About this season
Quiz in which contestants try to score as few points as possible by plumbing the depths of their general knowledge to come up with the answers no-one else can think of.
Episodes (46)
1. Episode 1
6.0Aired 22 September 2025 • 43 min
Angela Rippon joins Alexander from behind the famous desk, with facts and figures for all.
2. Episode 2
6.0Aired 23 September 2025 • 43 min
Art and Formula One are on the board as Alexander is joined by co-host Angela Rippon
3. Episode 3
6.0Aired 24 September 2025 • 43 min
Alexander and Angela Rippon question players about US states and female crimefighters.
4. Episode 4
6.0Aired 25 September 2025 • 43 min
Eight players join Alexander Armstrong to find the obscure and score a Pointless answer.
5. Episode 5
6.0Aired 26 September 2025 • 43 min
Books, rivers and plants appear in today's show with Alexander and Angela Rippon.
6. Episode 6
6.0Aired 29 September 2025 • 43 min
To celebrate co-host Angela Rippon, there are questions on ballet and Morecambe and Wise.
7. Episode 7
6.0Aired 30 September 2025 • 43 min
Alexander Armstrong and Angela Rippon ask questions on the National Trust and cities.
8. Episode 8
6.0Aired 1 October 2025 • 43 min
Alexander Armstrong and Angela Rippon question players about books and pop music.
9. Episode 9
6.0Aired 2 October 2025 • 43 min
This show has everything from female icons to minecraft on the board.
10. Episode 10
6.0Aired 3 October 2025 • 43 min
Angela Rippon brings her knowledge of Eurovision to this show with Alexander Armstrong.
11. Episode 11
6.0Aired 6 October 2025 • 43 min
It's Angela Rippon's last day, and she's got facts about TV love triangles and ballerinas.
12. Episode 12
5.0Aired 7 October 2025 • 43 min
Xander is joined by BBC Radio legend Trevor Nelson as he takes up residency at the desk.
13. Episode 13
5.0Aired 8 October 2025 • 43 min
Alexander Armstrong and Trevor Nelson question players about countries.
14. Episode 14
5.0Aired 9 October 2025 • 43 min
Alexander Armstrong and Trevor Nelson question players about accidentally vegan biscuits.
15. Episode 15
5.0Aired 10 October 2025 • 43 min
Trevor Nelson mixes Stevie Wonder facts and portmanteau words for today's show.
16. Episode 16
5.0Aired 13 October 2025 • 43 min
Would your sculpture knowledge help you in today's bonus round?
17. Episode 17
5.0Aired 14 October 2025 • 43 min
We celebrate 'Winners of 2024' as four pairs quiz it out to take home a Pointless trophy.
18. Episode 18
5.0Aired 15 October 2025 • 43 min
Trevor Nelson serves up facts about monogamous animals in a round about true love.
19. Episode 19
5.0Aired 16 October 2025 • 43 min
A Black Sabbath bonus round brings rock to Pointless.
20. Episode 20
5.0Aired 17 October 2025 • 43 min
It's time to flex our language muscles. Can our players score nul points?
21. Episode 21
5.0Aired 20 October 2025 • 43 min
Four pairs join Trevor Nelson and Alexander Armstrong in a bid to win today's jackpot.
22. Episode 22
5.0Aired 21 October 2025 • 43 min
Trevor Nelson's set comes to a close with crime fiction, racing drivers and bells.
23. Episode 23
5.0Aired 22 October 2025 • 43 min
Co-host Judi Love assists Alexander and eight more contestants with facts galore.
24. Episode 24
2.0Aired 23 October 2025 • 43 min
LGBTQ+ films and Wordsworth are on today's bill.
25. Episode 25
5.0Aired 24 October 2025 • 43 min
Two more players quiz their way to the final. Could all three answers be pointless?
26. Episode 26
5.0Aired 5 January 2026 • 43 min
Alexander and Judi Love are back - would you survive a round about sitcom surnames?
27. Episode 27
5.0Aired 6 January 2026 • 43 min
We take to the hills in today's show as eight play to be a Pointless winner.
28. Episode 28
5.0Aired 7 January 2026 • 43 min
Judi Love and Alexander are calling all dance music fans – this episode is for you.
29. Episode 29
5.0Aired 8 January 2026 • 43 min
Pointless favourite alert! US states are on the board – time for us all to show off.
30. Episode 30
5.0Aired 9 January 2026 • 43 min
Films and football have today's players plumbing the depths for the most obscure answers.
31. Episode 31
5.0Aired 12 January 2026 • 43 min
Wedding flowers have our players wilting behind their podiums on today's show.
32. Episode 32
5.0Aired 13 January 2026 • 43 min
Players flex their gladiators knowledge as Judi Love joins Alexander with tonnes of facts.
33. Episode 33
5.0Aired 14 January 2026 • 43 min
As Judi Love finishes her stint behind the desk, there's music and tennis to play with.
34. Episode 34
6.0Aired 15 January 2026 • 43 min
Alexander is joined by Morning Live's Gethin Jones as his new co-host with all the facts.
35. Episode 35
6.0Aired 16 January 2026 • 43 min
This one's for all the young musicians out there... plus some heat from famous dragons.
36. Episode 36
6.0Aired 6 February 2026 • 43 min
Which of today's pairs will make it to the final? And will they take home the jackpot?
37. Episode 37
6.0Aired 9 February 2026 • 43 min
Gaming and kids' TV feature for today's players as Alexander and Gethin Jones join forces.
38. Episode 38
6.0Aired 10 February 2026 • 43 min
Gethin Jones joins Alexander Armstrong and eight contestants vying for a Pointless trophy.
39. Episode 39
6.0Aired 11 February 2026 • 43 min
Would you know enough about celeb travel shows and science to get to today's final?
40. Episode 40
6.0Aired 12 February 2026 • 43 min
Who will be knocked out of the game by today's boxing round, and who will be champion?
41. Episode 41
6.0Aired 13 February 2026 • 43 min
Translated film titles give blockbusters a brand new spin in today's show with Alexander.
42. Episode 42
6.0Aired 16 February 2026 • 43 min
Alexander puts four pairs through their paces on a quest for the obscure.
43. Episode 43
6.0Aired 17 February 2026 • 43 min
Alexander Armstrong is joined by Gethin Jones for a Welsh beaches jackpot booster.
44. Episode 44
6.0Aired 3 April 2026 • 43 min
Gethin Jones waves goodbye with UK geography, gods and goddesses, and festivals.
45. Episode 45
6.0Aired 6 April 2026 • 43 min
Tom Allen brings his sophisticated style and quick wit as Alexander's new sidekick
46. Episode 46
6.0Aired 7 April 2026 • 43 min
Alexander and Tom Allen have four pairs playing for the much sought after Pointless trophy