9.7/10107 votesLoading...#1 - Shakira Howls Like a She-Wolf While Eating Spicy Wings
Season 23 Episode 12 - Aired 4/4/2024
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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8.9/1025 votesLoading...#2 - Jeffrey Dean Morgan Can’t Feel His Face While Eating Spicy Wings
Season 14 Episode 10 - Aired 4/1/2021
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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8.8/1086 votesLoading...#3 - Paul Rudd Does a Historic Dab While Eating Spicy Wings
Season 10 Episode 5 - Aired 10/17/2019
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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8.8/1017 votesLoading...#4 - Josh Brolin Licks the Palate of Absurdity While Eating Spicy Wings
Season 17 Episode 12 - Aired 4/7/2022
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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8.7/10134 votesLoading...#5 - Gordon Ramsay Savagely Critiques Spicy Wings
Season 8 Episode 1 - Aired 1/24/2019
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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8.7/1029 votesLoading...#6 - Dave Grohl Makes a New Friend While Eating Spicy Wings
Season 17 Episode 6 - Aired 2/24/2022
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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8.6/1011 votesLoading...#7 - Sebastian Stan Learns About Himself While Eating Spicy Wings
Season 17 Episode 4 - Aired 2/10/2022
Sebastian Stan is an actor you know from his work as The Winter Soldier in the Marvel Cinematic Universe; I, Tonya; Political Animals; and many more. His latest projects are the much buzzed-about Pam & Tommy, currently streaming on Hulu, and the upcoming film Fresh, which is set to release March 4th on Hulu. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Stan battles the wings of death and discusses his experience playing Tommy Lee, his bromance with Anthony Mackie, and his love affair with New York City.
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8.6/1019 votesLoading...#8 - David Blaine Does Magic While Eating Spicy Wings
Season 19 Episode 1 - Aired 9/29/2022
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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8.6/1040 votesLoading...#9 - Pedro Pascal Cries from His Head While Eating Spicy Wings
Season 20 Episode 7 - Aired 3/9/2023
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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8.5/1013 votesLoading...#10 - Ariana Grande Hits a High Note While Eating Spicy Wings
Season 24 Episode 12 - Aired 8/8/2024
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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8.4/1071 votesLoading...#11 - Shia LaBeouf Sheds a Tear While Eating Spicy Wings
Season 10 Episode 1 - Aired 9/19/2019
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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8.4/1018 votesLoading...#12 - Elijah Wood Tastes the Lava of Mount Doom While Eating Spicy Wings
Season 15 Episode 12 - Aired 8/12/2021
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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8.4/1024 votesLoading...#13 - Colin Farrell Searches for Meaning in the Pain of Spicy Wings
Season 17 Episode 7 - Aired 3/3/2022
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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8.4/1036 votesLoading...#14 - Jenna Ortega Doesn’t Flinch While Eating Spicy Wings
Season 20 Episode 6 - Aired 3/2/2023
Jenna Ortega is a Golden Globe-nominated actor you know from acclaimed films like X and The Fallout, as well as the massive global Netflix hit Wednesday. She also stars in Scream VI, the latest chapter in the iconic slasher franchise, which is set to release in theaters March 10th. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as Ortega takes on the wings of death and discusses the genius of Tim Burton, tired Gen-Z tropes, and the art of a good horror chase scene.
