Dave Skinner
Director
Pointless (2009)
Series 33
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.
Released Aug. 24, 2009
Episode 44 min
None+
Keywords: tmdb.competition, tmdb.game-show, tmdb.jackpot, imdb.survey, imdb.puzzle-game-show, imdb.reference-to-imdb, imdb.non-fiction + 4 more, imdb.team, imdb.guessing-game, imdb.quiz-show, imdb.british-quiz-show
Watch Providers: Amazon Prime Video, BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel, The Roku Channel, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads + 2 more, Britbox Apple TV Channel , Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Production Companies: Remarkable Television
Network: BBC One
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
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S33E1 - Episode 1
Men's football helps to bolster the jackpot. Alexander is joined by Ellie Taylor.
Feb. 5, 2025, midnight
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S33E2 - Episode 2
Stunning cities at sunset have today's players choosing the most obscure in a bid to win.
Feb. 6, 2025, midnight
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S33E3 - Episode 3
Liza Tarbuck takes a seat at the Pointless laptop to deliver the latest set of facts.
Feb. 7, 2025, midnight
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S33E4 - Episode 4
It's a word grid, delivered by Liza Tarbuck, that has today's players hoping for a win.
Feb. 10, 2025, midnight
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S33E5 - Episode 5
Dog breeds, geysers and film are today's challenges. Liza Tarbuck joins Alexander.
Feb. 11, 2025, midnight
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S33E6 - Episode 6
Risotto ingredients bubble along as Liza Tarbuck keeps things simmering with Alexander.
Feb. 12, 2025, midnight
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S33E7 - Episode 7
Will today's couples score any home goals with high-scoring World Cup answers?
Feb. 13, 2025, midnight
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S33E8 - Episode 8
Alexander Armstrong and Liza Tarbuck are looking for obscure answers to find a winner.
Feb. 14, 2025, midnight
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S33E9 - Episode 9
We step back in time for round one as host Alexander Armstrong is joined by Liza Tarbuck.
Feb. 17, 2025, midnight
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S33E10 - Episode 10
There's much to do about nothing as Liza Tarbuck delivers a Shakespearean round one.
Feb. 18, 2025, midnight
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S33E11 - Episode 11
There's nothing artificial about today's show - apart from the 'AI' question on the board.
Feb. 19, 2025, midnight
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S33E12 - Episode 12
Today's bonus has Alexander and co-host Liza Tarbuck feeling a little 'nutty'.
Feb. 20, 2025, midnight
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S33E13 - Episode 13
Liza Tarbuck is back for a final time with 'Dogs Wearing Hats'.
Feb. 21, 2025, midnight
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S33E14 - Episode 14
Phil Wang takes a seat at the laptop to assist Alexander looking for more obscure answers.
March 25, 2025, midnight
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S33E15 - Episode 15
Silent 'P' words have players delving deep into their psyche for a pointless answer.
March 26, 2025, midnight
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S33E16 - Episode 16
Alexander is joined by Phil Wang again as contestants look for the obscure answers.
March 27, 2025, midnight
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S33E17 - Episode 17
Cricket has our players bowled over in search of the pointless answers needed to win.
March 28, 2025, midnight
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S33E18 - Episode 18
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March 31, 2025, midnight
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S33E19 - Episode 19
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April 1, 2025, midnight
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S33E20 - Episode 20
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April 2, 2025, midnight
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S33E21 - Episode 21
Phil Wang's artistic skills have today's contestants hoping to find a pointless answer.
April 3, 2025, midnight
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S33E22 - Episode 22
Racecourses have players galloping towards the Pointless trophy and today's jackpot.
April 4, 2025, midnight
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S33E23 - Episode 23
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April 7, 2025, midnight
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S33E24 - Episode 24
With scary movies on the board, it's Phil Wang's last day as Alexander's wingman.
April 8, 2025, midnight
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S33E25 - Episode 25
Alexander welcomes Mel Giedroyc as she takes up residence behind the Pointless laptop.
April 9, 2025, midnight
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S33E26 - Episode 26
We're heading back to school for A-levels with Alexander Armstrong and Mel Giedroyc.
April 10, 2025, midnight
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S33E27 - Episode 27
Whovians assemble as Dr Who tests our players' obscure knowledge today, with Mel Giedroyc.
April 11, 2025, midnight
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S33E28 - Episode 28
Alexander Armstrong has Victorian literature and Bluey up his sleeve for today's players.
April 14, 2025, midnight
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S33E29 - Episode 29
Mel Giedroyc's Eurovision muscle is flexed as she assists host Alexander Armstrong.
April 15, 2025, midnight
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S33E30 - Episode 30
Alexander's podium choreography catches the eye of his Pointless co-host, Mel Giedroyc.
April 16, 2025, midnight
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S33E31 - Episode 31
We're off to the Wild West, so saddle up to see who'll bag themselves a Pointless trophy.
April 17, 2025, midnight
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S33E32 - Episode 32
The King's birthday chart-toppers have Mel Giedroyc and Alexander revisiting musical hits.
April 18, 2025, midnight
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S33E33 - Episode 33
One of the questions is films with fictional US presidents, set by Alexander and Mel.
April 21, 2025, midnight
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S33E34 - Episode 34
Alexander Armstrong welcomes four new couples, with Mel Giedroyc in the assistant's chair.
April 22, 2025, midnight
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S33E35 - Episode 35
Mel Giedroyc showcases her language skills with Xander on her final day at the desk.
April 23, 2025, midnight
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S33E36 - Episode 36
Anita Rani joins Xander, with six new players and returners Alice and Brenda.
April 24, 2025, midnight
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S33E37 - Episode 37
Board games prove far from boring for today's players. Alexander is joined by Anita Rani.
April 25, 2025, midnight
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S33E38 - Episode 38
We're waving the flags of Olympic winners, but who will know the most obscure answers?
April 28, 2025, midnight
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S33E39 - Episode 39
Anita Rani delivers the questions, which feature DMs, masterfully and with deft musings.
Sept. 8, 2025, midnight
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S33E40 - Episode 40
We welcome back Ria Lina as players tackle a word grid to try to win today's jackpot.
Sept. 9, 2025, midnight
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S33E41 - Episode 41
A show favourite, US States, has eight players vying for the Pointless trophy.
Sept. 10, 2025, midnight
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S33E42 - Episode 42
Things get royal as contestants play to be crowned Pointless winners.
Sept. 11, 2025, midnight
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S33E43 - Episode 43
Elements, literature and fashion collide in today's show with Alexander and Ria.
Sept. 12, 2025, midnight
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S33E44 - Episode 44
Stephen Mangan is behind the desk to deliver Pointless facts with Alexander Armstrong.
Sept. 15, 2025, midnight
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S33E45 - Episode 45
Oscar nominees and World Cup teams have players hoping to lift the Pointless trophy.
Sept. 16, 2025, midnight
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S33E46 - Episode 46
With a bonus about lemons, will today's contestants make lemonade?
Sept. 17, 2025, midnight
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S33E47 - Episode 47
Alexander has Toy Story characters on the board, but 'Woody' know a Pointless answer?
Sept. 18, 2025, midnight
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S33E48 - Episode 48
Famous Chrises have Stephen Mangan and Xander hoping for Pointless answers.
Sept. 19, 2025, midnight
Network: BBC One
Episode Runtime: 44 min.
Season Runtime: 80256 min.
Released: Aug. 24, 2009
Last Air Date: Oct. 24, 2025, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: NR
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