Hard Quiz
Season 9
A quiz show hosted by comedian Tom Gleeson, who in each episode gets to quiz and mock four contestants, each of whom has selected a specialist subject area. The winner gets to own Tom's coveted Big Brass Mug.
Where to Watch Season 9
34 Episodes
- Godzilla, Marilyn Monroe, Swan Lake & the Whale Shark
E1Episode 1Godzilla, Marilyn Monroe, Swan Lake & the Whale SharkTom Gleeson hosts a clash of epic proportions on Hard Quiz! Where else would you see Godzilla go head-to-head with Marilyn Monroe, Swan Lake, and the whale shark? Nowhere, that's where. - Paula Abdul, 30 Rock, Chocolate & Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen
E3Episode 3Paula Abdul, 30 Rock, Chocolate & Sir Joh Bjelke-PetersenFighting for Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug in this episode are Paula Abdul fan Matthew, 30 Rock fan Patrice, chocolate connoisseur Julie, and Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen connoisseur Regan! - The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, James Bond, the Sydney Harbour Bridge & Victorian Women's Fash
E4Episode 4The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, James Bond, the Sydney Harbour Bridge & Victorian Women's FashIt takes all sorts, and Hard Quiz is a big bag of liquorice! Vying for Tom's Big Brass Mug are experts in the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, James Bond movies, the Sydney Harbour Bridge, and Victorian women's fashion! - Women in Greek Mythology, Shania Twain, the 7 Up Documentary Series & Spices
E5Episode 5Women in Greek Mythology, Shania Twain, the 7 Up Documentary Series & SpicesWhich subject will win Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug for its expert contestant on this Hard Quiz: women in Greek Mythology, pop queen Shania Twain, the 7 Up documentary series, or the mouth-watering world of spices? - Cronulla Sharks, Mulan, Doja Cat & Vintage Roller Skates
E6Episode 6Cronulla Sharks, Mulan, Doja Cat & Vintage Roller SkatesTom Gleeson and his Big Brass Mug are besieged by another four contestants with eclectic expert subjects: Cronulla Sharks fan Matt, Mulan lover Jessica, Doja Cat fan Elle, and Brad, who's really into vintage roller skates. - Sex and the City, Iggy Pop, Netball Team the Diamonds & Classic Land Rovers
E7Episode 7Sex and the City, Iggy Pop, Netball Team the Diamonds & Classic Land RoversChasing after Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug this week on Hard Quiz are experts in Sex and the City, punk icon Iggy Pop, Australia's netball team the Diamonds, and classic Land Rovers! - NASCAR, Ash Barty, Sheep Shearing & the Mercator Projection
E8Episode 8NASCAR, Ash Barty, Sheep Shearing & the Mercator ProjectionTom Gleeson awards the Big Brass Mug to whichever expert best answers his Hard Quiz questions on their expert topic: NASCAR, Ash Barty, sheep shearing, and the Mercator Projection! - NBA star LeBron James, Super Smash Bros., Racehorse Phar Lap & Vegemite
E9Episode 9NBA star LeBron James, Super Smash Bros., Racehorse Phar Lap & VegemiteIt's another classic lineup of Hard Quiz expert topics on the hunt for the Big Brass Mug! Tonight, it's NBA star LeBron James, video game series Super Smash Bros., legendary racehorse Phar Lap...and Vegemite! - Metal Band Slipknot, The Lion King, Armageddon & Colonoscopies
E10Episode 10Metal Band Slipknot, The Lion King, Armageddon & ColonoscopiesIt's the Battle of the Duds! Fan favourites Bel (expert topic: metal band Slipknot), Jasmine (The Lion King), Takura (Armageddon) and Sam (colonoscopies!) get one more crack at taking home Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug! - When Harry Met Sally, Sir Douglas Mawson, the Real Housewives of Melbourne & the Sport of Curling
E12Episode 12When Harry Met Sally, Sir Douglas Mawson, the Real Housewives of Melbourne & the Sport of CurlingFour know-it-alls try to get their hands on Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug, but which eclectic topic will win the day: When Harry Met Sally; Sir Douglas Mawson, the Real Housewives of Melbourne, or the sport of curling? - Van Halen, the America's Cup, the Howard Government & UK sitcom The Inbetweeners
E13Episode 13Van Halen, the America's Cup, the Howard Government & UK sitcom The InbetweenersTom Gleeson faces an onslaught from experts in Van Halen, the America's Cup, the Howard Government, and UK sitcom The Inbetweeners. Who will win the Big Brass Mug? - Champagne, Mata Hari, Grand Theft Auto & The Hobbit
E15Episode 15Champagne, Mata Hari, Grand Theft Auto & The HobbitRaise your glasses to another classic episode of Hard Quiz! Chasing the Big Brass Mug in this episode are champagne lover Dave, Mata Hari aficionado Dawn, Grand Theft Auto gamer Sonny, and The Hobbit fan Lillian. - Alice Cooper, Alexander McQueen, Anne of Green Gables & Chickens
E16Episode 16Alice Cooper, Alexander McQueen, Anne of Green Gables & ChickensTom Gleeson puts four more self-proclaimed experts through the Big Brass wringer. Tonight's topics are Alice Cooper, fashion designer Alexander McQueen, literary classic Anne of Green Gables... and chickens. - The Trombone, The Last of Us, Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan & the DeLorean
