In Episode 148, the significance of the 'Pointless' answer is highlighted as contestants aim to find answers that are correct but not commonly known, which would earn them the highest score and potentially lead them to victory.

In Episode 148 of Pointless, the specific categories of questions include topics such as 'Countries of the World', 'Famous Authors', and 'Classic Novels', among others.

The contestants in Episode 148 include a pair of teams, each consisting of two players, who compete against each other to answer the questions posed by the host.

Contestants in Episode 148 employ various strategies, such as discussing their knowledge of the categories, attempting to recall lesser-known facts to score lower points, and collaborating to come up with answers that might be considered 'pointless'.

Throughout Episode 148, contestants display a range of emotions, from excitement and confidence when answering correctly to disappointment and frustration when they miss questions or provide popular answers.