Hard Quiz

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 2016-10-19

Tom Gleeson grills four self-declared experts in TV's funniest new quiz show. Tonight's contenders: Flags expert Sue; Brat Pack expert Liz; Dr Who fan Miles; and expert in Field Marshals of the British Army, Mark.

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 2016-10-26

Comedian Tom Gleeson puts four experts to the test in his riotous new quiz show. Battling it out tonight: Wars of the Roses expert Lucy, Military aviation expert James, punk rocker Pierre, and Richard Gasquet superfan Renae.

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 2016-11-02

Australia's newest, hardest quiz show, finds comedian Tom Gleeson interrogating Seinfeld expert Nicolas, capital city expert Steve, Michael Collins expert Alan and Human Body expert (and actual doctor) Lara.

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 2016-11-09

Tom Gleeson puts four experts to the test in Australia's funniest new quiz show. Can Simpsons expert Frances, Beethoven expert Duncan, or Cold Chisel fan Allan match Cherie's knowledge of Australian medical inventions?

5. Episode 5

Air Date: 2016-11-16

Comedian Tom Gleeson puts four experts to the test. Can World War II aircraft expert Andy, Summer Olympics expert Michael or Eurovision expert Holly ensure that it's Game Over for Nintendo expert Jason? Let's play...HARD!

6. Episode 6

Air Date: 2016-11-23

Comedian Tom Gleeson subjects four so-called experts to an interrogation. Who'll win the big brass mug: Beatles expert Joanna, Australian PMs expert Joel, Microbes expert Michelle or Oscar-Winning Film Directors expert Wes?

7. Episode 7

Air Date: 2016-11-30

Australia's grumpiest quiz show host, Tom Gleeson, searches for Australia's knowledgiest expert. Can comedy buff Elyce get the last laugh over FIFA World Cup expert Paul, wombat expert Tom and Chronicles of Narnia fan Nathan?

8. Episode 8

Air Date: 2016-12-07

Tom Gleeson hosts the quiz show where the laughs matter almost as much as the facts. Battling it out tonight: J. R. R. Tolkien fan Angie, Elton John expert Sebastian, Renaissance art expert David and Frasier superfan Mac.

9. Episode 9

Air Date: 2016-12-14

It's survival of the fittest as Charles Darwin expert Claus takes on Australian reality TV expert Josh, 1980s computer expert TK & Harry Potter expert Sally, under the stern eye of quizmaster Tom Gleeson. Let's play... HARD!

10. Episode 10

Air Date: 2016-12-21

Tom Gleeson grills four so-called experts to crown the final Hard Quiz Champion of 2016. Downton Abbey fan Kim takes on cricket expert Kieren, Brady Bunch tragic Rowena and European language expert Daniel.

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 2017-08-02

Tom Gleeson puts four experts to the test in Australia's funniest quiz show. In this episode: Princess Diana devotee Zoe, 'Friends' fan Walter, Apollo aficionado Peter & banknote buff Andrew vie for the Big Brass Mug.

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 2017-08-09

Four quizzers battle each other (and host Tom Gleeson) in TV's funniest quiz show. Tonight: South Park expert Ed, Titanic expert Simon, wives of Henry VIII expert Sam, and Rebecca, an expert on author Matthew Reilly.

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 2017-08-16

Four experts get a gruelling grilling from Tom Gleeson. Who has all the answers tonight: Queen Victoria fan Peter, Simon & Garfunkel fan Caroline, Thomas the Tank Engine fan Jamie or Rachmaninoff fan Nick?

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 2017-08-23

Let's play...HARD! Tom Gleeson tests contestants on their special topics. Tonight, astronomy expert Alex, Hawke & Keating expert Andrew, Rabbitohs expert Lyn and 'Princess Bride' expert Alex. Who will earn the Big Brass Mug?

5. Episode 5

Air Date: 2017-08-30

Tom Gleeson grills four contestants to find the Hardest Quizzer. In this episode Tom Hanks expert Robyn, George Orwell expert Conan, Australian venomous animals expert Peter & commercial aviation expert James all play...HARD!

6. Episode 6

Air Date: 2017-09-06

Who's the Hardest Quizzer? Tom Gleeson tests 'Saturday Night Live' specialist Andy, Southern Cassowary connoisseur Paul, Sigmund Freud fan Paran and 'West Wing' whiz Margaret to decide who gets hold of his Big Brass Mug.

7. Episode 7

Air Date: 2017-09-13

It's time to play (HARD!) as Tom Gleeson grills pterosaur expert Ilona, Einstein expert Bill, Red Bull Air Race expert Daniel and 'Dynasty' expert Alyssa. Which Quizzer deserves the glory - and Tom's Big Brass Mug?

8. Episode 8

Air Date: 2017-09-20

Tom Gleeson grills four know-it-alls to find out who really knows it all. Amelia Earhart expert Jen, Rockford Files expert Jim, thermodynamics expert Will, and Grace Kelly expert Carolyn all vie for the Big Brass Mug.

9. Episode 9

Air Date: 2017-09-27

Tom Gleeson pits four experts against each other. Competing for tonight's Big Brass Mug: Jay, a Babe Ruth expert; Brett, a Billy Joel expert; Rowan, an expert on the Cold War & Megan, an expert on TV comedy The Mighty Boosh.

10. Episode 10

Air Date: 2017-10-04

Tom Gleeson probes 'Pride and Prejudice' expert Angela, Formula 1 expert Pawel, grammar expert Greg and Judy Garland expert Caitlin to determine who's hard enough to get their hands on the Big Brass Mug. Let's play...HARD!

11. Episode 11

Air Date: 2017-10-11

Australian explorers expert Cheryl, Happy Days expert Paul, Bangladesh cricket team expert Arthur and Hunter S. Thompson expert Jacob fight for the title of Australia's Hardest Quizzer - and Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug.

12. Episode 12

Air Date: 2017-10-18

Tom Gleeson gleefully grills four so-called experts to find the Hard Quiz champ. Tonight: ABBA expert Emilia, Apple Inc. expert Rob, board games expert Cam, and Shirley Temple expert Rebecca all vie for Tom's Big Brass Mug.

13. Episode 13

Air Date: 2017-10-25

Contestants bring the knowledge while Tom Gleeson brings the fun. Contenders include: Buffy the Vampire Slayer expert Sarah, Smashing Pumpkins expert Matt, Julio-Claudian Dynasty expert Andrew, and Oasis expert Peter.

14. Episode 14

Air Date: 2017-11-01

NBA expert Jared, Quentin Tarantino expert Ross, WWII weapons expert Peter and 'Sex and the City' expert Jess battle each other while braving barbs from Tom Gleeson. Who will be champion? It's time to play...HARD!

15. Episode 15

Air Date: 2017-11-08

Quipping quizmaster Tom Gleeson tests Australia's Hardest Quizzers. In this episode: James Bond expert Markos, Australian birds expert Simon, Greg Norman expert Phil, and KISS expert Robyn all want Tom's Big Brass Mug.

16. Episode 16

Air Date: 2017-11-15

Only Tom Gleeson can determine which know-it-all truly knows it all. Roger Federer expert Carolyn faces Robin Hood expert Geoff, Caravaggio expert Greg and Madonna expert Andrew to find tonight's Hard Quiz Champion.

17. Episode 17

Air Date: 2017-11-22

Tom Gleeson plays hard-to-get with his Big Brass Mug in the search for the Hard Quiz Champion. Tonight, horse expert Charles, French & Saunders expert Daniel, Terry Pratchett expert Sarah and JFK expert Marc all play HARD!

18. Episode 18

Air Date: 2017-11-29

Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug goes to tonight's Hardest Quizzer. Will it be Avatar: The Last Airbender expert Neel, Phil Spector specialist Bronwyn, Oscars fan Jamie or constitutional crisis connoisseur Paul?

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 2018-02-21

Quizzing Hard with Tom Gleeson tonight: English Premier League Football expert Mark, Winston Churchill expert Tom, Audrey Hepburn expert Evelyn and vintage Australian washing machine expert Leon. Yep, you read that right.

