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Season 9 - Best Episodes Of The Graham Norton Show

Overall Rating: ★ 8.4

Season 9 - Best Episodes Of The Graham Norton Show

(Overall Rating: ★ 8.4)

Episode Ratings & Analysis

Explore season 9 episodes of The Graham Norton Show. Explore detailed ratings, episode summaries, and visualize how the show's quality evolved over time.

Each week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on around the world that week. The guests poke fun and share their opinions on the main news stories. Graham is often joined by a band or artist to play the show out.

32 Seasons
525 Episodes
Returning Series
Comedy Talk
Best Episodes
S9E3 - Miranda Hart, Jack Whitehall, Adele ★ 8.9
S9E4 - Robert Pattinson, Reese Witherspoon, Hugh Laurie ★ 8.7
S9E1 - David Tennant, Catherine Tate, Jon Richardson, Josh Groban ★ 8.3
Worst Episodes
S9E11 - Lee Mack, Jessie Wallace, Kim Cattrall, The Saturdays ★ 6.8
S9E6 - Snoop Dogg, Cuba Gooding Jr, Elle Macpherson, Cee Lo Green ★ 7.4
S9E9 - Tom Hanks, Simon Pegg, Nicole Scherzinger ★ 7.4
★ 8.9/10 (64 votes)
#1

Miranda Hart, Jack Whitehall, Adele

S9:E3

Powerhouse singer Adele joins Graham along with Miranda Hart (‘Miranda,’ ‘Not Going Out’) and comedian Jack Whitehall.

★ 8.7/10 (43 votes)
#2

Robert Pattinson, Reese Witherspoon, Hugh Laurie

S9:E4

Graham welcomes ‘Water for Elephants’ co-stars Robert Pattinson and Oscar-winning actress Reese Witherspoon, plus Hugh Laurie (‘House’) and comedian Shappi Khorsandi.

★ 8.3/10 (39 votes)
#3

David Tennant, Catherine Tate, Jon Richardson, Josh Groban

S9:E1

Graham kicks off this season with the Tenth Doctor David Tennant and his former companion (and ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ stage production co-star) Catherine Tate.

★ 8.3/10 (26 votes)
#4

Ewan McGregor, Chris O'Dowd, Example

S9:E12

Graham’s guests this week include young Obi-Wan, Ewan McGregor (‘Beginners’ ‘Star Wars: Episodes I – III) and ‘Bridesmaids’ star Chris O’Dowd.

★ 8.2/10 (25 votes)
#5

Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Rob Lowe, Alex Kingston, Aloe Blacc

S9:E7

Bradley Cooper returns to the show, this time with his ‘Hangover 2′ co-star Ed Helms, ‘Parks and Recreation’s’ positive thinker Rob Lowe and ‘Doctor Who’s’ Alex Kingston.

★ 8.0/10 (20 votes)
#6

Jennifer Hudson, Bill Bailey, k.d. lang

S9:E2

Award winning actress/singer Jennifer Hudson, musician k.d. lang and comedian Bill Bailey take seats on the red couch this week.

★ 8.0/10 (24 votes)
#7

Jack Dee, James McAvoy, Liza Minnelli

S9:E8

Graham is joined by acclaimed comedian Jack Dee; British actor-turned-Hollywood star, James McAvoy, starring in X-Men: First Class; and the legendary Liza Minnelli, who chats about her extraordinary life and career, and performs live in the studio.

★ 7.5/10 (28 votes)
#8

Gwyneth Paltrow, Lady Gaga, Jason Byrne, Geoffrey Rush

S9:E5

The one and only Lady Gaga performs and chats with Graham along with Oscar-winners Gwyneth Paltrow and Geoffrey Rush.

★ 7.5/10 (29 votes)
#9

Cameron Diaz, Bear Grylls, Kathy Griffin, Friendly Fires

S9:E10

Graham is joined by Hollywood actress Cameron Diaz, starring in new movie Bad Teacher; and top American comedienne Kathy Griffin.

