Joe Thomas' Best Taskmaster Moments | Taskmaster

Eraser rants to special 80s electronic tunes, Joe Thomas delivered it all.
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In this Broadcast Award-winning, BAFTA and Emmy Award-nominated entertainment show, Taskmaster tyrant Greg Davies (Man Down, Cuckoo), with the help of his loyal assistant Alex Horne (The Horne Section and the show’s creator), sets out to test the wiles, wit and wisdom of five hyper-competitive comedians.
Comedians that have risked life, limb, and dignity in the hope of making the Taskmaster proud so far include: Frank Skinner (The Frank Skinner Show), Mel Giedroyc (The Great British Bake Off), Romesh Ranganathan (Asian Provocateur), Hugh Dennis (Outnumbered), Sally Phillips (Bridget Jones’ Diary), Rose Matafeo (Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner 2018), and Russell Howard (The Russell Howard Hour). Unaware of what awaits them in each wax-sealed envelope, only one competitor can become the victorious owner of His Royal Task-ness’ golden head and be crowned the next Taskmaster Champion.

[@saucyman4772]

every time joe gets asked a question it's like he's just been possessed by a very confused ghost who feels the need to make excuses for him

[@thedunyadoneya2628]

This perfectly sums up his appearance on WILTY when he had to justify why he moved the car whilst cooking

[@andreaskarlsson5251]

Sums him up very well 🥰

[@tobyb1018]

The simplest, most direct of questions have this effect on him-I had no idea he was this odd and awkward before seeing him on taskmaster 😂

[@szeverenyiorsolya3506]

That ghost is his soul

[@Shelsight]

I didn’t realise he has autism spectrum disorder, which does explain some of the awkwardness, literal approach to things, and discomfort when he’s directly questioned. Seems like a lovely, genuine bloke.

[@Sicanda]

Missing the iconic line: ("What does BMX stand for, Joe?") "It stands for bicycle, my excellent bicycle."

[@MusicalJackknife]

One of my top favorites, can't believe they didn't have it in here

[@StarmanStarman]

Bicycle, My Xcellent (Bicycle.)

[@josephchambers2000]

That haunting poem…

[@maha-em7jz]

the way joe thomas behaves on this show is the sexiest any man has ever been in my eyes

[@urielallanacevesrodriguez6548]

Same, and I'm a straight dude

[@hennakhan4587]

Yes!!

[@FayeBloodPlays]

Yes. Awkward men are the hottest

[@EpicRenegade777]

the whole deer in the headlights close to a breakdown look do it for you?

[@andreaskarlsson5251]

@@EpicRenegade777 hahaha

[@GnomaPhobic]

Oh my god Joe obediently ducking beneath the start sign not just once, but MULTIPLE TIMES was so hilariously unnecessary.

[@drjwww]

Joe Thomas was, and remains, Taskmaster's Neville Longbottom. You feel for him when he struggles and and you cheer for him when he finally gets a win.

[@lforc3829]

Also he's hot

[@beek.4860]

"Alex's murder is evidence for the existence of God" will forever be the funniest line of Taskmaster to me.

[@Sunprism]

The utter defeat in his voice with the single word "Grape"

[@MikeMJPMUNCH]

18:06 when Joe starts ranting you can actually see Greg’s respect for Joe growing

[@bootieos7701]

Quite the opposite in The Inbetweeners lol

[@matthewlloyd3654]

Greg STARTS the standing ovation. He looks at everyone else like he's commanding STAND NOW AND CLAP

[@thefunkyJ]

Yeah, he was completely behind him on what he said.

[@tamoorfromthe5ive]

That train station task is one of my favourite moments of all time. Joe did it brilliantly

[@gordondouglas2971]

I love when the camera cuts back to Joe from the recorded task, and the look on his face is just that of somebody reliving the most horrific and scary thing they've ever seen in their life.

[@josemaria8177]

Joe Thomas is unique in that he is an absolute genius who just nails any task that comes his way or he is more confused than a baby when presented with a toilet for the first time

[@aceunavailable9141]

pauls "im thinking half an hour" gets me CONSISTENTLY

[@penguinkaiser]

25 minutes of Joe Thomas is the biggest blessings I’ve received 🙏

[@Xaxibit]

that sad innit

[@TheMilkyBarKid3]

Every time I think I’m too socially awkward I remember Joe Thomas on Taskmaster

[@amazingdrewH]

Joe's probably the only person to get a standing ovation from the two people he was arguing shouldn't get points

[@dylanwilliams5801]

This is a 25-minute video and it could’ve been longer. Everything joe did during this series had me in pieces. His sashay moment was iconic

[@TheKingsPride]

Joe always looks like he’s mid-breakdown and Alex just dragged him onstage as his life is falling to pieces.

