Is Only Connect Specials coming back?
Only Connect Specials (2009–present) on BBC Two
The answer: Between seasons — last episode December 31, 2025, no return date announced yet.
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11seasons
50episodes
About Only Connect Specials
Only Connect Specials is currently airing on BBC Two; the next episode airs in December 2025. The show has been on hiatus since the end of its latest season, which concluded on December 31, 2025. There is no confirmed return date at this time.
This series is a quiz show that originally premiered in December 2009. It features Victoria Coren Mitchell as the host and involves teams answering challenging questions that test their knowledge and connections between clues. The specials are a continuation of the format, focusing on unique and themed episodes.
Victoria Coren Mitchell stars as the presenter of Only Connect Specials. The show has a runtime of approximately 30 minutes per episode.
Only Connect Specials episode schedule
50 aired
Aired · 50
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | S11·E4 | Third-Place Play-Off Play-Off Special: Poptimists v Ramblers |
| December 30, 2025 | S11·E3 | Law Special: Cartophiles v Harmonics |
| December 24, 2025 | S11·E2 | Christmas Special: Whitcombes v Gardners |
| December 23, 2025 | S11·E1 | The Only Connect Pub Quiz: Hopsters v Taverners |
| January 2, 2025 | S10·E8 | Champion of Champions Special: Strigiformes v Thrifters |
| January 1, 2025 | S10·E7 | Sounds Special: Record Collectors v Jukeboxers |
| December 31, 2024 | S10·E6 | Single Special: Brews v Irregulars |
| December 30, 2024 | S10·E5 | Transatlantic Special: Cinephiles v Harlequins |
| December 27, 2024 | S10·E4 | BBC Special: Bankers v Science Writers |
| December 26, 2024 | S10·E3 | Books Special: Orwellians v Jillies |
| December 24, 2024 | S10·E2 | Christmas Special: Mothers Ruined v Godyn Family |
| December 23, 2024 | S10·E1 | Royal Special: Vikings v Antiquarians |
| December 28, 2023 | S9·E4 | Politics: Politicians v Activists |
| December 26, 2023 | S9·E3 | Boxing - Wrestlers v Arrowheads |
| December 20, 2023 | S9·E2 | Fashion – Dandies v Peacocks |
| December 19, 2023 | S9·E1 | Christmas – Relatives v Muppets |
| December 28, 2022 | S8·E4 | Champion of Champions: Dicers v Data Wizards |
| December 27, 2022 | S8·E3 | Love: Part-Time Poets v Romantics |
| December 26, 2022 | S8·E2 | Mystery: Endeavours v Whodunnits |
| December 23, 2022 | S8·E1 | Christmas: Polyhymnians v Channel Islanders |
| December 30, 2021 | S7·E4 | Champions: 007s v Puzzle Hunters |
| December 29, 2021 | S7·E3 | Cold: Nordiphiles v Apres Skiers |
| December 28, 2021 | S7·E2 | The Birds and the Bees: Birdwatchers v Beekeepers |
| December 27, 2021 | S7·E1 | Christmas: Turophiles v Corkscrews |
| January 1, 2021 | S6·E4 | Music: Festival Fans v Choristers |
| December 31, 2020 | S6·E3 | Doctors: Medics v Gallifreyans |
| December 30, 2020 | S6·E2 | North and South: Scunthorpe Scholars v Oxonians |
| December 29, 2020 | S6·E1 | Christmas: Edwards Family v Wrights |
| January 3, 2020 | S5·E4 | Champion of Champions: Verbivores v Escapologists |
| January 2, 2020 | S5·E3 | Education: Clareites v Beaks |
Show 20 earlier episodes
| January 1, 2020 | S5·E2 | Happy Hour: Alesmen v Cosmopolitans |
| December 30, 2019 | S5·E1 | Travel: Globetrotters v Eurovisionaries |
| December 25, 2018 | S4·E4 | Quiz: QI Elves v Inquisitors |
| December 20, 2018 | S4·E3 | Family: Lasletts v Meeples |
| December 19, 2018 | S4·E2 | Sport: Footballers v Korfballers |
| December 18, 2018 | S4·E1 | Champion of Champions: Europhiles v String Section |
| March 17, 2014 | S3·E6 | Sport Relief: Scribblers v Terriers |
| November 11, 2013 | S3·E5 | Children in Need Special: Scrabblers v The Balding Team |
| March 11, 2013 | S3·E4 | Comic Relief Special: Neuromantics vs Muppets |
| January 14, 2013 | S3·E3 | Special: Eggheads vs Davids |
| January 7, 2013 | S3·E2 | Special: Champion of Champions - Analysts vs Scribes |
| November 12, 2012 | S3·E1 | Children in Need Special: Goldfingers vs Fowls |
| March 19, 2012 | S2·E4 | Sport Relief Special: Cutters vs Backhanders |
| January 9, 2012 | S2·E3 | Only Connect vs Mastermind Special - Crossworders vs Masterminders |
| January 2, 2012 | S2·E2 | Champion of Champions: Crossworders vs Epicureans |
| November 14, 2011 | S2·E1 | Children in Need Special: Great Believers vs Free Speakers |
| March 14, 2011 | S1·E4 | Comic Relief Special |
| January 17, 2011 | S1·E3 | University Challenge Special |
| January 10, 2011 | S1·E2 | Series 3 vs Series 4 Winners Special |
| November 15, 2010 | S1·E1 | Children in Need Special |
