The BEST episodes of The Ranganation

Every episode of The Ranganation ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Ranganation!

Romesh Ranganathan, joined by celebrity guests and the Ranganation, his very own focus group of 25 members of the public, takes a funny, topical look at modern Britain.

Last Updated: 5/1/2024Network: BBC TwoStatus: Continuing
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Episode 1
star
7.78
9 votes

#1 - Episode 1

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/2/2022

Romesh is joined by The Last Leg star Alex Brooker and actor Anna Maxwell Martin to discuss the ick and the cost of living.

Episode 2
star
7.75
8 votes

#2 - Episode 2

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/9/2022

Romesh is joined by James Acaster and Lady Leshurr for the topical comedy show. They discuss topics including health warnings on food.

Episode 2
star
7.61
23 votes

#3 - Episode 2

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/26/2019

This week's programme addresses dating, the milkshaking of Nigel Farage and hidden talents. With guests Natasia Demetriou and Katherine Ryan.

Episode 1
star
7.56
9 votes

#4 - Episode 1

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/10/2020

This week, Romesh's guests are Katherine Ryan and Danny Dyer. Topics include TikTok, virtual dating and Katherine's high-sexed horse.

Episode 2
star
7.50
6 votes

#5 - Episode 2

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/10/2021

Jon Richardson and TV chef Nadiya Hussain talk Salt Bae, Facebook's system outage, and judge the Ranganation's baking contest.

Episode 4
star
7.50
10 votes

#6 - Episode 4

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/24/2021

Romesh and his outspoken and passionate focus group will be joined in the studio by guests Richard Osman and Harriet Kemsley.

Episode 5
star
7.44
9 votes

#7 - Episode 5

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/16/2019

The panel look at the latest developments in the Conservative Party leadership contest; adults who sleep with teddy bears; and the rise of automation and artificial intelligence.

Episode 1
star
7.43
7 votes

#8 - Episode 1

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/3/2021

Romesh is joined in the studio by Jack Dee and Emmy-award winner Hannah Waddingham, and discussed topics including the nation HGV driver shortage.

Episode 1
star
7.40
20 votes

#9 - Episode 1

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/19/2019

Topics on Romesh's new show include shower habits and mobile phone usage. With guests Rob Beckett and Fay Ripley.

Episode 3
star
7.33
9 votes

#10 - Episode 3

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/17/2021

Roisin Conaty and Guz Khan join Romesh and co to discuss Christmas stockpiling, visiting space and public displays of affection.

Episode 4
star
7.33
9 votes

#11 - Episode 4

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/23/2022

Romesh Ranganathan mulls over the week's most entertaining news with celebrity guests Sara Pascoe and Big Zuu, his mum and his very own rambunctious focus group.

Episode 5
star
7.29
7 votes

#12 - Episode 5

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/31/2021

This week, Jo Brand and Dr Ranj Singh join Romesh in the studio. Together they take a humorous look at the week's biggest talking points, from front page news to trending topics, helping the nation navigate their way through these tricky times.

Episode 5
star
7.25
8 votes

#13 - Episode 5

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/30/2022

Romesh Ranganathan mulls over the week's most entertaining news with guests Lucy Beaumont and Stephen Mangan, his mum and his focus group of 20 members of the public drawn from all walks of life.

Episode 3
star
7.22
18 votes

#14 - Episode 3

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/2/2019

Homework, biscuits and wellness are the topics put to the Ranganation tonight.

Episode 3
star
7.00
7 votes

#15 - Episode 3

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/24/2020

Jo Brand and Rob Beckett join the Ranganation to discuss lockdown snacks, "essential" businesses worldwide, and a Phil Collins drumming challenge.

Episode 6
star
7.00
5 votes

#16 - Episode 6

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/14/2021

Romesh Ranganathan mulls over the week’s most entertaining news with celebrity guests Richard Madeley and Maisie Adam, as well as his mum and his very own rambunctious focus group, the Ranganation.

Episode 4
star
7.00
4 votes

#17 - Episode 4

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/28/2021

Special guests Joe Lycett and Judi Love beam into the studio to chew over the lockdown roadmap, new hobbies, and hear about Shanthi's dream lifestyle...

Episode 6
star
7.00
6 votes

#18 - Episode 6

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/14/2020

Romesh chats with Freddie Flintoff and Sara Pascoe. Topics tonight include exercising in lockdown and trust in world leaders.

Episode 4
star
7.00
7 votes

#19 - Episode 4

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/31/2020

Romesh is joined by Aisling Bea and Jason Manford, with topics including home schooling, the Dominic Cummings debacle, and ASMR.

Episode 6
star
6.91
11 votes

#20 - Episode 6

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/6/2022

Episode 2
star
6.86
7 votes

#21 - Episode 2

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/17/2020

Joined virtually by Jon Richardson and Scarlett Moffatt, the group play Trousers or No Trousers?, and discuss the latest lockdown guidelines.

Episode 4
star
6.82
11 votes

#22 - Episode 4

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/9/2019

Topical comedy show hosted by Romesh Ranganathan. This week, topics include the state visit of Donald Trump, the resignation of Theresa May, UFOs and generational differences. With Tom Davis and Sara Pascoe.

Episode 3
star
6.80
10 votes

#23 - Episode 3

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/16/2022

Romesh Ranganathan mulls over the week's most entertaining news with celebrity guests Jack Dee and Sophie Willan, his mum and his very own rambunctious focus group.

Episode 6
star
6.75
8 votes

#24 - Episode 6

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/23/2019

Selfies, Boris Johnson and social media influencers are amongst the topics put to the Ranganation this week. With Tom Allen and Angela Scanlon.

Episode 1
star
6.60
5 votes

#25 - Episode 1

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/7/2021

Romesh Ranganathan mulls over the week’s most entertaining news with celebrity guests, his mum, and his very own rambunctious focus group, The Ranganation. Romesh Ranganathan starts the third series of his topical comedy show, with guests Jack Dee and Alex Jones.