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    Hot Ones Season 27 Episode 15 - Patrick Schwarzenegger Proves the Naysayers Wrong While Eating Spicy Wings
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Patrick Schwarzenegger Proves the Naysayers Wrong While Eating Spicy Wings

    S27:E15

    Patrick Schwarzenegger is known for his breakout role in The White Lotus, as well as his performances in Daniel Isn't Real, The Staircase, Moxie, and many more. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Schwarzenegger takes on the wings of death and discusses his process for building such a distinctive character like Saxon, his thoughts on what’s missing from current acting class lesson plans, and the art of the perfect pancake.

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  2. Hot Ones Season 23 Episode 12 - Shakira Howls Like a She-Wolf While Eating Spicy Wings
    9.5/10(228 votes)

    #2 - Shakira Howls Like a She-Wolf While Eating Spicy Wings

    S23:E12

    Shakira is a global pop music icon with a storied career that includes everything from multiple Grammy Awards, to global tours, and more than 95 million records sold. She's back with a brand-new album, her first studio release in nearly seven years, called Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as Shakira takes on the wings of death and discusses the evolution of her singing voice, collaborating with Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane, and which lyrics fans are most likely to yell at her in the street.

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  3. Hot Ones Season 10 Episode 5 - Paul Rudd Does a Historic Dab While Eating Spicy Wings
    8.7/10(140 votes)

    #3 - Paul Rudd Does a Historic Dab While Eating Spicy Wings

    S10:E5

    Paul Rudd is an actor, writer, and producer who has been in some of the most beloved films and TV shows of the last 25 years, from Judd Apatow comedies to the Marvel Universe. You can catch him on the new Netflix comedy, Living With Yourself, which is set to release on October 18th. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as one of the nicest dudes in Hollywood takes on some of the least nice hot sauces on the planet. Along the way, Rudd breaks down the alternate Anchorman script that never was, shares his love for David Letterman, and improvises a tearful scene inspired by the wings of death.

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  4. Hot Ones Season 23 Episode 1 - Sydney Sweeney Endures a Nightmare While Eating Spicy Wings
    8.7/10(103 votes)

    #4 - Sydney Sweeney Endures a Nightmare While Eating Spicy Wings

    S23:E1

    Sydney Sweeney is an Emmy Award–nominated actress you know from breakout hit shows like White Lotus, The Handmaid's Tale, and Euphoria. Now, she's taking on the role of Spider-Woman Julia Carpenter in the Marvel Comics-inspired Madame Web, set to release in theaters on February 14th. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as Sweeney takes on the wings of death and discusses rom-coms, the GOAT movie-theater snacks, and the fashion of Euphoria.

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  5. Hot Ones Season 8 Episode 1 - Gordon Ramsay Savagely Critiques Spicy Wings
    8.5/10(180 votes)

    #5 - Gordon Ramsay Savagely Critiques Spicy Wings

    S8:E1

    Gordon Ramsay is one of the world's most decorated and successful chefs, with an empire that includes more than a dozen restaurants, countless best-selling cookbooks, and seven hit TV shows, including Master Chef Jr., which returns to Fox this February. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as the MOST-REQUESTED GUEST in Hot Ones history finally sits face-to-face with Sean Evans. Despite his misgivings about the culinary quality of the wings of death, Gordon throws himself into the challenge full force. Along the way, he discusses his chef influences, explains how to make the perfect scrambled eggs, and tries to find an antidote to spicy food.

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  6. Hot Ones Season 30 Episode 11 - Marcello Hernández Wants to Throw Hands While Eating Spicy Wings
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Marcello Hernández Wants to Throw Hands While Eating Spicy Wings

    S30:E11

    Marcello Hernández is a stand-up comedian, actor, and staple cast member on Saturday Night Live. Check out his debut comedy special, "American Boy," streaming now on Netflix, and look out for his buddy comedy with Kevin Hart, "72 Hours," launching on Netflix on July 24. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Hernández takes on the wings of death and discusses iconic SNL sketches, Miami hijinks, and the dominance of Dominican baseball players.

