Taskmaster (2015): episodes, history and where to watch

AT A GLANCE

Taskmaster first went out in July 2015 on Dave (now Channel 4). It is still being made, with 22 series and 198 episodes so far. In the UK you can usually find it on Channel 4 streaming and the official YouTube channel.

entertainment
comedy
british
More from the 2010s

Ask if we have it See rentals

Why it is worth your time

Greg Davies sets five comedians absurd tasks and Alex Horne records the results. Simple, ingenious and endlessly rewatchable.

The details

First broadcast: 28 July 2015
Originally on: Dave (now Channel 4)
On air: 2015–now
Series: 22
Episodes: 198
Typical length: 60 minutes
Genres: Comedy
Usually found on: Channel 4 streaming and the official YouTube channel
First episode: “Melon Buffet”

Watching it the official way

Older programmes move between broadcasters, streaming services and DVD releases as rights are sold and resold. Paying the rights holder keeps archives alive and pays the people who made them.

The BritCast TV library changes with sources and rights, so we never promise a title before checking. Ask us and we will look, or try a day free and search for yourself.

Taskmaster: quick answers

When did Taskmaster start?

On 28 July 2015, on Dave (now Channel 4).

How many episodes of Taskmaster are there?

198 had been broadcast by 14 October 2026, across 22 series.

Where can I watch Taskmaster now?

Officially it is usually on Channel 4 streaming and the official YouTube channel, though rights change.

Dates and episode counts from TVmaze (2026-10-14), CC BY-SA 4.0. Artwork © its owners, shown only to identify the programme.