Series 18, Episode 1 - 'The faceless facilitators.' | Full Episode

[@b.d.hampton]

The 18th series already. It seems like just yesterday Josh Widdlecombe was delicately eating watermelon.

[@cirsiumc]

🤣🤣🤣

[@youremakingprogress144]

@@b.d.hampton I still laugh every time I think about Romesh Ranganathan's attempt.

[@laviverdos2740]

And that potato in the hole.

[@genericname2747]

I remember when a mat being moved down a hill was something surprising

[@cathe8282]

I thought Josh's tattoo was gonna be the highlight and the show go downhill from there. Continuously amazing, startling, and funny!

[@namenamename390]

39:51 "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder" "Yes, and I'm the beholder" That's Taskmaster in a nutshell, isn't it?

[@SjorsHoukes]

Sometimes I forget how witty Greg himself is.

[@CDCI3]

Innit "innit"?

[@edwardcamp3376]

@@CDCI3 'at's jus' wo' I was finkin'.

[@Nymaz]

"Stare at a camera without smiling" I feel even though this is the only the first episode of the season we have already witnessed simultaneously the hardest task for Rosie and the easiest task for Jack.

[@_gemmi]

Always grateful that you bring the episodes to KZbin! I'm happy that I get to support the show even in the smallest ways as a non-English fan. 🥰

[@dc4825]

What does that even mean? What does your language skills have to do with your enjoyment? I smell 'paid for fake comments'

[@eileensheridan6412]

I am thinking they mean not being from England​. I watch from the USA and can only get it on KZbin@@dc4825

[@Screeger]

@@dc4825 capital E insinuates they mean the country and not the language as this show is produced and broadcasted in England. Weird that you assume right away they are paying for fake comments.

[@JadonTheEternal]

@@dc4825 I smell 'reading at a 5th grade level' lmfao. Dont worry @_gemmi I get you

[@noahmaas1670]

@@dc4825 Yeah, unfortunately I think you whiffed on the premise of their comment. Weird take, even weirder explanation lol

[@TheDragon928]

We all know who would've absolutely crushed that task where you remove the seal.

[@aylagwenarther2738]

Mel G for sure

[@h0lly_blue]

"save that for later"

[@SwordfishSpike50]

Oh, gang

[@samparr3368]

well, the one who brought a letter opener

[@ricopags]

@@h0lly_blue hahaha 🤣

[@ianitor]

Sorry for Zoltzman... no lungs going forward has to be a challenge

[@alexread6767]

The double fakeout with the can counting task, an immediately uncomfortable prize task, genuine kindness to the camera crew, and such a hard read during that final task. This is gonna be a GREAT season.

[@Mwoo92]

"Genuine" kindness? That was dripping with sarcasm lol

[@kimiyamk]

@@Mwoo92 Sarcasm is not mutually exclusive with being genuine, if you genuinely believe the point that you're sarcastically making.

[@eugoth4285]

Andy's experimental bubble film giving huge bob mortimer energy and I'm loving it

[@egalomon]

that yoga ball throw freeze frame killed me

[@DustyLizard85]

it so perfectly missed both the stacks lol

[@Chibi_BB]

@@DustyLizard85 It hit one can. The precision required to hit EXACTLY ONE CAN is insane. (26:54)

[@BluntArrows]

​@@Chibi_BBOr the lack of it, to miss ALL OTHERS ;)

[@muleorastromule3491]

"It hasn't made the rest of your life mundane?" "Now that you mention it..."

[@AspireAndInspire]

Only 3 seconds in, and I already know Jack Dee's opening sigh of exasperation is going to be absolutely iconic

[@fastauntie]

As soon as I heard it I thought, of course that's going to be in there. First of many, no doubt.

[@davidg515]

I came in wondering what was going to be the opening for the title song this time. Jack Dee's sigh did NOT disappoint.