★ 7.4/10 (20 votes)
#10

Snoop Dogg, Cuba Gooding Jr, Elle Macpherson, Cee Lo Green

S9:E6

It’s a line-up to remember when rap superstar Snoop Dogg, supermodel Elle Macpherson and Academy Award-winner Cuba Gooding, Jr.

★ 7.4/10 (26 votes)
#11

Tom Hanks, Simon Pegg, Nicole Scherzinger

S9:E9

Graham has Hollywood heavyweight and two time Oscar-winner Tom Hanks along with Simon Pegg as this week’s guests.

★ 6.8/10 (17 votes)
#12

Lee Mack, Jessie Wallace, Kim Cattrall, The Saturdays

S9:E11

Graham is joined by comedian Lee Mack, EastEnders star Jessie Wallace, who talks about life as Kat Slater, and Sex and the City actress Kim Cattrall, who stars in new movie Meet Monica Velour. Plus there is music from The Saturdays.

★ 0.0/10
#13

Compilation

S9:E13

★ 6.8/10 (17 votes)
#1

Lee Mack, Jessie Wallace, Kim Cattrall, The Saturdays

S9:E11

Graham is joined by comedian Lee Mack, EastEnders star Jessie Wallace, who talks about life as Kat Slater, and Sex and the City actress Kim Cattrall, who stars in new movie Meet Monica Velour. Plus there is music from The Saturdays.

★ 7.4/10 (20 votes)
#2

Snoop Dogg, Cuba Gooding Jr, Elle Macpherson, Cee Lo Green

S9:E6

It’s a line-up to remember when rap superstar Snoop Dogg, supermodel Elle Macpherson and Academy Award-winner Cuba Gooding, Jr.

★ 7.4/10 (26 votes)
#3

Tom Hanks, Simon Pegg, Nicole Scherzinger

S9:E9

Graham has Hollywood heavyweight and two time Oscar-winner Tom Hanks along with Simon Pegg as this week’s guests.

★ 7.5/10 (28 votes)
#4

Gwyneth Paltrow, Lady Gaga, Jason Byrne, Geoffrey Rush

S9:E5

The one and only Lady Gaga performs and chats with Graham along with Oscar-winners Gwyneth Paltrow and Geoffrey Rush.

★ 7.5/10 (29 votes)
#5

Cameron Diaz, Bear Grylls, Kathy Griffin, Friendly Fires

S9:E10

Graham is joined by Hollywood actress Cameron Diaz, starring in new movie Bad Teacher; and top American comedienne Kathy Griffin.

★ 8.0/10 (20 votes)
#6

Jennifer Hudson, Bill Bailey, k.d. lang

S9:E2

Award winning actress/singer Jennifer Hudson, musician k.d. lang and comedian Bill Bailey take seats on the red couch this week.

★ 8.0/10 (24 votes)
#7

Jack Dee, James McAvoy, Liza Minnelli

S9:E8

Graham is joined by acclaimed comedian Jack Dee; British actor-turned-Hollywood star, James McAvoy, starring in X-Men: First Class; and the legendary Liza Minnelli, who chats about her extraordinary life and career, and performs live in the studio.

★ 8.2/10 (25 votes)
#8

Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Rob Lowe, Alex Kingston, Aloe Blacc

S9:E7

Bradley Cooper returns to the show, this time with his ‘Hangover 2′ co-star Ed Helms, ‘Parks and Recreation’s’ positive thinker Rob Lowe and ‘Doctor Who’s’ Alex Kingston.

★ 8.3/10 (39 votes)
#9

David Tennant, Catherine Tate, Jon Richardson, Josh Groban

S9:E1

Graham kicks off this season with the Tenth Doctor David Tennant and his former companion (and ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ stage production co-star) Catherine Tate.

★ 8.3/10 (26 votes)
#10

Ewan McGregor, Chris O'Dowd, Example

S9:E12

Graham’s guests this week include young Obi-Wan, Ewan McGregor (‘Beginners’ ‘Star Wars: Episodes I – III) and ‘Bridesmaids’ star Chris O’Dowd.

