The BEST episodes of Hot Ones season 12

Every episode of Hot Ones season 12, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Hot Ones season 12!

The show with hot questions and even hotter wings. Watch Sean interview celebrities such as T.J. Miller, Tommy Chong, and DJ Khaled as they burn their tastebuds.

Last Updated: 12/18/2024Network: YouTubeStatus: Continuing
Joseph Gordon-Levitt Gets Cocky While Eating Spicy Wings
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6.90
10 votes

#1 - Joseph Gordon-Levitt Gets Cocky While Eating Spicy Wings

Season 12 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/27/2020

Joseph Gordon-Levitt is an actor, director and producer from films like ‘500 Days of Summer,’ ‘50/50,’ ‘10 Things I Hate About You,’ ‘Looper,’ ‘Premium Rush,’ ‘Inception,’ and many more. He also is the founder of HITRECORD, an open online community for creative collaboration. He currently stars alongside Jamie Foxx in ‘Project Power,’ which is available now on Netflix. How will he manage against the wings of death in the season 12 finale? Find out how this lover of Sesame Street, and self-proclaimed Oscar the Grouch, takes on millions of scovilles while answering questions about the power of YouTube, his love for the traditional Russian art of clowning, the “American in Paris” mystique (with bonus French film recommendations!), Ugly Kid Joe, the holy grail of his Magic The Gathering card collection, and filming the infamous hallway scenes in ‘Inception.’ But will he get through all 10 wings and sauces in time to make his scheduled appearance on The Late Late Show with James Corden?

Dua Lipa Sweats From Her Eyes While Eating Spicy Wings
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6.70
10 votes

#2 - Dua Lipa Sweats From Her Eyes While Eating Spicy Wings

Season 12 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/23/2020

Dua Lipa is a two-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and her latest album, Future Nostalgia, is breaking all kinds of streaming records during quarantine. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as the popstar behind smash hits like "Don't Start Now" and "Physical" faces off against the wings of death and discusses everything from seeing 50 Cent live in Kosovo, to the enduring appeal of Goosebumps sweatpants. Plus: the first ever Hot Ones Spelling Bee!

Dan Levy Gets Panicky While Eating Spicy Wings
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6.25
8 votes

#3 - Dan Levy Gets Panicky While Eating Spicy Wings

Season 12 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/16/2020

Dan Levy is the writer, co-creator, and star of the hit series Schitt's Creek, which just wrapped its sixth and final season on PopTV and will hit Netflix later this year. But how is he with spicy food? Despite some words of encouragement from Kristen Stewart, he's not too confident going into his date with the wings of death. As he tackles the sauce gauntlet, Dan discusses Drake, Kanye West's Gap collaboration, sweaters, Jason Biggs, Schitt's Creek easter eggs, and much more.

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Brie Larson Takes On a New Form While Eating Spicy Wings
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6.15
13 votes

#4 - Brie Larson Takes On a New Form While Eating Spicy Wings

Season 12 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/2/2020

Brie Larson is the box office-shattering star you know from films like Room, Captain Marvel, and many more. And now, she’s got her own YouTube channel. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as the Avengers alum takes on the wings of death from her couch and discusses everything from ComicCon to mushrooms.

Drew Barrymore Has a Hard Time Processing While Eating Hot Wings
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6.13
8 votes

#5 - Drew Barrymore Has a Hard Time Processing While Eating Hot Wings

Season 12 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/20/2020

Drew Barrymore is the Golden Globe Award-winning actress you know from films like ‘The Wedding Singer,’ ‘E.T.,’ ‘Charlie’s Angels,’ ‘Scream,’ ‘Never Been Kissed,’ and many more. These days, you can catch her on Netflix’s ‘Santa Clarita Diet’ and hosting ‘The Drew Barrymore Show,’ which is set to premiere on CBS on September 14. (Check local listings or visit TheDrewBarrymoreShow.com to find out when and where it airs in your city.) How will this acting legend who has over 70 film and TV credits to her name stack up against the scorching gauntlet of hot sauces? Find out how this showbiz multi-hyphenate handles the fury of spice while discussing the best crafty sandwich stations, hosting Saturday Night Live at seven years old, her love for Adam Sandler, the transformative essence of Lady Gaga, and the backstory of SZA’s song “Drew Barrymore.” Stay tuned for the greatest Hot Ones burp of all time!

