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 (33)
1. Episode 1
6.0Aired 8 April 2026 • 43 min
It's a Pointless favourite - chemical elements. But can players find a pointless answer?
2. Episode 2
6.0Aired 9 April 2026 • 43 min
Grab a brew and join celebs drinking tea in today's round 1 with Alexander and Tom Allen.
3. Episode 3
6.0Aired 10 April 2026 • 43 min
Words, art and food all feature today, so feed your soul and join Alexander and Tom Allen.
4. Episode 4
6.0Aired 13 April 2026 • 43 min
Number one hits and geography have the players vying for their very own Pointless trophy.
5. Episode 5
6.0Aired 14 April 2026 • 43 min
It's love, set and match with tennis on the board as Tom Allen joins Alexander Armstrong.
6. Episode 6
6.0Aired 15 April 2026 • 43 min
Comic novels have our players scratching their heads today with Alexander and Tom Allen.
7. Episode 7
6.0Aired 16 April 2026 • 43 min
Today is an ABBA fan's dream round one. But how are our players with Captain Underpants?
8. Episode 8
6.0Aired 17 April 2026 • 43 min
With TV, food and drink, and sport on the board, who will make it to today's final?
9. Episode 9
6.0Aired 20 April 2026 • 43 min
Alexander Armstrong is joined by Tom Allen for the last time as eight players play to win.
10. Episode 10
6.0Aired 21 April 2026 • 43 min
Angela Scanlon takes up residence at the facts desk to join Alexander Armstrong today.
11. Episode 11
6.0Aired 22 April 2026 • 43 min
It's a new day with new questions for eight players hoping to take home a coveted trophy.
12. Episode 12
6.0Aired 23 April 2026 • 43 min
Angela Scanlon assists Alexander Armstrong in the search for the obscure in today's show.
13. Episode 13
6.0Aired 24 April 2026 • 43 min
With constellations on the board, is there a jackpot win written in the stars today?
14. Episode 14
6.0Aired 27 April 2026 • 43 min
Will a Madonna round have players frozen or hung up as they get into the groove?
15. Episode 15
6.0Aired 28 April 2026 • 43 min
If you know your periodic table, today will be a doddle. Angela Scanlon joins Alexander.
16. Episode 16
6.0Aired 29 April 2026 • 43 min
Lovers of social media, beware of Fomo if the clickbait round has you thinking IDK.
17. Episode 17
6.0Aired 30 April 2026 • 43 min
Obscure famous fives are the call for today – but not the Julian, Dick and Anne kind.
18. Episode 18
6.0Aired 1 May 2026 • 43 min
Celebs, UK art and a splash of volcanoes make for the perfect mix in today's show.
19. Episode 19
6.0Aired 4 May 2026 • 43 min
Alexander Armstrong is looking for the most obscure answers – who will win today's show?
20. Episode 20
6.0Aired 5 May 2026 • 43 min
Angela Scanlon joins Alexander Armstrong again, looking for the most random answers.
21. Episode 21
6.0Aired 6 May 2026 • 43 min
Famous Swifties make up today's picture round. Can you spot who's who?
22. Episode 22
6.0Aired 7 May 2026 • 43 min
Words have today's players rolling their r's in pursuit of the most obscure answer.
23. Episode 23
6.0Aired 8 May 2026 • 43 min
Angela Scanlon's homeland of Ireland is up on the board with its most famous faces.
24. Episode 24
6.0Aired 11 May 2026 • 43 min
As Angela Scanlon's time comes to an end, Xander has flying sports stars on the board.
25. Episode 25
5.0Aired 12 May 2026 • 43 min
Susan Wokoma is Xander's new Pointless friend. With questions about music and knots.
26. Episode 26
5.0Aired 13 May 2026 • 43 min
Geography is on the board today for Alexander's players. With Susan Wokoma as co-host.
27. Episode 27
5.0Aired 14 May 2026 • 43 min
Can today's players name UK PMs and make it to the final. Susan Wokoma joins Alexander.
28. Episode 28
5.0Aired 15 May 2026 • 43 min
Alexander has chemical elements to test today's players' mettles. With Susan Wokoma.
29. Episode 29
5.0Aired 18 May 2026 • 43 min
James Bond and famous Susans are two of the categories in search of a Pointless answer.
30. Episode 30
5.0Aired 19 May 2026 • 43 min
It’s a family affair with obscure nieces and nephews.
31. Episode 31
5.0Aired 20 May 2026 • 43 min
Players’ Glastonbury and Peckham knowledge is tested today, with Alexander Armstrong.
32. Episode 32
5.0Aired 21 May 2026 • 43 min
We go from tacos to snails thanks to Susan Wokoma and Alexander Armstrong today.
33. Episode 33
5.0Aired 22 May 2026 • 43 min
Susan Wokoma joins Alexander to quiz about football, science and opera.