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The Best Episodes of Hot Ones Season 17

Every episode of Hot Ones Season 17 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Hot Ones Season 17!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Hot Ones Season 17 Episode 1 - Seth Rogen Scorches His Tongue While Eating Spicy Wings
    7.2/10(24 votes)

    #1 - Seth Rogen Scorches His Tongue While Eating Spicy Wings

    S17:E1

    Seth Rogen is an actor and filmmaker who’s been a leading comedic presence in Hollywood for damn near 20 years. He has a pair of highly anticipated projects on the way, including the Hulu limited series Pam & Tommy, which is set to release on February 2nd. He’s also got The Boys Presents: Diabolical, an animated anthology series set in the universe of the Emmy-nominated hit series The Boys premiering exclusively on Prime Video March 4th. But how is he with spicy food? As both a Hot Ones and Truth or Dab veteran, we’ve seen Rogen battle the Scovilles before, but now he takes on a brand-new hot sauce lineup in his first solo episode!

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  2. Hot Ones Season 17 Episode 2 - Tracee Ellis Ross Calls for Her Mommy While Eating Spicy Wings
    7.5/10(14 votes)

    #2 - Tracee Ellis Ross Calls for Her Mommy While Eating Spicy Wings

    S17:E2

    Tracee Ellis Ross is a Golden Globe Award–winning actress and queen of the sitcom. Her 20 year-plus career includes everything from hit TV shows and films, to a People’s Choice Fashion Icon award. She also stars in Black-ish, currently in its ninth and farewell season, Tuesday nights on ABC. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as Tracee takes on the wings of death and discusses nights out with Naomi Campbell, the joys of mini bagels, and much more.

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  3. Hot Ones Season 17 Episode 3 - Ed Helms Needs a Mouth Medic While Eating Spicy Wings
    7.7/10(19 votes)

    #3 - Ed Helms Needs a Mouth Medic While Eating Spicy Wings

    S17:E3

    Ed Helms is an actor and comedian whose credits include some of the most successful comedies of all time, including The Office, Daily Show, and The Hangover trilogy. His latest project is True Story with Ed and Randall, an original comedy series streaming exclusively on Peacock. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as the man behind Andy Bernard discusses banjos, boiled peanuts, and the art of the ad read.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Hot Ones Season 17 Episode 4 - Sebastian Stan Learns About Himself While Eating Spicy Wings
    7.5/10(18 votes)

    #4 - Sebastian Stan Learns About Himself While Eating Spicy Wings

    S17:E4

    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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  5. Hot Ones Season 17 Episode 5 - Andrew Zimmern Has a Bucket List Moment While Eating Spicy Wings
    6.9/10(10 votes)

    #5 - Andrew Zimmern Has a Bucket List Moment While Eating Spicy Wings

    S17:E5

    Andrew Zimmern is a chef, restaurateur, author, and Emmy Award–winning food TV pioneer. You can catch his latest series, Family Dinner with Andrew Zimmern, Sunday nights on Magnolia Network, and Wild Game Kitchen is coming later this year to Outdoor Channel. But how is he with spicy food? Zimmern may have traveled the globe eating chilies in Northern Thailand and mala hot pot in Chengdu, but he's never faced hot sauces like Da Bomb and The Last Dab Apollo. Watch him check "Hot Ones" off his bucket list and share wisdom on everything from the cultural significance of supermarkets, to how birria tacos took over social media.

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  6. Hot Ones Season 17 Episode 6 - Dave Grohl Makes a New Friend While Eating Spicy Wings
    7.4/10(46 votes)

    #6 - 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.

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

    #7 - 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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  8. Hot Ones Season 17 Episode 8 - Courteney Cox Becomes Friends With Spicy Wings
    6.7/10(18 votes)

    #8 - Courteney Cox Becomes Friends With Spicy Wings

    S17:E8

    Courteney Cox is an actress and director you know from gargantuan hits including Friends, Scream, Cougar Town, and many more. She recently launched her home beauty brand called Homecourt, and she also stars alongside Greg Kinnear in the new comedy-horror series Shining Vale, which is set to premiere on Starz March 6th. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as Cox takes on the wings of death and discusses dinner with Michael Jordan, the pros and cons of having Ed Sheeran as a houseguest, and the enduring appeal of Friends.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Hot Ones Season 17 Episode 9 - Jacob Elordi Feels Euphoric While Eating Spicy Wings
    7.1/10(11 votes)

    #9 - Jacob Elordi Feels Euphoric While Eating Spicy Wings

    S17:E9

    Jacob Elordi is an actor you know from his role as Nate Jacobs in the Emmy Award–winning, megahit HBO series Euphoria. His latest project is the film Deep Water, an Adrian Lyne–directed psychological thriller set to hit Hulu on March 18th. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as the Australian superstar takes on the wings of death and discusses the influence of Marlon Brando, sitting courtside at MSG with Simu Liu, and rock-bottom auditions.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Hot Ones Season 17 Episode 10 - Pusha T Has Beef with Spicy Wings
    6.0/10(8 votes)

    #10 - Pusha T Has Beef with Spicy Wings

    S17:E10

    Pusha T is a 5x Grammy Award–nominated artist whose last record, Daytona, was up for Rap Album of the Year. Last month, he released his new single "Diet Coke," which hopefully means a new Pusha T album of the year contender is coming soon. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as King Push battles the wings of death and discusses the art of rap beef, the enduring appeal of Acura Legend Coupes, and his favorite Biggie line.

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  11. Hot Ones Season 17 Episode 11 - Leslie Mann Gets Revenge While Eating Spicy Wings
    6.9/10(17 votes)

    #11 - Leslie Mann Gets Revenge While Eating Spicy Wings

    S17:E11

    Leslie Mann is an actress whose credits include some of the biggest comedy films of the last 25 years, from Knocked Up and The 40 Year Old Virgin, to Funny People and Blockers. Her latest project is the meta comedy The Bubble, which is set to hit Netflix on April 1st. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as the queen of dramatic comedy takes on the wings death and calls out Hot Ones creator Chris Schonberger for all the pain he's inflicted on celebrity tongues.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Hot Ones Season 17 Episode 12 - Josh Brolin Licks the Palate of Absurdity While Eating Spicy Wings
    8.3/10(27 votes)

    #12 - 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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Season 17 Ratings Summary

"Seth Rogen Scorches His Tongue While Eating Spicy Wings" is the best rated episode of "Hot Ones" season 17. It scored 7.2/10 based on 24 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/20/2022. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Tracee Ellis Ross Calls for Her Mommy While Eating Spicy Wings".