The essential episodes of Hot Ones
Watch these 15 in order and you've got Hot Ones — each pick states its reason.
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Tony Yayo Talks Shmoney Dance & Eminem's Taco Habit While Eating Spicy Chicken Wings
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Shawn Mendes Discovers a New Side of Himself While Eating Spicy Wings
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The Undertaker Takes Care of Business While Eating Spicy Wings
Mark Calaway is the Undertaker—a 7x World Heavyweight Champion (in WWF and WWE), and one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time. His five-part docuseries ‘The Last Ride' is currently airing on the WWE Network. On November 22 he'll be giving his "Final Farewell" at ‘Survivor Series,' the same event where he made his wrestling debut more than 30 years ago. How will Big Evil match up in this rumble with the wings of death? Find out how the trench coat-wearing Deadman fares in the scoville inferno known as Hot Ones while answering questions about his early days performing under the name Commando, backstage locker room beef, the zen of motorcycling, Mike Tyson's impact on professional wrestling, and how he wants his fans to remember him. Will the Lord of Darkness ascend from hell and survive the hottest hot sauces to ever enter the ring, or will he be buried alive in the chicken bone graveyard? From Death Valley… The Undertaker!
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Jack Harlow Returns to the Studio to Eat Spicy Wings
Jack Harlow is a Grammy-nominated rapper and founder of the music collective Private Garden. Check out his debut studio album, "That's What They All Say," which is certified GOLD and available now. For the Season 15 premiere, he fulfills his teenage dream of sitting across from Sean Evans IN THE STUDIO and taking on the wings of death. Along the way, Harlow discusses his Louisville roots, his love of ranch, and the art of the ad-lib.
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Simu Liu Chugs Boba While Eating Spicy Wings
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.
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Millie Bobby Brown Needs a Milkshake While Eating Spicy Wings
Millie Bobby Brown is an actress and producer you know best from her role as Eleven on the seven-time Emmy Award–winning global megahit Stranger Things, now streaming its highly anticipated fourth season on Netflix. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as the "Enola Holmes" star discusses her favorite on-set snack, ranks celebrity eyewear, and talks about doing a "hot lap" with Lewis Hamilton. Plus, a surprise drop-in from Stranger Things co-star Noah Schnapp!
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Viola Davis Gives a Master Class While Eating Spicy Wings
Viola Davis is one of most decorated actors of the 21st century, from the Broadway stage to Emmy– and Academy Award–winning performances in TV and film. Her memoir, "Finding Me," topped the best sellers list earlier this year, and she has a brand-new film—the historical epic, The Woman King—now playing exclusively in theaters. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as the living legend gives a master class on everything from developing characters like Annalise Keating, to nailing auditions and understanding the meaning of life.
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Pedro Pascal Cries From His Head While Eating Spicy Wings
Pedro Pascal is an actor you know from a string of massive global hits over the last decade, including Game of Thrones, Narcos, and The Last of Us. Currently, he stars in the much anticipated third season of The Mandalorian, streaming now on Disney+. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Pascal takes on the wings of death and talks about epic on-screen deaths, working with Baby Yoda, and his unapologetic take on Mexican food in New York City.
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Jennifer Lawrence Sobs in Pain While Eating Spicy Wings
Jennifer Lawrence is an Academy Award–winning actress you know from films like Silver Lining's Playbook, American Hustle, The Hunger Games, and many more. She also produces and stars in the new comedy, No Hard Feelings, which is set to release in theaters June 23. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as the Hollywood powerhouse takes on the wings of death and discusses on-set injuries, chili-pizza sandwiches, and Will Ferrell's greatest hits.
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*NSYNC Breaks Another Record While Eating Spicy Wings
*NSYNC is back, baby—and the iconic boy band is kicking off Season 22 of Hot Ones in epic fashion! Justin Timberlake, Chris Kirkpatrick, JC Chasez, Lance Bass, and Joey Fatone have sold more than 70 million records, toured the world, and endured as one of the defining pop groups of a generation. They're reunited not only for this record-breaking episode (most wings on the table!), but also with a brand-new single, "Better Place," dropping September 29. But how are they with spicy food? Find out as Timberlake and Fatone take on the gauntlet for a second time, and the rest of the band joins them to discuss live-show malfunctions, crazy fan stories, and the definitive Mount Rushmore of *NSYNC songs
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Barry Keoghan Plays Hard to Get While Eating Spicy Wings
Barry Keoghan is an Academy Award–nominated actor you know from a string of acclaimed performances in films like Saltburn, Banshees of Inisherin, The Killing of a Sacred Deer, and many more. His latest project is the long-anticipated WW2 miniseries, Masters of the Air, streaming now on Apple TV+. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Keoghan takes on the wings of death and discusses his love of wolves, working with directors like Christopher Nolan, and why Ireland breeds so many great boxers.
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Heidi Klum Strikes a Pose While Eating Spicy Wings
Heidi Klum is an Emmy Award-winning TV host, fashion icon, and one of the most prolific magazine cover models in the history of print. You can catch her hosting Germany's Next Top Model and in her long-held judge's seat on America's Got Talent, which returned to NBC for Season 19 in May. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as Klum takes on the wings of death and discusses collabs with Snoop Dogg, $12.5-million diamond-encrusted bras, and underrated German delicacies.
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Bowen Yang Takes a Hero's Journey While Eating Spicy Wings
Bowen Yang is an Emmy Award–nominated cast member of Saturday Night Live. You can keep up with him as host of Las Culturistas wherever you listen to podcasts. And, you can catch him in one of the holiday season's most anticipated films, Wicked, which is set to release in theaters November 22nd. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Yang takes on the wings and discusses the best pop albums of 2024, learning how to talk to Lorne Michaels, and the behind-the-scenes of a Hot Ones-Beyoncé sketch on SNL.
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