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The Best Episodes of Hot Ones

Every episode of Hot Ones ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Hot Ones!

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 Shakira Howls Like a She-Wolf While Eating Spicy Wings
    9.5/10(157 votes)

    #1 - 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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  2. Background image for Ariana Grande Hits a High Note While Eating Spicy Wings
    8.8/10(25 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. Background image for Paul Rudd Does a Historic Dab While Eating Spicy Wings
    8.7/10(97 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. Background image for Gordon Ramsay Savagely Critiques Spicy Wings
    8.6/10(149 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. Background image for Will Forte Goes For a High Score While Eating Spicy Wings
    8.5/10(13 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. Background image for Jeffrey Dean Morgan Can’t Feel His Face While Eating Spicy Wings
    8.4/10(33 votes)

    #6 - 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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  8. Background image for Bill Murray Doesn’t Flinch While Eating Spicy Wings
    8.4/10(24 votes)

    #7 - 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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  9. Background image for Shia LaBeouf Sheds a Tear While Eating Spicy Wings
    8.3/10(78 votes)

    #8 - Shia LaBeouf Sheds a Tear While Eating Spicy Wings

    S10:E1

    Shia LaBeouf finally takes on the wings of death for the Hot Ones Season 10 premiere! He's an actor, performance artist, and style icon, and he's got a pair of brand new films this fall: the much buzzed-about Peanut Butter Falcon, out now, and his semi-autobiographical story, Honey Boy, coming to theaters on November 8th. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as the "half-Cajun, half-Jewish" star battles the brand-new Hot Ones lineup and discusses everything from wrestling with Tom Hardy, to giving Kanye West his Indiana Jones hat.

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  10. Background image for Josh Brolin Licks the Palate of Absurdity While Eating Spicy Wings
    8.3/10(25 votes)

    #9 - 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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  11. Background image for Sebastian Maniscalco Is Thankful While Eating Spicy Wings
    8.3/10(16 votes)

    #10 - Sebastian Maniscalco Is Thankful While Eating Spicy Wings

    S22:E11

    Sebastian Maniscalco is one of stand-up comedy's biggest acts with six specials to his name, including his latest—"Is It Me?"—now streaming on Netflix. He also stars in a brand-new comedy series, Bookie, coming to HBO Max on November 30th. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as the comedy powerhouse takes on the wings of death and discusses DJ Khaled quotes, stand-up horror stories, and Thanksgiving hot takes. Happy Turkey Day, Spice Lords!

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  12. Background image for David Blaine Does Magic While Eating Spicy Wings
    8.2/10(26 votes)

    #11 - David Blaine Does Magic While Eating Spicy Wings

    S19:E1

    David Blaine is known the world over for his street magic and endurance stunts, which include being buried alive for seven days and holding his breath underwater for 17 minutes. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as the legendary magician takes on the wings of death and discusses his origin story, the wisdom of David Copperfield, and his closest calls. Needless to say, he's got a trick or two up his sleeve as well...that may or may not involve Carolina Reapers from Smokin' Ed Currie himself. Prepare to have your mind blown and be sure to check out his new live show “David Blaine in Spades” starting September 30th at Resorts World Las Vegas.

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  13. Background image for Owen Wilson Feels the Walls Closing In While Eating Spicy Wings
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    #12 - Owen Wilson Feels the Walls Closing In While Eating Spicy Wings

    S27:E6

    Owen Wilson is an actor and writer with more than 60 films over the course of a three-decade-long Hollywood career, including an incredible run of timeless comedies like Wedding Crashers and The Royal Tenenbaums. You can catch him in the very funny new comedy, Stick, streaming on Apple+. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Wilson takes on the wings of death and discusses behind-the-scenes lore, his experiences as a Blockbuster employee, and the inherent comedy of golf.

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  14. Background image for Nicole Scherzinger Regrets Double Dabbing While Eating Spicy Wings
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #13 - Nicole Scherzinger Regrets Double Dabbing While Eating Spicy Wings

    S27:E10

    Nicole Scherzinger is fresh off a Tony Awards win for Best Actress in a Musical for her lead in Sunset Boulevard, which runs through July 20 at the St. James Theatre on Broadway. She's also a multi-platinum recording artist who has sold tens of millions of records worldwide, and you can catch her in the brand-new singing competition series, Building the Band, streaming on Netflix now. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as Scherzinger takes on the wings of death and discusses the Pussycat Dolls, the definition of a diva, and the key to understanding Cats.

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  15. Background image for Anna Kendrick Gets the Giggles While Eating Spicy Wings
    8.1/10(39 votes)

    #14 - 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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  16. Background image for Sean Evans and Chili Klaus Eat the Carolina Reaper, the World's Hottest Chili Pepper | Hot Ones
    8.0/10(40 votes)

    #15 - Sean Evans and Chili Klaus Eat the Carolina Reaper, the World's Hottest Chili Pepper | Hot Ones

    S1:E9

    In the first season of Hot Ones, host Sean Evans proved that there's no wing he can't handle. But the world of spicy foods doesn't end at Mad Dog 357 hot sauce. To train for Season 2 and ensure his invisibility on the Hot Ones stage, Sean met up with a true legend of the chili world—Denmark's ghost-pepper-popping Chili Klaus—to take on the hottest chili pepper known to man, the Carolina Reaper. Special thanks to "Smokin' Ed" Currie of PuckerButt Pepper Company in South Carolina for providing the heat.

