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The Best Episodes of Hot Ones Season 28

Every episode of Hot Ones Season 28 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Hot Ones Season 28!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Hot Ones Season 28 Episode 1 - Keke Palmer Heats Things Up While Eating Spicy Wings
    6.6/10(12 votes)

    #1 - Keke Palmer Heats Things Up While Eating Spicy Wings

    S28:E1

    Keke Palmer is an Emmy Award-winning actress, a singer-songwriter, New York Times best selling author, new media magnate, and TV and podcast host. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as Keke takes on the wings of death for a record-breaking third time and discusses Eddie Murphy gassing her up, how she is perfect for old school American Idol, and shares a special moment with Sean.

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  2. Hot Ones Season 28 Episode 2 - Jason Bateman Threatens to Turn Into Teen Wolf While Eating Spicy Wings
    7.2/10(11 votes)

    #2 - Jason Bateman Threatens to Turn Into Teen Wolf While Eating Spicy Wings

    S28:E2

    Jason Bateman is an Emmy award–winning director and actor you know from projects like Ozark, Horrible Bosses, and Arrested Development. You can keep up with him as one-third of the SmartLess podcast trio, hear him reprise his role as the sly fox Nick Wilde in Zootopia 2 (November 26), and catch him starring opposite Jude Law in the new Netflix miniseries, Black Rabbit (September 18th). But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Bateman discusses the state of the talk show, the art of playing the straight man in comedy, and the iconic potty mouth of Dodgers legend Tommy Lasorda.

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  3. Hot Ones Season 28 Episode 3 - Kate McKinnon Gets Weird While Eating Spicy Wings
    7.2/10(12 votes)

    #3 - Kate McKinnon Gets Weird While Eating Spicy Wings

    S28:E3

    Kate McKinnon is an actress you know from her decade-long run on Saturday Night Live. You can catch her in her latest comedy, The Roses, set to release in theaters on September 29th. She's also an author, and her latest book is SECRETS OF THE PURPLE PEARL, the second installment in her bestselling The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science series, on sale September 30th. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as McKinnon takes on the wings of death and discusses wild animal facts, the art of sketch comedy, and the many talents of Lorne Michaels.

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  4. Hot Ones Season 28 Episode 4 - Channing Tatum Punches Back While Eating Spicy Wings
    6.2/10(5 votes)

    #4 - Channing Tatum Punches Back While Eating Spicy Wings

    S28:E4

    Channing Tatum is an actor and producer you know from acclaimed performances in films like Magic Mike, 21 Jump Street, Foxcatcher, Logan Lucky, and many more. His latest film, Roofman, is set to release in theaters October 10th. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Tatum takes on the wing of death and discusses on-set injuries, the state of the streaming business, and how he remains confident in the face of self-doubt.

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  5. Hot Ones Season 28 Episode 5 - Luka Dončić Gets Flagrant Fouled By Spicy Wings
    6.7/10(9 votes)

    #5 - Luka Dončić Gets Flagrant Fouled By Spicy Wings

    S28:E5

    Luka Dončić is a five-time NBA All Star, and has racked up accolades in the league from Rookie of the Year in 2019, to 2024's Western Conference Finals MVP. He's also the fastest player in Laker's history to record 700+ points, 200+ rebounds, and more than 200 assists. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Dončić takes on the wings of death and discusses his off-season fitness regiment, the connection between chess and basketball, and bringing joy back to youth sports.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Hot Ones Season 28 Episode 6 - Jeremy Allen White Embraces Chaos While Eating Spicy Wings
    6.8/10(5 votes)

    #6 - Jeremy Allen White Embraces Chaos While Eating Spicy Wings

    S28:E6

    Jeremy Allen White is a Golden Globe– and Emmy Award–winning actor you know from acclaimed performances in projects like The Bear, Shameless, The Iron Claw, and many more. You can catch him starring as The Boss in the much-anticipated, Scott Cooper-directed new film, Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere, set to hit theaters on October 24th. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Jeremy takes on the wings of death and discusses his intensive prep process for roles, the art of a great bouquet, and how he ruined a dinner service at Alinea.

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  7. Hot Ones Season 28 Episode 7 - Adam Devine Shocks a Live Audience While Eating Spicy Wings
    6.9/10(9 votes)

    #7 - Adam Devine Shocks a Live Audience While Eating Spicy Wings

    S28:E7

    Adam Devine is an actor you know from projects like Pitch Perfect, Workaholics, The Righteous Gemstones, and many more. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Adam takes on the wings of death for a second time—and this time in front of a live audience!—as he discusses the legacy of Workaholics, reacts to surprise guests, and explains how to spot a Pitch Perfect fan in the wild.

