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The Best Episodes of Hot Ones

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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 Shakira Howls Like a She-Wolf While Eating Spicy Wings
    9.6/10(132 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 Lisa Dances Through the Pain While Eating Spicy Wings
    8.9/10(21 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. Background image for Gordon Ramsay Savagely Critiques Spicy Wings
    8.7/10(137 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. Background image for Paul Rudd Does a Historic Dab While Eating Spicy Wings
    8.7/10(91 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. Background image for Aaron Paul Gets Broken Bad While Eating Spicy Wings
    8.6/10(5 votes)

    #5 - Aaron Paul Gets Broken Bad While Eating Spicy Wings

    S27:E1

    Aaron Paul is a three-time Emmy Award–winning actor you know from his iconic performance as Jesse Pinkman in Breaking Bad. Check out Dos Hombres mezcal for your smooth and smoky cocktails this summer, and catch his starring role in the sci-fi thriller, Ash, which is now available on demand and streaming. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Paul takes on the wings of death and discusses Breaking Bad lore, Bryan Cranston's most memorable on-set pranks, and his appearance on The Price Is Right.

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  6. Background image for Jeffrey Dean Morgan Can’t Feel His Face While Eating Spicy Wings
    8.5/10(28 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 Ariana Grande Hits a High Note While Eating Spicy Wings
    8.5/10(15 votes)

    #7 - 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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  9. Background image for Paul Mescal Is a Big Brave Strong Boy While Eating Spicy Wings
    8.5/10(13 votes)

    #8 - Paul Mescal Is a Big Brave Strong Boy While Eating Spicy Wings

    S25:E9

    Paul Mescal is an Academy Award–nominated actor you know from his acclaimed performances in films like Aftersun and All of Us Strangers, as well as the BBC breakout hit Normal People. He also stars in the Ridley Scott–directed Gladiator 2, which is set to release in theaters on November 22nd. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Mescal takes on the wings of death and discusses his bond with Colin Farrell, his favorite Irish slang, and the culinary merits of Chicken Shop Date.

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  10. Background image for Dave Grohl Makes a New Friend While Eating Spicy Wings
    8.4/10(32 votes)

    #9 - Dave Grohl Makes a New Friend While Eating Spicy Wings

    S17:E6

    Dave Grohl is one of the most requested Hot Ones guests of all time. He's also a 16-time Grammy Award–winning artist whose storied career in music has been immortalized in the Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame on two separate occasions. He has a recently released New York Times best-selling book as well, The Storyteller - Tales Of Life And Music, and—get this!—a comedy horror movie starring the Foo Fighters is on the way: Studio 666, which is set to release in theaters on February 25th. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as the rock legend takes on the wings of death and discusses the best drummers of all time, the art of the cover song, and why doing Hot Ones has been on his bucket list.

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  11. Background image for Josh Brolin Licks the Palate of Absurdity While Eating Spicy Wings
    8.4/10(20 votes)

    #10 - 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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  12. Background image for Will Forte Goes For a High Score While Eating Spicy Wings
    8.4/10(9 votes)

    #11 - 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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  13. Background image for Shia LaBeouf Sheds a Tear While Eating Spicy Wings
    8.3/10(73 votes)

    #12 - 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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  14. Background image for Pedro Pascal Cries from His Head While Eating Spicy Wings
    8.3/10(48 votes)

    #13 - Pedro Pascal Cries from His Head While Eating Spicy Wings

    S20:E7

    Pedro Pascal is an actor you know from a string of massive global hits over the last decade, including Game of Thrones, Narcos, and The Last of Us. Currently, he stars in the much anticipated third season of The Mandalorian, streaming now on Disney+. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Pascal takes on the wings of death and talks about epic on-screen deaths, working with Baby Yoda, and his unapologetic take on Mexican food in New York City.

