The BEST episodes of Hell's Kitchen (US)
Every episode of Hell's Kitchen (US) ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Hell's Kitchen (US)!
In this exciting reality series, cooks compete to impress chef Gordon Ramsay and win a job at a top restaurant.
#1 - 14 Chefs Compete
Season 14 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/31/2015
An ocean adventure is up for grabs as the teams try to impress chef Gordon Ramsay during a cheese challenge. Later, emotions are elevated as the 14 remaining contestants work to avoid elimination and complete a star-studded dinner service.
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#4 - Day 10 (2)
Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 8/13/2007
The two Hell's Kitchen finalists take opposite approaches in dealing with their staff. Chef Ramsay reviews the proposed dishes and presents the finalists with their own head chef’s jackets in preparation for the final dinner service. At the end of the night, one finalist emerges the winner.
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#10 - Finale
Season 8 - Episode 15 - Aired 12/15/2010
In the Season 8 finale, the final two chefs must prepare five-course meals to be judged by five L.A.-area executive chefs and food-service executives. The winner receives a head-chef position at LA Market at the JW Marriott Hotel in Los Angeles.
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#11 - 12 Chefs Compete
Season 15 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/17/2016
The blue team gains a new member; the team that wins a grocery spelling challenge spends the day flying in a stunt plane, while the losing team makes sangria for dinner service; VIP dinner guests include Thomas Ian Nichols and Omar Benson Miller.
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#12 - 16 Chefs Compete
Season 15 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/27/2016
The contestants are faced with a communications challenge; the winning team goes on a relaxing retreat while the losers prepare for dinner service, which involves gutting 100 pounds of sea bass. VIP guests include astronaut Buzz Aldrin.
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#13 - 11 Chefs Compete
Season 15 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/24/2016
The teams must create six unique dishes for former sous chef Andi; while the challenge winners spend the night in Las Vegas, the losing team makes a mountain of macaroons; dinner service has the contestants cooking for Andi's wedding reception.
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#14 - 10 Chefs Compete (1)
Season 15 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/2/2016
Grammy-winning guitarist Steve Vai performs; the contestants must create unique dishes with a limited number of ingredients; the winning team plays a game of paintball while the losing team is faced with delivery day at the kitchen.
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#17 - Finale
Season 15 - Episode 16 - Aired 4/29/2016
The top two finalists create hot and cold appetizers and main entrees for a panel of esteemed judges; the winner of the challenge gets first pick of the returning contestants who assist with the final dinner service; the winner is announced.
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#18 - Crepe Grand Prix
Season 16 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/30/2016
The contestants race in the first annual Crepe Grand Prix challenge for a chance to win a luxurious dining experience on a yacht in Santa Barbara. Later, one team struggles right out of the gate during a dinner service featuring VIP guests Maureen DeWulf and Dash Mihok.
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#19 - The Yolks on Them
Season 16 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/7/2016
Tensions run high in the house as the teams face their next challenge, which is to make eight unique dishes using a selection of ostrich cuts. While the winners get to go to Big Bear for a zip-lining excursion, the losing chefs have to pluck pine nuts out of pinecones.
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#20 - Walking the Plank
Season 16 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/21/2016
A shocking elimination forces both teams to regroup and chart a new course as they take on the Seven Seas Seafood Challenge, which gives the chefs 30 minutes to prepare a fish dish using a variety of fresh ingredients. Later, guitarist Joe Perry and singer Estelle are invited to the dinner service.
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#21 - Let the Catfights Begin
Season 16 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/4/2016
The remaining contestants take part in an Ingredient Crossword Challenge. Later, kid-friendly items must be incorporated into the dinner service during a family night with VIP diners, who include actresses Lauren Lapkus and Ciara Hanna.
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#22 - Don't Tell My Fiancé
Season 16 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/11/2016
The remaining contestants are tasked with cooking their own version of a Southern staple, which will be judged by chef Chris Hastings. Later, there's a feeling of determination to impress VIP guests J.J. Redick, Blake Lewis, Mircea Monroe and Adrienne Maloof at dinner service. However, stress levels rise and Ramsay makes a shocking decision.
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#24 - Dancing in the Grotto
Season 16 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/16/2016
The remaining chefs tackle sliders; three guest judges determine which team will party at the Playboy mansion; celebrity diners include model Crystal Hefner, TV producer Melissa Rivers, TV hosts Drew and Jonathan Scott and actress Ashley Greene.
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#25 - Fusion Confusion
Season 16 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/5/2017
In the second hour, the chefs must pair up for their challenge in which they must try and combine two countries' flavors to impress guest judge, Roy Yamaguchi, owner and executive chef of Roy's. Later during dinner service, the chefs try to impress Chef Ramsay, as well as special guest diners that include actors Kellita Smith ("Z Nation"), Jasika Nicole ("Fringe"), Patrick Renna ("The Sandlot") and Tommy Savas ("State of Affairs").
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