Nish Kumar's Best Taskmaster Moments

"How do you like them apples?" - it's some of Nish Kumar's best moments from series 5 of Taskmaster.
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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.

[@mylahobbit1815]

i genuinely believe that song is the most wholesome thing to ever come from taskmaster. it's just so lovely

[@omniscient.nescience]

@Ryan Conners That task is the embodiment of "There are two types of people"

[@borderlinecontent8661]

It sounds like a barenaked lady's song

[@stargate525]

@@omniscient.nescience "Do we strike you?"

[@nippleswing]

what about the cake?

[@swine13]

Definition of wholesome 1: promoting health or well-being of mind or spirit 2: promoting health of body 3a: sound in body, mind, or morals b: having the simple health or vigor of normal domesticity _[what does this even mean lol]_ 4a: based on well-grounded fear : PRUDENT -- "a wholesome respect for the law" b: SAFE -- "it wouldn't be wholesome for you to go down there"- Mark Twain So which one of these are you saying that the song is? Let me guess, promoting well-being of mind...

[@stephendavis6267]

This series made me realize that Nish and Mark need a sitcom, stat, especially if Greg plays their landlord.

[@jenelaina5665]

This comment made me realize I need this to happen omg

[@emberz3778]

The band "Diverse Stripes", Consisting of Jack Brown, a slacker with ADHD, and his wife's transgender sister and best friend Mark, a woman trying to impress long jump judge Rosalind, are trying to make it big in the music industry, They're endeavours prove fruitless however as they must pay rent for their landlord Alan, played by Greg Davis. Will Jack Brown and Mark be able to pay rent this month and serve Rosalind beans on toast? Or will they fear the wrath of Alan.

[@Lizzo13]

Or a band! (Sitcom preferred.)

[@Dylzhaar]

@@emberz3778 sounds quite a lot like the pick of destiny

[@dahee1]

I'd watch it

[@tricia.smileyface]

He's my favorite contestant so far, cuz he wasn't very good but he was having a great time and just so positive all the time. So wholesome!

[@TheCheesyNachos]

i guess he tries his best, but it's never good enough.

[@tofelipwithlove1150]

He's my favorite too. He just loves on everybody there. He was lovely.

[@feooooo1884]

@@TheCheesyNachos oh my god 😂

[@vdubmerc3]

He has the best catch phrase too: “Piss and shit!”

[@ARULA_]

The combination of Nish, Sally, Mark, Aisling and Bob was just perfect. Series 5 was incredible.

[@Jennyfisch]

This may be my favourite series of all for that reason. Yes, series 4 was very wholesome and quirky, and series 7 is pure madness which is great, but I don't think any group completemented each other quite as well as this one.

[@mattday7337]

The series with doc brown and Joe Wilkinson remains my favourite purely because it was the first one I watched

[@tofelipwithlove1150]

My favorite series.

[@parryyotter]

It’s my absolute favorite. Aisling, Mark, and Nish kill me. And Sally is unhinged. Bob is beyond words.

[@Si74l0rd]

​@@parryyotterYeah, I love how crazy Sally is occasionally! Bob is and always has been absolutely bonkers, but totally brilliant with it.

[@victoriamk6693]

“You’re not a bad guy, Nish...” the former teacher in Greg really jumped out there 😂

[@suzyhangaround]

yes! hands down my favorite moment along with the song

[@jackylancor9655]

Season 5 ep 6 22min

[@MukulApple]

One of Nish's most underrated moments is when he says, "Ohhhhh! I can't see the colours." in the paint in the dark task.

[@benfulfer3260]

His laugh when Greg calls him out on that is pure gold

[@grapesofwraith1066]

I was hoping this would include "song for a stranger" And I wasn't disappointed!

[@Sachin27071998]

Can you please tell me the season and episode that was in?

[@grapesofwraith1066]

@Irqed Yes - it's my favorite Nish and Mark task!

[@vonking681]

season 5 episode 8

[@Sachin27071998]

Thanks, got it!

[@Adrianovaz2007]

It has too it's the grand finale to their paths on the Series, Nish's redemption

[@Electroporcupine]

"The Hangover" is probably the last thing I would have expected her to say.

[@Si74l0rd]

Yeah, especially when she doesn't crack a smile except for in the initial introductions. She didn't smile at Nish and Mark's nice song, and she didn't smile at Bob, Sally and Aisling's naughty song either. Even if it was ripping the piss out of me I wouldn't be able to stop laughing!