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 2018-02-28

Tom Gleeson takes four contestants through their paces to find the Hard Quiz Champ. Tonight, Benedict Cumberbatch expert Dave, Led Zeppelin expert Paul, US Geography expert Kelly and One Direction expert Velvet all play HARD!

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 2018-03-07

Tom Gleeson dishes out the points and the putdowns as four experts vie for the Big Brass Mug. Tonight, French Resistance romantic Lisa, Odyssey obsessive Colleen, insect inquirer Vivien and Farnham fanboy Kevin.

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 2018-03-14

Who'll emerge triumphant from tonight's battle of wits? Mary McKillop expert Georgina, Rolling Stones fan John, Miss Marple maestro Julia and Sachin Tendulkar specialist Theja go up against each other.

5. Episode 5

Air Date: 2018-03-21

Well-informed Weird Al expert Ben, enlightened Edward III expert Sue and the Wicked-ly wise Leigh race Tour de France expert Greg to the finish line - all while trying to withstand Tom Gleeson's withering wit.

6. Episode 6

Air Date: 2018-03-28

Hendrix hardhead Peter, Rolex watch watcher Mark, Futurama fan Anna and Russian Revolution researcher Colleen battle it out to become the #HardQuiz champion while Tom Gleeson gleefully takes the mickey.

7. Episode 7

Air Date: 2018-04-11

Pit your wits against Tom Gleeson in Australia's smartest comedy. Our eclectic experts are into origami, Fawlty Towers, Eleanor of Aquitaine, and the Mountain pygmy-possum - but do they know it all, or are they know-it-alls?

8. Episode 8

Air Date: 2018-04-18

#SiblingRivalry - Does Chris know Nikola Tesla better than his brother Tim knows Black Sabbath? How will the bros go against Evie's Star Trek skills and Alison's piano proficiency? Tom Gleeson asks the tough questions.

9. Episode 9

Air Date: 2018-04-25

Comedian Tom Gleeson brings the knowledge and the laughs in equal measure as four #HardQuiz contestants bring the answers. Michael (Abraham Lincoln), Gemma (The Goonies), Matthew (Great White Sharks) and Rob (WWE) play HARD!

10. Episode 10

Air Date: 2018-09-19

11. Episode 11

Air Date: 2018-09-26

12. Episode 12

Air Date: 2018-10-03

13. Episode 13

Air Date: 2018-10-10

14. Episode 14

Air Date: 2018-10-17

15. Episode 15

Air Date: 2018-10-31

16. Episode 16

Air Date: 2018-11-07

17. Episode 17

Air Date: 2018-11-14

18. Episode 18

Air Date: 2018-11-21

19. Episode 19

Air Date: 2018-11-28

20. Episode 20

Air Date: 2018-12-05

21. Episode 21

Air Date: 2018-12-12

22. Episode 22

Air Date: 2019-01-30

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 2019-02-06

Quizzing hard with Tom Gleeson tonight: Kylie Minogue fan Erwin, Bathurst 1000 fan Gavin, The Office fan Cale, and cremation expert Christine. Don't mix these topics at home.

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 2019-02-12

Tom Gleeson tests four contestants on their expert topics to find the #HardQuiz Champ. Tonight's topics: Meccano, Alcatraz, R.E.M. and Indonesian political history. Play along at home.

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 2019-02-20

Tom Gleeson dishes out the points and the putdowns as four experts vie for the Big Brass Mug. Tonight's topics: Whales, world geography, Life of Pi and Sir Donald Bradman. See how you fare when the #HardQuiz buzzer sounds.

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 2019-02-27

Four experts match wits with each other while dodging witticisms from Tom Gleeson. This week's topics: The Big Bang Theory, the Jonestown cult, the rock band Queen, and the comic book adventures of Tintin.

5. Episode 5

Air Date: 2019-03-06

Tom Gleeson puts another four self-proclaimed experts through the wringer in Australia's smartest quiz show. Tonight's eclectic topics are banksias, Gilmore Girls, the American Civil War and the prog band Yes.

6. Episode 6

Air Date: 2019-03-13

Tom has the questions, but do our experts have the answers? Tonight's topics include roller coasters, Manchester United, The Shining and the Watergate scandal. Could you win the Big Brass Mug?

7. Battle of the Duds

Air Date: 2019-03-20

The Battle of the Duds. Fan favourites Charles (expert topic: Horses), Lucy (Wars of the Roses), Leon (Vintage Australian Washing Machines) and dreamy dentist Theja (Sachin Tendulkar) get another crack at the Big Brass Mug.

8. Episode 8

Air Date: 2019-03-27

Tom Gleeson is back with four new experts vying to be #HardQuiz champion and take home the Big Brass Mug. Tonight's topics: The Zimbabwe cricket team, Pokemon, the wreck of the Batavia and Absolutely Fabulous.

9. Episode 9

Air Date: 2019-04-03

What do the Wright brothers, The Book of Mormon, Aerosmith and the Volkswagen Beetle have in common? They're all topics on tonight's #HardQuiz, where four self-proclaimed experts match wits with the hilarious Tom Gleeson.

10. Episode 10

Air Date: 2019-04-10

Four contestants, one Big Brass Mug, and a host who takes no prisoners. Tonight's expert topics: Bill Clinton, the planet Neptune, Taylor Swift and cult kids' TV series Press Gang.

11. Episode 11

Air Date: 2019-07-31

Gold Logie winner Tom Gleeson returns with brand new episodes of Australia's HARDest quiz. Experts on Joan Crawford, K-Pop group BTS, rugby hero John Eales and Jewish holidays go under Tom's merciless microscope.

12. Episode 12

Air Date: 2019-08-07

Tom Gleeson squeezes another four expert contestants through the #HardQuiz wringer. This week's topics: Cricket legend Steve Waugh, Sydney's Luna Park, author David Foster Wallace and singer Frank Sinatra.

13. Episode 13

Air Date: 2019-08-14

Four experts, four topics, but only one Big Brass Mug. Gold Logie winner Tom Gleeson asks hard-hitting questions about Dolly Parton, the Toy Story films, Pete Sampras and dogs?!

14. Episode 14

Air Date: 2019-08-21

Tom Gleeson is back with a fresh batch of experts to compete for the Big Brass Mug. This week's #HardQuiz topics: The Rocky Horror Picture Show, the Napoleonic Wars, air traffic control and sitcom Brooklyn Nine-Nine.

15. Episode 15

Air Date: 2019-08-28

Tom Gleeson's got another Big Brass Mug to give away to the last #HardQuiz expert left standing. Tonight's topics: French cheese, World Chess Champions, leaders of the Soviet Union and the White Stripes.

16. Episode 16

Air Date: 2019-09-04

Where does Tom Gleeson find these oddballs? Tonight's #HardQuiz expert topics: Croquet, Barry Manilow, retired AFL superstar Nick Riewoldt and toenails. Yep...toenails!

17. Episode 17

Air Date: 2019-09-11

Battle of the Duds: Four returning favourites get another shot at becoming #HardQuiz champion. Getting their second chance are Jim (expert topic: skateboarding), Conan (George Orwell), Winnie (origami) and Walter (Friends).

18. Episode 18

Air Date: 2019-09-18

Four brave contestants put themselves under the #HardQuiz spotlight for a chance to win Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug. Tonight's expert topics: Strictly Ballroom, the Australian Light Horse, the Bee Gees and Breaking Bad.

19. Episode 19

Air Date: 2019-09-25

Tom Gleeson's #HardQuiz always has something for everyone. Tonight's four expert topics are David Cassidy, Anne Frank, the 1868 Aboriginal cricket tour of England, and coffee. It's time to play HARD!

20. Episode 20

Air Date: 2019-10-02

How would you fare against Tom Gleeson? Play with the hashtag #HardQuiz. Tonight's expert topics: Tanks of WWII, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, 80s girl group Bananarama, and the Woody Allen film Manhattan.

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 2020-02-05

Tom Gleeson and Hard Quiz are back for 2020. Vinny loves Lady Gaga, Jess is into poet William Butler Yeats, Brigid is a fan of the movie Xanadu and Michael has a thing for typewriters. Only one wins the Big Brass Mug!

