Taskmaster NZ

Synopsis

Jeremy Wells and his loyal assistant Paul Williams torment some of Aotearoa's best, brightest, and most available comedians. Who will earn the Taskmaster's respect and a gold statue of his head?

First Air Date: 2020-10-21

Last Air Date: 2025-09-09

Number of Seasons: 6

Number of Episodes: 60

Created By: Alex Horne

Networks: TVNZ 2

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Top Cast

Jeremy Wells as Self - Taskmaster
Paul Williams as Self - Taskmaster's Assistant
Madeleine Sami as Self
Josh Thomson as Self
Matt Heath as Self
Bubbah as Self
Chris Parker as Self
David Correos as Self
Angella Dravid as Self
Brynley Stent as Self

Seasons

Season 1 (2020) - (10 Episodes)

Season 2 (2021) - (10 Episodes)

Season 3 (2022) - (10 Episodes)

Season 4 (2023) - (10 Episodes)

Season 5 (2024) - (10 Episodes)

Season 6 (2025) - (10 Episodes)

Season 1 (2020)

Kiwi comedians Angella Dravid, Brynley Stent, Guy Williams, Leigh Hart and Madeleine Sami enter the series one arena as Taskmaster hits New Zealand for the first time

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Gluten Free (2020-10-21)

In the very first episode of Taskmaster NZ we watch Brynley Stent touch bread and regret it instantly. Guy Williams debates whether or not a cocktail is a cocktail without alcohol and we find out who makes the best sculpture.
Ep. 2: A Political Hotcake (2020-10-28)

We find out which comedian is the most musically talented, we watch Guy Williams put the crew in danger and we find out who can draw the best map of New Zealand... using a breakfast spread.
Ep. 3: D.A.P. (2020-11-04)

Our Taskmaster plays charades, Angella Dravid makes Paul Williams very uncomfortable, and it's the first team task of the series.
Ep. 4: I'm Queer, I'm Here (2020-11-11)

Our comedians are put behind the camera for a hilarious team task, Leigh Hart struggles to work a blender, and Brynley Stent's true feelings come out.
Ep. 5: Unhealth Must Be Dead (2020-11-18)

This week our comedians get inventive with eggs, compete for family heirlooms, and Angella Dravid awkwardly puts up an easel.
Ep. 6: The Problem Is Me (2020-11-25)

This week we see Madeleine Sami use the magical power of her mind, our teams get soup-y, and Paul Williams leaves.
Ep. 7: An Intervention (2020-12-02)

We find out how good Paul is at hiding, Guy Williams' frustration proves to be expensive, and we discover what the UK Taskmaster, Greg Davies, thinks of Jeremy.
Ep. 8: Sweaty Socks and Depression (2020-12-09)

This time, no one wants to take a call from Leigh Hart, and all the comedians struggle to send just one text.
Ep. 9: Astro Blasters (2020-12-16)

Guy Williams gets tricked and isn't happy about it, Paul Williams goes to an amusement park, and we debate what constitutes a sausage.
Ep. 10: My Uncle John (2020-12-23)

Season Finale: We find out who gets to take home Jeremy's big gold head!