Mastermind Australia - Season 8

Mastermind Australia - Season 8

Season 8

Network
Episodes85
DatesApr 6, 2026 - Jul 31, 2026
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Episodes

Episode 1
Season 8Episode 130 min

Episode 1

The Coutinho family kick off Family Week with the West Coast Eagles, Good Luck Charlie, Thirsty Merc, and 1970s Chrysler Valiants.

Apr 6, 2026
Episode 2
Season 8Episode 230 min

Episode 2

This family has mastered their individual niches: Australian politics, World War Two operation Shetland Bus, the Melbourne Football Club and St George Illawarra.

Apr 7, 2026
Episode 3
Season 8Episode 330 min

Episode 3

What do Manchester United, JDM cars, the human muscular system and Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead have in common? Tonight's family somehow fits them all under one roof.

Apr 8, 2026
Episode 4
Season 8Episode 430 min

Episode 4

Tonight's family tree has four distinct branches: bestselling author Matthew Reilly, murder mystery game Blood on the Clocktower, the band Twenty-One Pilots and the history of Wi-Fi.

Apr 9, 2026
Episode 5
Season 8Episode 530 min

Episode 5

Our weekly family winners are back with two minutes of general knowledge, plus the dreaded slow burn round. Tonight's slow burn topics are an annual event, a sportsperson, a band and a country.

Apr 10, 2026
Episode 6
Season 8Episode 630 min

Episode 6

The animated series Steven Universe, composer Cliff Martinez, Breaking Bad, and The Da Vinci Code. I can just hear Professor Robert Langdon thinking, what does it all mean?

Apr 13, 2026
Episode 7
Season 8Episode 730 min

Episode 7

Tonight's subjects are the TV series Housos, the ARIA Top 10 Songs from 2000 - 2009, Narendra Modi and Jean Greenhowe's Knitting Patterns.

Apr 14, 2026
Episode 8
Season 8Episode 830 min

Episode 8

Tonight, Air Crash Investigation, Florence Nightingale, Percy Jackson, and the Scream films.

Apr 15, 2026
Episode 9
Season 8Episode 930 min

Episode 9

Contenders go deep diving for knowledge on the Barbie animated movies, Terry Pratchett's City Watch novels, the making of Adolf Hitler, and the Human Eye.

Apr 16, 2026
Episode 10
Season 8Episode 1030 min

Episode 10

Our weekly winners are back with two minutes of general knowledge, plus the dreaded slow burn round. Tonight's slow burn topics are a TV Show, a Food, a Landmark and a Song.

Apr 17, 2026
Episode 11
Season 8Episode 1130 min

Episode 11

The subjects are the Rush Hour trilogy, Essendon Football Club, Katniss Everdeen from The Hunger Games and professional wrestler The Undertaker. Quite the mix.

Apr 20, 2026
Episode 12
Season 8Episode 1230 min

Episode 12

The line-up of subjects spans galaxies, genres and ancient curses: the planets of the Solar System, singer-songwriter Chappell Roan, One Piece manga, and The Mummy trilogy.

Apr 21, 2026
Episode 13
Season 8Episode 1330 min

Episode 13

Tonight's topics are revved up, wrapped up, written up, and powered up. Michael Schumacher at Ferrari, Prince's Purple Rain, the novels of David Nicholls, and Yu-Gi-Oh! trading cards.

Apr 22, 2026
Episode 14
Season 8Episode 1430 min

Episode 14

Tonight, Futurama, Kirby's Return to Dream Land, Gone with the Wind and the history of tarot. Sounds like a fun half hour is on the cards.

Apr 23, 2026
Episode 15
Season 8Episode 1530 min

Episode 15

Our weekly winners are back with two minutes of general knowledge, plus the dreaded slow burn round. Tonight's slow burn topics are a Pop star, a Toy, a Year and a Historical Event.

Apr 24, 2026
Episode 16
Season 8Episode 1630 min

Episode 16

The speciality subjects are Queens of the Stone Age, classic Bollywood, the razor-sharp Oxbridge satirists and TV's Law and Order SVU.

