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The Worst Episodes of Hot Ones

Every episode of Hot Ones ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Hot Ones!

Worst episode
S30E10 Millie Bobby Brown Petitions Da Bomb While Eating Spicy Wing
2.655 votes
Best episode
S23E12 Shakira Howls Like a She-Wolf While Eating Spicy Wings
9.5239 votes
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Season 10
7.4avg
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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Hot Ones Season 30 Episode 10 - Millie Bobby Brown Petitions Da Bomb While Eating Spicy Wing
    2.6/10(55 votes)

    S30:E10

    Millie Bobby Brown is an actress, producer, and the founder of Florence by Mills. She first braved the Hot Ones gauntlet in 2022 and has since closed the book on a decade as Eleven in the smash hit Stranger Things. Now, she's back as Victorian London's sharpest sleuth in Enola Holmes 3, available on Netflix. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as Millie takes on the wings of death (again!) and discusses raising farm animals, the secrets to a great spag bol, and the art of looking terrified on camera. Also: a special cameo from her Enola Holmes co-star, Louis Partridge!

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  2. Hot Ones Season 27 Episode 4 - Dakota Johnson Is Not Okay While Eating Spicy Wings
    3.2/10(59 votes)

    S27:E4

    Dakota Johnson is an actress and producer you know from films like Suspiria, Black Mass, The Lost Daughter, and many more. You can catch her in theaters now starring alongside Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal in the A24 romantic comedy, Materialists. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as Johnson takes on the wings of death and discusses German expressionist dance, the enduring appeal of happy endings, and why Hollywood is so risk-averse.

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  3. Hot Ones Season 1 Episode 8 - DJ Khaled Talks Fuccbois, Finga Licking, and Media Dinosaurs While Eating Spicy Wings
    3.9/10(67 votes)

    S1:E8

    In the Hot Ones season 1 finale, the "We the Best" hitmaker brings his take-no-Ls mentality to the wildest wings challenge on the Internet.

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  4. Hot Ones Season 24 Episode 7 - Serena Williams Returns Hot Sauce Serve After Hot Sauce Serve While Eating Spicy Wings
    4.3/10(46 votes)

    S24:E7

    Serena Williams is one of the most decorated athletes of a generation—an icon in tennis, pop culture, and fashion. Her bonafides in the sport are incomparable and she chronicles her legendary career in a multi-part series called In the Arena: Serena Williams set to air on ESPN+ on July 10. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as Williams takes on the wings of death and discusses the value of a post-game press conference, grunting during tennis matches, the perfect karaoke night, competing against her sister Venus Williams, and attempting to deposit a million-dollar check at a bank drive-thru.

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  5. Hot Ones Season 29 Episode 3 - MrBeast Faces His Scariest Challenge Yet While Eating Spicy Wings
    3.6/10(15 votes)

    S29:E3

    MrBeast—a.k.a., Jimmy Donaldson—is an entertainment industry juggernaut who has built an empire on challenges, survival stunts, and giving away enormous sums of money. His chocolate and snack brand, Feastables, is taking over shelves across the country, and his record-shattering competition series, Beast Games, is back for Season 2—check it out now on Amazon Prime Video. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as MrBeast takes on the wings of death and discusses his most harrowing experiences making YouTube videos, attempts to do speed math while his brain melts in hot sauce, and admits that the thing he's most afraid of is spicy food.

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  6. Hot Ones Season 14 Episode 4 - Awkwafina Gets Hot and Cold While Eating Spicy Wings
    5.0/10(30 votes)

    S14:E4

    Awkwafina is the Golden Globe Award-winning actress you know from films like Crazy Rich Asians and The Farewell. Her latest project is the highly anticipated animated film Raya and the Last Dragon, which is coming to theaters and Disney+ on March 5th. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as "Nora from Queens" takes on the wings of death, fangirls out over Hot Ones, and breaks down everything from her love of Charles Bukowski, to her formative years as a trumpeter. Plus: a special cameo from The Takeout host Dumbfoundead, and Sean's post-mortem on the infamous Bobby Lee episode!

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  7. Hot Ones Season 1 Episode 1 - Tony Yayo Talks Shmoney Dance and Eminem's Taco Habit While Eating Spicy Wings
    5.2/10(40 votes)

    S1:E1

    Tony Yayo talks Shmoney Dance and Eminem's taco habit while eating spicy wings.

