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How to watch Taskmaster in the US and abroad
After a several-month hiatus, Taskmaster will soon return to our screens, with another set of celebrities taking on bizarre tasks to earn points from the judge, Greg Davies. All their movements are of course supervised by Greg’s assistant, Alex Horne.
The show is a Channel 4 staple, alongside classic series such as The Great British Bake Off. However, new episodes are exclusive to this channel, which is only available in the UK.
If you are on vacation or staying somewhere else, this can be annoying. Fortunately, we have a solution.
When will Taskmaster series 18 air?
The latest series of Taskmaster debuts on Channel 4 Thursday, September 12, 2024.
As usual, it will consist of ten episodes rolled out every week.
The comedians joining Alex and Greg this year are Andy Zaltzman, Babatunde Aléshé, Emma Sidi, Jack Dee and Rosie Jones.
Here is the participant’s announcement video:
How to watch Taskmask with a VPN
If you want to watch the latest episodes of Taskmaster outside the UK, you’ll need a VPN.
A VPN (virtual private network) routes your Internet connection through a server. There are numerous servers around the world, but to view Taskmaster you need one based in Britain.
This means that the Channel 4 website will not recognize your location when you sign up for an account. You can be anywhere in the world, but he will still think you are based in Britain. Therefore, you should be able to sign up for an account without being blocked.
During our testing, NordVPN has reliably unblocked the service several times. It is easy to use and offers a range of servers to choose from. Plus, it has some competitive pricing, especially if you commit to a multi-year plan (monthly rolling plans are available, though).
If you want to see what other options are out there, check out our list of the best VPNs for streaming video.
We’ve broken down the steps to access Taskmaster. We used NordVPN and a laptop to successfully test this method.
- Tools needed: NordVPN, Channel 4 website or app, smartphone or PC/laptop
Sign up for NordVPN
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NordVPN selects the two-year plan by default, but you can also opt for an annual and a monthly subscription. Follow the steps to create a new account and subscribe
Install NordVPN
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If you’re using a PC, go to the NordVPN website, log into your account, then download the PC app under the ‘Downloads’ section
If you’re using a smartphone or tablet, just search for NordVPN in the app store
Connect to a UK server on your chosen VPN
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Many VPNs have numerous servers to choose from. If one doesn’t work, you can try another
On the login page, select ‘I don’t have an account and I would like to register’
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If you already have a Channel 4 account, simply log in with your usual details
Choose an email address and password for your account
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It’s free to sign up for an account
Add a name, date of birth and UK address
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You need a British postal code for the address
Channel 4 will send a confirmation email to your email address once you have registered
Search for Taskmaster
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Channel 4 requires you to disable all ad blockers – including any optional ad blocking in your VPN – so make sure you do that before trying to watch
If you still can’t connect, try a different server within your VPN until you find one that works for you
Please note that using a VPN technically violates Channel 4’s terms of service, so the platform may terminate your account. Proceed at your own risk.
How else can you watch Taskmaster season 18 outside the UK?
While American viewers won’t be able to watch new episodes of Taskmaster at the same time as British fans, they will be able to stream them shortly afterwards. The new episodes will likely be uploaded to the Taskmaster YouTube account just a day after the UK premiere – just like season 17.
Where to stream previous seasons of Taskmaster in the US
You can watch past episodes of Taskmaster on YouTube.
The first six seasons are also available completely free on Pluto TV.
Alternatively, you can purchase all previous seasons on Amazon US, Google Play and Apple TV.