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  17. Background image for Terry Crews Hallucinates While Eating Spicy Wings
    8.0/10(49 votes)

    #16 - Terry Crews Hallucinates While Eating Spicy Wings

    S4:E12

    Terry Crews has more strength in one bicep than most humans have in their entire being. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as the Brooklyn Nine-Nine star enters the Hot Ones terrordome and goes beastmode on the wings of death. As he tackles sauce after sauce with Sean Evans, Crews opens up about everything from his relationship with his father, to his difficult experience in the NFL.

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  18. Background image for Colin Farrell Searches for Meaning in the Pain of Spicy Wings
    8.0/10(32 votes)

    #17 - Colin Farrell Searches for Meaning in the Pain of Spicy Wings

    S17:E7

    Colin Farrell is a Golden Globe Award–winning actor with a number of eagerly awaited projects on the way—including his role as The Penguin in The Batman coming to theaters on March 4th, as well as the Kogonada-directed science-fiction drama After Yang, which is set to release July 8th. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as the Hollywood vet takes on the wings of death and discusses classic films, the genius of Stephen Speilberg, and his love of Chili Klaus.

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  19. Background image for Austin Butler Searches for Comfort While Eating Spicy Wings
    8.0/10(19 votes)

    #18 - Austin Butler Searches for Comfort While Eating Spicy Wings

    S20:E4

    Austin Butler is a Golden Globe Award–winning actor who is up for an Oscar in this year's Best Actor category for his performance in Elvis, the acclaimed Baz Luhrmann-directed biopic. You can also catch him in the war drama miniseries Masters of the Air, coming soon to Apple+, as well as the highly anticipated Dune sequel later this year. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Butler takes on the wings of death and discusses behind-the-scenes stories with Quentin Tarantino, acting alongside Denzel Washington, and his ultimate comfort food.

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  20. Background image for Tony Hawk Embraces the Pain While Eating Spicy Wings
    8.0/10(12 votes)

    #19 - 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. Background image for Lisa Dances Through the Pain While Eating Spicy Wings
    8.0/10(28 votes)

    #20 - Lisa Dances Through the Pain While Eating Spicy Wings

    S26:E6

    Lisa is a record-shattering global pop star who broke through with the best-selling group, BLACKPINK. These days, you can catch her making her acting debut in Season 3 of The White Lotus, now streaming on Max. And she has a brand-new album on the way—it's called Alter Ego, and it's slated to arrive February 28th. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as Lalisa discusses Rockstar choreography, working with Max Martin, and the best Thai street-food dishes.

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  22. Background image for Tim Dillon Helps Himself to More Milk While Eating Spicy Wings
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    #21 - Tim Dillon Helps Himself to More Milk While Eating Spicy Wings

    S27:E3

    Tim Dillon is a comedian with a new special called "I'm Your Mother" on Netflix now. You can catch new episodes of the Tim Dillon Show podcast every Saturday, and visit timdilloncomedy.com for live show dates and tickets. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Dillon takes on the wings of death and discusses the best fast-food item of all time, the state of the billionaire class, and the culinary merits of Long Island.

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  23. Background image for Sam Rockwell Monologues His Pain While Eating Spicy Wings
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    #22 - Sam Rockwell Monologues His Pain While Eating Spicy Wings

    S27:E11

    Sam Rockwell is an Academy Award–winning actor with more than 100 TV show and film credits, including Moon; Galaxy Quest; Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri; The White Lotus; and many more. His latest film is the animated comedy, The Bad Guys 2, set to release in theaters August 1. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Rockwell takes on the wings of death and discusses acting methods, behind-the-scenes movie lore, and his epic monologue from The White Lotus.

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  24. Background image for Eric Andre Turns into Tay Zonday While Eating Spicy Wings
    7.9/10(45 votes)

    #23 - 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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  25. Background image for Coyote Peterson Gets STUNG by Spicy Wings
    7.9/10(25 votes)

    #24 - 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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  26. Background image for Jeff Goldblum Says He Likes to Be Called Daddy While Eating Spicy Wings
    7.9/10(56 votes)

    #25 - Jeff Goldblum Says He Likes to Be Called Daddy While Eating Spicy Wings

    S6:E12

    Jeff Goldblum is known for his roles in films like The Fly, Jurassic Park, and Independence Day, and you can catch him in The Mountain, which is headed to the Venice Film Festival. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as the beloved actor and style icon faces down the (vegan) wings of death in a very special Season 6 finale. As he clambers up spice mountain, Goldblum breaks down Jurassic Park lore, discusses his spiritual encounter with Quavo, and delivers the first "11 out of 10 Goldblums" rating of his life.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Shakira Howls Like a She-Wolf While Eating Spicy Wings" is the best rated episode of "Hot Ones". It scored 9.5/10 based on 157 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/4/2024. This episode scored 0.7 points higher than the second highest rated, "Ariana Grande Hits a High Note While Eating Spicy Wings".