Episode guide
Taskmaster: Series 8
10 episodes · first aired May 7, 2019
Iain Stirling, Joe Thomas, Lou Sanders, Paul Sinha and Sian Gibson pit their wits against perfectly pointless problems in a bid to impress Taskmaster Greg Davies and his simpering secretary Alex Horne.
- 1 Hello May 8, 2019 · 45m Five new contestants - Iain Stirling, Joe Thomas, Lou Sanders, Paul Sinha and Sian Gibson - complete a series of tasks under the watchful eye of Greg Davies and Alex Horne.
- 2 A Novel About Russian Gulags May 15, 2019 · 45m The race continues for Greg Davies's golden head trophy. Today, an interesting selection of facial hair and a fascinating collection of continuous noises.
- 3 Stuck in a Mammal Groove May 22, 2019 · 45m Joe Thomas struggles with the definition of a mammal, Iain Stirling devises an explosive chemistry experiment and Sian Gibson sends an NSFW text to Greg.
- 4 The Barrel Dad May 29, 2019 · 45m The competitive nature of Taskmaster bubbles alarmingly to the surface as a simple team task involving a hammock exposes tensions between two of the five comics vying to win.
- 5 Stay Humble Jun 5, 2019 · 45m Paul Sinha has some struggles with a basketball, Joe Thomas has a disastrous birthday and will Sian Gibson rescue Little Alex Horne from the sharp beak of an aquatic bird?
- 6 Rock 'n' Roll Umlaut Jun 12, 2019 · 45m Alex Horne takes scrupulous notes as Paul Sinha squats in a telephone box, and Iain Stirling stakes his claim for the Scottish national football team.
- 7 This Is Trevor Jun 19, 2019 · 45m Joe Thomas grapples grumpily with some awkward hand-wear, Sian Gibson seems to find proof that she may be psychic and Iain Stirling shows some tasty shortbread who's boss.
- 8 Aquatic Sewing Machine Jun 26, 2019 · 45m Beach balls, water and sand contribute to a seaside feel, a jolly tone that is interrupted when Greg Davies deals with the questionable actions of one contestant.
- 9 I've Been a Bit Ill Jul 3, 2019 · 45m Paul Sinha, Lou Sanders and Iain Stirling become one while Greg Davies watches on, ready to issue his judgements. Sian Gibson seeks to redefine the definition of bounce.
- 10 Clumpy Swayey Clumsy Man Jul 10, 2019 · 45m Lou Sanders chews on some stationery, Sian Gibson is crushed by a caravan, Paul Sinha wrecks a camera, Joe Thomas gets cross and Iain Stirling waves a stick about.