: Contestants had to empty a bathtub of water as quickly as possible without removing the plug.
: 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
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. : Contestants had to empty a bathtub of
: His aggressive approach—smashing the melon on the floor and shoving huge handfuls into his mouth—is widely considered one of the funniest debuts in the show's history. The final scores for this specific episode were
: While technically from a later part of the series production, many fans associate the "one potato" stress with the early Series 1 energy established here. Cultural Impact
: 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
The episode's standout moment is the task: .