Episode 8: The Nexus of Truth

Episode synopsis

In this episode, the contestants must: bring in the thing that most makes Greg scratch his chin; find and put on the special glasses; reach the highest-numbered barrel by completing mini-tasks; repeatedly label a body part, make a surprising noise, and then do something interesting with their legs; and then try to say the same word as their team-mate.

Title context

Andy Zaltzman repeatedly labels his own groin “The Nexus of Truth” during the ‘Label a body part, make a surprising noise, and do something interesting with your legs’ task.

Alternate Titles

• On Norway's Discovery+ Norge streaming platform, this episode is titled 'Sannhetens Neksus', which translates as 'The Nexus of Truth'. [Translator credit: Jan Harald]

Taskmaster Intro

Welcome to Taskmaster, a bluebell of light entertainment popping up in a forest of ‘Married At First Sight Australia’ horse dung. Let us begin the next round of the competition, and meet our mighty competitors once more.

Assistant Intro

And next to me, a man who drunkenly confided in me that whenever the presenter Fiona Bruce comes on the television, he can’t help but rub himself against the arm of his sofa. It’s Little Alex Horne!