[@BlGOLAF]

I had to pause the video to laugh my ass off at 28:58 because that's when I realized his attitude is exactly the same one I'd have if I were on the show and it killed me for some reason

[@MGCooley]

That is hands down the best montage start that Taskmaster has ever done.

[@darinfoat8410]

There's a really interesting mix of personalities this series. I'm excited to see the first team task, and discover who got paired up together.

[@priceandpride]

The dull guy, nondescript African, and a woman you can’t understand doesn’t make good television

[@atomicjulie7216]

I'm hoping for Jack and Rosie!!!

[@fett713akamandodragon5]

@@atomicjulie7216 Same!

[@kosherkitties5897]

Predicting Rosie, Baba, and Jack. Those two chaotic children plus Jack's eternal "I didn't have to sign up for this" attitude would be fantastic together.

[@FhtagnCthulhu]

​@@atomicjulie7216Glad Alex and the writers agreed!

[@mritty115]

Between S18 of Taskmaster this week, S3 of Taskmaster Australia in 2 weeks, S5 of Taskmaster NZ just finishing last week, and Jr. Taskmaster coming later this fall, we are eating GOOD these days.

[@mattsnyderARTIST]

Yeah i was curious when the next ep of Au would drop

[@AmeriBrit]

Absolutely!!

[@chrism6880]

I was wondering when Jr was coming out. I look forward to seeing if the kids have access to the shid.

[@armcie5080]

20 Episodes each from Aus and UK, 10 from NZ. 8 Junior and a NYT and the English Speaking world gets 59 episodes this year. We're living the glory days.

[@emmajean8631]

YES! All top-tier Taskmaster too.

[@travis303]

It's too bad Mel Giedroyc wasn't on this show because she would have gotten the Q task the minute it started because she always ripped off the seal and put it in her pocket as soon as she opened the task for whatever reason.

[@h0lly_blue]

IIRC she said to Hugh that she was gonna melt them down for something lol

[@daniel_wilkinson]

Maybe, just maybe, the Task was created with that as the inspiration?

[@travis303]

@@h0lly_blue I figured that was a joke

[@Demurr]

​@h0lly_blue as far as I remember she gave most of them to a freind or a relative who's a big fan of the show.

[@cayla84]

@@dc4825 The comment makes perfect sense. When Mel was on, she would take the seals off the tasks first thing. In the Q word task, they had to look under the seal to see the secret message. Mel would've seen the secret message before reading the rest of the task, so she would've won.

[@lindsaym.h.3583]

Already loving Emma. "Is it too early in the series to announce I don't have cerebral palsy" was great.

[@steffiring5317]

Ahh thanks, I didn't catch what she said there! :)

[@youremakingprogress144]

@@lindsaym.h.3583 When did she say that? I missed it.

[@DustyLizard85]

@@youremakingprogress144 In the knock-down-100-cans discussion, after Rosie played the palsy card in defense of her throwing

[@carlsiouxfalls]

@@youremakingprogress144 Shortly after her bit in the ball throwing at cans task.

[@lindsaym.h.3583]

@@youremakingprogress144 Rosie had said CP was the reason she was bad at throwing things and said that it was "probably too early to play that card" and then Emma followed it up after her turn with that quote.

[@klaraleblochova]

I just love how creative they are with referencing previous contestants and moments from previous seasons! The seal being a Mel reference, LOVE IT!

[@jackwang9536]

I think the prize task was straight out of S17 when Joanne McNally asked Mr. Blobby, "Have I been inside you?"

[@klaraleblochova]

@@jackwang9536 good one!

[@Insect2000]

Rosie: "I thought the clue would be a prime number" Greg: "Why is that?" Rosie: "Because Alex is so boring" This whole interaction made me appreciate Rosie, very clever

[@lekaarribou]

Absolute legend.

[@sharkofjoy]

I truly think that was going to be the second clue and she has his number.

[@aussieintexas61]

or she heard alex tell the others the clue. she was standing right there.

[@priceandpride]

If only we could understand her

[@annburlingham4563]

@@priceandpride We could. Better to be a little hard to understand than to have nothing to say, doll.

