Series 22
Episodes
S22 · E1 · 3 Sept 2026 · 47 min
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.
S22 · E2 · 10 Sept 2026 · 48 min
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.
S22 · E3 · 17 Sept 2026 · 47 min
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?
S22 · E4 · 24 Sept 2026 · 47 min
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.
S22 · E5 · 1 Oct 2026 · 47 min
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.
S22 · E6 · 8 Oct 2026 · 47 min
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.
S22 · E7 · 15 Oct 2026 · 47 min
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.
S22 · E8 · 22 Oct 2026 · 48 min
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.
S22 · E9 · 29 Oct 2026 · 47 min
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.
S22 · E10 · 5 Nov 2026 · 47 min
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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