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  15. Background image for Bill Murray Doesn’t Flinch While Eating Spicy Wings
    8.3/10(18 votes)

    #14 - 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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  16. Background image for John Mulaney Seeks the Truth While Eating Spicy Wings
    8.2/10(30 votes)

    #15 - John Mulaney Seeks the Truth While Eating Spicy Wings

    S21:E7

    John Mulaney is an Emmy Award–winning writer and comedian who rose to prominence during his time at Saturday Night Live. In the time since, he's done everything from an acclaimed Broadway show, to a children's musical and a number of beloved comedy specials, including his latest, Baby J, which is now available to stream on Netflix. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Mulaney takes on the wings of death and discusses the perils of fish food, the writers strike, and the influence of Chris Rock. Happy 300th episode of Hot Ones, Spice Lords!

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  17. Background image for John Oliver Fears for Humanity While Eating Spicy Wings
    8.2/10(29 votes)

    #16 - John Oliver Fears for Humanity While Eating Spicy Wings

    S23:E2

    John Oliver is the Peabody Award–winning host of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, a show that's won more than two dozen Emmys since premiering in 2014. Catch new episodes Sunday nights on HBO at 11:00 ET, with past episodes canonized rather conveniently right here on YouTube. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as the former Daily Show correspondent discusses the problems with cable news, his love for the Muppets, and his iconic (in his own mind) free kick in Soweto.

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  18. Background image for Key & Peele Lose Their Minds Eating Spicy Wings
    8.1/10(61 votes)

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

    #18 - 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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  20. Background image for Questlove Refuses Defeat While Eating Spicy Wings
    8.1/10(13 votes)

    #19 - Questlove Refuses Defeat While Eating Spicy Wings

    S26:E3

    Questlove is a six-time Grammy Award–winning musician, an Oscar Award–winning director, and the renowned drummer of The Roots. His latest documentaries are Sly Lives!, chronicling the legendary musician Sly Stone, set to drop on Hulu/Disney+ February 13th; and 50 Years of SNL Music, where he's unpacking the five decade–long history of music in Studio 8H is now available on Peacock. But how is he with spicy wings? Find out as Quest takes on the wings of death and discusses high-school talent show battles against Boyz II Men, celebrates his birthday in fiery fashion, and gets a post-game pep talk from Jimmy Fallon.

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  21. Background image for Eric Andre Turns into Tay Zonday While Eating Spicy Wings
    8.0/10(42 votes)

    #20 - 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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  22. Background image for Charlize Theron Takes a Rorschach Test While Eating Spicy Wings
    8.0/10(58 votes)

    #21 - Charlize Theron Takes a Rorschach Test While Eating Spicy Wings

    S5:E8

    Charlize Theron is an Oscar-winning actress, humanitarian, and Hollywood superstar. But how is she with hot food? Find out as the Gringo star tests her spice credentials against the wings of death on Hot Ones. As she struggles through the Scoville onslaught, Theron teaches Sean some South African slang, breaks down her reality-TV obsession, and takes the spiciest Rorschach test in history.

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  23. Background image for Matt Damon Sweats from His Scalp While Eating Spicy Wings
    8.0/10(24 votes)

    #22 - Matt Damon Sweats from His Scalp While Eating Spicy Wings

    S15:E11

    Matt Damon is an Academy Award-winning actor who has been in some of the most iconic films of the past 25 years—from Good Will Hunting to Saving Private Ryan, to the Bourne film series and many more. His latest is the Tom McCarthy–directed crime drama, Stillwater, which is out now. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Damon takes on the wings of death and discusses his vast filmography, his love for Bill Burr, and his showdown with Phil Jackson at the 2008 NBA Finals.

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  24. Background image for Colin Farrell Searches for Meaning in the Pain of Spicy Wings
    8.0/10(29 votes)

    #23 - 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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  25. Background image for Sean Evans and Chili Klaus Eat the Carolina Reaper, the World's Hottest Chili Pepper | Hot Ones
    7.9/10(37 votes)

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

    #25 - 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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Best Episodes Summary

"Shakira Howls Like a She-Wolf While Eating Spicy Wings" is the best rated episode of "Hot Ones". It scored 9.6/10 based on 132 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, "Lisa Dances Through the Pain While Eating Spicy Wings".