E17Episode 17The Trombone, The Last of Us, Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan & the DeLoreanHis Royal Hardness, Tom Gleeson, tests his challengers' knowledge of the trombone, video game The Last of Us, Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan, and the iconic DeLorean motorcar. Who will hoist aloft the Big Brass Mug? - Francis Bacon, Ted Lasso, Dr Dre & Che Guevara
E18Episode 18Francis Bacon, Ted Lasso, Dr Dre & Che GuevaraQuizzing hard with Tom Gleeson tonight are self-proclaimed experts in artist Francis Bacon, TV favourite Ted Lasso, rapper Dr Dre, and Leftist revolutionary Che Guevara. Don't mix these topics at home! - Kim Kardashian, Skyhooks, Geocaching & Mr Olympia Contest
E20Episode 20Kim Kardashian, Skyhooks, Geocaching & Mr Olympia ContestWhat do Kim Kardashian, Skyhooks, geocaching, and the Mr Olympia bodybuilding contest have in common? They're all topics on tonight's Hard Quiz, where four big fans match wits with the hilarious Tom Gleeson! - Coldplay, As Time Goes By, Capital Cities & Ada Lovelace
E21Episode 21Coldplay, As Time Goes By, Capital Cities & Ada LovelaceTom Gleeson dishes out the points and the putdowns as four experts vie for the Big Brass Mug. Tonight's topics are Coldplay, As Time Goes By, capital cities, and Ada Lovelace. Play along at home! - Spider-Man, Cheap Trick, Marbles, Paint and Pigments
E22Episode 22Spider-Man, Cheap Trick, Marbles, Paint and PigmentsFour experts match wits and dodge witticisms from host Tom Gleeson. This week's topics: Spider-Man, Cheap Trick, Marbles, plus Paint and Pigments! It's going to be a messy episode of Hard Quiz. - Rage Against the Machine, Muriel's Wedding, French & the Australian Masters Golf Tournament
E23Episode 23Rage Against the Machine, Muriel's Wedding, French & the Australian Masters Golf TournamentTom Gleeson has the questions. Do our experts have the answers? Tonight's topics include Rage Against the Machine, Muriel's Wedding, the French language and the Australian Masters golf tournament. Play along with Hard Quiz! - Jurassic Park, Australian currency, Kakadu National Park & Beekeeping
E25Episode 25Jurassic Park, Australian currency, Kakadu National Park & BeekeepingIt's a Battle of the Duds! Tom Gleeson faces four contestants foolish enough to have a second try at the Big Brass Mug, with their expert subjects of Jurassic Park, Australian currency, Kakadu National Park and beekeeping. - The Evil Dead, Drone Racing, Polar Bears & Powderfinger
E26Episode 26The Evil Dead, Drone Racing, Polar Bears & PowderfingerFour contestants, one Big Brass Mug, and a host who takes no prisoners. Tom Gleeson tests his charges on their expert topics of The Evil Dead, drone racing, polar bears, and Powderfinger. Play at home! - Knitting, Claudia Karvan, Mozart & the Great Pyramid of Giza
E27Episode 27Knitting, Claudia Karvan, Mozart & the Great Pyramid of GizaTom Gleeson squeezes another four so-called expert contestants through the Hard Quiz wringer - on their special topics: knitting, Claudia Karvan, Mozart, and the Great Pyramid of Giza. Who will take home the Big Brass Mug? - Brett Lee, Sonic the Hedgehog, Twin Peaks & Tea
E28Episode 28Brett Lee, Sonic the Hedgehog, Twin Peaks & TeaFour experts, four topics, but only one Big Brass Mug. Tom Gleeson puts hard-hitting questions to ordinary experts in Brett Lee, Sonic the Hedgehog, Twin Peaks, and tea. It's the game show where stealing is how you win! - The Crusades, Empire Records, the Volkswagen Golf & the Spice Girls
E29Episode 29The Crusades, Empire Records, the Volkswagen Golf & the Spice GirlsTom Gleeson is back with a fresh batch of experts. This week's Hard Quiz topics are the Crusades, Empire Records, the Volkswagen Golf and the Spice Girls. The Big Brass mug is what they want, what they really, really want! - George W. Bush, Anna Pavlova, Billy Idol & The Sims
E30Episode 30George W. Bush, Anna Pavlova, Billy Idol & The SimsIt's a 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 George W. Bush, Anna Pavlova, Billy Idol, and video game The Sims. - Shaun Micallef, Bitcoin, King Richard III & Blink-182
E31Episode 31Shaun Micallef, Bitcoin, King Richard III & Blink-182Shaun Micallef!...is an expert topic on this episode of Hard Quiz, along with Bitcoin, King Richard III, and Blink-182. Host Tom Gleeson has another Big Brass Mug to give away to the last expert left standing. - Blood, Russell Coight's All Aussie Adventures, Blur & the Giro D'Italia
E32Episode 32Blood, Russell Coight's All Aussie Adventures, Blur & the Giro D'ItaliaWhere does Tom Gleeson find these oddballs? Tonight's Hard Quiz expert topics are blood, Russell Coight's All Aussie Adventures, Britpop legends Blur, and road cycling race the Giro D'Italia. Let the hardest quizzer win! - Serena Williams, Sidney Nolan, Harley-Davidsons & movie Clueless
E33Episode 33Serena Williams, Sidney Nolan, Harley-Davidsons & movie CluelessHard Quiz puts four self-nominated experts under Tom Gleeson's merciless microscope. This week's topics are Serena Williams, Sidney Nolan, Harley-Davidson motorcycles, and '90s movie Clueless! - Anaesthesia, Michael Caine, Boeing & series Supernatural
E34Episode 34Anaesthesia, Michael Caine, Boeing & series SupernaturalFour brave contestants step into the Hard Quiz spotlight for a chance to win Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug. Tonight's expert topics: anaesthesia, Michael Caine, aircraft manufacturer Boeing, and TV drama Supernatural.
