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The Best Episodes of Hot Ones Season 3

Every episode of Hot Ones Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Hot Ones Season 3!

The Best Episodes of Hot Ones Season 3

The show with hot questions and even hotter wings invites a famous guest over to eat and then interviews them while they're struggling through the...
  1. Background image for Padma Lakshmi Gracefully Destroys Spicy Wings
    7.4/10(31 votes)

    #1 - Padma Lakshmi Gracefully Destroys Spicy Wings

    S3:E1

    The wait is over, Hot Ones fans! Sean Evans and the wings of death are back in action for another season, and we're kicking things off with an extra-special guest who is practically synonymous with spice: the one, the only Padma Lakshmi. The Top Chef host, model, and author of The Encyclopedia of Spices and Herbs goes wing-for-wing and dab-for-dab with Sean while discussing everything from her friendship with Shaq, to the most appetizing animal testicles in the game.

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  2. Background image for Joey "CoCo" Diaz Breaks Out the Blue Cheese While Eating Spicy Wings
    7.7/10(29 votes)

    #2 - Joey "CoCo" Diaz Breaks Out the Blue Cheese While Eating Spicy Wings

    S3:E2

    Joey "Coco" Diaz, the man Joe Rogan calls the funniest comic of all time, brings his F-bomb-heavy swagger—as well as a side of blue cheese—to First We Feast's spicy-wing challenge. As he sweats profusely through the pain, he manages to deliver some incredible anecdotes about getting bitten by dogs and eating edibles with Bert Kreischer's dad. This is classic Hot Ones!

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  3. Background image for Danny Brown Has an Orgasm Eating Spicy Wings
    6.2/10(21 votes)

    #3 - Danny Brown Has an Orgasm Eating Spicy Wings

    S3:E3

    Detroit rapper Danny Brown is one of the most requested guests by Hot Ones fans. And guess what? You guys were onto something. The energetic MC is a hilarious, highly combustible match for the wings of death. In between painful fits of laughter, he manages to share some top-shelf anecdotes about the Gathering of the Juggalos, 50 Cent's fashion tips, and his beloved cats.

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  4. Background image for Ricky Gervais Pits His Mild British Palate Against Spicy Wings
    7.1/10(60 votes)

    #4 - Ricky Gervais Pits His Mild British Palate Against Spicy Wings

    S3:E4

    Just in time for the return of David Brent in "Life on the Road" (February 10 on Netflix), Ricky Gervais steps into the hot seat for the (vegan) wings of death and some scorching questions from First We Feast's Sean Evans. Accurately dubbing Hot Ones "a cross between Charlie Rose and f*%king Jackass," the comedian gets pummeled by the likes of Zombie Apocalypse and Da Bomb Beyond Insanity. Will he become "entertainment for some idiot on the Internet"? Will he "vomit and sh*t" himself? You gotta watch to find out!

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  5. Background image for Charlie Day Learns to Love Ridiculously Spicy Wings
    7.8/10(45 votes)

    #5 - Charlie Day Learns to Love Ridiculously Spicy Wings

    S3:E5

    As he seeks to "shamelessly promote" his new movie "Fist Fight" (Feb 17), actor Charlie Day submits to the Sean Evans-led onslaught of hot wings and even hotter questions. Through the emotional highs and lows of Zombie Apocalypse and Mad Dog 357, the "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Star" weighs in on everything from Zac Efron's neighborliness, to the most iconic regional foods of Rhode Island. Kitten mittens!

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  6. Background image for Mac DeMarco Tries to Stay Chill While Eating Spicy Wings
    7.0/10(25 votes)

    #6 - Mac DeMarco Tries to Stay Chill While Eating Spicy Wings

    S3:E6

    Musician, hashtag expert, and Canadian icon Mac DeMarco may be the most laid-back Hot Ones guest of all time. But how chill can you be in the face of Sean Evans' hot questions and even hotter wings? Find out as DeMarco gets pummeled by Scovilles and discusses important matters ranging from his distaste for tour buses, to the exact reason why lighting a fart on fire is funny. Bonus: He brought his mom!

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  8. Background image for Russell Brand Achieves Enlightenment While Eating Spicy Wings
    7.3/10(35 votes)

    #7 - Russell Brand Achieves Enlightenment While Eating Spicy Wings

    S3:E7

    In what may be the greatest tour de force in Hot Ones history, comedian and truthsayer Russell Brand transforms from a spice novice to a full-on capsaicin junkie while facing the wings of death. After bantering with host Sean Evans about everything from visiting Donald Trump's tower to being a West Ham United super fan, Brand finds that his consciousness is awakened by the hot sauce. Eventually, he's moved to freestyle an impromptu song for a very special Hot Ones fan. You don't want to miss this!

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  9. Background image for Charlie Sloth Makes His Mum Proud Eating Spicy Wings
    6.2/10(17 votes)

    #8 - Charlie Sloth Makes His Mum Proud Eating Spicy Wings

    S3:E8

    As part of the Hot One U.K. tour, we had to link up with "The People's Prince," Charlie Sloth. The man behind the world-famous BBC Radio 1 "Rap Show," as well as the mastermind behind the "Fire in the Booth" freestyle series, tests his no-days-off gumption against the wings of death. Watch the beloved British DJ scale the heights of Mount Scoville while teaching host Sean Evans about U.K. slang and the proper way to dress as a husky man.

