Taskmaster NZ
Who'll win the golden noggin?
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?
Seasons
1. Gluten Free
Air Date: 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.
2. A Political Hotcake
Air Date: 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.
3. D.A.P.
Air Date: 2020-11-04
Our Taskmaster plays charades, Angella Dravid makes Paul Williams very uncomfortable, and it's the first team task of the series.
4. I'm Queer, I'm Here
Air Date: 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.
5. Unhealth Must Be Dead
Air Date: 2020-11-18
This week our comedians get inventive with eggs, compete for family heirlooms, and Angella Dravid awkwardly puts up an easel.
6. The Problem Is Me
Air Date: 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.
7. An Intervention
Air Date: 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.
8. Sweaty Socks and Depression
Air Date: 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.
9. Astro Blasters
Air Date: 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.
10. My Uncle John
Air Date: 2020-12-23
Season Finale: We find out who gets to take home Jeremy's big gold head!
1. Flight Of Fantasy
Air Date: 2021-07-07
Taskmaster Jeremy Wells returns with sidekick Paul Williams as he sets bizarre tasks for comedians Urzila Carlson, Laura Daniel, Matt Heath, Guy Montgomery and David Correos.
2. Heat Stroke
Air Date: 2021-07-14
Urzila Carlson smashes a bottle of sunscreen, Guy Montgomery attempts to make a brussel sprout float in the sky, and we find out who can best change a room in complete darkness.
3. At Your Service
Air Date: 2021-07-21
A brand-new version of hopscotch is invented, a building task reveals this season's teams, and Matt Heath sneaks into Jeremy's bedroom.
4. Unbung
Air Date: 2021-07-28
Paul Williams has a problem with Swiss balls, our comedians get festive with a brand new song, David Correos defends the power of the red-eyed tree frog, and we see who can best trick Jeremy.
5. Feel My Bean
Air Date: 2021-08-04
Laura Daniel does her best to spill the beans, our comedians tell us where they’re from and why they’re happy about it, and we have Taskmaster New Zealand’s first-ever silent task.
6. Eat Your Asses
Air Date: 2021-08-11
The comedians debate what makes two things different, David Correos showcases his rapping skills, and we get a first-hand look at what a presidential Zoom call would be like.
7. Completing the Set
Air Date: 2021-08-18
The contestants bring in their best bargains and must construct the least appropriate wedding cake possible within 45 minutes.
8. Judgement Day
Air Date: 2021-08-25
Our contestants are inducing all kinds of nostalgia, while also attempting to travel through time. We learn who's best at stacking onions, and sabotage is afoot in our team task.
9. Bing Bang Schlong
Air Date: 2021-09-01
In our penultimate episode, our teams attempt to pull off the ultimate heist from right under Paul's nose. We're treated to romance, fashion, and orienteering, all to be judged by the Taskmaster.
10. A Good Time, Not a Fast Time
Air Date: 2021-09-08
We put the camera in our contestants' hands, as well as learn something through the medium of puppets. One contestant is pushed to the brink, and we crown our season 2 winner!
1. F**k Golf
Air Date: 2022-07-06
Taskmaster NZ is back with Chris Parker, Josh Thomson, Justine Smith, Kura Forrester and Paul Ego joining Jeremy Wells and his loyal assistant Paul Williams for another season of tasks.
2. Sauce Tits
Air Date: 2022-07-13
Our second episode reveals this season's teams with a task involving a large ball and a cow. We see our comedians delight all five senses, and Paul Ego makes a dramatic exit from the shed.
3. Mexican Lasagna
Air Date: 2022-07-20
This episode sees Jeremy Wells getting scared, some questionable flags being created, and Chris Parker hanging out the washing.
4. Herbs & Spices
Air Date: 2022-07-27
Tonight finally settles the debate of who is the smartest comedian, Justine Smith searches for a duck, and our teams go for a drive.
5. The Prime Minister Thanks You
Air Date: 2022-08-03
It's the halfway point of the season, and our comedians all set out to create history. Water gets thrown, terrible investments are shown, and Josh Thomson tries not to touch a cow.
6. Sweet Navel Orange
Air Date: 2022-08-10
Paul Williams jumps behind the camera for episode six. Kura Forrester becomes a superhero and the comedians' superstitions are put to the test.
7. Butt Heavy
Air Date: 2022-08-17
Tonight's episode shows who's the most generous, who's the most enchanting, and who's the most observant. Plus, a star of season 2 returns - see if you can spot him.
8. Best Friends
Air Date: 2022-08-24
The caravan is covered in tasks, we see five things the Taskmaster has never seen, and Chris Parker makes a new best friend.
9. Well Alright!
Air Date: 2022-08-31
It's our penultimate episode and the scores could not be closer. Tonight, brand new breakfast staples are made, everyone becomes one with nature, and Paul Williams gets fooled.
10. Wet Ass Cutlery
Air Date: 2022-09-07
It's neck and neck between two comedians competing for the Taskmaster's golden head. Who can trick-or-treat their way to the trophy?
