Sam Campbell's Greatest Moments | Taskmaster

[@MontyMonferno]

didn’t know what to expect when first seeing sam, but he’s gotta be one of my favourites of all time. “are you a child of divorce?” is still one of the funniest lines ever on taskmaster

[@CaesarTjalbo]

But only after having confirmed first that, yes, he could ask questions.

[@Hexen_Wulf]

Every season there is one comedian I've never heard of in my life who ends up becoming my favorite. Sam was this season, then you've got Ed Gamble, John Kearns, Fern Brady (Okay, so two that season), etc.

[@cix8836]

interupting the show for permission to ask a question only to ask THAT is just the most fantastic moment

[@buudorobuudronovich1507]

He's Australian, right? So his banter bar has been set high from birth.

[@slipbizkit]

Then followed by his reaction the near equal weight of the teddy n leaf blower 😂

[@gabrieldinix]

One of my favorite moments of Sam’s was during a prize task where he just told a random story about airplanes just because everyone was telling a story, but it had nothing to do with the task

[@StarlahMutiny]

Theres a youtube short of this moment and irs amazing COBALT!

[@swordsman1062]

yeah I was waiting the whole video for that one, sad it didn’t make the cut

[@lavraieAlice]

I had forgotten how amazing this season was, each contestant was fully unhinged in a very specific and unique way and yet they all matched so well with each other

[@glockenrein]

It was such a good season!

[@timrthoward7007]

Sue Perkins was nothing special imo

[@protheu5]

@@timrthoward7007 Best insults of Alex. Not extremely creative, but wholly heartfelt.

[@DingLiren-nw2vj]

​@@timrthoward7007you need someone relatively normal like Sue to show how batshit the rest of the cast are

[@joevictor53]

This was the first season I fully watched as it aired and it was an amazing one. I didn't appreciate how good it was back then

[@PoBros.]

Sam's dedication to wearing grey in each episode just to say "It was all getting a bit grey" in episode 10 was too good

[@malenotyalc]

The gray area

[@Narokkurai]

Is that an idiom or something? I just thought it was a goofy weird thing to do.

[@dragoxk4542]

@@Narokkuraiikr, very goofy and weird. Extremely out of character for someone like Sam.

[@JLF201]

Honestly, I never noticed his clothes. I thought he was just talking about his hair.

[@StuartGelin]

He wanted to wear white but couldn't because of production and said he was happy with the grey in the end.

[@libbilation]

The fact this doesn't even include "cobalt!" and "dynamite chicks" and the roomba task... y'know, every second of Sam Campbell is his Greatest Moment.

[@davidyoung5114]

Don't forget the "Post-it Note Painting' task. He rendition of 'THE SCREAM' was amazing and incredible (according to other contestants)!

[@michaelbarry6575]

“Cobalt!” while halfway standing up, followed by the anecdote of the flight path statue is just top notch TV

[@thomasthomasson2319]

Sam remembering watching Julian on aussie TV as a kid was very sweet

[@phiphisaysunsubscribe]

Only for Julian to remark totally deadpan that it was “not one of his career highlights” 💀💀💀

[@AndrewTBP]

Well, _Hey Hey It’s Saturday_ was rubbish, and I watched it for years from 1971 until I moved out of home in 1985.

[@irwegwert]

Usually, winning the series comes at the expense of being entertaining. It's less fun to watch people win than their abject failures, but Sam's one of the few contestants that I could see as being the highlight of their series while also coming out on top. Then again, 16 was so stacked that anyone could be the highlight. Love this guy.

[@thomasthomasson2319]

Yes, I feel like that's why he's often compared to Bob, he was scored so highly because Greg was on board with his nonsense in subjective tasks

[@KyIieMinogue]

It was such a dramatic change compared to Mae who was just dull the whole way through. I’ve always wanted an all losers season as the antithesis to champion of champions because the losers of the seasons are often the funniest. I’d die for a season with Roisin, Ivo, Lucy, Joe Wilkinson and Victoria Coren Mitchell as the cast.

[@iliketrains3495]

@@thomasthomasson2319 interestingly I was looking at Jack Bernhardt's objective VS subjective contestant scores earlier and Sam actually did the second worst in subjective tasks this series, with Sue being not only the best in the series, but the sixth-best of all time; however, that's countered by the fact she is tied with David Baddiel for the worst objective score of all time. Then again I maintain Morgana was extremely overscored and she also didn't have that high of a score in subjective tasks 😅

[@iliketrains3495]

@@KyIieMinogue while it's established Loser of Losers will never happen, I agree, COC III seemed like it was going to be pretty disappointing, I think Kiell subbing in for Mae helped a lot. Also, I heard Alex Horne fancies you, and Greg likes your hot antipodean breath on his belly button.

