as Susan Wokoma performs dance and Sam Campbell rips off his own head.8/10
- StarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneLucy BeaumontSusan Wokoma has excuses when it comes to road sweeping, Julian Clary makes smart use of a fishing rod, Sue Perkins re-imagines Botticelli, Sam Campbell collects some coins and Lucy Beaumont asks Alex Horne to sit on a sled.8/10
- DirectorAndy DevonshireStarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneRoisin ConatyCelebs leave their dignity at the door as dastardly Mr Gilbert - aka Greg Davies - sets them some truly bizarre tasks, including building an egg tower.8/10
- DirectorAndy DevonshireStarsGreg DaviesAlex HorneDaisy May CooperDaisy May Cooper gets rather cross, Mawaan Rizwan learns a lesson about waterfowl and Richard Herring wrings out a wet sock8/10