Season 10

01 The Suez Canal, Jerry Seinfeld, Australian decimal coins, and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Episode 128th January 2025 Quizzing hard with Tom Gleeson are self-proclaimed experts in the Suez Canal, Jerry Seinfeld, Australian decimal coins, and the folk-rock supergroup Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. Don't mix these topics at home! 02 Australian Pigeons, the Harpsichord, Dirty Dancing & WrestleMania Episode 24th February 2025 His Royal Hardness, Tom Gleeson, tests his challengers' knowledge of Australian native pigeons, the harpsichord, '80s cult classic film Dirty Dancing, and WrestleMania. Who will hoist aloft the Big Brass Mug? 03 Olivia Rodrigo, Breastfeeding, Canberra & Sharks Episode 311th February 2025 Tom Gleeson puts four more self-proclaimed experts through the Big Brass wringer. Tonight's topics are Olivia Rodrigo, breastfeeding, Canberra... and sharks! 04 Duke and Duchess of Windsor, The Kid LAROI, Blythe Dolls & Shrek Episode 418th February 2025 Tom Gleeson tests four experts to find the Hard Quiz Champion! Tonight's topics are the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, Australian rapper The Kid LAROI, Blythe dolls and Shrek. As always, something for everyone! 05 William Wallace, The Wizard of Oz, Black Holes & Mammalian Sperm Episode 525th February 2025 Tom Gleeson has the questions. Do our experts have the answers? Tonight's topics include William Wallace, The Wizard of Oz, black holes and mammalian sperm. Play along with Hard Quiz! 06 ABBA, llamas, Australian Ultralight Aircraft & Steven Universe Episode 64th March 2025 Tom Gleeson is back with a fresh batch of experts. This week's Hard Quiz topics are ABBA, llamas, Australian ultralight aircraft, and Steven Universe. The winner takes it all, and by 'all', we mean the Big Brass Mug. 07 US Presidential Assassinations, Monty Python, Poker & Contraception Episode 711th March 2025 Tom Gleeson squeezes another four so-called expert contestants through the Hard Quiz wringer: US presidential assassinations, Monty Python, poker and contraception. Which battler will take home the Big Brass Mug? 08 TV Series Community, Nail Polish, Octopuses & The Sound of Music Episode 818th March 2025 Four experts, four topics, one Big Brass Mug. Tom Gleeson puts hard-hitting questions to experts in TV series Community, nail polish, octopuses, and The Sound of Music. It's the game show where stealing is how you win! 09 John McEnroe, Cocktails, Amy Winehouse & The Simpsons Episode 925th March 2025 Where does Tom Gleeson find these oddballs? Tonight's Hard Quiz expert topics are John McEnroe, cocktails, Amy Winehouse and The Simpsons. Let the hardest quizzer win! 10 Battle of the Duds Episode 101st April 2025 It's a brand new Battle of the Duds! Tom Gleeson invites four failed former contestants to humiliate themselves again. Vying for the Big Brass Dud Mug are experts in bones, Kim Kardashian, NASCAR and The Sopranos. 11 Tornadoes, the Pancreas, Eminem & Five Nights at Freddy's Episode 118th April 2025 Four brave contestants step into the Hard Quiz spotlight for a chance to win Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug. Tonight's expert topics: tornadoes, the pancreas, rapper Eminem and video game series Five Nights at Freddy's. 12 Gene Wilder, Drag Queen Trixie Mattel, Coral & Rafael Nadal Episode 1222nd April 2025 Hard Quiz puts four self-nominated experts under Tom Gleeson's merciless microscope. This week's topics are actor Gene Wilder, drag queen Trixie Mattel, coral and tennis champ Rafael Nadal! 13 The Barbie Film, the Mona Lisa, the New York Yankees & Sunscreen Episode 1323rd July 2025 Tom Gleeson is back with four new experts vying to be the Hard Quiz Champion. Tonight's topics are the Barbie film, the Mona Lisa, baseball team the New York Yankees and sunscreen! 14 Dennis Rodman, Mercedes Benz, The Faraway Tree and Alkanes Episode 1430th July 2025 What do basketballer Dennis Rodman, Mercedes Benz, the Faraway Tree book series and alkanes have in common? They're all topics on tonight's Hard Quiz, where four big fans match wits with the hilarious Tom Gleeson! 15 Annabel Crabb, Rammstein, the Cochlear Implant & It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Episode 155th August 2025 Annabel Crabb is an expert topic on this episode of Hard Quiz, along with German metal band Rammstein, the cochlear implant and comedy series It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Play along at home! 16 John Deere tractors, My Chemical Romance, Groucho Marx & The Princess Bride Episode 1612th August 2025 Tom Gleeson hosts a clash of epic proportions on Hard Quiz! Where else would you see John Deere tractors go head-to-head with My Chemical Romance, Groucho Marx, and The Princess Bride? Nowhere, that’s where! 17 Battle of the Fuddy Duds Episode 1719th August 2025 It’s the first ever Battle of the Fuddy Duds! Tom welcomes back four returning retirees - Dawn with Mata Hari, Kevin with The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin, Rod Stewart fan Judy, and the Crusades master David. 