Apr 27, 2026
Episode 17
Season 8Episode 1730 min

Episode 17

Apr 28, 2026
Episode 18
Season 8Episode 1830 min

Episode 18

Apr 29, 2026
Episode 19
Season 8Episode 1930 min

Episode 19

Apr 30, 2026
Episode 20
Season 8Episode 2030 min

Episode 20

Our weekly winners are back with two minutes of general knowledge, plus the dreaded slow burn round. The slow burn topics are a film, a city, an animal and a constellation.

May 1, 2026
Episode 21
Season 8Episode 2130 min

Episode 21

The topics are The Red Rising trilogy, Labrador retrievers, the works of John Lennon and the art of Jackson Pollock. In a battle of generations, Labs are guaranteed to stay neutral and adorable.

May 4, 2026
Episode 22
Season 8Episode 2230 min

Episode 22

Topics include Australian red wine, Swedish band Roxette, The Elder Scrolls and Critical Role: Exandria Unlimited.

May 5, 2026
Episode 23
Season 8Episode 2330 min

Episode 23

Topics include Aunty Donna's web and TV series, Douglas MacArthur, Freaks and Geeks and the life of ballet dancer Nijinsky. They should keep you on your toes.

May 6, 2026
Episode 24
Season 8Episode 2430 min

Episode 24

May 7, 2026
Episode 25
Season 8Episode 2530 min

Episode 25

May 8, 2026
Episode 26
Season 8Episode 2630 min

Episode 26

A night of celebrating Eurovision: Eurovision 2020-2025, Sweden in Eurovision, early Eurovision winners and Eurovision 2010-2019.

May 11, 2026
Episode 27
Season 8Episode 2730 min

Episode 27

May 12, 2026
Episode 28
Season 8Episode 2830 min

Episode 28

The Troubles in Northern Ireland, smallpox, lucid dreaming, and the films of Tim Burton. So yes, a perfectly normal mix for another perfectly normal show.

May 13, 2026
Episode 29
Season 8Episode 2930 min

Episode 29

Tonight, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, the Brisbane Broncos, the video game Jet Lag, and the surprisingly smoky history of Cuban Cigars - that's a lot to inhale in the one episode.

May 14, 2026
Episode 30
Season 8Episode 3030 min

Episode 30

Our weekly winners are back with two minutes of general knowledge, plus the dreaded slow burn round. Tonight's slow burn topics are a Musician, a Sport, a Character and a Country.

May 15, 2026
Episode 31
Season 8Episode 3130 min

Episode 31

Alex Garland's films, Little Women, Joan Didion, and classic Doctor Who. If you're still mixing up Daleks and Cybermen, well, this is an intervention.

May 18, 2026
Episode 32
Season 8Episode 3230 min

Episode 32

Romeo and Juliet, ancient Stoic philosophy, asbestos, and The Clone Wars. A journey from star-crossed lovers to a galaxy far, far away.

May 19, 2026
Episode 33
Season 8Episode 3330 min

Episode 33

Tonight, we delve into the novels of Thomas Pynchon, Japanese Mascots, the history of Blackpool FC, and The Mighty Boosh. With subjects like this, it can only be one show.

May 20, 2026
Episode 34
Season 8Episode 3430 min

Episode 34

Tonight, K-POPS Stray Kids, Audrey Hepburn films, the mayhem of Monkey, and Henry VIII, a man whose love life needed its own risk assessment.

May 21, 2026
Episode 35
Season 8Episode 3530 min

Episode 35

Our weekly winners are back with two minutes of general knowledge, plus the dreaded slow burn round. Tonight's slow burn topics are an Annual Event, a Word, a TV Show and a Book.

May 22, 2026
Episode 36
Season 8Episode 3630 min

Episode 36

New week, new fascinating facts. The Melbourne Vixens, the History and Geography of South Dakota, the 90s films of Brendan Fraser, and the YouTube chaos of Smosh.