[@egtoonster]

Jack with serious "Luigi wins by doing nothing" energy this episode

[@LastLighthouse]

“Oh I’ve set it on fire” would have been an amazing title for the series premiere

[@Taolan8472]

Firmly agree, but they would need to put that as the final VT of the episode for proper suspension of drama.

[@paganos04]

I live in Barcelona and thanks to Taskmaster putting their shows on KZbin , it's the only way I can watch wonderful and funny British shows. There is nothing like British comedy and with the likes of Alex Horne, Greg Davis and so, so many British comedians that lift my spirits and totally awesome to see such talent that make you laugh.

[@AnaBanana-03]

Eres el primer comentario también de españa que veo!!! Que ilusión ❤

[@okokitsme]

Hace you got tickets for Romesh in Barcelona next year? Tickets are out now. Sarah Millican is coming also, don't know if she's sold out - got her ticket move ago! Yep, also viewing from Barcelona, THANK YOU TASKMASTER TEAM!

[@paganos04]

@@okokitsme I saw Sarah in Swansea. I didn't know about Romesh doing a concert here. I might check that out. Thanks

[@lanigouws3525]

Who else is here because they can't believe Jack Dee agreed? I cannot wait, because I know he's Alex's ultimate contestant.

[@Veepar]

I thought he said Stephen Merchant was his ultimate dream contestant? Maybe he said that after Jack already agreed.

[@Klutech]

I didn't think he'd be the type to agree to TM, but I'm glad he did. Brings that grumpy old man "energy" to the show, and contrasts Rosie's happy-go-lucky vibe nicely!

[@camrouxbg]

I don't know... I feel like Rosie may be the ultimate contestant. But maybe that's just me.

[@nijucow]

@@lanigouws3525 my ultimate contestant would be Matt Rose. A man can dream...

[@carveylover]

I love how Jack minute one was already done. Just over it. I love Jack Dee. He is either going to be very, very good or just horrendous. Either way I am here for it. I think Alex has some big time dirt on him.

[@maruschke2911]

her face when she realised that she just drunk the vinegar! Priceless! 😂🎉❤ „disgusting- I WON!!!“ 🎉🎉🎉

[@zachtidmore]

I've never felt so bad for a contestant when they won! It would have made more sense if everything else was gross and the winning straw tasted good.

[@Narokkurai]

31:15 "Where? Where's the champagne? Bring it to me! And some glasses!"

[@subday5811]

love the little head tilt

[@angrytvrobot6130]

@@subday5811 The head tilt and his whole face just brightened up.

[@DerekB99]

Emma: "I think beauty's in the eye of the beholder." Greg: "Yes, and I'm the beholder."

[@drownedmonkeytwin]

"when I don't smile people think I'm dead" is quite possibly the funniest thing I've ever heard

[@XxZeldaxXXxLinkxX]

I thought she said deaf

[@CrayonConoisseur]

I got dyslexia so Rosie is giving me a challenge with my listening skills. I didn't anticipate for her to say dead at the end 😂

[@brinta2868]

@@XxZeldaxXXxLinkxX She definitely said dead, but deaf would have made a better joke (because she speaks somewhat like a deaf person).

[@genericname2747]

​@@brinta2868honestly I thought she was deaf at first

[@kimiyamk]

@@brinta2868 But why would smiling make anyone think she isn't deaf?

[@singenstattatmen5096]

Oh my god, abandoned/closed theme park as a location is so damn cool! This whole episode is already pulling out so many stops that make me believe this is going to be yet another absolutely fantastic season! ❤

[@genericname2747]

I love the circus-sounding music

[@Ffancrzy]

Agreed. Literally said out out "that's cool" when I saw it. Sick location, hope they have a decent amount of tasks there.

[@iankeith]

Oh this series is gonna be *good*. If this episode is any indication I'm gonna be in tears soon enough. Five absolutely excellent personalities up there.

