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: 7/20/2026Network: FOXStatus: Continuing
Temping the Meat
star
7.56
146 votes

#1 - 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.

If You Can't Stand the Heat...
star
7.53
130 votes

#2 - 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.

Two Young Guns Shoot It Out
star
7.48
117 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.

What the Hell
star
7.41
111 votes

#4 - What the Hell

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

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

Young Guns Come Out Shooting
star
7.38
164 votes

#5 - 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.

All Hell Breaks Loose
star
7.38
134 votes

#6 - 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.

More Than a Sticky Situation
star
7.34
128 votes

#7 - 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.

A Ramsay Birthday in Hell!
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7.32
122 votes

#8 - 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.

Come Hell or High Water!
star
7.31
122 votes

#9 - 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.

Hell Hath No Fury...
star
7.30
140 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.

Young Guns Going Big
star
7.28
148 votes

#11 - Young Guns Going Big

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

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

Stirring the Pot
star
7.28
128 votes

#12 - Stirring the Pot

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

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

Social Media in Hell
star
7.22
150 votes

#13 - 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.

Swiping Right
star
7.19
125 votes

#14 - 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.

A Devilish Challenge
star
7.15
131 votes

#15 - 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.

A Game Show from Hell
star
7.07
118 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.