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  10. Background image for Kyle Kinane Gets Angry Eating Spicy Wings
    6.1/10(15 votes)

    #9 - Kyle Kinane Gets Angry Eating Spicy Wings

    S3:E9

    Comedian Kyle Kinane—affectionately known to fans as "Uncle Barbecue"—takes on the sauces of death with fellow bald Chicago icon Sean Evans. He may be going with vegan "wings" these days, but the master of "scumbag stories" still brings the heat while talking about dive-bar preferences, the supernatural, and the awfulness of Twitter.

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  11. Background image for Dax Shepard Does Mental Math While Eating Spicy Wings
    7.8/10(36 votes)

    #10 - Dax Shepard Does Mental Math While Eating Spicy Wings

    S3:E10

    Dax Shepard may have written/directed/starred in the new buddy-cop film CHiPS (March 24), married the lovely Kristen Bell, and pranked countless celebs on Punk'd, but what we really want to know is: How is he with hot food?! Hot Ones host Sean Evans finds out as he goes wing for scorching wing with the actor, grilling him on everything from his Jay Z man crush, to his deep love for Costco.

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  12. Background image for H3H3 Productions Does Couples Therapy While Eating Spicy Wings
    7.1/10(26 votes)

    #11 - H3H3 Productions Does Couples Therapy While Eating Spicy Wings

    S3:E11

    Sean Evans doesn't mess around when "the best channel on YouTube" stops by Hot Ones to experience the wings of death. Through the Scoville onslaught, he grills Ethan on everything from Fupa Loss 2017, to the behind-the-scenes story of the "Vape Nation" video. And don't worry, H3H3 fans: Hila came too. Papa Bless!

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  13. Background image for Keke Palmer Laughs Uncontrollably While Eating Spicy Wings
    6.3/10(18 votes)

    #12 - Keke Palmer Laughs Uncontrollably While Eating Spicy Wings

    S3:E12

    The Berlin Station star, singer, style maven, and Snapchat Queen braves the wings of death in this high-octane episode. As she goes sauce for sauce with Sean Evans, Keke dishes on everything from the correct way to meme her face, to the enduring legacy of Moesha. THE GAG IS...the questions are hot, and the wings are even hotter.

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  14. Background image for Charlamagne Tha God Gets Heated Eating Spicy Wings
    6.6/10(13 votes)

    #13 - Charlamagne Tha God Gets Heated Eating Spicy Wings

    S3:E13

    The Breakfast Club host and rap-game rabble-rouser is infamous for his unfiltered opinions on everything from Drake's music, to the plight of "Kanye Kardashian." Will the wings of death stoke his hot takes to dangerous heat levels, or will the rising Scovilles expose his softer side? Will the hot questions send him running for the hills, or will he make Sean put some respek on his name? Find out in this smoldering episode of Hot Ones.

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  15. Background image for DJ Snake Reveals His Human Side While Eating Spicy Wings
    6.6/10(16 votes)

    #14 - DJ Snake Reveals His Human Side While Eating Spicy Wings

    S3:E14

    You might not recognize DJ Snake walking down the street, but as soon as you hear his discography, the light bulbs go off. From "Turn Down For What" to Justin Bieber's "Let Me Love You," the French super-producer doesn't just make hits—he makes global smashes that dominate speakers everywhere from the Coachella mainstage to the bar-mitzvah dance floor. Watch him test his North African spice tolerance against the wings of death, while Sean Evans grills him on everything from DJ beef, to why he hates his stage name.

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  16. Background image for Guy Fieri Becomes the Mayor of Spicy Wings
    7.5/10(38 votes)

    #15 - Guy Fieri Becomes the Mayor of Spicy Wings

    S3:E15

    Guy Fieri, the Mayor of Flavortown, looks to extend his jurisdiction to Hot Ones county in this out-of-bounds episode of Hot Ones. As he suffers through the likes of Zombie Apocalypse and Da Bomb, the "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" star weighs in on everything from his relationship with Drake, to his status as the Meme God. Winner winner hot wing dinner!

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  17. Background image for Kevin Love Gets Dunked On by Spicy Wings
    7.1/10(17 votes)

    #16 - Kevin Love Gets Dunked On by Spicy Wings

    S3:E16

    Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love may be cruising through the NBA Playoffs, but can he cruise through the Hot Ones wings of death? Find out as Sean Evans grills the Eastern Conference All-Star on everything from LeBron James bro hugs, to growing up in Lake Oswego with Klay Thompson.

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  18. Background image for Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains the Universe While Eating Spicy Wings
    7.8/10(37 votes)

    #17 - Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains the Universe While Eating Spicy Wings

    S3:E17

    Star Talk host, Hayden Planetarium director, and astrophysicist extraordinaire Neil deGrasse Tyson has a brilliant knack for breaking down big scientific ideas to the masses. But can he keep his facts straight while battling the heat of Zombie Apocalypse and Mad Dog 357? Find out as NDT takes on some hot questions and even hotter wings with Sean Evans, tackling everything from Obama selfies to Kanye West lyrics along the way.