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8.4/105 votesLoading...#15 - ROSÉ Needs a Stress Ball While Eating Spicy Wings
Season 25 Episode 8 - Aired 11/7/2024
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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8.4/108 votesLoading...#16 - Paul Mescal Is a Big Brave Strong Boy While Eating Spicy Wings
Season 25 Episode 9 - Aired 11/14/2024
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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8.3/1020 votesLoading...#17 - Binging with Babish Gets a Tattoo While Eating Spicy Wings
Season 9 Episode 8 - Aired 7/18/2019
Binging with Babish (also known as Andrew Rea) is best known for his extremely popular cooking channel, where he whips up iconic dishes inspired by television and film. He also has a new cookbook on the way called "Binging With Babish: 100 Recipes Recreated from Your Favorite TV Shows and Movies" (October 22), with a foreword from Jon Favreau—and a blurb by Sean Evans! But how is he with spicy food? Find out in this much-anticipated meeting of two bald YouTube juggernauts. In addition to special cameos from the likes of Rhett (Good Mythical Morning), Marques Brownlee (MKBHD), and Brad Leone (Bon Appetit), this episode is full of firsts—the first guest to make his own wings, the first guest to eat candle wax, and the first guest to get a tattoo on the show!
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8.3/107 votesLoading...#18 - Ice Spice Gets Melted By Spicy Wings
Season 23 Episode 11 - Aired 3/28/2024
Ice Spice is a Grammy-nominated artist who has broken all kinds of Billboard and streaming records with hits like "Munch" and "Karma." Her highly anticipated debut album, Y2K, is set to drop very soon. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as Ice Spice takes on the wings of death and discusses the "car test" for hit records, her partnership with Riot, and Bronx slang.
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8.2/1056 votesLoading...#19 - Key & Peele Lose Their Minds Eating Spicy Wings
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 4/28/2016
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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8.2/1040 votesLoading...#20 - Eric Andre Turns into Tay Zonday While Eating Spicy Wings
Season 2 Episode 20 - Aired 8/4/2016
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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8.2/1014 votesLoading...#21 - Superfan Brett Baker Grills Sean Evans Over Spicy Wings
Season 3 Episode 23 - Aired 6/22/2017
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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8.2/1022 votesLoading...#22 - Matt Damon Sweats from His Scalp While Eating Spicy Wings
Season 15 Episode 11 - Aired 8/5/2021
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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8.2/1014 votesLoading...#23 - Tessa Thompson Feels Alive While Eating Spicy Wings
Season 18 Episode 7 - Aired 7/7/2022
Tessa Thompson is an actress whose resume runs the gamut from critically acclaimed indies, to box office–shattering blockbusters—including Westworld, Creed, Thor, and many others. And on that topic, you can catch her role as Valkyrie in the latest Marvel release, Thor: Love and Thunder, coming to theaters July 8th. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as Thompson takes on the wings of death and discusses Shakespeare, goats, and why Elizabeth Olsen is her favorite Hot Ones episode.
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8.2/1019 votesLoading...#24 - Daniel Kaluuya Listens to His Ego While Eating Spicy Wings
Season 18 Episode 9 - Aired 7/14/2022
Daniel Kaluuya is an Academy Award–winning actor you know from acclaimed performances in Black Panther, Get Out, Judas and the Black Messiah, and many more. His latest project is the Jordan Peele–written and directed sci-fi horror film Nope, which is set to hit theaters July 22nd. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Kaluuya takes on the wings of death and discusses British slang, the influence of Beanie Sigel, and how hot sauce could be a hack for actors.
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8.2/1019 votesLoading...#25 - Viola Davis Gives a Master Class While Eating Spicy Wings
Season 19 Episode 3 - Aired 10/13/2022
Viola Davis is one of most decorated actors of the 21st century, from the Broadway stage to Emmy– and Academy Award–winning performances in TV and film. Her memoir, "Finding Me," topped the best sellers list earlier this year, and she has a brand-new film—the historical epic, The Woman King—now playing exclusively in theaters. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as the living legend gives a master class on everything from developing characters like Annalise Keating, to nailing auditions and understanding the meaning of life.
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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 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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Best Episodes Summary
"Shakira Howls Like a She-Wolf While Eating Spicy Wings" is the best rated episode of "Hot Ones". It scored 9.7/10 based on 107 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 4/4/2024. This episode scored 0.8 points higher than the second highest rated, "Jeffrey Dean Morgan Can’t Feel His Face While Eating Spicy Wings".