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 2020-02-12

Which expert dares tell Tom Gleeson he's wrong? Is it Young Ones fan Kreisha? Abhi, who admires heart surgeon Dr. Victor Chang? Simon, who loves racehorse Makybe Diva? Or Volvo owner Frank? Hard Quiz has the answers.

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 2020-02-19

Tonight's weird and wonderful #HardQuiz topics: Louis Armstrong, the Boston Red Sox, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and the history of McDonald's restaurants. Will Tom be forced to serve up the Big Brass Mug with a side of fries?

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 2020-02-26

What secret are two of tonight's contestants hiding? And is Eric Abetz really Peter's favourite senator, or did he just pick that topic to try to game the system? Tune in HARD to find out!

5. Episode 5

Air Date: 2020-03-04

Join Tom Gleeson for TV's most unpredictable game show! A surprising mix of contestants and topics including the Little House on the Prairie books, Italian painter Amedeo Modigliani, and singer/songwriter Rihanna.

6. Episode 6

Air Date: 2020-03-11

Tom Gleeson oversees another battle for trivia supremacy. The weird and wonderful topics are superband U2, Home Alone, Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot and squid! #HardQuiz #BigBrassMug #squid

7. Episode 7

Air Date: 2020-03-18

Is there a more quintessential #HardQuiz topic than the London Underground? Christian's up against the Fremantle Dockers, Will & Grace and Elizabeth I - so can he ride the Tube to victory?

8. Episode 8

Air Date: 2020-03-25

James Sherry is an expert on 1990s Disney cartoons because he hosted a 1990s Disney cartoon show! Can he defeat Brooklyn Bridge expert Maria, Kurt Cobain fan Brittany, and badminton expert Oliver to rule TV screens once more?

9. Episode 9

Air Date: 2020-04-01

Tom Gleeson hosts Australia's favourite quiz show. The expert topics are The Bold and The Beautiful, Helicopters, Siamese fighting fish and Australia's 45th Parliament. Only one winner can take home the Big Brass Mug!

10. Episode 10

Air Date: 2020-04-08

Forget the Iron Throne, Tom Gleeson has the Big Brass Mug! Heading into battle are experts in Game of Thrones, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Grand Slam tennis and electronic organs. Plus, Tom now has a dragon! (No, he doesn't).

11. Episode 11

Air Date: 2020-04-15

It's a battle royale as host Tom Gleeson puts four experts to the test on their specialty topics. This week's topics are M*A*S*H, Disneyland, Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, and Fender guitars. Tune in... HARD!

12. Episode 12

Air Date: 2020-04-22

The Big Brass Mug is up for grabs again on Hard Quiz, and experts in The Blues Brothers, Jack Russell terriers, Roald Dahl, and the Mazda MX-5 are out to get it. There can be only one winner. It's time to play HARD!

13. Episode 13

Air Date: 2020-04-29

Battle of the Duds! Which returning contestant will seize a second chance to hoist the Big Brass Mug... Sydney Swans fan Matt, Pete Sampras expert Kaushik, reality TV devotee Josh, or Barry Manilow fan club president Julie?

14. Episode 14

Air Date: 2020-05-06

Quizmaster-General Tom Gleeson pits a Julia Gillard diehard against a fan of teen soap Gossip Girl, a Tiger Woods obsessive, and a gentleman with a perfectly normal interest in Jack the Ripper. Welcome to Hard Quiz!

15. Episode 15

Air Date: 2020-05-13

Tom Gleeson hosts a clash of epic proportions on Hard Quiz! Where else would you see the clarinet go head-to-head with Transformers, Australian pythons, and Islamic political movements? Nowhere, that's where!

16. Episode 16

Air Date: 2020-07-15

Tom Gleeson hosts the quiz show where the only prizes are glory and a Big Brass Mug. This week's topics are Rafael Nadal, Spongebob Squarepants, dingoes, and New Yorker cartoons. And... DRAW!

17. Episode 17

Air Date: 2020-07-22

Four experts battle it out on Hard Quiz: Ryan knows all there is to know about guinea pigs, Patrick has a penchant for vintage sneakers, Steven is a Peanuts comics pro and Katharina's an expert in Penicillin. Who will win?

18. Episode 18

Air Date: 2020-07-29

Sue's a librarian. Can her Dewey Decimal System expertise defeat Australian geography boffin Ken, Canberra Raiders fan Chris, or Trent's knowledge of Shakespeare's Richard III? The Big Brass Mug awaits the victor!

19. Episode 19

Air Date: 2020-08-05

Tom Gleeson presides over the latest episode of Hard Quiz, grilling his subjects on Barbra Streisand, Wolverine, video game Halo, and The Handmaid's Tale. Who will prove themselves champion and take home the Big Brass Mug?

20. Episode 20

Air Date: 2020-08-12

Tom Gleeson hosts another clash of the titans on Hard Quiz, pitting against each other experts in the Arab/Israeli conflict, Savage Garden, the Chicago Bulls, and the entire planet of Saturn. Game on!

21. Episode 21

Air Date: 2020-08-19

Tom Gleeson hosts a contest of wits. Which topic will see its nominated expert crowned Hard Quiz Champion: the Korean War, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ducati Motorcycles, or the Great Plague? The fun is contagious!

22. Episode 22

Air Date: 2020-08-26

It's a Hard Quiz lineup for the ages: Tom Gleeson grills experts in the kakapo (it's a flightless bird), Theseus (he's a mythical Greek), calculus (it's a field of mathematics), and Neighbours (it's Neighbours).

23. Episode 23

Air Date: 2020-09-02

Host Tom Gleeson grills experts who fancy themselves on their knowledge of Shane Warne, World War II's Dam Busters raid, the novels of James Herriot, and reality TV show Survivor. But only one can survive Hard Quiz!

24. Episode 24

Air Date: 2020-09-09

In one of the Hardest, Quizziest episodes yet, four experts head into battle wielding nothing but their brains, armed with their expert knowledge in Sylvester Stallone, Leeds United, labyrinths, and...rats. Let's play, HARD!

25. Episode 25

Air Date: 2020-09-16

What do Cleopatra, Allan Border, ABC cartoon Bluey and the game of bridge have in common? They're all expert topics on tonight's #HardQuiz. Tune in to see who takes home Tom's Big Brass Mug!

26. Episode 26

Air Date: 2020-09-23

It's the Battle of the Duds! Fan favourites Claus (expert topic: Charles Darwin), Kim (My Little Pony), Kevin (John Farnham), and David (The Human Eye) get one more crack at taking home Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug!

27. Episode 27

Air Date: 2020-09-30

Tom Gleeson drills four contestants on their expert topics until a victor emerges. This time its Pomeranians, Alien, the Ultimate Fighting Championship, and recorders. (No eardrums were harmed in the making of this episode).

28. Episode 28

Air Date: 2020-10-07

To be crowned Champion by host Tom Gleeson, an expert on Prince Charles must defeat a Dungeons and Dragons enthusiast, a Kill Bill devotee, and a Verdi opera fan. Who will take the Hard Quiz throne?

29. Episode 29

Air Date: 2020-10-14

Tom Gleeson has questions about Prince, the Holden Torana, David Unaipon, and Studio Ghibli films, so he invited some self-proclaimed experts to answer them in an unhealthily competitive environment. This is Hard Quiz!

30. Episode 30

Air Date: 2020-10-21

Tom Gleeson brings you his quiz-show answer to The Hunger Games. Battling it out this week are experts in Julius Caesar, Australian hip hop, Oliver Sacks, and The Office. Who will reign supreme?

31. Episode 31

Air Date: 2020-10-28

Tom Gleeson pits four strangers against each other in a bloodthirsty battle of brains. This week's topics are Aircraft of the Royal Australian Air Force, the Seattle Seahawks, Forrest Gump, and Leonardo Da Vinci.

32. Episode 32

Air Date: 2020-11-04

An unforgettable line-up on this week's Hard Quiz as Tom Gleeson grills expert contestants on the Siege of Tobruk, Shaun the Sheep, the Theory of Evolution, and – wait for it – the Ferguson TE-20 tractor...

33. Episode 33

Air Date: 2020-11-11

Tom Gleeson leads a crash course in four topics so you can crush your next trivia night. This week's topics are Tudor monarchs, Adrian Mole, Vincent motorcycles, and Superman. Who will be crowned Hard Quiz Champion?

