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59 episodes · Dec 21, 2009
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- S0E1
Champion of Champions: Crossworders v Rugby Boys
Dec 21, 200929mThe Crossworders, champions of series one, return to challenge the kings of series two, the Rugby Boys.
- S0E2
Children in Need Special: Wheel Men v Larks
Nov 15, 201029mThe cunning wiles of the Wheel Men (Rev Richard Coles, Adam Hart-Davis, and Grub Smith) take on the combined brains of the Larks (Michael Bywater, Sir Andrew Motion, and Stuart Maconie).
- S0E3
Champion of Champions: Gamblers v Epicureans
Jan 10, 201129mThe Gamblers, the winners of series three, square up to the Epicureans, the winners of series four.
- S0E4
University Challenge Special: Crossworders v University Challengers
Jan 17, 201129mUndefeated champions of champions, the Crossworders, risk their reputation by confronting the awesome brainpower of the University Challengers, captained by the illustrious Alex Guttenplan.
- S0E5
Comic Relief Special: Treesome v Larks
Mar 14, 201129mThe Treesome (Brian Sewell, Adam Hart-Davis, and Grub Smith) lock intellectual brains with the Larks (Michael Bywater, Sir Andrew Motion, and Stuart Maconie).
- S0E6
Children in Need Special: Great Believers v Free Speakers
Nov 14, 201129mThe cunning wiles of the Great Believers (Nick Hornby, Dame Joan Bakewell, and John Lloyd) take on the combined brains of the Free Speakers (Ian Hislop, Simon Singh, and John Sessions).
- S0E7
Wall Night 1 (1)
Dec 12, 201129mEight seasoned Only Connect teams return to take part in a Connecting Wall mini-tournament.
- S0E8
Wall Night 1 (2)
Dec 12, 201129mThe semi-finals and final of the mini-tournament, plus wall-solving tales from celebrity alumni.
- S0E9
Champion of Champions: Crossworders v Epicureans
Jan 2, 201229mSeries 3 & 4 champions the Epicureans take on Series 1 & 2 champions the Crossworders.
- S0E10
Mastermind Special: Crossworders v Masterminders
Jan 9, 201229mA trio of Mastermind series winners take on Only Connect champions the Crossworders.
- S0E11
Wall Night 2 (1)
Jan 30, 201229mEight seasoned Only Connect teams return to take part in a Connecting Wall mini-tournament.
- S0E12
Wall Night 2 (2)
Jan 30, 201229mThe semi-finals and final of the mini-tournament featuring seasoned Only Connect teams, plus wall-solving tales from celebrity alumni.
- S0E13
Sport Relief Special: Cutters v Backhanders
Mar 19, 201229mThe Cutters (Nick Hornby, Mark Gatiss, and Samira Ahmed) take on the combined wits of the Backhanders (Ian Hislop, Stephen Mangan, and Allison Pearson).
- S0E14
Children in Need Special: Goldfingers v Fowls
Nov 12, 201229mThe cunning wiles of the Goldfingers (Charlie Higson, Daisy Goodwin, and Matthew Parris) take on the combined brains of the Fowls (Rosie Boycott, Richard Osman, and Clarke Carlisle).
- S0E15
Champion of Champions: Analysts v Scribes
Jan 7, 201329mSeries 5 champions the Analysts take on Series 6 champions the Scribes in a bid to be named Only Connect Champion of Champions.
- S0E16
Special: Eggheads v Davids
Jan 14, 201329mThree Eggheads take on three champion captains all called David.
- S0E17
Comic Relief Special 2013: Neuromantics v Muppets
Mar 11, 201329mThe Neuromantics (Charlie Higson, Rufus Hound, and Baroness Susan Greenfield) take on the combined wits of the Muppets (David Mitchell, Rosie Boycott, and Bill Turnbull).
