Series 17, Episode 1 - 'Grappling with my life.' | Full Episode

Flanked by his efficient assistant Alex Horne, Greg Davies returns to remorselessly judge five quaking comics desperate to get their hands on his fabled golden head trophy. Joanne McNally, John Robins, Nick Mohammed, Sophie Willan and Steve Pemberton are the contestants hoping they still have a career after tasks involving roller blinds, a floating primate and, as is traditional, eggs.
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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.

[@jennatodd4664]

I feel like Alex always takes a few episodes to start really poking fun at the contestants in the studio so the fact that he already came at Sophie with “you know what you did” has me very excited to see what she’s going to bring to the series

[@dgpatter]

Bridget 2.0?

[@Dan_Geer_]

God save us from Bridget 2.0

[@MorningAngel]

I really thought she might pull Alex into the water with her from the way he chided her. lol

[@moogarland]

That's EXACTLY what I was thinking! 😂​@@MorningAngel

[@biocode4478]

@@dgpatter kinda got that from the interview already

[@Looming_ewe]

I absolutely love that Nick's reflection in the river has been edited out of the first shots of the hoop task!!! Brilliant editing 💖

[@TheSarge23]

Amazing catch and amazing detail!

[@annabellathorne8553]

YES! Because you mentioned this I went back and looked for the beginning of the task and amazing observation skills

[@user-ts1kp5dj9q]

28:06

[@WYCD]

@@user-ts1kp5dj9q Thanks for the timestamp!

[@daruddock]

I'd say that's the hallmark of a production team that love their job

[@Sunprism]

"What the Fuck?" "Two Words" "What Fuck?"

[@gmoburrito6090]

She’s already my favorite

[@JungleCrook]

the 2 hour meeting with productions lmao you can see Alex's hand go over his face awkwardly confirming it was a nightmare haha he should win for that alone

[@WYCD]

14:49

[@kiradotee]

thought that's because technically it opens the curtain that though they're told they've only got 20 minutes it was obviously more.

[@estherschick388]

@@kiradoteei always took that as that they’ve got 20 minutes to plan out what they want to do and then they come back at a later date when everything needed has arrived to film it

[@caffeinatednerdgirl]

@@kiradotee I thought the 2 hr meeting was him getting yelled at for 2hrs

[@ForboJack]

@@estherschick388 Yeah, there have been a lot of task where they only had limited time to plan, but got everything they wanted. Pretty sure this is standard for these tasks.

[@libbyphillips3626]

My mom and I watched this episode together. It was her first time seeing Taskmaster. About 20 min in she cautiously asks, "Are the two...men...partners?". Incredible.

[@brady5006]

Alex even mentioned his wife 6 minutes in

[@libbyphillips3626]

@@brady5006 yeah...that was before she asked me to put on subtitles so i don't think she caught that 😅 lol

[@jsefilms4650]

Worse

[@sjinzaar]

In a sense they are partners... business partners. ❤

[@luciahoneybee]

Priceless ❤

[@Exayevie]

I just wanna meet the guy who came up with "chess piece in a chest of peas." Brilliant.

[@BeccaB529]

LAH, no doubt.

[@hfluks4765]

@@BeccaB529 Or consultant Tim Key.

[@KaiOpaka]

​@hfluks4765 Could be, but this feels Horne-y.

[@rodolfoptx]

Probably Joe, the banjo player for The Horne Section. His granddaddy is a pea farmer, they told his story in a song 😂😂😂

[@BluntArrows]

​@@rodolfoptx Absolutely! And so, the Horne Cinematic Universe (or "Little Horneverse", as it is known in the 'biz), keeps growing ;D

[@jeffg.6110]

The image of Gary the Gorilla stoically floating down the river was both majestic and yet surprisingly right at home in the English countryside.

[@chris...9497]

Puts me in mind of the Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band (google it).

[@groezy]

a memory of harambe floats past...

[@thomasandrewclifford]

Reintroduction of the European Gorilla is still a hot button topic amongst the countryside alliance.

[@michaelj.beglinjr.2804]

@@thomasandrewclifford ---Bill Oddie is having a cow over it!

[@Gabu_]

Reminds me of Brian Blessed's tale about a rowing Orangutan.

[@mordicaiknode]

Just saw the duo on Seth Meyers & was heartened to hear that the good people of New York City recognized them.

