Seasons & episodes
S15 · E7Ed Sheeran Tries to Avoid Failure While Eating Spicy Wings 2021-07-08 · 26 min
Ed Sheeran is a four-time Grammy Award–winning singer-songwriter, who has sold more concert tickets and albums than just about any other musician in history. His latest single, "Bad Habits," is out now, and there's a new album on the way. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Teddy takes on the wings of death and chats about everything from salvaging Eric Clapton's guitar from a fire, to collaborating with Eminem and 50 Cent, to the time he brought Courteney Cox to Tesco. Plus, a very special surprise from Benny Blanco!
S15 · E8David Harbour Feels Out of Control While Eating Spicy Wings 2021-07-15 · 26 min
David Harbour is an Emmy- and Tony Award-nominated actor perhaps best known for his portrayal of Jim Hopper in the Netflix megahit series Stranger Things. His latest is the highly anticipated Marvel Studios action spy thriller Black Widow, which is set to hit theaters and Disney+ Premiere Access on July 9th. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Harbour takes on the wings of death and discusses everything from Shakespeare, to penguins, underground poker clubs.
S15 · E9Michael Che Gs Up While Eating Spicy Wings 2021-07-22 · 25 min
Michael Che is a stand-up comedian and actor who has received five Emmy nominations for his work as head writer on Saturday Night Live. His new original comedy show, That Damn Michael Che, is currently streaming on HBO Max. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as the "black Paul Rudd" takes on the, um, fish sticks of death and talks about everything from appearing on Wrestlemania to selling t-shirts to Andre 3000, to how SNL's Hot Ones sketch came together.
S15 · E10Lorde Drops the Mic While Eating Spicy Wings 2021-07-29 · 25 min
Lorde is a two-time Grammy Award–winning singer-songwriter, and she's back with her much-anticipated third studio album, Solar Power. The latest single, "Stoned at the Nail Salon," is out now, and there's a multi-continent tour set to begin next year. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as the New Zealand pop powerhouse takes on the wings of death and discusses the sound of cicadas, the art of songwriting, and the keys to a perfect onion ring.
S15 · E11Matt Damon Sweats from His Scalp While Eating Spicy Wings 2021-08-05 · 28 min
Matt Damon is an Academy Award-winning actor who has been in some of the most iconic films of the past 25 years—from Good Will Hunting to Saving Private Ryan, to the Bourne film series and many more. His latest is the Tom McCarthy–directed crime drama, Stillwater, which is out now. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Damon takes on the wings of death and discusses his vast filmography, his love for Bill Burr, and his showdown with Phil Jackson at the 2008 NBA Finals.
S15 · E12Elijah Wood Tastes the Lava of Mount Doom While Eating Spicy Wings 2021-08-12 · 28 min
Elijah Wood has been in more than 60 films over the course of his more than 30-year acting career—from Academy Award-winning indies, to one of the highest-grossing box office film franchises of all time in Lord of the Rings. His latest project is No Man of God, which is set to release in theaters and On Demand August 27th. But how is he with spicy food? An impromptu tasting at the Complex offices last year didn't bode well, but now Elijah is back for revenge in the Season 16 finale. Watch as he takes on the wings of death and discusses Lord of the Rings lore, Austin food favorites, and the differences between horror films and video games. Thanks for another great season, spice lords!
S16 · E1Jimmy Kimmel Feels Poisoned by Spicy Wings 2021-09-23 · 26 min
Jimmy Kimmel is the Emmy Award–winning elder statesman of late-night TV. But how is he with spicy food? Find out on the Season 16 Premiere of Hot Ones, where Sean Evans asks one of his broadcasting idols about everything from the enduring influence of David Letterman and Howard Stern, to Jimmy's favorite all-time pranks.
S16 · E2Derrick Lewis Is Not Okay While Eating Spicy Wings 2021-09-30 · 21 min
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.
S16 · E3Jon Bernthal Gets Punished by Spicy Wings 2021-10-07 · 29 min
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.
S16 · E4Megan Thee Stallion Turns into Hot Girl Meg While Eating Spicy Wings 2021-10-14 · 24 min
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.
S16 · E5CL Gets Extra Spicy While Eating Spicy Wings 2021-10-21 · 24 min
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.
S16 · E6Mila Kunis Hits the Ranch While Eating Spicy Wings 2021-10-28 · 25 min
Mila Kunis is a Golden Globe–nominated actress whose decades in Hollywood include the legacy TV shows Family Guy and That '70s Show, 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.
S16 · E7Salma Hayek Adopts Sean Evans While Eating Spicy Wings 2021-11-04 · 27 min
Salma Hayek is an Academy Award-nominated actress and film producer who has been a leading box-office draw for decades, 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.
S16 · E8Jeremy Renner Goes Blind in One Eye While Eating 2021-11-11 · 23 min
Jeremy Renner is a two-time Oscar-nominated actor, 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.
S16 · E9David Chang Sweats Like Crazy While Eating Spicy Wings 2021-11-18 · 25 min
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.
S16 · E10Coach Brad Underwood Gets Full Court Pressed by Spicy Wings 2021-11-20 · 15 min
Surprise, Spice Lords—it’s a Hot Ones special! Last season, University of Illinois alum and Hot Ones host Sean Evans nearly lost his mind rooting for the Illini men’s basketball team. So when he made a return to campus recently, it was only right to catch up with Head Coach Brad Underwood as the 2021-22 season gets underway—over a plate of death wings, naturally. Coach Underwood is the man Sean is trusting with returning Illinois basketball to its former glory, coming off a season that included 16 conference wins, a Big Ten Tournament championship, and #1 seed in the NCAA Tournament. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Coach battles an XXX five-wing gauntlet and discusses trick plays, hard knocks, and why it’s so exciting to have fans back in State Farm Center.
S16 · E11Rob Lowe Ruins Thanksgiving by Eating Spicy Wings 2021-11-25 · 25 min
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!
S16 · E12Simu Liu Chugs Boba While Eating Spicy Wings 2021-12-02 · 26 min
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.
S16 · E13Tom Holland Calls for a Doctor While Eating Spicy Wings 2021-12-09 · 28 min
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!
S17 · E1Seth Rogen Scorches His Tongue While Eating Spicy Wings 2022-01-20 · 26 min
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!
S17 · E2Tracee Ellis Ross Calls for Her Mommy While Eating Spicy Wings 2022-01-27 · 26 min
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.
S17 · E3Ed Helms Needs a Mouth Medic While Eating Spicy Wings 2022-02-03 · 26 min
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.
S17 · E4Sebastian Stan Learns About Himself While Eating Spicy Wings 2022-02-10 · 24 min
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.
S17 · E5Andrew Zimmern Has a Bucket List Moment While Eating Spicy Wings 2022-02-17 · 27 min
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.