8 Out of 10 Cats

8 Out of 10 Cats

On E4, Channel 4

2005–202122 seasons241 episodes7.2 / 10

A lighthearted, irreverent British panel show built on topical humour and celebrity banter, designed for casual weekly viewing.

A weekly, topical panel show based around a huge series of opinion poll surveys carried out around Britain.

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Questions people ask

  • Is 8 Out of 10 Cats scary? No. Less frightening than 92% of series.

  • Is 8 Out of 10 Cats sad? No. Less sad than 92% of series.

  • Is 8 Out of 10 Cats easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 91% of series.

  • Is 8 Out of 10 Cats violent? Barely. Less violent than 89% of series.

  • Does 8 Out of 10 Cats leave you hopeful? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

70/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity75

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise93

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love46

How much audiences actually like it

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Like 8 Out of 10 Cats

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Like 8 Out of 10 Cats, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like 8 Out of 10 Cats, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like 8 Out of 10 Cats, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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