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The Best Episodes of Hot Ones Season 30

Every episode of Hot Ones Season 30 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Hot Ones Season 30!

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The show with hot questions and even hotter wings invites a famous guest over to eat and then interviews them while they're struggling through the heat.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Hot Ones Season 30 Episode 1 - Tim Howard Makes the Save While Eating Spicy Hot Wings
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Tim Howard Makes the Save While Eating Spicy Hot Wings

    S30:E1

    Tim Howard is a U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team icon and the most capped goalkeeper in the history of the program. With a storied career that includes 13 seasons in the Premier League and two MLS Cup championships, he is perhaps best known for his heroic 16-save masterpiece against Belgium in the 2014 World Cup. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as “The Secretary of Defense” takes on the wings of death and discusses his legendary soccer career, his transition from the field to the broadcast booth, and what Michael Jordan inspired mentality it took to be a world-class shot-stopper.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Hot Ones Season 30 Episode 2 - Colin Jost Fights Fire With Fire While Eating Spicy Wings
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #2 - Colin Jost Fights Fire With Fire While Eating Spicy Wings

    S30:E2

    Colin Jost is an Emmy Award–winning writer and the longest-tenured anchor in the history of Weekend Update on Saturday Night Live. You can catch him in the family-comedy The Breadwinner, set to release in theaters on May 29th. And he hosts new episodes of Pop Culture Jeopardy every weekday on Netflix. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Jost takes on the wings of death and discusses his partnership with Michael Che, adventures in raccoon journalism, and the ultimate Margaritaville order.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Hot Ones Season 30 Episode 3 - Emily Blunt Is Up to the Challenge While Eating Spicy Wings
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    #3 - Emily Blunt Is Up to the Challenge While Eating Spicy Wings

    S30:E3

    Emily Blunt is a Golden Globe Award–winning actor with a prolific run in 2026 that includes the Devil Wears Prada 2 and right now, you can catch her in Steven Spielberg's latest sci-fi film, Disclosure Day, set to release in theaters June 12th. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as Blunt takes on the wings of death and discusses iconic movie quotes, life on set with Tom Cruise, and her Mount Rushmore of Emily Blunt movies.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Hot Ones Season 30 Episode 4 - J Balvin Rides A Heat Rollercoaster While Eating Spicy Wings
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #4 - J Balvin Rides A Heat Rollercoaster While Eating Spicy Wings

    S30:E4

    J Balvin is a Grammy Award nominated singer-songwriter and one of the most decorated musicians on the planet. A distinguished former Hot Ones guest, as well. He also has a brand new collaborative album, Omerta, alongside Ryan Castro. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as he takes on the wings of death for a second time while discussing being a life long fan of Metallica, his 90s Volkswagen Hatchback Rayo, and gives a travel guide to his hometown of Medellin, Colombia. Stick around for a bonus scene with his bff Andres, who is back for an encore performance against Da Bomb.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Hot Ones Season 30 Episode 5 - Becky G Conquers the Heat While Eating Spicy Wings
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #5 - Becky G Conquers the Heat While Eating Spicy Wings

    S30:E5

    Becky G is a global force in pop music, breaking into the industry as a teenager and racking up nine Latin American Music Awards and a spot on the Time 100 along the way. Her documentary, "Rebecca," is on Netflix now, and check out her new single, "Marathon." But how is she with spicy food? Find out as Becky G takes on the wings of death and discusses eating raw chiles as a kid, the many styles of Mexican music, and her love affair with Angel City FC.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 30 Ratings Summary

"Tim Howard Makes the Save While Eating Spicy Hot Wings" is the best rated episode of "Hot Ones" season 30. It scored 7/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/18/2026. This episode is rated 7.0 points higher than the second-best, "Colin Jost Fights Fire With Fire While Eating Spicy Wings".