1. A Love Bomb
Air Date: 2023-08-14
Taskmaster NZ is back for its fourth season with Dai Henwood, Melanie Bracewell, Bubbah, Karen O’Leary and Ray O’Leary all competing for a golden statue of Jeremy Wells’ head.
2. I'm a Therapist, Not a Greengrocer
Air Date: 2023-08-15
Our second episode features the first team task of the season that has Dai Henwood watching a toaster intently, a bowl of glitter breaks Bubbah, and the contestants get a chance to be Paul Williams.
3. Everyone Is Just a Teal Dress
Air Date: 2023-08-21
Ray O’Leary secedes from New Zealand in our third episode creating his very own “Ray-public”, while Melanie Bracwell directs and stars in the next great horror film about an evil gorilla bookend.
4. More Licky Licky
Air Date: 2023-08-22
Karen O’Leary makes a bet that relies on Paul Williams having a small mouth, while our teams attempt to teach Jeremy Wells about important historical events that they know nothing about.
5. Your Hand Can Do A Better Job
Air Date: 2023-08-28
We’re halfway through season four and we’re celebrating with five weddings. Our comedians attempt to do their best impressions of one another, and we learn Jeremy’s opinions on some hot topics.
6. There Had To Be Blood
Air Date: 2023-08-29
The comedians show off their most braggable items, Ray and Mel establish a new form of communication and last episode’s marriages all come to an unhappy end.
7. A Pretty Skux Cartwheel
Air Date: 2023-09-04
Episode 7 is full of magic and wonder with our cast attempting dazzling illusions. It’s a battle of paddles as Karen tries to win a point against Paul, and we get to see Dai Henwood at his coolest.
8. Steroids And Cigarettes
Air Date: 2023-09-05
The combination of office chairs and basketball is introduced in the eighth episode. The comedians are asked to prove their winners, and create a podcast about something vaguely interesting.
9. Truffle Pig
Air Date: 2023-09-11
The penultimate episode of season 4 has Dai Henwood singing with himself, while Karen O’Leary launches herself from a slingshot and Bubbah attempts to complete as many tasks as possible.
10. Where is Scorpio?
Air Date: 2023-09-12
Season Finale: The series points couldn’t be closer! Tonight we will learn who will be crowned the season 4 champion and earn the right to take home a golden copy of Jeremy Wells' head.
1. A Long Denouement
Air Date: 2024-08-06
Taskmaster NZ is back for season 5 with Abby Howells, Ben Hurley, Hayley Sproull, Tofiga Fepulea'i and Tom Sainsbury all competing for a golden statue of Jeremy Wells’ head.
2. Slightly Sucked Pasta
Air Date: 2024-08-07
Our second episode features a team task with a secret twist, we learn about the best moment of Hayley Sproull’s life, and Ben Hurley has one of the greatest athletic moments in Taskmaster history.
3. The Lamp Left Me On Read
Air Date: 2024-08-13
Tom Sainsbury devises a new way of eating marshmallows involving binoculars, Hayley Sproull has a meltdown over a lamp, and we see five movie trailers about a trailer
4. Having a Flare-Up
Air Date: 2024-08-14
Episode four sees Tofiga Fepulea'i do “his favourite task”, the teams attempt to do impressions and build towers, while Ben Hurley teaches Paul how to remember every New Zealand prime minister.
5. A Marvellous Tool
Air Date: 2024-08-20
It’s halfway through the season and we’re celebrating by catapulting eggs. The cast celebrate the new year and stick to their resolutions, while Ben lives life to the fullest with a frisbee.
6. The One Where Rachel Dies In Childbirth
Air Date: 2024-08-21
The cast are asked to get on the same wavelength as Paul when it comes to fashion, we get to see five brand new biopics and there’s some trickery afoot with a complicated pirates map and tape player
7. Sierra Echo Xylophone
Air Date: 2024-08-27
Abby’s prize task leaves Jeremy Wells speechless, we see incredible things an incredible number of times, and Hayley attempts to finish a task months after it started
8. A Genie Comes If You Rub It
Air Date: 2024-08-28
It’s episode eight and the competition is getting close. Tom Sainsbury shows off his film making skills with a silent film, and the teams put on two very different corporate retreats
9. An Absolute Pedant
Air Date: 2024-09-03
The penultimate episode of season five sees an insight into Paul’s bedtime routine, we get to watch balls go in holes, artworks come to life, and the reason why Ben called Hayley mustard-hands.
10. Oh Baby It's Elegance
Air Date: 2024-09-04
It’s down to the wire to find our series 5 winner. We see 5 new countries and tourism videos created, witness the greatest ever rap song about the food pyramid and see who takes home the head! Season Finale
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Rating
7.4/10
Release Date
2020-10-21
Episodes
50 (5 seasons)
Status
Returning Series
Cast
Videos
Production Companies
Television New Zealand
Avalon Television
Kevin & Co
South Pacific Pictures
NZ on Air