The WORST seasons of Hell's Kitchen (US)

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

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

Last Updated: 3/25/2026Network: FOXStatus: Continuing
All Stars
star
6.05
620 votes

#1 - All Stars

First Aired 9/30/2017

Chef Ramsay invites sixteen all-stars back to the kitchen for a second chance to prove they have what it takes.

Season 16
star
6.06
559 votes

#2 - Season 16

First Aired 9/24/2016

Head Chefs Only
star
6.75
20 votes

#3 - Head Chefs Only

First Aired 9/27/2024

This talented crop of head chefs will come from all ages, backgrounds, culinary specialties, and restaurant types. But whether that restaurant is a tiny mom-and-pop shop or sports a large fine-dining brigade, these chefs are used to calling the shots. These alpha head chefs will battle it out in the ultimate ego blender to prove they have the culinary skills and leadership mettle to command Chef Ramsay’s kitchen.

star
6.89
27 votes

#4 - The American Dream

First Aired 9/29/2023

Eighteen diverse contestants have come from all over America to follow their dream to work for Chef Gordon Ramsey. These chefs will endure a brutal set of challenges, and only one will come out on top to become the next Head Chef of Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen Las Vegas, one of the busiest restaurants in the country.

star
6.95
103 votes

#5 - Battle of the States

First Aired 9/26/2025

Ramsay reignites the kitchen pitting twenty chefs, each representing a different state, against one another in a contest of regional and culinary skill.

Young Guns
star
6.98
532 votes

#6 - Young Guns

First Aired 6/1/2021

It’s the anniversary season of Hell’s Kitchen and Gordon Ramsay returns with the youngest Hell's Kitchen contestants yet, the "Young Guns"! These 18 competitors are all under the age of 25, and the winner of this epic season will receive a head chef position at Gordon Ramsay Steak at the Paris Las Vegas.

Season 15
star
7.00
488 votes

#7 - Season 15

First Aired 1/16/2016

Season 13
star
7.01
527 votes

#8 - Season 13

First Aired 9/11/2014

Season 7
star
7.01
411 votes

#9 - Season 7

First Aired 6/2/2010

Season 14
star
7.01
410 votes

#10 - Season 14

First Aired 3/4/2015

Season 8
star
7.01
549 votes

#11 - Season 8

First Aired 9/23/2010

Season 4
star
7.01
707 votes

#12 - Season 4

First Aired 4/2/2008

Season 12
star
7.01
406 votes

#13 - Season 12

First Aired 3/14/2014

Las Vegas
star
7.02
711 votes

#14 - Las Vegas

First Aired 1/8/2021

Taking the show to Las Vegas, the city that’s home to the world’s first Gordon Ramsay Hell’s Kitchen restaurant at Caesars Palace, 16 aspiring chefs from around the country will roll the dice and head to Sin City in the hopes of winning big. Only those who possess the right combination of ingredients will continue on, until one is named head chef at Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen Lake Tahoe.

Season 11
star
7.02
403 votes

#15 - Season 11

First Aired 3/13/2013

Season 9
star
7.03
401 votes

#16 - Season 9

First Aired 7/19/2011

Season 10
star
7.03
464 votes

#17 - Season 10

First Aired 6/5/2012

Rookies vs Veterans
star
7.04
456 votes

#18 - Rookies vs Veterans

First Aired 9/29/2018

Eight accomplished chefs who have competed in previous seasons, will be brought back for a shot at redemption against eight ambitious rookies who are equally eager to show Chef Ramsay they have what it takes to be the next Hell's Kitchen winner, and become Head Chef at the world’s first Gordon Ramsay Hell’s Kitchen Restaurant at Caesars Palace Las Vegas.

Season 5
star
7.05
426 votes

#19 - Season 5

First Aired 1/30/2009

Season 3
star
7.05
415 votes

#20 - Season 3

First Aired 6/5/2007

Season 1
star
7.05
726 votes

#21 - Season 1

First Aired 5/31/2005

Season 2
star
7.06
697 votes

#22 - Season 2

First Aired 6/13/2006

Season 6
star
7.08
426 votes

#23 - Season 6

First Aired 7/22/2009

star
7.20
25 votes

#24 - Battle of the Ages

First Aired 9/30/2022

Gordon Ramsay is back in Las Vegas, home to five of Ramsay's restaurants, including the world's first Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen restaurant at Caesars Palace. At stake is a life-changing grand prize, including a Head Chef position at Gordon Ramsay Steak at Paris Las Vegas and the title of Hell's Kitchen winner.