The BEST episodes of Hot Ones
Every episode of Hot Ones ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Hot Ones!
For every question that they field from host Sean Evans, guests must join him in eating a progressively spicy chicken wing.
#1 - Lewis Capaldi Grasps for a Lifeline While Eating Spicy Wings
Season 21 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/6/2023
Lewis Capaldi is a Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum singer-songwriter who just released his long-awaited sophomore album, Broken By Desire to Be Heavenly Sent. The latest single is "Wish You the Best"—check out the video and bring a box of tissues. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as the Scotsman takes on the wings of death and discusses Celtic FC chants, dating etiquette, and why he's not worried about AI writing Lewis Capaldi songs.
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#2 - Paul Rudd Does a Historic Dab While Eating Spicy Wings
Season 10 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/17/2019
Paul Rudd is an actor, writer, and producer who has been in some of the most beloved films and TV shows of the last 25 years, from Judd Apatow comedies to the Marvel Universe. You can catch him on the new Netflix comedy, Living With Yourself, which is set to release on October 18th. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as one of the nicest dudes in Hollywood takes on some of the least nice hot sauces on the planet. Along the way, Rudd breaks down the alternate Anchorman script that never was, shares his love for David Letterman, and improvises a tearful scene inspired by the wings of death.
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#3 - Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman Go Claws Out While Eating Spicy Wings
Season 24 - Episode 10 - Aired 7/25/2024
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman are the stars of Deadpool & Wolverine, perhaps 2024's most anticipated film. Bringing together these iconic characters and rivals has been years in the making, but the wait is finally over as Deadpool & Wolverine opens in theaters nationwide on July 26th. But how are they with spicy food? Find out as the two box-office titans take on the wings of death and discuss superhero costumes, Marvel leaks, and the depths of their beautiful bromance.
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#4 - Gordon Ramsay Savagely Critiques Spicy Wings
Season 8 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/24/2019
Gordon Ramsay is one of the world's most decorated and successful chefs, with an empire that includes more than a dozen restaurants, countless best-selling cookbooks, and seven hit TV shows, including Master Chef Jr., which returns to Fox this February. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as the MOST-REQUESTED GUEST in Hot Ones history finally sits face-to-face with Sean Evans. Despite his misgivings about the culinary quality of the wings of death, Gordon throws himself into the challenge full force. Along the way, he discusses his chef influences, explains how to make the perfect scrambled eggs, and tries to find an antidote to spicy food.
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Season 23 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/1/2024
John Oliver is the Peabody Award–winning host of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, a show that's won more than two dozen Emmys since premiering in 2014. Catch new episodes Sunday nights on HBO at 11:00 ET, with past episodes canonized rather conveniently right here on YouTube. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as the former Daily Show correspondent discusses the problems with cable news, his love for the Muppets, and his iconic (in his own mind) free kick in Soweto.
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#6 - Childish Gambino Goes On a Vision Quest While Eating Spicy Wings
Season 24 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/18/2024
Donald Glover—a.k.a., Childish Gambino—is a five-time Grammy Award–winning artist, as well as an Emmy Award–winning actor and director. Earlier this year, he re-released his album 3.15.20 under the name Atavista, and soon he'll be dropping his final studio album under the Childish Gambino name. It's called Bando Stone & The New World, which will be accompanied by a short film and world tour. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as the multi-hyphenate auteur discusses the legacy of Childish Gambino, the influence of Atlanta's lemon-pepper wings, and memorable moments on the set of Community.
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Season 21 - Episode 11 - Aired 7/27/2023
Stephen Curry is the greatest shooter in NBA history and a four-time champion with a pair of MVPs and nine All-Star game appearances to his name. You can see his journey from overlooked prospect to NBA legend in the new documentary, Underrated, which is now available on Apple TV+. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Steph takes on the wings of death and discusses NBA popcorn power rankings, the shooting mechanics of Klay Thompson, and memorable moments with Kobe Bryant.
#8 - Sydney Sweeney Endures a Nightmare While Eating Spicy Wings
Season 23 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/25/2024
Sydney Sweeney is an Emmy Award–nominated actress you know from breakout hit shows like White Lotus, The Handmaid's Tale, and Euphoria. Now, she's taking on the role of Spider-Woman Julia Carpenter in the Marvel Comics-inspired Madame Web, set to release in theaters on February 14th. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as Sweeney takes on the wings of death and discusses rom-coms, the GOAT movie-theater snacks, and the fashion of Euphoria.
