Episode 1: Ready, set, meat
![Image of the title card at the start of this episode, showing a task brief with the show title, 'Kongen Befaler', and the episode title, 'Klar, ferdig, kjøtt' ['Ready, set, meat'], on a wooden desk. At the edges of the image, part of a typewriter keyboard and a stack of leather-bound books can be seen. Image of the title card at the start of this episode, showing a task brief with the show title, 'Kongen Befaler', and the episode title, 'Klar, ferdig, kjøtt' ['Ready, set, meat'], on a wooden desk. At the edges of the image, part of a typewriter keyboard and a stack of leather-bound books can be seen.](/images/episodes/kongen_befaler_08_01_framed.png)
Episode synopsis
In this first episode of the season, the contestants must bring in the best life has to offer, get from start to finish using a selected means of transportation, find and complete the real task, get a ball into a bucket while keeping a rope taut, and choose the least-chosen options.
Title context
Marte says “Ready, set, meat” as she reveals her prize task submission.
Taskmaster Intro
A warm welcome to the Drammen theatre, where five ready-to-fight contestants are eagerly awaiting a new season of Kongen Befaler.
Assistant Intro
And you’re here as always, my good old helper. Olli Wermskog.
Official episode video
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Episode stats

Points Awarded
72

Disquals
2
Episode scores
Subtitles
The following episode subtitle files are available for download.
- English Credit: msbtvxq
- Norwegian Credit: LinQ Media Group