[@sarahdsc]

My favourite part of this series was definitely the friendship between Nish and Mark and watching it grow during the tasks and then the studioshows, they so often thought alike on how to handle a task and also often came in last, it was overall so endearing to watch

[@nommyyt]

Mark didn't often come last even if it seemed like it. At one point he was in the lead and could have won the whole thing.

[@sarahdsc]

@@nommyyt Yeah it did surprise me that Mark did so well eventually, but in the beginning of the series they were often at the end, Mark did start getting better while Nish kept getting behind

[@olscratch74]

"I saw you listening to the Mozart symphony, but my attention span is hey look at that tree."

[@Jennyfisch]

My favourite part of that was the editors pointing out the tree with a red circle

[@Bee-ld6qk]

Tree wizard should've been sitting up there to give them a wave.

[@swine13]

I love this show, but that joke is as old as time and as used up Rob Beckett's toothbrush.

[@jelly2584]

@@Bee-ld6qk YES

[@parryyotter]

@@swine13 you’re a joy

[@OldManSilencer]

That song is literally the best point in all of task master for me. Loved it.

[@theberrypie]

I was about to write that too :D

[@JordanGr100]

lowkey banger

[@waltermcdonough]

and the lady didnt react to it at all

[@andreanari3341]

And Tree Wizard!

[@nonamenorman9410]

Rosalind HAD to be here. How him and Mark created that song in such a short time I'll never know.

[@eriesara6424]

You'd be surprised. I used to write songs and, with inspiration, I could crank one out in 10-15. With both of them being creative folk, and a wealth of information to pull from (not to mention - no shade to Nish and Mark, but the song isn't very complicated...) and I definitely believe they could pull it off. It's a lovely little tune :)

[@rutushrirame1382]

Nish Kumar ...... last in PE, first at being a LEGEND

[@stephendavis6267]

As for my favorite Nish moment, it's when he kicks the water cooler in slo-mo and it still looks like crap. But because of how dire Aisling and Mark's attempts were, and Bob's apple trick having already been old hat to Greg, Greg winds up saying, "This is going to amaze you . . . I, thought, you know . . . that was SO shit that I think people WILL be talking about it, so Kumar, through his own shit-ness, has come second for the first time." Especially when paired with Nish's look of delightful incredulity, it just makes it my favorite Nish moment.

[@AtziLS]

100% agreed. I could watch that task 1000 times and laugh everytime.

[@kisbie]

I really enjoyed in the coconut-skateboard-bobsled task the slow dawning that not a single object he used was safe from being used by another person. “Oooh I HATE this game!!!”

[@relief88]

i lost it when alex was recounting what nish had done during the basketball task and giving stats, like calling the ball racist 4 times

[@tofelipwithlove1150]

Poor Nish. He's my favorite. He just loves on everybody even though he's last every time. Series 5 was wonderful, everyone was so nice and supportive of each other.

[@cyberperson53]

Nish's odd-yet-sweet coming of minds and friendship with Mark was wonderful in this series.

[@michaellee8816]

Alex Hornes best moments please......

[@Orangecatinahoodie]

I would watch it

[@TW-ks3pn]

Greg would be too worried about it going to his little head

[@mrjuice5564]

That would have to be a long video

[@NeatNit]

I'm worried it would be basically an 'Alex Horne being uncomfortable' compilation. No thanks...

[@icarus433]

Yesss

[@domsusefulstuff]

They way they hold hands before the song lmao IT'S SO SWEET OMG

[@nickm8494]

"Ou et let chat?" "Le chat et dans le Nish" Classic

[@GT_Walker]

To write an original song in 30 minutes about someone they only talked to for 5 minutes takes incredible talent.

[@booknerdjebbi5037]

And have it be a banger no less

[@0110x]

i liked the 'getting the egg through the hoop' task where nish cracks his egg literally 1 second after alex blows the start whistle.

[@jalithadesilva5056]

And iirc he was in the lead that episode as well 😭😭😂😂

[@iambicpentakill]

It was the perfect ending to his time on taskmaster. You couldn't script it better.

[@J3ennife4]

I have no idea how “Well, well, well. Looks like last in PE, first at being a legend” didn’t make this compilation but I guess every moment Nish had was so iconic it’s impossible to get everything into one video

[@PortsTM]

"I'm Always seeing you [open brackets] doing cool stuff [close brackets]" is the best Nish moment of his series run. But I especially love his attempt at getting the coconut as far from the house as possible as his defining comic genius. Just throws, hits the mast, then drops to his feet as he walks away with shame! That and Alex's quip at the end. "Could've thrown again. Back inside."

