Seasons & episodes

New year, new season, new hot sauces, babyyyy! Hot Ones returns with the Season 14 premiere on 1/28 at 11am EST, and you know what that means: time for Sean Evans to welcome his brand-new Avengers squad of spice to the table. To kick off 2021, we’ve got a mix of beloved makers like Torchbearer and Hellfire making their return to the lineup, as well as newcomers channeling flavors from Harlem, Barbados, and beyond. Welcome back and happy new year, spice lords!

Hot Ones is not only back, but we’re back in studio, babyyyyy! Season 15 kicks off Thursday, May 27, at 11am EST with a brand-new guest taking on the wings of death in person with Sean Evans. And you know what that means: a new starting lineup of hot sauces makes its way to the table. This season is all about diverse flavors—from a Peruvian-style jalapeno sauce, to an all-new Los Calientes, to a fiery number that evokes chicken tikka masala. And, needless to say, it packs some serious heat. Cheers to Season 15, spice lords!

Hot Ones Season 15 is in the bag—and what a season it’s been! The return to studio! The star-packed lineup! The emergence of a second table! A lot has happened, and as always, the spice lords have questions. Watch as Sean Evans checks in from the Hot Ones Museum of Curiosities for some important show updates, revealing personal disclosures, and much more.

Season 16 kicks off Thursday, September 23, at 11am EST with a VERY special guest taking on the wings of death in the Hot Ones studio with Sean Evans. And you know what that means: a new starting lineup of hot sauces makes its way to the table. This season is all about the Scoville symphony—from a Honduran chocolate ghost pepper sauce to the return of The Classic: Garlic Fresno Edition, to a sauce featuring strawberry and coconut. And, needless to say, it packs some serious heat. Plus: Camera Guy Bill takes it back to the ’90s!

S0 · E29Gordon Ramsay Returns for the Hot Ones Holiday Extravaganza 2021-12-23 · 45 min＋

Happy holidays, Spice Lords! To say thank you to the fans and help raise money for our charity partner, Common Threads, the First We Feast team has been hard at work to bring you this special end-of-year presentation. What’s in store? The first taste-test of Hot Ones Jr! Mind-blowing holiday dishes from Alvin Cailan (The Burger Show), Nicole Russell (Pizza Wars), and George Motz (Burger Scholar Sessions)! The first Hot Ones Awards, hosted by Camera Guy Bill! And, of course, the return of Gordon “100MM views” Ramsay, who’s back with a Santa sack full of tricks for his second round against the wings of death. We hope you enjoy the show, and if you’re a fan of Hot Ones and First We Feast, we’d appreciate nothing more than a donation to Common Threads!

S0 · E30Sean Evans and Sasha Banks Try the Paqui One Chip Challenge 2021-09-01 · 25 min＋

WWE Superstar Sasha Banks didn’t hesitate to call out hot-sauce makers to bring more heat when she appeared on Hot Ones in Season 5. But how will she and Sean Evans cope with Paqui’s 2021 One Chip Challenge®? The rules of this competition are simple: Take a bite of a blazing Carolina Reaper and Scorpion Pepper-laced tortilla chip and see just how long you can last before reaching for that glass of milk or water. Watch the WWE champion turn into a “fire-breathing dragon,” and see how long it takes for Sean to beg for mercy.

Seth Rogen and Charlize Theron—costars of the new romantic comedy, "Long Shot," in theaters everywhere May 3—have two simple choices in this Hot Ones spinoff: Tell the truth, or suffer the pain of the Last Dab. Watch as host Sean Evans drills the Hollywood legends with high-stakes questions about everything from the most difficult actors to work with, to Seth's secret rap album. The only way to escape the truth is to eat an incredibly spicy wing.

Stranger Things stars Caleb McLaughlin and Gaten Matarazzo have two simple choices in this Hot Ones spinoff: Tell the truth, or suffer the pain of the Last Dab. Watch as host Sean Evans drills the young stars of the cult Netflix sci-fi series with high-stakes questions about everything from the season 3 spoilers, to Gaten's knowledge of Star Wars trivia. The only way to escape the truth is to eat an incredibly spicy wing.

S0 · E33Machine Gun Kelly Has a Rematch with the Wings of Death 2018-05-10 · 13 min＋

Hot Ones may be in between seasons, but we couldn't leave you without your regularly scheduled hit of hot wings. So, just for the real ones out there who have been asking, we're dusting off a Hot Ones classic! During our PBR Halftime Show, Machine Gun Kelly—one of the O.G. Hot Ones guests, and inventor of the dab—made his return to the table for a second date with the wings of death. His heroic, post-wings musical performance was a game day-only special, but now you can relive the magic of the interview.

