The BEST episodes of Hell's Kitchen (US) season 17

Every episode of Hell's Kitchen (US) season 17, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Hell's Kitchen (US) season 17!

Hell's Kitchen (US) is an American reality television cooking competition (based on the British series of the same name) broadcast on Fox. It is hosted by celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay.

Last Updated: 5/8/2024Network: FOXStatus: Continuing
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All-Star Finale
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7.87
280 votes

#1 - All-Star Finale

Season 17 - Episode 16 - Aired 2/2/2018

In the season finale, the final two All-Stars pick from the season's past contestants to join them on their team for the final dinner service. And a winner is chosen.

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Families Come to Hell
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7.77
288 votes

#2 - Families Come to Hell

Season 17 - Episode 14 - Aired 1/26/2018

When the families come to visit, the four remaining All-Stars are feeling extra-motivated to succeed. For this week's challenge, the chefs must choose a gift, each of which contains a secret ingredient on which they must base their dish.

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Five is the New Black
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7.75
333 votes

#3 - Five is the New Black

Season 17 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/12/2018

Chef Ramsay reveals to the remaining All-Stars that they will be competing for the coveted black jacket by facing a series of three difficult challenges: 'Taste It, Now Make It,' in which contestants must use their senses to recreate a dish.

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A Little Slice of Hell
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7.69
366 votes

#4 - A Little Slice of Hell

Season 17 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/10/2017

The remaining chefs are given 30 minutes to create a pizza inspired by an assigned country. Later, during dinner service, Melissa Fumero and model Devon Windsor join as special guests, and while both teams struggle, one just can't keep up.

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Stars Heating Up Hell
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7.68
307 votes

#5 - Stars Heating Up Hell

Season 17 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/19/2018

The remaining chefs must instruct athletes Candice Park, Jordan Weber, Ricky Williams, Shawne Merriman, and Reggie Miller to make their signature dishes using only verbal instructions; the contestants cook in only one kitchen during dinner service.

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It's All Gravy
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7.67
338 votes

#6 - It's All Gravy

Season 17 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/15/2017

The remaining all-stars head to the dining room to be greeted by Gordon and a camel, before diving into the infamous Blind Taste Test Challenge during which they must decipher spices with the risk of being blasted by mashed potatoes and gravy.

Welcome to the Jungle
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7.65
363 votes

#7 - Welcome to the Jungle

Season 17 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/1/2017

This week's challenge takes place in the 'Hell's Kitchen' 'Jungle,' where the contestants must create a dish using exotic meats Boar, Venison and Elk that were eaten by early humans.

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All-Stars Arrive
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7.61
502 votes

#8 - All-Stars Arrive

Season 17 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/29/2017

Sixteen All-Stars come back for a second chance to prove they have the skills to earn the head chef position at one of Gordon's Las Vegas restaurants.

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Just Letter Cook
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7.59
422 votes

#9 - Just Letter Cook

Season 17 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/20/2017

The remaining chefs must face off in a 'game of chance' to divvy up their ingredients and create their own unique dishes.

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Trimming Fat
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7.59
388 votes

#10 - Trimming Fat

Season 17 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/17/2017

Chef Ramsay decides to give the 12 remaining contestants a tutorial on how to best prepare six of the most popular 'Hell's Kitchen' dishes.

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Final Three
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7.57
294 votes

#11 - Final Three

Season 17 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/2/2018

Chef Ramsay informs the remaining three All-Stars that all of them will compete in the finale. As a reward, Ramsay invites the contestants to a pampered retreat at Calamigos Ranch in Malibu.

Tower of Terror
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7.55
426 votes

#12 - Tower of Terror

Season 17 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/13/2017

Chef Ramsay challenges the remaining chefs to complete a four-tiered shellfish tower with 'fast hands.' Each team is divided into four teams of two, with each pair completing one tier at a time.

Raising the Bar
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7.52
462 votes

#13 - Raising the Bar

Season 17 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/6/2017

The 16 chefs are given 40 minutes to execute their first individual challenge, the Bar Menu Challenge. Then, the chefs prep for the season's first dinner service, as they adapt to an all-new menu.

Trying to Pasta Test
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7.52
326 votes

#14 - Trying to Pasta Test

Season 17 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/5/2018

The remaining chefs must create three restaurant-quality pasta dishes with $20; guest judges Lachlan Mackinnon-Patterson and Bruce Kalman; an elimination.

Josh Josh Josh
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7.51
378 votes

#15 - Josh Josh Josh

Season 17 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/3/2017

After a shocking change, many are left unhappy and the tension in the dorms is at an all-time high. The next day, the chefs are challenged to work in pairs and cook different types of fish on cedar and hickory wood planks. Chef Ben Ford helps Ramsay decide which team delivered the best and most consistent dishes. Later that evening, the chefs aim to impress special guest diner Shaun Brown; and Ramsay has had enough with one chef and makes a drastic decision.

Catch of the Day
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7.48
347 votes

#16 - Catch of the Day

Season 17 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/8/2017

The remaining contestants compete in a special challenge involving creatures of the sea. Then, during dinner service, the chefs aim to impress a host of VIP guests including Michael Cimarusti.