The Best Episodes of Hot Ones Season 21

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   7.7/10(31 votes)

   #1 - Jason Sudeikis Embraces Da Bomb While Eating Spicy Wings

   S21:E15/25/2023

   Jason Sudeikis is known for his decade on Saturday Night Live, comedy box-office smashes like We're The Millers and Horrible Bosses, and—of course—his role as Ted Lasso in the 11x Emmy Award–winning hit show, now in its third season on Apple TV+. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Sudeikis takes on the wings of death and discusses comedy heroes, Kansas City BBQ, and the connection between magic and improv.

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   7.0/10(33 votes)

   #2 - Julia Louis-Dreyfus Fires Her Publicist While Eating Spicy Wings

   S21:E26/1/2023

   Julia Louis-Dreyfus is one of the most decorated actors in television history, a recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, and the winner of 11 Emmys for her work on Seinfeld, The New Adventures of Old Christine, and Veep. She also stars in the Nicole Holofcner-directed dramatic comedy You Hurt My Feelings, in theaters May 26th. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as JLD takes on the wings of death and discusses Marvel movie magic, the tiny Seinfeld set, and becoming a podcaster.

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   6.6/10(8 votes)

   #3 - Marques Brownlee Short Circuits While Eating Spicy Wings

   S21:E36/6/2023

   Marques Brownlee is BACK for a very special Hot Ones Reunion. For more than a decade, he's been YouTube's tech consigliere with his channel MKBHD, which boasts 17 million subscribers. Check out his podcast Waveform, as well as his brand-new sneaker collaboration with Atoms, the Model 251. But how will he do in Round 2 against the wings of death? Find out as Marques reunites with Sean Evans and discusses tech pet peeves, fast cars, and Mr. Beast's studio.

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   7.3/10(12 votes)

   #4 - Rosalía Can't Stop Laughing While Eating Spicy Wings

   S21:E46/8/2023

   Rosalía is a two-time Grammy Award–winning artist and producer coming off an incredible year that included a 15-country world tour and the release of MOTOMAMI, the album with the highest Metacritic rating of 2022. She is currently on a robust summer festival tour across Europe, and her latest single, TUYA, drops today. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as Rosalía takes on the wings of death and discusses flamenco inspirations, waxes poetic about her favorite painters, and gets an assist from her partner and collaborator, Rauw Alejandro.

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   7.3/10(34 votes)

   #5 - Melissa McCarthy Prepares for the Worst While Eating Spicy Wings

   S21:E56/15/2023

   Melissa McCarthy is an Academy Award-nominated actor whose resume includes everything from beloved TV sitcoms, to record-shattering comedies and acclaimed dramatic performances. You can also catch her as Ursula in Disney's The Little Mermaid, now playing in theaters. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as McCarthy takes on the wings of death and discusses red-carpet tracksuits, Saturday Night Live, and the future of comedies in Hollywood.

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   7.6/10(74 votes)

   #6 - Jennifer Lawrence Sobs in Pain While Eating Spicy Wings

   S21:E66/22/2023

   Jennifer Lawrence is an Academy Award–winning actress you know from films like Silver Lining's Playbook, American Hustle, The Hunger Games, and many more. She also produces and stars in the new comedy, No Hard Feelings, which is set to release in theaters June 23. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as the Hollywood powerhouse takes on the wings of death and discusses on-set injuries, chili-pizza sandwiches, and Will Ferrell's greatest hits.

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   7.7/10(38 votes)

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

   S21:E76/29/2023

   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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   7.6/10(18 votes)

   #8 - Lewis Capaldi Grasps for a Lifeline While Eating Spicy Wings

   S21:E87/6/2023

   Lewis Capaldi is a Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum singer-songwriter who just released his long-awaited sophomore album, Broken By Desire to Be Heavenly Sent. The latest single is "Wish You the Best"—check out the video and bring a box of tissues. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as the Scotsman takes on the wings of death and discusses Celtic FC chants, dating etiquette, and why he's not worried about AI writing Lewis Capaldi songs.

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   6.7/10(17 votes)

   #9 - Harry Kane Takes One for the Team While Eating Spicy Wings

   S21:E97/13/2023

   Harry Kane is a Premier League Golden Boot Award–winning striker for Tottenham, as well as the captain of the England national team and its all-time leading goalscorer. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Kane takes on the wings of death and discusses his partnership with Son Heung-min, his aspirations of being an NFL kicker, and the differences between British and American sports media.

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    7.4/10(22 votes)

    #10 - John Stamos Falls Out of His Chair While Eating Spicy Wings

    S21:E107/20/2023

    John Stamos is an actor, producer, and pop-culture icon you know from shows like Full House, General Hospital, E.R., and many more. His new memoir, If You Would Have Told Me, is due out this October. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Stamos fans out with Sean Evans and shares some of his unbelievable Hollywood stories—from friendships with comic legends like Don Rickles and Bob Saget, to memorable moments with Howard Stern and James Earl Jones.

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    7.6/10(18 votes)

    #11 - Stephen Curry Is on Fire While Eating Spicy Wings

    S21:E117/27/2023

    Stephen Curry is the greatest shooter in NBA history and a four-time champion with a pair of MVPs and nine All-Star game appearances to his name. You can see his journey from overlooked prospect to NBA legend in the new documentary, Underrated, which is now available on Apple TV+. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Steph takes on the wings of death and discusses NBA popcorn power rankings, the shooting mechanics of Klay Thompson, and memorable moments with Kobe Bryant.

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    6.5/10(14 votes)

    #12 - Anitta Lets It Fly While Eating Spicy Wings

    S21:E128/3/2023

    Anitta is a global pop icon, and one of the most decorated and influential artists on the planet. But first and foremost, she's a girl from Rio and she's returning to her Brazilian-funk roots with brand new music, inspired by the favelas where she grew up. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as the Anitta takes on the wings of death and talks about Brazilian snacks, live performances, and staying positive.

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    7.4/10(33 votes)

    #13 - Gal Gadot Does a Spit Take While Eating Spicy Wings

    S21:E138/10/2023

    Gal Gadot is a box-office giant you know from films like Wonder Woman, Batman vs Superman, the Fast & Furious franchise, and many more. You can also catch her starring in the brand-new Netflix spy thriller, Heart of Stone, which is set to begin streaming on August 11th. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as the Hollywood superstar takes on the wings of death and discusses doing her own stunts, vocal warmups, and the keys to great mac and cheese.

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