The WORST episodes of Hot Ones
Every episode of Hot Ones ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Hot Ones!
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.
#1 - Will Ferrell Brings the Spirit to the Hot Ones Holiday Extravaganza
Season 19 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/22/2022
Will Ferrell is back—and so much more—for the Second Annual Hot Ones Holiday Extravaganza! This end-of-year special is our little way of saying thank you to the fans and helping to raise money for our charity partner, Common Threads. What’s in Spicy Santa's bag of content this year? Jesus Trejo (Tacos Con Todo) is taste-testing holiday foods from around the world with the kids of Common Threads! Alvin Cailan (The Burger Show), Nicole Russell (Pizza Wars), and George Motz (Burger Scholar Sessions) are whipping up holiday leftover sandwiches! The much-anticipated Hot Ones Awards with Camera Guy Bill! And, of course, to follow up on Gordon Ramsay's epic appearance last year, Will Ferrell takes on the wings of death and discusses SNL, being a mall Santa, and his new Christmas movie, Spirited, streaming now on Apple TV+.
#2 - Chili Klaus Faces the Most Extreme Hot Ones Ever
Season 4 - Episode 23 - Aired 12/28/2017
Sean Evans and Chili Klaus have joined forces to eat the world's hottest pepper, the Carolina Reaper, not once but twice in their storied history. So you knew that when the Danish thrill-seeker finally stepped into the Hot Ones terror-dome, we couldn't serve him the normal wings of death. Instead, we teamed up with our chili guru Noah Chaimberg to lace the poultry with pure, unadulterated pepper mash from some of the hottest chilies in the world, including the Chocolate Bhutlah (2 million Scoville) and Caramel Reaper. Will the insane duo survive a dab of "Reaper Blood," or will this be the end of the road for Sean and Klaus? Find out in this explosive end-of-year Hot Ones special.
#4 - Taraji P. Henson Needs a Stunt Double to Eat Spicy Wings
Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/18/2018
Hot Ones is back, and it's hotter than ever. In the Season 5 premiere, actress Taraji P. Henson—whose roles include bad-b*tch extraordinaire Cookie Lyon on Empire—becomes the first brave celebrity to battle the all-new wings of death. But not everything goes according to plan: After breaking down her Mary J. Blige–approved chili recipe and explaining what Cookie would make of Cardi B, Taraji pulls one of the most unorthodox moves in Hot Ones history, calling in some extra muscle—and a little whiskey—to tame the rising flames.
#5 - Shakira Howls Like a She-Wolf While Eating Spicy Wings
Season 23 - Episode 11 - Aired 4/4/2024
Shakira is a global pop music icon with a storied career that includes everything from multiple Grammy Awards, to global tours, and more than 95 million records sold. She's back with a brand-new album, her first studio release in nearly seven years, called Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as Shakira takes on the wings of death and discusses the evolution of her singing voice, collaborating with Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane, and which lyrics fans are most likely to yell at her in the street.
#6 - Offset Screams Like Ric Flair While Eating Spicy Wings
Season 8 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/28/2019
Offset—one-third of hip-hop's hottest group, Migos—is a Grammy-nominated, platinum-selling artist with a brand-new album, Father of Four, out now. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as the Atlanta rapper trades in his usual lemon-pepper flats for the infamous wings of death. As he ducks and weaves through the barrage of heavyweight hot sauces, Offset breaks down his cereal obsession, explains how Ellen helped him buy a new Bentley truck, and unleashes some iconic ad libs.
#7 - SZA Bugs Out While Eating Spicy Wings
Season 25 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/26/2024
SZA is a four-time Grammy Award–winning singer-songwriter and Oscar nominee. Her album, Ctrl, was named on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest of All Time. Her second album, SOS, garnered nine Grammy nominations, including three wins. And now, we can't wait to see what happens with the third studio album, Lana, which is coming soon. But how is she with spicy wings? Find out as SZA takes on the wings of death and discusses her song-writing process, her relationship with fame, and her love of Sky Zone trampoline parks.
#8 - James Corden Experiences Mouth Karma While Eating Spicy Wings
Season 19 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/10/2022
James Corden is the 12-time Emmy Award–winning host of The Late Late Show with James Corden. You can also catch him starring alongside Sally Hawkins in the dark comedy-drama series Mammals, which is set to release on Prime Video November 11th. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as the multi-talented chat show host compares YouTube notes with Sean Evans, recalls an iconic scene from Gavin & Stacey, and talks about almost killing Tom Cruise.