34. Episode 34

Air Date: 2020-11-18

The people are real, the questions are real, the rulings are final. This is Hard Quiz! This week: Fred Astaire, TV comedy Black Books, Bret "The Hitman" Hart, and Australian native epiphytic orchids. Yes, you read that right.

35. Episode 35

Air Date: 2020-11-25

Want to learn more about Andy Warhol, dressmaking, Kate Ceberano and Donkey Kong? Well, tonight's episode will be perfect for you! Tom Gleeson deep dives into the expert subjects of four contestants to find one champion.

36. Battle of the Duds

Air Date: 2020-12-02

Yet another Battle of the Duds! Former losing contestants make a not-so-triumphant return to reclaim the victory they never had. Tom welcomes back experts on Manchester United, South Park, Dolly Parton and World War II Tanks.

37. Episode 37

Air Date: 2020-12-09

It's time to quiz, HARD! Tom Gleeson conducts a fight to the death among experts in James Dean, boomboxes, TV series Parks and Recreation and the planet Pluto. Who will prove themselves worthy of the Big Brass Mug?

38. Episode 38

Air Date: 2020-12-16

What do Alexander the Great, The Golden Girls, The Vietnam War, and Teeth have in common? Nothing. Join Tom for a night of random fun as he interrogates contestants on their chosen subjects until only one victor remains!

39. Episode 39

Air Date: 2021-02-03

This episode is brought to you by the letters D for Dugongs, B for Bob's Burgers, S for Space Shuttle Disasters, and P for Pipe Organs. Join Tom as he tests four willing victims on their expert subjects. Time to play... HARD!

40. Episode 40

Air Date: 2021-02-10

Tom Gleeson isn't afraid to keep asking questions until someone hoists a Big Brass Mug. His contestants tackle the Australian Constitution, venomous snakes, the Mitford Sisters, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe!

1. Greek Mythology, SpaceX, Rake & the Holden Commodore

Air Date: 2021-02-17

Quizzing hard with Tom Gleeson tonight: Greek Mythology fan Tamara, SpaceX fan Michael, Rake fan Megan, and Holden Commodore expert Jason. Don't mix these topics at home!

2. The Tuba, Gone with the Wind, Paul McCartney & the Battle of Britain

Air Date: 2021-02-24

Tom Gleeson tests four experts to find the Hard Quiz Champ. Tonight's topics: the Tuba, Gone with the Wind, Paul McCartney and the Battle of Britain. Play along at home - you might be surprised at what you already know!

3. Alfred the Great, Bob Dylan, the British Open & Degrassi

Air Date: 2021-03-03

Tom Gleeson dishes out the points and the putdowns as four experts vie for the Big Brass Mug. Tonight's topics: Alfred the Great, Bob Dylan, the British Open and Degrassi. See how you fare when the Hard Quiz buzzer sounds.

4. Wally Lewis, Mel Brooks, Mushrooms & Stephen Sondheim

Air Date: 2021-03-10

Four experts match wits and dodge witticisms from host Tom Gleeson. This week's topics: Wally Lewis, Mel Brooks, Mushrooms, and Stephen Sondheim. Only the hardest will survive. Play along with the hashtag Hard Quiz!

5. Kanye West, Gavin & Stacey, Robert F. Kennedy & Jane Austen

Air Date: 2021-03-17

Tom Gleeson puts four more self-proclaimed experts through the Big Brass wringer. Tom tests four hopeful hotshots on Kanye West, Gavin & Stacey, Robert F Kennedy and the books of Jane Austen.

6. Olivia Newton-John, Collingwood FC, Garlic & Top Gun

Air Date: 2021-03-24

Tom has the questions, but do his guests have the answers? Self-proclaimed experts on Olivia Newton-John, Collingwood FC, Garlic and Top Gun put their knowledge to the ultimate test.

7. Field Hockey, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Sister Elizabeth Kenny & Milk

Air Date: 2021-03-31

Tom Gleeson isn't afraid to keep asking questions until someone hoists a Big Brass Mug. His contestants tackle Field Hockey, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Sister Elizabeth Kenny, and... Milk!

8. HMAS Melbourne, Justin Bieber, Socceroos & Jim Henson

Air Date: 2021-04-07

Four vastly different contestants compete on four vastly different topics, all at the mercy of host Tom Gleeson. This week's subjects: HMAS Melbourne, Justin Bieber, The Powerful Owl and Jim Henson.

9. Schitt's Creek, Japanese Railways, Percy Jackson & Hank Williams

Air Date: 2021-04-14

Tom Gleeson puts another set of contestants through their paces - and through the wringer. Tonight's topics include Schitt's Creek, Japanese Railways, the Percy Jackson books series and Hank Williams.

10. Ghostbusters, Pink Floyd, classic Minis & the Kim Dynasty

Air Date: 2021-04-21

Four contestants, one Big Brass Mug, and a host who takes no prisoners. Tom Gleeson tests his charges on their expert topics of Ghostbusters, Pink Floyd, classic Minis and the Kim Dynasty.

11. Battle of the Duds

Air Date: 2021-04-28

Four favourites return for a second shot at being Hard Quiz champion in the latest Battle of the Duds - Kristy (expert topic: the Arab-Israeli conflict), Julie (dingoes), Charlie (Vincent motorcycles) and Vinny (Lady Gaga).

12. Novak Djokovic, Mary Poppins, black holes & the European Union

Air Date: 2021-05-05

Tom Gleeson squeezes another four expert contestants through the Hard Quiz wringer. Their special subjects include Tennis World Number One Novak Djokovic, whimsical nanny Mary Poppins, black holes and the European Union.

13. My Fair Lady, the Qantas Flight 32 Emergency, TikTok & Ricky Ponting

Air Date: 2021-05-12

Four experts, four topics, but only one Big Brass Mug. Tom Gleeson asks hard-hitting questions about My Fair Lady, the Qantas Flight 32 Emergency, TikTok, and Ricky Ponting. Why not bat along at home?

14. Spartacus, Glee, Penguins & the Trump Presidency

Air Date: 2021-05-19

Tom Gleeson is back to poke fun at a fresh batch of experts competing for the Big Brass Mug. Topics include Spartacus, TV Series Glee, Penguins, and the Trump Presidency.

15. C-130 Hercules, Little Shop of Horrors, Simone Biles & World of Warcraft

Air Date: 2021-05-26

Tom Gleeson is an expert at drawing contestants out of their shells, and with topics as varied as the C-130 Hercules, Little Shop of Horrors, Simone Biles, and World of Warcraft, there's something for everyone.

16. Star Wars action figures, Hanging Rock, Tomorrow When the War Began & Goo Goo Dolls

Air Date: 2021-06-02

Tom Gleeson digs up another batch of improbable experts to battle it out for the Big Brass Mug on the topics of classic Star Wars action figures, Hanging Rock, Tomorrow When the War Began and Goo Goo Dolls.

17. The First Persian Empire, the Wiggles, TV show Scrubs & Guinness

Air Date: 2021-06-16

Hard Quiz brings together four contestants with four expert topics and puts them all under Tom Gleeson's merciless microscope. Topics include: the First Persian Empire, the Wiggles, TV show Scrubs, and Guinness.

18. Kosciuszko National Park, the violin, Nelson Mandela & Sailor Moon

Air Date: 2021-08-18

Four brave contestants put themselves under the Hard Quiz spotlight for a chance to win Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug. The expert's topics: Kosciuszko National Park, the violin, Nelson Mandela, and Sailor Moon.

19. Mad Max, The House of Windsor, Bjork, & Social Psychology

Air Date: 2021-08-25

Tom Gleeson's Hard Quiz has something for everyone. The four expert topics are Mad Max, The House of Windsor, Bjork, and Social Psychology. It's time to play... HARD.

20. Dracula, Hillary Clinton, Virat Kohli & Gibson Guitars

Air Date: 2021-09-01

Who will have what it takes to win Tom Gleeson's treasured Big Brass Mug? The expert topics include Bram Stoker's Dracula, Hillary Clinton, Indian cricketer Virat Kohli, and Gibson Guitars.

