A celebrity competition series that flips the traditional format on its head - because this is the only show where winning is the last thing anyone wants. Taking attendance as host is acclaimed comedian Jack Whitehall, who presides over the chaos as contestants relive the highs and humiliations of school life - from pop quizzes and report cards to recess and parent teacher conferences - all while trying to stay out of last place.
Cast: Jack Whitehall
Season 1
10 episodes
1. Back to SchoolTwelve celebrities report for their first day of class, tackling a logic challenge, a nostalgic quiz on grade-school subjects, and interactive zoology and geography tests as they work their way towards the high-stakes final exam.CC44minJul 15, 2026
2. Airhead-to-HeadThe tests get trickier as the all-star students face a mind-boggling lightbulb game, race to answer questions before a balloon bursts, and team up in a spelling bee as they work toward the high-stakes final exam.CC44minJul 22, 2026
3. Duel of FoolsAfter a deceptive challenge, the class receives its first rankings. Then, the all-star students take on an intense chess-themed trivia game and a school picture day challenge as they work toward the high-stakes final exam.CCJul 29, 2026- 4. Feud for ThoughtWith only nine contestants remaining, tensions rise and rivalries start to form as the celebrities push themselves to their limits, tackling everything from general knowledge trivia to a game of life-sized human labyrinth.CCAug 5, 2026
- 5. The MidtermsThe dreaded midterms are the last chance for the celebrities to avoid being in the bottom half of the class. But will a mystery guest outshine them all?CCAug 12, 2026
- 6. Study Buddy DayWe're down to the dumbest half, so Jack pairs them off into Study Buddy teams to give them a boost. But are two brains really better than one?CCAug 19, 2026
- 7. Science (Un)fairBonds are tested as the remaining five celebrities battle science, and each other, with explosive results.CCAug 26, 2026
- 8. Not a ClueAs the final four inch closer to winning the Nation's Dumbest trophy, the dumb answers continue, and the celebrities wonder whether it was actually a good idea to come on this show.CCSep 2, 2026
- 9. Family Teacher ConferenceNo synopsis available yet.CCSep 9, 2026
- 10. The Finals!No synopsis available yet.CCSep 16, 2026
Nation's Dumbest
The celebrity competition no one wants to win.
A celebrity competition series that flips the traditional format on its head - because this is the only show where winning is the last thing anyone wants. Taking attendance as host is acclaimed comedian Jack Whitehall, who presides over the chaos as contestants relive the highs and humiliations of school life - from pop quizzes and report cards to recess and parent teacher conferences - all while trying to stay out of last place.
Creators and cast
- Cast
- Jack Whitehall
- Studio
- BBC Studios
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
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