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The Worst Episodes of Hell's Kitchen

Every episode of Hell's Kitchen ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst 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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Worst Episodes Summary

"Winner Chosen" is the worst rated episode of "Hell's Kitchen". It scored N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 7/25/2013. This episode scored NaN points lower than the second lowest rated, "Catch Of The Day".

  • Winner Chosen
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    #1 - Winner Chosen

    Season 11 Episode 22

    Aired 7/25/2013

    With the help of former HELL'S KITCHEN contestants, the top two chefs prepare their menus for the most important dinner service of their life. Later, pressure mounts on both teams to execute a flawless dinner service, but in the end, only one chef will be crowned HELL'S KITCHEN winner.

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  • Catch Of The Day
    6.2/10(93)
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    #2 - Catch Of The Day

    Season 17 Episode 9

    Aired 12/8/2017

    Special guest judge and fish-cooking expert Chef Michael Cimarusti joins Chef Ramsay, as the remaining contestants compete in a special challenge involving creatures of the sea. Then, during dinner service, the chefs aim to impress a host of VIP guests, including actor Aleks Paunovic, rapper E-40, professional dancer Cheryl Burke and actor Dan Bucatinsky. With two chefs fighting bitterly for authority and another struggling to communicate, Chef Ramsay is less than pleased. Find out who doesn't make the cut.

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  • Two Young Guns Shoot It Out
    6.2/10(84)
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    #3 - Two Young Guns Shoot It Out

    Season 20 Episode 16

    Aired 9/13/2021

    The final two chefs compete in their final dinner service

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  • The Yolks on Them
    6.4/10(78)
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    #4 - The Yolks on Them

    Season 16 Episode 3

    Aired 10/7/2016

    Tensions run high in the house as the teams face their next challenge, which is to make eight unique dishes using a selection of ostrich cuts. While the winners get to go to Big Bear for a zip-lining excursion, the losing chefs have to pluck pine nuts out of pinecones.

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  • 20 Chefs Compete
    6.5/10(116)
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    #5 - 20 Chefs Compete

    Season 12 Episode 1

    Aired 3/13/2014

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

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  • 9 Chefs Compete
    6.5/10(72)
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    #6 - 9 Chefs Compete

    Season 15 Episode 10

    Aired 3/16/2016

    The nine remaining chefs take part in a breakfast challenge, during which their team must make a vegetarian, meat, seafood and sweet dish for surprise judges Suzanne Tracht and David LeFebve. While the winners ride all-terrain vehicles in Palm Springs, the losers prepare fresh-squeezed Orange Juice for a special brunch service featuring celebrity diners Flo Rida and Jeff Dunham.

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  • Winner Chosen
    6.5/10(77)
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    #7 - Winner Chosen

    Season 15 Episode 16

    Aired 4/29/2016

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  • All-Stars Arrive
    6.5/10(114)
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    #8 - All-Stars Arrive

    Season 17 Episode 1

    Aired 9/29/2017

    Chef Ramsay invites 16 all-stars back to the kitchen for a second chance to prove they have what it takes; a twist on the infamous Signature Dish Challenge; Ramsay stuns the chefs with an announcement.

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  • A Little Slice of Hell
    6.5/10(91)
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    #9 - A Little Slice of Hell

    Season 17 Episode 6

    Aired 11/10/2017

    The chefs must create a pizza inspired by their assigned country; Marino and special guest judge Steve Samson determine the winner; a dinner service and elimination.

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  • Day 6
    6.6/10(126)
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    #10 - Day 6

    Season 5 Episode 6

    Aired 3/12/2009

    The remaining 11 chefs are challenged to cook variations of the three favorite foods of the honoree for his Bar Mitzvah. The dinner service seems to go well, but not for one contestant.

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  • Day 11
    6.6/10(125)
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    #11 - Day 11

    Season 5 Episode 11

    Aired 4/16/2009

    Chef Ramsay sends the remaining chefs off to New Jersey to dine in the Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa, where one of them will be running a restaurant. When the chefs return, they are asked to create their signature dish which they would serve in their restaurant should they win.

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  • Day 14 (1)
    6.6/10(121)
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    #12 - Day 14 (1)

    Season 5 Episode 14

    Aired 5/7/2009

    The final two chefs prepare for their ultimate challenge. They must design their restaurants as well as create a winning menu. But they won't be there to oversee the renovations- Chef Ramsay flies them back to the Borgata where they compete to wow the Hotel's CEO with their signature dish.

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  • 16 Chefs Compete
    6.6/10(86)
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    #13 - 16 Chefs Compete

    Season 13 Episode 3

    Aired 9/17/2014

    Ramsay uses a unique recipe challenge to strengthen team communication; the teams work together to prepare a dinner service with special guests, including TV host Wendy Williams.