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5.75
8 votes

#6 - Adam Richman Impersonates Noel Gallagher While Eating Spicy Wings

Season 12 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/6/2020

Adam Richman is the legend you know from shows like ‘Man Vs. Food’ and the best selling books ‘America The Edible’ and ‘Straight Up Tasty,’ and these days, you can catch him on UKTV’s ‘Supperman’ and Adam Richman’s Quest For The Best YouTube channel. He’s conquered some of the spiciest food challenges in the country—including Hot Ones—and today he is back in the hot seat for a rematch against the wings of death. Will he be able to handle it for a second time? Find out how our dear friend of Hot Ones takes on the sauces and wings while discussing his top five iconic Brooklyn eating establishments, the influence of WWII on how Americans eat today, urban gardening tips, and his favorite food rap lyrics. From famous fan to fan favorite, we welcome back the OG Adam Richman!

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5.63
8 votes

#7 - Eric Andre Enters a Fugue State While Eating Spicy Wings

Season 12 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/9/2020

Back in 2016, Eric Andre had one of the most memorable Hot Ones to date, including the instantly iconic "Tinashe, where you at?" line and plates being broken over heads. Now, he's back with his first-ever standup special, Legalize Everything, available now on Netflix, as well as a hidden-camera comedy, Bad Trip, which is likewise set to release on Netflix. And, of course, The Eric Andre Show Season Five on Adult Swim later this year. We know he struggles with spicy food, so you already know that it will be fireworks for round two. Watch as Eric melts down in his own home, chugging milk and screaming non-sequiturs while discussing everything from the genius of Sacha Baron Cohen, to his thoughts on comedy skits on classic rap albums.

T-Pain Tastes Gas While Eating Spicy Wings
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5.33
9 votes

#8 - T-Pain Tastes Gas While Eating Spicy Wings

Season 12 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/30/2020

T-Pain is a bonafide hit-maker and two-time Grammy Award winner, and he's got close to 50 Billboard-charting bops to his name. His latest single is "Get Up," and today he's back for another battle against the wings of death. Last time, he struggled epically with the spice—how will he do from home? Find out as the gregarious crooner and beloved Hot Ones legend slams flats and drums while discussing his cartoon Mount Rushmore, his triumph on the Masked Singer, and much more. It's a feel-good Hot Ones for these crazy times!

Action Bronson Shakes It Out While Eating Spicy Wings
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5.33
6 votes

#9 - Action Bronson Shakes It Out While Eating Spicy Wings

Season 12 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/13/2020

Action Bronson—the rapper, TV host, chef and New York Times Best Selling author—is back in the hot seat for round two of Hot Ones. You know him from his show ‘F*ck That's Delicious,’ and his new album ‘Only For Dolphins’ is on the way with the single “Latin Grammys” out now. How will Bam Bam fare against the Season 12 hot sauce lineup? Find out how Mr. Wonderful does against the heat while talking about his quarantine workouts, Star Wars vs. Indiana Jones, abstract art, acting roles and being directed by Judd Apatow (‘The King of Staten Island’) and Martin Scorsese (‘The Irishman’), and why Billy Joel is the best lyricist ever. It’s the return of Action Bronson, a Hot Ones legend and Hot Ones family for life! Bonus: Action shares his recipe for the perfect quarantine sandwich!

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Tom Segura Keeps It High and Tight While Eating Spicy Wings
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5.14
7 votes

#10 - Tom Segura Keeps It High and Tight While Eating Spicy Wings

Season 12 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/25/2020

Comedian and friend-of-the-brand Tom Segura's latest special, "Ball Hog," is streaming on Netflix now and his podcasts—"Your Mom's House"; "2 Bears, 1 Cave"; and "Tom Segura en Espanol"—are available wherever you get your podcasts. And, well, we already know how he is with spicy food. (Not good.) Watch him reunite with Sean Evans over a brand-new hot sauce lineup, discussing everything from Dave Chappelle's surprise "8:46" special, to his beef with pro wrestling and love for Missy Elliott. Hot Ones is back, baby!