[@SymJake]

That whole series was unhinged in the best ways.

[@QuantumHistorian]

It's a serious contender for the best series IMO or, at least, best group of guests. I think S7 is still ahead, but this one isn't far behind.

[@Taolan8472]

alex's reaction when sam said "of equal weight" tells me he sincerely wishes he had thought of that in developing that task, and the *shock* on his face for that brief moment it looked like sam was right.

[@TheYorkRose]

And I think Sam should have had extra points when he was right given that Alex didn't expect it

[@ericathompson7836]

The specific delivery of, "I've got that bucket... liiiiiined with sandpaper. Filled, to the BRIM! With matches, and fire alarms," gets me every time

[@Labergemusic]

"Woooooaaaaahhhh, how deep does this go???" one of my fav Sam quotes

[@colinpaton3304]

Particularly: "how deep does this go, Wakoma????" raising the surname sent me

[@shyamwarrier9865]

"Are you a child of divorce?" Died laughing at that part

[@KatieRuby]

I'm dumb, I didn't really understand 😂

[@Bobberation]

@@KatieRuby It's the combination of the fact that it's a non-sequitur - knowing whether or not Greg's parents are together has no impact on how heavy the boot is - and the fact that it's a weirdly personal question. Not a reference to anything in particular, just a bit of Sam Being Charmingly Weird

[@KatieRuby]

@@Bobberation haha okay good, I thought i was missing a reference 😂💖

[@Talkren]

Sam was beyond any doubt, my favorite contestant on Taskmaster. What a quick witted guy. Watching him break down during the driving task was so hilarious.

[@faselblaDer3te]

Sam stirred up everything about TM and its conventions like no other contestant if you ask me. Also, if you watch the series again, watch how Sam eventually disarms everyone and releases the most genuine laugh out of everyone on the show at least once.

[@NessaK1981]

He is a magic little gremlin

[@faselblaDer3te]

@@NessaK1981 ... from space!

[@0323252]

I think he's a comedians comedian. James Acaster alluded to this on the Offmenu podcast

[@oLivaz22]

​@0323252 very true. Every time I see him perform there's a bunch of comedians up the back watching too

[@claudiamueller5475]

Sam seems to relax more and more every episode, as if he dares to be himself more and more. He seems to be a really clever guy with a huge heart, just lovely.

[@itirms1]

"Smoking kills....weaklings" -the great Dr Cigarette 😂

[@JetPuff96]

I love how he didn’t spend his time well on vacation and it haunts him

[@ScubaFanatic60]

He was such a good companion to Julians quiet disdsin. Loved this series.

[@laurenali2930]

They had a father son energy that I loved

[@Manakuuchiha]

"quiet disdain" is the perfect way to describe Julian

[@shethjrebbell]

Sam's synaptic network is basically the many SpongeBobs running around and everything's on fire, but instead of absolute panic, everyone's just having a good time.

[@strngmgc]

Series 16 was was the perfect Taskmaster series, change my mind.

[@RiggedFish]

Every season is just perfect mate, every single one!

[@strngmgc]

@@RiggedFish they're all good but 16 is best!

[@craigstoner2632]

Its a tie with 7, for my money

[@joevictor53]

Why would I try to change your mind about facts?

[@also9825]

Sam easily one of my favourite contestants. Like a young Australian Bob Mortimer. Somewhat unhinged but hilarious 😂

[@NessaK1981]

He is imperfect perfection ❤

[@larrikins6380]

This video could be two hours long and still not include all his best bits. What a star.

[@peterjermey7235]

This was such a good cast The sues were a joy Sam and Lucy are absolutely insanely funny Julian was delightfully irritated throughout.

[@StanislavHronek]

I genuinely searched for best of Sam Campbell in taskmaster like a week ago and was sad that you guys didnt make it but its good that now its here.

[@0Zzl0lzZ0]

Nooo, this is missing "Skateboard division" and the prize task where they all tell stories. :(

[@valerielevasseur8674]

Cobalt!

[@kellyheidel4337]

I love this series! Time to rewatch in its entirety. Thank you, Taskmaster, for that privilege!!

[@itirms1]

Weekend plans sorted 😅

[@Doesntmatter12]

24 minutes 12 seconds better be EVERY Sam appearance in the series. He was absolutely brilliant and I think the archetype of what you want in a Taskmaster contestant. Sam Campbell and James Acaster. “Are you a child of divorce?” “My eyes are circles.”