★ 8.7/10 (43 votes)
#11

Robert Pattinson, Reese Witherspoon, Hugh Laurie

S9:E4

Graham welcomes ‘Water for Elephants’ co-stars Robert Pattinson and Oscar-winning actress Reese Witherspoon, plus Hugh Laurie (‘House’) and comedian Shappi Khorsandi.

★ 8.9/10 (64 votes)
#12

Miranda Hart, Jack Whitehall, Adele

S9:E3

Powerhouse singer Adele joins Graham along with Miranda Hart (‘Miranda,’ ‘Not Going Out’) and comedian Jack Whitehall.

★ 8.3/10 (39 votes)

David Tennant, Catherine Tate, Jon Richardson, Josh Groban

S9:E1

Graham kicks off this season with the Tenth Doctor David Tennant and his former companion (and ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ stage production co-star) Catherine Tate.

★ 8.0/10 (20 votes)

Jennifer Hudson, Bill Bailey, k.d. lang

S9:E2

Award winning actress/singer Jennifer Hudson, musician k.d. lang and comedian Bill Bailey take seats on the red couch this week.

★ 8.9/10 (64 votes)

Miranda Hart, Jack Whitehall, Adele

S9:E3

Powerhouse singer Adele joins Graham along with Miranda Hart (‘Miranda,’ ‘Not Going Out’) and comedian Jack Whitehall.

★ 8.7/10 (43 votes)

Robert Pattinson, Reese Witherspoon, Hugh Laurie

S9:E4

Graham welcomes ‘Water for Elephants’ co-stars Robert Pattinson and Oscar-winning actress Reese Witherspoon, plus Hugh Laurie (‘House’) and comedian Shappi Khorsandi.

★ 7.5/10 (28 votes)

Gwyneth Paltrow, Lady Gaga, Jason Byrne, Geoffrey Rush

S9:E5

The one and only Lady Gaga performs and chats with Graham along with Oscar-winners Gwyneth Paltrow and Geoffrey Rush.

★ 7.4/10 (20 votes)

Snoop Dogg, Cuba Gooding Jr, Elle Macpherson, Cee Lo Green

S9:E6

It’s a line-up to remember when rap superstar Snoop Dogg, supermodel Elle Macpherson and Academy Award-winner Cuba Gooding, Jr.

★ 8.2/10 (25 votes)

Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Rob Lowe, Alex Kingston, Aloe Blacc

S9:E7

Bradley Cooper returns to the show, this time with his ‘Hangover 2′ co-star Ed Helms, ‘Parks and Recreation’s’ positive thinker Rob Lowe and ‘Doctor Who’s’ Alex Kingston.

★ 8.0/10 (24 votes)

Jack Dee, James McAvoy, Liza Minnelli

S9:E8

Graham is joined by acclaimed comedian Jack Dee; British actor-turned-Hollywood star, James McAvoy, starring in X-Men: First Class; and the legendary Liza Minnelli, who chats about her extraordinary life and career, and performs live in the studio.

★ 7.4/10 (26 votes)

Tom Hanks, Simon Pegg, Nicole Scherzinger

S9:E9

Graham has Hollywood heavyweight and two time Oscar-winner Tom Hanks along with Simon Pegg as this week’s guests.

★ 7.5/10 (29 votes)

Cameron Diaz, Bear Grylls, Kathy Griffin, Friendly Fires

S9:E10

Graham is joined by Hollywood actress Cameron Diaz, starring in new movie Bad Teacher; and top American comedienne Kathy Griffin.

★ 6.8/10 (17 votes)

Lee Mack, Jessie Wallace, Kim Cattrall, The Saturdays

S9:E11

Graham is joined by comedian Lee Mack, EastEnders star Jessie Wallace, who talks about life as Kat Slater, and Sex and the City actress Kim Cattrall, who stars in new movie Meet Monica Velour. Plus there is music from The Saturdays.

★ 8.3/10 (26 votes)

Ewan McGregor, Chris O'Dowd, Example

S9:E12

Graham’s guests this week include young Obi-Wan, Ewan McGregor (‘Beginners’ ‘Star Wars: Episodes I – III) and ‘Bridesmaids’ star Chris O’Dowd.