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  8. Hot Ones Season 19 Episode 7 - James Corden Experiences Mouth Karma While Eating Spicy Wings
    4.9/10(21 votes)

    S19:E7

    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.

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  9. Hot Ones Season 31 Episode 4 - Liv Morgan Cuts a Promo While Eating Spicy Wings
    3.7/10(9 votes)

    S31:E4

    Liv Morgan is a WWE Superstar who recently reigned as the Women's World Champion and won the 2026 Royal Rumble. She's appeared on Hot Ones: Versus and tag-teamed a wing with CM Punk on Hot Ones: Extra Heat—but how will she do in her first solo bout against the Hot Ones gauntlet? Find out as Liv takes on the wings of death and discusses the life as a WWE trainee, wrestling injuries, and the perils of raising farm animals.

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  10. Hot Ones Season 1 Episode 3 - Machine Gun Kelly Talks Diddy, Hangovers, & Amber Rose While Eating Spicy Wings
    5.5/10(47 votes)

    S1:E3

    The Bad Boy emcee tests his limits—and answers some scorching questions—while taking on some of the wildest hot sauces in the world.

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  11. Hot Ones Season 2 Episode 21 - Joe Budden Keeps It Real While Eating Spicy Wings
    5.3/10(30 votes)

    S2:E21

    The Jersey City emcee may be stirring up headlines these days with his string of Drake disses, but let's be real: We've always wanted to get Joe into the hot seat. The hip-hop rabble-rouser proves that whether it's a hot-sauce duel or a rap battle, he never backs down.

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  12. Hot Ones Season 31 Episode 1 - Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh Buddy Up Against Spicy Wings
    4.3/10(11 votes)

    S31:E1

    Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh have covered just about every inch of Hollywood—from Shakespeare to Deadpool, from Oscars to billion-dollar box office weekends. Now, you can catch them sharing the screen in Mayday, the action-packed, Cold War Era buddy comedy on Apple TV. But how are they with spicy food? Find out as Ryan and Kenneth take on the wings of death while talking footie, discussing friendship red flags, and debating the merits of the UK and Canada.

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  13. Hot Ones Season 2 Episode 38 - Action Bronson Blows His High Eating Spicy Wings
    5.0/10(17 votes)

    S2:E38

    You asked for him, and now he's here: Mr. Wonderful in the Hot Ones studio. The host of Viceland's "F**k That's Delicious" smokes and drinks his way through the Scoville onslaught, tackling questions about everything from on-stage body slams to legendary TV chefs along the way. And don't worry: There's a Big Body Bes cameo, just as you knew there would be.

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  14. Hot Ones Season 26 Episode 9 - Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco Burn With Love While Eating Spicy Wings
    5.2/10(20 votes)

    S26:E9

    Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco are both pop-culture icons in their own right, and they have a brand-new collaborative album—"I Said I Love You First"—coming March 21st. Check out the singles "Scared of Loving You," and "Call Me When You Break Up" featuring Gracie Abrams. But how are they with spicy food? Find out as the couple take on the wings of death together and discuss food hot takes, old-soul chats with Steve Martin and Martin Short, and their burning love for one another. Couples goals, Hot Ones style!

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  15. Hot Ones Season 4 Episode 19 - Mario Batali Celebrates Thanksgiving with Spicy Wings
    4.6/10(11 votes)

    S4:E19

    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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  16. Hot Ones Season 15 Episode 3 - Quavo Is Stunned by Spicy Wings
    4.6/10(11 votes)

    S15:E3

    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.

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  17. Hot Ones Season 22 Episode 4 - Doja Cat Is Doing Great While Eating Spicy Wings
    5.2/10(17 votes)

    S22:E4

    Doja Cat is a Grammy Award–winning artist and certified hitmaker with close to a dozen Billboard Top Tens over the years. Her fourth studio album, Scarlet, is available everywhere now. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as Doja Cat takes on the wings of death and discusses hip-hop legends like Busta Rhymes and Missy Elliott, extols the virtues of going bald, and makes some Last Dab–inspired art.

