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Pointless

Name: Pointless
Genre: Reality
Released: 2009-08-24
Duration: 45 min

2009 – 2026 · 45m per ep · NR · English · United Kingdom

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.

6.5(188 reviews)

12.5444% popularity

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Details

First air date: Aug 24, 2009
Last air date: Sep 1, 2026
Status: Returning
Seasons: 36
Episodes: 1892
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United Kingdom
Network / platform: BBC One
Creator / showrunner: —
Certification: NR
Production companies: Remarkable Entertainment

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Seasons & episodes

Season 1

2009 · 30 episodes

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Cast

Alexander Armstrong

Self - Presenter

Media

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Reviews & ratings

6.5

188 community reviews

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Alex Rivera5.5/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
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Jordan Kim6.5/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
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Sam Patel7.5/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
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Morgan Lee5.5/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
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Casey Wong6.5/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful