Ep 8. Shaqinahat.

In Taskmaster season 9 episode 8, titled "Shaqinahat," host Greg Davies and his assistant Alex Horne are joined by five comedic contestants: David Baddiel, Ed Gamble, Jo Brand, Katy Wix, and Rose Matafeo, as they face a series of absurd challenges in attempts to earn points and win the series.

The episode begins with a task in which the contestants are given a large foam hat with basketball player Shaquille O'Neal's face on it and are instructed to wear it while completing a series of tasks. The tasks range from finding a specific object to blowing up balloons to popping them in a specific order.

Next, the contestants are tasked with creating a musical instrument out of a pair of shoes and performing a song using only their instruments. With creative instruments ranging from a boot xylophone to a drum made of flip-flops, the performances are both hilarious and impressive.

In another challenge, the contestants are given a tray of food covered in a dome and are told to describe the food to Greg without using any of the words on a list provided to them. With items like baked beans and jelly on the tray, the contestants' descriptions are all over the place, leading to some hilarious misunderstandings.

The next task is a team challenge where the contestants are split into pairs and must use a tennis ball to complete a series of mini-golf style obstacles. The catch is that one of the pair is blindfolded and must rely on the verbal instructions of their partner. The results are chaotic, with some pairs excelling while others struggle to communicate effectively.

Finally, the contestants are given a task in which they must create the most impressive contraption to launch a person across a room using only household objects. With limited supplies and a limited time frame, the contestants get creative with their contraptions, resulting in some impressive (and sometimes dangerous) launches.

Overall, "Shaqinahat" is a hilarious and entertaining episode of Taskmaster that showcases the creativity and humor of the contestants. Each task is wildly different from the last, ensuring that the audience never knows what to expect next. The result is an episode that is both absurd and captivating, making it a must-watch for fans of the show.