#9 - Wiz Khalifa Gets Smoked Out By Spicy Wings
Season 6 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/26/2018
Wiz Khalifa is a platinum-selling rapper with a new album, Rolling Papers II, out now and The Dazed and Blazed Tour coming to a city near you. But how is he with hot food? Find out as the O.G. smoker tries to avoid blowing his high on the wings of death. As he and Sean Evans crank up the heat, Wiz breaks down his weed Olympics with Snoop Dogg, discusses his love for the Diplomats, and explains why Pittsburgh's Primanti Bros. still holds the crown for most innovative sandwich in America.
Watch Now:Apple TV#10 - Joel Embiid Trusts the Process While Eating Spicy Wings
Season 6 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/28/2018
Joel Embiid is an NBA All Star, a fan favorite in Philadelphia, and proud owner of some of the most savage Twitter fingers in professional sports. But how is he with hot food? Find out as the 76ers big man follows in the path of Kevin Love and Kevin Durant to become the third hoops star to take on the wings of death. As he tries to swat off the Scovilles, Embiid talks about Meek Mill's return to Philly during the Playoffs, meeting Michael Jordan, and why he loves dunking on Average Joes on the playground. Trust the Process!
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#11 - Artie Lange Is Raw and Uncensored While Eating Spicy Wings
Season 4 - Episode 14 - Aired 10/19/2017
Artie Lange is a titan of the standup stage, a notorious alum of The Howard Stern Show, and a star of HBO's "Crashing." But how is he with spicy food? Find out as the comedy legend battles through Zombie Apocalypse and Da' Bomb, cracking jokes about everything from Kanye West to overzealous touchdown dances along the way.
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#12 - Trick Daddy Prays for Help While Eating Spicy Wings
Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired 4/11/2018
Trick Daddy is a platinum-selling artist with more than 20 years in the rap game, a bonafide hitmaker, and arguably hip-hop's greatest chef. But how is he with hot food? Find out as the Miami rap legend takes on the wings of death and discusses everything from partying with Jeremy Shockey, to hip-hop's enduring love affair with Benihana. As the spice builds and he sends up a prayer to make it through the challenge, Trick also opens up the influence of www.thug.com, his Miami spring-break tips, and his suspicions about self-driving cars. If you loved Hot Ones in the early days, you'll love this episode with a hip-hop O.G.
#13 - Vanessa Hudgens Does Tongue Twisters While Eating Spicy Wings
Season 7 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/13/2018
Vanessa Hudgens is a multi-hyphenate megastar known for her High School Musical smashes, roles in cult movies like Spring Breakers, and growing list of Broadway appearances. This holiday season you can catch her starring alongside Jennifer Lopez in Second Act, which is set to hit theaters December 21st. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as Hudgens battles the wings of death and takes on Sean Evans' barrage of questions. Along the way, she talks about working with James Franco and 50 Cent, breaks down iconic powersuits, and explains the danger of the tween fan mom.
#14 - Khloé Kardashian Holds Back Tears While Eating Spicy Wings
Season 18 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/23/2022
Khloé Kardashian is a pop-culture icon whose life is back in the spotlight with the family's brand new streaming series, The Kardashians, currently on Hulu. She's also the co-founder of the Good American fashion brand—keep an eye out for their recently launched collaboration with Zara. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as KoKo takes on the wings of death and discusses the telltale tricks of reality TV, paparazzi evasion tactics, and her iconic Complex magazine cover.
#15 - Russell Brand Serenades Superfan Brett Baker While Eating Spicy Wings
Season 14 - Episode 11 - Aired 4/8/2021
Russell Brand is back! O.G. Hot Ones fans remember Russell Brand's classic run-in with the wings of death back in 2017, as well as his operatic ode to Brett Baker—the Hot Ones superfan known for his Hot Ones Power Rankings. These days, Brand is as busy as ever: His latest project is the Audible Original, Revelation: Connecting With the Sacred, which is currently available for download. And not to be outdone, his YouTube channel now has more than 3 million subscribers. But can he triumph in the War on Spice once more? Find out as the silver-tongued comedian sets the world to rights and welcomes a very special guest. Spice lords, you do NOT want to miss this.
#16 - Adam Rippon Competes in the Olympics of Eating Spicy Wings
Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/16/2018
Adam Rippon won the hearts of millions at the 2018 Winter Olympics with his electric performances and outspoken interviews. But how is he with hot food? Find out as the figure-skating phenom trades ice for fire in the Hot Ones terror dome. With millions of Scovilles coursing through his veins, Rippon shares behind the scenes stories from PyeongChang, reveals the magical powers of In-N-Out burgers, and judges a very special Hot Ones free-skate routine from Sean Evans.