[@unknownname1941]

The soldiers

[@lynnhettrick7588]

I’m a couple of hours outside of NYC. We discovered Taskmaster during pandemic and it quickly became our family show to watch together every evening. 😊 (Are you a Jackal?)

[@Ardnasper]

Yes, seeing them on Seth Meyers was great - two of my favourite worlds colliding! 😍

[@unitedgeekdom1]

Confirmed! In NYC!

[@Aura-Of-Syrinx]

​@lynnhettrick7588 I'm a jackal that is an ex-upstater! :D

[@zerothedruid]

Twelve minutes in and I'm grappling with the realization that I will become accustomed to seeing Nick in vampire-face by the end of the series.

[@origami_dream]

So you're grappling with Nick's unlife.

[@professorcoms2481]

Like Liza Tarbuck with a mustache

[@richardjones3827]

If you look in the water at 28:06 you can see that the production team has also come to grips with vampire nick as well.

[@ellieban]

Oh wow! Good spot! And nice touch production team!

[@mordicaiknode]

Steve's performance in the final is a sign that he's got the show's logic down, gonna be a contender!

[@MrNathansdad]

I immediately thought "he's a fan"

[@steveoconnivo9666]

Not to mention he slayed that tie-breaker. I thought I was gonna be a nick fan, but I think I gotta go team Steve. Lolol

[@sfurules]

@@steveoconnivo9666 I really enjoyed Nick too though. The whole cast seems great

[@eansba88-]

When I saw this seasons cast, I knew I'd be rooting for Steve, as I had just finished watching inside number 9 and had become a huge fan. Usually who I like, and who performs well arnt exactly aligned, but maybe this is my season!

[@richardjones3827]

@@eansba88-will try to come back after the finale and see if you were right

[@ilbknight]

Calling it now, John Robins wins the series based solely on the fact that he looked under the table before the first task.

[@comedyfish]

but steve won the tie-breaker, he is clued up too

[@farkasmelinda3618]

yea, my bet is on Steve. Guess we'll see!

[@claiminglight]

The gunners rarely win these days, it feels like.

[@BeccaB529]

I feel Greg might be leaning toward Jo, but early days.

[@the_luggage]

James Acaster vibes! John is so competitive I think he'll win in a similar vein to how Ed did.

[@mattbriddell9246]

The way that Greg absolutely BROKE on that "bangers" line 😅😂

[@billbauer9795]

I didn't get that line. :(

[@DrZaius3141]

@@billbauer9795 "banger" is a briticism for sausages. It also refers to catchy songs.

[@billbauer9795]

@@DrZaius3141 Thank you so much for clarifying this for me! I kept hearing this word and I kept thinking that it has the same meaning as a "zinger". It hasn't occurred to me that it has a different meaning in the UK.

[@ilonad4907]

I know it from the phrase "bangers and mash". Glad I got it. I love word puns and Steve seems to be full of them. This'll be fun 😊

[@lisahoshowsky4251]

That’s when I legitimately started tearing up from laughing😂😂

[@magicolmos]

As always thank you Taskmaster for making this available to the rest of the world on KZbin!

[@RealBradMiller]

Whoever made that happen is a saint. Truly.

[@Surethien]

I can only second this sentiment: thanks so much for sharing these here.

[@gianabakanos9131]

indeed! im out of the country for a bit so the fact that this is on youtube and i can watch it from where i am honestly is a lifesaver hahahah

[@nathanhaimson]

Yes! It's one of my favorite shows and it's so nice I get to watch it outside of the UK.

[@89ankitagarwal]

Totally!!

[@scruffydad9435]

This is the first time I've seen Greg outdoors.

[@blessi360]

Gorilla?

[@scruffydad9435]

@@blessi360No, thank you. I already ate.

[@kristenblount8422]

He's looking good 😂

[@anguskirwan5294]

You better watch out for those 6 foot crows bud.

[@enossified]

This must be his inflatable hot tub. "Keeping it real."

