The WORST episodes of Hell's Kitchen (UK)

Every episode of Hell's Kitchen (UK) ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Hell's Kitchen (UK)!

Hell's Kitchen is a British cookery reality show airing on ITV which features prospective chefs competing with each other for a final prize. Four series have aired since 2004, three presented by Angus Deayton and the latest by Claudia Winkleman. The show has had different formats and different head chefs for each season so far, including Gordon Ramsay, Gary Rhodes, Jean-Christophe Novelli and Marco Pierre White.

Last Updated: 11/1/2024Network: ITV1Status: Ended
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#1 - Day 15

Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 5/2/2005

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#2 - Day 14

Season 2 - Episode 14 - Aired 5/1/2005

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#3 - Day 13

Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 4/30/2005

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#4 - Day 12

Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 4/29/2005

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#5 - Day 11

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 4/28/2005

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Day 1
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3.47
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#6 - Day 1

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/13/2009

Head chef Marco Pierre White invites another group of famous faces into his kitchen, hoping to turn the pampered celebrities into cooks capable of meeting his exacting standards.

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4.09
33 votes

#7 - Day 12

Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 9/14/2007

The contestants start off their day with a master class in liver and the evening's service finds a familiar face walking through the doors as Season 1 contestant Abi Titmuss visits for dinner which excites the boys in the kitchen.

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4.35
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#8 - Day 1

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/3/2007

Ten celebrities turn their hands to all things culinary, attempting to master the arts of preparing and serving dishes to a clientele of famous faces, under the watchful eye of head chef Marco Pierre White.

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5.11
35 votes

#9 - Day 7

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/9/2007

Marco begins the day by asking the chefs to prepare him breakfast. After being given onions, mushrooms, eggs and steaks to create a morning feast for Marco, he samples all of the breakfasts then teaches his daily master class with everyone's favorite, steak. There's a mix up in the kitchen later on in the show and the brigade is frazzled as the chefs must rely on teamwork to finish the evening's service.

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5.14
36 votes

#10 - Day 4

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/6/2007

The chefs prepare to serve 100 guests in Hell's Kitchen as Lee and Jim get into a row during Chef Marco's morning challenge.

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5.27
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#11 - Day 5

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/8/2007

Confrontation remains a theme in Hell's Kitchen as Jim finds a new sparring partner in Brian. Barry tries an oyster cocktail for the first time as Chef Marco introduces the day with a master class in oysters.

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5.89
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#12 - Day 3

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/9/2007

Chef Marco gives the celebrities a masterclass in steak with peppercorn sauce. Will the celebrity diners complain about the standard of the meals or are they too scared of Chef Marco's reaction? An argument drives one contestant out of the kitchen.

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6.03
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#13 - Day 2

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/4/2007

Chef Marco gives the celebrities a masterclass in Lemon sole. As the contestants try to copy, something’s fishy on one team! The competition is set, someone’s sexuality is questioned and the verdict is in.

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#14 - Day 6

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/8/2007

As Jim struggles and decides he doesn't belong in the house or the kitchen, Marco and the rest of the brigade attempt to talk Jim down from the proverbial ledge. Meanwhile, Chef Marco teaches the contestants how to make his favorite fish, turbot, and the Red Kitchen's pastry station experiences a personnel change.

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6.25
4 votes

#15 - Day 2

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/15/2009

Claudia Winkleman presents an update from the reality TV kitchen as Marco Pierre White continues his challenge to turn the celebrities into chefs capable of feeding a restaurant packed with discerning diners each night

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6.50
2 votes

#16 - Day 08

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/25/2005

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Day 01
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6.79
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#17 - Day 01

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/23/2004

The celebs all arrive and begin their training. After collapsing on a garden chair, Roger is taken to hospital because he's irritated an on-going problem with his knee. He's forced to quit the competition.

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Day 04
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6.86
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#18 - Day 04

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/26/2004

Another cooking competition but this one has the twist of a double elimination.

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Day 11
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6.94
34 votes

#19 - Day 11

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 6/2/2004

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Day 08
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6.94
36 votes

#20 - Day 08

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/30/2004

After attempting to assault Mr Ramsay last night, Amanda decides to call it a day and later, Belinda is the first celeb to leave by public vote.

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#21 - Live Final

Season 3 - Episode 15 - Aired 9/17/2007

A look back at some of the highlights of the series as viewers decide whether to crown Barry or Adele their winner.

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7.00
31 votes

#22 - Day 14

Season 3 - Episode 14 - Aired 9/16/2007

As the competition draws to a close and Hell's Kitchen has its final two contestants, we revisit their first day and the sacked contestants return to talk about their experience under the tutelage of Marco Pierre White. Marco's master class has a lobster cocktail on the menu, Adele's family visits Hell's Kitchen and the two finalists review their former teammates.

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7.00
31 votes

#23 - Day 13

Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 9/15/2007

The day begins with private meetings between Marco and the remaining four contestants to discuss their progress so far in the kitchen. Chef Marco then teaches the brigade a master class in how to prepare scallop and salmon with ... ketchup vinaigrette!

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Day 15
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7.00
1 votes

#24 - Day 15

Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 6/6/2004

Jennifer, James and Matt compete in the final cook-off with one person being crowned the winner.

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Day 14
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#25 - Day 14

Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 6/5/2004

Another celebrity gets voted off the show as they prepare for the final cook-off with the top three cooks.

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