#17 - Danny Brown Has An Orgasm Eating Spicy Wings
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/2/2017
Detroit rapper Danny Brown is one of the most requested guests by Hot Ones fans. And guess what? You guys were onto something. The energetic MC is a hilarious, highly combustible match for the wings of death. In between painful fits of laughter, he manages to share some top-shelf anecdotes about the Gathering of the Juggalos, 50 Cent's fashion tips, and his beloved cats.
Watch Now:Apple TV#18 - Paris Hilton Says "That's Hot" While Eating Spicy Wings
Season 14 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/11/2021
Paris Hilton is an entrepreneur, DJ, philanthropist, and business mogul. Her much-buzzed about documentary, This Is Paris, currently has more than 20 million views on her YouTube channel. And, she recently launched a podcast by the same name—check out This Is Paris wherever you get your podcasts. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as the OG influencer ventures beyond Taco Bell mild sauce into the realm of brutal hot sauces like Da Bomb and The Last Dab. As she takes on the wings of death, Paris discusses bottle-service scams, paparazzi evasion tactics, her relationship with the media, and the art of "sliving" (slaying + living). That's hot!
#19 - Quavo Is Stunned by Spicy Wings
Season 15 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/10/2021
Quavo is a rapper, songwriter, and record producer you know as one-third of the rap group Migos. The latest single, "Straightenin," is out now with the group's upcoming fourth studio album Culture III set to release on June 11th. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Quavo follows in the footsteps of Offset and attempts to scale the heights of Mount Scoville, discussing everything from Jeff Goldblum fits, to studio sessions with DJ Khaled, to partying with Elon Musk along the way.
#20 - Chelsea Handler Goes Off the Rails While Eating Spicy Wings
Season 8 - Episode 11 - Aired 4/4/2019
Chelsea Handler is one of the world's most successful TV hosts, a writer, producer, actress, and New York Times best-selling author many times over. Her latest book, Life Will Be the Death of Me...and You Too!, is set to release on April 9th followed by a 22 date comedy tour. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as Handler battles the wings of death with Sean Evans and discusses skiing, dogs, thirst traps, 50 Cent, HR blunders, and so much more.
#21 - Mike Epps Gets Crushed by Spicy Wings
Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 6/21/2016
The craziest uncle on TV—catch him on Uncle Buck and Survivor’s Remorse—takes on some of the craziest hot sauces in the world in this no-holds-barred interview. Will he make it through the fiery gauntlet, or go down in the Hot Ones Hall of Shame alongside DJ Khaled and Tony Yayo? Find out, and watch the standup vet crack jokes about everything from Atlanta strip clubs, to host Sean Evans' resemblance to a certain Lord of the Rings character.
Watch Now:Apple TV#22 - Mario Batali Celebrates Thanksgiving with Spicy Wings
Season 4 - Episode 19 - Aired 11/23/2017
Happy Thanksgiving, Hot Ones fans! Last year, Rachael Ray gave us a Turkey Day spectacle for the ages when she mainlined all 10 hot sauces straight off a spoon. Can celeb-chef-in-arms Mario Batali live up to the powerful precedent, or will he melt down in front of the wings of death? Find out as Molto Mario steps into the holiday-themed Hot Ones terror-dome, breaking down his new Yeezy obsession and offering a recipe for the ultimate Thanksgiving-leftover sandwich as the Scovilles rise.
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#23 - Kevin Love Gets Dunked On By Spicy Wings
Season 3 - Episode 16 - Aired 5/4/2017
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love may be cruising through the NBA Playoffs, but can he cruise through the Hot Ones wings of death? Find out as Sean Evans grills the Eastern Conference All-Star on everything from LeBron James bro hugs, to growing up in Lake Oswego with Klay Thompson.
#24 - Keke Palmer Laughs Uncontrollably While Eating Spicy Wings
Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 4/6/2017
The Berlin Station star, singer, style maven, and Snapchat Queen braves the wings of death in this high-octane episode. As she goes sauce for sauce with Sean Evans, Keke dishes on everything from the correct way to meme her face, to the enduring legacy of Moesha. THE GAG IS...the questions are hot, and the wings are even hotter.
#25 - DJ Snake Reveals His Human Side While Eating Spicy Wings
Season 3 - Episode 14 - Aired 4/20/2017
You might not recognize DJ Snake walking down the street, but as soon as you hear his discography, the light bulbs go off. From "Turn Down For What" to Justin Bieber's "Let Me Love You," the French super-producer doesn't just make hits—he makes global smashes that dominate speakers everywhere from the Coachella mainstage to the bar-mitzvah dance floor. Watch him test his North African spice tolerance against the wings of death, while Sean Evans grills him on everything from DJ beef, to why he hates his stage name.