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The Worst Episodes of Hot Ones

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...

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    #1 - Chili Klaus Faces the Most Extreme Hot Ones Ever

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    S4:E24

    Sean Evans and Chili Klaus have joined forces to eat the world's hottest pepper, the Carolina Reaper, not once but twice in their storied history. So you knew that when the Danish thrill-seeker finally stepped into the Hot Ones terror-dome, we couldn't serve him the normal wings of death. Instead, we teamed up with our chili guru Noah Chaimberg to lace the poultry with pure, unadulterated pepper mash from some of the hottest chilies in the world, including the Chocolate Bhutlah (2 million Scoville) and Caramel Reaper. Will the insane duo survive a dab of "Reaper Blood," or will this be the end of the road for Sean and Klaus? Find out in this explosive end-of-year Hot Ones special.

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    #2 - Keke Palmer Listens to the Devil While Eating Spicy Wings

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    S14:E13

    Hot Ones legend Keke Palmer is back for a Reunion Special, baby! She’s actress, writer, and singer with more than 50 TV shows and films over the course of her almost two-decade–long career. Her latest projects are the new Audible series, Hit Job, and Turnt Up With the Taylors on Facebook Watch. And now, the Season 3 alum is back for an extra-hot bonus round, brought to you by Field Roast, the maker of delicious plant-based meats and cheeses.

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    #3 - Quavo Is Stunned by Spicy Wings

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    S15:E3

    Quavo is a rapper, songwriter, and record producer you know as one-third of the rap group Migos. The latest single, "Straightenin," is out now with the group's upcoming fourth studio album Culture III set to release on June 11th. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Quavo follows in the footsteps of Offset and attempts to scale the heights of Mount Scoville, discussing everything from Jeff Goldblum fits, to studio sessions with DJ Khaled, to partying with Elon Musk along the way.

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    #4 - Tom Holland Calls for a Doctor While Eating Spicy Wings

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    S16:E13

    Tom Holland began his career at 12 years old in the West End production of Billy Elliot, and now he's one of Hollywood's biggest box office draws, from award-winning performances in The Impossible, to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. On the topic of the latter, his latest is sure to be one of the year's biggest films of the year—Spiderman: No Way Home, which is set to release in theaters on December 17th. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Holland takes on the wings of death and discusses the joys of pub food, his relationship with Robert Downey Jr., and much more in this very special Season 16 finale!

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    #5 - Pusha T Has Beef with Spicy Wings

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    S17:E10

    Pusha T is a 5x Grammy Award–nominated artist whose last record, Daytona, was up for Rap Album of the Year. Last month, he released his new single "Diet Coke," which hopefully means a new Pusha T album of the year contender is coming soon. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as King Push battles the wings of death and discusses the art of rap beef, the enduring appeal of Acura Legend Coupes, and his favorite Biggie line.

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    #6 - Cole Bennett Needs Lemonade While Eating Spicy Wings

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    S19:E4

    Cole Bennett is a music-video director, entrepreneur, and the man behind the Lyrical Lemonade multimedia empire. Go check out his work with everyone from Eminem to Post Malone and many more on the Lyrical Lemonade YouTube channel. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as the hip-hop tastemaker takes on the wings of death and discusses the influence of Spike Jonze, dinner with Diddy, and the G.O.A.T. Chicago rap videos.

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    #7 - Israel Adesanya Gives Thanks While Eating Spicy Wings

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    S19:E9

    Israel Adesanya is one of the UFC's most accomplished and dominant fighters, having previously defended his Middleweight Championship belt five times. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as “The Last Stylebender” takes on the wings of death and discusses his recent Madison Square Garden bout with Alex Pereira, his love of anime, and why he’s grateful for it all. Happy Thanksgiving, Spice Lords!

