Hell's Kitchen (2005–present)

1. S01E01Day 1May 30, 2005 9.0Twelve wannabe chefs and restaurateurs compete to impress head chef Gordon Ramsay as he works to open a world-class restaurant in Los Angel
2. S01E02Day 2June 6, 2005 8.5After barely surviving the opening night of the Hell's Kitchen restaurant, the heat is on as the contestants prepare for their second dinner
3. S01E03Day 3June 13, 2005 9.0The third night in the kitchen finds the remaining chefs cracking under the pressure of Gordon Ramsay and his hot temper. After barely survi
4. S01E04Season's bestDay 4June 20, 2005 9.3The fourth night in the kitchen finds the remaining chefs cracking under the pressure of Gordon Ramsay and his hot temper as they try to ser
5. S01E05Day 5June 27, 2005 8.0On the restaurant's fifth night, Hell's Kitchen presents an entire Italian-themed menu. After a tense competition in the afternoon, one team
6. S01E06Day 6July 11, 2005 9.0First Half of Two Hour Special. As the Hell's Kitchen contestants prepare for their sixth dinner service, Chef Ramsay reveals the latest twi
7. S01E07Day 7July 11, 2005 9.0Second half of Two Hour Special. The five remaining contestants learn they are no longer competing as teams, but as individuals who must wor
8. S01E08Day 8July 18, 2005 9.0Hell's Kitchen opens its eighth night with not only the four contestants left over from the previous night's service, but also the ingredien
9. S01E09Day 9July 25, 2005 5.0Three contestants remain and Gordon’s order that they serve an entire dining room becomes too much for one contestant who succumbs to fatigu
10. S01E10Day 10 (1)August 1, 2005 6.5In part 1 of the two-hour season finale, it’s down to the final two contestants who have survived the wrath of Ramsay and many disastrous ni
11. S01E11Day 10 (2)August 1, 2005 3.8In part 2 of the two-hour finale, Hell's Kitchen is divided in half, and each of the two finalists completes a dinner service with the conce

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01Day 1June 12, 2006 9.0In this two-hour season premiere, twelve Hell's Kitchen chefs begin their journey for the final prize of an executive chef position at the n
2. S02E02Day 2June 12, 2006 8.5In this two-hour season premiere, twelve Hell's Kitchen chefs begin their journey for the final prize of an executive chef position at the n
3. S02E03Day 3June 19, 2006 8.5Chef Gordon Ramsay is frustrated with both teams' work ethic after another lackluster dinner service. Ramsay communicates his experiences on
4. S02E04Day 4June 26, 2006 8.5Chef Gordon Ramsay puts aside the battle of the sexes and switches the chefs to even out the teams. Hell's Kitchen breaks new ground when th
5. S02E05Day 5July 10, 2006 8.5Day 5 commences with Chef Gordon Ramsay giving a lesson to the remaining contestants in the art of culinary flavor while attempting to compl
6. S02E06Day 6July 17, 2006 8.5In Day 6, Chef Gordon Ramsay tempts the two teams with the winner celebrating a night out on the town. For the dinner service, the teams cre
7. S02E07Day 7July 24, 2006 8.5In Day 7, the wannabe chefs must combine their skills and work as individuals for the first time in Hell's Kitchen. The prize for this chall
8. S02E08Day 8July 31, 2006 8.5In Day 8, it's down to the final four chefs as they try to avoid elimination and reach their goal of Head Chef at the new multi-million-doll
9. S02E09Day 9August 7, 2006 8.5The contestants taste Chef Ramsay's signature dish and are given 20 minutes to replicate it. Tension arises among the chefs amidst accusatio
10. S02E10Day 10 (1)August 14, 2006 8.5Two-hour season finale, part 1. From the menu to the decor, the two finalists must prove their worth to Chef Ramsay as they are each in char
11. S02E11Season's bestDay 10 (2)August 14, 2006 10.0Two-hour season finale, part 2. From the menu to the decor, the two finalists must prove their worth to Chef Ramsay as they are each in char

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01Day 1June 4, 2007 7.7In the season three premiere, twelve Hell's Kitchen chefs begin their journey for the final prize: becoming head chef at the Green Valley Ra
2. S03E02Day 2June 11, 2007 7.7Members of the men's and women's teams test their food preparation skills in a fish-related challenge. The winning team is rewarded with som
3. S03E03Day 3June 18, 2007 7.7Chef Ramsay orders the 10 remaining contestants to cook breakfast for visiting servicemen and women. Members of the winning team receive a d
4. S03E04Day 4June 25, 2007 8.3Day 4 tests the palates of the remaining chefs as they compete in a blindfolded taste test. The losers must face a difficult punishment whil
5. S03E05Season's bestDay 5July 2, 2007 8.5For the first time in Hell's Kitchen, a wedding party is held at dinner service, but the groom may have made the mistake of his life.
6. S03E06Day 6July 9, 2007 7.7With Melissa saved from elimination, she now must join the men's team and compete against the women to see which team can prepare the best l
7. S03E07Day 7July 16, 2007 8.5The final six remaining contestants must make appetizers and entrées from leftovers, a challenge Chef Ramsay always gives his chefs to test
8. S03E08Day 8July 23, 2007 8.5It's down to five chefs remaining in the competition as Chef Ramsay merges them into one team. In the next challenge the contestants are com
9. S03E09Day 9August 6, 2007 8.5Chef Ramsay starts the challenge by having his mother present her own mac 'n cheese and then producing his own more elegant version. Each of
10. S03E10Day 10 (1)August 6, 2007 8.5As with the previous seasons, Hell's Kitchen is separated into two sides. Both chefs begin planning for their own side of the restaurant, in
11. S03E11Day 10 (2)August 13, 2007 8.5The two Hell's Kitchen finalists take opposite approaches in dealing with their staff. Chef Ramsay reviews the proposed dishes and presents

