Series synopsis
Taskmaster NZ is a comedy television series that premiered on TVNZ 2 on October 21, 2020. It was created by Alex Horne. It stars Jeremy Wells, Paul Williams, Alice Snedden and Madeleine Sami.
Jeremy Wells and his loyal assistant Paul Williams torment some of Aotearoa's best, brightest, and most available comedians. Who will earn the Taskmaster's respect and a gold statue of his head?
Premise
Jeremy Wells and his loyal assistant Paul Williams torment some of Aotearoa's best, brightest, and most available comedians. Who will earn the Taskmaster's respect and a gold statue of his head?
Premise: Who'll win the golden noggin?
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jeremy Wells as Self - Taskmaster
- Paul Williams as Self - Taskmaster's Assistant
- Alice Snedden as Self
- Madeleine Sami as Self
- Chris Parker as Self
- Guy Williams as Self
- Jack Ansett as Self
- Jackie van Beek as Self
Supporting cast
- Josh Thomson as Self
- Angella Dravid as Self
- Pax Assadi as Self
- Justine Smith as Self
- Leigh Hart as Self
- Kura Forrester as Self
- Brynley Stent as Self
- Paul Ego as Self
- David Correos as Self
- Urzila Carlson as Self
- Laura Daniel as Self
- Matt Heath as Self
Guest cast
- Bree Tomasel as Self
- Ray O'Leary as Self
- Greg Davies as Self - UK Taskmaster (video footage)
- Chlöe Swarbrick as Self
- Alex Horne as Self - UK Taskmaster's Assistant (video footage)
- Buckwheat as Doppelgänger Justine Smith
- Juan De La as Doppelgänger Paul Ego
- Blake as Doppelgänger Chris Parker
- Eliza McCartney as Self
- Rose Matafeo as Self
- Tom Cashman as Paul Williams
Episodes
This series spans 6 seasons with 60 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | October 21, 2020 | December 23, 2020 |
| Season 2 | 10 | July 7, 2021 | September 8, 2021 |
| Season 3 | 10 | July 6, 2022 | September 7, 2022 |
| Season 4 | 10 | August 14, 2023 | September 12, 2023 |
| Season 5 | 10 | August 6, 2024 | September 4, 2024 |
| Season 6 | 10 | August 18, 2025 | September 16, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Gluten Free In the very first episode of Taskmaster NZ we watch Brynley Stent touch bread and regret it instantly. Guy Williams debates whether or not a cocktail is a cocktail without alcohol and we find out who makes the best sculpture. |
October 21, 2020 |
| 2 |
A Political Hotcake We find out which comedian is the most musically talented, we watch Guy Williams put the crew in danger and we find out who can draw the best map of New Zealand... using a breakfast spread. |
October 28, 2020 |
| 3 |
D.A.P. Our Taskmaster plays charades, Angella Dravid makes Paul Williams very uncomfortable, and it's the first team task of the series. |
November 4, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Flight Of Fantasy Taskmaster Jeremy Wells returns with sidekick Paul Williams as he sets bizarre tasks for comedians Urzila Carlson, Laura Daniel, Matt Heath, Guy Montgomery and David Correos. |
July 7, 2021 |
| 2 |
Heat Stroke Urzila Carlson smashes a bottle of sunscreen, Guy Montgomery attempts to make a brussel sprout float in the sky, and we find out who can best change a room in complete darkness. |
July 14, 2021 |
| 3 |
At Your Service A brand-new version of hopscotch is invented, a building task reveals this season's teams, and Matt Heath sneaks into Jeremy's bedroom. |
July 21, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
F**k Golf Taskmaster NZ is back with Chris Parker, Josh Thomson, Justine Smith, Kura Forrester and Paul Ego joining Jeremy Wells and his loyal assistant Paul Williams for another season of tasks. |
July 6, 2022 |
| 2 |
Sauce Tits Our second episode reveals this season's teams with a task involving a large ball and a cow. We see our comedians delight all five senses, and Paul Ego makes a dramatic exit from the shed. |
July 13, 2022 |
| 3 |
Mexican Lasagna This episode sees Jeremy Wells getting scared, some questionable flags being created, and Chris Parker hanging out the washing. |
July 20, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Love Bomb Taskmaster NZ is back for its fourth season with Dai Henwood, Melanie Bracewell, Bubbah, Karen O’Leary and Ray O’Leary all competing for a golden statue of Jeremy Wells’ head. |
August 14, 2023 |
| 2 |
I'm a Therapist, Not a Greengrocer Our second episode features the first team task of the season that has Dai Henwood watching a toaster intently, a bowl of glitter breaks Bubbah, and the contestants get a chance to be Paul Williams. |
August 15, 2023 |
| 3 |
Everyone Is Just a Teal Dress Ray O’Leary secedes from New Zealand in our third episode creating his very own “Ray-public”, while Melanie Bracwell directs and stars in the next great horror film about an evil gorilla bookend. |
August 21, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Long Denouement Taskmaster NZ is back for season 5 with Abby Howells, Ben Hurley, Hayley Sproull, Tofiga Fepulea'i and Tom Sainsbury all competing for a golden statue of Jeremy Wells’ head. |
August 6, 2024 |
| 2 |
Slightly Sucked Pasta Our second episode features a team task with a secret twist, we learn about the best moment of Hayley Sproull’s life, and Ben Hurley has one of the greatest athletic moments in Taskmaster history. |
August 7, 2024 |
| 3 |
The Lamp Left Me On Read Tom Sainsbury devises a new way of eating marshmallows involving binoculars, Hayley Sproull has a meltdown over a lamp, and we see five movie trailers about a trailer |
August 13, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
It's Like Make a Wish Taskmaster NZ is back for a new season. This time, Alice Snedden, Bree Tomasel, Jack Ansett, Jackie van Beek and Pax Assadi are all vying for the coveted gold trophy with a trip to space! |
August 18, 2025 |
| 2 |
Toxic Sexual Energy The teams meet for the first time this series with some power-dynamic plays right from the get-go, and Alice hits a lowpoint in the hunt for cake. |
August 19, 2025 |
| 3 |
Get Out of My Box Jackie’s breakup takes a dramatic turn when she puts her trust in Paul, Bree uncovers a clue, and the comedians make an attempt to improve a moment from their teen years. |
August 25, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TVNZ 2 |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 21, 2020 |
| Last aired | September 16, 2025 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Tuesday, Wednesday at 19:30:00 |