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The Best Episodes of Hot Ones

The show with hot questions and even hotter wings invites a famous guest over to eat and then interviews them while they're struggling through the...
  1. Background image for Key & Peele Lose Their Minds Eating Spicy Wings
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Key & Peele Lose Their Minds Eating Spicy Wings

    S2:E8

    What happens when Hot Ones takes over your press junket? Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele found out as they did the rounds to promote their new comedy, Keanu, hitting theaters April 29. Hot Ones host Sean Evans unleashed five fiery wings on each of the comedians to get one of their craziest interviews yet.

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  2. Background image for Elizabeth Olsen Feels Brave While Eating Spicy Wings
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Elizabeth Olsen Feels Brave While Eating Spicy Wings

    S15:E4

    Elizabeth Olsen is an actress whose work includes everything from the theater, to acclaimed indies like Wind River and Ingrid Goes West, to the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the megahit show WandaVision, which is currently streaming on Disney+. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as Olsen takes on the wings of death and discusses WandaVision easter eggs, Comic-Con, the definition of “stan,” and much more!

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  3. Background image for Bryan Cranston Fully Commits While Eating Spicy Wings
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Bryan Cranston Fully Commits While Eating Spicy Wings

    S20:E2

    Bryan Cranston is a six-time Emmy Award–winning actor you know from acclaimed Broadway performances, films that include 2013's Best Picture Argo, and iconic TV shows like Malcolm in the Middle and Breaking Bad. He also stars in the highly anticipated second season of the crime drama Your Honor, now airing on Showtime. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as he makes his triumphant return to the Hot Ones table and takes on the wings of death with Sean Evans. Along the way, he discusses his love affair with the Dodgers, behind-the-scenes Breaking Bad stories, and the keys to being a committed actor.

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  4. Background image for Matty Matheson Turns into a Motivational Speaker Eating Spicy Wings
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Matty Matheson Turns into a Motivational Speaker Eating Spicy Wings

    S2:E22

    The Toronto chef and host of Viceland's Dead Set on Life brings some long-awaited culinary cred to the Hot Ones table. He weighs in on our namesake hot sauce, opens up about the pitfalls of kitchen life, explains the various ways he has lost teeth, and much more. It's a roller coaster—strap in.

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  5. Background image for Ariana Grande Hits a High Note While Eating Spicy Wings
    8.5/10(17 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. Background image for Heidi Klum Strikes a Pose While Eating Spicy Wings
    8.2/10(17 votes)

    #6 - Heidi Klum Strikes a Pose While Eating Spicy Wings

    S24:E5

    Heidi Klum is an Emmy Award-winning TV host, fashion icon, and one of the most prolific magazine cover models in the history of print. You can catch her hosting Germany's Next Top Model and in her long-held judge's seat on America's Got Talent, which returned to NBC for Season 19 in May. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as Klum takes on the wings of death and discusses collabs with Snoop Dogg, $12.5-million diamond-encrusted bras, and underrated German delicacies.

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  8. Background image for Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman Go Claws Out WHile Eating Spicy Wings
    8.2/10(17 votes)

    #7 - Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman Go Claws Out WHile Eating Spicy Wings

    S24:E10

    Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman are the stars of Deadpool & Wolverine, perhaps 2024's most anticipated film. Bringing together these iconic characters and rivals has been years in the making, but the wait is finally over as Deadpool & Wolverine opens in theaters nationwide on July 26th. But how are they with spicy food? Find out as the two box-office titans take on the wings of death and discuss superhero costumes, Marvel leaks, and the depths of their beautiful bromance.

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  9. Background image for Superfan Brett Baker Grills Sean Evans Over Spicy Wings
    8.1/10(17 votes)

    #8 - Superfan Brett Baker Grills Sean Evans Over Spicy Wings

    S3:E23

    Hot Ones fans have spoken, and we heard your voices loud and clear: Get Brett Baker on the show! Finally, he's here—the man, the myth, the Nebraska legend. You know him from his weekly Hot Ones Power Rankings on Twitter, as well as the time he was serenaded to the tune of Blair's Mega Death Sauce with Liquid Rage by Russell Brand. Now, he's turning the tables on Sean Evans, taking over the hosting seat and making SEAN answer some hot questions for once.

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  10. Background image for Jeff Ross Gets Roasted by Spicy Wings
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Jeff Ross Gets Roasted by Spicy Wings

    S2:E18

    Comedian Jeff Ross is best known for turning up the heat at Comedy Central Roasts, busting out some of the most un-PC, no-holds-barred disses imaginable. Now, as he launches his own Roast Battle series, Hot Ones host Sean Evans and flips the script and turns up the heat on Ross, challenging him to take on ten progressively spicier chicken wings and take on some hot questions.

