Episode Cats28

{episode|previous=8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Series 5, Episode 1|next=8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Series 5, Episode 3}} 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Series 5, Episode 2 was a special episode broadcast on 9 January 2015, as part of 8 out of 10 Cats Mash-ups Series 5.

8 Out of 10 Cats regulars Sean Lock and Jon Richardson were the contestants, along with David Mitchell and Katherine Ryan who were their teammates, while Jimmy Carr reprised his role as the host.

The match saw Jon Richardson, with the assistance of Katherine Ryan, winning by 31 – 22 in an 8-rounder.

Rachel Riley was, as ever, the arithmetician, and Joe Wilkinson helped her out from round 5 onwards. The Dictionary Corner guest was David O'Doherty, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

NOTE: In this version, both players' declarations were allowed, although points were only awarded for the best answer.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	David & Sean	Score	Jon & Katherine	Others	Max.
1	EUHBNEZIR	URINE BRINE	5 – 0	huneez ☓ ebinezur ☓	HEREIN*, INHERE*	6
2	100 25 5 1 3 8 → 913	910 917 (8 + 1) × 100 + 25 − 3 × 5	12 – 0	907 921	RR: 913 = (100 + 25 + 5) × (8 − 1) + 3	16
TTT	LUBENUTS	Don't make it obvious.			UNSUBTLE
Rnd	Selection	Sean Lock	Score	Katherine Ryan	Others	Max.
3	AEOANWDWN	ENDOW	17 – 5	OWNED	ANODE*, AWNED*, DEWAN*, DONNE*, NONDA*, NOWED*, WANED*, WANNA*, WOWED*	21
Rnd	Selection	David Mitchell	Score	Jon Richardson	Others	Max.
4	100 50 5 1 8 4 → 236	239	17 – 12	237 (50 − 1) × 5 − 8	RR: 236 = (8 + 1 + 50) × 4	31
TTT	TRIEDASS	It didn't go very well.			DISASTER
Rnd	Selection	David & Sean	Score	Jon & Katherine	Others	Max.
5	REMYATOGL	GLORY MEATY	17 – 19	GAOLER GLOATER	GREATLY*, LEGATOR*	38
6	100 25 8 5 4 10 → 651	— 640	17 – 26	653 — (100 + 25 + 4) × 5 + 8	RR: 651 = (100 + 25 + 8) × 5 − 10 − 4	48
TTT	NOSESCUM	Eating it up.			CONSUMES
7	AMIXTMEAS	six ☓6 STEAM	22 – 31	mamiest ☓ STEAM	IMAMATES*	56
8	VASTBONER		22 – 31		OBSERVANT	66