★ 0.0/10

Compilation

S9:E13

Season Average Rating Episodes Best Episode Worst Episode
9 ★ 7.9 12
★ 8.9 Miranda Hart, Jack Whitehall, Adele
★ 6.8 Lee Mack, Jessie Wallace, Kim Cattrall, The Saturdays
26 ★ 7.8 2
★ 8.0 Judi Dench, Jennifer Hudson, Hugh Grant, Matthew McConaughey, Michael Buble, Coldplay
★ 7.6 Bruce Springsteen, Robert De Niro, Sienna Miller, Paul Rudd
28 ★ 7.7 4
★ 8.1 Nick Mohammed, Frank Skinner, David Schwimmer, Octavia Spencer, Melissa McCarthy and Michelle Visage & Steps
★ 7.2 Leonie Elliott, Nick Jonas, Rob Beckett, Amy Poehler, Jennifer Garner and Tom Odell
29 ★ 7.7 12
★ 8.2 Episode 10
★ 7.2 Episode 1
19 ★ 7.7 15
★ 8.5 Matt LeBlanc, Emilia Clarke, Kate Beckinsale, Dominic Cooper, Corinne Bailey Rae
★ 6.7 Jennifer Saunders, Joanna Lumley, Rebel Wilson, Iggy Pop
20 ★ 7.6 10
★ 9.1 Benedict Cumberbatch, Eddie Redmayne, Bryan Cranston, LeAnn Rimes
★ 6.6 Carrie Fisher, Grayson Perry, Sandi Toksvig, Nadiya Hussain
30 ★ 7.6 11
★ 8.2 Kate Winslet, Sir Lenny Henry, Nadiya Hussain, Jack Whitehall and Olly Murs
★ 7.0 Hugh Bonneville, Lesley Manville, Lashana Lynch, Big Zuu and Sam Ryder
14 ★ 7.5 15
★ 8.8 Episode 1
★ 7.0 Episode 5
16 ★ 7.5 19
★ 8.7 Nicole Kidman, Julie Walters, Hugh Bonneville, Take That
★ 6.7 Dame Judi Dench, Dev Patel, Sharon Horgan, Rob Delaney, Jack O'Connell, First Aid Kit
31 ★ 7.5 3
★ 7.8 Sterling K. Brown, Dakota Johnson, Colman Domingo, Domhnall Gleeson and Paul Russell
★ 6.9 Bryce Dallas Howard, Bryan Cranston, Daniel Kaluuya, Kevin Bridges, Bradley Cooper, Carey Mulligan and Elbow
22 ★ 7.5 3
★ 7.8 Kenneth Branagh, Michelle Preiffer, Judi Dench and Josh Gad
★ 6.9 Emma Thompson, Adam Sandler, Claire Foy, Cara Delevingne
8 ★ 7.5 19
★ 8.3 Matthew Fox, John Bishop, Diane Kruger, Jessie J
★ 6.3 Sigourney Weaver, Professor Brian Cox, Sandi Toksvig, Sugarland
21 ★ 7.4 10
★ 8.4 Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban, Alan Cumming, Sheryl Crow
★ 6.7 Warren Beatty, Miranda Hart, Keeley Hawes, Peter Capaldi, Jennifer Hudson
4 ★ 7.3 13
★ 8.5 Episode 7
★ 6.8 Episode 4
6 ★ 7.3 12
★ 7.8 Episode 11
★ 6.6 Episode 4
1 ★ 7.2 19
★ 8.5 Episode 6
★ 6.3 Episode 4
5 ★ 7.2 12
★ 8.4 Episode 6
★ 6.3 Episode 1
7 ★ 7.1 12
★ 7.9 Episode 1
★ 6.2 Episode 89
2 ★ 7.0 11
★ 7.8 Episode 9
★ 6.0 Episode 12
3 ★ 7.0 11
★ 7.2 Episode 1
★ 6.6 Episode 5
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