The Worst Episodes of Hot Ones

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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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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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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J Balvin is the prince of reggaeton and the king of streaming worldwide, as well as a 5x Latin Grammy Award winner. His latest album, Colores, is out now—the newest singles are "Ma 'G'" and "Tu Vuh-Nay-No," and as is always the case with J Balvin, there's more new music on the way. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as the global icon eats the spiciest meal of his life with Sean Evans and discusses everything from late nights in Paris with Michael Jordan, to how he almost ended up with the stage name "Scotch Bonnet."

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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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Kamaru Usman is one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the UFC—a dominant and reigning Welterweight Champion who has defended that title on four straight occasions. But how is he with spicy wings? Find out as the "Nigerian Nightmare" tries to put the wings of death in a chokehold while discussing fellow fighters like Francis Ngannou, breaking down the secrets of "sweet spots," and explaining the global appeal of Burna Boy.

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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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CL is a global pop music icon who’s back with her long-awaited debut studio album, Alpha—which includes the aptly-titled single, “Spicy.” But how is she with spicy food? Find out as the multi-talented rapper takes on the wings of death with Sean Evans. Along the way, she reflects on her K-Pop roots, discusses Korean corn dogs, and breaks down her relationship with John Malkovich.

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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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Andrew Zimmern is a chef, restaurateur, author, and Emmy Award–winning food TV pioneer. You can catch his latest series, Family Dinner with Andrew Zimmern, Sunday nights on Magnolia Network, and Wild Game Kitchen is coming later this year to Outdoor Channel. But how is he with spicy food? Zimmern may have traveled the globe eating chilies in Northern Thailand and mala hot pot in Chengdu, but he's never faced hot sauces like Da Bomb and The Last Dab Apollo. Watch him check "Hot Ones" off his bucket list and share wisdom on everything from the cultural significance of supermarkets, to how birria tacos took over social media.

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Jacob Elordi is an actor you know from his role as Nate Jacobs in the Emmy Award–winning, megahit HBO series Euphoria. His latest project is the film Deep Water, an Adrian Lyne–directed psychological thriller set to hit Hulu on March 18th. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as the Australian superstar takes on the wings of death and discusses the influence of Marlon Brando, sitting courtside at MSG with Simu Liu, and rock-bottom auditions.

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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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Andrew Callaghan is a journalist you know best from his work on Channel 5 News, which ranges from gonzo profiles of Florida Man folk heroes, to boots-on-the-ground field pieces in war-torn Ukraine. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Callaghan takes on the wings of death and discusses his unique reporting style, breaks down the decline of traditional media, and even spits some Trek God bars for the people. Subscribe to Channel 5 News now!

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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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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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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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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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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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SZA is a four-time Grammy Award–winning singer-songwriter and Oscar nominee. Her album, Ctrl, was named on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest of All Time. Her second album, SOS, garnered nine Grammy nominations, including three wins. And now, we can't wait to see what happens with the third studio album, Lana, which is coming soon. But how is she with spicy wings? Find out as SZA takes on the wings of death and discusses her song-writing process, her relationship with fame, and her love of Sky Zone trampoline parks.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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