[@zacharywiseman7276]

Steve is so good at writing stories with a shocking and devastating twist ending. Just as Eggbert Nobacon thought he evaded all the risk, his carelessness became his down fall as he let the door hit him on the way out. Thus ending the tragic tale of Eggbert and Shelly😢

[@bulgarin786]

it was like a real episode of inside no. 9

[@ym10up]

He's got the creative side down pat. As long as he does not do too badly with the physical side of executing his idea, he would be so formidable. Imagine he got his points from the first task. But then again, thanks to his lack of points from the first task, we got to witness the display of his power of quick lateral thinking.

[@StanleyKubick1]

Sophie is already a trainwreck and I love her for it. Nick is a fabulous contestant too

[@roguishpaladin]

We really need the opposite of a champions series - a series devoted to the trainwrecks who bring the effort, really try, yet somehow misread things or just flail in the most amusing ways. Folks like Bridget or Nina from the Aussie Taskmaster.

[@jeffbajorek3724]

She’s like Bridget and Katherine and I LOVE it. Favorite type of contestants.

[@OriginalCaliKitty]

@@roguishpaladin And from the original Taskmaster: David Baddiel, Joe Wilkinson and Lucy Beaumont to name a few.

[@RealAndySkibba]

The reveal of the waders is classic taskmaster

[@supersmily5811]

The sudden realization and understanding that that's THIS friday made my day.

[@northernsnow6982]

It must be a Good Friday! 😊

[@BeccaB529]

And next week it is an hour earlier! 🎉

[@paincorp2]

I was SO waiting for Sophie to pull Alex into the lake after the pre-emptive comment "Not you Sophie, You're gonna have to wait, You know what you've done"... for baiting me in....CURSE YOU LITTLE ALEX HORNE!!! 🤣

[@chris...9497]

Yes, but that throwaway line about the scarecrow...wearing WADERS.

[@essidus]

I've said it before and I'll say it again. The production team for this show is incredible. The dramatic editing of the gorilla reveal was absolutely top tier.

[@MyBiPolarBearMax]

The gasps of the actual suspense chucking bricks was Emmy worthy (or whatever they have in Britain)

[@BixLovesMiley]

I also really enjoyed the brick throwing - the setting, the pauses, and the fact someone changed the expression on the egg to be a little sadder after he broke.

[@MsJai_1]

🎶He says he's over 6ft, but he's 5ft 4, it's LITTLE ALEX HOOOORNE🎶

[@oliveinpeace9627]

6'2"

[@valerielevasseur8674]

​@oliveinpeace9627 That's a myth. Even his children know he's short, that's why they call him Little Alex Horne instead of Dad. I just don't know how much that is in Shaqinahats.

[@jand563]

He's just shy of 5 feet.

[@harshitgera9987]

Nick Mohammed is such a delight to watch. Man's got that golden retriever energy! 🧡

[@j.d.529]

Yes he does 😂

[@amberdawn5372]

“I was gonna add it to the rest of my eggs for safety!” This cast is going to be a delight 😂😂

[@Thisandthat8908]

i actually like Alex going for these awkward open end moments in his jokes and not doing the ancient punchline blueprint. That kind of trademark Alex Horne. And i definitely love Greg always being irritated by it. The two things might even be connected.

[@WukongTheMonkeyKing]

They are connected. In an interview, Alex describes the opening bit as trying to irritate Greg, to help Greg be an irritated taskmaster.

[@traveller23e]

The "That's, that's what happens when you open a-" got me big time ngl

[@JHNoble]

yes, love the awkward, weak punchlines. in this case, Alex did have a punchline, it's just that Greg stepped on it. which, honestly, worked really well. 😎👍

[@Agnes.Nutter]

@@JHNoble No, Greg's ranting _was_ the punchline! That was the can of worms that Alex metaphorically opened!

[@glossaria2]

"You what?" "Confused, Steve." 🤣😂🤣 Steve's puns are masterful, and the amount they annoy Greg is only a bonus. This season is going to ROCK.

[@abimopectore6859]

Another series of meeting 5 comedians I never heard of before but will always carry in my heart after these 10 weeks

[@julieb7229]

Inside No. 9 (Steve Pemberton) is a great show. It's on Britbox in the U.S. The second episode, "A Quiet Night In" had me hooked.

[@Adam-ds1ik]

Also, if you haven't seen Nick Muhammad in Ted Lasso that is definitely worth your time

[@johnjohnson8575]

@@Adam-ds1ik That's where I know him from!