18 Queen Elizabeth II, Punctuation, Keytars & Cult Film The Room Episode 1826th August 2025 It takes all sorts, and Hard Quiz is a big bag of liquorice! Vying for Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug are experts on Queen Elizabeth II, punctuation, keytars and cult film The Room. 19 The Australian Census, Anne Boleyn, Buddy Holly & Reality Series Below Deck Episode 192nd September 2025 Which subject will win Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug for its expert contestant on this week's Hard Quiz: The Australian Census, Anne Boleyn, Buddy Holly or reality series Below Deck? 20 Steely Dan, Boogie Boarding, Skyrim & Noel Fielding Episode 209th September 2025 Fighting for Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug in this episode are Steely Dan devotee Liam, Boogie Boarding enthusiast Paul, Skyrim video game fan Steph, and Noel Fielding admirer Lucy! 21 Peter Sellars, The Chats, Beer & The Great Fire Of London Episode 2116th September 2025 Four contestants vie for the Hard Quiz Big Brass Mug! Which topic will triumph: Peter Sellers, The Chats, beer... or will The Great Fire of London destroy them all? Play along at home! 22 The Muppets, Pearl Jam, Meta & Fireproof Asbestos Episode 2223rd September 2025 Four experts match wits and dodge witticisms from host Tom Gleeson. This week's topics: The Muppets, Pearl Jam, technology company Meta and fireproof asbestos! It's a dangerous episode of Hard Quiz. 23 Vanderpump Rules, Martin Scorsese, Insulators & Chopin Episode 2330th September 2025 Tom Gleeson dishes out the points and the putdowns as four experts vie for the Big Brass Mug. Tonight's topics are Vanderpump Rules, Martin Scorsese, insulators, and composer Chopin. Play along at home! 24 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, the Guillotine, the Human Circulatory System & Olympic Swimming Episode 247th October 2025 Four contestants, one Big Brass Mug, and a host who takes no prisoners. Tom Gleeson tests his charges on their expert topics of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, the guillotine, the human circulatory system, and Olympic Swimming. 25 Battle of the Duds Episode 2514th October 2025 It's the Battle of the Duds! Fan favourites Pru (expert subject: knitting), Sarah (the Kray twins), Cameron (Spider-Man) and James (Breaker Morant) get one more crack at taking home Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug! 26 Lawn Bowls, Hyaenas, Aunty Donna & The O.C. Episode 2621st October 2025 Tom Gleeson and his Big Brass Mug are besieged by another four contestants with eclectic expert subjects: lawn bowls lover Andrew, hyaenas expert Alex, Aunty Donna fan Geordie, and Jye, who's really into The O.C.! 27 Suzi Quatro, Multi Level Marketing, The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe & Dirt Episode 2728th October 2025 Chasing after Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug this week on Hard Quiz are experts in Suzi Quatro, multi-level marketing, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, and dirt. Yes, dirt! 28 Queen Victoria’s Children, Red Dwarf, the Sydney Roosters and Sewage Episode 284th November 2025 It's another classic lineup of Hard Quiz expert topics on the hunt for the Big Brass Mug! Tonight, it's Queen Victoria's Children, TV series Red Dwarf, NRL team the Sydney Roosters and would you believe, sewage! 29 Stray Kids, Arsenal Football Club, Avatar & Australian Megabats Episode 2911th November 2025 Raise your glasses to another classic episode of Hard Quiz! Chasing the Big Brass Mug in this episode are Stray Kids fan Jacqui, Arsenal Football Club devotee Shuban, Avatar buff Jonathan, and Australian megabats expert Lisa. 30 David Fincher Films, Killer Whales, The B-52s, & Vintage Sewing Machines Episode 3018th November 2025 Four contestants, one Big Brass Mug, and a host who takes no prisoners. Tom Gleeson tests his charges on their expert topics of David Fincher films, killer whales, The B-52s, and vintage sewing machines. Play along at home! 31 King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, Mario Kart, The X-Files & Concrete Episode 3125th November 2025 Tom Gleeson has Hard Quiz questions for those who covet his Big Brass Mug. This week's contestants are experts on King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, Mario Kart, The X-Files, and concrete! 32 North Melbourne Football Club, Steven Spielberg, the Ford Falcon & Billie Eilish Episode 322nd December 2025 This week on Hard Quiz, Tom Gleeson faces an onslaught from experts in the North Melbourne Football Club, director Steven Spielberg, the Ford Falcon, and Billie Eilish. Who will win the Big Brass Mug? 33 Invasive Animals, the Saw Movies, Greek Tragedy Medea & Sumo Episode 339th December 2025 Chasing after Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug this week on Hard Quiz are experts in invasive animals, the Saw movies, Greek tragedy Medea, and sumo!