- S0E18
Children in Need Special: Scrabblers v The Balding Team
Nov 11, 201329mThe Balding Team (Clare Balding, Clive Anderson, and Sir Simon Jenkins) take on the Scrabblers (Alice Arnold, Konnie Huq, and John Finnemore).
- S0E19
Sport Relief Special: Scribblers v Terriers
Mar 17, 201429mThe Scribblers (Alice Arnold, Charlie Brooker, and Ed Smith) take on the Terriers (Clare Balding, Val McDermid, and Joshua Levine).
- S0E20
Children in Need Special: Noggins v Curiosities
Nov 10, 201429mThe Noggins (Robert Peston, Patrick Marber, and Sophie Grigson), face the Curiosities (Kevin Eldon, Professor Steve Jones, and Kate Mosse).
- S0E21
Comic Relief Special: Waterbabies v Tillers
Mar 9, 201529mThe Waterbabies (Reeta Chakrabarti, Tom Holland, and captain Patrick Marber) compete against the Tillers (Katie Derham, Steve Pemberton, and their captain, Professor Steve Jones).
- S0E22
Children in Need Special: Music Monkeys v Chess Pieces
Nov 9, 201529mThe Music Monkeys, featuring captain David Baddiel with Clemency Burton-Hill and Philip Hensher, square up to the Chess Pieces, a team lead by Hugh Dennis and featuring Bonnie Greer and AN Wilson.
- S0E23
Sport Relief Special: Royal III v BBC
Mar 14, 201629mThe Royal III - David Baddiel, Dr John Cooper Clarke, and Philippa Gregory - square up to the BBC - Hugh Dennis, Julian Lloyd Webber, and Lynne Truss.
- S0E24
Champion of Champions: Europhiles v String Section
Dec 18, 201830mSeries 9 champions the Europhiles take on Series 11 winners the String Section.
- S0E25
Sport Special: Footballers v Korfballers
Dec 19, 201830mThe Footballers and Korfballers return for a very special one-off sports special.
- S0E26
Family Special: Lasletts v Meeples
Dec 20, 201830mThe Lasletts and Meeples return for a special family edition.
- S0E27
Quiz Special: QI Elves v Inquisitors
Dec 25, 201830mThe QI Elves and Inquisitors compete in a special edition of the quiz.
- S0E28
Travel Special: Globetrotters v Eurovisionaries
Dec 30, 201930mTwo former teams with a connection to travel return.
- S0E29
Happy Hour Special: Alesmen v Cosmopolitans
Jan 1, 202030mTwo former teams with a connection to drinks return for a happy hour special.
- S0E30
Education: Clareites v Beaks
Jan 2, 202030mTwo former teams with a connection to education return for a special.
- S0E31
Champion of Champions: Verbivores v Escapologists
Jan 3, 202030mSeries 12 champions the Verbivores take on series 13 champions the Escapologists.
- S0E32
Christmas Special: Edwards Family v Wrights
Dec 29, 202030mTwo favourite family teams from previous series return for a family-themed Christmas special.
- S0E33
North and South Special: Scunthorpe Scholars v Oxonians
Dec 30, 202030mTwo favourite teams from previous series – one from the north and one from the south - return for a very special episode with a geographical flavour.
- S0E34
Doctors Special: Medics v Gallifreyans
Dec 31, 202030mSix favourite contestants from previous series return for a one-off special themed around doctors.
- S0E35
Music Special: Festival Fans v Choristers
Jan 1, 202130mTwo favourite teams from previous series return for a very special musical episode.
S0E36Christmas Special: Turophiles v Corkscrews
Dec 27, 202130mTwo favourite teams from previous series return for an evening of cheese, wine, and Christmas quizzing.
S0E37The Birds and the Bees Special: Birdwatchers v Beekeepers
Dec 28, 202130mTwo teams from previous series – the Birdwatchers and the Beekeepers - return for a special episode.
S0E38Cold Special: Nordiphiles v Apres Skiers
Dec 29, 202130mThe Nordiphiles and Apres Skiers return for a very special and chilly episode.