[@benfulfer3260]

I think of Joe and Sian meeting to make me feel better about how I introduce myself to others

[@LurninToGame]

If anyone wants more of Joe Thomas, I highly recommend his episode of Off Menu

[@blackmoon9793]

Yes, and the special where they tracked down Willie 🍫

[@kaitlynlucas8379]

That was such a wild episode of Off Menu.

[@kddidit08]

Thank you! I was going to say that - I've listened 3 times and I still giggle 🎉

[@ermintrude_fanshaw]

I listen to that episode any time I’m in need of a laugh. Joe just seems to be a genuinely bizarre person and I love it

[@engagingathena9965]

oh my god i laughed so much listening to that episode

[@brilliantchaos5397]

The moment I think of the most is him crushing that life task that involved maths - that was so cool in a nerdy little way

[@sophierobinson3204]

Yess, I always think of that the most. It was impressive aha

[@just-tess]

and the German elf for eleven! clever boy indeed

[@charliecooper9794]

Joe quoting Keats's 'Ode on Melancholy' off the top of his head to justify the grape thing (he's right, it is "burst Joy's grape against his palate fine") is pretty awesome ngl. you definitely burst a grape.

[@polken5418]

Alex's murder is evidence for the existence of God is the most brutal thing I've ever heard

[@metatoto]

Joe and Sian are one of my favourite teams on the show.

[@enichaco]

he was really channelling his inner toxic gossip train with the apology video

[@keepyoureyespeeled]

Why would you remind us of that car crash?

[@aleksstosich]

Joe was brilliant in the hide and seek task. I remember watching when it first aired and really feeling thrilled for him.

[@teaganmcguire764]

Giving the people what they want 😤

[@GinoZump]

Best parts of Joe on TM is any time he has an interaction with another human

[@hmhmhmhmhmhmhmhmh]

Joe Thomas was one of my favourite Taskmaster contestants of all time, everything he did I found very amusing, nothing beats his bicycle my excellent bicycle. Also he was one of the only people who got a near excellent score in an episode if I remember correctly.

[@emercycrite]

Like Iain I found Joe's athleticism in the trainyard task highly sexy

[@brinsonopinion]

Joe Thomas is the personification of the words "marriage material."

[@blackdragoncyrus]

I'll still, to this day, never forget the fact that Greg has seen Joe Thomas' testicles in The Inbetweeners.

[@jackybraun2705]

As have we all.

[@engagingathena9965]

my favourite thing about watching joe on taskmaster is how relatable i find his anxiety fueled rambling

[@danielwatson9810]

Having never seen anything with Joe in prior to this series I would argue he is top 2 of people who I fell in love with through Taskmaster. Only pipped by a Wozniak I’m afraid Joe ;)

[@daniellamcgee4251]

Unfortunately, Wozniak would just undermine your vole, because you wrote 'who' instead of 'whom'. It's always 'grammar time'.

[@djpunyer8762]

​@@daniellamcgee4251Tick tock, it's grammar o'clock.

[@rozietheophane1169]

Joe Thomas and James Acaster are my Taskmaster 'Prince Charming's. There. I said it.

[@just-tess]

same.

[@isabellas3167]

SAME

[@jp18449]

13:40 is THE most adorable scene on TV I've ever seen. I have a need to hug Joe there

[@WillGeorgeRockett]

the only reason they didn’t do this earlier is because they tried to find a way to make this without it just being every Joe Thomas performance.

[@mapletreegames9053]

Joe Thomas still has to be one of my favourite contestants that's ever been on taskmaster

[@user-zp4ge3yp2o]

I'll watch this after I've had a ride on my excellent bicycle.

[@VictoriaBryson78]

Joe Thomas is the most awkward human being ever and yet somehow the most endearing

[@anne-zh2kd]

Are you kidding? If I am right and he is autistic like me, this guy is nailing it. This is Olympic medal worthy. Remember, you neurotypical people are the most confusing, frustrating people who ever existed. You make a conversation a friggin obstacle race. Just say what you mean ffs. Seriously, man, he is a superhero

[@emmajean8631]

We appreciate you, TM Digital Team 💕

[@bahrianyi]

no freaking way FINALLY! it's been a 1000 years

[@treehuggingbuddhist]

the train yard task was thoroughly enjoyable! 🚊 🚂

[@amberbrainwaves]

Thanks for mmm getting this together.

[@crazylizard1889]

You think you remember just how awkward his and Sian's first meeting was, and then you watch it. 😬

[@samtownend6744]

Joe doing the trainyard hide and seek in the snow is like something from Stalingrad

[@hector5922]

I have Asperger and I find Joe's behaviour sooo relatable, I was emotionally invested in him winning and doing well, my favourite contestant

[@lazydroidproductions1087]

I love how quintessentially British that apology felt

[@lewis7870]

You really did him dirty opening with the beach ball task!

[@angelfish115]

He’s so adorable. Also the way he compliments his awkwardness is beautiful.

