The BEST episodes of Hell's Kitchen (US) season 24

Every episode of Hell's Kitchen (US) season 24, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Hell's Kitchen (US) season 24!

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

Last Updated: 1/2/2026Network: FOXStatus: Continuing
Battle for Black Jackets
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7.86
14 votes

#1 - Battle for Black Jackets

Season 24 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/1/2026

The last 7 chefs go head to head while fighting for one of the 5 coveted black jackets needed to advance in the competition. Three WWE champions give the chefs their first task of the day of creating a dish that best represents their home state. Those who do not advance will put their own twist on pizza while the last 3 chefs are tasked with a challenge that taps into their imagination.

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Charity Dinner from Hell
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7.65
54 votes

#2 - Charity Dinner from Hell

Season 24 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/11/2025

The team's ability to work together is put to the test when they are challenged with making Chinese dishes in a tag team fashion. Everyone in the kitchen has the chance to lead a course during the VIP-packed Charity Night dinner service for organizations, Feeding America & Stand Up To Cancer, but the battle for power causes trouble.

Cook for Your Life
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7.59
56 votes

#3 - Cook for Your Life

Season 24 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/13/2025

For the team challenge, the chefs compete in a "State To Plate" challenge and must decode ingredients spelled in the style of license plates. Then, they must integrate these contrasting ingredients into one cohesive dish to impress Chef Ramsey. In lieu of a traditional dinner service, the lowest scoring chefs face off in order to secure their spot in the kitchen.

Hell Hath No Fury Like Anaiya Scorned
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7.59
58 votes

#4 - Hell Hath No Fury Like Anaiya Scorned

Season 24 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/20/2025

The Red and Blue Team put their classic culinary technique to the test and compete to earn their dish a spot on the tasting menu of a VIP Johnson and Wales 50th Anniversary Dinner honoring the legendary culinary school. During the dinner, the chefs must balance the expectations of a flawless service with keeping tensions and toxicity in the kitchen in check. Team drama and secrets are revealed to Chef Ramsay.

Making a State-ment
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7.47
72 votes

#5 - Making a State-ment

Season 24 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/25/2025

For the first time in Hell's Kitchen history, every chef will be from and represent a different place. The Top 20 chefs will set out to impress Chef Ramsay in the Signature Dish Challenge before embarking on their first dinner service.

Hell's Chicken
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7.39
59 votes

#6 - Hell's Chicken

Season 24 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/30/2025

The chefs face their toughest critic yet when they are challenged to elevate a classic Southern specialty. Lack of communication among the teams slows down the dinner service, displeasing Chef Ramsey. Simple mistakes like cooking temperature slip ups and timing coordination between stations could lead to the end of one chef's journey.

A State of Confusion
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7.38
60 votes

#7 - A State of Confusion

Season 24 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/23/2025

The chefs are challenged to blend two distinct state delicacies into one cohesive dish. During dinner service, the teams must come together to serve a dining room packed with VIPs, including a bachelor party and UCONN Basketball legends. There may be too many cooks in the kitchen as the chefs battle for authority and respect.

Guac a Mole in Hell's Kitchen
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7.35
60 votes

#8 - Guac a Mole in Hell's Kitchen

Season 24 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/6/2025

After being surprised by a Mariachi band, the chefs are challenged to prepare an elevated Mexican dish, but the catch is they must play a wild game to determine what ingredients they will have to work with! Celebrity Chef Gabriela Camara joins chef Ramsay to put the chef's dishes to the test. Finally, at dinner service the teams struggle with pork chops and garnishes which could send chefs packing.

Is it Steak?
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7.35
63 votes

#9 - Is it Steak?

Season 24 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/4/2025

It's time for the annual Blind Taste Test! Can the chefs trust their instincts or will their expertise lead to overcomplication? During service, the competitors need to trust themselves and each other. The teams must push aside tensions to come out on top with a perfect dinner service.

The Heat is Heading for Hell's Kitchen
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7.34
59 votes

#10 - The Heat is Heading for Hell's Kitchen

Season 24 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/9/2025

To test the chef's teamwork, Chef Ramsay has the remaining chefs compete in a speed breakfast challenge for local Connecticut Police Officers! Then, in the most dramatic dinner service yet, both the Red and Blue teams melt under pressure at the fish and meat stations and must face Chef Ramsay's wrath.

Hell on a Half-Shell
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7.19
58 votes

#11 - Hell on a Half-Shell

Season 24 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/2/2025

There is something fishy going on in the kitchen! When the chefs are challenged with shucking and preparing the perfect scallop dish for Chef Ramsay, there is zero margin for error and not everyone can come out on top.

There's Something Fishy Going On
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7.11
61 votes

#12 - There's Something Fishy Going On

Season 24 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/16/2025

This week, the chefs visit Stonington, Connecticut to compete in a very fishy relay race! Then, during dinner service both teams step up their game but will it be enough to keep them in the competition come the end of the night?