S0 · E34Bert Kreischer Returns For A Rematch Against Spicy Wings 2020-04-23 · 26 min＋

Bert Kreischer is a veteran standup comedian and certified Hot Ones legend. He has a new special on Netflix—the trending "Hey Big Boy"—as well as Bertcast, "Something's Burning" on YouTube, and the "2 Bears, 1 Cave" podcast with fellow friend of the brand Tom Segura. But how will he fare in his rematch against the wings of death? Bert first sat down with Sean Evans way back in Season 2, and now he's making history once again on the first-ever social distancing–friendly "Hot Ones: Quarantine Edition." Hope you enjoy this bonus episode, spicelords!

S0 · E35Sean Evans Gets Schooled on the Carolina Reaper by Smokin’ Ed Currie 2021-04-22 · 10 min＋

For Hot Ones fans, the name Smokin’ Ed Currie should be very familiar. You’ve heard Sean refer to him as the “Michael Jordan of hot chilies”; you’ve seen Sean dying on Smokin’ Ed’s infamous Carolina Reaper with Chili Klaus (twice!); and you’ve watched guests week after week suffering the wrath of The Last Dab, whose various iterations have been made with Ed’s other extreme creations, Pepper X and Apollo.

S0 · E36LEGO Sean Evans Interviews Queen Watevra Wa'Nabi 2021-09-01 · 2 min＋

Have you ever wondered what Sean Evans would look like as a LEGO character? Well, wonder no longer. In this special animated short, Sean goes head-to-head with the shape-shifting Queen Watevra Wa'Nabi—voiced by Tiffany Haddish—for one of his craziest interviews yet.

S0 · E37Tony Hawk and Sean Evans Take on the Paqui One Chip Challenge 2021-08-25 · 14 min＋

Tony Hawk is no stranger to pain after three decades of professional skateboarding. But how will he and Sean Evans survive Paqui’s 2022 One Chip Challenge®? The rules of this competition are simple: Take a bite of a blazing Carolina Reaper and Scorpion Pepper–laced tortilla chip and see just how long you can last before reaching for that glass of milk. Watch the skate legend eat what he describes as “the remnants of a terrible house fire,” and see how long Sean can last at his fourth #OneChipChallenge rodeo. Expect blue tongues and a lot of tears.

S0 · E38Will Ferrell Brings the Spirit to the Hot Ones Holiday Extravaganza 2022-12-22 · 42 min＋

Will Ferrell is back—and so much more—for the Second Annual Hot Ones Holiday Extravaganza! This end-of-year special is our little way of saying thank you to the fans and helping to raise money for our charity partner, Common Threads. What’s in Spicy Santa's bag of content this year? Jesus Trejo (Tacos Con Todo) is taste-testing holiday foods from around the world with the kids of Common Threads! Alvin Cailan (The Burger Show), Nicole Russell (Pizza Wars), and George Motz (Burger Scholar Sessions) are whipping up holiday leftover sandwiches! The much-anticipated Hot Ones Awards with Camera Guy Bill! And, of course, to follow up on Gordon Ramsay's epic appearance last year, Will Ferrell takes on the wings of death and discusses SNL, being a mall Santa, and his new Christmas movie, Spirited.

S0 · E39Pepper X: Sean Evans, Chili Klaus & Smokin' Ed Currie Eat the New World's Hottest Pepper 2023-10-16 · 15 min＋

Breaking news: Pepper X® is officially the new Guinness World Records holder for hottest chili pepper on the planet! Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping adventure as Sean Evans leads the celebration of Pepper X's groundbreaking achievement. Watch as Smokin' Ed Currie from PuckerButt Pepper Company receives the ultimate recognition, solidifying Pepper X's blazing, 2,693,000-Scoville strong legacy in the culinary world. Embrace the fiery camaraderie with OG Spice Lords Chili Klaus and Heatonist's Noah Chaimberg as they join in the celebration, taking on the unparalleled heat of Pepper X in its rawest form.

S0 · E40Steve-O Is Extra Naughty For the Hot Ones Holiday Extravaganza 2023-12-21 · 40 min＋

Steve-O returns to face for this THIRD showdown with the wings of death in the THIRD Annual Hot Ones Holiday Extravaganza! This end-of-year tradition is our way of saying thank you to the fans and raising money for our official Hot Ones charity partner, Common Threads. And what a show we have in store: Sean Evans plays a holiday-themed round of "would you rather?" with kids of Common Threads! Esther Choi (Heat Eaters) cooks Nashville-style Korean fried chicken with Hot Ones legend Chili Klaus! Camera Guy Bill presents the 2023 Hot Ones Awards! And Steve-O takes on the wings of death and discusses his Hot Ones history, Jackass lore, and an elusive stunt he's always wanted to try. His latest special “Steve O’s Bucket List” is now available at SteveO.com We hope you enjoy the show, and if you’re a fan of Hot Ones and First We Feast, we’d appreciate nothing more than a donation to Common Threads—just smash that donation button!