[@rodrigomarinho1807]

​@@Adam-ds1ikalso on some ep of 8oo10c as Mr swallow

[@MyBiPolarBearMax]

Every time

[@ab0m1nat1on9]

This is the very first series that I'm totally unfamiliar with the entire casts work, and 5 minutes in I'm doubled over laughing. This show really is magic

[@carolineben-ari2798]

Nick Mohammed was Nate in the fantastic Ted Lasso show.

[@kingofcarrotflowers2930]

steve pamberton was like in 50% of all the british movies

[@ab0m1nat1on9]

@@carolineben-ari2798 it's on my list but I've yet to get around to seeing it. I do recognize Nick from an appearance as Mr Swallow on 8 out of 10 cats does countdown.

[@ab0m1nat1on9]

@@kingofcarrotflowers2930 unfortunately I'm an American who mostly watches panel shows

[@carolineben-ari2798]

@@ab0m1nat1on9 I didn't enjoy his Mr. Swallow appearance, but he was very strong in Ted Lasso (which is an absolutely amazing show and I've watched it a bazillion times).

[@BeccaB529]

The amount of egg puns and names just cracked me up! 17:09 Yolkstone Population half a dozen Fryday Beautiful day-sunny side up Eggbert Nobacon The poachers. . . Shelly Omelet Express

[@DrZaius3141]

Krackatoa

[@user-de9dj4ls8i]

"Starting off with my middle name: Danger and Eggs" (Al Eggs Horne) lollll

[@Rosalind-butNotThatOne]

"having a-laid all risk"

[@heatherstephenson3559]

It was the best, Steve's egg task video was everything. I kind of expected him to day they 'soldier on' instead of 'go on' at the end. 😊😅

[@kellyheidel4337]

I’ve got 5 new friends to meet! Thank you, Taskmaster!!

[@Tonyhouse1168]

I had a friend once. If I’d known the difference between anecdote and antidote, he’d still be alive. He got bit by a snake and I was trying to read him short stories :/

[@infinitelyrare]

I was at the Series 17 premiere and Q&A with Greg and Alex in NY and it was so damn fun watching this episode in a room full of Taskmaster fans as we were all discovering what a fun group of contestants this will be. Can't wait for the rest of this series to unfold!!!!!

[@gregh988]

Any notable questions and answers you’re willing to share?

[@BeccaB529]

Yes, please share!

[@princessthyemis]

whaaaat?!!? That sounds like SO MUCH FUN!!!!!! Wish I could've gone! Oh man that sounds amazinggg!

[@scully47]

Being with other Taskmaster fans would be so cool. I can’t get family and friends to watch it.

[@BeccaB529]

@@scully47 Hopefully when the VR version comes out, we can play with other fans!

[@jennatodd4664]

I don’t know how this show keeps managing to top itself with casting but just one episode in and I’m already more than happy for any one of these people to win.

[@francesgardner7070]

Greg’s portrait this series looks like Jamali’s photo task 😂

[@RealBradMiller]

Not by boy Jamali Maddox!!

[@BeccaB529]

Totally!

[@me-wowlk7402]

Nick is so lovely it took me about five minutes to realize that I already root for him :)

[@tomaszencore6100]

Steve Pemberton is the final boss of dad jokes

[@threethousandbees7260]

Wasn't prepared for one of them to dress as a vampire

[@mattbriddell9246]

I thought he looked like a cross between Eddie Munster and John Travolta in that getup

[@chris...9497]

Makes sense to me. We've had a Wonder Womanish person, an Evel Knevel-ish person, and a Devo-ish person that caused most people to be uncomfortably aware of his crotch. And that's just a sample. Vampire? Meh.

[@carolineboon5647]

​@@chris...9497not Devo, Bruce Lee.

[@chris...9497]

The yellow suit threw me.@@carolineboon5647

[@guyjackson132]

​@@carolineboon5647 And is presently playing a VR character of "Aristotle" in Netflix's "3 Body Problem".

[@jackwang9536]

TM nerdy trivia alert: 1) The live task is a variation of the "draw a monster and make it (meaner, cuter, sexier) " in the Aussie series. Such a great party game! 2) According to the podcast, John Robins came up with the "Make Marmite" task in Season 5 while drinking with Alex and Tim Key.

