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!
For every question that they field from host Sean Evans, guests must join him in eating a progressively spicy chicken wing.
#1 - Seth Rogen Scorches His Tongue While Eating Spicy Wings
Season 17 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/20/2022
Seth Rogen is an actor and filmmaker who’s been a leading comedic presence in Hollywood for damn near 20 years. He has a pair of highly anticipated projects on the way, including the Hulu limited series Pam & Tommy, which is set to release on February 2nd. He’s also got The Boys Presents: Diabolical, an animated anthology series set in the universe of the Emmy-nominated hit series The Boys premiering exclusively on Prime Video March 4th. But how is he with spicy food? As both a Hot Ones and Truth or Dab veteran, we’ve seen Rogen battle the Scovilles before, but now he takes on a brand-new hot sauce lineup in his first solo episode!
#2 - Josh Brolin Licks the Palate of Absurdity While Eating Spicy Wings
Season 17 - Episode 12 - Aired 4/7/2022
Josh Brolin is an Academy Award–nominated actor with storied credits that include No Country For Old Men, Sicario, Deadpool, The Avengers, and many more. His latest project is the Western-set mystery thriller Outer Range, which is set to release on Prime Video April 15th. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Brolin takes on the wings of death and discusses working with the Coen Brothers, growing up on punk rock, and his favorite TV shows of all time. Don't miss this high-octane Season 17 finale!
#3 - Leslie Mann Gets Revenge While Eating Spicy Wings
Season 17 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/31/2022
Leslie Mann is an actress whose credits include some of the biggest comedy films of the last 25 years, from Knocked Up and The 40 Year Old Virgin, to Funny People and Blockers. Her latest project is the meta comedy The Bubble, which is set to hit Netflix on April 1st. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as the queen of dramatic comedy takes on the wings death and calls out Hot Ones creator Chris Schonberger for all the pain he's inflicted on celebrity tongues.
#4 - Pusha T Has Beef With Spicy Wings
Season 17 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/24/2022
Pusha T is a 5x Grammy Award–nominated artist whose last record, Daytona, was up for Rap Album of the Year. Last month, he released his new single "Diet Coke," which hopefully means a new Pusha T album of the year contender is coming soon. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as King Push battles the wings of death and discusses the art of rap beef, the enduring appeal of Acura Legend Coupes, and his favorite Biggie line.
#5 - Jacob Elordi Feels Euphoric While Eating Spicy Wings
Season 17 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/17/2022
Jacob Elordi is an actor you know from his role as Nate Jacobs in the Emmy Award–winning, megahit HBO series Euphoria. His latest project is the film Deep Water, an Adrian Lyne–directed psychological thriller set to hit Hulu on March 18th. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as the Australian superstar takes on the wings of death and discusses the influence of Marlon Brando, sitting courtside at MSG with Simu Liu, and rock-bottom auditions.
#6 - Courteney Cox Becomes Friends With Spicy Wings
Season 17 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/10/2022
Courteney Cox is an actress and director you know from gargantuan hits including Friends, Scream, Cougar Town, and many more. She recently launched her home beauty brand called Homecourt, and she also stars alongside Greg Kinnear in the new comedy-horror series Shining Vale, which is set to premiere on Starz March 6th. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as Cox takes on the wings of death and discusses dinner with Michael Jordan, the pros and cons of having Ed Sheeran as a houseguest, and the enduring appeal of Friends.
#7 - Colin Farrell Searches for Meaning in the Pain of Spicy Wings
Season 17 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/3/2022
Colin Farrell is a Golden Globe Award–winning actor with a number of eagerly awaited projects on the way—including his role as The Penguin in The Batman coming to theaters on March 4th, as well as the Kogonada-directed science-fiction drama After Yang, which is set to release July 8th. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as the Hollywood vet takes on the wings of death and discusses classic films, the genius of Steven Spielberg, and his love of Chili Klaus.
#8 - Dave Grohl Makes a New Friend While Eating Spicy Wings
Season 17 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/24/2022
Dave Grohl is one of the most requested Hot Ones guests of all time. He's also a 16-time Grammy Award–winning artist whose storied career in music has been immortalized in the Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame on two separate occasions. He has a recently released New York Times best-selling book as well, The Storyteller - Tales Of Life And Music, and—get this!—a comedy horror movie starring the Foo Fighters is on the way: Studio 666, which is set to release in theaters on February 25th. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as the rock legend takes on the wings of death and discusses the best drummers of all time, the art of the cover song, and why doing Hot Ones has been on his bucket list.
