Episode 10: A good time, not a fast time

Episode synopsis

In this season finale, the contestants must bring in the most futuristic thing, get the most footage of Paul, perform an educational puppet show, hold some milk bottles above some microwaves, and prepare and then unprepare a salad. Also, David Correos has to untie a few shoelaces.

Title context

'A good time, not a fast time' was how Urzila Carlson justified her slow performance, during the 'Get the most footage of Paul' task.

Alternate Titles

• On Sweden's SVT Play streaming platform, this episode is titled 'Världens hemskaste lur', which translates as 'World's worst prank'. This is presumably a reference to David Correos' special 'Untie the shoelaces' task. [Translator credit: DANI]

Taskmaster Intro

Kia ora. We have made it ― the televisual event of the year, the grand finale of Taskmaster New Zealand series two. My name is Jeremy Wells, and I am the Taskmaster. Sitting before me are five comedians, who for the last nine weeks have been put through a series of rigorous tasks set by me, and I've been ranking them from best to worst. We've been tabulating their scores, and at the end of this final, riveting episode, we'll crown our series two champion and award them the most glamorous prize in New Zealand television history since Mike Hosking hosted Who Wants to Be a Millionaire and nobody won it. It's my head made of polystyrene and painted gold.

Note: 'Kia ora' is Māori for 'Hello'.

Assistant Intro

By my side, as always, is a very special boy. He's been acting as my eyes and ears throughout the tasks, despite having very handsome and desirable eyes and ears of his own. It's my trusted assistant, Paul Williams.

Taskmaster's Sign-off

And there we have it ― after 10 wearying weeks and enduring an onslaught of bowling balls, helium, toothpaste, shoehorns sunscreen, Swiss balls, rocking chairs, a dastardly grape, a cake made of sewage, and the return of both Abraham Lincoln and Hitler, who was thankfully killed, we have made it out alive, and we have a winner. Congratulations to Laura Daniel, our season two champion. It's been a great pleasure putting all five of you guys to the test. And to everyone at home, thank you so much for watching. We'll see you again soon. Night-night.