Seasons & episodes
S7 · E1Chrissy Teigen Gets Drunk on Spicy Wings 2018-10-04 · 25 min
Chrissy Teigen kicks off Hot Ones Season 7 in dramatic fashion, taking one of the most unorthodox approaches we've seen yet to the wings of death. As she licks her way through the all-new hot-sauce lineup, the cookbook author, model, and entrepreneur discusses her most memorable Twitter wars, recommends the turkey leg at Medieval Times, and breaks down a no-fail recipe for Thai ribs. Watch the epic meltdown, and check out Chrissy's new book, Cravings: Hungry for More.
S7 · E2Tenacious D Gets Rocked by Spicy Wings 2018-10-11 · 25 min
Jack Black and Kyle Gass have been rocking crowds as Tenacious D for more than two decades. But what happens when they get rocked by the wings of death? Find out as the Greatest Band in the World goes wing for wing with Sean Evans on this week's Hot Ones. Along they way, the comedic duo discusses everything from Jack's infamous Dorito Burrito, to Kanye West, to their new six-part animated YouTube series called "Tenacious D in Post-Apocalypto." This is not the greatest interview in the world; it's just a tribute!
S7 · E3Anderson .Paak Sings Hot Sauce Ballads While Eating Spicy Wings 2018-10-18 · 26 min
Anderson .Paak is a critically-acclaimed, Grammy-nominated singer, rapper, drummer, and producer—but how is he with hot food? Find out as the multi-talented musician scurries up Mount Scoville with host Sean Evans, one hot sauce-drenched vegan nugget at a time. Along the journey, Anderson discusses opening for Beyonce, defends his Coldplay obsession, and gives details on his new Dr. Dre-assisted album, Oxnard, dropping November 16.
S7 · E4Adam Carolla Rants Like a Pro While Eating Spicy Wings 2018-10-25 · 28 min
Adam Carolla is a radio legend, TV host, filmmaker, and best-selling author—not to mention one of Sean Evans' broadcasting heroes. But how is he with hot food? Find out as the Ace Man looks back on his storied career—including stints at The Man Show and LoveLine—and battles his way through the wings of death. Along the way, the rant king gets going on everything from Kanye West, to iced tea, to the brilliance of crows. If you're hungry for more after the Hot Ones fireworks, you can catch Adam on the Guinness World Record-holding podcast, The Adam Carolla Show.
S7 · E5Lil Yachty Has His First Experience with Spicy Wings 2018-11-01 · 25 min
Lil Yachty is a platinum-selling, Grammy-nominated rap superstar with a boatload of hits to his name and some of the biggest endorsements in hip-hop. But how is he with spicy food? Well, everyone's about to find out—including Yachty himself. After a life completely devoid of spice, the Atlanta icon cannonballs into the hot-sauce deep end, trading in his usual meal of pepperoni pizza for 10 scorching hot chicken tenders. Along his experimental journey in Scovilles, Lil Boat reflects on his beefs with Ebro and Joe Budden, discusses his gaming habits, and explains why his 21st birthday was the best day of his life.
S7 · E6E-40 Asks a Fan to Save Him While Eating Spicy Wings 2018-11-08 · 24 min
E-40 is a hip-hop legend with more than three decades in the game, two dozen studio albums in his catalogue, and a burgeoning beverage empire that bears his name. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Forty Water bravely faces the wings of death in front of a LIVE studio audience at ComplexCon. Along the way, he breaks down his influential slang, discusses his friendship with Guy Fieri, and calls on the fans for a little assistance as the Scovilles heat up. You never know what can happen when Hot Ones goes live—don't miss this one!
S7 · E7Lilly Singh Fears for Her Life While Eating Spicy Wings 2018-11-15 · 23 min
Lilly Singh is a YouTube juggernaut with more than 14 million subscribers, as well as a writer, producer, actress, and New York Time's best-selling author. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as the Internet's favorite Superwoman takes on Hot Ones challenge—despite her obvious trepidation about diving into the Scoville deep end. As she battles the wings of death, Singh discusses her collaborations with Dwayne Johnson and Michelle Obama, her love of pro wrestling, and the importance of mental health for YouTubers. Lilly recently announced that she would be taking a break from the platform, but fortunately you can get your Superwoman fix on this week's Hot Ones.
S7 · E8Blake Griffin Gets Full-Court Pressed by Spicy Wings 2018-11-22 · 24 min
Happy Turkey Day, spice lords, and welcome to the 3rd Annual Hot Ones Thanksgiving Special! Gracing the hot seat this holiday is Detroit Pistons power-forward Blake Griffin. He's a five-time NBA All-Star, former No. 1 overall draft pick, and Slam Dunk Champion. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Griffin takes on the wings of death and talks about everything from his burgeoning stand-up comedy career, to that time he dunked over a Kia Optima. Will he posterize Da Bomb, or get rejected by the heat? Watch the episode to find out, then stay tuned for a very special Thanksgiving announcement at the end...
