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The Best Episodes of Hot Ones Season 27

Every episode of Hot Ones Season 27 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Hot Ones Season 27!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Hot Ones Season 27 Episode 1 - Aaron Paul Gets Broken Bad While Eating Spicy Wings
    7.8/10(13 votes)

    #1 - Aaron Paul Gets Broken Bad While Eating Spicy Wings

    S27:E1

    Aaron Paul is a three-time Emmy Award–winning actor you know from his iconic performance as Jesse Pinkman in Breaking Bad. Check out Dos Hombres mezcal for your smooth and smoky cocktails this summer, and catch his starring role in the sci-fi thriller, Ash, which is now available on demand and streaming. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Paul takes on the wings of death and discusses Breaking Bad lore, Bryan Cranston's most memorable on-set pranks, and his appearance on The Price Is Right.

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  2. Hot Ones Season 27 Episode 2 - Ana de Armas Does Her Own Stunts While Eating Spicy Wings
    6.8/10(15 votes)

    #2 - Ana de Armas Does Her Own Stunts While Eating Spicy Wings

    S27:E2

    Ana de Armas is a Golden Globe– and Oscar Award–nominated actress you know from films like Knives Out, Blonde, No Time to Die, and many more. Her latest project is a starring role in the fifth film of the John Wick franchise. It's called From the World of John Wick: Ballerina set to release in theaters June 6th. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as Ana takes on the wings of death and discusses the ultimate Cuban feast, the state of the action flick, and how she would take down a bad guy with Da Bomb.

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  3. Hot Ones Season 27 Episode 3 - Tim Dillon Helps Himself to More Milk While Eating Spicy Wings
    7.7/10(9 votes)

    #3 - Tim Dillon Helps Himself to More Milk While Eating Spicy Wings

    S27:E3

    Tim Dillon is a comedian with a new special called "I'm Your Mother" on Netflix now. You can catch new episodes of the Tim Dillon Show podcast every Saturday, and visit timdilloncomedy.com for live show dates and tickets. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Dillon takes on the wings of death and discusses the best fast-food item of all time, the state of the billionaire class, and the culinary merits of Long Island.

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  4. Hot Ones Season 27 Episode 4 - Dakota Johnson Is Not Okay While Eating Spicy Wings
    7.8/10(10 votes)

    #4 - Dakota Johnson Is Not Okay While Eating Spicy Wings

    S27:E4

    Dakota Johnson is an actress and producer you know from films like Suspiria, Black Mass, The Lost Daughter, and many more. You can catch her in theaters now starring alongside Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal in the A24 romantic comedy, Materialists. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as Johnson takes on the wings of death and discusses German expressionist dance, the enduring appeal of happy endings, and why Hollywood is so risk-averse.

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  5. Hot Ones Season 27 Episode 5 - JENNIE Cries For Help While Eating Spicy Wings
    6.5/10(12 votes)

    #5 - JENNIE Cries For Help While Eating Spicy Wings

    S27:E5

    JENNIE is a chart-topping, record-breaking global pop star who just released her debut studio album. It's called Ruby and includes the breakout hits "Mantra" and "Like Jennie." But how is she with spicy food? Find out as the Blackpink member takes on the wings of death and discusses songwriting, capybaras facts, and why Jisoo should take on the Hot Ones challenge next.

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  6. Hot Ones Season 27 Episode 6 - Owen Wilson Feels the Walls Closing In While Eating Spicy Wings
    7.5/10(10 votes)

    #6 - Owen Wilson Feels the Walls Closing In While Eating Spicy Wings

    S27:E6

    Owen Wilson is an actor and writer with more than 60 films over the course of a three-decade-long Hollywood career, including an incredible run of timeless comedies like Wedding Crashers and The Royal Tenenbaums. You can catch him in the very funny new comedy, Stick, streaming on Apple+. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Wilson takes on the wings of death and discusses behind-the-scenes lore, his experiences as a Blockbuster employee, and the inherent comedy of golf.

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  7. Hot Ones Season 27 Episode 7 - Adam Levine Gives a Halftime Speech While Eating Spicy Wings
    6.3/10(7 votes)

    #7 - Adam Levine Gives a Halftime Speech While Eating Spicy Wings

    S27:E7

    Adam Levine is a three-time Grammy Award–winning singer-songwriter and frontman to the multi-platinum group Maroon Five. He just wrapped his 17th season as a judge on The Voice, where he will be missed. And now, he has a brand-new single out called "Priceless" featuring illustrious Hot Ones alum Lisa. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Levine takes on the wings of death and discusses Blake Shelton pranks, coaching kids' basketball, and building the perfect rockstar.

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  8. Hot Ones Season 27 Episode 8 - Kai Cenat Calls Sean a Liar While Eating Spicy Wings
    5.9/10(7 votes)

    #8 - Kai Cenat Calls Sean a Liar While Eating Spicy Wings

    S27:E8

    Kai Cenat is one of the world's biggest streamers—an internet juggernaut known for his marathon broadcasts, and for redefining what's possible in live entertainment. It's no wonder he was just named to the TIME100 Creators List. Check him out on Twitch for the live and uncut, or watch the clips at Kai Cenat Live on YouTube for shorter form videos. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Kai takes on the wings of death and discusses the state of the NBA, his relationship with Kevin Hart, and why Sean Evans is the G.O.A.T.

