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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Hot Ones Season 27 Episode 15 - Patrick Schwarzenegger Proves the Naysayers Wrong While Eating Spicy Wings
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Patrick Schwarzenegger Proves the Naysayers Wrong While Eating Spicy Wings

    S27:E15

    Patrick Schwarzenegger is known for his breakout role in The White Lotus, as well as his performances in Daniel Isn't Real, The Staircase, Moxie, and many more. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Schwarzenegger takes on the wings of death and discusses his process for building such a distinctive character like Saxon, his thoughts on what’s missing from current acting class lesson plans, and the art of the perfect pancake.

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  2. Hot Ones Season 23 Episode 12 - Shakira Howls Like a She-Wolf While Eating Spicy Wings
    9.5/10(176 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. Hot Ones Season 24 Episode 12 - Ariana Grande Hits a High Note While Eating Spicy Wings
    8.9/10(38 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. Hot Ones Season 10 Episode 5 - Paul Rudd Does a Historic Dab While Eating Spicy Wings
    8.7/10(100 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. Hot Ones Season 8 Episode 1 - Gordon Ramsay Savagely Critiques Spicy Wings
    8.6/10(160 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. Hot Ones Season 26 Episode 12 - Will Forte Goes For a High Score While Eating Spicy Wings
    8.6/10(18 votes)

    #6 - 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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  7. Hot Ones Season 10 Episode 1 - Shia LaBeouf Sheds a Tear While Eating Spicy Wings
    8.3/10(80 votes)

    #7 - 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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  8. Hot Ones Season 14 Episode 10 - Jeffrey Dean Morgan Can’t Feel His Face While Eating Spicy Wings
    8.3/10(35 votes)

    #8 - 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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  9. Hot Ones Season 17 Episode 12 - Josh Brolin Licks the Palate of Absurdity While Eating Spicy Wings
    8.3/10(27 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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  10. Hot Ones Season 26 Episode 7 - Bill Murray Doesn’t Flinch While Eating Spicy Wings
    8.3/10(26 votes)

    #10 - 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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  11. Hot Ones Season 28 Episode 12 - Winona Ryder Needs More Ice Cream While Eating Spicy Wings
    8.3/10(6 votes)

    #11 - Winona Ryder Needs More Ice Cream While Eating Spicy Wings

    S28:E12

    Winona Ryder is a Golden Globe Award–winning actress, whose career spans everything from director-driven period pieces like Little Women and The Age of Innocence, to nostalgic favorites like Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands, and Heathers. And now she's back with the global Netflix phenomenon Stranger Things, which enters its eagerly-awaited fifth and final season on November 26th. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as Ryder takes on the wings and discusses the genius of Tim Burton, set notes from Martin Scorsese, and the time she tried to jump into a movie-theater screen.

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  12. Hot Ones Season 3 Episode 15 - Guy Fieri Becomes the Mayor of Spicy Wings
    8.1/10(56 votes)

    #12 - Guy Fieri Becomes the Mayor of Spicy Wings

    S3:E15

    Guy Fieri, the Mayor of Flavortown, looks to extend his jurisdiction to Hot Ones county in this out-of-bounds episode of Hot Ones. As he suffers through the likes of Zombie Apocalypse and Da Bomb, the "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" star weighs in on everything from his relationship with Drake, to his status as the Meme God. Winner winner hot wing dinner!

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  13. Hot Ones Season 7 Episode 4 - Adam Carolla Rants Like a Pro While Eating Spicy Wings
    8.1/10(40 votes)

    #13 - Adam Carolla Rants Like a Pro While Eating Spicy Wings

    S7:E4

    Adam Carolla is a radio legend, TV host, filmmaker, and best-selling author—not to mention one of Sean Evans' broadcasting heroes. But how is he with hot food? Find out as the Ace Man looks back on his storied career—including stints at The Man Show and LoveLine—and battles his way through the wings of death. Along the way, the rant king gets going on everything from Kanye West, to iced tea, to the brilliance of crows. If you're hungry for more after the Hot Ones fireworks, you can catch Adam on the Guinness World Record-holding podcast, The Adam Carolla Show.