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01Season's best15 Chefs CompeteApril 1, 2008 7.0Season four begins with 15 hopefuls playing to win a job as a chef along side Gordon Ramsey in his L.A. restaurant. The contestants will be
2. S04E0214 Chefs CompeteApril 8, 2008 7.0The season's first challenge finds the contestants slicing halibut into thin 6 ounce fillets. One member of each team must serve as a maitre
3. S04E0313 Chefs CompeteApril 15, 2008 7.0Live chickens awaken the contestants, followed by a challenge of plucking their morning "wake up callers" and creating a family styled dinne
4. S04E0412 Chefs CompeteApril 22, 2008 7.0The two teams must compete to see who can prepare the most pasta for the evening dinner service, with a trip to Santa Monica for the winners
5. S04E0511 Chefs CompeteApril 29, 2008 7.0The chefs receive their first challenge, create a gourmet pizza. The winning team will head to Santa Barbara for a gourmet meal, while the l
6. S04E0610 Chefs CompeteMay 6, 2008 7.0A fantasy birthday celebration is the order of the day for the remaining aspiring chefs. The chefs cook for a sweet 16 party, but the mood i
7. S04E079 Chefs CompeteMay 13, 2008 7.0The nine remaining chefs are challenged to compete in a taste test, with the winner receiving a day at the spa and the losers sent to clean
8. S04E088 Chefs CompeteMay 20, 2008 7.0The group dynamics are drastically changed when Chef Ramsey asks for a volunteer to switch sides. This week's challenge consists of creating
9. S04E097 Chefs CompeteMay 27, 2008 7.0A relay race puts both teams to the test, with a sunny reward on the line. To up the stakes, the losing team faces a top-to-bottom complete
10. S04E106 Chefs CompeteJune 3, 2008 7.0The two teams are combined to create a single team. Each chef is asked to create a dish designed specifically to please Chef Ramsay centered
11. S04E115 Chefs CompeteJune 10, 2008 7.0The aspiring chefs teach the art of gourmet meat preparation to housewives, with the winner of the challenge given one-on-one time with chef
12. S04E124 Chefs CompeteJune 17, 2008 7.0Dinner service reaches a new low when one chef burns Chef Ramsay's hand. A group of special guests pays a visit to Hell's Kitchen. The remai
13. S04E133 Chefs CompeteJune 24, 2008 7.0The pressure is at an absolute boiling point as the three chefs remaining try their hardest to reach the final two. Chef Ramsay brings in a
14. S04E142 Chefs CompeteJuly 1, 2008 7.0The final two chefs must prepare their signature dishes in New York City. They are then asked to create their own restaurant as a test of th
15. S04E15Winner AnnouncedJuly 8, 2008 7.0The two finalists are faced with the ultimate test at the final dinner service when they must work together with previously eliminated chefs