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Season 22 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/21/2023
*NSYNC is back, baby—and the iconic boy band is kicking off Season 22 of Hot Ones in epic fashion! Justin Timberlake, Chris Kirkpatrick, JC Chasez, Lance Bass, and Joey Fatone have sold more than 70 million records, toured the world, and endured as one of the defining pop groups of a generation. They're reunited not only for this record-breaking episode (most wings on the table!), but also with a brand-new single, "Better Place," dropping September 29. But how are they with spicy food? Find out as Timberlake and Fatone take on the gauntlet for a second time, and the rest of the band joins them to discuss live-show malfunctions, crazy fan stories, and the definitive Mount Rushmore of *NSYNC songs.
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Season 2 - Episode 26 - Aired 9/15/2016
Rapper, comedian, impressionist, actor—Jay Pharoah is one of the most multitalented entertainers working today. Turns out he's also a beast when it comes to hot sauce (by his own account, he used to drink it by the bottle). Watch the SNL alum take on some of the spiciest wings on the planet while discussing Drake's after-parties, Kevin Hart's abs, and the Michelle Obama's rhymes.
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#11 - Post Malone Has His Brain Hacked By Spicy Wings
Season 18 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/26/2022
Post Malone makes his triumphant return for the Season 18 Hot Ones premiere! Posty cemented his place in Hot Ones history when he first sat down with Sean Evans five years ago, so you already know how he is with spicy food. But now he's back, having smashed Billboard and streaming records as one of the highest-selling musicians of the last decade. And his long-awaited album, Twelve Carat Toothache, is coming soon. Watch as two brothers in spice reunite over a brand-new hot sauce lineup and discuss everything from ghosts, to Magic the Gathering, to the state of the music industry.
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Season 23 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/28/2024
Ice Spice is a Grammy-nominated artist who has broken all kinds of Billboard and streaming records with hits like "Munch" and "Karma." Her highly anticipated debut album, Y2K, is set to drop very soon. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as Ice Spice takes on the wings of death and discusses the "car test" for hit records, her partnership with Riot, and Bronx slang.
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#13 - Pedro Pascal Cries From His Head While Eating Spicy Wings
Season 20 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/9/2023
Pedro Pascal is an actor you know from a string of massive global hits over the last decade, including Game of Thrones, Narcos, and The Last of Us. Currently, he stars in the much anticipated third season of The Mandalorian, streaming now on Disney+. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Pascal takes on the wings of death and talks about epic on-screen deaths, working with Baby Yoda, and his unapologetic take on Mexican food in New York City.
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#14 - Lewis Hamilton Goes Full Send While Eating Spicy Wings
Season 24 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/30/2024
Lewis Hamilton is the winningest Formula One driver in the history of the sport, with seven World Drivers' Championships, a record-breaking 103 wins, and nearly 200 podium finishes to his name. But how is he with spicy wings? Find out as the racing legend takes on the wings of the death and discusses pre-race fashion, F1 lingo, and the psychology of being the hunter versus the hunted.
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#15 - Vince Vaughn Catches a Hot Streak While Eating Spicy Wings
Season 24 - Episode 11 - Aired 8/1/2024
Vince Vaughn is an actor who's graced the screen for more than 30 years—from tentpole comedies like Wedding Crashers, Dodgeball, and Old School, to beloved indies like Swingers and Made. He also stars in the brand-new Apple Original dark comedy, Bad Monkey, which is set to begin streaming on August 14th. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Vaughn takes on the wings of death and discusses the state of Hollywood, the keys to a Vegas trip, and his most quotable movie lines of all time.
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Season 20 - Episode 11 - Aired 4/6/2023
Kieran Culkin is an Emmy-nominated actor you know as Roman Roy on the riveting HBO drama Succession, now in its fourth and final season. He's also a celebrated film and theater star with credits like Igby Goes Down and multiple productions of This Is Our Youth. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Culkin takes on the wings of death and discusses Stone Cold Steve Austin, his favorite classic Nintendo games, and the competitiveness of Michael Cera.
Watch Now:Amazon#17 - Sterling K. Brown Performs Shakespeare While Eating Spicy Wings
Season 22 - Episode 12 - Aired 11/30/2023
Sterling K. Brown is an Emmy, SAG, and Golden Globe Award–winning actor you know from beloved TV and film projects like This Is Us and Black Panther. He's also got a pair of acclaimed films this year—Biosphere, out now on AMC+, and the Cord Jefferson–directed satirical drama, American Fiction, coming in December. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as the veteran thespian takes on the wings of death and discusses on-screen deaths, the G.O.A.T. football movies, and his enduring love of Shakespeare.
