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The Best Episodes of Hot Ones Season 18

Every episode of Hot Ones Season 18 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Hot Ones Season 18!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Hot Ones Season 18 Episode 1 - Post Malone Has His Brain Hacked by Spicy Wings
    7.3/10(20 votes)

    #1 - Post Malone Has His Brain Hacked by Spicy Wings

    S18:E1

    Post Malone makes his triumphant return for the Season 18 Hot Ones premiere! Posty cemented his place in Hot Ones history when he first sat down with Sean Evans five years ago, so you already know how he is with spicy food. But now he's back, having smashed Billboard and streaming records as one of the highest-selling musicians of the last decade. And his long-awaited album, Twelve Carat Toothache, is coming soon. Watch as two brothers in spice reunite over a brand-new hot sauce lineup and discuss everything from ghosts, to Magic the Gathering, to the state of the music industry.

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  2. Hot Ones Season 18 Episode 2 - Millie Bobby Brown Needs a Milkshake While Eating Spicy Wings
    7.4/10(34 votes)

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

    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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  3. Hot Ones Season 18 Episode 3 - Queen Latifah Sets It Off While Eating Spicy Wings
    7.5/10(20 votes)

    #3 - Queen Latifah Sets It Off While Eating Spicy Wings

    S18:E3

    Queen Latifah is a Grammy- and Emmy-winning, Oscar-nominated, multi-hyphenate pop culture icon who's been entertaining audiences for more than 30 years. You can catch her starring alongside Adam Sandler in her latest film, Hustle, which is set to release on Netflix June 8th. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as QL takes on the wings of death and shares Tupac memories, discusses her love for Rock N' Jock, and reminisces about Set It Off.

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  4. Hot Ones Season 18 Episode 4 - Kevin Bacon Needs Six Degrees of Separation from Spicy Wings
    7.1/10(21 votes)

    #4 - Kevin Bacon Needs Six Degrees of Separation from Spicy Wings

    S18:E4

    Kevin Bacon is a Golden Globe Award–winning actor with countless classics over the course of more than 40 years in the show business, including A Few Good Men, Footloose, Mystic River, and many more. These days, you can catch him starring in the acclaimed crime-drama City on a Hill, which begins its third season on Showtime Sunday, July 10th. But how is he with spicy food? Find out at the Hollywood icon spins yarns from his storied career about everything from Studio 54, to training for Apollo 13, to his favorite film soundtracks.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Hot Ones Season 18 Episode 5 - Khloé Kardashian Holds Back Tears While Eating Spicy Wings
    7.1/10(20 votes)

    #5 - Khloé Kardashian Holds Back Tears While Eating Spicy Wings

    S18:E5

    Khloé Kardashian is a pop-culture icon whose life is back in the spotlight with the family's brand new streaming series, The Kardashians, currently on Hulu. She's also the co-founder of the Good American fashion brand—keep an eye out for their recently launched collaboration with Zara. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as KoKo takes on the wings of death and discusses the telltale tricks of reality TV, paparazzi evasion tactics, and her iconic Complex magazine cover.

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  6. Hot Ones Season 18 Episode 6 - Andrew Callaghan Goes for the Marrow While Eating Spicy Wings
    6.8/10(10 votes)

    #6 - Andrew Callaghan Goes for the Marrow While Eating Spicy Wings

    S18:E6

    Andrew Callaghan is a journalist you know best from his work on Channel 5 News, which ranges from gonzo profiles of Florida Man folk heroes, to boots-on-the-ground field pieces in war-torn Ukraine. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Callaghan takes on the wings of death and discusses his unique reporting style, breaks down the decline of traditional media, and even spits some Trek God bars for the people. Subscribe to Channel 5 News now!