21. Tenzing Norgay, diamonds, Frozen & Turnbull government

Air Date: 2021-09-08

Four experts battle it out on Hard Quiz! The contestant's chosen topics include Tenzing Norgay, diamonds, Frozen, and the Turnbull government. Who will take home the Big Brass Mug?

22. French & Saunders, Tiger Woods, Calculus & the Brooklyn Bridge

Air Date: 2021-09-15

It's the Battle of the Duds! Former losing contestants make a not-so-triumphant return to reclaim the victory they never had. Tom welcomes back experts on French and Saunders, Tiger Woods, Calculus and the Brooklyn Bridge.

23. Petula Clark, How to Train Your Dragon films, periodic table, & F/A-18 Hornet

Air Date: 2021-09-22

The contestant's specialist subjects include Petula Clark, the How to Train Your Dragon films, the periodic table of elements, and the supersonic F/A-18 Hornet combat jet... and Tom's got a missile lock on all of them.

24. Silverchair, the 'Monster Petition', William the Conqueror & 'The Castle'

Air Date: 2021-09-29

Vying for Hard Quiz honours are experts on Silverchair, the women's suffrage 'Monster Petition', William the Conqueror, and classic Aussie film favourite The Castle. Which lucky contestant will earn the Big Brass Mug?

25. Les Miserables, book series Grug, Meghan Markle & money laundering

Air Date: 2021-10-06

Tom Gleeson oversees another battle for trivia supremacy. Special subjects include the musical Les Miserables, illustrated book series Grug, retired actor Meghan Markle and money laundering!

26. Mortal Kombat, Ace Ventura, the Kray Twins & Airbus A320

Air Date: 2021-10-13

Is Hard Quiz the Mortal Kombat of quiz shows? Find out when an Mortal Kombat expert faces off against fans of Ace Ventura, the Kray Twins and the Airbus A320. Who will be left standing?

27. King Henry VII, Shaquille O'Neal, dinosaurs & Priscilla Queen of the Desert

Air Date: 2021-10-20

What do King Henry VII, Shaquille O'Neal, dinosaurs and The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert have in common? They're all expert topics on Hard Quiz! Find out who takes home Tom's Big Brass Mug!

28. Manchester City, Blue Tongued Lizards, Mariah Carey & The Babysitters Club

Air Date: 2021-10-27

Only one winner can take home Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug! Expert topics include Manchester City, Australian Blue Tongued Lizards, Mariah Carey, and The Babysitters Club.

29. Bob Geldof, Machine Learning, the Owl & The Matrix Trilogy

Air Date: 2021-11-03

Who will accept the Big Brass Mug from Tom Gleeson? Stepping up to the mic are experts in Bob Geldof, machine learning, the powerful owl and The Matrix trilogy.

30. Chernobyl disaster, Ultimate Frisbee, Wallace and Gromit & Hanson

Air Date: 2021-11-10

It's a battle royale as host Tom Gleeson puts four experts to the test on their specialty topics. Topics include the Chernobyl disaster, Ultimate Frisbee, Wallace and Gromit and Hanson.

31. Duke Kahanamoku, AC/DC, Mean Girls & Australian Dung Beetle Project

Air Date: 2021-11-17

The Big Brass Mug is up for grabs, and experts in Duke Kahanamoku, AC/DC, Mean Girls and the Australian Dung Beetle Project are out to get it. What on earth is the Australian Dung Beetle Project?

32. Twilight Saga, Midnight Oil, Danish Kings of England & Australian railways

Air Date: 2021-11-24

Quizmaster-General Tom Gleeson sinks his teeth into the Twilight Saga, Midnight Oil, Danish Kings of England, and Australian railways. Which superfan will hoist the Big Brass Mug?

33. Battle of the Duds

Air Date: 2021-12-01

It's the Battle of the Duds! Fan favourites Miles, Nick, Lisa and Ash get one more crack at taking home Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug with their special topics: Mazda MX-5, Sir Donald Bradman, Kate Ceberano, and the clarinet.

34. Vintage Synthesizers, Dance Academy, Neil Armstrong & Sierra Leone

Air Date: 2021-12-08

Tom Gleeson hosts a clash of epic proportions on Hard Quiz! Where else would you see vintage synthesizers go head-to-head with Dance Academy, Neil Armstrong, and Sierra Leone? Nowhere, that's where!

35. Billy Idol, The Witcher, Stephen King's IT & '80s and '90s supermodels

Air Date: 2021-12-15

Four contestants vie for the Hard Quiz Big Brass Mug, with their various specialty topics of Billy Idol, The Witcher, Stephen King's IT, and '80s and '90s supermodels put to the test. It's time to play HARD!

1. LA Dodgers, Project Mercury space program, Lawrence of Arabia & 'Get Smart'

Air Date: 2022-02-02

Tom Gleeson returns with his Big Brass Mug to test the mettle of average Aussies with eccentric interests such as the LA Dodgers baseball team, Project Mercury space program, Lawrence of Arabia and '60s comedy Get Smart!

2. Phil Collins, High School Musical, Architect Frank Lloyd Wright & Telecom Phonecards

Air Date: 2022-02-09

Tom Gleeson faces down a bunch of boffins battling for the Big Brass Mug. Will a fan of Phil Collins, High School Musical, or famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright win? Or will it be added to a collection of Telecom Phonecards?

3. Leon Trotsky, 'The Fast and the Furious', Bananas & The Sun

Air Date: 2022-02-16

Tom Gleeson has hard questions on revolutionary Leon Trotsky, film franchise 'The Fast and the Furious', fun fruit, bananas, and that ball of burning gas, the sun.

4. Deep Purple, the Isle of Wight, E.T. & the Super Netball League

Air Date: 2022-02-23

What fascinating facts will emerge as Tom Gleeson dangles the Big Brass Mug in front of experts in rock icons Deep Purple, Britain's Isle of Wight, Spielberg's E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial and the Super Netball League?

5. Bugs Bunny, Magic: The Gathering, St Kilda Footy Club & 'To Kill a Mockingbird'

Air Date: 2022-03-02

To win Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug, four experts are grilled on their knowledge of cartoon critter Bugs Bunny, collectible card game Magic: The Gathering, AFL footy club St Kilda and classic novel To Kill a Mockingbird.

6. Kurt Vonnegut, Britney Spears, the Wayne's World movies & condoms

Air Date: 2022-03-09

Only one contestant can hoist Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug and cry "Thanks for playing HARD!" Tonight's competing topics are author Kurt Vonnegut, pop star Britney Spears, the Wayne's World movies, and, er, condoms!

7. Goo Goo Dolls, Virat Kohli, World of Warcraft & Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

Air Date: 2022-03-16

Tom Gleeson offers a second chance at the Big Brass Mug to fans of rock band Goo Goo Dolls, cricketer Virat Kohli, online game World of Warcraft and classic film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory in a Battle of the Duds!

8. Malaria, the Australian Greens, Toby Price & Lano and Woodley

Air Date: 2022-03-23

Experts in malaria, the Australian Greens, Aussie motorcycle champ Toby Price and comedy duo Lano & Woodley are after Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug... and one of them is in for a surprise!

9. Diego Maradona, George W. Bush, the Harry Potter movies & bricks

Air Date: 2022-03-30

Tom Gleeson is hanging on to the Big Brass Mug until one expert can prove they deserve it with their knowledge of soccer legend Diego Maradona, US President George W. Bush, the Harry Potter movies, or bricks!

10. Australian Poetry, Mahatma Gandhi, Stargate SG-1 & Scott Pilgrim

Air Date: 2022-04-06

Tom Gleeson is back with the Big Brass Mug and four know-it-alls want it: an Australian Poetry afficionado, a disciple of Mahatma Gandhi, and fans of sci-fi TV show Stargate SG-1 and graphic novel series Scott Pilgrim.

11. Richard Wagner, Nicole Kidman, Buddhism & the film Fight Club

Air Date: 2022-04-13

The Big Brass Mug is up for grabs again as Tom Gleeson queries another quartet of quizzers on their questionable topics: opera composer Richard Wagner, actor Nicole Kidman, Buddhism and the film Fight Club.

