Aug 6, 2024 · 47m
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.
Taskmaster NZ
Who'll win the golden noggin?
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?
Created by: Alex Horne
Season 5 Episodes
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Aug 7, 2024 · 44m
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.
Aug 13, 2024 · 45m
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
Aug 14, 2024 · 45m
Episode four sees Tofiga Fepulea'i do “his favourite task”, the teams attempt to do impressions and build towers, while Ben Hurley teaches Paul how to remember every New Zealand prime minister.
Aug 20, 2024 · 47m
It’s halfway through the season and we’re celebrating by catapulting eggs. The cast celebrate the new year and stick to their resolutions, while Ben lives life to the fullest with a frisbee.
Aug 21, 2024 · 45m
The cast are asked to get on the same wavelength as Paul when it comes to fashion, we get to see five brand new biopics and there’s some trickery afoot with a complicated pirates map and tape player
Aug 27, 2024 · 46m
Abby’s prize task leaves Jeremy Wells speechless, we see incredible things an incredible number of times, and Hayley attempts to finish a task months after it started
Aug 28, 2024 · 45m
It’s episode eight and the competition is getting close. Tom Sainsbury shows off his film making skills with a silent film, and the teams put on two very different corporate retreats
Sep 3, 2024 · 46m
The penultimate episode of season five sees an insight into Paul’s bedtime routine, we get to watch balls go in holes, artworks come to life, and the reason why Ben called Hayley mustard-hands.
Sep 4, 2024 · 45m
It’s down to the wire to find our series 5 winner. We see 5 new countries and tourism videos created, witness the greatest ever rap song about the food pyramid and see who takes home the head! Season Finale
Season 5 FAQ
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
When did Taskmaster NZ Season 5 premiere?
Taskmaster NZ Season 5 premiered on August 6, 2024.
How many episodes are in Taskmaster NZ Season 5?
Taskmaster NZ Season 5 has 10 episodes.
What is the first episode of Taskmaster NZ Season 5?
The season opens with Season 5 Episode 1, "A Long Denouement". It aired on August 6, 2024.
Go to Season 5 Episode 1