May 25, 2026
Episode 37
Season 8Episode 3730 min

Episode 37

May 26, 2026
Episode 38
Season 8Episode 3830 min

Episode 38

The topics are cricketer Rahul Dravid, AC/DC's Angus and Malcolm Young, the Battle of Long Tan, and Australian 20th-century art.

May 27, 2026
Episode 39
Season 8Episode 3930 min

Episode 39

Tonight: two TV classics - Stargate and Band of Brothers, two iconic women - Marilyn Monroe and Indira Gandhi, and one Mastermind legend - the black chair of course!

May 28, 2026
Episode 40
Season 8Episode 4030 min

Episode 40

Our weekly winners are back with two minutes of general knowledge, plus the dreaded slow burn round. Tonight's slow burn topics are a film, a landmark, an invention and a band.

May 29, 2026
Episode 41
Season 8Episode 4130 min

Episode 41

Tonight is all achievement with Cathy Freeman, Be More Chill, The Hives, and the Harry Potter films, because apparently magic is now part of your Monday.

Jun 1, 2026
Episode 42
Season 8Episode 4230 min

Episode 42

The Men's Spring Classics cycling, TV's Parks and Recreation, Beyoncé's solo albums, and the history of Monopoly, a set of subjects so strong you should be slightly intimidated.

Jun 2, 2026
Episode 43
Season 8Episode 4330 min

Episode 43

Tonight, Death Cab for Cutie, TV's Weeds, US punk music, and Cold War submarines. Sounds like there'll be a lot going on above and below sea level.

Jun 3, 2026
Episode 44
Season 8Episode 4430 min

Episode 44

Tonight: the career of Luc Longley, Winx the racehorse, Bob Marley & the Wailers and True Detective - four topics that have absolutely nothing in common, which is exactly how we like it.

Jun 4, 2026
Episode 45
Season 8Episode 4530 min

Episode 45

Our weekly winners are back with two minutes of general knowledge, plus the dreaded slow burn round. Tonight's slow burn topics are an annual event, a pop star, a book and a food.

Jun 5, 2026
Episode 46
Season 8Episode 4630 min

Episode 46

Some nostalgia to kick of the week. The Legend of King Arthur, Blondie's 70s albums, Beverly Hills 90210 and Untitled Goose Game. Actually, that last one is only nostalgic for Gen Z.

Jun 8, 2026
Episode 47
Season 8Episode 4730 min

Episode 47

Mary, Queen of Scots, The Cornetto Trilogy, Bruce Springsteen and machine lubrication. If that's not a reason to tune in, we don't know what is.

Jun 9, 2026
Episode 48
Season 8Episode 4830 min

Episode 48

Tonight, Tasmanian Lighthouses, Capital Cities of Eastern Europe, Dachshunds and The Beatles' experimental albums. Basically, a great Australian mixtape.

Jun 10, 2026
Episode 49
Season 8Episode 4930 min

Episode 49

Tonight, we celebrate the passion, drama, and history of the FIFA World Cup. Four football fanatics, each tackling a World Cup themed subject.

Jun 11, 2026
Episode 50
Season 8Episode 5030 min

Episode 50

Our weekly winners are back with two minutes of general knowledge, plus the dreaded slow burn round. Tonight's slow burn topics are an Animal, a Country, a Song and a Musical.

Jun 12, 2026
Episode 51
Season 8Episode 5130 min

Episode 51

Is a love of learning inherited? In this family, absolutely, even if their passions range from Red Dwarf to Hercule Poirot, Australians in the Bougainville Campaign to Olivia Rodrigo.

Jun 15, 2026
Episode 52
Season 8Episode 5230 min

Episode 52

Tonight: Rivers of London, the WA election, Scurvy and the legendary Burt Bacharach. Because what the world needs now is love... and a little trivia mayhem.

Jun 16, 2026
Episode 53
Season 8Episode 5330 min

Episode 53

Tonight, we summon the Sun Gods for wisdom and lighting as we dive into Family Guy, Eurovision's "nul points", the Throne of Glass books and Sun Gods.