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  19. Background image for Thomas Middleditch Does Improv While Eating Spicy Wings
    7.3/10(21 votes)

    #18 - Thomas Middleditch Does Improv While Eating Spicy Wings

    S3:E18

    Actor Thomas Middleditch is best known for his role as Richard Hendricks on HBO's "Silicon Valley," but true fans know that his roots are in improv theater. Can characters like Joey Tortellini help him make it through the wings of death, or will the Scovilles take him out like they did Silicon Valley co-star T.J. Miller? Find out as Middelditch enters the Hot Ones terrordome for some hot questions and even hotter wings with Sean Evans.

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  20. Background image for Andy Cohen Spills the Tea While Eating Spicy Wings
    7.5/10(16 votes)

    #19 - Andy Cohen Spills the Tea While Eating Spicy Wings

    S3:E19

    The "Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen" star is no stranger to talk shows going off the rails. But can his experience with combustible "Real Housewives" reunions and Lady Gaga pee-perfume hijinks prepare him for the likes of Zombie Apocalypse and Mad Dog 357? Find out as he takes on some hot questions and even hotter wings with Sean Evans, dishing on everything from smoking weed with Snoop Dogg, to gym selfies with Anderson Cooper.

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  21. Background image for Tom Arnold Melts Down While Eating Spicy Wings
    7.7/10(18 votes)

    #20 - Tom Arnold Melts Down While Eating Spicy Wings

    S3:E20

    Comedian Tom Arnold has been through it all: a high-profile public divorce from Roseanne Barr, a harrowing season of "I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here," and all the slings and arrows of Hollywood life. But could the Hot Ones challenge be his most daunting foe yet? Find out as Tom takes on some hot questions and even hotter wings with Sean Evans, sharing some top-shelf anecdotes about True Lies, Steven Seagal, and DMX along the way. This one's highly combustible, folks!

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  22. Background image for Coyote Peterson Gets STUNG by Spicy Wings
    7.9/10(23 votes)

    #21 - Coyote Peterson Gets STUNG by Spicy Wings

    S3:E21

    Brave Wilderness star Coyote Peterson has taken mother nature's worst—the adventurer and animal expert has been stung by a tarantula hawk, bitten by a snapping turtle, and stared down by a wolverine. But can he make it through a round of hot questions and even hotter wings with Sean Evans?! Find out as Coyote feels the bite of Zombie Apocalypse while recounting some of his wildest wilderness tales.

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  23. Background image for Nick Kroll Delivers a PSA While Eating Spicy Wings
    7.2/10(19 votes)

    #22 - Nick Kroll Delivers a PSA While Eating Spicy Wings

    S3:E22

    Comedian Nick Kroll's cast of sketch-comedy characters includes Bobby Bottleservice, Liz G., and Aspen Bruckenheimer. Can any of them stand the heat of Zombie Apocalypse and Da Bomb Beyond Insanity? Find out as Kroll and Co. go wing for wing with Sean Evans, tackling everything from The League behind-the-scenes stories to Aziz Ansari dining tips along the way.

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  24. Background image for Superfan Brett Baker Grills Sean Evans Over Spicy Wings
    8.1/10(17 votes)

    #23 - Superfan Brett Baker Grills Sean Evans Over Spicy Wings

    S3:E23

    Hot Ones fans have spoken, and we heard your voices loud and clear: Get Brett Baker on the show! Finally, he's here—the man, the myth, the Nebraska legend. You know him from his weekly Hot Ones Power Rankings on Twitter, as well as the time he was serenaded to the tune of Blair's Mega Death Sauce with Liquid Rage by Russell Brand. Now, he's turning the tables on Sean Evans, taking over the hosting seat and making SEAN answer some hot questions for once.

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  25. Background image for Seth Rogen and Dominic Cooper Suffer While Eating Spicy Wings
    7.4/10(27 votes)

    #24 - Seth Rogen and Dominic Cooper Suffer While Eating Spicy Wings

    S3:E24

    On the very special, Season 3 finale of Hot Ones, comedian Seth Rogen and actor Dominic Cooper brace themselves for some hot questions and even hotter wings with Sean Evans. Rogen (“Preacher” creator) and Cooper (Jesse Custer) are used to battling supernatural forces for our entertainment. But how will the team fair against demonically spicy hot sauces like Mad Dog 357 and Zombie Apocalypse? From stories about near-death experiences, to thinking up a new, NSFW hot sauce name, Rogen and Cooper bring the heat on the most combustible season send-off to date. Preacher airs on AMC on Mondays at 9/8c

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Padma Lakshmi Gracefully Destroys Spicy Wings" is the best rated episode of "Hot Ones" season 3. It scored 7.4/10 based on 31 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/19/2017. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Joey "CoCo" Diaz Breaks Out the Blue Cheese While Eating Spicy Wings".