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    #8 - Marques Brownlee Short Circuits While Eating Spicy Wings

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    S21:E3

    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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    #9 - Ludacris Gets Fired Up While Eating Spicy Wings

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    S23:E14

    Ludacris takes on the wings of death for the first time in this special bonus episode of Hot Ones, sponsored by Stella Artois. He’s a hip-hop icon, a three-time Grammy Award–winning artist, and certified hitmaker with close to three dozen Top 40 hits in his storied music career, not to mention a prolific acting resume including hits like Crash and the Fast & Furious franchise. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Luda takes a chicken-and-beer journey with Sean Evans and discusses the anatomy of a hit, the mechanics of a live Super Bowl performance, and his best guest verses of all time.

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    #10 - Lupita Nyong’o Feels Every Emotion While Eating Spicy Wings

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    S24:E6

    Lupita Nyong’o is an Academy Award-winning actress you know from films like 12 Years a Slave, US, the Star Wars franchise, Black Panther, and many more. You can also catch her starring in the much anticipated apocalyptic prequel A Quiet Place: Day One, which is set to release in theaters on June 27th. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as Nyong’o takes on the wings of death and discusses making scary movies, acting opposite a cat, pitching Taylor Swift to clear “Shake It Off” for LIttle Monsters, and breaking down Jay-Z’s lyric to tell us what it means to be “on my Nyong’o.”

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    #11 - Jaylen Brown Goes Killer Whale Mode While Eating Spicy Wings

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    S25:E3

    Jaylen Brown is a three-time NBA All-Star and 2024 Finals MVP for the reigning champion Boston Celtics. He's also had a busy offseason, between the debut of his sneaker and apparel brand, 741, and dropping a single with Hot Ones alum ASAP Ferg called "Just Do It." But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Brown takes on the wings of death and discusses philosophy, chess, Coach Joe Mazzulla-isms, and much more.

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    #12 - Ben Stiller Giggles Uncontrollably While Eating Spicy Wings

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    S25:E13

    Ben Stiller is a comedy icon, actor, and director who has graced the screen for more than three decades. You can catch him starring in the new holiday comedy, Nutcrackers, streaming now on Hulu and Disney+. And, at long last, the Emmy Award–winning, critically-acclaimed hit Severance returns for Season 2 January 17th, only on Apple TV+. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Stiller takes on the wings of death and discusses his beloved New York Knicks, how he fell in love with filmmaking, and the legacy of Zoolander 2.

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    #13 - Eiza González Cries on Command While Eating Spicy Wings

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    S26:E10

    Eiza González is an actress you know from acclaimed performances in Baby Driver, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, and the 2024 global hit 3 Body Problem. She also stars alongside Aaron Paul in the Flying Lotus–directed sci-fi thriller, Ash, which is in theaters now. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as González talks about her early days in Mexican telenovelas, the joys of Tex-Mex food, and the art of crying on command.

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    #14 - Saquon Barkley Hurdles Over Spicy Wings

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    S26:E11

    Saquon Barkley is a Pro Bowl running back for the Philadelphia Eagles, fresh off a record-breaking season as NFL Offensive Player of the Year, and a Super Bowl championship. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Barkley takes on the wings of death and discusses weightlifting challenges, his epic Super Bowl celebrations, and Kevin Hart's pet eagles.

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  16. 4.1/10(51 votes)

    #15 - DJ Khaled Talks Fuccbois, Finga Licking, and Media Dinosaurs While Eating Spicy Wings

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    S1:E8

    In the Hot Ones season 1 finale, the "We the Best" hitmaker brings his take-no-Ls mentality to the wildest wings challenge on the Internet.

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  17. 4.7/10(14 votes)

    #16 - James Corden Experiences Mouth Karma While Eating Spicy Wings

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    S19:E7

    James Corden is the 12-time Emmy Award–winning host of The Late Late Show with James Corden. You can also catch him starring alongside Sally Hawkins in the dark comedy-drama series Mammals, which is set to release on Prime Video November 11th. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as the multi-talented chat show host compares YouTube notes with Sean Evans, recalls an iconic scene from Gavin & Stacey, and talks about almost killing Tom Cruise.

