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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
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #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 1 Episode 8 - DJ Khaled Talks Fuccbois, Finga Licking, and Media Dinosaurs While Eating Spicy Wings
    3.8/10(58 votes)

    #11 - 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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  12. Hot Ones Season 14 Episode 4 - Awkwafina Gets Hot and Cold While Eating Spicy Wings
    4.5/10(27 votes)

    #12 - Awkwafina Gets Hot and Cold While Eating Spicy Wings

    S14:E4

    Awkwafina is the Golden Globe Award-winning actress you know from films like Crazy Rich Asians and The Farewell. Her latest project is the highly anticipated animated film Raya and the Last Dragon, which is coming to theaters and Disney+ on March 5th. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as "Nora from Queens" takes on the wings of death, fangirls out over Hot Ones, and breaks down everything from her love of Charles Bukowski, to her formative years as a trumpeter. Plus: a special cameo from The Takeout host Dumbfoundead, and Sean's post-mortem on the infamous Bobby Lee episode!

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  13. Hot Ones Season 15 Episode 3 - Quavo Is Stunned by Spicy Wings
    4.7/10(8 votes)

    #13 - Quavo Is Stunned by Spicy Wings

    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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  14. Hot Ones Season 19 Episode 7 - James Corden Experiences Mouth Karma While Eating Spicy Wings
    4.9/10(18 votes)

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

    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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  15. Hot Ones Season 29 Episode 2 - Will Arnett Wants to Fire His Publicist While Eating Spicy Wings
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - Will Arnett Wants to Fire His Publicist While Eating Spicy Wings

    S29:E2

    Will Arnett is an actor you know from breakout comedies like Arrested Development, BoJack Horseman, The Lego Batman Movie, and many more. He's also part of the Golden Globe Award–nominated podcast, SmartLess. And, you can catch him in theaters now starring opposite Laura Dern in the Bradley Cooper–directed comedy-drama, "Is This Thing On?" But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Arnett takes on the wings of death and discusses the art of a great talk-show appearance, his obsession with Golden Tee, and how he cracked the code on the Batman voice.

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  16. Hot Ones Season 1 Episode 1 - Tony Yayo Talks Shmoney Dance and Eminem's Taco Habit While Eating Spicy Wings
    5.3/10(35 votes)

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

    S1:E1

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

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  17. Hot Ones Season 2 Episode 38 - Action Bronson Blows His High Eating Spicy Wings
    5.4/10(13 votes)

    #17 - Action Bronson Blows His High Eating Spicy Wings

    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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  18. Hot Ones Season 23 Episode 10 - Gwyneth Paltrow Is Full of Regret While Eating Spicy Wings
    5.4/10(14 votes)

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

    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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  19. Hot Ones Season 26 Episode 1 - Bad Bunny Risks His Life While Eating Spicy Wings
    5.4/10(18 votes)

    #19 - Bad Bunny Risks His Life While Eating Spicy Wings

    S26:E1

    Bad Bunny is a three-time Grammy Award–winning artist, and one of the most streamed musicians on the planet. This summer, he will be doing a much-anticipated residency in his homeland of Puerto Rico, and all of this is coming on the heels of his brand-new #1 album in the world, Debí Tirar Más Fotos. But how is he with spicy wings? Find out as Benito takes on the wings of death and discusses the making of "BAILE INoLVIDABLE," his most memorable fashion moments, and why he is the best celebrity wrestler of all time—and that's a fact!

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  20. Hot Ones Season 26 Episode 9 - Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco Burn With Love While Eating Spicy Wings
    5.4/10(17 votes)

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

    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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  21. Hot Ones Season 12 Episode 6 - T-Pain Tastes Gas While Eating Spicy Wings
    5.5/10(13 votes)

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

    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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  22. Hot Ones Season 14 Episode 3 - Kevin James Forgets Who He Is While Eating Spicy Wings
    5.5/10(11 votes)

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

    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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  23. Hot Ones Season 22 Episode 4 - Doja Cat Is Doing Great While Eating Spicy Wings
    5.5/10(16 votes)

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

    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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  24. Hot Ones Season 2 Episode 21 - Joe Budden Keeps It Real While Eating Spicy Wings
    5.6/10(27 votes)

    #24 - Joe Budden Keeps It Real While Eating Spicy Wings

    S2:E21

    The Jersey City emcee may be stirring up headlines these days with his string of Drake disses, but let's be real: We've always wanted to get Joe into the hot seat. The hip-hop rabble-rouser proves that whether it's a hot-sauce duel or a rap battle, he never backs down.

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  25. Hot Ones Season 4 Episode 19 - Mario Batali Celebrates Thanksgiving with Spicy Wings
    5.6/10(8 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".