[@josephchreim1185]

They had that monster task in the UK series with Richard Herring etc (series 10?) if I remember correctly

[@zacharywiseman7276]

I am soooooo happy to see Steve Pemberton on Taskmaster! Inside No 9 is genuinely the greatest anthology show since the Twilight Zone! If anyone hasn’t seen it, they need to immediately!

[@kirnpu]

Going to check it out now...

[@princessglitterbutt5984]

I love how greg thought Joann was referring to defecating the egg but every woman immediately understood what she rlly meant 😂😂😂

[@junghunt8645]

I think most men did too. Greg has a bit of an innocent mind sometimes.

[@fancifuldevices]

You could see what’s her face laughing.

[@CYDeviant]

Sophie really did remind me of Johnny Vegas and then she fucking said it... I swear that killed me

[@user-fl3sr2kh5c]

Team task on episode 1 … I love the use of this camera when Alex pops up with Nick’s team

[@treehuggingbuddhist]

I would love to know the artist’s involved in creating Greg’s portrait for each season. For me, they set the mood for the contestants and the tasks. Nicely done!❤

[@nohandle508]

Agree! And also look at the TM house this season, so sharp! Excellent work

[@FoCoPuffs]

Thank you thank you from the US. Alex and Greg were great on Seth Meyers.

[@imakeitwhynot]

Every season when I see the new cast I ALWAYS think "Nah, not as good as the last cast", and EVERY season by the end of each first episode I think "I like this cast".

[@-c3202]

Tbf to Sophie, the middle of rivers absolutely can trap and kill you by sucking down your feet, which is why you typically wear quick-release waders if doing stuff in the middle of a river like that (of course, this varies by the actual makeup of river beds in different places)

[@MrFetusPretzel]

"egg babies" was clearly the best

[@componentsinmotion4683]

"glug gravy" should've scored higher than it did, though

[@kellyheidel4337]

Is it too early to be glued to my screen?

[@MadcapShambleton]

Still taking in Series 16...but as Lord Davies said about the start of that one "And we're off!" This one is off to a proper cracking start.

[@WonderWhatHappened]

Here we have 5 people I don't know or vaguely know that I grew to love in just one episode.

[@edgeman1135]

I love both the Australian and the New Zealand versions of the show, but I honestly did miss Alex and Greg. I can't wait to see the rest of the season!

[@Klutech]

I heartily agree with your assessment of the NZL and AUS versions. Tom Gleeson is, imo, pretty comparable to Greg as TM with "lesser Tom" bringing a unique flavour to the role as assistant. My only complaint is the Dull as dishwater TM on NZL's version, Jeremy Wells. Paul Williams, however, was perfectly cast.

[@mremumerm]

@@Klutech i think they did a great job in the UK version of casting a great Paul Williams role

[@rcrdtlo]

You need to watch the Norwegian

[@v0dka1ce]

They borrowed the studio task from Taskmaster Australia. 🎉

[@kittykat490]

Oh I'm already in love with little gleeful dracula Nick 😭

[@Zonorheso]

Excellent first episode, but no "what have we learned today" from Greg at the end??? Heartbreaking

[@cate0843]

One can hope that it was edited out due to time because of the tiebreaker and it happens the rest of the series!

[@BluntArrows]

I know, I'm enough of a TM addict to hang onto the last seconds, just to find out just what I've learned each episode. Alas, this leaves me with so many questions, now. Almost like an anthrophomorphic exsistential sausage.

[@nohandle508]

@@BluntArrows 5 points for your humanity!

[@tihinen92]

I’m less than ten minutes in and I already love Nick’s energy. Very excited for this cast and this series!

[@gryndyl]

I like how every season there is at least one contestant that is pure madness scarce contained by a human form.

[@b.d.hampton]

Hurray for series 17. It was great to see Alex Horne and Greg Davies on with Seth Myers this week.

[@smartawesome376]

I discovered this show a couple months ago. Now I'm addicted. Thanks for making it free tho

[@RealBradMiller]

I found it during the pandemic, searching for Old Gregg, something I watched in High School... And found Noel Fielding in this weird show... And after two episodes I was HOOKED!!!! That was three years ago... I have rewatched every season several times over... 😂 Much love from southern Ohio!

[@craigstaley352]

Not enough people here are giving credit to the "hear some bangers" pun. It's such a terrible dad joke, and is amazing!

