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8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Series 8, Episode 1 was a special episode broadcast on 25 February 2016, as part of 8 out of 10 Cats Mash-ups Series 8.

8 Out of 10 Cats regulars Sean Lock and Jon Richardson were the contestants, along with Vic Reeves and Aisling Bea who were their teammates, while Jimmy Carr reprised his role as the host.

The match saw Jon Richardson, with the assistance of Aisling Bea, winning by 37 – 29 in an 8-rounder.

Rachel Riley was, as ever, the arithmetician. 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	Vic & Sean	Score	Jon & Aisling	Others	Max.
1	NIJATSUMI	stamini ☓ JAUNTS	6 – 0	minits ☓ jumansi ☓	ANIMIST*, MANJITS*, MINUTIA*, TSUNAMI	7
2	100 75 1 9 3 4 → 345	345 ☓ 345 3 × 100 + (1 + 4) × 9	16 – 10	345 — (100 + 75) × (3 − 1) − (9 − 4)		17
TTT	BUMSINGE	It's a peculiar feeling.			BEMUSING
Rnd	Selection	Sean Lock	Score	Aisling Bea	Others	Max.
3	AEDNGOEBG	BEGONE	22 – 10	bongo ☓	BONDAGE, DOGBANE, ENGAGED	24
Rnd	Selection	Vic Reeves	Score	Jon Richardson	Others	Max.
4	50 7 5 9 4 8 → 494	494 ☓	22 – 17	492 (9 − 7) × 5 × 50 − 8	RR: 494 = (50 + 5) × 9 − (8 − 7)	34
TTT	GRIPNUTS	Take aim and fire.			SPURTING
Rnd	Selection	Vic & Sean	Score	Jon & Aisling	Others	Max.
5	UFTOSDRIA	FROST TURFS	22 – 23	ADRIFT —	AUDITORS	42
6	25 1 3 7 4 6 → 752	25 751 (6 + 4) × 3 × 25 + 1	29 – 30	751 700 (6 + 4) × 3 × 25 + 1	RR: 752 = (25 × 4 + 6 + 1) × 7 + 3	52
TTT	ASSTRIPE	That sounds rough.			RASPIEST
7	EIALDIPRE	replaid ☓ lipread ☓	29 – 37	plieed ☓ PREDIAL	PEDALIER*	60
8	TURDFEARS		29 – 37		FRAUDSTER	70