Ep 1. Episode 1

In Taskmaster season 1 episode 1, five comedians take on a series of bizarre and hilarious tasks set by the Taskmaster, Greg Davies, and his loyal assistant, Alex Horne. The episode opens with the introduction of the contestants: Frank Skinner, Josh Widdicombe, Roisin Conaty, Romesh Ranganathan, and Tim Key. Each contestant arrives in a different style and there is already an air of competition amongst the group.

The first task involves the contestants attempting to throw a teabag into a mug from the furthest distance possible. The contestants are quick to start strategizing, with some attempting to throw the teabag with objects such as a frisbee, and others creating makeshift slingshots with shoelaces. The results are a mix of impressive and hilarious attempts, with one contestant even opting to use a trebuchet to launch their teabag.

The second task requires the contestants to paint the best portrait of the Taskmaster in fifteen minutes. Some of the contestants take a more traditional approach, with others opting for a more abstract representation of their subject. Tim Key shocks the other contestants by creating a portrait made entirely out of food items, but it remains to be seen whether the Taskmaster will be impressed.

In the third task, the contestants are instructed to bring in the most exotic item they can find in fifteen minutes. The results are eccentric to say the least - Romesh Ranganathan brings a plank of wood he found in a skip, while Roisin Conaty brings in her grandmother's ashes. Frank Skinner hits the jackpot with his exotic item - a small statue of the Taskmaster that he stole from the Taskmaster's house earlier that day, resulting in a hilarious back-and-forth between Frank and Greg.

The fourth task involves the contestants trying to throw a potato into a hole in a makeshift mini-golf course in as few throws as possible. The contestants struggle with this task, with some even attempting to use their feet to throw the potato into the hole. The tension rises between the contestants as they keep missing, with one contestant even breaking down in tears of frustration.

The final task involves the contestants wearing a bucket on their head and attempting to retrieve a tennis ball from inside another bucket, using only the bucket on their head. The contestants are provided with various tools to help them complete the task, but it proves to be more difficult than it first seems, with the contestants struggling to coordinate their limbs with the bucket.

Throughout the episode, the comedic dynamics between the contestants and the Taskmaster are on full display. Greg Davies is merciless in his scoring, leaving the contestants frustrated and desperate to win. Meanwhile, Alex Horne adds to the hilarity by narrating the tasks and providing comedic commentary.

Overall, Taskmaster season 1 episode 1 sets the tone for the rest of the series with its eclectic mix of tasks, its comedic interactions, and its outrageous results. It's a must-watch for fans of comedy and ridiculous challenges that will keep you laughing throughout the entire episode.