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The Best Episodes of Hell's Kitchen

Every episode of Hell's Kitchen ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Hell's Kitchen!

The Best Episodes of Hell's Kitchen

Aspiring restaurateurs brave Ramsay and his fiery command of the kitchen as he puts the competitors through an intense culinary academy to prove they possess...

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  1. 10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Day 10 (2)

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    S2:E11

    Two-hour season finale, part 2. From the menu to the decor, the two finalists must prove their worth to Chef Ramsay as they are each in charge of their own restaurant, completing a dinner service with the help of their former competitors.

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  2. 8.5/10(2 votes)

    #2 - 18 Chefs Compete

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    S12:E3

    The contestants learn about teamwork during a challenge involving pigs and potatoes; while the winning team enjoys a day on a yacht, the losers bathe their new livestock friends; a disorganized dinner service leaves chef Ramsay disappointed.

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  3. 8.3/10(64 votes)

    #3 - Cooking for Your Life

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    S22:E8

    Tensions rise as the chefs face their most difficult challenge yet -- communication; the contestants must cook one of the top five cuisines in America, but the challenge gets turned on its head and shines the spotlight on a select few contestants.

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  4. 8.2/10(68 votes)

    #4 - A Hell's Kitchen Special Delivery

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    S22:E12

    It is time for Chef Ramsay to hand out the legendary black jackets. Determined to win the coveted black jacket, the chefs play a high stakes game of craps to determine the dishes they will be making for this week's first challenge. It will take three challenges to determine which chefs are ultimately worthy of standing amongst the greats.

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  5. 8.2/10(61 votes)

    #5 - Don't Be Fooled

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    S22:E14

    During dinner service, the chefs are put to the test to see if they have the attention to detail it takes to run a kitchen -- with a few tricks thrown in by chef Ramsay; guest judge Kevin Meehan.

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  6. 8.1/10(83 votes)

    #6 - A Finale for the Ages (1)

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    S21:E15

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  8. 8.1/10(60 votes)

    #7 - One Hell of an American Dream

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    S22:E16

    The final two contestants battle to the crown when they are tasked with designing a menu for their kitchen and showing Chef Ramsay they have what it takes to be his head chef. Finally, after sixteen weeks of explosive meltdowns and explosive meals, one chef is crowned winner and the next head chef of Hell's Kitchen Las Vegas, securing $250,000 and finally achieving their American dream.

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  9. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - 8 Chefs compete

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    S6:E9

    The remaining eight chefs are asked to make crepes, where the winners receiving a night out dining at a French restaurant and the losers creating a French-themed dinner service. During the prep time one contestant is injured, and the other three can't make it through the service.

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  10. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - 3 Chefs compete

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    S6:E14

    The three finalists will create dishes from various parts of the world, which will be judged by international culinary experts.

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  11. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - 13 Chefs Compete

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    S12:E8

    The team that prepares the most-impressive Southern-inspired menu for a sorority's anniversary party wins a trip to Las Vegas; both teams struggle with communication during dinner service.

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  12. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - 12 Chefs Compete

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    S12:E9

    The contestants are given 30 minutes to create an entree from surprise ingredients; Ramsay conducts one-on-one evaluations.

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  13. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - 10 Chefs Again

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    S12:E12

    After both teams are reorganized, the chefs blindly choose ingredients from which they must create a unique dish; the chefs must serve a five-course meal to UNICEF Ambassador Angie Harmon and other VIP attendees.

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  14. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - 8 Chefs Compete

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    S12:E14

    The remaining contestants face the blind taste test, with the winning team getting an ice skating lesson with figure skater Rachael Flatt; the contestants struggle to stay organized during the dinner service.

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  15. 8.0/10(78 votes)

    #14 - Game On!

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    S21:E8

    The chefs step up to compete one-on-one in an ingredient game show, where contestants who win can either choose the fate of that ingredient or sabotage the other team; chefs Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo join Gordon in the dining room.

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  16. 8.0/10(72 votes)

    #15 - Citizens of Hell's Kitchen

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    S22:E3

    The contestants serve an All-American brunch to new American citizens. Disaster strikes when raw chicken and cold steak are served but one team reigns supreme and is rewarded with a swanky Hollywood rooftop pool party while the losing team picks up pieces of confetti one by one. Both teams feel the pressure serving celebrities like Victor Cruz, Bobby Berk, Alaska, and Liam Pace and one team is not able to turn it around.

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  17. 8.0/10(54 votes)

    #16 - Hell on Wheels

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    S23:E6

    On this week's episode of Hell's Kitchen the chefs are feeling the heat. When faced with a pasta challenge judged by pasta experts and owners of the critically acclaimed Don Angie, Angie Rito and Scott Tacinelli, the pasta-bilities are endless. Then, one team dishes out a stellar dinner service while the other must face Chef Ramsay's wrath.

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  18. 7.9/10(67 votes)

    #17 - Gimme an H!

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    S22:E4

    The contestants must create elevated American comfort food dishes.

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  19. 7.9/10(65 votes)

    #18 - Just Bring the DARN Fish!

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    S22:E5

    The chefs must identify mystery proteins as quickly as possible; a dinner service attended by actor Dolph Lundgren and singer Paula Abdul.

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  20. 7.9/10(65 votes)

    #19 - Fusion Confusion

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    S22:E6

    The chefs go head-to-head in a soccer-themed fusion cuisine challenge with soccer legend Alexi Lalas; fusion chef Tony Messina guest judges; the chefs compete on a chaotic dinner service.

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  21. 7.9/10(63 votes)

    #20 - All Up in Your Grills

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    S22:E7

    An intense barbecue challenge judged by pit master Aaron Franklin; a star-studded dinner service.

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  22. 7.8/10(99 votes)

    #21 - Shrimply Spectacular

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    S19:E2

    Shrimp was the main ingredient, Ramsay cut the fat early by sending somebody home in the challenge, one team imploded on opening night, and one chef made a terrible plea at elimination.

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  23. 7.8/10(78 votes)

    #22 - There's Magic In Hell?

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    S19:E12

    The Chefs compete in three difficult challenges to prove if they are worthy of a Black Jacket, which all comes down to Nikki and Amber fighting for the final one.

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  24. 7.8/10(76 votes)

    #23 - Hitting the Jackpot

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    S19:E16

    The chefs brief their teams ahead of the most important service of their lives. Following service, the winner and new head chef of Hell's Kitchen Lake Tahoe is announced.

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  25. 7.8/10(96 votes)

    #24 - Let the Battle Begin

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    S21:E1

    Each chef must cook a signature dish, to be rated on a scale of 1 to 5.

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  26. 7.8/10(72 votes)

    #25 - 21st Annual Blind Taste Test

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    S21:E11

    Chef's face the ultimate test of their individual pallets in the 21st annual blind taste test challenge; actor Eric McCormack and professional baseball player Justin Turner attend the dinner service for their respective charities.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Day 10 (2)" is the best rated episode of "Hell's Kitchen". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 8/14/2006. This episode scored 1.5 points higher than the second highest rated, "18 Chefs Compete".