Pointless

Name: Pointless
Genre: Reality
Released: 2009-08-24
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Alexander Armstrong

RETURNING36 Seasons1,907 Episodes★ 6.5

Pointless is a reality series on BBC One that premiered in 2009, with 36 seasons and 1,907 episodes to date. Its most recent episode aired on Oct 8, 2026, and more episodes are on the way.

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NetworkBBC One

First AiredAug 24, 2009

Last AiredOct 8, 2026

GenreReality

Runtime43 min

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited Kingdom

ProductionRemarkable Entertainment

Quiz in which contestants try to score as few points as possible by plumbing the depths of their general knowledge to come up with the answers no-one else can think of.

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Cast

Alexander Armstrong

Self - Presenter

Seasons & Episodes36 seasons · 1907 episodes

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E1Episode 1

Sep 18, 202643m

Music hits have players, Lucy Porter and Alexander looking for obscure answers.

E2Episode 2

Sep 21, 202643m

Lucy Porter has all the facts about Africa and comets. Who will win?

E3Episode 3

Sep 22, 202643m

Michael Ball takes up residence at the Pointless laptop for his newest gig as co-host.

E4Episode 4

Sep 23, 202643m

Michael Ball is full of 'beans' as he joins Alexander Armstrong.

E5Episode 5

Sep 24, 202643m

It's Scottish football testing players today. Thankfully, Michael Ball has all the facts.

E6Episode 6

Sep 25, 202643m

Can the players find pointless answers with their obscure knowledge about quizzes today?

E7Episode 7

Sep 28, 202643m

Michael Ball has musicals for the players. But will anyone take their final bow?

E8Episode 8

Sep 29, 202643m

US states and tea test the players. With Alexander Armstrong and Michael Ball.

E9Episode 9

Sep 30, 202643m

It's full of ups and downs as theme parks test players. Alexander Armstrong hosts.

E10Episode 10

Oct 1, 202643m

Players need low scores for words and the Proms to win the Pointless trophy.

E11Episode 11

Oct 2, 202643m

Alexander Armstrong and Michael Ball test players' knowledge of writers and lions.

E12Episode 12

Oct 5, 202643m

The music of Queen is on the board this time. Michael Ball joins Alexander as co-host.

E13Episode 13

Oct 6, 202643m

Alexander Armstrong and Michael Ball have films with missing words for the players.

E14Episode 14

Oct 7, 202643m

It's not the Palladium question Michael Ball expected, but will it prove pointless?

E15Episode 15

Oct 8, 202643m

Skyscrapers and Countryfile test the players. Michael Ball joins Alexander Armstrong.

About Pointless

Pointless is a reality series on BBC One. The show first aired on Aug 24, 2009 and currently has 36 seasons and 1,907 episodes. Pointless is currently airing; its most recent episode aired on Oct 8, 2026. It has a rating of 6.5/10 based on 44 votes. The cast includes Alexander Armstrong.