Taskmaster (NZ)
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Season 6:
Ended on September 16, 2025 -
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Why Watch
"Paul Williams' awkward chemistry with Jeremy Wells rivals the UK original, making this the definitive spin-off for comedy purists."
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Series Deep Dive:
Taskmaster NZ proves that Kiwi deadpan is the ultimate weapon against absurdity. Under the imperious gaze of Jeremy Wells and the nervous supervision of assistant Paul Williams, the series has elevated humiliating comedians to a high art form. The recent finale left us desperate for more chaos, yet we remain stuck in the agonizing limbo of renewal news. It is a waiting game more stressful than trying to hide a cocktail in a phone booth. Will the Taskmaster return to his throne to dispense more arbitrary justice? To avoid being disqualified from the fandom for missing the vital update, setting a reminder for the next season is the only way to ensure your time starts properly.
Season: 6
| # | Air Date | Episode Name | Watched? |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 | Aug 18, 2025 | It's Like a Make A Wish. | |
| E2 | Aug 19, 2025 | Toxic Sexual Energy. | |
| E3 | Aug 25, 2025 | Get Out of My Box | |
| E4 | Aug 26, 2025 | Who Knows Who I Am? | |
| E5 | Sep 01, 2025 | Two Guys on a Mop | |
| E6 | Sep 02, 2025 | A Duck Archery Fanatic | |
| E7 | Sep 08, 2025 | Community Hip-Hop | |
| E8 | Sep 09, 2025 | Hoisted on a Petard | |
| E9 | Sep 15, 2025 | Comfortable in Your Own Skin | |
| E10 | Sep 16, 2025 | Seen as Sneaky |
Scheduling Insights - Seasonal Series
Release Window: July / August
Taskmaster (NZ) has maintained a steady Annual rhythm for 5 years, typically returning in August. Since its 2020 debut, the series has become a reliable cornerstone for TVNZ. While the first season premiered in October, subsequent iterations moved to a consistent mid-year window. This regularity has helped the show build a loyal following that anticipates new episodes like clockwork.
The production cycle avoids the scheduling fluctuations often seen in international spin-offs. By anchoring premiere dates in July or August, the network maximizes viewership during the local winter season. This strategic consistency, paired with critical success, ensures its place as a permanent fixture in the broadcast calendar. The series remains one of the most dependable comedy exports in the region.
If you liked Taskmaster (NZ):
Experience the original British chaos that inspired the New Zealand version’s hilarious, absurd format.
It features the ultimate showdown where previous winners return for even more chaotic, hilarious humiliation.
You will love its signature dry Kiwi wit and hilariously earnest incompetence.
You will love the witty banter, competitive chaos, and hilarious absurdity of these comedians.
You will love watching top comedians struggle to keep a straight face under pressure.
You will love Helen’s dry, unfiltered wit and her hilarious struggles with social incompetence.
You will love the high-stakes, improvisational chaos and absurd comedic challenges in this format.
Both shows thrive on watching lifelong friends endure hilarious, high-stakes humiliation for comedic glory.
You will love QI’s witty, chaotic panel dynamic and its embrace of brilliant, absurd failure.
You’ll love the same scrappy, chaotic charisma and sharp-witted humor found in Taskmaster NZ.
Technical Details
- Network: TVNZ 2
- Seasons: 6
- Years: 2020 - 2025
- Genre: Comedy, Game Show