S0E39Champion of Champions: 007s v Puzzle Hunters
Dec 30, 202130mSeries 15's champions, the 007s, take on Series 16's champions, the Puzzle Hunters.
S0E40Christmas Special: Polyhymnians v Channel Islanders
Dec 23, 2022It's Christmas (special) time! Mistletoe and wine, boughs of holly, jolly teams from yesteryear oozing Christmas spirit and eager to tuck into some delicious questions.
S0E41Mystery Special: Endeavours v Whodunnits
Dec 26, 2022It’s a mystery-themed special, and two teams emerge from the mists of time to attempt to solve a series of mysterious puzzles.
S0E42Love Special: Part-Time Poets v Romantics
Dec 27, 2022In this love-themed special, two teams from previous series have been lured out of retirement by the prospect of some lovely questions.
S0E43Champion of Champions: Dicers v Data Wizards
Dec 28, 2022Two all-conquering teams from previous series battle for the title of champion of champions – the Dicers (Series 14) and the Data Wizards (Series 17).
S0E44Christmas Special: Relatives v Muppets
Dec 19, 202328mA special festive edition, where two family teams return for a yuletide battle of wits.
S0E45Fashion Special: Dandies v Peacocks
Dec 20, 202328mTwo fashionable teams from yesteryear return to strut their stuff.
S0E46Boxing Special: Wrestlers v Arrowheads
Dec 26, 202329mThere’s been a mix-up, but never mind: two ‘sporting’ teams from previous series have returned to fight it out.
S0E47Politics Special: Politicians v Activists
Dec 28, 202328mPrevious contestants return – professional politicians, including a real, live Conservative MP (correct at time of recording), face a team of activists.
S0E48Royal Special: Vikings v Antiquarians
Dec 23, 202429mTwo teams from previous series return for a battle royal, and the questions are as tricky as ever.
S0E49Christmas Special: Mothers Ruined v Godyn Family
Dec 24, 202429mIt’s Christmas, and two family teams return for Only Connect’s most Christmassy Christmas special yet.
S0E50Books Special: Orwellians v Jillies
Dec 26, 202429mTwo teams from previous series, both taking their names from giants of literature, face fiendish, bookish questions.
S0E51BBC Special: Bankers v Science Writers
Dec 27, 202429mTeams from the first series return to celebrate 60 years of BBC Two.
S0E52Transatlantic Special: Cinephiles v Harlequins
Dec 30, 202429mAnything and everything relating to the ‘special relationship’ is on the cards, as two British quizzers and their US captain take on a British captain and his two US teammates.
S0E53Single Special: Brews v Irregulars
Dec 31, 202429mIt’s the ‘single special’, celebrating singles, solos, and everything that comes in groups of one.
S0E54Sounds Special: Record Collectors v Jukeboxers
Jan 1, 202530mTwo teams from previous series return, but there’s a twist to the format – nearly all the questions are audio only.
S0E55Champion of Champions: Strigiformes v Thrifters
Jan 2, 202529mIt’s everyone’s dream to be a champion, and it’s every champion’s dream to beat another champion. Now is their chance.
S0E56The Only Connect Pub Quiz: Hopsters v Taverners
Dec 23, 202529mCharge your glasses, it’s the Only Connect Pub Quiz! The format has been tweaked, and the budget has been blown on several packs of pork scratchings.
S0E57Christmas Special: Whitcombes v Gardners
Dec 24, 202529mIt’s Christmas, and two families from series gone by have battled traffic jams and rail replacement bus services to come together and play an exasperating game.
S0E58Law Special: Cartophiles v Harmonics
Dec 30, 202529mThe law is under the spotlight in this episode. As indeed is a judge’s wig, which turns out to be surprisingly itchy.
S0E59Third-Place Play-Off Play-Off Special: Poptimists v Ramblers
Dec 31, 202529mEver wondered who would triumph if the winners of the third-place play-off from one series took on the winners of the play-off from another?