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

1. S05E01Day 1January 29, 2009 7.0The fifth season begins with Hell's Kitchen's most promising group yet: sixteen professional chefs competing for a position at the Borgata i
2. S05E02Day 2February 5, 2009 6.5Chef Ramsey puts the Red and Blue teams in a new challenge, which causes tempers to flare and will result in the dismissal of one more conte
3. S05E03Day 3February 19, 2009 7.0The contestants go to a meat locker to learn different cuts of beef. The teams race to impress chef Ramsay when they are asked to put their
4. S05E04Day 4February 26, 2009 7.050 young football players and cheerleaders will be served breakfast by the 13 remaining chefs. One team runs short on eggs, and 1 more chef
5. S05E05Day 5March 5, 2009 7.0After sending the chefs to an Asian market, Chef Ramsay challenges them to create three Asian-fusion dishes utilizing poultry, seafood and b
6. S05E06Day 6March 12, 2009 7.0The remaining 11 chefs are challenged to cook variations of the three favorite foods of the honoree for his Bar Mitzvah. The dinner service
7. S05E07Day 7March 19, 2009 7.0Chef Ramsay challenges the teams to create delicious tapas style, or small portioned, dishes out of left-overs. At dinner service, one chef'
8. S05E08Day 8March 26, 2009 7.0Chef Ramsay challenges the team's palates in a blind taste testing. In a packed dinner service, anxiety is higher than usual when celebritie
9. S05E09Season's bestDay 9April 2, 2009 8.0Each team member is asked to create a dish using King Crab, but only one dish can be selected to represent them in front of Chef Ramsay. Bot
10. S05E10Day 10April 9, 2009 7.0The six remaining chefs are on their own now that Chef Ramsey has dissolved the teams. This week's challenge is for the chefs to use 14 simp
11. S05E11Day 11April 16, 2009 7.0Chef Ramsay sends the remaining chefs off to New Jersey to dine in the Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa, where one of them will be running a res
12. S05E12Day 12April 23, 2009 7.0The chef's taste buds are put to the test when Chef Ramsay prepares three dishes for them to try. They are then given thirty minutes to prep
13. S05E13Day 13April 30, 2009 7.0It's down to the final three, who must prepare a meal for 100 of L.A.'s finest chefs. The winner gets some face time on FOX's local morning
14. S05E14Day 14 (1)May 7, 2009 7.0The final two chefs prepare for their ultimate challenge. They must design their restaurants as well as create a winning menu. But they won'
15. S05E15Day 15 (2)May 14, 2009 7.0The season 5 finale finds the remaining two chefs competing in their final dinner service competition. The winner will be named head-chef at

Season 5 ranked & reviewed

1. S06E0116 Chefs CompeteJuly 21, 2009 7.0Season six returns with one change. Instead of working alone, now the red and blue teams work will be a team effort. The first dinner servic
2. S06E0215 Chefs CompeteJuly 21, 2009 7.0The teams cook pasta dinners for a room full of firefighters; two contestants are sent to the hospital.
3. S06E0314 Chefs CompeteJuly 28, 2009 7.0The remaining 14 chefs get a surprise awakening in the middle of the night to make a spaghetti dinner for a group of hungry firefighters. Th
4. S06E0413 Chefs CompeteAugust 4, 2009 7.0The remaining 14 chefs are challenged to create perfectly proportioned 6-inch sausages. The dinner service will include Drew Lachey, John O'
5. S06E0512 Chefs CompeteAugust 11, 2009 7.0The remaining 12 chefs have the honor of creating a welcome back home dinner for a returning U.S. marine, where the losers will be left in c
6. S06E0611 Chefs CompeteAugust 18, 2009 7.0The remaining 11 chefs are challenged to create a full three-course meal which only totals up to 700 calories. The winning team gets a day a
7. S06E0710 Chefs CompeteAugust 25, 2009 7.0The remaining ten chefs are rolling the dice to see what ingredients they can use in their challenge dish, with the winners earning a trip t
8. S06E089 Chefs CompeteSeptember 1, 2009 7.0The remaining nine chefs are given a blind taste test. The winners will receive a dinner with chef Ramsay...in a darkened dinning room where
9. S06E09Season's best8 Chefs CompeteSeptember 8, 2009 8.0The remaining eight chefs are asked to make crepes, where the winners receiving a night out dining at a French restaurant and the losers cre
10. S06E107 Chefs CompeteSeptember 22, 2009 7.0Winter Olympic medalists Sasha Cohen and Jonny Moseley will serve as judges of the meals created by the contestants using ingredients brough
11. S06E116 Chefs CompeteSeptember 22, 2009 7.0The teams may merge now that there are six, as they re-create foods they've tasted. A frustrated Chef Ramsey storms out during dinner servic
12. S06E125 Chefs CompeteSeptember 29, 2009 7.0The five remaining chefs are challenged to create as pretty as it tastes. A winner will be chosen by experts from Bon Apetite magazine and w
13. S06E134 Chefs CompeteOctober 6, 2009 7.0The remaining four chefs meet British child actor-impressionist Felix Wright, a diminutive version of Chef Ramsey, then meet 80 other youngs
14. S06E143 Chefs CompeteOctober 13, 2009 8.0The three finalists will create dishes from various parts of the world, which will be judged by international culinary experts.
15. S06E15Winner AnnouncedOctober 13, 2009 7.0The final two chefs will battle it out in the final challenge and dinner service. Chef Gordon Ramsay will then choose the winner.