[@teeweezeven]

They couldve put in every prize task. One of the most iconic of all the series!

[@Walperion_Music]

Wow just realized Joe is 39! This dude doesn't age!

[@rocheambre357]

i think i’m in love

[@cannibalbananas]

I would 100% love to do the hide&seek train yard task irl. It looks so fun!

[@marilynsparks5931]

No 'eleven' or insanely good maths in his head? Blasphemy!

[@fionarangel9486]

Gotta love Joe - he might be my favourite contestant ever

[@ellisscott8905]

i have been waiting for this video for YEARS. thank you for posting our fave himbo

[@wasoom92]

Thank you admin🙏

[@Alex-zi1nb]

“That person should be let off and knighted….” Hahaha

[@hazeltownshend2355]

This whole time I thought he was acting in the inbetweeners. Nope turns out he is his character. And I love it.

[@nicola_pink]

Highly recommend the supercut of just Joe's moments ❤

[@iliketrains3495]

2:27 Joe walked so Bridget could run

[@user-zp4ge3yp2o]

So Bridget could walk in a very special way

[@LivelyLinnea]

FINALLY a Joe Thomas video

[@RhodriR]

Bicycle My Xcellentbicycle

[@amberwasatomic8330]

I need a @taskmaster season with Joe, Fern, James, Judi and Iain

[@engagingathena9965]

overthinkers vs underthinkers then

[@bridgetjones9183]

Joe has been the best contestant ever (except almost everyone in season 4)

[@hawsrulebegin7768]

Love him. The confused expressions are hilarious.

[@anonymousperson7125]

This is all I've ever wanted.

[@peterwarwick4140]

This season was the first one I watched, and Joe was one of my favorites. :)

[@degrassi420]

the delivery of grape gets me every time

[@ang-b]

favorite contestant without a doubt

[@tee-py3zx]

I've only just finished season 8, but i just had to rewatch his tasks again. as of now, he's easily my favorite contestant.

[@homagetogorto]

22:40 That's my favourite thing that any human body has ever done.

[@minirock000]

"If you can't bust a cherry or crush a grape and if you ain't got the strength you're in bad shape" -Run DMC

[@tinyderppotato5410]

oh god I love joe!!!😂💖

[@bobaector23]

"Hope so, because they are valuable."

[@joel2856]

Joe and Sharn was such a great combo!

[@Gossamaggs]

It's especially funny contrasting their interactions with the group of 3, who are constantly arguing while poor Paul is uncomfortably standing around.

[@jeffbajorek3724]

🥰 love him - but where’s “BMX” prize task 😂

[@ineedachachabeat1886]

That Alex trying to find them task was so cool

[@47Jaspers]

Hello. Soap.

[@pokeydokey8226]

21:14 Sian's tiny piercing giggle!

[@daniellamcgee4251]

She just burst Joe's grape.

[@youstupefy]

makes me want to rewatch series 8

[@shaymendis]

They should get all the betweeners actors to do a series or even an episode or two

[@anniesoernym]

_Finally_ !! 🎉🎉

[@waterhousewhistler]

Love the Keats!!!!

[@just-tess]

Sorry, sorry, I hate to bring it up-I hate to bring it up, but literally,

[@sharpasacueball]

Joe looks like someone who's really tired all the time. I have no idea why

[@ABPerlov]

Joe Thomas - Pembroke, Cambridge (BA).

[@marmarballz]

Joe is ridiculous. The face at the end sent me over the edge😂 his awkwardness is next level. Don't get me wrong I love him but he's a weird guy. But aren't we all?

[@barnaclefelching4079]

This could have been 30 seconds however it could also have been 3 hours, nice compromise. Joe is surely one of the worlds most unusual humans

[@goliath_red1102]

Imagine Joe Thomas as your blind date. His first impression would be 23:07. That would be the most awkward experience 😂😂

[@Willow0.o]

Actually so happy that I figured out it was a compass before Joe

[@Wh00t_]

ive never said "what?" out loud at a video, but when she continued the song with "it's too big". just what lol

[@bilty0707]

fav

[@adpirtle]

Stay humble.

[@isabellas3167]

As someone with autism I absolutely adore Joe lol

[@georgielancaster1356]

Joe has the younger generation, not pervy version of Hugh Grant down perfectly. Though I don't think the shape of his face would suit the Hugh Grant flops of hair. He has the diffident stop start of Grant, perfectly.

[@MedEvil1c]

2:46 were those the remnants of Al Murray's tormented "snow"man?

[@LC-le9ew]

Joe apologizing for his behavior is so me.

[@themug406]

No one knows who you are

[@MedEvil1c]

anyone else notice the TM seal on the skull? 18:59 😅

[@randomdude8790]

As much as Joe and Sian was an awesome combo, I feel like he would really have vibed a lot better with Paul

[@TheRogueRockhound]

@19:53 for the song about Alex Horne's murder being evidence of the existence of god