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  18. Hot Ones Season 1 Episode 2 - Anthony Rizzo on Chicago Cubs Rivalries & Baseball Superstitions While Eating Spicy Wings
    5.7/10(38 votes)

    S1:E2

    Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo is a legitimate powerhouse on the baseball diamond—a 6 foot 3, 240 pound all-star who knocked in 32 home runs last year.

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  19. Hot Ones Season 2 Episode 40 - Rachael Ray Mainlines Hot Sauce for Thanksgiving
    5.4/10(17 votes)

    S2:E40

    Who else could we tap for the first-ever Hot Ones Thanksgiving special than the Turkey Day Queen herself, Rachael Ray? The TV vet, cookbook author, and general food-world powerhouse brought an unorthodox strategy to the wings challenge that is sure to go down in Hot Ones lore. Douse your turkey drums in Blair's Mega Death and let's get this party started.

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  20. Hot Ones Season 31 Episode 3 - Mikey Madison Reckons with Spicy Wings
    3.6/10(5 votes)

    S31:E3

    Mikey Madison is an Academy Award–winning actress who broke through as the title character in Sean Baker's Anora, as well as a memorable five-season run on FX's Better Things. Now, you can catch her playing whistleblower Frances Haugen in Aaron Sorkin's The Social Reckoning, which is set to hit theaters October 9th. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as Madison takes on the wings of death and discusses classic cinema, obscure horse facts, and the key to vegan chocolate chip cookies.

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  21. Hot Ones Season 23 Episode 10 - Gwyneth Paltrow Is Full of Regret While Eating Spicy Wings
    5.5/10(18 votes)

    S23:E10

    Gwyneth Paltrow is an Oscar, Golden Globe, and Emmy Award–winning actor, a best-selling cookbook author, and the founder and CEO of the lifestyle brand Goop. But how is she with spicy wings? Find out as Paltrow takes on the wings of death and discusses mastering a British accent for Shakespeare in Love, why basil is the king of herbs, and skincare tips for Sean.

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  22. Hot Ones Season 5 Episode 8 - Charlize Theron Takes a Rorschach Test While Eating Spicy Wings
    6.1/10(93 votes)

    S5:E8

    Charlize Theron is an Oscar-winning actress, humanitarian, and Hollywood superstar. But how is she with hot food? Find out as the Gringo star tests her spice credentials against the wings of death on Hot Ones. As she struggles through the Scoville onslaught, Theron teaches Sean some South African slang, breaks down her reality-TV obsession, and takes the spiciest Rorschach test in history.

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  23. Hot Ones Season 16 Episode 2 - Derrick Lewis Is Not Okay While Eating Spicy Wings
    5.3/10(13 votes)

    S16:E2

    Derrick Lewis is a top contender in the UFC's heavyweight division, and there's not a single fighter in the weight class' history with more knockouts on their resume. You can catch him headlining UFC FIGHT NIGHT on December 18, 2021 in Las Vegas with his five-round bout against Chris Daukaus. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as "The Black Beast" tries to withstand body blows and head kicks from the wings of death. Along the way, the Houston native discusses golf, turkey legs, and the art of knocking people out.

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  24. Hot Ones Season 12 Episode 6 - T-Pain Tastes Gas While Eating Spicy Wings
    5.5/10(16 votes)

    S12:E6

    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!

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  25. Hot Ones Season 26 Episode 1 - Bad Bunny Risks His Life While Eating Spicy Wings
    5.7/10(21 votes)

    S26:E1

    Bad Bunny is a three-time Grammy Award–winning artist, and one of the most streamed musicians on the planet. This summer, he will be doing a much-anticipated residency in his homeland of Puerto Rico, and all of this is coming on the heels of his brand-new #1 album in the world, Debí Tirar Más Fotos. But how is he with spicy wings? Find out as Benito takes on the wings of death and discusses the making of "BAILE INoLVIDABLE," his most memorable fashion moments, and why he is the best celebrity wrestler of all time—and that's a fact!

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Millie Bobby Brown Petitions Da Bomb While Eating Spicy Wing" is the worst rated episode of Hot Ones. It scored 2.6/10 from 55 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on July 9, 2026. This episode scored 0.6 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Dakota Johnson Is Not Okay While Eating Spicy Wings".

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