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  • 14 Chefs Compete
    6.6/10(84)
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    #14 - 14 Chefs Compete

    Season 13 Episode 5

    Aired 10/1/2014

    The teams must identify proteins and match them to their dishes, with the winners getting a day at the beach with water polo players Genai Kerr, Shea Buckner and Tumua Anae; family night dinner service.

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  • 12 Chefs Compete
    6.6/10(79)
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    #15 - 12 Chefs Compete

    Season 13 Episode 7

    Aired 10/15/2014

    The teams compete to create the best Italian opera-inspired dishes, with the winning team getting a shopping trip and a VIP dinner; the teams provide dinner service for guests, including members of the Italian Consulate.

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  • 11 Chefs Compete
    6.6/10(77)
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    #16 - 11 Chefs Compete

    Season 13 Episode 8

    Aired 11/5/2014

    The teams meet new members before heading into a team challenge in which each member must prepare a tasting menu for a Best in Show Competition with the American Kennel Club.

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  • 10 Chefs Again
    6.6/10(70)
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    #17 - 10 Chefs Again

    Season 15 Episode 9

    Aired 3/9/2016

    The contestants compete in a Bison-dish challenge that test their archery and cooking skills; cowboy-steak night with news commentator Stacey Dash and Olympic gold medalist Phil Dalhausser.

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  • Crepe Grand Prix
    6.6/10(78)
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    #18 - Crepe Grand Prix

    Season 16 Episode 2

    Aired 9/30/2016

    The contestants race in the first annual Crepe Grand Prix challenge for a chance to win a luxurious dining experience on a yacht in Santa Barbara. Later, one team struggles right out of the gate during a dinner service featuring VIP guests Maureen DeWulf and Dash Mihok.

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  • Day 6
    6.7/10(140)
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    #19 - Day 6

    Season 3 Episode 6

    Aired 7/9/2007

    With Melissa saved from elimination, she now must join the men's team and compete against the women to see which team can prepare the best lobster dish. At that evening's dinner service, one team turns in a performance to remembered.

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  • Day 9
    6.7/10(131)
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    #20 - Day 9

    Season 3 Episode 9

    Aired 8/6/2007

    Chef Ramsay starts the challenge by having his mother present her own mac 'n cheese and then producing his own more elegant version. Each of the five remaining contestants must take a randomly selected comfort food dish and re-create it as a gourmet version. A new surprise team of judges brings the contestants to tears.

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  • 11 Chefs Compete
    6.7/10(131)
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    #21 - 11 Chefs Compete

    Season 4 Episode 5

    Aired 4/29/2008

    The chefs receive their first challenge, create a gourmet pizza. The winning team will head to Santa Barbara for a gourmet meal, while the losers will be sentenced to taking pizza orders during dinner service and then deliver them, at which one contestant is rushed to the hospital after suffering an accident.

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  • 8 Chefs Compete
    6.7/10(128)
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    #22 - 8 Chefs Compete

    Season 4 Episode 8

    Aired 5/20/2008

    The group dynamics are drastically changed when Chef Ramsey asks for a volunteer to switch sides. This week's challenge consists of creating 4 new dishes from 20 ingredients. One chef requires a medic after injuring himself during the challenge.

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  • 7 Chefs Compete
    6.7/10(130)
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    #23 - 7 Chefs Compete

    Season 4 Episode 9

    Aired 5/27/2008

    A relay race puts both teams to the test, with a sunny reward on the line. To up the stakes, the losing team faces a top-to-bottom complete restaurant cleaning. At the evening's dinner service, the teams are required to serve items from menus that they each created. One chef is called out for serving a disgusting extra ingredient in the food -- their own sweat. Chef Ramsay makes an unprecedented move at the evening's elimination.

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  • Day 5
    6.7/10(140)
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    #24 - Day 5

    Season 5 Episode 5

    Aired 3/5/2009

    After sending the chefs to an Asian market, Chef Ramsay challenges them to create three Asian-fusion dishes utilizing poultry, seafood and beef. The teams then present their dishes for judging by Chef Ramsay and Tanya Steel, Editor-in-Chief of Epicurious.com. The following night, the teams go head-to-head at dinner service, and tensions run high as chefs from both teams crack under pressure. Chef Ramsay throws in a last-minute twist before sending the losing chef home.

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  • Day 9
    6.7/10(131)
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    #25 - Day 9

    Season 5 Episode 9

    Aired 4/2/2009

    Each team member is asked to create a dish using King Crab, but only one dish can be selected to represent them in front of Chef Ramsay. Both teams have a chance to show off the creativity in the kitchen when they get to create their own menus for dinner service, but internal conflicts cause chaos in the kitchens.

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