How many seasons does Mastermind have?

Mastermind has 49 seasons and 1159 episodes in total, premiering in 1972.

Is Mastermind finished or still running?

Mastermind is still running — new episodes are expected. New-season updates appear on this page.

What is the rating of Mastermind?

Mastermind holds a 5.7/10 audience score from 12 votes.

Who created Mastermind?

Mastermind was created by Bill Wright.

Who stars in Mastermind?

Mastermind stars John Humphrys, Magnus Magnusson, Clive Myrie.

What genre is Mastermind?

Mastermind is a Talk series that first aired in 1972.

How long is each episode of Mastermind?

Episodes of Mastermind run for about 30m each.

What language is Mastermind in?

Mastermind was originally made in English, with dialogue also in english.

Is there a Hindi trailer for Mastermind?

No verified Hindi trailer for Mastermind is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.

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Mastermind

Name: Mastermind
Genre: Talk
Released: 1972-09-11
Rating: 5.7
Cast: John Humphrys, Magnus Magnusson, Clive Myrie

5.7(12)197249 seasons · 1159 episodes30m / ep

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Mastermind is a British quiz show, well known for its challenging questions, intimidating setting and air of seriousness. Devised by Bill Wright, the basic format of Mastermind has never changed — four and in later contests five contestants face two rounds, one on a specialised subject of the contestant's choice, the other a general knowledge round. Wright drew inspiration from his experiences of being interrogated by the Gestapo during World War II. The atmosphere is helped by Mastermind's famously ominous theme music, "Approaching Menace" by the British composer Neil Richardson. The quiz programme originated and was recorded in Manchester at studios such as New Broadcasting House and Granada Studios, before permanently moving to MediaCityUK in 2011.

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Status: Returning Series
Type: Talk Show
Last aired: 2026-09-21
Language: English

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United Kingdom

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First aired: 1972-09-11
Latest episode: 2026-09-21
Status: Returning Series
Next release: In production

197211 Sept 1972
19733 Sept 1973
19745 Sept 1974
19754 Sept 1975
19767 Sept 1976
197730 Aug 1977
19787 Sept 1978
19795 Sept 1979
198031 Aug 1980
19816 Sept 1981
19839 Jan 1983
198429 Jan 1984
19856 Jan 1985
198612 Jan 1986
19874 Jan 1987
19887 Jan 1988
198915 Jan 1989
19907 Jan 1990
199120 Jan 1991
199216 Feb 1992
199310 Jan 1993
199420 Mar 1994
19959 Apr 1995
199629 May 1996
19979 Jun 1997
20037 Jul 2003
200421 Jun 2004
20058 Mar 2005
200630 Mar 2006
2007/089 Jul 2007
2008/095 Sept 2008
2009/1028 Aug 2009
2010/1120 Aug 2010
2011/124 Nov 2011
2012/1310 Aug 2012
2013/149 Aug 2013
2014/158 Aug 2014
2015/167 Aug 2015
2016/1713 Jul 2016
2017/1828 Jul 2017
2018/195 Oct 2018
2019/209 Aug 2019
2020/215 Oct 2020
2021/2223 Aug 2021
2022/2319 Sept 2022
2023/2428 Aug 2023
2024/2512 Aug 2024
2025/2614 Jul 2025
2026/2713 Jul 2026

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