[@arwhite1697]

One task in and jack dee is fed up I love it!!!

[@mordicaiknode]

Let's be real, Jack was fed up before he even got on location.

[@Downarabbithole276]

I have never seen Andy before. And already love his weirdness.

[@nocontent4487]

I hope for your sake he figures out a way to do a pun run during a task.

[@mattsnyderARTIST]

He looks like Larry Fine

[@MorningAngel]

I have listened to his podcast, The Bugle, since 2007. For many years, he did it with John Oliver, but now he has a set of rotating cohosts. He makes me laugh so much and I am so glad he is getting a bigger audience!

[@m_gwb]

THE SEAL (especially Baba’s turn) was absolutely hilarious & CLASSIC Taskmaster!

[@iambicpentakill971]

This might be the grossest overall prize task across series and countries

[@jackwang9536]

I think it was inspired by the ridiculously funny Mr Blobby task from Series 17 when Joanne McNally asked, "Have I been inside you?" I hope Joanne got some credit for that...

[@vendradey]

The whole time I was thinking, "Dara would have taken 5 points easy."

[@Mazurecki56]

I know Rosie is a delight, however I sometimes need subtitles for regular, clear english due to not being a native english speaker, so this might be a challenge

[@orimengu]

Yeah they generally add subtitles a couple days later

[@unknownname1941]

I dont find her funny, at all

[@philippawallacedunlop9393]

Cc button: the closed caption subtitles are already on there.

[@wellyesiamfabulous223]

​@@unknownname1941 Beg to differ. That whole "If I don't smile people think I'm dead" delivery had me rolling 😂😂

[@alexread6767]

​@@unknownname1941 Well. Sorry, she's gonna be here all series. I find her wonderful, though I love comedians who laugh at others' jokes the most, I get that a lot of comedians are hardened enough to ignore others' jokes, but I think it accentuates the whole thing if everyone's laughing

[@vlr4631]

And again I feel reassured that this is indeed THE taskmaster, delightful and fun from start to end (nothing against some of the spin-offs, but this hits just different)

[@pwnmasteh]

Really solid first episode. Love that these get uploaded to KZbin so quickly. This American thanks you very kindly.

[@jennahorner9356]

I wish we had an American TM haha

[@JLeeeP]

@@jennahorner9356 You had one. It ran in 2018 on Comedy Central and was immediately forgotten for a reason.

[@jennahorner9356]

@@JLeeeP oh man I just watched a few minutes and it was AWFUL

[@Anasyub]

jack dee almost had fun at the ball throwing task just goes to show how fun taskmaster is

[@jimskea224]

31:15 That slight uplifting of the corners of Jack's mouth with the tilt of the head when he finds there's champagne is the nearest I've seen him to smiling.

[@pahasiga]

But he was laughing several times in studio. I was disappointed. :D

[@GtotheB]

I appreciate the official subtitles, thank you for adding them!

[@bondfool]

We need proper captions, please, not just KZbin’s automated ones.

[@lillianb8762]

THIS

[@Blip0000]

They've updated them now to proper captions!

[@lillianb8762]

@@Blip0000 Oh, heck yes they did! Thank you! I'll have to rewatch this episode!

[@matheusnunes970]

People complaining about Rosie when I cant uderstand the accent of the others at all either 😂 At least she talks slower

[@2apur]

Couldn't understand a word from Rosie.

[@mechanik]

i've been listening to The Bugle since 2008 and watching millions of people being exposed to Zaltzman this late in the game is truly thrilling, hope he becomes a household name, no one deserves it more.

[@maddy_oh]

This is my first experience of him, and already, I'm all in. He's the perfect amount of nuts for the show.

[@h0lly_blue]

his crickety rage during the location task sold me tbh, the lung was absolutely mental but that's the norm for Taskmaster lol

[@nocontent4487]

He's so small. Slightly shorter than Little Alex Horne.

[@AJLikesCats]

I know how you feel! So excited for a broader audience to be introduced to Zaltor the Merciless!

