University Challenge
🌍 GB
📅 1962
📺 55 Seasons
🎬 2042 Episodes
⚡ Returning Series
🎭 Talk
📡 ITV1📡 BBC Two
📖 About University Challenge
Academic quiz show where teams of students from UK universities answer questions on all manner of subjects.
📋 University Challenge — Quick Info
| Title | University Challenge |
| Genre | Talk |
| Network | ITV1, BBC Two |
| First Air Date | 1962-09-21 |
| Last Air Date | 2026-03-23 |
| Status | Returning Series |
| Total Seasons | 55 |
| Total Episodes | 2042 |
| Origin Country | GB |
| Language | EN |
| Rating | ⭐ 6.0/10 (11 votes) |
| Type | Scripted |
📺 University Challenge — All Seasons
55 Seasons| # | Season Name | Episodes | Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 1962–1963 | 61 Episodes | 1962-09-21 |
| Season 2 | 1963–1965 | 62 Episodes | 1963-12-03 |
| Season 3 | 1965–1966 | 42 Episodes | 1965-08-25 |
| Season 4 | 1966–1967 | 40 Episodes | 1966-09-07 |
| Season 5 | 1967–1968 | 44 Episodes | 1967-09-27 |
| Season 6 | 1968–1969 | 45 Episodes | 1968-08-02 |
| Season 7 | 1969–1970 | 47 Episodes | 1969-07-20 |
| Season 8 | 1970–1971 | 40 Episodes | 1970-10-25 |
| Season 9 | 1971–1972 | 40 Episodes | 1971-10-17 |
| Season 10 | 1972–1973 | 39 Episodes | 1972-10-25 |
| Season 11 | 1973–1974 | 38 Episodes | 1973-10-31 |
| Season 12 | 1974–1975 | 35 Episodes | 1974-12-02 |
| Season 13 | 1975–1976 | 42 Episodes | 1975-11-07 |
| Season 14 | 1976–1977 | 36 Episodes | 1976-12-17 |
| Season 15 | 1977–1978 | 43 Episodes | 1977-11-07 |
| Season 16 | 1978–1980 | 41 Episodes | 1978-11-27 |
| Season 17 | 1980 | 37 Episodes | 1980-02-18 |
| Season 18 | 1980–1981 | 40 Episodes | 1980-12-15 |
| Season 19 | 1982 | 42 Episodes | 1981-12-14 |
| Season 20 | 1983 | 39 Episodes | 1983-01-30 |
| Season 21 | 1984 | 33 Episodes | 1984-01-20 |
| Season 22 | 1986 | 39 Episodes | 1986-04-07 |
| Season 23 | 1987 | 42 Episodes | 1987-07-13 |
| Season 24 | 1994/1995 | 27 Episodes | 1994-09-21 |
| Season 25 | 1995/1996 | 27 Episodes | 1995-11-01 |
| Season 26 | 1996/1997 | 27 Episodes | 1996-11-12 |
| Season 27 | 1997/1998 | 27 Episodes | 1997-09-10 |
| Season 28 | 1998/1999 | 31 Episodes | 1998-09-02 |
| Season 29 | 1999/2000 | 31 Episodes | 1999-09-13 |
| Season 30 | 2000/2001 | 31 Episodes | 2000-09-04 |
| Season 31 | 2001/2002 | 31 Episodes | 2001-07-23 |
| Season 32 | 2002/2003 | 31 Episodes | 2002-09-02 |
| Season 33 | 2003/2004 | 31 Episodes | 2003-09-15 |
| Season 34 | 2004/2005 | 31 Episodes | 2004-09-13 |
| Season 35 | 2005/2006 | 31 Episodes | 2005-09-19 |
| Season 36 | 2006/2007 | 31 Episodes | 2006-08-07 |
| Season 37 | 2007/2008 | 31 Episodes | 2007-07-09 |
| Season 38 | 2008/2009 | 31 Episodes | 2008-07-07 |
| Season 39 | 2009/2010 | 37 Episodes | 2009-07-06 |
| Season 40 | 2010/2011 | 37 Episodes | 2010-07-05 |
| Season 41 | 2011/2012 | 37 Episodes | 2011-07-04 |
| Season 42 | 2012/2013 | 37 Episodes | 2012-07-16 |
| Season 43 | 2013/2014 | 37 Episodes | 2013-07-15 |
| Season 44 | 2014/2015 | 37 Episodes | 2014-07-14 |
| Season 45 | 2015/16 | 37 Episodes | 2015-07-13 |
| Season 46 | 2016/17 | 37 Episodes | 2016-07-11 |
| Season 47 | 2017/18 | 37 Episodes | 2017-07-17 |
| Season 48 | 2018/19 | 37 Episodes | 2018-07-16 |
| Season 49 | 2019/20 | 37 Episodes | 2019-07-15 |
| Season 50 | 2020/21 | 37 Episodes | 2020-07-13 |
| Season 51 | 2021/22 | 37 Episodes | 2021-07-12 |
| Season 52 | 2022/23 | 37 Episodes | 2022-08-29 |
| Season 53 | 2023/24 | 37 Episodes | 2023-07-17 |
| Season 54 | 2024/25 | 37 Episodes | 2024-08-12 |
| Season 55 | 2025/26 | 37 Episodes | 2025-07-14 |
🎭 University Challenge — Full Cast
2 Cast Members
Amol Rajan
Self - Presenter
Roger Tilling
Self - Narrator
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❓ FAQ about University Challenge
What is University Challenge about?
Academic quiz show where teams of students from UK universities answer questions on all manner of subjects.
How many episodes does University Challenge have?
University Challenge has a total of 2042 episodes spread across 55 season(s). It first aired on 1962-09-21.
Who stars in University Challenge?
The main cast of University Challenge includes Amol Rajan, Roger Tilling.
What is the rating of University Challenge?
University Challenge has a rating of 6.0/10 based on 11 votes. It is a returning series Talk series.
Where can I watch University Challenge?
University Challenge airs on ITV1, BBC Two. Visit the official website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006t6l0
What genre is University Challenge?
University Challenge is a Talk series from GB. It features Amol Rajan, Roger Tilling in lead roles.