S7 · E9Bill Burr Gets Red in the Face While Eating Spicy Wings 2018-11-29 · 28 min
Bill Burr is one of the most requested Hot Ones guests of all time—not to mention a standup legend, host of the Monday Morning Podcast, and co-creator and star of Netflix's 'F Is For Family.' But how is he with spicy food? Find out in this highly anticipated Hot Ones event. As host Sean Evans peppers Bill with questions, the comedian's notoriously hot takes get even hotter—even for him. Watch as Bill gets red in the face with spice and rants about everything from cyclists to cooking shows. You don't want to miss this!
S7 · E10Pete Holmes Does Improv While Eating Spicy Wings 2018-12-06 · 26 min
Pete Holmes is the star and creator of HBO's Crashing, host of the You Made It Weird with Pete Holmes podcast, and he has a new HBO comedy special called Dirty Clean coming December 15th. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as the comedian goes toe-to-toe with the wings of death and takes on a barrage of burning questions from Sean Evans. Along the way, Holmes talks about working with Artie Lange, breaks down the best and worst superheroes, and reveals the secrets of where rich comedians go to eat.
S7 · E11Vanessa Hudgens Does Tongue Twisters While Eating Spicy Wings 2018-12-13 · 27 min
Vanessa Hudgens is a multi-hyphenate megastar known for her High School Musical smashes, roles in cult movies like Spring Breakers, and growing list of Broadway appearances. This holiday season you can catch her starring alongside Jennifer Lopez in Second Act, which is set to hit theaters December 21st. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as Hudgens battles the wings of death and takes on Sean Evans' barrage of questions. Along the way, she talks about working with James Franco and 50 Cent, breaks down iconic powersuits, and explains the danger of the tween fan mom.
S7 · E12"Weird Al" Yankovic Goes Beyond Insanity While Eating Spicy Wings 2018-12-20 · 24 min
"Weird Al" Yankovic is the king of parody songs, with a multi-decade career that includes four Grammys, countless Top 40 hits, and a long list of live shows, including 2019's Strings Attached Tour. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as the "White & Nerdy" icon takes on the vegan wings of death in a very special Hot Ones season finale. As the Scovilles mount, Weird Al shares classic anecdotes about meeting Sir Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson, getting co-signed by Kurt Cobain, and inventing the infamous Twinkie wiener sandwich.
S8 · E1Gordon Ramsay Savagely Critiques Spicy Wings 2019-01-24 · 32 min
Gordon Ramsay is one of the world's most decorated and successful chefs, with an empire that includes more than a dozen restaurants, countless best-selling cookbooks, and seven hit TV shows, including Master Chef Jr., which returns to Fox this February. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as the MOST-REQUESTED GUEST in Hot Ones history finally sits face-to-face with Sean Evans. Despite his misgivings about the culinary quality of the wings of death, Gordon throws himself into the challenge full force. Along the way, he discusses his chef influences, explains how to make the perfect scrambled eggs, and tries to find an antidote to spicy food.
S8 · E2Abbi and Ilana of Broad City Go Numb While Eating Spicy Wings 2019-01-31 · 26 min
Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer are the creators and stars of Broad City, the beloved TV comedy now in its fifth and final season, Thursdays on Comedy Central. But how are they with spicy food? Find out as the hilarious duo sits down for a meal of scorching-hot cauliflower bites with Hot Ones host Sean Evans. Along their spice journey, Abbi and Ilana pull back the curtain on some Broad City BTS, discuss their improv roots, dip their hands into the Bucket o' BFF Questions, and provide a very interesting "Firecracker" recipe. Season 8, episode 2, baby! Let's go!
S8 · E3Seth Meyers Unravels While Eating Spicy Wings 2019-02-07 · 26 min
Seth Meyers is one of the longest tenured cast members in Saturday Night Live history and host of Late Night with Seth Meyers, weeknights on NBC. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as two interview titans go head-to-head in a meta Hot Ones for the ages. During the spice onslaught, Meyers breaks down the highlights of his SNL career, discusses the surge in political comedy, and busts out some hilarious Boston accents.
S8 · E4Ken Jeong Performs a Physical While Eating Spicy Wings 2019-02-14 · 27 min
Ken Jeong is known for his massively popular films like The Hangover and Crazy Rich Asians, his many hit TV shows including Community and The Masked Singer, and his hilarious standup—his first comedy special, "You Complete Me, Ho," is out now on Netflix. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as the multitalented actor and former physician faces off against Sean Evans and the wings of death. As he battles the heat, Jeong dispels common medical myths, discusses his encounters with NBA legends like Shaq and Kevin Durant, talks about his first Prince concert, and even gives Sean a free check-up. You don't want to miss this one!
