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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Hot Ones Season 4 Episode 24 - Chili Klaus Faces the Most Extreme Hot Ones Ever
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    #1 - Chili Klaus Faces the Most Extreme Hot Ones Ever

    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. Hot Ones Season 14 Episode 13 - Keke Palmer Listens to the Devil While Eating Spicy Wings
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    #2 - Keke Palmer Listens to the Devil While Eating Spicy Wings

    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. Hot Ones Season 16 Episode 10 - Coach Brad Underwood Gets Full Court Pressed by Spicy Wings
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    #3 - Coach Brad Underwood Gets Full Court Pressed by Spicy Wings

    S16:E10

    Surprise, Spice Lords—it’s a Hot Ones special! Last season, University of Illinois alum and Hot Ones host Sean Evans nearly lost his mind rooting for the Illini men’s basketball team. So when he made a return to campus recently, it was only right to catch up with Head Coach Brad Underwood as the 2021-22 season gets underway—over a plate of death wings, naturally. Coach Underwood is the man Sean is trusting with returning Illinois basketball to its former glory, coming off a season that included 16 conference wins, a Big Ten Tournament championship, and #1 seed in the NCAA Tournament. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Coach battles an XXX five-wing gauntlet and discusses trick plays, hard knocks, and why it’s so exciting to have fans back in State Farm Center.

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  4. Hot Ones Season 16 Episode 11 - Rob Lowe Ruins Thanksgiving by Eating Spicy Wings
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    #4 - Rob Lowe Ruins Thanksgiving by Eating Spicy Wings

    S16:E11

    Rob Lowe is an actor, producer, and director who has touched everything from timeless films, to Emmy Award record-breaking TV shows. He’s also releasing new podcast episodes for Season 2 of “Literally with Rob Lowe,” as well as “Parks and Recollection,” a Parks & Rec recap series alongside Alan Yang—not to mention starring in 9-1-1 Lonestar, which returns to Fox on January 3rd. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as the Hollywood vet takes on the wings of death and discusses West Wing lore, comedy legends, and the most overrated Thanksgiving sides. Happy Thanksgiving, Spice Lords!

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  5. Hot Ones Season 16 Episode 12 - Simu Liu Chugs Boba While Eating Spicy Wings
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    #5 - Simu Liu Chugs Boba While Eating Spicy Wings

    S16:E12

    Simu Liu is an actor who stars in 2021's highest-grossing box office film, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, which you can currently find streaming on Disney+ and in stores on Blu-ray/DVD. You can also catch him on Kim’s Convenience on Netflix. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as the Marvel hero takes on the wings of death and discusses board games, Asian snacks, and the pros and cons of playing Spiderman at birthday parties.

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  6. Hot Ones Season 23 Episode 14 - Ludacris Gets Fired Up While Eating Spicy Wings
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    #6 - Ludacris Gets Fired Up While Eating Spicy Wings

    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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  7. Hot Ones Season 24 Episode 6 - Lupita Nyong’o Feels Every Emotion While Eating Spicy Wings
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    #7 - Lupita Nyong’o Feels Every Emotion While Eating Spicy Wings

    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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  8. Hot Ones Season 25 Episode 13 - Ben Stiller Giggles Uncontrollably While Eating Spicy Wings
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    #8 - Ben Stiller Giggles Uncontrollably While Eating Spicy Wings

    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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  9. Hot Ones Season 27 Episode 16 - Sauce Gardner Earns his Nickname on the Hot Ones Football Special
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    #9 - 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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  10. Hot Ones Season 28 Episode 14 - Matthew McConaughey Is Alright, Alright, Alright While Eating Spicy Wings
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    #10 - 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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  11. Hot Ones Season 29 Episode 7 - Charlie Puth Beats Himself Up While Eating Spicy Wings
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    #11 - Charlie Puth Beats Himself Up While Eating Spicy Wings

    S29:E7

    Charlie Puth is a four-time Grammy Award–nominated singer-songwriter and producer who has collaborated with the likes of BTS, Wiz Khalifa, and Selena Gomez. His latest album, Whatever's Clever. is scheduled to release on March 27th—check out the singles "Changes" and "Beat Yourself Up" out now, as well as the Whatever's Clever world tour to follow. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Puth takes on the wings and discusses yacht rock, SpongeBob SquarePants, and why spice makes him as nervous as performing the Star Spangled Banner at the Super Bowl.

