Is The Big Fat Quiz coming back?
The Big Fat Quiz (2004–present) — comedy on Channel 4
The answer: Between seasons — last episode January 9, 2026, no return date announced yet.
22seasons
43episodes
7.3/ 10
About The Big Fat Quiz
The Big Fat Quiz is currently between seasons on Channel 4. The most recent episode aired on January 9, 2026, and no new episodes have been announced yet.
The show is a comedy panel series that first premiered in 2004. Hosted by Jimmy Carr, it features celebrity guests answering a variety of questions, often related to current events and pop culture, in a humorous quiz format.
Jimmy Carr stars as the host and the show has a rating of 7.3 on TVMaze. Each episode typically lasts around 118 minutes, providing an extended comedic take on quiz shows.
The Big Fat Quiz episode schedule
43 aired
Aired · 43
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| January 9, 2026 | S2026·E1 | The Big Fat Quiz of Telly 2026 |
| December 26, 2025 | S2025·E2 | The Big Fat Quiz of the Year 2025 |
| January 2, 2025 | S2025·E1 | The Big Fat Quiz of Everything 2025 |
| December 27, 2024 | S2024·E2 | The Big Fat Quiz of the Year 2024 |
| August 23, 2024 | S2024·E1 | The Big Fat Quiz of Telly |
| December 26, 2023 | S2023·E2 | The Big Fat Quiz of the Year 2023 |
| May 14, 2023 | S2023·E1 | The Big Fat Quiz of Sport |
| December 26, 2022 | S2022·E2 | The Big Fat Quiz of the Year 2022 |
| April 3, 2022 | S2022·E1 | The Big Fat Quiz of Everything 2022 |
| December 26, 2021 | S2021·E2 | The Big Fat Quiz of the Year 2021 |
| January 7, 2021 | S2021·E1 | The Big Fat Quiz of Everything 2021 |
| December 26, 2020 | S2020·E2 | The Big Fat Quiz of the Year 2020 |
| January 2, 2020 | S2020·E1 | The Big Fat Quiz of the Decade |
| December 26, 2019 | S2019·E2 | The Big Fat Quiz of the Year 2019 |
| January 4, 2019 | S2019·E1 | The Big Fat Quiz of Everything 2019 |
| December 26, 2018 | S2018·E2 | The Big Fat Quiz of the Year 2018 |
| January 12, 2018 | S2018·E1 | The Big Fat Quiz of Everything 2018 |
| December 26, 2017 | S2017·E2 | The Big Fat Quiz of the Year 2017 |
| January 6, 2017 | S2017·E1 | The Big Fat Quiz of Everything 2017 |
| December 26, 2016 | S2016·E5 | The Big Fat Quiz of the Year 2016 |
| August 28, 2016 | S2016·E4 | The Big Fat Quiz of Everything |
| August 21, 2016 | S2016·E3 | The Big Fat Quiz of Everything |
| August 14, 2016 | S2016·E2 | The Big Fat Quiz of Everything |
| January 5, 2016 | S2016·E1 | The Big Fat Quiz of Everything |
| December 26, 2015 | S2015·E2 | The Big Fat Quiz of the Year 2015 |
| January 2, 2015 | S2015·E1 | The Big Fat Quiz 10 Year Anniversary |
| December 26, 2014 | S2014·E1 | The Big Fat Quiz of the Year 2014 |
| December 26, 2013 | S2013·E3 | The Big Fat Quiz of the Year 2013 |
| September 29, 2013 | S2013·E2 | The Big Fat Quiz of the 90's |
| September 22, 2013 | S2013·E1 | The Big Fat Quiz of the 80's |
Show 13 earlier episodes
| December 30, 2012 | S2012·E4 | The Big Fat Quiz of the Year 2012 |
| September 30, 2012 | S2012·E3 | The Big Fat Quiz of the 00's |
| September 23, 2012 | S2012·E2 | The Big Fat Quiz of the 90's |
| September 16, 2012 | S2012·E1 | The Big Fat Quiz of the 80's |
| December 27, 2011 | S2011·E2 | The Big Fat Quiz of the Year 2011 |
| January 3, 2011 | S2011·E1 | The Big Fat Quiz of the Year 2010 |
| January 1, 2010 | S2010·E1 | The Big Fat Quiz of the Year 2009 |
| December 28, 2008 | S2008·E1 | The Big Fat Quiz of the Year 2008 |
| December 30, 2007 | S2007·E2 | The Big Fat Quiz of the Year 2007 |
| November 2, 2007 | S2007·E1 | The Big Fat Anniversary Quiz |
| December 27, 2006 | S2006·E1 | The Big Fat Quiz of the Year 2006 |
| December 26, 2005 | S2005·E1 | The Big Fat Quiz of the Year 2005 |
| December 28, 2004 | S2004·E1 | The Big Fat Quiz of the Year 2004 |