S8 · E5Desus and Mero Get Smacked by Spicy Wings 2019-02-21 · 29 min
Desus Nice and The Kid Mero got their start at Complex around the same time as Hot Ones, and now they've scaled the heights of entertainment all the way to their own late-night show—Desus & Mero—premiering tonight (2/21) at 11pm EST on Showtime. But how are they with spicy food? Find out as the Bodega Boys bring their hilarious brand of unrelenting, hot take–fueled comedy to the wings of death. After reminiscing about the good old days, Desus and Mero go off about everything from Tekashi 6ix9ine, to avocado-only restaurants, to one of the funniest Kanye story you'll ever hear. BX in the building!
S8 · E6Offset Screams Like Ric Flair While Eating Spicy Wings 2019-02-28 · 23 min
Offset—one-third of hip-hop's hottest group, Migos—is a Grammy-nominated, platinum-selling artist with a brand-new album, Father of Four, out now. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as the Atlanta rapper trades in his usual lemon-pepper flats for the infamous wings of death. As he ducks and weaves through the barrage of heavyweight hot sauces, Offset breaks down his cereal obsession, explains how Ellen helped him buy a new Bentley truck, and unleashes some iconic ad libs.
S8 · E7Billie Eilish Freaks Out While Eating Spicy Wings 2019-03-07 · 26 min
Billie Eilish is the hyper-talented singer/songwriter behind platinum hit singles like "Ocean Eyes" and "Lovely," and her first studio album—When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?—is set to drop March 29th. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as the 17-year-old phenom becomes the youngest guest ever to take on the wings of death. As Billie battles through the spice, Sean Evans busts out a full bag of Hot Ones tricks, including a blind soda tasting and a breakdown of some of Billie's most iconic outfits.
S8 · E8Shaq Tries to Not Make a Face While Eating Spicy Wings 2019-03-14 · 32 min
Shaquille O'Neal is one of the most dominant players in NBA history, an analyst on TNT's Emmy Award-winning Inside the NBA, and a globally recognized DJ sensation bringing Shaq's Fun House is to Miami Music Fest on March 29th. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as the Big Aristotle has his date with the wings of death—one he claims he only accepted because he thought Justin Timberlake was hosting. Along the way, Shaq discusses his history with Kobe Bryant, breaks down his record-breaking Walmart purchase, and joins Sean Evans in a high-stakes free-throw shooting contest.
S8 · E9Theo Von Fights the Dark Arts While Eating Spicy Wings 2019-03-21 · 25 min
Theo Von is one of the funniest comedians working today. You can catch him on the Dark Arts Tour coming to a city near you. His special, No Offense, is on Netflix now. And he has a podcast, This Past Weekend, which is available on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, and wherever else you get your pods. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as the Rat King takes on the wings of death and chats with Sean Evans as if they were lifelong buddies. As he battles the hot-sauce dark arts, Theo tells stories about climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, capturing chimps in Louisiana, and adapting to the L.A. lifestyle. GANG GANG!
S8 · E10Jimmy Butler Goes Rocky Balboa on Spicy Wings 2019-03-28 · 28 min
Jimmy Butler of the Philadelphia 76ers is a four-time NBA All Star, a four-time NBA All-Defensive Team honoree, and one of the best YouTubers in pro sports. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Jimmy Buckets sits down with Sean Evans for his date with the wings of death. As he battles the heat, he discusses his BFF relationship with Mark Wahlberg, talks about shoot-offs with Michael Jordan, and offers a tutorial on how to tie a bandana.
S8 · E11Chelsea Handler Goes Off the Rails While Eating Spicy Wings 2019-04-04 · 27 min
Chelsea Handler is one of the world's most successful TV hosts, a writer, producer, actress, and New York Times best-selling author many times over. Her latest book, Life Will Be the Death of Me...and You Too!, is set to release on April 9th followed by a 22 date comedy tour. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as Handler battles the wings of death with Sean Evans and discusses skiing, dogs, thirst traps, 50 Cent, HR blunders, and so much more.
S8 · E12Scarlett Johansson Tries to Not Spoil Avengers While Eating Spicy Wings 2019-04-11 · 27 min
Scarlett Johansson is one of the biggest movie stars on the planet, and you can catch her as Black Widow in Avengers: Endgame, hitting theaters everywhere on April 26. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as the actress joins Sean Evans for the season 8 finale of Hot Ones. As she attempts to jump kick the wings of death, Johansson learns about memes, talks about the best movie-set food, and tries to avoid spoiling Avengers: Endgame. Thanks for another great season, spice lords!