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8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Series 7, Episode 5 was a special episode broadcast on 5 February 2016, as part of 8 out of 10 Cats Mash-ups Series 7.

8 Out of 10 Cats regulars Sean Lock and Jon Richardson were the contestants, along with Isy Suttie and Richard Osman who were their teammates, while Jimmy Carr reprised his role as the host.

The match saw Jon Richardson, with the assistance of Richard Osman, winning by 57 – 44 in an 8-rounder.

Rachel Riley was, as ever, the arithmetician. The Dictionary Corner guest was Alex Horne and the Horne Section, 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	Isy & Sean	Score	Jon & Richard	Others	Max.
1	EANWUADSN	WEANS SWANNED	7 – 7	SWANNED WANED	DUENNAS*	7
2	100 75 8 2 10 9 → 757	— 757 75 × 10 + 9 − 2	17 – 17	757 757 75 × 10 + 9 − 2 75 × 10 + 9 − 2		17
TTT	PORNSLOG	Keep it up for as long as you can.			PROLONGS
Rnd	Selection	Sean Lock	Score	Richard Osman	Others	Max.
3	PVWEAZYOQ	WAVE	21 – 21	WAVY	PEAVY	22
Rnd	Selection	Isy Suttie	Score	Jon Richardson	Others	Max.
4	100 25 3 9 4 2 → 666	666 (4 + 2) × 100 + 3 × 25 − 9	31 – 31	666 (4 + 2) × 100 + 3 × 25 − 9		32
TTT	FIRMARSE	Use responsibly.			FIREARMS
Rnd	Selection	Isy & Sean	Score	Jon & Richard	Others	Max.
5	EXNSAOPVL	NAPES PLANES	37 – 37	lovepans ☓ PLANES	NOPALES	39
6	25 100 75 50 3 9 → 936	947 928	37 – 47	936 930 ((75 − 50) ÷ 25 + 3 + 100) × 9		49
TTT	GROINTUG	It goes all over the bathroom.			GROUTING
7	NEPAHIEMS	mishapen ☓ MEANIES	44 – 47	neapish ☓ mishapen ☓	NEMESIA*, PEAHENS	56
8	RANCIDGAS		44 – 57	CARDIGANS (26.25 seconds)		66