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  14. Hot Ones Season 22 Episode 11 - Sebastian Maniscalco Is Thankful While Eating Spicy Wings
    8.1/10(18 votes)

    #14 - 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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  15. Hot Ones Season 28 Episode 9 - Rose Byrne Feels Crazy While Eating Spicy Wings
    8.1/10(11 votes)

    #15 - Rose Byrne Feels Crazy While Eating Spicy Wings

    S28:E9

    Rose Byrne is an Emmy– and Golden Globe Award–nominated actress you know from comedies like Bridesmaids, prestige series like Damages, and horror films like Insidious. Her latest project is the critically acclaimed, genre-bending A24 film, If I Had Legs I'd Kick You, which is in theaters now. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as Byrne takes on the wings of death and defends the joys of Vegemite, discusses the art of comedic acting, and reacts to a special message from Conan O'Brien.

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  16. Hot Ones Season 1 Episode 9 - Sean Evans and Chili Klaus Eat the Carolina Reaper, the World's Hottest Chili Pepper | Hot Ones
    7.9/10(43 votes)

    #16 - 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. Hot Ones Season 3 Episode 5 - Charlie Day Learns to Love Ridiculously Spicy Wings
    7.9/10(47 votes)

    #17 - 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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  18. Hot Ones Season 3 Episode 21 - Coyote Peterson Gets STUNG by Spicy Wings
    7.9/10(25 votes)

    #18 - 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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  19. Hot Ones Season 4 Episode 12 - Terry Crews Hallucinates While Eating Spicy Wings
    7.9/10(52 votes)

    #19 - 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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  20. Hot Ones Season 15 Episode 12 - Elijah Wood Tastes the Lava of Mount Doom While Eating Spicy Wings
    7.9/10(28 votes)

    #20 - Elijah Wood Tastes the Lava of Mount Doom While Eating Spicy Wings

    S15:E12

    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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  21. Hot Ones Season 16 Episode 3 - Jon Bernthal Gets Punished by Spicy Wings
    7.9/10(22 votes)

    #21 - Jon Bernthal Gets Punished by Spicy Wings

    S16:E3

    Jon Bernthal is an actor you know from films like Fury and Ford v Ferrari, as well as megahit TV shows like The Punisher and The Walking Dead. You can catch him this fall in the much buzzed-about King Richard on November 19th, as well as the Sopranos prequel The Many Saints of Newark, in theaters and streaming on HBO Max now. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Bernthal takes on the wings of death and discusses close encounters with Brad Pitt, the best boxing movies of all time, and much more.

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  22. Hot Ones Season 17 Episode 7 - Colin Farrell Searches for Meaning in the Pain of Spicy Wings
    7.9/10(33 votes)

    #22 - 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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  23. Hot Ones Season 19 Episode 5 - Cate Blanchett Pretends No One's Watching While Eating Spicy Wings
    7.9/10(30 votes)

    #23 - Cate Blanchett Pretends No One's Watching While Eating Spicy Wings

    S19:E5

    Cate Blanchett is one of the most decorated and accomplished actors of our generation, with a resume that includes more than 70 films and 20-plus theater productions, along with multiple Golden Globe and Academy Awards. Her latest project is the Todd Field-written and -directed psychological drama, TÁR, in select theaters now, with a wider release scheduled for October 28th. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as the Hollywood icon takes on the wing of death and discusses Lord of the Rings, scary movies to watch on Halloween, and her problem with magicians.

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  24. Hot Ones Season 20 Episode 1 - Anna Kendrick Gets the Giggles While Eating Spicy Wings
    7.9/10(45 votes)

    #24 - 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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  25. Hot Ones Season 20 Episode 4 - Austin Butler Searches for Comfort While Eating Spicy Wings
    7.9/10(20 votes)

    #25 - 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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Best Episodes Summary

"Patrick Schwarzenegger Proves the Naysayers Wrong While 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 8/22/2025. This episode scored 0.5 points higher than the second highest rated, "Shakira Howls Like a She-Wolf While Eating Spicy Wings".