[@JossieMimo]

The cast for series five was a lot better than i thought, they were all perfect but Nish was definitely something else

[@sophie7780]

i'm always seeing you (do cool stuff) is indisputably one of taskmaster's best moments period but also i absolutely love at 8:32 in the moment before their song gets presented when they grab each others' hands it's so sweet

[@lepain0278]

“Où est le chat?!” “Le chat est dans le nish”

[@swine13]

:o _Merde!_

[@bahrianyi]

I will never get tired of that song. One of the best tasks ever!

[@JonteFromSweden]

After hearing her favorite music 8:18 was Mozart I really didn’t expect “Hangover” as her favorite film xD

[@benzaiten933]

the "I'm always seeing you (do cool stuff)" part remains one of the best Taskmaster bits ever.

[@andytaylor1806]

I reckon the task could be 'sit and listen to a eulogy at a mass burial' and he'd still piss himself laughing

[@theaidanator]

“Mozart - one of my favourite bands too” 😂

[@SelySilvent]

Nish is one of my fav Task Master contestants ever, hands down!!

[@IHACKER316]

OH PISS AND SHIT

[@pinoyguy75]

I knew the song was coming at the end, but I still enjoyed it a lot! I'll never get over the shock of seeing that task for the first time.

[@drivethru6155]

That song was one of the best Taskmaster moments, Mark and Nish knew how to crank out a funny banger in short order!

[@zombiegeorge749]

Such a good song. Nish's voice is really nice.

[@ashbolight]

6:17 when Bob tells his sand pit story you can hear Nish laughing

[@Lena-ch7mu]

"I'm always seeing you (do cool stuff)" ist my favourite Song of the year

[@TiffYG2133]

I really like Nish's singing voice, if the comedy falls through he could always start a band

[@ukgameshowcentral1965]

I wasn't that familiar with Nish much prior to watching this series but I'm a huge fan now. He's hilarious and occasionally creative!

[@kellyg358]

Nish and Mark are two of my all- time favourite contestants and the song is the top reason why.

[@LordMagtheridon]

That song was just fantastic

[@jgg75]

We save the best for the Nish...

[@snemehta3274]

In conclusion, I think we can all agree: NISH

[@Girintina]

Nish Kumar and Mark Watson are an amazing combo. Have they been in anything together before or since Taskmaster?

[@briggyb]

Saw someone say Nish is horribly unfunny on another thread. Unbelievable that there are people who do not see his comedic genius.

[@CaptainAMAZINGGG]

Same. They were also saying all sorts of horrible things about him. Which I find perplexing. It's amazing how people can see only bad in others, tbh. And genuinely believe the issue is outside of them. He's lovely and truly enjoyable.

[@DrZaius3141]

Thing is, tastes are different - and that's perfectly ok. But when you heap that much hate on someone who is clearly talented even if it's not your wheel house, there might be something else at play. Also, many people just whine about him being political and making fun of powerful people.

[@briggyb]

@@DrZaius3141 I am often not a fan of comedians who get political. But, I am American and many in my country take it too far. Maybe they have that feeling as well?

[@lesliehunter2241]

The song is legitimately my favorite moment in this entire series it makes me so happy every time I listen to it

[@fennav4445]

I still think this song is the best performance in any task ever

[@joshuablack3163]

That song at the end was so money. Nish, please start a band!

[@thesimpsons17]

'Ohhhhhhh..... I cant see the colours.'

[@cyprel]

Kinda disappointed that we got a teaser for the basketball-dunk in the intro, but didn't get to see the task!

[@dougswamprat5275]

Nish's best moments and you don't include 'you bubble-y fuck'. For shame. Funniest moment of the whole season.

[@Catangerine]

He tries his best but its never... good enough

[@themightydash1714]

probbaly thinks it's because he's not white knowing him xD

[@hwren9845]

@@themightydash1714 It's a reference to their song you tit

[@The5thPillar_27]

@@hwren9845 "You tit" 😂

[@degrassi420]

never noticed his white stripes joke until now

[@user-fp3yc9hm6m]

Amongst a full cast of comedians, Nish Kumar still comes off as the comic relief.

[@Movrings]

Nish is hilarious! But I'm still waiting for a Best of Hugh Dennis video

[@JoeKnaggs]

The song is honestly the best thing of every Taskmaster series

[@PrinceoftheAbyss]

"I'm wearing 'Day of the Week' socks, but it's the wrong day. I don't give an 'S'!" 😎

[@danielpage8551]

That song is possibly my all-time favourite taskmaster moment. It just floored me.

