Taskmaster season 22 premiere date confirmed for September 3
Taskmaster season 22 premieres Thursday, September 3, 2026, on Channel 4 in the UK at 9 p.m. and worldwide on the Taskmaster YouTube channel at 10 p.m. BST. Richard Ayoade, Matt Lucas, Chloe Petts, Isy Suttie, and Nina Conti join Greg Davies and Alex Horne for ten weeks of the show's signature absurd challenges.
Channel 4 has officially confirmed the start date for the long-running comedy game show's 22nd series, ending months of anticipation since the cast was announced earlier this summer. For U.S. viewers, new episodes will drop weekly at 5 p.m. Eastern on YouTube, according to Vulture.
Key Takeaways
- Taskmaster series 22 debuts September 3, 2026, on Channel 4 and the Taskmaster YouTube channel.
- The five contestants are Richard Ayoade, Matt Lucas, Chloe Petts, Isy Suttie, and Nina Conti.
- This season features an ancient Greece theme and classic Taskmaster chaos.
- An Oscar winner has already filmed a future season, and a spin-off pilot is in development.
When does Taskmaster season 22 premiere?
The premiere lands on Thursday, September 3, 2026. UK audiences can watch live on Channel 4 at 9 p.m., while international fans can stream on the official Taskmaster YouTube channel at 10 p.m. BST the same night.
As with recent series, episodes will release weekly rather than all at once, giving viewers a full ten-week run of new material. If you have been waiting for a fresh batch of baffling assignments, the countdown is nearly over.
Who is in the Taskmaster season 22 cast?
Greg Davies returns as the all-powerful Taskmaster, handing out points and withering verdicts, while show creator Alex Horne sets and supervises each task. The five contestants bring a mix of household names and rising comedy talent.
Richard Ayoade, best known for The IT Crowd, has been on a recent tear, nearly winning the first season of Last One Laughing and landing a role in the upcoming sixth season of Only Murders in the Building. Matt Lucas, co-creator of Little Britain and a former Great British Bake Off host, rounds out the most familiar faces.
Chloe Petts, Isy Suttie, and Nina Conti represent stand-up, musical comedy, and ventriloquism respectively. Suttie played Dobby in Peep Show, while Conti's puppet Monkey act has toured internationally. Petts has built a strong live following and appeared on panel shows including Have I Got News For You.
What challenges can fans expect this season?
A newly released trailer teases more of the sublime silliness that has made Taskmaster a comfort watch for years. According to the season's press release, contestants will crawl through secret tunnels, look for faces on toast, go on holiday with shoes, and make interesting use of their armpits.
Radio Times notes that this series carries an ancient Greece theme, arriving at a moment when Christopher Nolan's blockbuster The Odyssey has renewed public interest in classical mythology. Whether that theme shapes every task remains to be seen, but the preview footage suggests the usual blend of creative chaos.
What's next for Taskmaster after season 22?
The show's future looks secure beyond this run. Channel 4 has confirmed that an Oscar-winning celebrity has already filmed a future season, though their identity remains a mystery. The broadcaster has also commissioned a pilot for a new game show set in the Taskmaster universe.
For more on major TV and entertainment announcements, browse our Celebrity Breaking News coverage. With hundreds of past episodes already on YouTube, newcomers still have plenty of time to catch up before September 3.