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  7. Hot Ones Season 30 Episode 14 - Callum Turner Keeps It Simple While Eating Spicy Wings
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Callum Turner Keeps It Simple While Eating Spicy Wings

    S30:E14

    Callum Turner is an actor you know from indies like Green Room and Tramps, as well as the mega-franchise Fantastic Beasts, George Clooney's The Boys in the Boat, and the Spielberg-produced Masters of the Air. Now, you can catch him in the Will Gluck–-directed romantic comedy, One Night Only, which is set to release in theaters on August 7th. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Turner takes on the wings of death and discusses era-spanning film recommendations, Stamford Bridge memories, and the joys of sticky toffee pudding.

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  8. Hot Ones Season 31 Episode 1 - Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh Buddy Up Against Spicy Wings
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh Buddy Up Against Spicy Wings

    S31:E1

    Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh have covered just about every inch of Hollywood—from Shakespeare to Deadpool, from Oscars to billion-dollar box office weekends. Now, you can catch them sharing the screen in Mayday, the action-packed, Cold War Era buddy comedy on Apple TV. But how are they with spicy food? Find out as Ryan and Kenneth take on the wings of death while talking footie, discussing friendship red flags, and debating the merits of the UK and Canada.

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  9. Hot Ones Season 5 Episode 2 - Sasha Banks Bosses Up While Eating Spicy Wings
    7.7/10(33 votes)

    #9 - Sasha Banks Bosses Up While Eating Spicy Wings

    S5:E2

    The Legit Boss herself—WWE superstar Sasha Banks—is no stranger to throwing down in the squared circle. But how will she fare in the Hot Ones terror dome? Find out as Banks battles the wings of death alongside Sean Evans, breaking down wrestling style and explaining how Snoop Dogg helped develop her ring persona along the way.

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  10. Hot Ones Season 7 Episode 4 - Adam Carolla Rants Like a Pro While Eating Spicy Wings
    7.7/10(49 votes)

    #10 - Adam Carolla Rants Like a Pro While Eating Spicy Wings

    S7:E4

    Adam Carolla is a radio legend, TV host, filmmaker, and best-selling author—not to mention one of Sean Evans' broadcasting heroes. But how is he with hot food? Find out as the Ace Man looks back on his storied career—including stints at The Man Show and LoveLine—and battles his way through the wings of death. Along the way, the rant king gets going on everything from Kanye West, to iced tea, to the brilliance of crows. If you're hungry for more after the Hot Ones fireworks, you can catch Adam on the Guinness World Record-holding podcast, The Adam Carolla Show.

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  11. Hot Ones Season 12 Episode 5 - Dua Lipa Sweats from Her Eyes While Eating Spicy Wings
    7.7/10(25 votes)

    #11 - Dua Lipa Sweats from Her Eyes While Eating Spicy Wings

    S12:E5

    Dua Lipa is a two-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and her latest album, Future Nostalgia, is breaking all kinds of streaming records during quarantine. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as the popstar behind smash hits like "Don't Start Now" and "Physical" faces off against the wings of death and discusses everything from seeing 50 Cent live in Kosovo, to the enduring appeal of Goosebumps sweatpants. Plus: the first-ever Hot Ones Spelling Bee!

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  12. Hot Ones Season 14 Episode 10 - Jeffrey Dean Morgan Can’t Feel His Face While Eating Spicy Wings
    7.7/10(40 votes)

    #12 - Jeffrey Dean Morgan Can’t Feel His Face While Eating Spicy Wings

    S14:E10

    Jeffrey Dean Morgan has played many unforgettable roles on film and TV, perhaps most notably as Negan on The Walking Dead—get ready for a big character reveal on April 4th! You can also catch him in The Unholy, a horror movie set to release in theaters and streaming on April 2nd. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as one of TV’s greatest villains takes on the wings of death and discusses visiting Stonehenge with Norman Reedus, riding Harleys, and the gig that almost made him quit acting.

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  13. Hot Ones Season 15 Episode 12 - Elijah Wood Tastes the Lava of Mount Doom While Eating Spicy Wings
    7.7/10(34 votes)

    #13 - Elijah Wood Tastes the Lava of Mount Doom While Eating Spicy Wings

    S15:E12

    Elijah Wood has been in more than 60 films over the course of his more than 30-year acting career—from Academy Award-winning indies, to one of the highest-grossing box office film franchises of all time in Lord of the Rings. His latest project is No Man of God, which is set to release in theaters and On Demand August 27th. But how is he with spicy food? An impromptu tasting at the Complex offices last year didn't bode well, but now Elijah is back for revenge in the Season 16 finale. Watch as he takes on the wings of death and discusses Lord of the Rings lore, Austin food favorites, and the differences between horror films and video games. Thanks for another great season, spice lords!

