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The Best Episodes of Hell's Kitchen Season 21

Every episode of Hell's Kitchen Season 21 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Hell's Kitchen Season 21!

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Aspiring restaurateurs brave Ramsay and his fiery command of the kitchen as he puts the competitors through an intense culinary academy to prove they possess the right combination of ingredients to win a life-changing grand

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Hell's Kitchen Season 21 Episode 1 - Let the Battle Begin
    7.9/10(100 votes)

    #1 - Let the Battle Begin

    S21:E1

    Each chef must cook a signature dish, to be rated on a scale of 1 to 5.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Hell's Kitchen Season 21 Episode 2 - Just Wingin' It
    7.6/10(88 votes)

    #2 - Just Wingin' It

    S21:E2

    Both teams are put to the test as each contestant is challenged to make their best chicken wings. Then, the teams take on their first dinner service of the season.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Hell's Kitchen Season 21 Episode 3 - Clawing Your Way to the Top
    7.5/10(85 votes)

    #3 - Clawing Your Way to the Top

    S21:E3

    The most-decorated skater of all time, Tony Hawk, and 13-year-old Olympic medalist Sky Brown join Gordon to teach the contestants a lesson on hard work and success. Then, each team has 10 minutes to shell and cook a lobster after watching Gordon demonstrate it to perfection.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Hell's Kitchen Season 21 Episode 4 - Slipping Down to Hell
    7.6/10(80 votes)

    #4 - Slipping Down to Hell

    S21:E4

    The contestants are introduced to the HK Water Park and are to launch themselves down a giant slip 'n slide into a pool of ingredients. Then, each team is to create an amazing spin on four different types of sliders, containing unique ingredients.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Hell's Kitchen Season 21 Episode 5 - Breakfast 911
    7.6/10(83 votes)

    #5 - Breakfast 911

    S21:E5

    Both teams are tasked at serving a delicious breakfast for a group of first responders, firefighters and EMTs. The winning team earns a celebration in the Hollywood Hills, as the losing team is left at Hell's Kitchen to sort the trash from the dumpster.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Hell's Kitchen Season 21 Episode 6 - Til Chef Do Us Part
    7.5/10(80 votes)

    #6 - Til Chef Do Us Part

    S21:E6

    Season 20 winner Trenton Garvey and soon-to-be-wife, Macee, enter the kitchen and challenge the contestants to create their upcoming wedding menu. It's a once-in-a-lifetime challenge when they find out who the dinner service is for.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Hell's Kitchen Season 21 Episode 7 - Wok This Way
    7.6/10(79 votes)

    #7 - Wok This Way

    S21:E7

    Chefs are put to the test when Gordon and special guest James Beard Award Winner Stephanie Izard challenge the chefs to make the perfect dish with obscure ingredients... only in a wok.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Hell's Kitchen Season 21 Episode 8 - Game On!
    8.0/10(82 votes)

    #8 - Game On!

    S21:E8

    The chefs step up to compete one-on-one in an ingredient game show, where contestants who win can either choose the fate of that ingredient or sabotage the other team; chefs Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo join Gordon in the dining room.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Hell's Kitchen Season 21 Episode 9 - Putting the Carne in Carnival
    7.7/10(80 votes)

    #9 - Putting the Carne in Carnival

    S21:E9

    One chef from each team goes head-to-head in different carnival games to gain a major advantage in the challenge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Hell's Kitchen Season 21 Episode 10 - Everyone's Taco'ing About It
    7.7/10(74 votes)

    #10 - Everyone's Taco'ing About It

    S21:E10

    The final nine chefs are put to the test, creating elevated tacos with various proteins; actor-turned-restaurateur Danny Trejo joins Gordon to judge each of the tacos.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Hell's Kitchen Season 21 Episode 11 - 21st Annual Blind Taste Test
    7.8/10(75 votes)

    #11 - 21st Annual Blind Taste Test

    S21:E11

    Chef's face the ultimate test of their individual pallets in the 21st annual blind taste test challenge; actor Eric McCormack and professional baseball player Justin Turner attend the dinner service for their respective charities.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Hell's Kitchen Season 21 Episode 12 - What in Hell's Kitchen?
    7.8/10(77 votes)

    #12 - What in Hell's Kitchen?

    S21:E12

    The final seven chefs compete in several challenges to earn their black jackets; two chefs are eliminated

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Hell's Kitchen Season 21 Episode 13 - The Fab Five Take Flight
    7.6/10(69 votes)

    #13 - The Fab Five Take Flight

    S21:E13

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    Director:Unknown
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  14. Hell's Kitchen Season 21 Episode 14 - Lights, Camera, Sabotage!
    7.8/10(73 votes)

    #14 - Lights, Camera, Sabotage!

    S21:E14

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Hell's Kitchen Season 21 Episode 15 - A Finale for the Ages (1)
    8.0/10(89 votes)

    #15 - A Finale for the Ages (1)

    S21:E15

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    Director:Unknown
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  16. Hell's Kitchen Season 21 Episode 16 - A Finale for the Ages (2)
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #16 - A Finale for the Ages (2)

    S21:E16

    The previously eliminated contestants return to help the final two as they go head-to-head for the last time in Hell's Kitchen. Only one chef will earn the Head Chef position at Hell's Kitchen in Atlantic City, the $250,000 cash prize, and the coveted title.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 21 Ratings Summary

"Let the Battle Begin" is the best rated episode of "Hell's Kitchen" season 21. It scored 7.9/10 based on 100 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/29/2022. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Just Wingin' It".