[@PhilBertran]

Everybody's talking about this guy!

[@seandunne1820]

Sam and James Acaster need to be on a panel show together

[@strngmgc]

Did you listen to Sam's episode of Off Menu?

[@seandunne1820]

@@strngmgc no I tried to find it there and can't see it:(

[@strngmgc]

@@seandunne1820 It's there, try to search for his name on the podcast page and you'll see it, it was a live episode. Lucy Beaumont's Off Menu episode was also great, it was also live and came out around the same time as his, they both came out a bit after the series ended. Unfortunately YT doesn't allow links 😬

[@M077Y]

@@strngmgc No, link?

[@0323252]

@@seandunne1820 search offmenu and sam campbell

[@krock90]

Sam Campbell is like the lovechild of Bob Mortimer and a skateboard.

[@hambone.fakenamington]

i know this is about Sam but 17:04 is one of my favorite moments on Taskmaster. Lucy goes through a whole face journey after Julian’s joke.

[@oLivaz22]

I say you're a mucky bugger at least once a week since seeing it

[@adamplace1414]

I don't have a "favorite" contestant every season, but I do develop a crush on someone every season, and even though I'm a straight man, Sam was mine for series 16. The man was a gold mine of fun, and I'll be utterly delighted when he comes back for Champion of Champions.

[@marybelcourt6106]

“How deep does this gooo Wokoma?!” kills me 😂😂😂

[@thomasthomasson2319]

The best audience noise in Taskmaster history at 23:40

[@spfisterer3651]

One of the best series.... And "are you a child of divorce" lives rent free in my head...

[@OwlRTA]

I'm of the opinion that series 16 is the absolute peak of Taskmaster, and any future series can only be second to it at best. Sam is part of why

[@davidyoung5114]

The next Champion of Champions episode is going to be something special when John Robins and Sam Campbell go up against each other (and the other 3 Champions)!

[@KatieRuby]

I think Jack Dee would be a good foil for them out of s18!

[@davidyoung5114]

@@KatieRuby Agreed!

[@AdjectiveOtter]

I’m feeling Rosie Jones.

[@meepmorpmix]

@@AdjectiveOtter agreed

[@alloallie]

I sort of wish the S18 champion would be Rosie, so that their brand of loony can be a contrast to John Robins' straightlaced persona !

[@siobhanmoore384]

surely there has to be a part 2 of his best moments

[@stephendavis6267]

Who's Sam Campbell? I only see Doctor Cigarettes here.

[@missdamenoir2830]

Smoking kills... WEAKLINGS!

[@krissdev]

0:08 This look is everything 😂😂

[@BennyDeeOz]

I always thought Sam is hilarious but assumed it wouldn’t translate across the the pond so much as he’s very much the type of comedian that we love down under and thought it might be a little too niché. So good to see the UK loves him as much too!

[@dp-g5i]

Sam was actually the only S16 contestant I knew of prior to its release because he was brought on as a writer for the Don't Hug Me I'm Scared TV series a year or two beforehand, so he had already established that his humour could work in the UK.

[@JoeBleasdaleReal]

“How deep does this go, Wokoma?!” “These are diamond chicks!” “Smoking kills…WEAKLINGS!” “My grandad gave this to me and he was in the Hindenburg!” “Are you a child of divorce?” This man is a quote *MACHINE!*

[@HappyGothGal]

The fact that their first driving lesson is teaching them red means go, yellow means beep your horn and carry on and green means wait 3 seconds then go makes me fear for England's traffic safety if these two ever do get licenses

[@crispynoodle7042]

That group was really great. I loved Sam Campbell.

[@ConstantChaos1]

I love how one of his best moments is in another persons task attempt

[@iliketrains3495]

Especially because Sam's actual attempt at that task was terrible lol

[@fundip12]

best contestant ever

[@YVogelbekdier]

one of the best

[@Maialeen]

@YVogelbekdier Let people live, oh my GOD

[@lhfirex]

Taskmaster's had so many great contestants through the years, but Sam's probably my favorite series winner.

[@Linkman95]

I've said it once and I'll say it again. I want Sam as a contestant on every episode.

[@davidyoung5114]

Where was the 'Post-it Note Painting' task? Seeing his rendition of THE SCREAM was quite memorable!

[@krissdev]

Love Sam and his energy 😂❤

[@slimcourage901]

I can't wait for "Julian Clary's Greatest Moments." Of course I expect it to be very long.

[@DatDenDude]

Sam’s face when they introduced Susan’s Mischief, was like, “no way”😳

[@morganchatham7104]

Thank you taskmaster channel we NEED more Sam!!!!!!!

