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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)

    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. 8.2/10(65 votes)

    #2 - Cooking for Your Life

    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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  3. 8.2/10(62 votes)

    #3 - Don't Be Fooled

    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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  4. 8.1/10(83 votes)

    #4 - A Finale for the Ages (1)

    S21:E15

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  5. 8.1/10(70 votes)

    #5 - A Hell's Kitchen Special Delivery

    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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  6. 8.1/10(61 votes)

    #6 - One Hell of an American Dream

    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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  8. 8.0/10(78 votes)

    #7 - Game On!

    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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  9. 8.0/10(73 votes)

    #8 - Citizens of Hell's Kitchen

    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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  10. 8.0/10(57 votes)

    #9 - Hell on Wheels

    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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  11. 7.9/10(66 votes)

    #10 - Fusion Confusion

    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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  12. 7.9/10(64 votes)

    #11 - All Up in Your Grills

    S22:E7

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

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  13. 7.9/10(52 votes)

    #12 - A Soap Opera in Hell

    S23:E11

    The top eight chefs begin the week with an international cuisine challenge; a dinner service honoring guests from charity organizations.

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  14. 7.8/10(96 votes)

    #13 - Let the Battle Begin

    S21:E1

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

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  15. 7.8/10(72 votes)

    #14 - 21st Annual Blind Taste Test

    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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  16. 7.8/10(74 votes)

    #15 - What in Hell's Kitchen?

    S21:E12

    The final seven chefs compete in several challenges to earn their black jackets; two chefs are eliminated

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  17. 7.8/10(69 votes)

    #16 - Lights, Camera, Sabotage!

    S21:E14

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  18. 7.8/10(68 votes)

    #17 - Gimme an H!

    S22:E4

    The contestants must create elevated American comfort food dishes.

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  19. 7.8/10(67 votes)

    #18 - Just Bring the DARN Fish!

    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. 7.8/10(66 votes)

    #19 - More Bang for Your Buck

    S22:E9

    Revered chef and restauranteur Suzanne Goin rates the chefs' dishes; dinner service featuring guests actress Elodie Yung and influencer Liza Koshy.

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  21. 7.8/10(62 votes)

    #20 - The Pastabilities Are Endless

    S22:E10

    Olympic champion Jordan Chiles shows the chefs how to find balance in a gymnastics-themed challenge while they are tasked to impress guest judge, Chef Evan Funke with four signature pasta dishes. While serving Beach Volleyball Olympic Gold Medalist Alix Klineman and actor and comedian Kel Mitchell, some chefs are praised for rising as leaders while others crash and burn. See which chefs stand tall and which ones fall off the beam.

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  22. 7.8/10(55 votes)

    #21 - And Then There Were Two

    S22:E15

    The pressure is on, as the Hell's Kitchen finale closes in! The final three contestants face their last challenge before the final dinner service by impressing guest chefs Brian Malarkey, Curtis Stone, Giada De Laurentiis, Michael Cimarusti and Nyesha Arrington.

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  23. 7.8/10(59 votes)

    #22 - In a Pickle

    S23:E4

    Chef Dan Barber joins chef Ramsay to judge the chef's pickling challenge.

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  24. 7.8/10(57 votes)

    #23 - Homesick in Hell

    S23:E5

    This week, it is the 350th episode of Hell's Kitchen! During this milestone episode, the chefs are challenged with putting together some fabulous burgers using an assortment of wild ingredients thrown their way by Chef Ramsay. Will they flip out under pressure? When the chefs start feeling homesick in hell, they must decide if they have what it takes to stick around.

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  25. 7.8/10(55 votes)

    #24 - Lonely in the Kitchen

    S23:E9

    Teamwork is key in the kitchen and this week it is more important than ever. When the chefs are challenged with starting their own individual dishes before leaving the kitchen one-by-one it is up to the remaining lonely chefs to complete not only their own dishes, but also their fellow contestants using only verbal cues from the team. It is time for the chefs to think outside of the box.

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  26. 7.8/10(48 votes)

    #25 - Hell at the Pass

    S23:E14

    The remaining four chefs are challenged to cook and present a tableside dish; a cutthroat dinner service determines who advances to the final three.

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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 1.8 points higher than the second highest rated, "Cooking for Your Life".