Season 6 ranked & reviewed

1. S07E01Season's best16 Chefs CompeteJune 1, 2010 8.5Chef Ramsay introduces himself to the 16 new contestants by announcing that they are expected to complete their very first dinner service. H
2. S07E0215 Chefs CompeteJune 8, 2010 7.0Both teams are challenged to prepare eggs four different way. The team that cooks the most eggs properly wins a helicopter ride over Los Ang
3. S07E0313 Chefs CompeteJune 15, 2010 7.0The chefs are challenged to serve lunch to the very hungry members of a marching band. During dinner service, one member on the red team get
4. S07E0412 Chefs Compete Part 1June 15, 2010 7.0The two teams are challenged two each create a dish based on ingredients chosen by rolling dice with letters on them. Though one team makes
5. S07E0512 Chefs Compete Part 2June 22, 2010 7.0"Hell's Kitchen" does barbecue for the first time ever, and the chefs are challenged to prepare pork-themed dishes with their chosen ingredi
6. S07E0611 Chefs CompeteJune 22, 2010 8.0When it comes to judging good food, mother knows best. The chefs are tasked with preparing dishes representing each of the five "mother sauc
7. S07E0710 Chefs CompeteJune 29, 2010 7.0Chef Ramsay turns Hell's Kitchen into an upscale deli when he challenges each contestant to create an original gourmet sandwich. While the w
8. S07E089 Chefs CompeteJune 29, 2010 7.0The remaining aspiring chefs compete in the eighth episode of the competition.
9. S07E098 Chefs CompeteJuly 6, 2010 7.0The remaining aspiring chefs compete in the ninth episode of the competition. A blind taste test challenges the palette of the chefs. Later,
10. S07E107 Chefs CompeteJuly 6, 2010 7.0The chefs are challenged to create their own unique lobster dishes. The dishes are judged by Michelin-starred chefs, with Gordon Ramsay left
11. S07E116 Chefs CompeteJuly 20, 2010 7.0The six remaining aspiring chefs work together for the first time as one team. The chefs are presented with a challenge requiring them to co
12. S07E125 Chefs CompeteJuly 20, 2010 7.0The remaining aspiring chefs compete in the twelfth episode of the season.
13. S07E134 Chefs Compete Part 1July 27, 2010 7.0The remaining chefs compete in the thirteenth episode of the season and struggle against the pressure with only four chefs left. The chefs a
14. S07E144 Chefs Compete Part 2August 3, 2010 7.0The remaining aspiring chefs must recreate a dish by taste; one of the aspiring chefs buckles under pressure.
15. S07E152 Chefs CompeteAugust 10, 2010 7.0The final two chefs compete to be the winner of Hell's Kitchen. Both are given a preview of what they could win and face their toughest chal

Season 7 ranked & reviewed

1. S08E01Season's best16 Chefs CompeteSeptember 22, 2010 8.0Sixteen chefs compete in the premiere of the eighth season of Hell's Kitchen. Chef Ramsay divides the chefs into teams of women and men, and
2. S08E0214 Chefs CompeteSeptember 22, 2010 7.5The remaining fifteen chefs face added pressure following the first elimination of the season. The chefs compete in their second dinner serv
3. S08E0313 Chefs CompeteSeptember 29, 2010 7.0The remaining aspiring chefs compete in the third episode of Hell's Kitchen.
4. S08E0412 Chefs CompeteSeptember 29, 2010 7.0
5. S08E0511 Chefs CompeteOctober 6, 2010 7.0Chefs created a menu of an appetizer and two main dishes for a high school prom. The winning team went to an amusement park, while the losin
6. S08E0610 Chefs CompeteOctober 6, 2010 8.0
7. S08E079 Chefs CompeteOctober 13, 2010 8.0
8. S08E089 Chefs Compete AgainOctober 13, 2010 8.0
9. S08E098 Chefs CompeteNovember 10, 2010 8.0Chef Ramsay is disappointed when his aspiring chefs praise fast food items disguised as five-star hotel food, with only one identifying the
10. S08E107 Chefs CompeteNovember 10, 2010 8.0Chef Ramsay tests the chefs' teamwork by thrusting them into a challenge requiring them to cook three appetizers in thirty minutes in turns,
11. S08E116 Chefs CompeteNovember 17, 2010 8.0The remaining seven chefs compete in their first dinner service as a merged team. Chef Ramsay does something he's never, ever done before at
12. S08E125 Chefs CompeteNovember 24, 2010 8.0The remaining six chefs compete in the twelve episode of the eighth season of Hell's Kitchen. Chef Ramsay becomes infuriated during dinner s
13. S08E134 Chefs CompeteDecember 1, 2010 7.0Only four chefs remain, and the pressure is on for each contestant to prove to Chef Ramsay that he or she has the chops to move forward in t
14. S08E144 Chefs Compete AgainDecember 8, 2010 7.0The challenge: create a balanced fusion dish. The judges: Top L.A. chefs Philip Dubose (Asia de Cuba), Helene An (Crustacean) and Lee Hefter
15. S08E152 Chefs CompeteDecember 15, 2010 7.0In the Season 8 finale, the final two chefs must prepare five-course meals to be judged by five L.A.-area executive chefs and food-service e

