Fair rating?Hot Ones· Season 21 · Episode 4
Melissa McCarthy Prepares For the Worst While Eating Spicy Wings
Melissa McCarthy is an Academy Award-nominated actor whose resume includes everything from beloved TV sitcoms, to record-shattering comedies and acclaimed dramatic performances. You can also catch her as Ursula in Disney's The Little Mermaid, now playing in theaters. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as McCarthy takes on the wings of death and discusses red-carpet tracksuits, Saturday Night Live, and the future of comedies in Hollywood.
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#2In Season 21of 4 rated episodes
#15All-timeof 47 rated episodes
+0.1vs season avgSeason 21 averages 9.4
2023First airedJune 15, 2023
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