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  18. 4.8/10(11 votes)

    #17 - Doja Cat Is Doing Great While Eating Spicy Wings

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    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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  19. 4.9/10(8 votes)

    #18 - Gwyneth Paltrow Is Full of Regret While Eating Spicy Wings

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    S23:E10

    Gwyneth Paltrow is an Oscar, Golden Globe, and Emmy Award–winning actor, a best-selling cookbook author, and the founder and CEO of the lifestyle brand Goop. But how is she with spicy wings? Find out as Paltrow takes on the wings of death and discusses mastering a British accent for Shakespeare in Love, why basil is the king of herbs, and skincare tips for Sean.

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  20. 5.0/10(7 votes)

    #19 - Kevin James Forgets Who He Is While Eating Spicy Wings

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    S14:E3

    Kevin James is an actor whose career in comedy touches everything from stand-up to massively successful TV shows and films. He also stars in The Crew, a comedy series set to release on Netflix February 15th. And check out the Kevin James YouTube channel as it quickly approaches one million subscribers. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as the King of Queens tries to become the King of Hot Sauce while talking about everything from UFC fandom, to Hitch lore, to the preeminence of Long Island pizza.

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  21. 5.0/10(11 votes)

    #20 - Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco Burn With Love While Eating Spicy Wings

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    S26:E9

    Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco are both pop-culture icons in their own right, and they have a brand-new collaborative album—"I Said I Love You First"—coming March 21st. Check out the singles "Scared of Loving You," and "Call Me When You Break Up" featuring Gracie Abrams. But how are they with spicy food? Find out as the couple take on the wings of death together and discuss food hot takes, old-soul chats with Steve Martin and Martin Short, and their burning love for one another. Couples goals, Hot Ones style!

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  22. 5.3/10(16 votes)

    #21 - Will Smith Can't See While Eating Spicy Wings

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    S24:E3

    Will Smith is a titan of music and film, a hip-hop pioneer, and one of the biggest box office draws in the history of cinema. His latest summer blockbuster, Bad Boys: Ride or Die, hits theaters on June 7. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as the Fresh Prince takes on the wings of death and discusses the state of the Hollywood "hit," the magic of Michael Mann, and his personal Mount Rushmore of Will Smith movies.

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  23. 5.4/10(13 votes)

    #22 - Action Bronson Blows His High Eating Spicy Wings

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    S2:E38

    You asked for him, and now he's here: Mr. Wonderful in the Hot Ones studio. The host of Viceland's "F**k That's Delicious" smokes and drinks his way through the Scoville onslaught, tackling questions about everything from on-stage body slams to legendary TV chefs along the way. And don't worry: There's a Big Body Bes cameo, just as you knew there would be.

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  24. 5.4/10(6 votes)

    #23 - Carmelo Anthony Goes Hard in the Paint While Eating Spicy Wings

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    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.

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  25. 5.5/10(29 votes)

    #24 - Tony Yayo Talks Shmoney Dance and Eminem's Taco Habit While Eating Spicy Wings

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    Tony Yayo talks Shmoney Dance and Eminem's taco habit while eating spicy wings.

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  26. 5.6/10(8 votes)

    #25 - T-Pain Tastes Gas While Eating Spicy Wings

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    S12:E6

    T-Pain is a bonafide hit-maker and two-time Grammy Award winner, and he's got close to 50 Billboard-charting bops to his name. His latest single is "Get Up," and today he's back for another battle against the wings of death. Last time, he struggled epically with the spice—how will he do from home? Find out as the gregarious crooner and beloved Hot Ones legend slams flats and drums while discussing his cartoon Mount Rushmore, his triumph on the Masked Singer, and much more. It's a feel-good Hot Ones for these crazy times!

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Chili Klaus Faces the Most Extreme Hot Ones Ever" is the worst rated episode of "Hot Ones". It scored N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 12/28/2017. This episode scored NaN points lower than the second lowest rated, "Keke Palmer Listens to the Devil While Eating Spicy Wings".