[@rlosangeleskings]

He looks almost like Larry Fine of Three Stooges fame... Wonder if they're related somehow...

[@yashmodi8668]

Mel Giedroyc would have absolutely smashed that first task.

[@temporalsoliton]

Excellent start. The banter has been missing the last couple of casts but the snipes are back.

[@levistan8394]

Totally agree with you! The banter is back.

[@Kerane69]

please please please please please can you put subtitles as a non native speaker having subtitles in some of the previous seasons was a real plus and super enjoyable love from France please bring them back

[@philippawallacedunlop9393]

Tap the CC button, top right. They are already on there.

[@Demurr]

​@philippawallacedunlop9393 it's the auto generated ones. They're not very good

[@ExtinctWaffle]

@@philippawallacedunlop9393 auto generated subtitles dont count for shit

[@leavealoner]

@@philippawallacedunlop9393autogenerated captions are bad captions. most of the time the computer doesn't even realizes that Josie is actually speaking, and when there's multiple accents in the same episode, the accuracy is also all over the place. captions need to be human generated, those are more accurate and actually helpful.

[@Just_Nerdi]

The subtitles usually come in the next few days.

[@CanIHasThisName]

Wow. This was such a strong opener. Immediately loving the whole cast and the banter was so good.

[@travis303]

Jack and the Beans Talk ... that was pretty good

[@agamellon]

oooh, i didnt get it until i saw it written down.

[@ianitor]

for some value of "good" 😂

[@erinford8138]

Except it failed the initial premise of being charades

[@travis303]

@@erinford8138 you're right. not sure what you would call that, maybe a Classic Concentration puzzle, but not charades

[@aemelnick]

Andy gave a smile midway through that makes me think he'd already guessed the punchline.

[@kryhigh9302]

7:38 Love Alex's quick look to check how much he annoyed Greg

[@cokivolt]

Can I just say, that the camera crew and the editing is still top notch! Andy's short film was amazing!

[@shaye5095]

32:30 one of the Andys saves the day with an epic hackie of the falling drinking glass, saving it from smashing onto the concrete!

[@TheTanadu]

Series 18! It's adulthood for Taskmaster! Happy birthday! And good to see you back.

[@n0isyturtle]

43:50 "I'm nearly there, here I am." underrated joke

[@kellyheidel4337]

I am so excited! A huge thank you to Taskmaster for inviting us all to the party!

[@AmeriBrit]

Absolutely!

[@CarlosMensuckass]

Honestly, the best fan community I've seen as well. Not to pat ourselves on the back too hard, lol, but seems like mostly nice people watch this show.

[@LegenD41RY]

I love how Alex has to turn away and duck out of frame in laughter when Babátúndé Aléshé just absolutely whiffs with the yoga ball XD

[@AUSomeOpossum]

the crew drinking the champagne had me balling!!

[@irisblue2332]

I did not expect the chaos that ensued!

[@kryhigh9302]

The crew was balling, you were probably bawling.

[@singenstattatmen5096]

Especially when the camera man accidentally ran straight into Alex. 😂

[@heatherwhited5735]

Bawling

[@appleOgreen]

Balling so hard, motherfuckers wanna fine you?

[@keithgordon4726]

Ep 1: Who are these people? Ep 2: These people are amazing. Ep 3: I’ve known these people my whole life and cannot survive without them. An American’s obsession with Taskmaster and everyone in the “family”.

[@XxZeldaxXXxLinkxX]

Relax on the parasocial stuff jeez

[@stephanbosch225]

You really need to get out more

[@DustyLizard85]

Don't know why these other two are hatin, you're right lol

[@michelemoyer6641]

You perfectly nailed that description! That's how I feel every series!!

[@dxanatos2]

Final episode: I'm gonna miss those idiots.

[@tehfiredog]

No surprise, but it took all of maybe 15 minutes for me to fall in love with this cast! Just a great mix of personalities, all equally interested in being entertaining.

