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Pointless: how many seasons and episodes, and where it airs in the UK
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Pointless has 35 seasons and 1863 episodes on BBC One (2009–present).
Pointless is a UK game show series on BBC One, running since 2009, with 35 seasons and 1863 episodes. Pointless is still running; the latest episode aired on Friday, May 22, 2026.
Pointless seasons (35 seasons, 1863 episodes)
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 30 | August 24, 2009 | October 6, 2009 |
| Season 2 | 30 | March 8, 2010 | April 16, 2010 |
| Season 3 | 50 | August 30, 2010 | December 22, 2010 |
| Season 4 | 60 | March 14, 2011 | August 26, 2011 |
| Season 5 | 60 | August 29, 2011 | February 6, 2012 |
| Season 6 | 70 | February 13, 2012 | August 28, 2012 |
| Season 7 | 70 | August 29, 2012 | December 5, 2012 |
| Season 8 | 65 | January 2, 2013 | April 2, 2013 |
| Season 9 | 56 | April 3, 2013 | September 25, 2013 |
| Season 10 | 70 | September 26, 2013 | March 19, 2014 |
| Season 11 | 55 | March 20, 2014 | September 26, 2014 |
| Season 12 | 55 | October 28, 2014 | February 25, 2015 |
| Season 13 | 51 | March 23, 2015 | July 28, 2015 |
| Season 14 | 55 | July 29, 2015 | February 29, 2016 |
| Season 15 | 55 | March 1, 2016 | September 20, 2016 |
| Season 16 | 55 | October 24, 2016 | March 15, 2017 |
| Season 17 | 55 | April 19, 2017 | September 29, 2017 |
| Season 18 | 55 | October 2, 2017 | February 12, 2018 |
| Season 19 | 55 | April 2, 2018 | June 15, 2018 |
| Season 20 | 55 | June 19, 2018 | January 25, 2019 |
| Season 21 | 47 | January 28, 2019 | May 17, 2019 |
| Season 22 | 55 | September 2, 2019 | April 6, 2020 |
| Season 23 | 55 | April 7, 2020 | October 6, 2020 |
| Season 24 | 55 | October 7, 2020 | February 22, 2021 |
| Season 25 | 55 | April 6, 2021 | July 20, 2021 |
| Season 26 | 55 | July 21, 2021 | March 14, 2022 |
| Season 27 | 55 | March 15, 2022 | July 20, 2022 |
| Season 28 | 55 | September 20, 2022 | February 21, 2023 |
| Season 29 | 54 | April 3, 2023 | August 30, 2023 |
| Season 30 | 55 | August 31, 2023 | April 2, 2024 |
| Season 31 | 48 | April 3, 2024 | August 28, 2024 |
| Season 32 | 49 | August 29, 2024 | February 4, 2025 |
| Season 33 | 48 | February 5, 2025 | September 19, 2025 |
| Season 34 | 37 | September 22, 2025 | February 10, 2026 |
| Season 35 | 33 | April 8, 2026 | May 22, 2026 |
Original UK air dates on BBC One.
Common questions
How many seasons of Pointless are there?
Pointless has 35 seasons and 1863 episodes, first airing on Monday, August 24, 2009.
Is Pointless still on?
Pointless is still running; the latest episode aired on Friday, May 22, 2026.
What channel is Pointless on in the UK?
Pointless airs on BBC One. Past episodes are often available on the broadcaster's own catch-up app.
Who stars in Pointless?
The main cast includes Alexander Armstrong, Richard Osman.
Source: TVmaze (CC BY-SA), retrieved October 28, 2026.