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The Best Episodes of Hot Ones Season 22

Every episode of Hot Ones Season 22 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Hot Ones Season 22!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Hot Ones Season 22 Episode 11 - Sebastian Maniscalco Is Thankful While Eating Spicy Wings
    8.1/10(18 votes)

    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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  2. Hot Ones Season 22 Episode 7 - Tony Hawk Embraces the Pain While Eating Spicy Wings
    7.7/10(20 votes)

    S22:E7

    Tony Hawk is the consigliere of skateboarding and an icon of pop culture. He's got more than a dozen X-Games medals, was named the top vert skater every year from 1984 to 1996, and boasts one of the most commercially and critically successful video-game franchises of all time, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as The Birdman makes his triumphant return to Hot Ones and takes on not only the wings of death, but also the brand-new Hot Ones Hot Pockets—now available nationwide. Along the way, he discusses the evolution of skate slang, tales from the grommet come-up, and the Space Jam follow-up that almost was.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Hot Ones Season 22 Episode 1 - *NSYNC Breaks Another Record While Eating Spicy Wings
    7.5/10(29 votes)

    S22:E1

    *NSYNC is back, baby—and the iconic boy band is kicking off Season 22 of Hot Ones in epic fashion! Justin Timberlake, Chris Kirkpatrick, JC Chasez, Lance Bass, and Joey Fatone have sold more than 70 million records, toured the world, and endured as one of the defining pop groups of a generation. They're reunited not only for this record-breaking episode (most wings on the table!), but also with a brand-new single, "Better Place," dropping September 29. But how are they with spicy food? Find out as Timberlake and Fatone take on the gauntlet for a second time, and the rest of the band joins them to discuss live-show malfunctions, crazy fan stories, and the definitive Mount Rushmore of *NSYNC songs.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Hot Ones Season 22 Episode 8 - Amelia Dimoldenberg Goes on a Date With Spicy Wings
    7.5/10(15 votes)

    S22:E8

    Amelia Dimoldenberg is the host of Chicken Shop Date, probably the best chicken-based talk show on the internet. Check out the Amelia Dimoldenberg YouTube channel to binge the catalog, and don't miss the equally hilarious Amelia's Cooking Show. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as Amelia swaps plain nuggets for the wings of death and discusses the art of the red carpet interview, the rise of her YouTube channel, and the many synergies between Hot Ones and Chicken Shop Date.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Hot Ones Season 22 Episode 3 - Bobby Flay Throws Down Against Spicy Wings
    7.4/10(18 votes)

    S22:E3

    Bobby Flay is Emmy Award–winning food TV pioneer and acclaimed restaurateur. Catch him Tuesdays on the Food Network with Bobby's Triple Threat, and then again on Thursdays with Beat Bobby Flay. He also has a cat food line called Made by Nacho and, of course, Bobby's Burgers with multiple locations across the country. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as the O.G. American Iron Chef taps into his chili pepper–infused culinary roots and takes on the wings of death while discussing New York Times restaurant critics, the evolution of Food Network, and cooking for Drake.

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  6. Hot Ones Season 22 Episode 6 - Flea Is Red Hot While Eating Spicy Wings
    7.4/10(16 votes)

    S22:E6

    Flea is a six-time Grammy Award–winning artist, author of the 2019 memoir Acid For the Children, and a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as the founding member of the Red Hot Chili Peppers takes on the wings of death and discusses the power of art, old Hollywood lore, and his enduring love for the Los Angeles Lakers.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Hot Ones Season 22 Episode 12 - Sterling K. Brown Performs Shakespeare While Eating Spicy Wings
    7.4/10(21 votes)

    S22:E12

    Sterling K. Brown is an Emmy, SAG, and Golden Globe Award–winning actor you know from beloved TV and film projects like This Is Us and Black Panther. He's also got a pair of acclaimed films this year—Biosphere, out now on AMC+, and the Cord Jefferson–directed satirical drama, American Fiction, coming in December. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as the veteran thespian takes on the wings of death and discusses on-screen deaths, the G.O.A.T. football movies, and his enduring love of Shakespeare.