[@redelfshotthefood8213]

Imagine winning an episode and "taking home" the lungs of one of your competitors...

[@ladyflimflam]

Time for haggis!

[@Tabbyclaw]

"I'm gonna take home your lungs!" would be a great pre-fight threat to confuse your opponents more than threaten them.

[@genericname2747]

I often think about the dude who got chlamydia as a prize

[@Boudleaux]

Ah, Andy having to go forward without any lungs. Tough break. Thank you for posting this for those of us in the US.

[@wolfiery]

I had a terrible day and forgot all about this coming out. Thank you for always cheering me up, Taskmaster

[@carlorossi4928]

That's such an amazing episode, casting great as always, tasks novel but super fun to watch, the chemistry between the contestants and greg seems off the charts, and the editing seems to have got to a whole new level. I'm so excited for the rest of the series!

[@ArtistocrArt]

32:19 Alex just realising he can mess with the cameraman and moving into his spot so that he can run into him

[@EK-lp3ti]

took a lot of scrolling, but I knew I couldn't have been the only one to notice. he's such a little shithead; I love him lol

[@paglo89]

Thank you to the whole team so so much for fixing the subtitles, you guys are amazing! Hope your tea is always the right temperature 🩷

[@WalterBurton]

As a forever Bugler, it's REALLY ODD seeing Andy on _Taskmaster_ . But in a fizzy way. I love it!

[@nocontent4487]

Do you think we'll get a pun run?

[@wowyaywowyaywow]

Hi fellow bugler!

[@brinsonopinion]

Okay, another score by the casting dept 🏆 Also, "I guessed it was a prime number because Alex is so boring." 🤣👏👏👏👏👏 I'm so happy you're back TM, this is going to be fun.

[@DJBIGWiLLiE]

Ive never seen anyone give credit and involve the crew… thats awesome, also big shout out to the crew in the editing bay, bringing these clips to life lol

[@krikstne]

Can't wait to learn about these people by seeing their different approaches, and then for the rest of their lives to know them as people who I got to know on Taskmaster

[@andream138]

AMERICA here: i stumbled upon TM years ago and have seen every season of it. I also love Australia and NZ seasons as well BUT there is NOTHING like the OG and the Greg/Alex chemistry. I just love them.

[@Maialeen]

aMeRiCa HeRe

[@xipheonj]

This exceeding my expectations, I had quite a few loud belly laughs. I had only barely even heard of two of them yet I already like the entire cast, which almost never happens. Looking forward to the entire season.

[@Zachafinackus]

It's wild how all 5 of these people can't throw a ball lol

[@arnoudh6203]

Andy did quite ok?

[@RealBradMiller]

​@@arnoudh6203For a man without lungs, maybe.

[@snowiiiiie]

They're comedians, they didn't learn that in school.

[@homagetogorto]

Is Emma the first contestant to wear a watch? A simple but useful hack.

[@priceandpride]

Especially the African dude

[@ThalesWell]

I've listened to The Bugle for years; I've watched Taskmaster for years. This is the first time I've ever seen Andy in the flesh.

[@AntoineWilliams7118]

my life has meaning again. taskmaster new series

[@CeeDeeBC]

Genuinely can't remember the last time I laughed this much for a series opener!!😭😭😂😂😂 Excellent all round👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@UkeRebuke]

I truly have just been rerunning this show and TM NZ since season 17 ended. Thank God.

[@-laydeeintrigue-]

Damn. After the week I had I couldn't be more happy for the return of daddy and his hair trigger spanking arm.

[@singenstattatmen5096]

Only 18 minutes in, I gotta say I am already in love with the vibes of this new season. Absolutely ludicrous prize task category? Check. Seeing the first task play out before we know what it is? Very fun. The slowest contestant getting 5 points by a pure fluke of luck? Perfection. Taskmaster is back, baby!!!

