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'''8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Series 2, Episode 5''' was a [[special episode]] broadcast on 13 September 2013, as part of [[8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Series 2]].
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'''Episode Cats9''', billed as '''8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Series 2, Episode 5''' was a [[special episode]] broadcast on 13 September 2013, as part of [[8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Series 2]].
  
 
''{{w|8 out of 10 Cats}}'' regular [[Jon Richardson]] and Acting Team Captain [[Lee Mack]] were the [[contestant]]s, along with [[Bob Mortimer]] and [[Adam Hills]] who were their teammates, while [[Jimmy Carr]] reprised his role as the host.
 
''{{w|8 out of 10 Cats}}'' regular [[Jon Richardson]] and Acting Team Captain [[Lee Mack]] were the [[contestant]]s, along with [[Bob Mortimer]] and [[Adam Hills]] who were their teammates, while [[Jimmy Carr]] reprised his role as the host.
  
The match saw Jon Richardson, with the assistance of Adam Hills, winning by {{score|153|0}} in a [[9 round format|9-rounder]], with the size of the winning score achieved primarily due to the fact that the [[conundrum]] for this episode only was worth 100 points.
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The match saw Jon Richardson, with the assistance of Adam Hills, winning by {{score|153|0}} in a [[9 round format|9-rounder]], with the size of the winning score achieved primarily due to the fact that the [[conundrum]] for this episode only was worth 100 points, thus also dubiously making it [[List of 9-round joint scores over 120|the highest joint-scoring 9-rounder]] in history.
  
[[Rachel Riley]] was, as ever, the [[arithmetician]], and [[Joe Wilkinson]] helped her out from round 5 onwards. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Alex Horne|Alex Horne & the Horne Section]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]].
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[[Rachel Riley]] was, as ever, the [[arithmetician]], and [[Joe Wilkinson]] helped her out from Round 5 onwards. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Alex Horne|Alex Horne & the Horne Section]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]].
  
 
There was also an appearance from {{w|Eddie "The Eagle" Edwards}}, who appeared as the front end of Joe's pantomime horse.
 
There was also an appearance from {{w|Eddie "The Eagle" Edwards}}, who appeared as the front end of Joe's pantomime horse.
  
NOTE: This was the first ever and to date, only episode in any version of [[Countdown]] where a team or contestant has scored no points for the entire show. Also, this episode was the first to have bonus points incorporated into the game.
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NOTE 1: This episode was the first to have bonus points incorporated into the game.
  
NOTE: In this version, both players' declarations were allowed, although points were only awarded for the best answer.
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NOTE 2: In this version, both players' declarations were allowed, although points were only awarded for the best answer.
  
 
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Latest revision as of 19:12, 20 January 2021

Episode Cats9, billed as 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Series 2, Episode 5 was a special episode broadcast on 13 September 2013, as part of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Series 2.

8 out of 10 Cats regular Jon Richardson and Acting Team Captain Lee Mack were the contestants, along with Bob Mortimer and Adam Hills who were their teammates, while Jimmy Carr reprised his role as the host.

The match saw Jon Richardson, with the assistance of Adam Hills, winning by 153 – 0 in a 9-rounder, with the size of the winning score achieved primarily due to the fact that the conundrum for this episode only was worth 100 points, thus also dubiously making it the highest joint-scoring 9-rounder in history.

Rachel Riley was, as ever, the arithmetician, and Joe Wilkinson helped her out from Round 5 onwards. The Dictionary Corner guest was Alex Horne & the Horne Section, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

There was also an appearance from Eddie "The Eagle" Edwards, who appeared as the front end of Joe's pantomime horse.

NOTE 1: This episode was the first to have bonus points incorporated into the game.

NOTE 2: In this version, both players' declarations were allowed, although points were only awarded for the best answer.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Bob & Lee Score Jon & Adam Others Max.
1 BGAESCYEO seabag ☓
bagsey ☓
0 – 5 CAGEY
CAGES
BOSCAGE 7
2 25 9 5 3 4 6 → 528 535
528 ☓
0 – 12 527
527
25 × 4 × 5 + 9 × 3
25 × 4 × 5 + 9 × 3

RR: 528 = (5 × 25 + 9 − 6 ÷ 3) × 4

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TTT GAVEHORN You might have this in the morning. HANGOVER
Rnd Selection Bob Mortimer Score Adam Hills Others Max.
3 EAIAOMVTD motivate ☓ 0 – 18 MOTIVE AVIATED*, VOMITED* 24
Rnd Selection Lee Mack Score Jon Richardson Others Max.
4 50 100 3 2 10 6 → 422 422 ☓ 0 – 25 424
(50 + 3) × (6 + 2)

RR: 422 = (100 − 3 × 10) × 6 + 2

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TTT LEESARSE Just let it go. RELEASES
Rnd Selection Bob & Lee Score Jon & Adam Others Max.
5 UOAEANTSR seats ☓
0 – 32 TREASON
AEONS
AERONAUTS 52
6 25 75 3 5 6 2 → 327 327 ☓
328
0 – 42 327
328
(75 + 25 + 5) × 3 + 6 × 2


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TTT COCKTRAP It's fun to have one of these around. CRACKPOT
7 WILNOUKRI winkor ☓
kroul ☓
0 – 46 WINK
KILN
KNURL* 67
8 25 75 9 2 9 6 → 412 87
409 ☓
0 – 53 416
432
75 × 6 − 25 − 9

RR: 412 = (75 − 2) × 6 − 25 − 9 ÷ 9

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9 DAMPUNCLE
(4 seconds)
0 – 153 UNCLAMPED
(4.5 seconds)
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