Season 8 ranked & reviewed

1. S09E0118 Chefs CompeteJuly 18, 2011 5.0Eighteen new aspiring chefs dare to brave the heat of competition when Chef Gordon Ramsay opens the doors to a new season of HELL'S KITCHEN.
2. S09E0216 Chefs CompeteJuly 19, 2011—With just 16 chefs remaining, the tension among the contestants becomes palpable as Chef Ramsay pits the red team against the blue team in a
3. S09E0315 Chefs CompeteJuly 25, 2011—With just 15 chefs remaining, Chef Ramsay pits the red team against the blue team in another intense challenge. The winning team celebrates
4. S09E0414 Chefs CompeteJuly 26, 2011—After the contestants get a brief night's sleep, sous chefs Scott and Andy show up with overalls and boots for the contestants to use in the
5. S09E0513 Chefs CompeteAugust 1, 2011—The remaining 13 chefs start a new day greeted by Chef Ramsay and the sight of a chemistry lab in the kitchen. Chef Ramsay introduces two gu
6. S09E0612 Chefs CompeteAugust 2, 2011—With just 12 chefs remaining, Chef Ramsay pits the red team against the blue team in another intense challenge. The winning team celebrates
7. S09E0711 Chefs CompeteAugust 8, 2011—Following a difficult elimination in the previous episode, the teams return to the dormitories. The Blue Team is determined to win a service
8. S09E0810 Chefs CompeteAugust 9, 2011—Chef Ramsay asks the remaining 10 contestants to nominate one chef from each team who possesses the best leadership skills. The Blue Team de
9. S09E099 Chefs CompeteAugust 15, 2011—With just nine chefs remaining, Chef Ramsay pits the red team against the blue team in another intense challenge. The winning team celebrate
10. S09E108 Chefs CompeteAugust 22, 2011—Chef Ramsay pits the red team against the blue team in two intense challenges. The winning team celebrates in high style while the losing te
11. S09E117 Chefs CompeteAugust 22, 2011—
12. S09E126 Chefs CompeteAugust 29, 2011—
13. S09E135 Chefs CompeteSeptember 5, 2011—
14. S09E145 Chefs Compete AgainSeptember 12, 2011—
15. S09E154 Chefs CompeteSeptember 19, 2011—
16. S09E16Winner ChosenSeptember 19, 2011—

Season 9 ranked & reviewed

1. S10E0118 Chefs CompeteJune 4, 2012—Another 18 hopeful cook enter Hell's Kitchen to see if they can take the heat.
2. S10E0217 Chefs CompeteJune 5, 2012—The teams face a challenge and a dinner service; a contestant is eliminated.
3. S10E0316 Chefs CompeteJune 11, 2012—The challenge facing the 16 remaining chefs: prepare all-American fare for a group of special diners.
4. S10E0415 Chefs CompeteJune 12, 2012 9.0Challenges facing the 15 remaining chefs include preparing four different lamb dishes.
5. S10E0514 Chefs CompeteJune 18, 2012—The contestants tackle Mexican cuisine in a challenge judged by executive chefs John Sedlar and Thomas Ortega.
6. S10E0613 Chefs Compete (1)June 19, 2012—Fashion and food mix when the contestants prepare a menu for designers that's inspired by high fashion. The winning group receive a new ward
7. S10E0713 Chefs Compete (2)June 25, 2012—Conclusion. The runway-show dinner proves distracting for some contestants, while others succeed despite the pressure to time the service pe
8. S10E0812 Chefs CompeteJune 26, 2012—Fighting champions Tito Ortiz and Sugar Ray Leonard offer inspiration to the contestants, whom chef Ramsay encourages to fight for their spo
9. S10E0911 Chefs Compete (1)July 2, 2012—Part 1 of 2. The contestants compete at Gordon Ramsay Steak at Paris Las Vegas. Adding to the tension: A slot machine is used to determine t
10. S10E1011 Chefs Compete (2)July 3, 2012 8.0Conclusion. Personal dramas distract some contestants from the dinner service while competing at Gordon Ramsay Steak at Paris Las Vegas.
11. S10E1110 Chefs CompeteJuly 9, 2012—Three guest diners raise the stakes of a pressure-filled challenge which requires the chefs to think on their feet.
12. S10E129 Chefs Compete (1)July 16, 2012—The chefs face off against competitive eater Joey Chestnut in a wing-eating competition and, later, take part in a blind taste test.
13. S10E139 Chefs Compete (2)July 17, 2012—The teams create menus for dinner service, but the pressure proves too much for some chefs, provoking Chef Ramsay's ire.
14. S10E148 Chefs CompeteJuly 23, 2012—The chefs are challenged to put a gourmet spin on traditional Southern dishes. Later, they work on their communication skills before an impo
15. S10E157 Chefs CompeteJuly 24, 2012—The chefs are challenged to put a gourmet spin on traditional Southern dishes.
16. S10E166 Chefs CompeteAugust 13, 2012—The final six chefs celebrate earning their new black jackets, but they quickly realize that the competition is getting more and more intens
17. S10E175 Chefs CompeteAugust 20, 2012—The chefs' abilities to teach are tested when they are challenged to instruct students to prepare recipes using only words for guidance.
18. S10E184 Chefs CompeteAugust 27, 2012—The contestants lead teams of chefs to test their skills directing others in the kitchen.
19. S10E192 Chefs CompeteSeptember 4, 2012—Part 1 of 2. The two finalists are chosen and must create one last dinner-service menu, to be judged by a panel of world-renowned chefs.
20. S10E20Winner ChosenSeptember 10, 2012—Conclusion. The winner is named after the chefs prepare their final dinner service in the Season 10 finale.