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  12. Hot Ones Season 29 Episode 13 - Rachel Brosnahan Flies Through The Air While Eating Spicy Wings
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    #12 - Rachel Brosnahan Flies Through The Air While Eating Spicy Wings

    S29:E13

    Rachel Brosnahan is an Emmy and Golden Globe Award Winning actress you know from acclaimed performances in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Superman, The Courier, the Broadway stage and much more. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as Rachel takes on the wings of death and explains what sense memory is, discusses her connection to the role of Lois Lane, and the similarities between acting and wrestling.

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  13. Hot Ones Season 30 Episode 13 - JISOO Is the Queen of Spice While Eating Spicy Wings
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    #13 - JISOO Is the Queen of Spice While Eating Spicy Wings

    S30:E13

    JISOO is a global pop icon and actress who rose to worldwide prominence as a member of BLACKPINK and is now forging a path entirely her own. Her highly anticipated new music is on the way so be sure to lookout for it. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as JISOO takes on the wings of death and discusses spicy tteokbokki, scary movies, nicknames, and much more.

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  14. Hot Ones Season 30 Episode 15 - Dave Franco Throws Caution to the Wind While Eating Spicy Wing
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    #14 - Dave Franco Throws Caution to the Wind While Eating Spicy Wing

    S30:E15

    Dave Franco spent the better part of two decades bouncing between studio comedies and prestige indies. He's an actor, producer, director and you can catch him starring in the brand new comedy Idiots, which is set to release in theaters on August 28th. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Dave defends the merits of the title “The Shitheads”, explains what it’s like being a cat dad, and breaks down the logistics of spending 10 hours prosthetically attached to his wife.

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  15. Hot Ones Season 31 Episode 3 - Mikey Madison Reckons with Spicy Wings
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    #15 - Mikey Madison Reckons with Spicy Wings

    S31:E3

    Mikey Madison is an Academy Award–winning actress who broke through as the title character in Sean Baker's Anora, as well as a memorable five-season run on FX's Better Things. Now, you can catch her playing whistleblower Frances Haugen in Aaron Sorkin's The Social Reckoning, which is set to hit theaters October 9th. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as Madison takes on the wings of death and discusses classic cinema, obscure horse facts, and the key to vegan chocolate chip cookies.

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  16. Hot Ones Season 30 Episode 10 - Millie Bobby Brown Petitions Da Bomb While Eating Spicy Wing
    2.6/10(55 votes)

    #16 - Millie Bobby Brown Petitions Da Bomb While Eating Spicy Wing

    S30:E10

    Millie Bobby Brown is an actress, producer, and the founder of Florence by Mills. She first braved the Hot Ones gauntlet in 2022 and has since closed the book on a decade as Eleven in the smash hit Stranger Things. Now, she's back as Victorian London's sharpest sleuth in Enola Holmes 3, available on Netflix. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as Millie takes on the wings of death (again!) and discusses raising farm animals, the secrets to a great spag bol, and the art of looking terrified on camera. Also: a special cameo from her Enola Holmes co-star, Louis Partridge!

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  17. Hot Ones Season 27 Episode 4 - Dakota Johnson Is Not Okay While Eating Spicy Wings
    3.2/10(59 votes)

    #17 - 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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  18. Hot Ones Season 29 Episode 3 - MrBeast Faces His Scariest Challenge Yet While Eating Spicy Wings
    3.6/10(15 votes)

    #18 - MrBeast Faces His Scariest Challenge Yet While Eating Spicy Wings

    S29:E3

    MrBeast—a.k.a., Jimmy Donaldson—is an entertainment industry juggernaut who has built an empire on challenges, survival stunts, and giving away enormous sums of money. His chocolate and snack brand, Feastables, is taking over shelves across the country, and his record-shattering competition series, Beast Games, is back for Season 2—check it out now on Amazon Prime Video. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as MrBeast takes on the wings of death and discusses his most harrowing experiences making YouTube videos, attempts to do speed math while his brain melts in hot sauce, and admits that the thing he's most afraid of is spicy food.