12. Agatha Christie, Adolf Hitler, Jesus Christ Superstar & Fortnite

Air Date: 2022-04-20

Which subject will win Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug for its expert contestant? Crime writer Agatha Christie, Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler, the musical Jesus Christ Superstar or online game Fortnite.

13. Jake Gyllenhaal, Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun, Mister Ed & Feet

Air Date: 2022-04-27

Tom Gleeson and his Big Brass Mug are under siege from another four contestants whose wildly eclectic expert subjects include actor Jake Gyllenhaal, Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun, talking horse sitcom, Mister Ed, and feet.

14. Diamonds, Social Psychology, Novak Djokovic & the Australian Dung Beetle Project

Air Date: 2022-05-04

Battle of the Duds! Tom Gleeson faces four people foolish enough to have a second try at the Big Brass Mug with their expert subjects of diamonds, social psychology, Novak Djokovic, and the Australian Dung Beetle Project.

15. Robert Mapplethorpe, Melbourne Storm, Metallica & Bridgerton

Air Date: 2022-05-25

Tom Gleeson awards the Big Brass Mug to whichever expert best answers his questions about photographer Robert Mapplethorpe, NRL team Melbourne Storm, heavy metal band Metallica and romantic book and TV series, Bridgerton.

16. The Bible, Weimaraners, Green Day & Puberty Blues

Air Date: 2022-06-01

Contestants who want to win the Big Brass Mug must answer Tom Gleeson's questions about their expert subjects: The Bible, dog breed Weimaraners, punk band Green Day and classic Aussie film Puberty Blues.

17. Father Ted, Arnott's biscuits, Final Fantasy & Jackie O

Air Date: 2022-09-28

Four more contestants are desperate to get their grubby mitts on Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug: superfans of nineties sitcom Father Ted, Arnott's bikkies, Final Fantasy video game series & the real Jackie O (not Kyle's mate).

18. L.A. Lakers, Easy Rider, Beauty and the Beast & Keeping Up with the Kardashians

Air Date: 2022-10-05

Experts in the L.A. Lakers basketball team, classic film Easy Rider, animated Disney classic Beauty and the Beast and reality television series Keeping Up with the Kardashians battle for Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug.

19. Ratatouille, Australian Owls, the Ford Mustang & the Real Housewives of New York

Air Date: 2022-10-12

Four experts enter. Three will exit through the big steel doors. One will be the Hard Quiz Champion! Topics include: the animated film Ratatouille, Australian Owls, the Ford Mustang, and the Real Housewives of New York!

20. Macbeth, Family Guy, Canadian Rock Band Rush & Disaster Movie Armageddon

Air Date: 2022-10-19

Tom Gleeson faces an onslaught from experts in Shakespeare's Macbeth, animated sitcom Family Guy, Canadian rock band Rush and disaster movie Armageddon. Who will win the Big Brass Mug?

21. Global Financial Crisis, Miles Davis, Jackass & Comedians Hamish & Andy

Air Date: 2022-10-26

Tom Gleeson has a fistful of questions for anyone who dares covet his Big Brass Mug. Lining up are experts on the global financial crisis, jazz legend Miles Davis, irreverent stunt team Jackass and comedians Hamish & Andy.

22. Battle of the Duds

Air Date: 2022-11-02

Battle of the Duds! Tom Gleeson invites failed former contestants to humiliate themselves all over again. Vying for the dud mug are experts in social media platform TikTok, soccer's A-League, comedy film Mean Girls and teeth.

23. The Phantom, Love Actually, Republican China & Eddie McGuire

Air Date: 2022-11-09

Hard Quiz: it's the quiz show so big that OTHER quiz show hosts turn up in the questions! Vying for Tom's Big Brass Mug are experts in the Phantom, Love Actually, Republican China, and...Eddie McGuire!

24. Bruce Springsteen, musical Hamilton & Japanese artist Hokusai

Air Date: 2022-11-16

It's another classic Hard Quiz line-up as experts on flags, Bruce Springsteen, stage musical Hamilton and Japanese artist Hokusai fight it out. Only one will prove worthy of Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug.

1. Lion King, Legend of Zelda, Smallpox & Antique Purses

Air Date: 2023-02-08

Fighting for Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug are engineer and Lion King fan Jasmine, software engineer and Legend of Zelda player Ed, nanny and smallpox expert Izzy, and dill pickle maker Mikey...who is into antique purses!

2. Typefaces, the Tasmanian Devil, Breaker Morant & Tina Arena

Air Date: 2023-02-15

It takes all sorts, and Hard Quiz is Australia's biggest bag of liquorice. Vying for Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug are experts in typefaces, the Tasmanian devil, war criminal Breaker Morant and Aussie songbird Tina Arena.

3. Samantha Stosur, Freddie Mercury, Seinfeld & the Galapagos Tortoise

Air Date: 2023-02-22

Tom Gleeson dishes out the points and the putdowns as four experts vie for the Big Brass Mug with their topics: tennis star Samantha Stosur, Queen singer Freddie Mercury, TV sitcom Seinfeld, and the Galapagos tortoise.

4. Monsters Inc., Frida Kahlo, Pug Dogs & Australian Currency

Air Date: 2023-03-01

Four experts match wits and dodge witticisms from host Tom Gleeson with their subjects: animated film Monsters, Inc, artist Frida Kahlo, pug dogs, and Australian currency. Only the hardest will survive.

5. PM Anthony Albanese, Grey's Anatomy, Echidnas & Rin Tin Tin

Air Date: 2023-03-08

Tom Gleeson puts four experts through the Battle of the Big Brass Mug! This week's topics are Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, medical drama Grey's Anatomy, echidnas, and the black and white canine adventures of Rin Tin Tin.

6. Battle of the Duds

Air Date: 2023-03-15

It's a Battle of the Duds. Taking another shot at Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug are Bugs Bunny expert Michael, Hamilton the musical fan Miek, Love Actually expert Spencer, and Airbus A320 expert Deborah, who is a pilot.

7. Tony Hawk, Glenn McGrath, Mad Men & Parachuting

Air Date: 2023-03-22

Tom Gleeson is back with another four experts vying to be champion and take home the Big Brass Mug. Topics include skateboard legend Tony Hawk, cricket legend Glenn McGrath, period drama Mad Men, and parachuting.

8. Nicki Minaj, the Platypus, Joseph Stalin & Colonoscopies

Air Date: 2023-03-29

Fighting over Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug this week are experts on rapper Nicki Minaj, wacky Aussie favourite the platypus, murderous dictator Joseph Stalin, and the medical marvel of colonoscopies! (Don't try this at home.)

9. Blade Runner, Geoffrey Chaucer, F1 Driver Daniel Ricciardo & Pineapples

Air Date: 2023-04-05

What do the movie Blade Runner, poet Geoffrey Chaucer, Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo and pineapples have in common? They're all topics on this week's Hard Quiz, where four big fans take on the hilarious Tom Gleeson!

10. Scouts Australia, The Incredibles, Michael Jordan & Penny Farthing Bicycles

Air Date: 2023-04-12

Four contestants are after one Big Brass Mug, and host Tom Gleeson is in the way. Expert topics this week are Scouts Australia, animated film The Incredibles, NBA superstar Michael Jordan, and penny farthing bicycles!

11. Beyonce, hit-musical RENT, Australian finches & TV classic SeaChange

Air Date: 2023-04-19

The Big Brass Mug is up for grabs again as Tom Gleeson quizzes another quartet on their questionable topics: the musical Rent, Grammy-winner Beyonce, Australian finches and Aussie TV classic SeaChange.

12. George Michael, The Sims, AFL team Western Bulldogs & the Cuban Missile Crisis

Air Date: 2023-04-26

Tom Gleeson quizzes contestants on pop legend George Michael, video game The Sims, AFL team Western Bulldogs, and the Cuban missile crisis.

13. Encanto, Brett Whiteley, George Harrison & Man vs Wild

Air Date: 2023-05-03

Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug is under siege from four contestants and their eclectic expert subjects: Disney's Encanto, artist Brett Whiteley, musician George Harrison, and the Bear Grylls adventure series Man vs Wild.