Season 10 ranked & reviewed

1. S11E0120 Chefs Compete (1)March 12, 2013 6.0Twenty aspiring restaurateurs present their signature dishes to Ramsay -- and an audience -- in Las Vegas; while the challenge winners earn
2. S11E0220 Chefs Compete (2)March 12, 2013—The contestants arrive at the dorms; Ramsay sends contestants out of the kitchen after a rocky first dinner service.
3. S11E0319 Chefs CompeteMarch 19, 2013—Chef Ramsay puts the contestants through a physical challenge involving lobsters; while the challenge winners enjoy a day on a yacht, the lo
4. S11E0417 Chefs CompeteMarch 26, 2013—Olympic athletes Maurice Greene, Natalie Coughlin and Danell Leyva help Ramsay lead a 3K race, with the red and blue teams racing to prepare
5. S11E0516 Chefs Compete (1)April 2, 2013—The teams must identify the type of protein used in five dishes; as the winning team enjoys its victory at a beach house, the losing team mu
6. S11E0616 Chefs Compete (2)April 9, 2013—Ramsay makes a decision that changes the competition; two chefs work as servers during the dinner service; each team nominates two contestan
7. S11E0715 Chefs CompeteApril 16, 2013—Chef Martin Yan judges six Chinese dishes created by the remaining contestants; during dinner service, one team disappoints a VIP guest; a c
8. S11E0814 Chefs CompeteApril 23, 2013—The contestants enter an animal pen to determine which type of protein they will cook in the team challenge; during dinner service, the cont
9. S11E0913 Chefs CompeteApril 30, 2013—The teams must create five steak dishes; a diner finds an unpleasant surprise in her dish during dinner service; the elimination round bring
10. S11E1012 Chefs CompeteMay 7, 2013—The teams host a quinceanera; a disagreement between chefs brings dinner service to a standstill; Ramsay makes an unexpected decision.
11. S11E1110 Chefs CompeteMay 13, 2013—The chefs compete to participate in a photo shoot and host a dinner for members of the Army.
12. S11E129 Chefs CompeteMay 13, 2013—The chefs must design and execute their own dinner menus.
13. S11E138 Chefs CompeteMay 23, 2013—The chefs create ethnic dishes with select ingredients; a team falls behind before dinner service begins.
14. S11E147 Chefs Compete (1)May 30, 2013—Ramsay tests the chefs' palates with a blind taste test; Ramsay presents an unexpected challenge in order to determine who gets immunity.
15. S11E157 Chefs Compete (2)June 6, 2013—The chef with the best dish earns immunity; the chefs prepare a meal for TV host Maria Menounos and actor Jeremy Sisto; one team's service f
16. S11E166 Chefs CompeteJune 13, 2013—Ramsay tests the contestants' ability to communicate and work together with a three entree relay race, with the winners getting a helicopter
17. S11E175 Chefs Compete (1)June 20, 2013—The chefs are surprised by family members and then participate in a pressure cooker test.
18. S11E185 Chefs Compete (2)June 27, 2013—A team of previous winners returns to challenge the remaining contestants; each team designs its own menus for dinner service.
19. S11E195 Chefs Compete (3)July 11, 2013—The final five chefs must prove that they deserve to stay in the competition by creating their most impressive gourmet burger. They face a t
20. S11E204 Chefs CompeteJuly 18, 2013—The chefs must use sight, taste and smell to identify ingredients in a dish and re-create it, with the chef who comes closest earning a shop
21. S11E212 Chefs CompeteJuly 25, 2013—Chef Ramsay announces the final two chefs who will compete for the HELL'S KITCHEN title and a life-changing grand prize: a Head Chef positio
22. S11E22Winner ChosenJuly 25, 2013—With the help of former HELL'S KITCHEN contestants, the top two chefs prepare their menus for the most important dinner service of their lif

