The BEST episodes of Hell's Kitchen (US) season 20

Every episode of Hell's Kitchen (US) season 20, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Hell's Kitchen (US) season 20!

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

Last Updated: 3/5/2025Network: FOXStatus: Continuing
What the Hell
star
7.58
132 votes

#1 - What the Hell

Season 20 - Episode 15 - Aired 9/13/2021

The three remaining chefs must cook a five-course dinner service.

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Temping the Meat
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7.54
145 votes

#2 - Temping the Meat

Season 20 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/7/2021

The teams prepare dinner for boxing legend Mike Tyson and racecar driver Kurt Busch.

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Two Young Guns Shoot It Out
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7.54
134 votes

#3 - Two Young Guns Shoot It Out

Season 20 - Episode 16 - Aired 9/13/2021

The final two chefs compete, after which the last chef standing wins the grand prize.

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If You Can't Stand the Heat...
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7.51
148 votes

#4 - If You Can't Stand the Heat...

Season 20 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/12/2021

The chefs cook up a different international cuisine against a chef from the opposing team.

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All Hell Breaks Loose
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7.39
154 votes

#5 - All Hell Breaks Loose

Season 20 - Episode 12 - Aired 8/30/2021

The competition moves to a new level when the chefs have to prove they are worthy of a black jacket.

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Young Guns Come Out Shooting
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7.39
162 votes

#6 - Young Guns Come Out Shooting

Season 20 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/31/2021

Eighteen aspiring chefs from across the country, 23-years-old or younger, begin the competition.

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A Ramsay Birthday in Hell!
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7.33
140 votes

#7 - A Ramsay Birthday in Hell!

Season 20 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/5/2021

The restaurant is closed for chef Ramsay's daughter's 21st birthday party.

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Stirring the Pot
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7.31
144 votes

#8 - Stirring the Pot

Season 20 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/28/2021

Both teams must work together to decipher recipes written in emojis.

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Young Guns Going Big
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7.28
146 votes

#9 - Young Guns Going Big

Season 20 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/21/2021

The chefs must make brunch for 60 hungry Caesars Palace employees.

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Hell Hath No Fury...
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7.28
137 votes

#10 - Hell Hath No Fury...

Season 20 - Episode 14 - Aired 9/6/2021

A clash of egos causes tensions to run high; during a dinner service filled with sabotage, the chefs struggle to prove they have what it takes.

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More Than a Sticky Situation
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7.27
145 votes

#11 - More Than a Sticky Situation

Season 20 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/16/2021

The chefs take on the blind taste test challenge with messy consequences.

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A Devilish Challenge
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7.24
148 votes

#12 - A Devilish Challenge

Season 20 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/19/2021

The remaining chefs compete in a tag team relay race competition; a "Cook For Your Life" challenge.

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Come Hell or High Water!
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7.23
141 votes

#13 - Come Hell or High Water!

Season 20 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/14/2021

The chefs must replicate the very first challenge in "Hell's Kitchen" history.

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Social Media in Hell
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7.21
147 votes

#14 - Social Media in Hell

Season 20 - Episode 13 - Aired 9/6/2021

The chefs must create visually stunning dishes to impress chef Ramsay's Instagram followers.

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Swiping Right
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7.16
135 votes

#15 - Swiping Right

Season 20 - Episode 11 - Aired 8/23/2021

The chefs hope to get the perfect match of ingredients for their dish; a team overcooks its dish.

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A Game Show from Hell
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7.14
138 votes

#16 - A Game Show from Hell

Season 20 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/9/2021

One team struggles to work together on its dish; a special charity dinner service.

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