Ep 1. Join our cult.

Taskmaster season 9 episode 1 is titled "Join our cult." The episode opens up with Gregg Davies, the host, as well as Alex Horne, the Taskmaster's assistant, dressed in robes and surrounded by candles. They explain that the theme of the season is "cults," and the contestants will be taking part in various tasks that are designed to get them to join the Taskmaster cult.

The five contestants are introduced: David Baddiel, Jo Brand, Ed Gamble, Rose Matafeo, and Katy Wix. They all seem apprehensive about the cult theme, but are eager to get started on the first task.

The first task is called "Put your stamp on me," and the contestants have to put as many stamps as they can on Alex Horne's body in five minutes. They are given a box of stamps and have to use their creativity to come up with different ways to put them on Alex. Some use their hands to make patterns, while others use their feet or even their mouths. The results are hilarious, and the contestants are all surprised at how much fun they had doing it.

The second task is called "The cult of personality." The contestants have to walk into a room and sit down at a table. On the table, there is a sheet of paper with their name on it and a button. They are told that pressing the button will give them points, but they don't know how many points they will get. They then have to wait for ten minutes to see if anyone else joins them at the table. If someone does, they can choose to press their button or not. If they don't press the button, they get no points, but if they do, they split the points with the other person. The twist is that they are not allowed to speak to each other. This task is all about reading body language and trying to figure out who will press the button and who won't. Some contestants are successful in scoring points, while others are left with nothing.

The third task is called "Who can make the best cult mask?" The contestants are given half an hour to create a mask that represents the Taskmaster cult. They can use any materials they want, but they have to wear their mask for the duration of the task. The masks range from the creepy to the hilarious, and the contestants have a great time showing them off.

The fourth task is called "Immoderate statues." The contestants are given an hour to create a statue that represents the Taskmaster cult. However, the statues have to be made out of food. The contestants have to use their imagination to come up with different food items to use. Some use vegetables, while others use cakes and candy. The results are impressive, and the judges have a tough time deciding on a winner.

The final task is called "Cult-fiction." The contestants have to write a story about a task that the Taskmaster has set them. They have to read their story out loud, and the judges will pick a winner based on who has the best story.

Overall, "Join our cult" is a great start to the ninth season of Taskmaster. The cult theme is a unique twist, and the tasks are all original and entertaining. The contestants are all talented and funny, and it's clear that they are having a great time competing against each other. This episode is sure to leave viewers excited for what's to come in the rest of the season.