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  11. Background image for Eric Andre Turns into Tay Zonday While Eating Spicy Wings
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Eric Andre Turns into Tay Zonday While Eating Spicy Wings

    S2:E20

    On the Eric Andre Show, comedian Eric Andre takes the format of late-night TV shows and flips it on its head, turning his set into a gonzo celebrity dystopia full of vermin and vomit. So, needless to say, we were curious to see what he'd make of our ridiculous interview format, where each question is accompanied by an increasingly spicy chicken wing. His take on the experience: "This is a nightmare, dude."

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  12. Background image for Harley Morenstein Has His Worst Day of 2016 Eating Spicy Wings
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Harley Morenstein Has His Worst Day of 2016 Eating Spicy Wings

    S2:E28

    Epic Meal Time honcho Harley Morenstein is a YouTube O.G. and decorated veteran of the "do dumb shit for the Internet" game. But how is he with spicy wings? Hot Ones host Sean Evans found out as he grilled the NSFW fast-food guru about everything from cooking with Arnold Schwarzenegger, to wild nights in Montreal.

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  13. Background image for Kevin Hart Catches a High Eating Spicy Wings
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Kevin Hart Catches a High Eating Spicy Wings

    S2:E31

    As his history-making comedy special What Now? hits theaters, the biggest comedian in the game joins the biggest Internet wings show in the game for an extra-hot interview. Kevin Hart damn near loses his mind on the hot sauce, but that doesn't stop him from peppering in some motivational speeches, cracking jokes about DJ Khaled, and regaling Sean with some hilarious anecdotes about working at a male strip club. In Hart's own words, "We out here!"

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  14. Background image for Rachael Ray Mainlines Hot Sauce for Thanksgiving
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - Rachael Ray Mainlines Hot Sauce for Thanksgiving

    S2:E40

    Who else could we tap for the first-ever Hot Ones Thanksgiving special than the Turkey Day Queen herself, Rachael Ray? The TV vet, cookbook author, and general food-world powerhouse brought an unorthodox strategy to the wings challenge that is sure to go down in Hot Ones lore. Douse your turkey drums in Blair's Mega Death and let's get this party started.

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  15. Background image for N.O.R.E. Gets Wasted While Eating Spicy Wings
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - N.O.R.E. Gets Wasted While Eating Spicy Wings

    S2:E43

    Rap legend and Drink Champs host N.O.R.E. lives up to his reputation as "your favorite drunk uncle" in this extra wild episode of Hot Ones. As if the violently hot wings weren't enough, N.O.R.E. challenges Sean to go shot-for-shot with Tiger Bone while attempting, with intermittent success, to discuss his storied career. Things fly off the rails in the best way possible--strap on your seat belts for this one, folks.

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  16. Background image for James Franco and Bryan Cranston Bond Over Spicy Wings
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - James Franco and Bryan Cranston Bond Over Spicy Wings

    S2:E44

    Following in the bold footsteps of Key & Peele and Banks & Steelz, James Franco and Bryan Cranston close out Season 2 of Hot Ones by becoming the third twosome to take on the wings of death. The co-stars of "Why Him?" break down their facial-hair history and share crazy pre-fame experiences while tackling some of the hottest sauces on the planet.

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  17. Background image for Anna Kendrick Gets the Giggles While Eating Spicy Wings
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - Anna Kendrick Gets the Giggles While Eating Spicy Wings

    S20:E1

    Anna Kendrick is an Academy–, Emmy–, and, Tony Award–nominated actress whose resume includes everything from acclaimed Broadway performances, to beloved indie films and record-shattering movie franchises. Her latest project is the psychological thriller Alice, Darling, which is currently playing in AMC Theaters nationwide. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as the Hollywood icon takes on the wings of death and discusses David Letterman, mac and cheese, and the enduring appeal of films from the 1940s.

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  18. Background image for Chris Hemsworth Gets Nervous While Eating Spicy Wings
    8.0/10(17 votes)

    #17 - Chris Hemsworth Gets Nervous While Eating Spicy Wings

    S24:E1

    Chris Hemsworth is a box-office juggernaut you know from films like Thor and The Avengers, the Extraction franchise, and many more. Starting May 24, you can catch him as Dementus in the George Miller-directed Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Hemsworth takes on the wings of death and discusses the art of action-movie stunts, the Marvel Comic Universe, and surfing with Kelly Slater.

