The WORST seasons of Hell's Kitchen (US)

#1 - 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.

#2 - 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.

#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.

#4 - 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.

#5 - 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.

#6 - Season 15

First Aired 1/16/2016

#7 - 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.

#8 - Season 7

First Aired 6/2/2010

#9 - Season 14

First Aired 3/4/2015

#10 - Season 13

First Aired 9/11/2014

#11 - Season 16

First Aired 9/24/2016

#12 - Season 8

First Aired 9/23/2010

#13 - Season 4

First Aired 4/2/2008

#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.

#15 - Season 12

First Aired 3/14/2014

#16 - Season 9

First Aired 7/19/2011

#17 - Season 11

First Aired 3/13/2013

#18 - Season 10

First Aired 6/5/2012

#19 - 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.

#20 - Season 3

First Aired 6/5/2007

#21 - Season 1

First Aired 5/31/2005

#22 - Season 5

First Aired 1/30/2009

#23 - Season 2

First Aired 6/13/2006

#24 - Season 6

First Aired 7/22/2009