Episode Cats36

8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Series 6, Episode 3 was a special episode broadcast on 22 May 2015, as part of 8 out of 10 Cats Mash-ups Series 6.

8 Out of 10 Cats regulars Sean Lock and Jon Richardson were the contestants, along with Rhod Gilbert and Sara Pascoe who were their teammates, while Jimmy Carr reprised his role as the host.

The match saw Jon Richardson, with the assistance of Sara Pascoe, winning by 34 – 23 in a 7-rounder.

Rachel Riley was, as ever, the arithmetician, and Joey Essex helped her out from round 5 onwards. The Dictionary Corner guest was Johnny Vegas, 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	Rhod & Sean	Score	Jon & Sara	Others	Max.
1	ICBSUEDNS	sudeni ☓ INDUCES	7 – 0	incense ☓ cubics ☓	INCUDES, INCUSED, INCUSES, NIDUSES, SUBSIDE, SUNBEDS*	7
2	50 75 8 9 2 6 → 589	589 589 8 × 75 − 9 − 2 8 × 75 − 9 − 2	17 – 10	589 588/590 8 × 75 − 9 − 2		17
TTT	NICEDONG	Nerds can't get enough of it.			ENCODING
Rnd	Selection	Sean Lock	Score	Sara Pascoe	Others	Max.
3	EILTONMEA	ENTAIL	23 – 10	LEMON	MELANITE*	25
Rnd	Selection	Rhod Gilbert	Score	Jon Richardson	Others	Max.
4	50 75 8 2 3 2 → 436	437.5 ☓	23 – 10	436 ☓	RR: 436 = 50 × 8 + (75 − 3) ÷ 2	35
TTT	TASTEPOO	I like mine mashed.			POTATOES
Rnd	Selection	Rhod & Sean	Score	Jon & Sara	Others	Max.
5	EWUNOSREH	WORSEN ENSURE	23 – 17	REHOUSE resown ☓	NOWHERE, RESHOWN, UNHORSE, WHEREON*	42
TTT	RHODTUGS	There's barely a trickle.			DROUGHTS
6	IPAEMINSK	miniskape ☓ —	23 – 24	PINKIES MAKES	PIANISM, PIKEMAN	49
7	NEEDAROMP		23 – 34	PROMENADE (3 seconds)		59