[@backofthecountervinyl5295]

This should be called "All Nish Kumars Taskmaster Moments" cause they're all hilarious

[@Si74l0rd]

Nish and Mark have such lovely supportive interactions when they do team tasks. Individually they have anxiety overload when faced with tasks, but they work so well as a team.

[@IHACKER316]

Nish is my favorite contestant EVER

[@nuutivesterinen4053]

The song was genuinely good

[@lagoondiver]

I love Nish's boisterous laughter so much :D It always makes me happy

[@SHAUN9851]

Absolutely smashed the song 👏

[@MadcapShambleton]

Wow! Still catching up on all things Taskmaster (an ongoing lockdown silver lining) - who knew Nish and Mark?! That song was brilliantly done good fun. Thanks from Canada, and stay safe, people!

[@serenityyiye]

I've been waiting for this compilation

[@zaceverett6540]

I forgot how fantastic that song is

[@caveman6933]

The song Nish and Mark made was truly something special. I would hire them to write a song about me anyday

[@degrassi420]

I like how Nish’s definition of elegance is Good Will Hunting

[@JackDManheim]

them throwing that song together so quickly is really quite impressive

[@charlottes1786]

The basketball thing really got me

[@SamuPiano088]

Here is everyone good... And here's Nish!

[@ollewall]

My favourite contestant, love you Nish!

[@piperwatmoxo2853]

That song was one of my all time fav taskmaster moments

[@Tmendler]

Honestly that song is better than half of the charting songs

[@iliketrains3495]

I love that his victory in the boat task wasn't seen as a surprise, given it happened right before the basketball task that essentially established him as the loser of the series

[@christiandinter5963]

This was my favorite series so far :)

[@MandysDIYCraftsandJewelleryUK]

Just Nish's laugh alone makes me laugh

[@teampendragon8406]

"Oh God, it's like a bassoon"

[@sophiaredwood5825]

While all of these were wonderful moments, I was just WAITING for the coconut task. The ending had me rolling all over my bed laughing in the middle of the night when I first saw it.

[@estebancomulet]

Never knew Dave did any decent, original programming till lockdown! And love Nish - what a LEGEND. one of the funniest contemporary British comics!

[@danadowning6950]

That song is literally the most epic task ever

[@gandalfthegreyonline]

Lmao last time I was this early Britain still had an empire

[@thoughtfulsamosa6037]

The song felt so nostalgic 😭😭😭

[@TheJeanean]

Their song is really fantastic.

[@unluckymarch2589]

dude has such a great laugh

[@paulwalsh2344]

This was probably my fav series of Taskmaster though tbh

[@cyberperson53]

You included the song for Rosalind, so I'm not mad, but I AM disappointed you didn't include Greg telling Nish off for his sudoku film.

[@leonhardable]

"Weetabix is compromised" What a brilliant phrase at 4:35

[@buttonsfan]

That damn song is my favorite thing from the entire series. Also I feel like Nish’s sliced bread victory and his celebration with Mark doesn’t get enough attention.

[@user-ln1mg3sy6n]

Bubbly F*** and the put the ball in the basket ( with all the attempts ) should be a part of the video.

[@shadow_ax]

The Doctor Can’t forget about this other moment (I forget which episode, though): Greg: “What is this? Self-sabotage?” Nish: “I thought it would be impressive if I did an entire Su-Do-Ku.” Greg: Yes, but we checked it. You weren’t even doing the Su-do-ku properly. Come on, have a real go at this, man.”

[@user-ln1mg3sy6n]

@@shadow_ax yeap, classic.

[@scottolsen3852]

Nish was good at being terrible at everything which was so funny. Looking forward to the new series when it's safe to do so. Taskmaster is brilliant.

[@propio2957]

I'm delighted. What else can I say?

[@CaptainAMAZINGGG]

Tbh nish is such an absolute delight 😌

[@ladywithasword4587]

Genuinely the best series of Taskmaster.

[@hjt091]

Slightly disappointed that this compilation isn't titled 'You Bubbly F**k'

[@spartandud3]

I'm sorry but this is missing out THE best Nish Kumar moment: The Basketball!

[@zorod5475]

That song is amazing

[@psychxticrose]

That song was so good omg

[@bigbazza1206]

Genuinely a good song. I'd listen to it in the car kind of thing

[@luciadilazzaro2285]

Where's "Bubbly Fuck" and Greg telling Nish off for the Sudoku bit? We were robbed