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  14. Hot Ones Season 17 Episode 3 - Ed Helms Needs a Mouth Medic While Eating Spicy Wings
    7.7/10(22 votes)

    #14 - Ed Helms Needs a Mouth Medic While Eating Spicy Wings

    S17:E3

    Ed Helms is an actor and comedian whose credits include some of the most successful comedies of all time, including The Office, Daily Show, and The Hangover trilogy. His latest project is True Story with Ed and Randall, an original comedy series streaming exclusively on Peacock. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as the man behind Andy Bernard discusses banjos, boiled peanuts, and the art of the ad read.

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  15. Hot Ones Season 17 Episode 12 - Josh Brolin Licks the Palate of Absurdity While Eating Spicy Wings
    7.7/10(35 votes)

    #15 - Josh Brolin Licks the Palate of Absurdity While Eating Spicy Wings

    S17:E12

    Josh Brolin is an Academy Award–nominated actor with storied credits that include No Country For Old Men, Sicario, Deadpool, The Avengers, and many more. His latest project is the Western-set mystery thriller Outer Range, which is set to release on Prime Video April 15th. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Brolin takes on the wings of death and discusses working with the Coen Brothers, growing up on punk rock, and his favorite TV shows of all time. Don't miss this high-octane Season 17 finale!

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  16. Hot Ones Season 19 Episode 6 - Emma Chamberlain Has a Spiritual Awakening While Eating Spicy Wings
    7.7/10(16 votes)

    #16 - Emma Chamberlain Has a Spiritual Awakening While Eating Spicy Wings

    S19:E6

    Emma Chamberlain is an internet juggernaut-turned-coffee and fashion mogul. Check out her YouTube page for everything from European travel vlogs, to swap-meet shopping hauls, and listen to Anything Goes with Emma Chamberlain wherever you get your podcasts. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as Emma takes on the wings of death and discusses becoming a meme with Jack Harlow at the Met Gala, Architectural Digest house tours, and how she became a Vogue muse.

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  17. Hot Ones Season 19 Episode 11 - Kate Hudson Stays Positive While Eating Spicy Wings
    7.7/10(26 votes)

    #17 - Kate Hudson Stays Positive While Eating Spicy Wings

    S19:E11

    Kate Hudson is an Academy Award–nominated actress and entrepreneur with a portfolio that includes everything from King St. Vodka, to INBLOOM beauty and wellness products. You can catch her in the long-awaited film, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, which will be available globally on Netflix December 23rd. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as the Hollywood icon takes on the wings of death and discusses singing with Bruce Springsteen, making rom-coms with Matthew McConaughey, and the enduring appeal of Almost Famous.

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  18. Hot Ones Season 19 Episode 12 - Paul Dano Needs a Burp Cloth While Eating Spicy Wings
    7.7/10(22 votes)

    #18 - Paul Dano Needs a Burp Cloth While Eating Spicy Wings

    S19:E12

    Paul Dano is an actor you know from acclaimed performances in films like The Batman, Little Miss Sunshine, Prisoners, There Will Be Blood, and many more. You can catch him in his role as Burt Fabelman in Steven Spielberg’s new semi-autobiographical film, The Fabelmans, which is currently in theaters. But how is he with spicy wings? Find out as Dano takes on the wings of death and talks about working with Tom Cruise, the art of choosing roles, and his most memorable on-screen farts. Happy season finale, Spice Lords!

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  19. Hot Ones Season 21 Episode 8 - Lewis Capaldi Grasps for a Lifeline While Eating Spicy Wings
    7.7/10(21 votes)

    #19 - Lewis Capaldi Grasps for a Lifeline While Eating Spicy Wings

    S21:E8

    Lewis Capaldi is a Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum singer-songwriter who just released his long-awaited sophomore album, Broken By Desire to Be Heavenly Sent. The latest single is "Wish You the Best"—check out the video and bring a box of tissues. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as the Scotsman takes on the wings of death and discusses Celtic FC chants, dating etiquette, and why he's not worried about AI writing Lewis Capaldi songs.