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  19. Background image for ROSÉ Needs a Stress Ball While Eating Spicy Wings
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - ROSÉ Needs a Stress Ball While Eating Spicy Wings

    S25:E8

    ROSÉ is an international pop star who has shattered records as a member of BLACKPINK, one of the best-selling girl groups of all time. Now, she's announced her first studio album. It's called Rosie, a 12-track collection, set to release on December 6th. But how is she with spicy wings? Find out as ROSÉ takes on the wings of death and discusses K-Pop bootcamps, Disney songs, and her enduring love for her dog, Hank.

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  20. Background image for Coyote Peterson Gets STUNG by Spicy Wings
    7.9/10(24 votes)

    #19 - Coyote Peterson Gets STUNG by Spicy Wings

    S3:E21

    Brave Wilderness star Coyote Peterson has taken mother nature's worst—the adventurer and animal expert has been stung by a tarantula hawk, bitten by a snapping turtle, and stared down by a wolverine. But can he make it through a round of hot questions and even hotter wings with Sean Evans?! Find out as Coyote feels the bite of Zombie Apocalypse while recounting some of his wildest wilderness tales.

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  21. Background image for Serena Williams Returns Hot Sauce Serve After Hot Sauce Serve While Eating Spicy Wings
    7.9/10(17 votes)

    #20 - Serena Williams Returns Hot Sauce Serve After Hot Sauce Serve While Eating Spicy Wings

    S24:E7

    Serena Williams is one of the most decorated athletes of a generation—an icon in tennis, pop culture, and fashion. Her bonafides in the sport are incomparable and she chronicles her legendary career in a multi-part series called In the Arena: Serena Williams set to air on ESPN+ on July 10. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as Williams takes on the wings of death and discusses the value of a post-game press conference, grunting during tennis matches, the perfect karaoke night, competing against her sister Venus Williams, and attempting to deposit a million-dollar check at a bank drive-thru.

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  22. Background image for Vince Vaughn Catches a Hot Streak While Eating Spicy Wings
    7.9/10(39 votes)

    #21 - Vince Vaughn Catches a Hot Streak While Eating Spicy Wings

    S24:E11

    Vince Vaughn is an actor who's graced the screen for more than 30 years—from tentpole comedies like Wedding Crashers, Dodgeball, and Old School, to beloved indies like Swingers and Made. He also stars in the brand-new Apple Original dark comedy, Bad Monkey, which is set to begin streaming on August 14th. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Vaughn takes on the wings of death and discusses the state of Hollywood, the keys to a Vegas trip, and his most quotable movie lines of all time.

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  23. Background image for Joey "CoCo" Diaz Breaks Out the Blue Cheese While Eating Spicy Wings
    7.8/10(31 votes)

    #22 - Joey "CoCo" Diaz Breaks Out the Blue Cheese While Eating Spicy Wings

    S3:E2

    Joey "Coco" Diaz, the man Joe Rogan calls the funniest comic of all time, brings his F-bomb-heavy swagger—as well as a side of blue cheese—to First We Feast's spicy-wing challenge. As he sweats profusely through the pain, he manages to deliver some incredible anecdotes about getting bitten by dogs and eating edibles with Bert Kreischer's dad. This is classic Hot Ones!

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  24. Background image for Charlie Day Learns to Love Ridiculously Spicy Wings
    7.8/10(46 votes)

    #23 - 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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  25. Background image for Dax Shepard Does Mental Math While Eating Spicy Wings
    7.8/10(37 votes)

    #24 - Dax Shepard Does Mental Math While Eating Spicy Wings

    S3:E10

    Dax Shepard may have written/directed/starred in the new buddy-cop film CHiPS (March 24), married the lovely Kristen Bell, and pranked countless celebs on Punk'd, but what we really want to know is: How is he with hot food?! Hot Ones host Sean Evans finds out as he goes wing for scorching wing with the actor, grilling him on everything from his Jay Z man crush, to his deep love for Costco.

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  26. Background image for Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains the Universe While Eating Spicy Wings
    7.7/10(43 votes)

    #25 - Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains the Universe While Eating Spicy Wings

    S3:E17

    Star Talk host, Hayden Planetarium director, and astrophysicist extraordinaire Neil deGrasse Tyson has a brilliant knack for breaking down big scientific ideas to the masses. But can he keep his facts straight while battling the heat of Zombie Apocalypse and Mad Dog 357? Find out as NDT takes on some hot questions and even hotter wings with Sean Evans, tackling everything from Obama selfies to Kanye West lyrics along the way.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Key & Peele Lose Their Minds 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 4/28/2016. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Elizabeth Olsen Feels Brave While Eating Spicy Wings".