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  8. Hot Ones Season 28 Episode 8 - Adam Brody Surfs Through the Pain While Eating Spicy Wings
    7.9/10(10 votes)

    #8 - Adam Brody Surfs Through the Pain While Eating Spicy Wings

    S28:E8

    Adam Brody is an Emmy Award–nominated actor you know from projects like The Kid Detective, Ready or Not, The O.C., and many more. Earlier this year, he won a Critic's Choice Award for his role as Noah in the Netflix romantic-comedy series Nobody Wants This, which returns for its much-anticipated second season on October 23rd. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Brody discusses his Hollywood origin story, reminisces about the craziest O.C. plotlines, and breaks down surfing etiquette.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Hot Ones Season 28 Episode 9 - Rose Byrne Feels Crazy While Eating Spicy Wings
    8.1/10(11 votes)

    #9 - Rose Byrne Feels Crazy While Eating Spicy Wings

    S28:E9

    Rose Byrne is an Emmy– and Golden Globe Award–nominated actress you know from comedies like Bridesmaids, prestige series like Damages, and horror films like Insidious. Her latest project is the critically acclaimed, genre-bending A24 film, If I Had Legs I'd Kick You, which is in theaters now. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as Byrne takes on the wings of death and defends the joys of Vegemite, discusses the art of comedic acting, and reacts to a special message from Conan O'Brien.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Hot Ones Season 28 Episode 10 - Woody Harrelson Goes Through Hell While Eating Spicy Wings
    7.9/10(12 votes)

    #10 - Woody Harrelson Goes Through Hell While Eating Spicy Wings

    S28:E10

    Woody Harrelson is an Emmy Award–winning actor and icon of Hollywood who has entertained audiences for more than 40 years. Check out his podcast, "Where Everyone Knows Your Name," alongside Cheers co-star Ted Danson. And catch him in the third-installment of the diamond heist–fueled Now You See Me, Now You Don't, set to hit theaters November 14th. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Harrelson takes on the wings of death and tries his hand at one of the most intense Last Dab challenges in Hot Ones history: attempting to nail a card trick in front of his magic mentor, David Blaine.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Hot Ones Season 28 Episode 11 - Glen Powell Needs a Wingman While Eating Spicy Wings
    6.7/10(6 votes)

    #11 - Glen Powell Needs a Wingman While Eating Spicy Wings

    S28:E11

    Glen Powell is an actor you know from action blockbusters like Top Gun: Maverick and Twisters, as well as rom-coms like Anyone But You. Earlier this year, he launched an organic condiment brand called Smash Kitchen. And his latest film is the dystopian action-thriller, The Running Man, which is set to release in theaters on November 14th. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Powell takes on the wings of death and discusses stuntman lingo, Texas Longhorn football, and how he hopes his career in film is remembered.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Hot Ones Season 28 Episode 12 - Winona Ryder Needs More Ice Cream While Eating Spicy Wings
    8.3/10(6 votes)

    #12 - Winona Ryder Needs More Ice Cream While Eating Spicy Wings

    S28:E12

    Winona Ryder is a Golden Globe Award–winning actress, whose career spans everything from director-driven period pieces like Little Women and The Age of Innocence, to nostalgic favorites like Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands, and Heathers. And now she's back with the global Netflix phenomenon Stranger Things, which enters its eagerly-awaited fifth and final season on November 26th. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as Ryder takes on the wings and discusses the genius of Tim Burton, set notes from Martin Scorsese, and the time she tried to jump into a movie-theater screen.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Hot Ones Season 28 Episode 13 - A’ja Wilson Insists She’s Good While Eating Spicy Wings
    7.6/10(6 votes)

    #13 - A’ja Wilson Insists She’s Good While Eating Spicy Wings

    S28:E13

    A’ja Wilson is a 3x WNBA champion, fresh off leading the Las Vegas Aces to a Finals sweep. And, to top it all off she won her fourth MVP Award, the most in WNBA history. Her New York Times best selling memoir is called Dear Black Girls, and earlier this year, she released her first signature shoe, the Nike A'One. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as A’ja takes on the wings of death and discusses her buzzer beater in game 3 this past year, running drills for Coach Dawn Staley, the dunking narrative in the WNBA, and what she is thankful for today on Thanksgiving. Happy Turkey Day, Spice Lords!

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  14. Hot Ones Season 28 Episode 14 - Matthew McConaughey Is Alright, Alright, Alright While Eating Spicy Wings
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #14 - Matthew McConaughey Is Alright, Alright, Alright While Eating Spicy Wings

    S28:E14

    Matthew McConaughey is an Oscar Award-winning actor and New York Times #1 best seller. His latest film, The Lost Bus, is streaming now on Apple TV+; his premium organic tequila, Pantalones, is available nationwide; and he has a brand-new book on shelves called Poems & Prayers. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as McConaughey takes on the wings of death and discusses iconic roles, life advice, and the genius of the cheeseburger.

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Season 28 Ratings Summary

"Keke Palmer Heats Things Up While Eating Spicy Wings" is the best rated episode of "Hot Ones" season 28. It scored 6.6/10 based on 12 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/15/2025. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Jason Bateman Threatens to Turn Into Teen Wolf While Eating Spicy Wings".