How many seasons does Only Connect have?

Only Connect has 22 seasons and 482 episodes.

Is Only Connect renewed or canceled?

Only Connect is currently returning. The next episode airs Aug 3, 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 E4) airs on Aug 3, 2026.

Only Connect

Name: Only Connect
Genre: Reality
Released: 2008-09-15
Rating: 6.4
Cast: Victoria Coren Mitchell

RETURNING22 Seasons482 Episodes★ 6.4

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NetworkBBC Four

First AiredSep 15, 2008

Last AiredJul 20, 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 E4Frenemies v MarvinsAug 3, 20263d

Cast

Victoria Coren Mitchell

Self - Host

Seasons & Episodes22 seasons · 482 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 MarvinsUPCOMING

Aug 3, 202628m

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

E5Double Features v Colonial GeeseUPCOMING

Aug 10, 202628m

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

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 482 episodes. Only Connect has been renewed and is returning for more episodes. The next episode airs on Aug 3, 2026. It has a rating of 6.4/10 based on 13 votes. The cast includes Victoria Coren Mitchell.