[@NessaK1981]

Need more Sam? He is on House Of Games all next week!! 🎉

[@watchlistenwrite]

I love how he says “mice”

[@NessaK1981]

mIIIIcCCEEEee

[@surlycanadian]

Sam Campbell is the definition of quiet chaos.

[@yuli4ka.w]

Sam was easily my favourite taskmaster contestant, hes unhinged in the right ways 😂

[@ElyottRyan]

Sam is a comedy mad genius and I am here for it!

[@matyldawilam6358]

This season was IT, definitely best of the recent ones

[@bladechild2449]

I only have around 5 or 6 contestants in the S tier, and this guy was one of them alongside Tim Key, Tim Vine and Mark Wozniak. A genuine surprise

[@gothorama]

I can't wait to see him back on CoC

[@alexakelley2353]

i been WAITIN for this one

[@Arcturuseyes]

I truly respect Julian's sarcasm...

[@glenjamindle]

It's about time! Sam is my absolute favorite out of all series!

[@thejackdumps]

The Taskmaster team know what we want to see.

[@DJCube1701]

I do really enjoy Superkins with the welly, She's clearly doing a bit to pretend that it's far heavier than it is, only to notice part way through that it IS really heavy.

[@harryfield1197]

Hes the best. "Are you a child of divorce" 😂 he might be my favourite contestant ever!

[@solfeggietto8306]

This is the first clip I've seen with context for the 'child of divorce' quote, def makes it even more unexpected.

[@ZyilxX]

He seems like so much fun.

[@becausereal]

instant tm icon. we need part 2!

[@Zed08gjrkfn]

This video. I'm beneath it.

[@NessaK1981]

It's missing the I'M UNDERNEATH IT madness!!!

[@CthulhuInc]

sam was one of the greatest contestants ever

[@Emjay_1922]

We need a part 2

[@361Jonel]

can't belive the coinfever did'nt make it in

[@jp18449]

TMs most adorable boy

[@iliketrains3495]

What about him openly dissing the rubbish robots task? That's basically a go-to now for every subpar task that happens.

[@bewitchedia]

i think he may now be my favourite contestant of all time

[@gerlern]

Absolute legend.

[@RiggedFish]

Taskmaster helped me trough my many elbow surgeries, and yesterday on the 11th of october i had my last and Final surgery. Glad Taskmaster is there for me

[@goyasolidar]

Sam Campbell is an understated comic genius.

[@bugbear2357]

cobalt!

[@PoBros.]

@@bugbear2357 that was one of my favorite moments. I'm surprised it's not in the video!

[@DNRchist]

"COBALT!"

[@N.I.R.A.T.I.A.S.]

As an Australian I did not realise how unhinged Hey Hey It's Saturday was until I heard it explained to people who haven't seen it.

[@DogonChild]

Julian such a simple man "im good at looking, can i just do the looking"😂

[@Xintel2Go]

My all time favorite TM contestant

[@elizaheathen]

the way I need Sam and James Acaster to be on a team for TM...so bad it hurts

[@tamoorfromthe5ive]

24 minutes, that's it?!?!

[@AsbestosMuffins]

lol the moment they realized the thing was rigged. "You utter shit!"

[@Travenspear8]

“I guess he just loyks moy voyb”

[@Travenspear8]

And I’ll throw in Lucy saying “örange means göö?”

[@MeggieMags]

What about when he went behind Greg's chair in the pineapple task

[@Willow0.o]

love sam so much 🤣

[@TheCulturalBomb]

Absolute GOAT of the show. And I'd never even heard of him before he came on it.

[@hamstercom23]

Sam is cute. I've nothing else really to add to the conversation.

[@NessaK1981]

Sam is fucking HOT.

[@the0o.]

my favorite ever. sam rocks so hard

[@1gcm]

The best contestant of all time imo

[@ThenameisNiels]

6:57 it reminds me of all the stories about recruits going for a loooong loooong march, and somehow thinks, it's anywhere a good idea, to hitch a ride, from some friendly passers by., I heard of one, who got a ride, for a LOT LESS than a mile, and the friendly passers byer reported the recruit to the barracks, and had to do the ENTIRE march again xD ., and then the cyclist "helped out" :D

[@carolinalins]

Probably my favorite male contestant

[@Scumbelina55]

What a beautiful child of the sun

[@NessaK1981]

Isn't he perfection in the flesh??

[@EziosBladez]

Was that dark blue flag purple?

[@Aussiedoll1]

I swear every time I see him the more I remember him from high school 😂

[@TheBookishWitch]

God, I love him 😂