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The Best Episodes of Hell's Kitchen Season 21

Every episode of Hell's Kitchen Season 21 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Hell's Kitchen Season 21!

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...
Genre:Reality
Network:FOX
Episodes
16
Avg. Rating
7.6
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Season 21 Ratings Summary

"Let the Battle Begin" is the best rated episode of "Hell's Kitchen" season 21. It scored 7.8/10 based on 92 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/29/2022. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Just Wingin' It".

  • Let the Battle Begin
    7.8/10(92)

    #1 - Let the Battle Begin

    Season 21 Episode 1

    Aired 9/29/2022

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Just Wingin' It
    7.5/10(83)

    #2 - Just Wingin' It

    Season 21 Episode 2

    Aired 10/6/2022

    Both teams are put to the test as each contestant is challenged to make their best chicken wings. Then, the teams take on their first dinner service of the season.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Clawing Your Way to the Top
    7.5/10(80)

    #3 - Clawing Your Way to the Top

    Season 21 Episode 3

    Aired 10/13/2022

    The most-decorated skater of all time, Tony Hawk, and 13-year-old Olympic medalist Sky Brown join Gordon to teach the contestants a lesson on hard work and success. Then, each team has 10 minutes to shell and cook a lobster after watching Gordon demonstrate it to perfection.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Slipping Down to Hell
    7.5/10(75)

    #4 - Slipping Down to Hell

    Season 21 Episode 4

    Aired 10/20/2022

    The contestants are introduced to the HK Water Park and are to launch themselves down a giant slip 'n slide into a pool of ingredients. Then, each team is to create an amazing spin on four different types of sliders, containing unique ingredients.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Breakfast 911
    7.5/10(76)

    #5 - Breakfast 911

    Season 21 Episode 5

    Aired 10/27/2022

    Both teams are tasked at serving a delicious breakfast for a group of first responders, firefighters and EMTs. The winning team earns a celebration in the Hollywood Hills, as the losing team is left at Hell's Kitchen to sort the trash from the dumpster.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Til Chef Do Us Part
    7.4/10(76)

    #6 - Til Chef Do Us Part

    Season 21 Episode 6

    Aired 11/10/2022

    Season 20 winner Trenton Garvey and soon-to-be-wife, Macee, enter the kitchen and challenge the contestants to create their upcoming wedding menu. It's a once-in-a-lifetime challenge when they find out who the dinner service is for.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Wok This Way
    7.4/10(74)

    #7 - Wok This Way

    Season 21 Episode 7

    Aired 11/17/2022

    Chefs are put to the test when Gordon and special guest James Beard Award Winner Stephanie Izard challenge the chefs to make the perfect dish with obscure ingredients... only in a wok.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Game On!
    7.9/10(76)

    #8 - Game On!

    Season 21 Episode 8

    Aired 12/1/2022

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Putting the Carne in Carnival
    7.6/10(76)

    #9 - Putting the Carne in Carnival

    Season 21 Episode 9

    Aired 12/8/2022

    One chef from each team goes head-to-head in different carnival games to gain a major advantage in the challenge.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Everyone's Taco'ing About It
    7.6/10(70)

    #10 - Everyone's Taco'ing About It

    Season 21 Episode 10

    Aired 1/5/2023

    The final nine chefs are put to the test, creating elevated tacos with various proteins; actor-turned-restaurateur Danny Trejo joins Gordon to judge each of the tacos.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 21st Annual Blind Taste Test
    7.7/10(70)

    #11 - 21st Annual Blind Taste Test

    Season 21 Episode 11

    Aired 1/12/2023

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • What in Hell's Kitchen?
    7.7/10(72)

    #12 - What in Hell's Kitchen?

    Season 21 Episode 12

    Aired 1/19/2023

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Fab Five Take Flight
    7.5/10(63)

    #13 - The Fab Five Take Flight

    Season 21 Episode 13

    Aired 1/26/2023

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Lights, Camera, Sabotage!
    7.7/10(67)

    #14 - Lights, Camera, Sabotage!

    Season 21 Episode 14

    Aired 2/2/2023

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Finale for the Ages (1)
    8.0/10(81)

    #15 - A Finale for the Ages (1)

    Season 21 Episode 15

    Aired 2/9/2023

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Finale for the Ages (2)
    7.0/10(3)

    #16 - A Finale for the Ages (2)

    Season 21 Episode 16

    Aired 2/9/2023

    The previously eliminated contestants return to help the final two as they go head-to-head for the last time in Hell's Kitchen. Only one chef will earn the Head Chef position at Hell's Kitchen in Atlantic City, the $250,000 cash prize, and the coveted title.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A