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  20. Hot Ones Season 22 Episode 7 - Tony Hawk Embraces the Pain While Eating Spicy Wings
    7.7/10(20 votes)

    #20 - Tony Hawk Embraces the Pain While Eating Spicy Wings

    S22:E7

    Tony Hawk is the consigliere of skateboarding and an icon of pop culture. He's got more than a dozen X-Games medals, was named the top vert skater every year from 1984 to 1996, and boasts one of the most commercially and critically successful video-game franchises of all time, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as The Birdman makes his triumphant return to Hot Ones and takes on not only the wings of death, but also the brand-new Hot Ones Hot Pockets—now available nationwide. Along the way, he discusses the evolution of skate slang, tales from the grommet come-up, and the Space Jam follow-up that almost was.

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  21. Hot Ones Season 23 Episode 13 - Conan O'Brien Needs a Doctor While Eating Spicy Wings
    7.7/10(16 votes)

    #21 - Conan O'Brien Needs a Doctor While Eating Spicy Wings

    S23:E13

    Conan O'Brien is an Emmy Award–winning talk-show host who had a nearly three-decade–long run on late night. You can keep with him these days on Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend wherever you get your podcasts. He also has a brand-new travel show where he's visiting Conan fans all over the world—it's called Conan O'Brien Must Go, and it's set to release on Max April 18th. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as the comedy titan discusses hijinks at 30 Rock, his legacy in late night, the funniest US presidents, Don Quixote, and much more in one of the most high-octane Hot Ones of all time. This is the season finale to top all season finales!

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  22. Hot Ones Season 24 Episode 12 - Ariana Grande Hits a High Note While Eating Spicy Wings
    7.7/10(55 votes)

    #22 - Ariana Grande Hits a High Note While Eating Spicy Wings

    S24:E12

    Ariana Grande is a Grammy Award–winning singer-songwriter and pop-music icon with a pair of momentous projects in 2024: Her seventh studio album, eternal sunshine, debuted at #1 on the Billboard charts, and later this year you can catch her as Glinda in the film-adaptation of the Broadway hit Wicked, set to release in theaters on November 22th. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as Ari takes on the wings of death and discusses Max Martin-produced smashes, her philosophy on leaks, and the art of a good vocal warmup. Happy season 24 finale, Spice Lords!

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  23. Hot Ones Season 26 Episode 7 - Bill Murray Doesn’t Flinch While Eating Spicy Wings
    7.7/10(33 votes)

    #23 - Bill Murray Doesn’t Flinch While Eating Spicy Wings

    S26:E7

    Bill Murray is a pop-culture icon and Mark Twain Award-winning comedian and actor, who has entertained us for nearly five decades. And now, you can catch him in the critically acclaimed comedy Riff Raff, in theaters now. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as the Hollywood legend takes on the wings of death and discusses his iconic roles, reflects on SNL’s 50th anniversary, and shares a dab with Pete Davidson.

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  24. Hot Ones Season 26 Episode 12 - Will Forte Goes For a High Score While Eating Spicy Wings
    7.7/10(25 votes)

    #24 - Will Forte Goes For a High Score While Eating Spicy Wings

    S26:E12

    Will Forte is an actor and comedian you know from his nearly decade-long run on Saturday Night Live, films like Nebraska and MacGruber, and the sitcom Last Man on Earth. You can also catch him in Disney and Pixar's first animated television series, Win or Lose, now streaming on Disney+, as well as the comedy miniseries The Four Seasons coming to Netflix in May. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Forte takes on the wings of death and talks about day drinking with Seth Meyers, committing to his comedy, and trying to get the highest Donkey Kong score of all time.

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  25. Hot Ones Season 3 Episode 5 - Charlie Day Learns to Love Ridiculously Spicy Wings
    7.6/10(54 votes)

    #25 - Charlie Day Learns to Love Ridiculously Spicy Wings

    S3:E5

    As he seeks to "shamelessly promote" his new movie "Fist Fight" (Feb 17), actor Charlie Day submits to the Sean Evans-led onslaught of hot wings and even hotter questions. Through the emotional highs and lows of Zombie Apocalypse and Mad Dog 357, the "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Star" weighs in on everything from Zac Efron's neighborliness, to the most iconic regional foods of Rhode Island. Kitten mittens!

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Best Episodes Summary

"Patrick Schwarzenegger Proves the Naysayers Wrong While Eating Spicy Wings" is the best rated episode of "Hot Ones". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/22/2025. This episode scored 0.5 points higher than the second highest rated, "Shakira Howls Like a She-Wolf While Eating Spicy Wings".