[@BixLovesMiley]

I don't get it though, english is not my first language, can you help?

[@chloelangridge9548]

@@BixLovesMiley ‘Bangers’ is a slang term for ‘great songs’ (like you’d hear at a festival) but also a slang term for sausages ☺️

[@BixLovesMiley]

@@chloelangridge9548 ahhh I was aware of the musical meaning, but not of the food one. Thanks!!

[@MutchGames]

Always excited when we get to fall in love with 5 new contestants. Absolutely loved the line if you have any douby about the risk, ask the production crew about the two hour meeting

[@llynllydaw]

And he said on the podcast that that was absolutely true, not just a joke.

[@MutchGames]

@@llynllydaw I had no doubt since professionally I'm an entertainment engineer

[@super-mollio]

I watch Taskmaster as kind of... a positive and motivating medium during my work day. I'll put on an entire series and zone in at certain moments-- hear some laughter-- catch some wonderful tunes from the Horne Section... but for the last, I dunno, few months, this has been borderline therapeutic. Today, I easily watched this episode 12 times, I'm currently at it again, thoroughly enjoying being ALIVE, because Taskmaster exists. (Thank you, Alex Horne, for giving me something to genuinely look forward to-- and a little man to love from afar.)

[@shjl4593]

This is precisely what I do and feel. Almost eerily so.If you haven't checked out No More Jockeys, please add it to your treatment plan (go in order). Got me through the pandemic.

[@shawnstum5323]

Me seeing Nick in every promo for the season: goofy little vampire guy Me seeing Nick for the first time in the studio: Oh no. Hes hot 😍

[@civildissension]

Nearly the same thought here. Real pleasant and charismatic guy. You actually don’t see that a lot on taskmaster - just straight pleasantry

[@MattGreenfield]

From the promos I was sure the vampire gag would get tedious fast. But he's absolutely adorable. My instant favourite!

[@matrickjohnson6246]

Steve's giving me good Tim Vine energy, and that excites me.

[@whatevs00]

YES

[@iliketrains3495]

"It doesn't look he plays for Liverpool, he plays for Authenti-City"

[@Wizard_Level_1]

Weeee'reee back baby! The Kiwis and Aussies are great, but it's this show here, these two hosts, this director, this producer, this editor and everyone else that works on this show that really shines!

[@Mordantine]

This was the original format and it was a roaring success in the UK so it was exported elsewhere. I’m going to be honest and say I doubt it would have a US version purely because US celebrities/comics would not be as willing to poke fun at themselves in these silly tasks as much as the Brits, Aussies or Kiwis.

[@Wizard_Level_1]

@@Mordantine They did have a US version. It got a single season, and it failed miserably. It tried to copy the British format too closely and American comedy is a bit different so it didn't really work.

[@nancyscogin7549]

Thanks from the USA. It was great seeing you two on Seth Meyers!

[@RealBradMiller]

It was a pleasant surprise. I think they even filmed a show in NY!

[@anja_b2904]

38:39 that "hi greg" gave "hi Barbie, hi Ken" energy

[@super-mollio]

Legz Akimbo! -- a WONDERFUL reference to The League of Gentlemen! We are SO LUCKY to get to see Steve like this; I am BEYOND thrilled. It makes me so glad to be Local! (We didn't burn him!)

[@markharding6342]

A wonderful show hosted by Greg Davies and Alex Danger-Eggs Horn.

[@allendekrey6112]

I look forward to this more than I do the Superbowl.

[@murrothbro195]

I look forward to this more than I look forward to the Scotties Canadian Women's Curling Championship. But only slightly.

[@catheriner999]

The editing on the egg task where Nick is throwing the brick and then the shot of the crow, and then the crow eating the egg - perfect.

[@ofenkartoffeldiebin]

The sausage banter and drawings absolutely killed me 🤣

[@jero37]

Oh yay! A series where the contestants are all graceful in failure. It's nice to see that sort of attitude, I think this is once more a series I will not be able to pick who to root for.

[@danteschrotenboer8992]

What have we learned today? We've learned that if your in a life threatening situation and ask Alex to save you. The cold hairy sausage will do nothing but write down your lasts words.

[@MrRaftakis]

Sophie is hilarious! I have never seen Alex laugh so much like he did in this episode!

