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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Hell's Kitchen Season 9 Episode 2 - 16 Chefs Compete
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    #1 - 16 Chefs Compete

    S9:E2

    With just 16 chefs remaining, the tension among the contestants becomes palpable as Chef Ramsay pits the red team against the blue team in another intense challenge. The winning team celebrates in high style while the losing team is left behind to fulfill drab duties. During dinner service, both teams struggle to cook their dishes properly and on time, and the contestants’ lack of cooperation and efficiency sends Chef Ramsay over the edge.

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  2. Hell's Kitchen Season 9 Episode 3 - 15 Chefs Compete
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    #2 - 15 Chefs Compete

    S9:E3

    With just 15 chefs remaining, Chef Ramsay pits the red team against the blue team in another intense challenge. The winning team celebrates in high style while the losing team is left behind to fulfill drab duties. Tune in to see which contestants are on the chopping block

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  3. Hell's Kitchen Season 9 Episode 4 - 14 Chefs Compete
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    #3 - 14 Chefs Compete

    S9:E4

    After the contestants get a brief night's sleep, sous chefs Scott and Andy show up with overalls and boots for the contestants to use in the next challenge. They all go downstairs, where Chef Ramsay explains today's test. Each team must create four chicken dishes, but before retreating to the kitchen they must determine what they will be working with. For every live chicken they catch and deposit into a cage, they can retrieve an ingredient from a list including such items as bleu cheese, pickles, and grits.

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  4. Hell's Kitchen Season 9 Episode 5 - 13 Chefs Compete
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    #4 - 13 Chefs Compete

    S9:E5

    The remaining 13 chefs start a new day greeted by Chef Ramsay and the sight of a chemistry lab in the kitchen. Chef Ramsay introduces two guests who bring science and food together: Ben Roche and Homaro Cantu from Chicago's Moto Restaurant. In 45 seconds they make a dreamsicle sorbet using sound waves and liquid nitrogen.

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  5. Hell's Kitchen Season 9 Episode 6 - 12 Chefs Compete
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    #5 - 12 Chefs Compete

    S9:E6

    With just 12 chefs remaining, Chef Ramsay pits the red team against the blue team in another intense challenge. The winning team celebrates in high style while the losing team is left behind to fulfill drab duties. Tune in to see which contestants are on the chopping block.

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  6. Hell's Kitchen Season 9 Episode 7 - 11 Chefs Compete
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    #6 - 11 Chefs Compete

    S9:E7

    Following a difficult elimination in the previous episode, the teams return to the dormitories. The Blue Team is determined to win a service, having lost the last challenge. In the meantime, Krupa is celebrating the Red Team's win by relaxing with a few drinks. The next morning the chefs are up and ready to go, but Krupa is in a world of pain. All of the contestants then meet Chef Ramsay in the dining room. He asks them to create something delicious from a table of ingredients that includes grains, fruits, and oils. After hearing a few of the contestants' ideas, he introduces them to his guests, beer sommeliers Christina Perozzi and Hallie Beaune. The competitors are told to prepare individual dishes using one or more types of beer. Chef Ramsay has designed the challenge to test the chefs' creativity and their ability to make a well-balanced and delicious dish using a unique element. Krupa's night of celebration is catching up with her, and she's not performing at her best. Since the women have six chefs to the men's five, they are told to drop one dish, and they choose Krupa's rabbit.

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  7. Hell's Kitchen Season 9 Episode 8 - 10 Chefs Compete
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    #7 - 10 Chefs Compete

    S9:E8

    Chef Ramsay asks the remaining 10 contestants to nominate one chef from each team who possesses the best leadership skills. The Blue Team decides on Will, while the Red Team struggles to make a selection. When they meet Chef Ramsay in the kitchen the following morning, the Red Team picks Jennifer as their strongest player. But in true "Hell's Kitchen" style, Chef Ramsay turns the tables on the contestants as he describes today's challenge. He asks the two strongest players to name their weakest teammates. Jennifer does not hesitate to say Carrie, and Will immediately calls out Tommy. For this challenge, Carrie and Will must lead their respective kitchens. They will start by creating a menu for their versions of five classic comfort foods: spaghetti and meatballs, pizza, burgers, Cobb salad, and chicken noodle soup. The Red Team, especially the outspoken Elise, disagrees with Carrie's game plan, but at least she has one. Tommy can't pull it together, and the Blue Team waits for his guidance. Jonathan creates a pizza following Tommy's recipe but struggles to get his leader to focus. Still, both disorganized teams manage to finish the dishes before time runs out.

