Episode guide
Taskmaster: Series 22
10 episodes · premiered Sep 3, 2026
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.
- Episode 1: In My Mind There's a River Sep 3, 2026 · 47m 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.
- Episode 2: This Is Food Glue Sep 10, 2026 · 48m 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.
- Episode 3: The Butterfly Centurion Sep 17, 2026 · 47m 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?
- Episode 4: An Act of Self-Erasure Sep 24, 2026 · 47m 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.
- Episode 5: You're Nice Oct 1, 2026 · 47m 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.
- Episode 6: To Void an Oblong Oct 8, 2026 · 47m 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.
- Episode 7: The Oldest I've Ever Looked Oct 15, 2026 · 47m 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.
- Episode 8: The Unfairity Oct 22, 2026 · 48m 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.
- Episode 9: A Very Televisual Torso Oct 29, 2026 · 47m Matt Lucas cuts the Taskmaster down to size. Nina Conti repeatedly insults a citrus fruit. And Alex Horne delights in making everyone wear aprons.
- Episode 10: Big, Clumsy Emu Steps Nov 5, 2026 · 47m 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?