[s1e1] Melon Buffet (2026)

Fans and reactors often cite this episode as the perfect "hook" for new viewers because it immediately showcases the bizarre authority of Greg Davies (the Taskmaster) and the desperate, often dignified failure of the comedians. The final scores for this specific episode were also famously all prime numbers.

: The name comes from a comment made by Roisin Conaty , who joked that she expected a "melon buffet" when she walked into a room containing a single, large watermelon. The Iconic "Watermelon" Task [S1E1] Melon Buffet

: In contrast, Tim Key spent his minute carefully using a spoon, eating almost nothing, which highlighted the "loophole" vs. "literal" nature of the show's gameplay. Other Key Tasks Fans and reactors often cite this episode as