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  9. Hot Ones Season 27 Episode 9 - Maria Sharapova Finds Flow State While Eating Spicy Wings
    7.3/10(6 votes)

    #9 - Maria Sharapova Finds Flow State While Eating Spicy Wings

    S27:E9

    Maria Sharapova is a legend in the sport of tennis with accomplishments that include a world #1 ranking, five Grand Slam titles and an Olympic silver medal. In the years since, her competitive nature has served her as a business woman and entrepreneur. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as Maria takes on the wings of death and discusses her most remarkable trick shot, feeling flow state before at Wimbledon, and how the approach to winning a tournament compares to crafting the perfect gummy bear.

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  10. Hot Ones Season 27 Episode 10 - Nicole Scherzinger Regrets Double Dabbing While Eating Spicy Wings
    7.1/10(10 votes)

    #10 - Nicole Scherzinger Regrets Double Dabbing While Eating Spicy Wings

    S27:E10

    Nicole Scherzinger is fresh off a Tony Awards win for Best Actress in a Musical for her lead in Sunset Boulevard, which runs through July 20 at the St. James Theatre on Broadway. She's also a multi-platinum recording artist who has sold tens of millions of records worldwide, and you can catch her in the brand-new singing competition series, Building the Band, streaming on Netflix now. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as Scherzinger takes on the wings of death and discusses the Pussycat Dolls, the definition of a diva, and the key to understanding Cats.

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  11. Hot Ones Season 27 Episode 11 - Sam Rockwell Monologues His Pain While Eating Spicy Wings
    6.9/10(12 votes)

    #11 - Sam Rockwell Monologues His Pain While Eating Spicy Wings

    S27:E11

    Sam Rockwell is an Academy Award–winning actor with more than 100 TV show and film credits, including Moon; Galaxy Quest; Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri; The White Lotus; and many more. His latest film is the animated comedy, The Bad Guys 2, set to release in theaters August 1. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Rockwell takes on the wings of death and discusses acting methods, behind-the-scenes movie lore, and his epic monologue from The White Lotus.

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  12. Hot Ones Season 27 Episode 12 - Pete Davidson Drinks All the Milk While Eating Spicy Wings
    7.1/10(8 votes)

    #12 - Pete Davidson Drinks All the Milk While Eating Spicy Wings

    S27:E12

    Pete Davidson is an actor, writer, comedian, and former Saturday Night Live cast member who's since released many stand-up specials and comedies. Now, you can catch him doing stand-up in a city near you and he's starring in a pair of new films: The Pickup, streaming on Prime Video August 6th, and The Home, in theaters now. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Davidson takes on the gauntlet for a second time and looks back on his early SNL days, shares the pros and cons of owning a decommissioned ferry boat, and reveals the embarrassing story behind a big tattoo cover up.

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  13. Hot Ones Season 27 Episode 13 - Cody Rhodes Gets Power Slammed By Spicy Wings
    6.6/10(12 votes)

    #13 - Cody Rhodes Gets Power Slammed By Spicy Wings

    S27:E13

    Cody Rhodes is one of WWE's most decorated superstars—an Undisputed WWE Champion, a two-time Royal Rumble winner, and a two-time Intercontinental Champion. He also has a brand new podcast on the WWE network called "What Do You Wanna Talk About?" But how is he with spicy food? Find out as "The American Nightmare" takes on the wings of death and discusses the public perception of WWE, pro-wrestling lingo, and lessons from his father, Dusty Rhodes.

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  14. Hot Ones Season 27 Episode 14 - Macaulay Culkin Is Up For a Goof While Eating Spicy Wings
    7.0/10(6 votes)

    #14 - Macaulay Culkin Is Up For a Goof While Eating Spicy Wings

    S27:E14

    Macaulay Culkin is an actor, musician, and cultural icon who—over the course of his nearly four decade–long career—has done everything from era-defining comedies, to timeless dramas, experimental humor, and avant-garde performance art. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Mac takes on the wings of death and discusses Home Alone lore, the G.O.A.T. throwback video games, and the pro-wrestling matchups of his dreams.

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

    #15 - 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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  16. Hot Ones Season 27 Episode 16 - Sauce Gardner Earns his Nickname on the Hot Ones Football Special
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #16 - Sauce Gardner Earns his Nickname on the Hot Ones Football Special

    S27:E16

    It's game time once again, Spice Lords! To celebrate the kickoff of the NFL season, Sean Evans and the Hot Ones crew are back for the second annual Hot Ones Football Special, brought to you by Pepsi. To kick things off, we've got chef Christian Alquiza cooking what is sure to be a tailgate favorite, Hot Kitchen-style, with buffalo-loaded eggrolls. Then, Camera Guy Bill is back in the streets for some Last Dab–fueled football trivia. And to close things out, Sean takes on a hard-hitting five-wing gauntlet with 2022 Defensive Rookie of the Year and All Pro corner for the New York Jets, Sauce Gardner. Get ready for an extra-spicy season!

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Season 27 Ratings Summary

"Aaron Paul Gets Broken Bad While Eating Spicy Wings" is the best rated episode of "Hot Ones" season 27. It scored 7.8/10 based on 13 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/22/2025. This episode is rated 1.0 points higher than the second-best, "Ana de Armas Does Her Own Stunts While Eating Spicy Wings".