[@doctorsuave]

So excited and glad that this show gets it with regards to international distribution

[@mariebrown4966]

I'm thrilled to be able to watch Taskmaster on KZbin.

[@jamesm28]

Taskmaster has been on KZbin for years, and they even have Taskmaster shows from other countries on here as well

[@mariebrown4966]

@@jamesm28 I'm still thrilled lol

[@jamesm28]

@@mariebrown4966 Me too, I love Taskmaster!

[@hanboi7]

From this episode alone, I know Sophie is going to be one of my favourite contestants. Her absolute confusion during the blinds painting task made me genuinely laugh out loud

[@eightskulls]

Let's go! First episode of the new season of Taskmaster dropping on my birthday! What a good way to celebrate haha

[@moogarland]

Happy Birthday! 🎉

[@BeccaB529]

Have a great birthday weekend! Your time starts now.

[@betr8er896]

Thanks so much for making this available to everyone, much appreciated!

[@DNTXPCTMCH]

I cannot get enough of Greg and Alex.😂❤

[@morganleavitt8053]

This show helps keep the horrors of living in America's politics away for a short time but for that I am forever grateful!

[@dendroleon]

'she's hoping to hear some bangers' oh steve

[@sassy1230]

Just noticed that they edited out Nick's reflection in the water 28:08 (Vampires have no reflection)

[@tsotate]

Good eye! I didn't catch that at all, but it's the kind of attention to detail we've done to expect of the Taskmaster editing team.

[@lenochod6]

I did not notice that, that is so clever.

[@DJChamber]

Amazing episode, really great lineup of contestants for this series. Steve's weird and wonderful mind seems absolutely perfect for Taskmaster tasks.

[@ztoical]

‘I was going to add it to the rest of my eggs for safety’ 😂😂😂😂😂

[@sirwolf3617]

I'm an American and I've seen every episode of this show amongst other BBC panel shows and regular shows and I love it. Taskmaster and Big Fat Quiz has introduced me to some absolutely fucking hilarious comedians and actors. Yall really are a country of talent in my eyes.

[@pennybuskin9105]

At last, felt like an addict waiting for a fix. Thank you from South Africa

[@somefreshbread]

Thank you so much for whatever y'all had to do to get this online in the US straightaway. So glad I don't have to steal it anymore.

[@ChriPhenix]

Nick is ridiculously adorable and Sophie is going to be the one that makes me laugh the most. I already love this cast.

[@ceostudio]

Omg!!! It’s all happening so fast! Excited for another season and Nick of course 😂

[@GlueNotGlitter]

Loved you two on Late Night with Seth Myers. Hopefully that appearance was all for getting TM on North America airwaves. Would be lovely to see you more often. xoxox from Vancouver, Canada 🇨🇦

[@bleachedbonez]

I just love how unphased by Nick's costume I was when I first saw it. It was just "yep, makes sense"

[@Sunprism]

19:10 I love this moment out of context

[@Bcsmith333]

This was a great first episode, I'm so excited to see the rest of the series! Sophie in the river had me cracking up!

[@jakeshapiro389]

they were just on Seth Meyers and that's the only reason I got any one in my family to watch this show, after I've binged it over and over again for 16 seasons 😂

[@maxi9460]

Local poachers chasing the egg😂 Brilliant word play

[@nannyalberte]

I absolutely love that you're so kind to upload the new episodes so fast. I can't express how grateful I am :)

[@laioren]

YES!!! The Taskmaster episodes must flow.

[@idachoy1863]

What a terrific start of a new series. I love Steve’s puns. The two words team task was brilliant.

[@Jdddddddd621]

Thank you for continuing to give us all this great content on KZbin. Really amazing stuff.

[@pigship1]

Thank you so much for posting this so quickly for the sake of us overseas viewers!! This is the best show EVER!!❤

[@nickstravels]

What an awesome choice of contestants. The sheer variety of styles sets this up to be an amazing series. Loved every minute of this. Thanks for sharing on KZbin so that us fans of the show that are located far and wide around the globe can enjoy the madness that is Taskmaster.

[@MaSoldierSide]

What did we learn today tho??? WHAT DID WE LEARN, GREG????

[@Tonyhouse1168]

Reminds me of Randy Feltface (:

[@BixLovesMiley]

You're right!