How many seasons does Only Connect have?

Only Connect has 22 seasons and 488 episodes.

Is Only Connect renewed or canceled?

Only Connect is currently returning. The next episode airs Sep 21, 2026.

Where can I watch Only Connect?

Only Connect is available on BBC Four.

When is the next episode of Only Connect?

The next episode of Only Connect (S22 E11) airs on Sep 21, 2026.

Only Connect

Name: Only Connect
Genre: Reality
Released: 2008-09-15
Rating: 6.464
Cast: Victoria Coren Mitchell

RETURNING22 Seasons488 Episodes★ 6.5

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NetworkBBC Four

First AiredSep 15, 2008

Last AiredAug 17, 2026

GenreReality

Runtime29 min

The fiendishly difficult quiz show in which two teams of three contestants have to find the connection between seemingly unrelated clues, where patience and lateral thinking are as vital as knowledge.

NEXT EPISODE

S22 E11Double Features v Accrual WorldSep 21, 20267d

Cast

Victoria Coren Mitchell

Self - Host

Seasons & Episodes22 seasons · 488 episodes

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E1Culture Club v Makeweights

Jul 13, 202628m

Three rowers take on a team of microbiologists.

E2Two Hearts v Ad Astra

Jul 20, 202629m

A team keen on science fiction take on three fans of science fact.

E3Sinistrals v Merseyside Eyes

Jul 27, 202628m

It's Scotland versus Southport, with the teams clashing over fiendish questions.

E4Frenemies v Marvins

Aug 3, 202628m

A line-up formed from the members of rival quiz teams takes on three Douglas Adams fans.

E5Double Features v Colonial Geese

Aug 10, 202628m

Three Rocky Horror fans take on a team of New Zealanders.

E6Accrual World v Knitwits

Aug 17, 202628m

Expect questions such as: what connects Gladiator Kim Betts, David Bowie, Pikachu and The Flash?

E7Six Sevens v Meat and Two Veg

Aug 24, 202628m

Two vegans and a carnivore take on three teachers who are hoping to kill off an annoying classroom meme.

E8Creepy Crawleys v Risk Takers

Aug 31, 202628m

There’s an EastEnders-style revelation as a family team face three former work colleagues.

E9Culture Club v Ad Astra

Sep 7, 202628m

The microbiologists are back, this time facing a returning family of stargazers.

E10Marvins v Merseyside Eyes

Sep 14, 202628m

Three fans of a paranoid android take on a team of Merseysiders.

E11

E11Double Features v Accrual WorldUPCOMING

Sep 21, 202628m

Six people return to battle it out for a place in the next round – and three of them are going home.

About Only Connect

Only Connect is a reality series on BBC Four. The show first aired on Sep 15, 2008 and currently has 22 seasons and 488 episodes. Only Connect has been renewed and is returning for more episodes. The next episode airs on Sep 21, 2026. It has a rating of 6.5/10 based on 14 votes. The cast includes Victoria Coren Mitchell.