#9 - Andrew Zimmern Has a Bucket List Moment While Eating Spicy Wings
Season 17 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/18/2022
Andrew Zimmern is a chef, restaurateur, author, and Emmy Award–winning food TV pioneer. You can catch his latest series, Family Dinner with Andrew Zimmern, Sunday nights on Magnolia Network, and Wild Game Kitchen is coming later this year to Outdoor Channel. But how is he with spicy food? Zimmern may have traveled the globe eating chilies in Northern Thailand and mala hot pot in Chengdu, but he's never faced hot sauces like Da Bomb and The Last Dab Apollo. Watch him check "Hot Ones" off his bucket list and share wisdom on everything from the cultural significance of supermarkets, to how birria tacos took over social media.
#10 - Sebastian Stan Learns About Himself While Eating Spicy Wings
Season 17 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/10/2022
Sebastian Stan is an actor you know from his work as The Winter Soldier in the Marvel Cinematic Universe; I, Tonya; Political Animals; and many more. His latest projects are the much buzzed-about Pam & Tommy, currently streaming on Hulu, and the upcoming film Fresh, which is set to release March 4th on Hulu. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Stan battles the wings of death and discusses his experience playing Tommy Lee, his bromance with Anthony Mackie, and his love affair with New York City.
#11 - Ed Helms Needs a Mouth Medic While Eating Spicy Wings
Season 17 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/3/2022
Ed Helms is an actor and comedian whose credits include some of the most successful comedies of all time, including The Office, Daily Show, and The Hangover trilogy. His latest project is True Story with Ed and Randall, an original comedy series streaming exclusively on Peacock. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as the man behind Andy Bernard discusses banjos, boiled peanuts, and the art of the ad read.
#12 - Tracee Ellis Ross Calls For Her Mommy While Eating Spicy Wings
Season 17 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/27/2022
Tracee Ellis Ross is a Golden Globe Award–winning actress and queen of the sitcom. Her 20 year-plus career includes everything from hit TV shows and films, to a People’s Choice Fashion Icon award. She also stars in Black-ish, currently in its ninth and farewell season, Tuesday nights on ABC. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as Tracee takes on the wings of death and discusses nights out with Naomi Campbell, the joys of mini bagels, and much more.
#13 - 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.
#14 - Tom Holland Calls for a Doctor While Eating Spicy Wings
Season 16 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/9/2021
Tom Holland began his career at 12 years old in the West End production of Billy Elliot, and now he's one of Hollywood's biggest box office draws, from award-winning performances in The Impossible, to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. On the topic of the latter, his latest is sure to be one of the year's biggest films of the year—Spiderman: No Way Home, which is set to release in theaters on December 17th. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Holland takes on the wings of death and discusses the joys of pub food, his relationship with Robert Downey Jr., and much more in this very special Season 16 finale!
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#15 - Simu Liu Chugs Boba While Eating Spicy Wings
Season 16 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/2/2021
Simu Liu is an actor who stars in 2021's highest-grossing box office film, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, which you can currently find streaming on Disney+ and in stores on Blu-ray/DVD. You can also catch him on Kim’s Convenience on Netflix. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as the Marvel hero takes on the wings of death and discusses board games, Asian snacks, and the pros and cons of playing Spiderman at birthday parties.
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Season 16 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/25/2021
Rob Lowe is an actor, producer, and director who has touched everything from timeless films, to Emmy Award record-breaking TV shows. He’s also releasing new podcast episodes for Season 2 of “Literally with Rob Lowe,” as well as “Parks and Recollection,” a Parks & Rec recap series alongside Alan Yang—not to mention starring in 9-1-1 Lonestar, which returns to Fox on January 3rd. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as the Hollywood vet takes on the wings of death and discusses West Wing lore, comedy legends, and the most overrated Thanksgiving sides. Happy Thanksgiving, Spice Lords!