Season 11 ranked & reviewed

1. S12E0120 Chefs CompeteMarch 13, 2014 6.5Twenty aspiring restaurateurs hoping to impress Ramsay present their signature dishes; after the opening night dinner service, contestants f
2. S12E0219 Chefs CompeteMarch 20, 2014 7.0Teamwork plays an important role during a relay race in which duos must accomplish basic culinary tasks; while challenge winners go to San F
3. S12E03Season's best18 Chefs CompeteMarch 27, 2014 8.0The contestants learn about teamwork during a challenge involving pigs and potatoes; while the winning team enjoys a day on a yacht, the los
4. S12E0417 Chefs CompeteApril 3, 2014 6.5The contestants take part in a team competition involving lobster ravioli.
5. S12E0516 Chefs CompeteApril 10, 2014 7.0The teams must pair side dishes with four different types of protein; while the losing team makes honey taffy from scratch, the winners spen
6. S12E0615 Chefs CompeteApril 17, 2014 7.0The teams must pick a team leader for the next dinner service; a chef serves an undercooked dish; a contestant is eliminated.
7. S12E0714 Chefs CompeteApril 24, 2014 7.5Contestants from each team must work in pairs and present a unique pizza dish to Ramsay; the losers clean up and prepare both kitchens for d
8. S12E0813 Chefs CompeteMay 1, 2014 7.5The team that prepares the most-impressive Southern-inspired menu for a sorority's anniversary party wins a trip to Las Vegas; both teams st
9. S12E0912 Chefs CompeteMay 8, 2014 7.5The contestants are given 30 minutes to create an entree from surprise ingredients; Ramsay conducts one-on-one evaluations.
10. S12E1011 Chefs CompeteMay 15, 2014 7.0The contestants visit one of Gordon Ramsay's restaurants; the teams prepare meals inspired by Ramsay's cuisine; the contestants face elimina
11. S12E1110 Chefs CompeteMay 22, 2014 7.0A team competition tests the contestants' knowledge of pork, with the winners receiving an indoor sky-diving experience; during dinner servi
12. S12E1210 Chefs AgainMay 29, 2014 7.5After both teams are reorganized, the chefs blindly choose ingredients from which they must create a unique dish; the chefs must serve a fiv
13. S12E139 Chefs CompeteJune 5, 2014 7.5The red team and the blue team each create their own menus, from which guests can order during dinner service; the team that impresses diner
14. S12E148 Chefs CompeteJune 12, 2014 7.0The remaining contestants face the blind taste test, with the winning team getting an ice skating lesson with figure skater Rachael Flatt; t
15. S12E157 Chefs CompeteJune 19, 2014 6.0Ramsay challenges the teams with creating entrees with the highest dollar values with ingredients purchased on a small budget; three previou
16. S12E167 Chefs AgainJune 26, 2014 6.5The Top 7 chefs serve guests from Oxfam America, including Minnie Driver. During the dinner service, two chefs struggle with their stations.
17. S12E176 Chefs CompeteJuly 3, 2014 7.0The six remaining chefs receive their black jackets and prepare tailgate food for football fans; tempers flare during dinner service.
18. S12E185 Chefs CompeteJuly 10, 2014 8.0The remaining contestants use leftovers to create a dish; Better Homes & Gardens Editor Laurie Buckle chooses which dish will be featured in
19. S12E194 Chefs CompeteJuly 17, 2014 6.0The remaining four chefs sample one of Ramsay's complex entrees and then must re-create it correctly; two of the chefs face elimination.
20. S12E20Winner ChosenJuly 24, 2014 7.0The final two contestants must prepare five unique dishes, to be judged by renowned Los Angeles chefs; former contestants help with the fina

Season 12 ranked & reviewed

1. S13E01Top 18 CompeteSeptember 10, 2014 7.0Ramsay splits the 18 aspiring chefs into two teams and asks them to present their signature dishes; the winning team spends time with Ramsay
2. S13E02Season's bestTop 17 CompeteSeptember 10, 2014 8.0The team that wins the Geoduck sashimi challenge spends time on a luxury yacht with Ramsay, while the losers clean and prepare for dinner se
3. S13E0316 Chefs CompeteSeptember 17, 2014 6.0Ramsay uses a unique recipe challenge to strengthen team communication; the teams work together to prepare a dinner service with special gue
4. S13E0415 Chefs CompeteSeptember 24, 2014 5.0The teams have just 20 minutes to prepare breakfast for culinary school graduates and their guests; while the winning team goes to San Franc
5. S13E0514 Chefs CompeteOctober 1, 2014 7.0The teams must identify proteins and match them to their dishes, with the winners getting a day at the beach with water polo players Genai K
6. S13E0613 Chefs CompeteOctober 8, 2014 7.0The teams must herd farm animals into their proper pens and decide which proteins and starches they will use next; the winning team goes on
7. S13E0712 Chefs CompeteOctober 15, 2014—The teams compete to create the best Italian opera-inspired dishes, with the winning team getting a shopping trip and a VIP dinner; the team
8. S13E0811 Chefs CompeteNovember 5, 2014 8.0The teams meet new members before heading into a team challenge in which each member must prepare a tasting menu for a Best in Show Competit
9. S13E0911 Chefs AgainNovember 12, 2014 8.0Each team member must prepare a tasting menu for a Best in Show competition with the American Kennel Club. A contestant leaves due to an inj
10. S13E109 Chefs CompeteNovember 19, 2014—
11. S13E118 Chefs CompeteNovember 26, 2014—The contestants face the blind taste test; Ramsay asks both teams to select a member for elimination.
12. S13E127 Chefs CompeteDecember 3, 2014 8.0The contestants must each create two servings of the same amuse-bouche; the teams struggle with communication during dinner service.
13. S13E136 Chefs CompeteDecember 10, 2014 7.0Having receiving their black jackets, the remaining chefs have to make a dish using Omaha steaks.
14. S13E145 Chefs CompeteDecember 10, 2014 7.0The finals five battle it out to try and secure a place in the next phase of the competition.
15. S13E154 Chefs CompeteDecember 17, 2014—The remaining chefs prepare a dinner service with a double elimination at the end of the show.
16. S13E16Winner ChosenDecember 17, 2014—The winner is chosen from the remaining two contestants.