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  19. Hot Ones Season 31 Episode 4 - Liv Morgan Cuts a Promo While Eating Spicy Wings
    3.6/10(7 votes)

    #19 - Liv Morgan Cuts a Promo While Eating Spicy Wings

    S31:E4

    Liv Morgan is a WWE Superstar who recently reigned as the Women's World Champion and won the 2026 Royal Rumble. She's appeared on Hot Ones: Versus and tag-teamed a wing with CM Punk on Hot Ones: Extra Heat—but how will she do in her first solo bout against the Hot Ones gauntlet? Find out as Liv takes on the wings of death and discusses the life as a WWE trainee, wrestling injuries, and the perils of raising farm animals.

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  20. Hot Ones Season 1 Episode 8 - DJ Khaled Talks Fuccbois, Finga Licking, and Media Dinosaurs While Eating Spicy Wings
    3.9/10(67 votes)

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

    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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  21. Hot Ones Season 30 Episode 3 - Emily Blunt Is Up to the Challenge While Eating Spicy Wings
    4.0/10(2 votes)

    #21 - Emily Blunt Is Up to the Challenge While Eating Spicy Wings

    S30:E3

    Emily Blunt is a Golden Globe Award–winning actor with a prolific run in 2026 that includes the Devil Wears Prada 2 and right now, you can catch her in Steven Spielberg's latest sci-fi film, Disclosure Day, set to release in theaters June 12th. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as Blunt takes on the wings of death and discusses iconic movie quotes, life on set with Tom Cruise, and her Mount Rushmore of Emily Blunt movies.

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  22. Hot Ones Season 24 Episode 7 - Serena Williams Returns Hot Sauce Serve After Hot Sauce Serve While Eating Spicy Wings
    4.3/10(46 votes)

    #22 - Serena Williams Returns Hot Sauce Serve After Hot Sauce Serve While Eating Spicy Wings

    S24:E7

    Serena Williams is one of the most decorated athletes of a generation—an icon in tennis, pop culture, and fashion. Her bonafides in the sport are incomparable and she chronicles her legendary career in a multi-part series called In the Arena: Serena Williams set to air on ESPN+ on July 10. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as Williams takes on the wings of death and discusses the value of a post-game press conference, grunting during tennis matches, the perfect karaoke night, competing against her sister Venus Williams, and attempting to deposit a million-dollar check at a bank drive-thru.

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  23. Hot Ones Season 31 Episode 1 - Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh Buddy Up Against Spicy Wings
    4.4/10(11 votes)

    #23 - Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh Buddy Up Against Spicy Wings

    S31:E1

    Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh have covered just about every inch of Hollywood—from Shakespeare to Deadpool, from Oscars to billion-dollar box office weekends. Now, you can catch them sharing the screen in Mayday, the action-packed, Cold War Era buddy comedy on Apple TV. But how are they with spicy food? Find out as Ryan and Kenneth take on the wings of death while talking footie, discussing friendship red flags, and debating the merits of the UK and Canada.

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  24. Hot Ones Season 30 Episode 4 - J Balvin Rides A Heat Rollercoaster While Eating Spicy Wings
    4.5/10(2 votes)

    #24 - J Balvin Rides A Heat Rollercoaster While Eating Spicy Wings

    S30:E4

    J Balvin is a Grammy Award nominated singer-songwriter and one of the most decorated musicians on the planet. A distinguished former Hot Ones guest, as well. He also has a brand new collaborative album, Omerta, alongside Ryan Castro. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as he takes on the wings of death for a second time while discussing being a life long fan of Metallica, his 90s Volkswagen Hatchback Rayo, and gives a travel guide to his hometown of Medellin, Colombia. Stick around for a bonus scene with his bff Andres, who is back for an encore performance against Da Bomb.

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  25. Hot Ones Season 4 Episode 19 - Mario Batali Celebrates Thanksgiving with Spicy Wings
    4.6/10(11 votes)

    #25 - Mario Batali Celebrates Thanksgiving with Spicy Wings

    S4:E19

    Happy Thanksgiving, Hot Ones fans! Last year, Rachael Ray gave us a Turkey Day spectacle for the ages when she mainlined all 10 hot sauces straight off a spoon. Can celeb-chef-in-arms Mario Batali live up to the powerful precedent, or will he melt down in front of the wings of death? Find out as Molto Mario steps into the holiday-themed Hot Ones terror-dome, breaking down his new Yeezy obsession and offering a recipe for the ultimate Thanksgiving-leftover sandwich as the Scovilles rise.

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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 /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/28/2017. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Keke Palmer Listens to the Devil While Eating Spicy Wings".