Taskmaster: Season 22
- Premiered Sep 3, 2026
- 10 episodes
The almighty Greg Davies and his efficient assistant Alex Horne, along with a brand-new five-piece set of distinguished comedians, are set to score and mark with the utmost scrutiny to determine who will emerge victorious, become the next person to hold aloft that remarkably shiny representation of Greg’s incomparable head, and be crowned the 22nd Taskmaster Champion.
Episodes
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1. In My Mind There's a River
The Taskmaster returns with his bearded golden retriever Alex Horne and a fresh litter of puppy-eyed comics: Chloe Petts, Isy Suttie, Matt Lucas, Nina Conti and Richard Ayoade.
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2. This Is Food Glue
The contestants venture away from the Taskmaster house to a special location. Chloe Petts finds Jesus in a slice of toast. And Richard Ayoade re-invents bouncing.
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3. The Butterfly Centurion
Can Matt Lucas conquer his vertigo? Where did Chloe Petts find such a giant syringe? And why is Alex Horne flopping about in flippers and butterfly wings?
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4. An Act of Self-Erasure
Greg Davies yells about a famous work of art, but what have hippos got to do with it? Chloe Petts sticks googly eyes to a body part. Isy Suttie insists it's time to make steam.
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5. You're Nice
There once was a whizz-kid called Nina, who was certain that no one had seen 'er, cheat in a test, Alex Horne did his best, but Conti had a cunning demeanour.
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6. To Void an Oblong
Taskmaster pays homage to a comedy icon as the contestants face the baffling Gregulator. Richard Ayoade threatens to destroy the set. Matt Lucas makes a massive green whoopsie.
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7. The Oldest I've Ever Looked
A Taskmaster legend is in the house. All but one of the contestants enjoy a short and steamy train ride. And Nina Conti tries to trick Greg Davies with bananas and a big spoon.
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8. The Unfairity
Chloe Petts draws blood while trying to avoid flying sausages. Richard Ayoade causes controversy with a blindfold. And Alex Horne shows off his shiny new science machine.
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9. A Very Televisual Torso
Matt Lucas cuts the Taskmaster down to size. Nina Conti repeatedly insults a citrus fruit. And Alex Horne delights in making everyone wear aprons.
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10. Big, Clumsy Emu Steps
It's the grand final and there's only one question left to be answered: how much leg hair does Alex Horne have? No, sorry: who is the 22nd Taskmaster champion?
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