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The Best Episodes of Hell's Kitchen Season 12

Every episode of Hell's Kitchen Season 12 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Hell's Kitchen Season 12!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Hell's Kitchen Season 12 Episode 14 - 8 Chefs Compete
    7.4/10(104 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Hell's Kitchen Season 12 Episode 20 - Winner Chosen
    7.4/10(108 votes)

    S12:E20

    The final two contestants must prepare five unique dishes, to be judged by renowned Los Angeles chefs; former contestants help with the final dinner service; a winner is chosen.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Hell's Kitchen Season 12 Episode 12 - 10 Chefs Again
    7.3/10(107 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Hell's Kitchen Season 12 Episode 16 - 7 Chefs Again
    7.3/10(105 votes)

    S12:E16

    The Top 7 chefs serve guests from Oxfam America, including Minnie Driver. During the dinner service, two chefs struggle with their stations.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Hell's Kitchen Season 12 Episode 18 - 5 Chefs Compete
    7.3/10(101 votes)

    S12:E18

    The remaining contestants use leftovers to create a dish; Better Homes & Gardens Editor Laurie Buckle chooses which dish will be featured in the magazine; the contestants face elimination.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Hell's Kitchen Season 12 Episode 9 - 12 Chefs Compete
    7.2/10(108 votes)

    S12:E9

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Hell's Kitchen Season 12 Episode 13 - 9 Chefs Compete
    7.2/10(105 votes)

    S12:E13

    The red team and the blue team each create their own menus, from which guests can order during dinner service; the team that impresses diners with its food and service wins the challenge; contestants face elimination.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Hell's Kitchen Season 12 Episode 15 - 7 Chefs Compete
    7.2/10(101 votes)

    S12:E15

    Ramsay challenges the teams with creating entrees with the highest dollar values with ingredients purchased on a small budget; three previous winners judge individual contestant's entrees.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Hell's Kitchen Season 12 Episode 19 - 4 Chefs Compete
    7.2/10(99 votes)

    S12:E19

    The remaining four chefs sample one of Ramsay's complex entrees and then must re-create it correctly; two of the chefs face elimination.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Hell's Kitchen Season 12 Episode 3 - 18 Chefs Compete
    7.1/10(113 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Hell's Kitchen Season 12 Episode 4 - 17 Chefs Compete
    7.1/10(109 votes)

    S12:E4

    The contestants take part in a team competition involving lobster ravioli.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Hell's Kitchen Season 12 Episode 8 - 13 Chefs Compete
    7.1/10(105 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Hell's Kitchen Season 12 Episode 10 - 11 Chefs Compete
    7.1/10(108 votes)

    S12:E10

    The contestants visit one of Gordon Ramsay's restaurants; the teams prepare meals inspired by Ramsay's cuisine; the contestants face elimination.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Hell's Kitchen Season 12 Episode 11 - 10 Chefs Compete
    7.1/10(105 votes)

    S12:E11

    A team competition tests the contestants' knowledge of pork, with the winners receiving an indoor sky-diving experience; during dinner service, both teams face struggles.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Hell's Kitchen Season 12 Episode 17 - 6 Chefs Compete
    7.1/10(99 votes)

    S12:E17

    The six remaining chefs receive their black jackets and prepare tailgate food for football fans; tempers flare during dinner service.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Hell's Kitchen Season 12 Episode 5 - 16 Chefs Compete
    7.0/10(111 votes)

    S12:E5

    The teams must pair side dishes with four different types of protein; while the losing team makes honey taffy from scratch, the winners spend a day at Laguna Beach; the teams prepare a breakfast reception for a wedding.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Hell's Kitchen Season 12 Episode 7 - 14 Chefs Compete
    7.0/10(107 votes)

    S12:E7

    Contestants from each team must work in pairs and present a unique pizza dish to Ramsay; the losers clean up and prepare both kitchens for dinner service, while the winners go to a luxurious hotel; one team runs out of a crucial ingredient.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Hell's Kitchen Season 12 Episode 6 - 15 Chefs Compete
    6.9/10(109 votes)

    S12:E6

    The teams must pick a team leader for the next dinner service; a chef serves an undercooked dish; a contestant is eliminated.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Hell's Kitchen Season 12 Episode 2 - 19 Chefs Compete
    6.8/10(119 votes)

    S12:E2

    Teamwork plays an important role during a relay race in which duos must accomplish basic culinary tasks; while challenge winners go to San Francisco, the losing team picks carrots at a farm; both teams disappoint during dinner service.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Hell's Kitchen Season 12 Episode 1 - 20 Chefs Compete
    6.7/10(134 votes)

    S12:E1

    Twenty aspiring restaurateurs hoping to impress Ramsay present their signature dishes; after the opening night dinner service, contestants face elimination.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 12 Ratings Summary

"8 Chefs Compete" is the best rated episode of Hell's Kitchen season 12. It scored 7.4/10 from 104 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on June 12, 2014.