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  8. Hot Ones Season 22 Episode 9 - Louis Theroux Attacks the Shark While Eating Spicy Wings
    7.1/10(15 votes)

    S22:E9

    Louis Theroux is a BAFTA Award-winning documentarian and journalist who has immersed himself in some of the most dangerous, complicated, and controversial aspects of the human experience. And this fall, he has a series of six interviews coming to BBC Two with well-known personalities like Anthony Joshua and Dame Joan Collins. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Louis takes on the wings of death and discusses his Mount Rushmore of documentary films, his wildest behind-the-scenes moments, and the virality of his "My Money Don't Jiggle Jiggle" rap on Chicken Shop Date.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Hot Ones Season 22 Episode 5 - Mick Foley Has an Inferno Match Against Spicy Wings
    6.8/10(20 votes)

    S22:E5

    Mick Foley is a WWE Hall of Famer, a New York Times best-selling author, and host of the Foley Is Pod podcast. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as The Hardcore Legend puts it all on the line in a Battle Royale against the wings of death and discusses the origins of Mankind, classic Hallmark Christmas movies, and behind-the-scenes wrestling lore.

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  10. Hot Ones Season 22 Episode 2 - Cardi B Tries Not to Panic While Eating Spicy Wings
    6.7/10(20 votes)

    S22:E2

    Cardi B is a Grammy Award–winning artist with more #1 singles than any other woman in hip-hop history. Her latest hit with Megan Thee Stallion is called "Bongos" and is available everywhere now. But how is she with spicy food? Find as Cardi takes on the wings of death and discusses the art of a rap intro song, her admiration for Rihanna, the possibility of alien life, and her undying love for FDR.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Hot Ones Season 22 Episode 13 - Mark Ruffalo Suffers for His Art While Eating Spicy Wings
    6.7/10(28 votes)

    S22:E13

    Mark Ruffalo is one of the most prolific and celebrated actors of our time—from the theater stage, to Oscar-winning dramas, to iconic rom-coms and Marvel blockbusters. His latest project is Poor Things, the Yorgos Lanthimos-directed dark comedy opening in theaters December 8. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Ruffalo takes on the wings of death and discusses his work with directors like David Fincher, reflects on some of his earliest forays into acting, and offers invaluable advice for aspiring creatives.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Hot Ones Season 22 Episode 10 - Carmelo Anthony Goes Hard in the Paint While Eating Spicy Wings
    5.6/10(11 votes)

    S22:E10

    Carmelo Anthony is one of the greatest scorers in NBA history, a ten-time All Star, and a three-time Olympic gold medalist. VII(N) - The Seventh Estate is his global wine brand, and he has a weekly talk show set to launch on December 7th called 7PM in Brooklyn, co-hosted by The Kid Mero. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Melo takes on the wings of death and discusses wine hijinks with Jimmy Butler, Redeem Team memories, and the art of great rebounding.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Hot Ones Season 22 Episode 4 - Doja Cat Is Doing Great While Eating Spicy Wings
    5.5/10(16 votes)

    S22:E4

    Doja Cat is a Grammy Award–winning artist and certified hitmaker with close to a dozen Billboard Top Tens over the years. Her fourth studio album, Scarlet, is available everywhere now. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as Doja Cat takes on the wings of death and discusses hip-hop legends like Busta Rhymes and Missy Elliott, extols the virtues of going bald, and makes some Last Dab–inspired art.

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Season 22 Ratings Summary

"Sebastian Maniscalco Is Thankful While Eating Spicy Wings" is the best rated episode of Hot Ones season 22. It scored 8.1/10 from 18 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on November 23, 2023. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Tony Hawk Embraces the Pain While Eating Spicy Wings".