Taskmaster! Season 5 Episode 1 Dignity intact.
- September 5, 2017
- 43 min
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8.0 (215)
Taskmaster season 5 episode 1, titled "Dignity Intact," features five new contestants ready to take on the challenges set forth by the Taskmaster himself, Greg Davies. In this first episode, contestants Joe Lycett, Lolly Adefope, Mel Giedroyc, Noel Fielding, and Hugh Dennis face their first task of the season, where they must retrieve a specific item from a large, muddy pit while blindfolded.
As the contestants struggle to retrieve the items, they quickly learn that the Taskmaster is not easily impressed and that they will need to think creatively to succeed. The next task involves the contestants designing their own superhero alter-egos and performing a heroic act, with the Taskmaster judging their performances and awarding points based on creativity and execution.
In the third task, the contestants must recreate a classic optical illusion using household items, with the Taskmaster looking for the most convincing and accurate recreation. As the contestants race to complete the challenge, tensions rise, and mistakes are made, but it's anyone's guess who will come out on top.
The fourth task is perhaps the most bizarre of the episode, as each contestant is given a raw potato and tasked with making the most impressive thing they can out of it in 20 minutes. From potato-based sculpture to potato-based animation, the contestants pull out all the stops to impress the Taskmaster, even if it means sacrificing their dignity in the process.
Finally, the episode ends with a group task, where the contestants must work together to transport themselves and a melon across a large body of water using only their feet. As the contestants struggle through the challenge, their team dynamics are put to the test, with alliances and rivalries forming.
Overall, "Dignity Intact" sets the tone for what promises to be another hilarious and entertaining season of Taskmaster, with the new contestants bringing their unique brand of humor and creativity to the challenges set forth by the Taskmaster. From blindfolded mud pits to potato sculptures, the challenges are as bizarre and unpredictable as ever, ensuring that each episode is a laugh-out-loud experience for viewers at home.