S0 · E41Donald Duck Tries to Keep His Cool While Eating Spicy Wings 2024-08-23 · 8 min＋

Donald Duck is an icon of the American cinema, with countless film and television appearances to his name, and a distinctive delivery that makes every appearance unique and unforgettable. Now, he's celebrating a major birthday milestone—90 years of wise-quacking—with a historic appearance on Hot Ones. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Donald takes on a gauntlet of spicy cauliflower nuggets and discusses Disney lore, his unfiltered thoughts on impersonators, and much more.

S0 · E42Ken Jeong Spreads Joy at the Hot Ones Holiday Extravaganza 2024-12-19 · 24 min＋

Ken Jeong is back in the hot seat for the Third Annual Hot Ones Holiday Extravaganza—and he's got some choice words for Sean Evans! This end-of-year special is our little way of saying thank you to the fans and helping to raise money for our charity partner, Common Threads. As he takes on the Hot Ones gauntlet for the second time, Jeong discusses the behind-the-scenes magic of The Masked Singer, breaks down his guide to the holidays, and answers some burning questions from the kids of Common Threads. We hope you enjoy the show, and if you’re a fan of Hot Ones, we’d appreciate nothing more than a donation to Common Threads—just smash that donation button!

S0 · E43Lil Yachty Takes His Final Form While Eating Spicy Wings 2025-01-15 · 19 min＋

Lil Yachty is a Grammy–nominated artist, podcast host, and sneaker aficionado. He is also a legendary Hot Ones alum whose first encounter with the wings of death was also his first encounter with hot sauce. But how is he with spicy food these days? Find out as Yachty sits down with Sean Evans for a second time to break down his creative process, reveal his most awkward music gig, and taste test the brand-new Ragù x Hot Ones Heat Pack collab. This three-pack of versatile sauces is available on Amazon and the Kroger family of retailers, but only for a limited time.

Happy new year, Spice Lords! Season 17 kicks off Thursday, January 20, at 11am EST with a VERY special guest taking on the wings of death in the Hot Ones studio with Sean Evans. And you know what that means: a new starting lineup of hot sauces makes its way to the table. This season brings some familiar makers alongside some exciting newcomers—from a hot sauce made with melons, to the hottest #2 sauce to date, to a back-to-back Puckerbutt punch of heat to close out the gauntlet. Let's go!

Big news, Spice Lords! Season 18 kicks off Thursday, May 26, at 11am EST with the triumphant return of Post Malone. And you know what that means: Sean Evans is here to welcome a new lineup of sauces to the Hot Ones table. This season brings a flavor bonanza that runs the gamut from a tropical Island Wing Sauce from Hawaii, to a psychotically spicy #9 sauce from Australia. Get excited for a great new season, and smash that "donate" button to support our charity partner, Common Threads!

It's that time, Spice Lords! Season 19 of Hot Ones is finally here and we're kicking things off in magical fashion on Thursday, September 29, at 11am EST with the amazing David Blaine. And you know what that means: Sean Evans is here to welcome a new lineup of sauces to the Hot Ones table. This season may be the most visually stunning to date, and the flavors don't disappoint, either. Get ready for numbing Sichuan spices, multiple concoctions from the lab of Smokin' Ed Currie, and a sauce that Sean immediately put in his Mount Rushmore. Season 19, baby—let's go!

Hot Ones is back, baby! Season 20 kicks off on Thursday, January 26, at 11am EST with a very special guest in the hot seat. But first, some important business: Sean Evans checks in to introduce a new lineup of scorchers to the Hot Ones table. From a ranch-inspired sauce and a mythical creature in the front half, to mushroom mayhem and taco vibes in the back half, it's one for the ages.

Hot Ones is back, and hotter than ever! Season 21 kicks off on Thursday, May 26, at 11am EST with a very special guest out of the same hometown as Da Bomb Beyond Insanity (hint, hint). But first, it's Scoville draft day and Sean Evans is here to introduce a new starting lineup of hot shots to the table. From lemon pepper in the front half, to watermelon in the back half, this season's sauces are packed with interesting flavors and serious heat.