7.3/10115 votes#1 - Rookies vs. Veterans
Season 18 Episode 1 - Aired 9/28/2018
Eight former “Hell's Kitchen” contestants face against eight ambitious new cooks for a life-changing prize to work as an Executive Chef.
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7.2/1098 votes#2 - A Fond Farewell
Season 18 Episode 2 - Aired 10/5/2018
The contestants must prepare one risotto dish that will be worthy of replacing the one that used to be on the Hell's Kitchen menu.
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7.3/1094 votes#3 - Hell's Riders
Season 18 Episode 3 - Aired 10/12/2018
The chefs serve lunch to a room full of Marines, preparing dishes that represent the air, the land and the sea; a dramatic dinner service ends with a contestant walk-out.
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7.2/1090 votes#4 - Hell Freezes Over
Season 18 Episode 4 - Aired 10/19/2018
The chefs compete in a sled race for an advantage in the upcoming challenge, during which the two teams prepare winter soups; chef Ramsay makes an extreme change in the teams.
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7.2/1088 votes#5 - Fish Out of Water
Season 18 Episode 5 - Aired 11/2/2018
Teams are tasked with cooking halibut in seven different ways; a dinner service; an elimination; pianist Stephan Moccio; chef David LeFevre.
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7.2/1089 votes#6 - Hot Potato
Season 18 Episode 6 - Aired 11/9/2018
The chefs must create a dish using potatoes as the key component; the pressure becomes unbearable for one chef, leading to a chaotic dinner service.
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7.1/1083 votes#7 - Last Chef Standing
Season 18 Episode 7 - Aired 11/16/2018
While chefs are challenged to serve five "staple" dishes, one chef is removed from each team at certain intervals until the final chef finishes all dishes; the teams are taken aback by an unexpected alteration to the dining service.
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6.9/1084 votes#8 - One Hell of a Party
Season 18 Episode 8 - Aired 12/7/2018
The top 10 chefs are challenged to create a special dish as a part of a Sweet 16 birthday celebration for Tilly, Gordon's daughter.
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6.9/1087 votes#9 - What Happens in Vegas
Season 18 Episode 9 - Aired 12/14/2018
The nine remaining chefs are challenged to make authentic Chinese dishes, which are to be judged by chef Shirley Chung. Tensions escalate during dinner service as one team has difficulties with teamwork and causes several errors.
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6.9/1085 votes#10 - Poor Trev
Season 18 Episode 10 - Aired 1/4/2019
With only four chefs per team, they must prepare to cook for a charity dinner service in support of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and Waterkeeper Alliance featuring Italian food, but one team's performance forces Gordon to get involved.
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7.1/1084 votes#11 - Devilish Desserts
Season 18 Episode 11 - Aired 1/11/2019
The remaining seven chefs face a dinner service for pastry chef Valerie Gordon, who will harshly judge each team's dessert, but poor communication results in kitchen chaos and one dramatic elimination before the next round.
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6.8/1083 votes#12 - Break on Through
Season 18 Episode 12 - Aired 1/18/2019
Tension mounts when Chef Ramsay explains to the six remaining chefs that they will go through three extensive challenges to determine which five chefs receive a black jacket.
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- 7.0/1079 votes
#13 - An Episode of Firsts
Season 18 Episode 13 - Aired 1/25/2019
The final five chefs struggle through a new challenge, leading to a bitter elimination that dramatically alters the dynamics of the group.
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- 7.4/1085 votes
#14 - What’s Your Motto?
Season 18 Episode 14 - Aired 2/1/2019
The final four competing chefs face a tableside challenge that will send one lucky winner and their chosen partner on a luxurious day in Malibu, California. The chefs encounter a showmanship challenge that is rife with mistakes only rookies should make.
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- 6.9/1079 votes
#15 - A Rollercoaster Ride
Season 18 Episode 15 - Aired 2/8/2019
Part 1 of 2. After a shocking elimination, the final two chefs receive unexpected help for their final menus. They share their highs and lows with Chef Ramsay over brunch and are surprised with a visit from their families. But, the fun is short-lived, as Chef Ramsay sends the teams back to Hell’s Kitchen to learn the menus and plan for the biggest service of the finalists’ lives, taking place at Six Flags Magic Mountain.
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- 7.3/1088 votes
#16 - The Grand Finale
Season 18 Episode 16 - Aired 2/8/2019
Conclusion. After a shocking elimination, the final two chefs receive unexpected help for their final menus. They share their highs and lows with Chef Ramsay over brunch and are surprised with a visit from their families. But, the fun is short-lived, as Chef Ramsay sends the teams back to Hell’s Kitchen to learn the menus and plan for the biggest service of the finalists’ lives, taking place at Six Flags Magic Mountain.
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The Best Episodes of Hell's Kitchen Season 18
Every episode of Hell's Kitchen Season 18 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Hell's Kitchen Season 18!
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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Season 18 Ratings Summary
"Rookies vs. Veterans" is the best rated episode of "Hell's Kitchen" season 18. It scored 7.3/10 based on 115 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/28/2018. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "A Fond Farewell".