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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...

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  1. 10.0/10(1 votes)

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

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    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. 10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Elizabeth Olsen Feels Brave While Eating Spicy Wings

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    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. 10.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Bryan Cranston Fully Commits While Eating Spicy Wings

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    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. 9.0/10(1 votes)

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

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    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. 9.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Russell Brand Achieves Enlightenment While Eating Spicy Wings

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    S3:E7

    In what may be the greatest tour de force in Hot Ones history, comedian and truthsayer Russell Brand transforms from a spice novice to a full-on capsaicin junkie while facing the wings of death. After bantering with host Sean Evans about everything from visiting Donald Trump's tower to being a West Ham United super fan, Brand finds that his consciousness is awakened by the hot sauce. Eventually, he's moved to freestyle an impromptu song for a very special Hot Ones fan. You don't want to miss this!

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  6. 9.0/10(1 votes)

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

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    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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  8. 9.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - H3H3 Productions Does Couples Therapy While Eating Spicy Wings

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    S3:E11

    Sean Evans doesn't mess around when "the best channel on YouTube" stops by Hot Ones to experience the wings of death. Through the Scoville onslaught, he grills Ethan on everything from Fupa Loss 2017, to the behind-the-scenes story of the "Vape Nation" video. And don't worry, H3H3 fans: Hila came too. Papa Bless!

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  9. 9.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Andy Cohen Spills the Tea While Eating Spicy Wings

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    S3:E19

    The "Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen" star is no stranger to talk shows going off the rails. But can his experience with combustible "Real Housewives" reunions and Lady Gaga pee-perfume hijinks prepare him for the likes of Zombie Apocalypse and Mad Dog 357? Find out as he takes on some hot questions and even hotter wings with Sean Evans, dishing on everything from smoking weed with Snoop Dogg, to gym selfies with Anderson Cooper.

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  10. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Jeff Ross Gets Roasted by Spicy Wings

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    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. 8.0/10(1 votes)

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

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    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. 8.0/10(1 votes)

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

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    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. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Kevin Hart Catches a High Eating Spicy Wings

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    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. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - Rachael Ray Mainlines Hot Sauce for Thanksgiving

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    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. 8.0/10(1 votes)

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

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    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. 8.0/10(1 votes)

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

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    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. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - Padma Lakshmi Gracefully Destroys Spicy Wings

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    S3:E1

    The wait is over, Hot Ones fans! Sean Evans and the wings of death are back in action for another season, and we're kicking things off with an extra-special guest who is practically synonymous with spice: the one, the only Padma Lakshmi. The Top Chef host, model, and author of The Encyclopedia of Spices and Herbs goes wing-for-wing and dab-for-dab with Sean while discussing everything from her friendship with Shaq, to the most appetizing animal testicles in the game.

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  18. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - Mac DeMarco Tries to Stay Chill While Eating Spicy Wings

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    S3:E6

    Musician, hashtag expert, and Canadian icon Mac DeMarco may be the most laid-back Hot Ones guest of all time. But how chill can you be in the face of Sean Evans' hot questions and even hotter wings? Find out as DeMarco gets pummeled by Scovilles and discusses important matters ranging from his distaste for tour buses, to the exact reason why lighting a fart on fire is funny. Bonus: He brought his mom!

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  19. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - Charlie Sloth Makes His Mum Proud Eating Spicy Wings

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    S3:E8

    As part of the Hot One U.K. tour, we had to link up with "The People's Prince," Charlie Sloth. The man behind the world-famous BBC Radio 1 "Rap Show," as well as the mastermind behind the "Fire in the Booth" freestyle series, tests his no-days-off gumption against the wings of death. Watch the beloved British DJ scale the heights of Mount Scoville while teaching host Sean Evans about U.K. slang and the proper way to dress as a husky man.

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  20. 8.0/10(1 votes)

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

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    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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  21. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - Thomas Middleditch Does Improv While Eating Spicy Wings

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    S3:E18

    Actor Thomas Middleditch is best known for his role as Richard Hendricks on HBO's "Silicon Valley," but true fans know that his roots are in improv theater. Can characters like Joey Tortellini help him make it through the wings of death, or will the Scovilles take him out like they did Silicon Valley co-star T.J. Miller? Find out as Middelditch enters the Hot Ones terrordome for some hot questions and even hotter wings with Sean Evans.

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  22. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - Coyote Peterson Gets STUNG by Spicy Wings

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    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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  23. 8.0/10(1 votes)

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

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    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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  24. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - Millie Bobby Brown Needs a Milkshake While Eating Spicy Wings

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    S18:E2

    Millie Bobby Brown is an actress and producer you know best from her role as Eleven on the seven-time Emmy Award–winning global megahit Stranger Things, now streaming its highly anticipated fourth season on Netflix. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as the "Enola Holmes" star discusses her favorite on-set snack, ranks celebrity eyewear, and talks about doing a "hot lap" with Lewis Hamilton. Plus, a surprise drop-in from Stranger Things co-star Noah Schnapp!

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  25. 8.0/10(1 votes)

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

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    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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  26. 8.0/10(1 votes)

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

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    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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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 N/A and written by N/A, 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".