[@Pro24zach]

a bit surpriised Greg didnt see the beauty in the bubble gum fairy humiliating Alex

[@AFT3RDAY5]

Nothing better than the original Taskmaster. So awesome that it’s back. 🎉

[@pkuvincentsu]

This is gonna be an all timer series. The energy and interaction in the studio is incredible even in this first episode. We're in for a good time.

[@AmeriBrit]

We literally cannot wait ! Our favorite show and we watch it on repeat everywhere we travel

[@appleOgreen]

you literary can.

[@XOmniShadowX]

Rosie is a treasure and im so happy to see her on the show!

[@gothosfolly]

18 for 18. Every single season the line up is just amazing.

[@CarlosMensuckass]

100% Agree. I do regret that Johnny Vegas (one of my faves) and his group didn't get a live audience due to covid, although we never would have gotten the moment of silence that season with a crowd, which I consider a Top 5 TM moment for me, so there's a balance, lol.

[@yvesloustau5287]

So pleased the show is back, what a great start of the season! Already a classic TM. Merci beaucoup et à très bientôt pour le deuxième épisode.

[@brianmoore6724]

I watched last night via my VPN and Channel 4, but I wanted to come on here and say I'm here for the Emma....She looks stunning in studio :)

[@devwil_]

What a banger of an opener. Great cast, energy, and chemistry.

[@emilyoverby7673]

Thank God this came out this week, so needed this tonight after the week I’ve had! Thank you Taskmaster!!

[@mattsnyderARTIST]

Poor Andy had shades of Joe Wilkinson's Potato Gate

[@singenstattatmen5096]

Lovely leg-pop, though.

[@genericname2747]

I cry every day because of the potato

[@france529]

Baba's bubbles were genuinely impressive

[@_Levison]

"...And, personally. I found the Bubble-Gum Fairy, to be quite irritating."

[@nijucow]

@@_Levison didn't we all?

[@rayscotchcoulton]

Got some Carol Kane in "Scrooged" vibes, and I mean that as a compliment

[@RealBradMiller]

Thank you Taskmaster team!!! You all are are great no matter what Greg says about ya!

[@Keepthenetfree]

Zaltzor the merciless will crush all competition.

[@wowyaywowyaywow]

I love how he did his signature pointing to the name on his back move.

[@AJLikesCats]

Literally one minute in and Greg is threatening spanking, this is gonna be a good season.

[@rickky2000]

Underrated opening. Jack and the beans talk is a top tier dad joke

[@jurriendevries]

Between one of the worst prizetasks ever and one of the most unfair studiotasks ever, this was genuinely a great start of the season!

[@bamereg]

What a cast! And with the king of comedy firmly on the throne this should be a very enjoyable series.

[@RIPWooDidders]

The Zaltzmeister never disapppoints

[@xavier84623]

andy's bubble short film was genuinely so beautiful. i felt things.

[@sbiiine]

cannot wait to get emotionally attached to this year's candidates (who are mostly unknown to me)

[@squeektheweek6949]

I was so interested when they announced the line up. Top notch first episode! I am hungry for more.

[@OriginalCaliKitty]

Very smart of Jack to get the crew on his side - that can't hurt!

[@NeonNijahn]

I love you taskmaster! Thank you Alex and all the cast and crew that put this together for us and make the world a bit better each day.

[@elvikingobarbaroja]

Great bunch so far! I really want to see David Mitchell on Taskmaster, but he's said he likes being seen as intelligent. 😂

[@carnifaxx]

I'd like to see Jimmy Carr... (of all people, I just cannot visualize him doing any task)

[@KaiLucasZachary]

No, that's not what he said. He said that he doesn't think he would be funny on this type of show, that he wouldn't come up with anything clever or witty and would just take all the tasks too literally and awkwardly.

[@noatrope]

@@KaiLucasZacharyHow weird. It doesn't occur to him that Taskmaster is an excellent reason to be annoyed and pedantic?

[@samkiiit]

Zaltzman slowly becoming my favourite with his humour and charm.