14. Australian Zoos, rap group Salt-N-Pepa, BoJack Horseman & Anna Pavlova

Air Date: 2023-05-10

Chasing after Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug this week are experts in Australian zoos, rap group Salt-N-Pepa, animated series BoJack Horseman, and a fascinator-wearing fan of ballet superstar Anna Pavlova.

15. Hello Kitty, Triumph motorcycles, Michael J. Fox & Gilbert and Sullivan

Air Date: 2023-05-17

Tom Gleeson awards the Big Brass Mug to whichever expert best answers his Hard Quiz questions on their expert topic: Hello Kitty, Triumph motorcycles, actor Michael J. Fox, and composers Gilbert and Sullivan!

16. Battle of the Duds

Air Date: 2023-05-24

It's another Battle of the Duds! Tom Gleeson faces four people foolish enough to have a second try at the Big Brass Mug with their expert subjects of dinosaurs, penicillin, the Isle of Wight and Olympic gymnast Simone Biles.

17. Morse Code, Animal Crossing, Good Will Hunting & Machin Postage Stamps

Air Date: 2023-05-31

It's the Hard Quiz Ashes! A pack of Poms want the Big Brass Mug and Aussie Tom Gleeson wants to bowl them out! Their topics: Morse code, video game Animal Crossing, the movie Good Will Hunting, and Machin postage stamps.

18. Australian Parrots, Cricket Bats, Bones & WikiLeaks

Air Date: 2023-08-02

Tom Gleeson is hanging on to the Big Brass Mug until one Hard Quiz expert can prove they deserve it - but with which topic? Australian parrots, cricket bats, bones, or WikiLeaks?

19. Android Smartphones, Sydney Opera House, AFL & TV show Gladiators

Air Date: 2023-08-09

Four know-it-alls want Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug: an Android smartphone aficionado, a Sydney Opera House tour guide, an AFL umpire, and someone who is into people getting hit with padded poles on the TV show Gladiators.

20. Australian Microbats, Minecraft, the Planet Mars & the Billy Madison Movie

Air Date: 2023-08-16

Tom Gleeson faces an onslaught from experts in Australian microbats, computer game Minecraft, the planet Mars and Adam Sandler movie Billy Madison. Who will win the Big Brass Mug?

21. The Avro Lancaster Bomber, Celine Dion, The IT Crowd & African Snakes

Air Date: 2023-08-23

Tom Gleeson has Hard Quiz questions for those who covet his Big Brass Mug. Contestants are experts on the Avro Lancaster bomber, Canadian singer Celine Dion, comedy series The IT Crowd and African venomous snakes!

22. Harry Styles, Evonne Goolagong Cawley, Pulp Fiction & Wheat

Air Date: 2023-08-30

What do singer Harry Styles, tennis legend Evonne Goolagong Cawley, the movie Pulp Fiction, and wheat have in common? They're all expert topics on Hard Quiz this week! Find out who takes home Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug!

23. The Late Show, Nauru, Beekeeping & the Harp

Air Date: 2023-09-06

Tom Gleeson puts four contestants under the grill as they battle it out over the Big Brass Mug with their expert subjects: Aussie comedy series The Late Show, the island of Nauru, beekeeping, and musical instrument, the harp.

24. S Club 7, Modern Family, Brisbane Broncos & Spielberg's Schindler's List

Air Date: 2023-09-13

An epic Hard Quiz battle featuring experts on pop group S Club 7, TV sitcom Modern Family, NRL club Brisbane Broncos and the Spielberg masterpiece Schindler's List. Only one will prove worthy of Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug.

25. Musical Come From Away, Katy Perry, the Human Immune System & Descartes

Air Date: 2023-09-20

Tom Gleeson oversees another Hard Quiz battle for the Big Brass Mug. He welcomes alleged experts on the musical Come From Away, pop star Katy Perry, the human immune system and philosopher Rene Descartes!

26. The Backstreet Boys, the Pirates of the Caribbean Movies, Australian Wine & Sir David Attenborough

Air Date: 2023-09-27

Tom Gleeson has a Big Brass Mug and to win it, contestants must answer Hard Quiz questions about ageing boyband the Backstreet Boys, the Pirates of the Caribbean movies, Australian wine, and Sir David Attenborough.

27. Battle of the Duds

Air Date: 2023-10-04

The 200th episode of Hard Quiz is a Battle of the Duds! Tom Gleeson invites four failed contestants to humiliate themselves again. Vying for the Dud Mug are experts in The Phantom, Miles Davis, Easy Rider, and Adolf Hitler.

28. Kate Bush, Bratz Dolls, Kakadu National Park & The Goodies

Air Date: 2023-10-11

Who will accept the Big Brass Mug from Tom Gleeson... and who will be sent OUT!? On the Hard Quiz podiums are self-nominated experts in Kate Bush, Bratz dolls, Kakadu National Park and The Goodies!

29. Scooby-Doo, The Salvation Army, The Big Lebowski & Metal Band Slipknot

Air Date: 2023-10-18

Tom Gleeson hosts Australia's favourite quiz show. Expert topics are Scooby-Doo, The Salvation Army, The Big Lebowski film and masked metal band, Slipknot. Only one winner can take home the Big Brass Mug!

30. Jurassic Park, Elvis, Gough Whitlam & the Charlotte Hornets

Air Date: 2023-10-25

His Royal Hardness, Tom Gleeson, quizzes his challengers' knowledge of Jurassic Park, Elvis, Ex-PM Gough Whitlam and not-very-successful basketball team, the Charlotte Hornets. Who will hold aloft the Big Brass Mug?

1. Godzilla, Marilyn Monroe, Swan Lake & the Whale Shark

Air Date: 2024-02-07

Tom Gleeson hosts a clash of epic proportions on Hard Quiz! Where else would you see Godzilla go head-to-head with Marilyn Monroe, Swan Lake, and the whale shark? Nowhere, that's where.

2. Rod Stewart, The Sopranos, Bunnings & Cholera

Air Date: 2024-02-14

Four contestants vie for the Hard Quiz Big Brass Mug! Which topic will triumph: Rod Stewart, The Sopranos, or Bunnings... or will cholera wipe them out? Play along at home!

3. Paula Abdul, 30 Rock, Chocolate & Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen

Air Date: 2024-02-21

Fighting for Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug in this episode are Paula Abdul fan Matthew, 30 Rock fan Patrice, chocolate connoisseur Julie, and Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen connoisseur Regan!

4. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, James Bond, the Sydney Harbour Bridge & Victorian Women's Fash

Air Date: 2024-02-28

It takes all sorts, and Hard Quiz is a big bag of liquorice! Vying for Tom's Big Brass Mug are experts in the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, James Bond movies, the Sydney Harbour Bridge, and Victorian women's fashion!

5. Women in Greek Mythology, Shania Twain, the 7 Up Documentary Series & Spices

Air Date: 2024-03-06

Which subject will win Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug for its expert contestant on this Hard Quiz: women in Greek Mythology, pop queen Shania Twain, the 7 Up documentary series, or the mouth-watering world of spices?

6. Cronulla Sharks, Mulan, Doja Cat & Vintage Roller Skates

Air Date: 2024-03-13

Tom Gleeson and his Big Brass Mug are besieged by another four contestants with eclectic expert subjects: Cronulla Sharks fan Matt, Mulan lover Jessica, Doja Cat fan Elle, and Brad, who's really into vintage roller skates.

7. Sex and the City, Iggy Pop, Netball Team the Diamonds & Classic Land Rovers

Air Date: 2024-03-20

Chasing after Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug this week on Hard Quiz are experts in Sex and the City, punk icon Iggy Pop, Australia's netball team the Diamonds, and classic Land Rovers!

8. NASCAR, Ash Barty, Sheep Shearing & the Mercator Projection

Air Date: 2024-03-27

Tom Gleeson awards the Big Brass Mug to whichever expert best answers his Hard Quiz questions on their expert topic: NASCAR, Ash Barty, sheep shearing, and the Mercator Projection!

9. NBA star LeBron James, Super Smash Bros., Racehorse Phar Lap & Vegemite

Air Date: 2024-04-03

It's another classic lineup of Hard Quiz expert topics on the hunt for the Big Brass Mug! Tonight, it's NBA star LeBron James, video game series Super Smash Bros., legendary racehorse Phar Lap...and Vegemite!

