The BEST episodes of Hell's Kitchen (US) season 10

Every episode of Hell's Kitchen (US) season 10, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Hell's Kitchen (US) season 10!

In this exciting reality series, cooks compete to impress chef Gordon Ramsay and win a job at a top restaurant.

Last Updated: 7/20/2026Network: FOXStatus: Continuing
4 Chefs Compete
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7.76
203 votes

#1 - 4 Chefs Compete

Season 10 - Episode 18 - Aired 8/27/2012

During the dinner service, each contestant gets a chance to direct the others.

5 Chefs Compete
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7.74
257 votes

#2 - 5 Chefs Compete

Season 10 - Episode 17 - Aired 8/20/2012

The chefs each try to teach a student to re-create one of Ramsay's dishes.

2 Chefs Compete
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7.64
262 votes

#3 - 2 Chefs Compete

Season 10 - Episode 19 - Aired 9/4/2012

The top two finalists are determined; a team of renowned chefs evaluates the contestants' final dinner-service menu.

7 Chefs Compete
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7.63
317 votes

#4 - 7 Chefs Compete

Season 10 - Episode 15 - Aired 7/24/2012

Ramsay puts the chefs' communication skills to the test; the contestants face their most important dinner service yet.

18 Chefs Compete
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7.62
304 votes

#5 - 18 Chefs Compete

Season 10 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/4/2012

The chefs must make their signature dishes; one contestant is sent home.

11 Chefs Compete (2)
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7.58
298 votes

#6 - 11 Chefs Compete (2)

Season 10 - Episode 10 - Aired 7/3/2012

As tempers flare on both teams, several contestants are more focused on personal drama than cooking.

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6 Chefs Compete
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7.57
225 votes

#7 - 6 Chefs Compete

Season 10 - Episode 16 - Aired 8/13/2012

The chefs compete against a team of former runners-up in a dinner-service showdown.

Finale
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7.56
177 votes

#8 - Finale

Season 10 - Episode 20 - Aired 9/10/2012

After the two remaining chefs tackle the final dinner service, Ramsay chooses the winner.

8 Chefs Compete
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7.53
291 votes

#9 - 8 Chefs Compete

Season 10 - Episode 14 - Aired 7/23/2012

The chefs are challenged to put a gourmet spin on traditional Southern dishes. Later, they work on their communication skills before an important dinner service.

9 Chefs Compete (1)
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7.45
268 votes

#10 - 9 Chefs Compete (1)

Season 10 - Episode 12 - Aired 7/16/2012

A competitive eater and the chefs participate in a wing-eating contest; history is made during a blind taste test.

11 Chefs Compete (1)
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7.44
265 votes

#11 - 11 Chefs Compete (1)

Season 10 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/2/2012

Ramsay challenges the contestants' creativity by using a slot machine to determine ingredients for their dishes.

14 Chefs Compete
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7.38
301 votes

#12 - 14 Chefs Compete

Season 10 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/18/2012

The contestants prepare Mexican dishes.

10 Chefs Compete
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7.36
269 votes

#13 - 10 Chefs Compete

Season 10 - Episode 11 - Aired 7/9/2012

The Blue Team competes against the Red Team in a challenge that forces the chefs to think on their feet; three special diners attend the dinner service.

13 Chefs Compete (2)
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7.28
238 votes

#14 - 13 Chefs Compete (2)

Season 10 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/25/2012

The teams must put on a dinner service timed in sync with three runway shows going on in the restaurant.

17 Chefs Compete
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7.24
217 votes

#15 - 17 Chefs Compete

Season 10 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/5/2012

The teams face a challenge and a dinner service; a contestant is eliminated.

15 Chefs Compete
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7.18
279 votes

#16 - 15 Chefs Compete

Season 10 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/12/2012

The teams must tackle a challenge in order to get the ingredients they need to cook four different lamb dishes.

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16 Chefs Compete
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7.16
240 votes

#17 - 16 Chefs Compete

Season 10 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/11/2012

The men compete against the women in a challenge in which they serve classic American fare to special diners; the winning team takes a day trip.

12 Chefs Compete
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7.16
266 votes

#18 - 12 Chefs Compete

Season 10 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/26/2012

The contestants prepare food for UFC fighter Tito Ortiz and former boxer Sugar Ray Leonard.

9 Chefs Compete (2)
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7.15
234 votes

#19 - 9 Chefs Compete (2)

Season 10 - Episode 13 - Aired 7/17/2012

The remaining contestants have a chance to impress chef Ramsay when they create items for the dinner menu.

13 Chefs Compete (1)
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6.83
214 votes

#20 - 13 Chefs Compete (1)

Season 10 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/19/2012

The contestants must create a menu for fashion designers; the winning team receives a new wardrobe, while the losers are left to prepare for a dinner service runway show.