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  7. Hot Ones Season 18 Episode 7 - Tessa Thompson Feels Alive While Eating Spicy Wings
    7.3/10(20 votes)

    #7 - Tessa Thompson Feels Alive While Eating Spicy Wings

    S18:E7

    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. Hot Ones Season 18 Episode 8 - Gabriel Iglesias Feels Cursed by Spicy Wings
    7.4/10(17 votes)

    #8 - Gabriel Iglesias Feels Cursed by Spicy Wings

    S18:E8

    Gabriel Iglesias is BACK for a very special Hot Ones Reunion. He's a stand-up comedian coming off a historic sold-out performance at Dodgers Stadium earlier this year; his own sitcom, Mr. Iglesias, is streaming on Netflix, and if we're lucky, there will be more specials on the way soon. But how will he do in Round 2 against the wings of death? Find out as Fluffy breaks down his car collection, explains why The Rock would make a great comedian, and taste tests the brand-new Pringles Scorchin' x Hot Ones collab—available now at a store near you!

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  9. Hot Ones Season 18 Episode 9 - Daniel Kaluuya Listens to His Ego While Eating Spicy Wings
    7.2/10(29 votes)

    #9 - Daniel Kaluuya Listens to His Ego While Eating Spicy Wings

    S18:E9

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Hot Ones Season 18 Episode 10 - Bear Grylls Battles for Survival Against Spicy Wings
    7.0/10(17 votes)

    #10 - Bear Grylls Battles for Survival Against Spicy Wings

    S18:E10

    Bear Grylls is an adventurer, best-selling author, and the battle-tested host of a number of hit shows, including Running Wild With Bear Grylls, which returns July 25th on National Geographic. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Bear takes on the steak tips of death in an ultra-carnivorous version of the Hot Ones gauntlet. While battling the spice, the adrenaline junky discusses harrowing wilderness moments, the evolution of mountaineering, and the greatest adventure novel of all time.

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  11. Hot Ones Season 18 Episode 11 - Mark Rober Gives Up on Science While Eating Spicy Wings
    6.8/10(13 votes)

    #11 - Mark Rober Gives Up on Science While Eating Spicy Wings

    S18:E11

    Mark Rober is a NASA engineer-turned-YouTube juggernaut whose videos range from building the world's largest Super Soaker, to the annual porch-pirate glitter-bomb holiday extravaganza. He also has a new project on the way called Mark Rober's Revengineers, a hidden-camera, science-focused prank show coming soon to Discovery Channel. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Rober takes on the wings of death and throws the kitchen sink of antidotes at them, attempting—unsuccessfully—to use science to escape the heat.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Hot Ones Season 18 Episode 12 - Lizzo Earns Her Hot Sauce Crown While Eating Spicy Wings
    7.1/10(19 votes)

    #12 - Lizzo Earns Her Hot Sauce Crown While Eating Spicy Wings

    S18:E12

    Lizzo is a three-time Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter, and it’s likely she'll be adding a few more of those trophies to the mantle with her latest album, Special. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as the “About Damn Time” hitmaker takes on the wings of death and discusses music theory, red-carpet fashion, Coldplay, and so much more.

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  13. Hot Ones Season 18 Episode 13 - Neil Patrick Harris Needs Magic to Escape Spicy Wings
    7.2/10(24 votes)

    #13 - Neil Patrick Harris Needs Magic to Escape Spicy Wings

    S18:E13

    Neil Patrick Harris is an Emmy Award–winning actor who has entertained audiences for decades on everything from acclaimed sitcoms, to Broadway shows. You can check out his Wondercade newsletter for weekly odds and ends from the brain of NPH, and stream his new comedy series, Uncoupled, on Netflix. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as the multi-talented star takes on the wings of death and discusses everything from magic history, to hosting the Tony Awards, to the enduring appeal of How I Met Your Mother. It's the Season 18 finale—let's go!

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Season 18 Ratings Summary

"Post Malone Has His Brain Hacked by Spicy Wings" is the best rated episode of "Hot Ones" season 18. It scored 7.3/10 based on 20 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/26/2022. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Millie Bobby Brown Needs a Milkshake While Eating Spicy Wings".