8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown is a crossover between the panel games "8 Out of 10 Cats" and "Countdown". The show follows the format of "Countdown", but with hosts and contestants from "8 Out of 10 Cats", and an emphasis on humour. The first episode aired as part of Channel 4's "mash-up night" on 2 January 2012; the first full series was aired in July 2013 and multiple series have since been commissioned. Episodes feature Jimmy Carr as host; two teams of two contestants feature in most episodes, with Sean Lock
8 Out of 10 Cats subject. 2015 was the only year since the show began in 2005 in which a full series was not broadcast (although there have so far been no shows in 2018). Two Christmas Specials however were filmed for airing on 24 and 30 December 2015. "8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown" however aired for a total of 24 episodes throughout 2015. The current rounds featured on "8 Out of 10 Cats" are: Until series 8 there were four rounds during the game, but it has since been reduced to three. The points often do not add up correctly, as the