About this season
A team of intrepid contestants tackle a series of ingenious games and fiendish challenges in a giant fantasy world, with the aim of collecting as many crystals as possible to win a prize in the Crystal Dome.
Episodes (8)
1. Watson Family
Aired 25 August 2017 • 45 min
Maze Master Richard Ayoade guides teams of five intrepid adventurers through the epic game show adventure. In the first show of a new series will the Watson family crack the Maze?
2. Air Cadets
Aired 1 September 2017 • 45 min
Maze Master Richard Ayoade guides captain Leon's team of confident air cadets through the Maze. The team begins the night predicting big things, but will they be able to deliver?
3. Martial Arts
Aired 8 September 2017 • 45 min
This week, a martial arts team journey through the Maze. The high-kicking group features a player who took part in the original series 26 years ago. She won both her games back then, but will her 100% record remain intact this time around?
4. Cosplay
Aired 15 September 2017 • 45 min
In this edition, the Cosplay team journey through the Maze. They are huge fans of the show and have engaged in intensive research on how to tackle the challenges ahead. But will all the preparation pay off or be utterly pointless?
5. Cheerleaders
Aired 22 September 2017 • 45 min
Maze Master Richard Ayoade guides the Cheerleaders, five disproportionately excitable young ladies who hope enthusiasm will help them in their quest through the Maze. But will they still be cheering when they make it to the Crystal Dome?
6. Well Read and Underfed
Aired 29 September 2017 • 45 min
Maze Master Richard Ayoade guides the Well Read and Underfed team - a group of plucky young students - through the Maze. Will they graduate with honours or will the Maze mark them down?
7. Footballers
Aired 6 October 2017 • 45 min
An all-female football team tackle the Maze. They hope to score, but will they play defensively or go on the attack, and will there be any own goals?
8. The Pizza Hut Team
Aired 13 October 2017 • 45 min
This group of Welsh hopefuls met while working in a restaurant, so the question is will they serve up a victory or leave with a large serving of humble pie?