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  8. Hell's Kitchen Season 9 Episode 9 - 9 Chefs Compete
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    #8 - 9 Chefs Compete

    S9:E9

    With just nine chefs remaining, Chef Ramsay pits the red team against the blue team in another intense challenge. The winning team celebrates in high style while the losing team is left behind to fulfill drab duties.

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  9. Hell's Kitchen Season 9 Episode 10 - 8 Chefs Compete
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    #9 - 8 Chefs Compete

    S9:E10

    Chef Ramsay pits the red team against the blue team in two intense challenges. The winning team celebrates in high style while the losing team is left behind to fulfill drab duties.

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  10. Hell's Kitchen Season 9 Episode 11 - 7 Chefs Compete
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    #10 - 7 Chefs Compete

    S9:E11

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  11. Hell's Kitchen Season 9 Episode 12 - 6 Chefs Compete
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    #11 - 6 Chefs Compete

    S9:E12

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  12. Hell's Kitchen Season 9 Episode 13 - 5 Chefs Compete
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    #12 - 5 Chefs Compete

    S9:E13

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  13. Hell's Kitchen Season 9 Episode 14 - 5 Chefs Compete Again
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    #13 - 5 Chefs Compete Again

    S9:E14

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  14. Hell's Kitchen Season 9 Episode 15 - 4 Chefs Compete
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    #14 - 4 Chefs Compete

    S9:E15

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  15. Hell's Kitchen Season 9 Episode 16 - Winner Chosen
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    #15 - Winner Chosen

    S9:E16

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  16. Hell's Kitchen Season 10 Episode 1 - 18 Chefs Compete
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    #16 - 18 Chefs Compete

    S10:E1

    Another 18 hopeful cook enter Hell's Kitchen to see if they can take the heat.

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  17. Hell's Kitchen Season 10 Episode 2 - 17 Chefs Compete
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    #17 - 17 Chefs Compete

    S10:E2

    The teams face a challenge and a dinner service; a contestant is eliminated.

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  18. Hell's Kitchen Season 10 Episode 3 - 16 Chefs Compete
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    #18 - 16 Chefs Compete

    S10:E3

    The challenge facing the 16 remaining chefs: prepare all-American fare for a group of special diners.

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  19. Hell's Kitchen Season 10 Episode 5 - 14 Chefs Compete
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    #19 - 14 Chefs Compete

    S10:E5

    The contestants tackle Mexican cuisine in a challenge judged by executive chefs John Sedlar and Thomas Ortega.

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  20. Hell's Kitchen Season 10 Episode 6 - 13 Chefs Compete (1)
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    #20 - 13 Chefs Compete (1)

    S10:E6

    Fashion and food mix when the contestants prepare a menu for designers that's inspired by high fashion. The winning group receive a new wardrobe, and the losing bunch must set up dinner service for a fashion show.

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  21. Hell's Kitchen Season 10 Episode 7 - 13 Chefs Compete (2)
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    #21 - 13 Chefs Compete (2)

    S10:E7

    Conclusion. The runway-show dinner proves distracting for some contestants, while others succeed despite the pressure to time the service perfectly with the show.

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  22. Hell's Kitchen Season 10 Episode 8 - 12 Chefs Compete
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    #22 - 12 Chefs Compete

    S10:E8

    Fighting champions Tito Ortiz and Sugar Ray Leonard offer inspiration to the contestants, whom chef Ramsay encourages to fight for their spots in the competition.

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  23. Hell's Kitchen Season 10 Episode 9 - 11 Chefs Compete (1)
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    #23 - 11 Chefs Compete (1)

    S10:E9

    Part 1 of 2. The contestants compete at Gordon Ramsay Steak at Paris Las Vegas. Adding to the tension: A slot machine is used to determine the ingredients in the dishes.

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  24. Hell's Kitchen Season 10 Episode 11 - 10 Chefs Compete
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    #24 - 10 Chefs Compete

    S10:E11

    Three guest diners raise the stakes of a pressure-filled challenge which requires the chefs to think on their feet.

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  25. Hell's Kitchen Season 10 Episode 12 - 9 Chefs Compete (1)
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    #25 - 9 Chefs Compete (1)

    S10:E12

    The chefs face off against competitive eater Joey Chestnut in a wing-eating competition and, later, take part in a blind taste test.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"16 Chefs Compete" is the worst rated episode of "Hell's Kitchen". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/19/2011. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "15 Chefs Compete".