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#17 - David Chang Sweats Like Crazy While Eating Spicy Wings
Season 16 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/18/2021
David Chang is a restaurateur, author, and host of Netflix's Ugly Delicious, as well as The Next Thing You Eat, which you can catch now on Hulu. His culinary brand Momofuku has restaurants all over the country, and he has a new cookbook called Cooking at Home. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as the influential chef and food hot-take machine takes on the wings of death and discusses his hatred of pumpkin pie, the joys of the microwave, and much more.
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#18 - Jeremy Renner Goes Blind in One Eye While Eating Spicy Wings
Season 16 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/11/2021
Jeremy Renner is a two-time Oscar-nominated actor, whose acclaimed credits include The Hurt Locker, Arrival, The Town, and appearances in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He has a pair of high-profile projects on the way—Hawkeye Season 1, which premieres on Disney+ November 24th, and The Mayor of Kingstown, a 10-episode American crime thriller coming to Paramount+ on November 14th. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as the Hollywood vet takes on the wings of death and discusses off-road racing at the Baja 500, karaoke memories, and his deep "man love" for Paul Rudd.
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#19 - Salma Hayek Adopts Sean Evans While Eating Spicy Wings
Season 16 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/4/2021
Salma Hayek is an Academy Award-nominated actress and film producer who has been a leading box-office draw for decades—from Desperado to Frida, to The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard and many more. Her latest is the highly anticipated Marvel Studios release Eternals, which is set to hit theaters on November 5th. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as the Hollywood icon takes on the wings of death and adopts Sean as an honorary Mexican for his spice tolerance. Along the way, she discusses movie-business economics, explores the connection between Frida Kahlo and string theory, and describes a close encounter with an octopus.
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Season 16 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/28/2021
Mila Kunis is a Golden Globe–nominated actress who's decades in Hollywood include the legacy TV shows Family Guy and That '70s Show, as well as award-winning films like Black Swan and Forgetting Sarah Marshall. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as Kunis takes on the wings of death while breaking down NFTs, explaining what it's like to have Conan O'Brien as a neighbor, and fact-checking Ashton Kutcher's episode of Hot Ones.
Watch Now:Apple TV#21 - CL Gets Extra Spicy While Eating Spicy Wings
Season 16 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/21/2021
CL is a global pop music icon who’s back with her long-awaited debut studio album, Alpha—which includes the aptly-titled single, “Spicy.” But how is she with spicy food? Find out as the multi-talented rapper takes on the wings of death with Sean Evans. Along the way, she reflects on her K-Pop roots, discusses Korean corn dogs, and breaks down her relationship with John Malkovich
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#22 - Megan Thee Stallion Turns Into Hot Girl Meg While Eating Spicy Wings
Season 16 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/14/2021
Megan Thee Stallion is a three-time Grammy Award winner, philanthropist, and bonafide spice lover: She's got her very own hot sauce—the limited-edition Megan Thee Stallion Hottie Sauce—launching at Popeyes on October 19. But how is she with super spicy food? Find out as Hot Girl Meg takes on the wings of death and discusses her love of anime, the time Cardi B brought a 120-pound albino python to set, and the major keys to a great freak anthem.
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#23 - Jon Bernthal Gets Punished By Spicy Wings
Season 16 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/7/2021
Jon Bernthal is an actor you know from films like Fury and Ford v Ferrari, as well as megahit TV shows like The Punisher and The Walking Dead. You can catch him this fall in the much buzzed-about King Richard on November 19th, as well as the Sopranos prequel The Many Saints of Newark, in theaters and streaming on HBO Max now. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Bernthal takes on the wings of death and discusses close encounters with Brad Pitt, the best boxing movies of all time, and much more.
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#24 - Lizzo Earns Her Hot Sauce Crown While Eating Spicy Wings
Season 18 - Episode 12 - Aired 8/4/2022
Lizzo is a three-time Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter, and it’s likely she'll be adding a few more of those trophies to the mantle with her latest album, Special. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as the “About Damn Time” hitmaker takes on the wings of death and discusses music theory, red-carpet fashion, Coldplay, and so much more.
#25 - Israel Adesanya Gives Thanks While Eating Spicy Wings
Season 19 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/24/2022
Israel Adesanya is one of the UFC's most accomplished and dominant fighters, having previously defended his Middleweight Championship belt five times. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as “The Last Stylebender” takes on the wings of death and discusses his recent Madison Square Garden bout with Alex Pereira, his love of anime, and why he’s grateful for it all. Happy Thanksgiving, Spice Lords!
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