Jun 17, 2026
Episode 54
Season 8Episode 5430 min

Episode 54

Tonight: the Green Bay Packers, The Strokes, South Park and Ronnie O'Sullivan.

Jun 18, 2026
Episode 55
Season 8Episode 5530 min

Episode 55

Our weekly winners are back with two minutes of general knowledge, plus the dreaded slow burn round. Tonight's slow burn topics are a Sport, a Landmark, a Musician and a TV Show.

Jun 19, 2026
Episode 56
Season 8Episode 5630 min

Episode 56

Sit back and enjoy Italian landmarks, Neil Diamond, the '90s films of Macaulay Culkin, and TV hit Succession.

Jun 22, 2026
Episode 57
Season 8Episode 5730 min

Episode 57

Tonight: all you ever needed to know about the Big Short, TV series Sharpe, Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung and Death on the Nile.

Jun 23, 2026
Episode 58
Season 8Episode 5830 min

Episode 58

All ages are covered as participants delve into My Thomas Story Library books, Disney Pixar films, the music of Ashnikko, and Only Fools and Horses.

Jun 24, 2026
Episode 59
Season 8Episode 5930 min

Episode 59

The much-loved Blue Heelers, Queen Victoria, Pink Floyd, and the legendary John Candy in John Hughes films, these are subjects that are equal parts nostalgia, history and pure cinematic joy.

Jun 25, 2026
Episode 60
Season 8Episode 6030 min

Episode 60

The weekly winners are back with two minutes of general knowledge, and the dreaded slow burn round. The slow burn topics are a Film, a Natural Event, a Sportsperson, and a Band.

Jun 26, 2026
Episode 61
Season 8Episode 6130 min

Episode 61

Kicking off the week with the Excellent Experts who have: On the Beach, the UK top 20 singles of the 80s, Byzantine history and Bluey!

Jun 29, 2026
Episode 62
Season 8Episode 6230 min

Episode 62

The Love Cafe Trivia team with the Richmond Tigers, the Ocean's Film Trilogy, the Boston Red Sox and Pixar's Cars Films.

Jun 30, 2026
Episode 63
Season 8Episode 6330 min

Episode 63

Tonight: The Family von Maddox with cricketer Brian Booth, TV series Miranda, Guys & Dolls and Hurry Up Tomorrow.

Jul 1, 2026
Episode 64
Season 8Episode 6430 min

Episode 64

Tonight, it's every drag queen for themselves with Florence & The Machine, The Dark Crystal, Charmed and Lady Gaga's Mayhem Ball.

Jul 2, 2026
Episode 65
Season 8Episode 6530 min

Episode 65

Our weekly winners are back with two minutes of general knowledge, plus the dreaded slow burn round. Tonight's slow burn topics are an Album, an Historical Event, a City and an Actor.

Jul 3, 2026
Episode 66
Season 8Episode 6630 min

Episode 66

Kicking off the week with Flight of the Concords, Skyhooks, the Geography of North Africa and the British Raj.

Jul 6, 2026
Episode 67
Season 8Episode 6730 min

Episode 67

More fun facts than you can poke a stick at: the Jurgen Klopp era at Liverpool, Best Picture Academy Award Winners, the Acts of the Apostles and The Phantom Comics.

Jul 7, 2026
Episode 68
Season 8Episode 6830 min

Episode 68

Tonight: Richard Hannay novels, The North Sydney Bears, Anna Karenina and the life of Marilyn Monroe. Spies, tries, romantic ties and a life of timeless glamour.

Jul 8, 2026
Episode 69
Season 8Episode 6930 min

Episode 69

Tonight a show to really sink your teeth into with the Jaws films, The Classic Mini, the revolutionary Che Guevara and singer songwriter Kelsea Ballerini.

Jul 9, 2026
Episode 70
Season 8Episode 7030 min

Episode 70

Our weekly winners are back with two minutes of general knowledge, plus the dreaded slow burn round. Tonight's slow burn topics are a Discovery, a Sport, a Franchise and a Musician.