10. Metal Band Slipknot, The Lion King, Armageddon & Colonoscopies

Air Date: 2024-04-10

It's the Battle of the Duds! Fan favourites Bel (expert topic: metal band Slipknot), Jasmine (The Lion King), Takura (Armageddon) and Sam (colonoscopies!) get one more crack at taking home Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug!

11. Princess Kate, Lost in Space, the Concorde & Oysters

Air Date: 2024-04-17

Tom Gleeson is hanging on to the Big Brass Mug until one Hard Quiz expert can prove they deserve it - but with which topic? Princess Kate, Lost in Space, the Concorde, or oysters?

12. When Harry Met Sally, Sir Douglas Mawson, the Real Housewives of Melbourne & the Sport of Curling

Air Date: 2024-04-24

Four know-it-alls try to get their hands on Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug, but which eclectic topic will win the day: When Harry Met Sally; Sir Douglas Mawson, the Real Housewives of Melbourne, or the sport of curling?

13. Van Halen, the America's Cup, the Howard Government & UK sitcom The Inbetweeners

Air Date: 2024-05-01

Tom Gleeson faces an onslaught from experts in Van Halen, the America's Cup, the Howard Government, and UK sitcom The Inbetweeners. Who will win the Big Brass Mug?

14. Norman Lindsay, John Coltrane, Lana Del Rey & Pompeii

Air Date: 2024-05-08

Tom Gleeson has Hard Quiz questions for those who covet his Big Brass Mug. This week's contestants are experts on Norman Lindsay, John Coltrane, Lana Del Rey, and Pompeii!

15. Champagne, Mata Hari, Grand Theft Auto & The Hobbit

Air Date: 2024-05-15

Raise your glasses to another classic episode of Hard Quiz! Chasing the Big Brass Mug in this episode are champagne lover Dave, Mata Hari aficionado Dawn, Grand Theft Auto gamer Sonny, and The Hobbit fan Lillian.

16. Alice Cooper, Alexander McQueen, Anne of Green Gables & Chickens

Air Date: 2024-05-22

Tom Gleeson puts four more self-proclaimed experts through the Big Brass wringer. Tonight's topics are Alice Cooper, fashion designer Alexander McQueen, literary classic Anne of Green Gables... and chickens.

17. The Trombone, The Last of Us, Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan & the DeLorean

Air Date: 2024-05-29

His Royal Hardness, Tom Gleeson, tests his challengers' knowledge of the trombone, video game The Last of Us, Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan, and the iconic DeLorean motorcar. Who will hoist aloft the Big Brass Mug?

18. Francis Bacon, Ted Lasso, Dr Dre & Che Guevara

Air Date: 2024-06-05

Quizzing hard with Tom Gleeson tonight are self-proclaimed experts in artist Francis Bacon, TV favourite Ted Lasso, rapper Dr Dre, and Leftist revolutionary Che Guevara. Don't mix these topics at home!

19. Episode 19

Air Date: 2024-06-12

Tom Gleeson tests four experts to find the Hard Quiz Champion! Topics include the Carlton Football Club, sci-fi show Babylon 5, frozen glacier sensation Otzi the Iceman, and Microsoft Excel.

20. Kim Kardashian, Skyhooks, Geocaching & Mr Olympia Contest

Air Date: 2024-06-19

What do Kim Kardashian, Skyhooks, geocaching, and the Mr Olympia bodybuilding contest have in common? They're all topics on tonight's Hard Quiz, where four big fans match wits with the hilarious Tom Gleeson!

21. Coldplay, As Time Goes By, Capital Cities & Ada Lovelace

Air Date: 2024-06-26

Tom Gleeson dishes out the points and the putdowns as four experts vie for the Big Brass Mug. Tonight's topics are Coldplay, As Time Goes By, capital cities, and Ada Lovelace. Play along at home!

22. Spider-Man, Cheap Trick, Marbles, Paint and Pigments

Air Date: 2024-07-03

Four experts match wits and dodge witticisms from host Tom Gleeson. This week's topics: Spider-Man, Cheap Trick, Marbles, plus Paint and Pigments! It's going to be a messy episode of Hard Quiz.

23. Rage Against the Machine, Muriel's Wedding, French & the Australian Masters Golf Tournament

Air Date: 2024-07-10

Tom Gleeson has the questions. Do our experts have the answers? Tonight's topics include Rage Against the Machine, Muriel's Wedding, the French language and the Australian Masters golf tournament. Play along with Hard Quiz!

24. Lavender, Dumb and Dumber, Pac-Man & Guns N' Roses

Air Date: 2024-07-17

Tom Gleeson is back with four new experts vying to be the Hard Quiz Champion and take home the Big Brass Mug. Tonight's topics are lavender, Dumb and Dumber, Pac-Man, and Guns N' Roses!

25. Jurassic Park, Australian currency, Kakadu National Park & Beekeeping

Air Date: 2024-10-09

It's a Battle of the Duds! Tom Gleeson faces four contestants foolish enough to have a second try at the Big Brass Mug, with their expert subjects of Jurassic Park, Australian currency, Kakadu National Park and beekeeping.

26. The Evil Dead, Drone Racing, Polar Bears & Powderfinger

Air Date: 2024-10-16

Four contestants, one Big Brass Mug, and a host who takes no prisoners. Tom Gleeson tests his charges on their expert topics of The Evil Dead, drone racing, polar bears, and Powderfinger. Play at home!

27. Knitting, Claudia Karvan, Mozart & the Great Pyramid of Giza

Air Date: 2024-10-23

Tom Gleeson squeezes another four so-called expert contestants through the Hard Quiz wringer - on their special topics: knitting, Claudia Karvan, Mozart, and the Great Pyramid of Giza. Who will take home the Big Brass Mug?

28. Brett Lee, Sonic the Hedgehog, Twin Peaks & Tea

Air Date: 2024-10-30

Four experts, four topics, but only one Big Brass Mug. Tom Gleeson puts hard-hitting questions to ordinary experts in Brett Lee, Sonic the Hedgehog, Twin Peaks, and tea. It's the game show where stealing is how you win!

29. The Crusades, Empire Records, the Volkswagen Golf & the Spice Girls

Air Date: 2024-11-06

Tom Gleeson is back with a fresh batch of experts. This week's Hard Quiz topics are the Crusades, Empire Records, the Volkswagen Golf and the Spice Girls. The Big Brass mug is what they want, what they really, really want!

30. George W. Bush, Anna Pavlova, Billy Idol & The Sims

Air Date: 2024-11-13

It's a Battle of the Duds! Tom Gleeson invites four failed former contestants to humiliate themselves again. Vying for the Big Brass Dud Mug are experts in George W. Bush, Anna Pavlova, Billy Idol, and video game The Sims.

31. Shaun Micallef, Bitcoin, King Richard III & Blink-182

Air Date: 2024-11-20

Shaun Micallef!...is an expert topic on this episode of Hard Quiz, along with Bitcoin, King Richard III, and Blink-182. Host Tom Gleeson has another Big Brass Mug to give away to the last expert left standing.

32. Blood, Russell Coight's All Aussie Adventures, Blur & the Giro D'Italia

Air Date: 2024-11-27

Where does Tom Gleeson find these oddballs? Tonight's Hard Quiz expert topics are blood, Russell Coight's All Aussie Adventures, Britpop legends Blur, and road cycling race the Giro D'Italia. Let the hardest quizzer win!

33. Serena Williams, Sidney Nolan, Harley-Davidsons & movie Clueless

Air Date: 2024-12-04

Hard Quiz puts four self-nominated experts under Tom Gleeson's merciless microscope. This week's topics are Serena Williams, Sidney Nolan, Harley-Davidson motorcycles, and '90s movie Clueless!

34. Anaesthesia, Michael Caine, Boeing & series Supernatural

Air Date: 2024-12-11

Four brave contestants step into the Hard Quiz spotlight for a chance to win Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug. Tonight's expert topics: anaesthesia, Michael Caine, aircraft manufacturer Boeing, and TV drama Supernatural.

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