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8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown: how many seasons and episodes, and where it airs in the UK
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8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown has 30 seasons and 165 episodes on Channel 4 (2012–present).
8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown is a UK comedy and game show series on Channel 4, running since 2012, with 30 seasons and 165 episodes. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown is still running; the latest episode aired on Friday, August 7, 2026.
8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown seasons (30 seasons, 165 episodes)
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2 | April 12, 2013 | April 19, 2013 |
| Season 2 | 6 | July 26, 2013 | September 20, 2013 |
| Season 3 | 6 | January 3, 2014 | February 28, 2014 |
| Season 4 | 7 | June 6, 2014 | July 18, 2014 |
| Season 5 | 3 | September 5, 2014 | September 19, 2014 |
| Season 6 | 6 | January 9, 2015 | February 13, 2015 |
| Season 7 | 17 | May 3, 2015 | September 4, 2015 |
| Season 8 | 4 | January 15, 2016 | February 5, 2016 |
| Season 9 | 5 | February 25, 2016 | March 31, 2016 |
| Season 10 | 5 | August 5, 2016 | September 2, 2016 |
| Season 11 | 7 | September 24, 2016 | November 5, 2016 |
| Season 12 | 8 | January 13, 2017 | May 1, 2017 |
| Season 13 | 3 | June 22, 2017 | July 6, 2017 |
| Season 14 | 5 | August 18, 2017 | September 22, 2017 |
| Season 15 | 4 | January 19, 2018 | February 9, 2018 |
| Season 16 | 8 | July 13, 2018 | August 31, 2018 |
| Season 17 | 6 | January 11, 2019 | February 15, 2019 |
| Season 18 | 7 | July 26, 2019 | September 6, 2019 |
| Season 19 | 6 | January 9, 2020 | February 14, 2020 |
| Season 20 | 3 | July 31, 2020 | August 14, 2020 |
| Season 21 | 6 | January 14, 2021 | February 18, 2021 |
| Season 22 | 6 | January 7, 2022 | February 11, 2022 |
| Season 23 | 6 | July 29, 2022 | September 2, 2022 |
| Season 24 | 4 | January 6, 2023 | August 25, 2023 |
| Season 25 | 5 | January 12, 2024 | February 9, 2024 |
| Season 26 | 5 | July 19, 2024 | August 16, 2024 |
| Season 27 | 5 | January 3, 2025 | January 31, 2025 |
| Season 28 | 5 | July 25, 2025 | August 22, 2025 |
| Season 29 | 3 | January 16, 2026 | January 30, 2026 |
| Season 30 | 2 | July 31, 2026 | August 7, 2026 |
Original UK air dates on Channel 4.
Common questions
How many seasons of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown are there?
8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown has 30 seasons and 165 episodes, first airing on Monday, January 2, 2012.
Is 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown still on?
8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown is still running; the latest episode aired on Friday, August 7, 2026.
What channel is 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown on in the UK?
8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown airs on Channel 4. Past episodes are often available on the broadcaster's own catch-up app.
Who stars in 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown?
The main cast includes Jimmy Carr, John Pohlhammer, Rachel Riley, Jon Richardson.
Source: TVmaze (CC BY-SA), retrieved October 16, 2026.