Jul 10, 2026
Episode 71
Season 8Episode 7130 min

Episode 71

Tonight's contenders are about to empower you with knowledge of Ange Postecoglou at Celtic FC, Dance Moms, 90s Aussie Punk Music and the Miss Universe Pageant.

Jul 13, 2026
Episode 72
Season 8Episode 7230 min

Episode 72

Tonight we're heading off on a journey with The Making of the Lord of the Rings Trilogy, The Outsiders, The Great Gatsby and the World Surf League.

Jul 14, 2026
Episode 73
Season 8Episode 7330 min

Episode 73

Tonight: Mick Herron's Slough House Novels, the History of Dubbo and the Formula 1 Grand Prix and Australian Ratites.

Jul 15, 2026
Episode 74
Season 8Episode 7430 min

Episode 74

Grab your hat and the Aero guard because we're going on some Great Australian Bushwalks and we're taking Coco Chanel, classic Survivor and some Vintage Fender Guitars with us.

Jul 16, 2026
Episode 75
Season 8Episode 7530 min

Episode 75

Our weekly winners are back with two minutes of general knowledge, plus the dreaded slow burn round. Tonight's slow burn topics are a Film, an Historical Event, a Game and a Pop Star.

Jul 17, 2026
Episode 76
Season 8Episode 7630 min

Episode 76

Andy Weir's novels, Dragon Ball's Vegeta, the Mark Renton books and Duran Duran. Eclectic? Absolutely. Accidental? Probably.

Jul 20, 2026
Episode 77
Season 8Episode 7730 min

Episode 77

Tonight, another batch of almost-winners with Tame Impala, Black Books, the Multimedia Novels 17776 and 20020, and the Electric Light Orchestra.

Jul 21, 2026
Episode 78
Season 8Episode 7830 min

Episode 78

Tonight: TV classic Daredevil, the Australian 1967 Referendum, Stingless Bees and Lily Allen. Who will end up smiling at the end?

Jul 22, 2026
Episode 79
Season 8Episode 7930 min

Episode 79

Tonight's second-chance contenders bring an eclectic mix: Laufey, Resident Evil, the Vietnamese Boat Exodus and Stray Gods. A little chaotic ... but we love that for them.

Jul 23, 2026
Episode 80
Season 8Episode 8030 min

Episode 80

Our weekly winners are back with two minutes of general knowledge, plus the dreaded slow burn round. Tonight's slow burn topics are a Musician, an Invention, a Country and a Character.

Jul 24, 2026
Episode 81: Semi-Final #1
Season 8Episode 8130 min

Episode 81: Semi-Final #1

Tonight's semi-finalists take on Colin Jost, Miranda July's novels, the Austin Powers Trilogy and the Alien franchise - where surviving extreme pressure is kind of the whole deal.

Jul 27, 2026
Episode 82: Semi-Final #2
Season 8Episode 8230 min

Episode 82: Semi-Final #2

Tonight, another semi-final smackdown with wrestler Trish Stratus, Fever Pitch, the Life of Li Cunxin, and the Marvel Crisis Protocol.

Jul 28, 2026
Episode 83: Semi-Final #3
Season 8Episode 8330 min

Episode 83: Semi-Final #3

Tonight: The Boys, the Thirty Years' War, Philippine Presidents and Plato. Now to see who's done the homework ... and who's hoping for divine intervention.

Jul 29, 2026
Episode 84: Semi-Final #4
Season 8Episode 8430 min

Episode 84: Semi-Final #4

Four contenders. One spot. Not rocket science. NASA: Apollo and Gemini Programs, Alan Turing and The Enigma Machine, The Hap and Leonard Novels and Apple Varieties.

Jul 30, 2026
Episode 85: Grand Final
Season 8Episode 8565 min

Episode 85: Grand Final

It's the final showdown for our semi-finalists. Their specialist subjects? Crime and Punishment, the Academy Award for Best Actress, the Golden State Warriors and the Evil Dead trilogy.

Jul 31, 2026

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