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#18 - Superfan Brett Baker Grills Sean Evans Over Spicy Wings
Season 3 - Episode 23 - Aired 6/22/2017
Hot Ones fans have spoken, and we heard your voices loud and clear: Get Brett Baker on the show! Finally, he's here—the man, the myth, the Nebraska legend. You know him from his weekly Hot Ones Power Rankings on Twitter, as well as the time he was serenaded to the tune of Blair's Mega Death Sauce with Liquid Rage by Russell Brand. Now, he's turning the tables on Sean Evans, taking over the hosting seat and making SEAN answer some hot questions for once.
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#19 - Terry Crews Hallucinates While Eating Spicy Wings
Season 4 - Episode 12 - Aired 10/5/2017
Terry Crews has more strength in one bicep than most humans have in their entire being. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as the Brooklyn Nine-Nine star enters the Hot Ones terrordome and goes beastmode on the wings of death. As he tackles sauce after sauce with Sean Evans, Crews opens up about everything from his relationship with his father, to his difficult experience in the NFL.
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#20 - Bryan Cranston Fully Commits While Eating Spicy Wings
Season 20 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/2/2023
Bryan Cranston is a six-time Emmy Award–winning actor you know from acclaimed Broadway performances, films that include 2013's Best Picture Argo, and iconic TV shows like Malcolm in the Middle and Breaking Bad. He also stars in the highly anticipated second season of the crime drama Your Honor, now airing on Showtime. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as he makes his triumphant return to the Hot Ones table and takes on the wings of death with Sean Evans. Along the way, he discusses his love affair with the Dodgers, behind-the-scenes Breaking Bad stories, and the keys to being a committed actor.
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Season 2 - Episode 38 - Aired 12/15/2016
Rap legend and Drink Champs host N.O.R.E. lives up to his reputation as "your favorite drunk uncle" in this extra wild episode of Hot Ones. As if the violently hot wings weren't enough, N.O.R.E. challenges Sean to go shot-for-shot with Tiger Bone while attempting, with intermittent success, to discuss his storied career. Things fly off the rails in the best way possible--strap on your seat belts for this one, folks.
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#22 - Shia LaBeouf Sheds a Tear While Eating Spicy Wings
Season 10 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/19/2019
Shia LaBeouf finally takes on the wings of death for the Hot Ones Season 10 premiere! He's an actor, performance artist, and style icon, and he's got a pair of brand new films this fall: the much buzzed-about Peanut Butter Falcon, out now, and his semi-autobiographical story, Honey Boy, coming to theaters on November 8th. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as the "half-Cajun, half-Jewish" star battles the brand-new Hot Ones lineup and discusses everything from wrestling with Tom Hardy, to giving Kanye West his Indiana Jones hat. Welcome back, spice lords—Season 10 is finally here!
Watch Now:Amazon#23 - Bert Kreischer Sweats Profusely Eating Spicy Wings
Season 2 - Episode 24 - Aired 9/1/2016
Comedian Bert Kreischer has lived many lives, all of which involve partying and being awesome. His legendary college antics inspired the movie Van Wilder, and his standup is anchored by some of the most outrageous anecdotes you've ever heard. Watch him achieve #PeakBert as he appears on Hot Ones, a show he's been riding for since day one. Shout out to Bert, the O.G. celeb Hot Ones fan!
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#24 - Charlize Theron Takes a Rorshach Test While Eating Spicy Wings
Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/8/2018
Charlize Theron is an Oscar-winning actress, humanitarian, and Hollywood superstar. But how is she with hot food? Find out as the Gringo star tests her spice credentials against the wings of death on Hot Ones. As she struggles through the Scoville onslaught, Theron teaches Sean some South African slang, breaks down her reality-TV obsession, and takes the spiciest Rorschach test in history.
Watch Now:Amazon#25 - David Blaine Does Magic While Eating Spicy Wings
Season 19 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/29/2022
David Blaine is known the world over for his street magic and endurance stunts, which include being buried alive for seven days and holding his breath underwater for 17 minutes. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as the legendary magician takes on the wings of death and discusses his origin story, the wisdom of David Copperfield, and his closest calls. Needless to say, he's got a trick or two up his sleeve as well...that may or may not involve Carolina Reapers from Smokin' Ed Currie himself. Prepare to have your mind blown and be sure to check out his new live show “David Blaine in Spades” starting September 30th at Resorts World Las Vegas.
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