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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...
  1. Background image for Day 10 (2)
    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for 18 Chefs Compete
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #2 - 18 Chefs Compete

    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for Cooking for Your Life
    8.2/10(67 votes)

    #3 - 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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for A Hell's Kitchen Special Delivery
    8.2/10(72 votes)

    #4 - 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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for Don't Be Fooled
    8.2/10(64 votes)

    #5 - 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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for A Finale for the Ages (1)
    8.1/10(83 votes)

    #6 - A Finale for the Ages (1)

    S21:E15

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for One Hell of an American Dream
    8.1/10(62 votes)

    #7 - 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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for 13 Chefs Compete
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - 13 Chefs Compete

    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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    Director:Unknown
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  10. Background image for 12 Chefs Compete
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - 12 Chefs Compete

    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  11. Background image for 10 Chefs Again
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - 10 Chefs Again

    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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    Director:Unknown
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    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - 8 Chefs Compete

    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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    Director:Unknown
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  13. Background image for Game On!
    8.0/10(78 votes)

    #12 - 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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    Director:Unknown
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  14. Background image for Citizens of Hell's Kitchen
    8.0/10(75 votes)

    #13 - 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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    Director:Unknown
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  15. Background image for Hell on Wheels
    8.0/10(58 votes)

    #14 - 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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  16. Background image for Just Bring the DARN Fish!
    7.9/10(69 votes)

    #15 - 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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    Director:Unknown
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    7.9/10(68 votes)

    #16 - 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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    Director:Unknown
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  18. Background image for All Up in Your Grills
    7.9/10(66 votes)

    #17 - 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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  19. Background image for A Soap Opera in Hell
    7.9/10(53 votes)

    #18 - 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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    Director:Unknown
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  20. Background image for Shrimply Spectacular
    7.8/10(99 votes)

    #19 - Shrimply Spectacular

    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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    Director:Unknown
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  21. Background image for Hitting the Jackpot
    7.8/10(76 votes)

    #20 - Hitting the Jackpot

    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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    Director:Unknown
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  22. Background image for Let the Battle Begin
    7.8/10(96 votes)

    #21 - 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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    Director:Unknown
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  23. Background image for 21st Annual Blind Taste Test
    7.8/10(72 votes)

    #22 - 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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    Director:Unknown
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  24. Background image for What in Hell's Kitchen?
    7.8/10(74 votes)

    #23 - 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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    Director:Unknown
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  25. Background image for Lights, Camera, Sabotage!
    7.8/10(69 votes)

    #24 - Lights, Camera, Sabotage!

    S21:E14

    No description available

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  26. Background image for The Dream Begins
    7.8/10(88 votes)

    #25 - The Dream Begins

    S22:E1

    Contestants compete in the signature dish challenge after being divided into two teams.

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    Director:Unknown
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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 Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/14/2006. This episode scored 1.5 points higher than the second highest rated, "18 Chefs Compete".