Season 13 ranked & reviewed

1. S14E0118 Chefs CompeteMarch 3, 2015 7.0
2. S14E0217 Chefs CompeteMarch 10, 2015—The teams must retrieve crabs from the ocean and create crab cake dishes, with the first team to come up with 10 dishes winning a trip to Ar
3. S14E03Season's best16 Chefs CompeteMarch 17, 2015 8.0The teams compete to match the heads and tails of popular fish in order to win an advantage; guest judge Michael Cimarusti joins one team on
4. S14E0415 Chefs CompeteMarch 24, 2015—The teams present traditional American dishes to celebrity judges, with one team winning a journey aboard a three-masted schooner; the teams
5. S14E0514 Chefs CompeteMarch 31, 2015 8.0An ocean adventure is up for grabs as the teams try to impress chef Gordon Ramsay during a cheese challenge. Later, emotions are elevated as
6. S14E0613 Chefs CompeteApril 7, 2015 7.0The 13 remaining contestants prepare a special lunch for two charitable organizations involving active and retired firefighters in Los Angel
7. S14E0712 Chefs CompeteApril 14, 2015 6.0The contestants compete to create Greek-inspired dishes, with the winners getting a trip to the go-kart track; chef Michael Psilakis guest j
8. S14E0811 Chefs CompeteApril 21, 2015 7.0John Ratzenberger judges the contestants' food pairings; while the challenge winners spend the day at a famous roller rink and go on a beer
9. S14E099 Chefs CompeteApril 28, 2015 8.0A challenge involving exotic proteins, including alligator, ostrich and wild boar, is followed by chef Ramsay giving the remaining nine cont
10. S14E108 Chefs CompeteMay 5, 2015—The teams present three Mardi Gras-themed courses to a high school homecoming committee; the team with the best dishes gets to go on a pirat
11. S14E118 Chefs Compete AgainMay 12, 2015 7.0Gordon conducts a blind taste test; and the remaining eight contestants must serve a five-course dinner to guests of a major charity event.
12. S14E127 Chefs CompeteMay 19, 2015 7.0Seven contestants remain to prepare a premiere dish using various cuts of steak in less than 35 minutes.
13. S14E136 Chefs CompeteMay 19, 2015—Six chefs compete in pairs during the "Taste It and Make It" challenge for the chance to win a visit aboard the Queen Mary ocean liner.
14. S14E145 Chefs CompeteMay 26, 2015 7.0The top five chefs must prepare a unique and elegant small-plate dish in under 45 minutes for people attending a private symphony performanc
15. S14E154 Chefs CompeteJune 2, 2015 7.0
16. S14E16Winner ChosenJune 9, 2015 7.0

Season 14 ranked & reviewed

1. S15E0118 Chefs CompeteJanuary 15, 2016 7.5This season's contestants head to Las Vegas where they participate in the signature dish challenge; the winners of the challenge ride on the
2. S15E0217 Chefs CompeteJanuary 22, 2016 7.0The teams have 20 minutes to see which team can produce the most shrimp dumplings; rapper The Game attends the dinner service.
3. S15E0316 Chefs CompeteJanuary 27, 2016 7.5The contestants are faced with a communications challenge; the winning team goes on a relaxing retreat while the losers prepare for dinner s
4. S15E04Season's best15 Chefs CompeteFebruary 3, 2016 8.0A rubber-duck hunt determines which ingredients the contestants will use with duck in a team challenge; the winning team spends the day on a
5. S15E0514 Chefs CompeteFebruary 10, 2016 7.5The contestants pair up and prepare three main dishes, each with one of the following holiday themes: July 4th, Mardi Gras and Cinco de May
6. S15E0612 Chefs CompeteFebruary 17, 2016 6.5The blue team gains a new member; the team that wins a grocery spelling challenge spends the day flying in a stunt plane, while the losing t
7. S15E0711 Chefs CompeteFebruary 24, 2016 6.5The teams must create six unique dishes for former sous chef Andi; while the challenge winners spend the night in Las Vegas, the losing team
8. S15E0810 Chefs CompeteMarch 2, 2016 6.5Grammy-winning guitarist Steve Vai performs; the contestants must create unique dishes with a limited number of ingredients; the winning tea
9. S15E0910 Chefs AgainMarch 9, 2016 7.0The contestants compete in a Bison-dish challenge that test their archery and cooking skills; cowboy-steak night with news commentator Stace
10. S15E109 Chefs CompeteMarch 16, 2016 7.0The nine remaining chefs take part in a breakfast challenge, during which their team must make a vegetarian, meat, seafood and sweet dish fo
11. S15E118 Chefs CompeteMarch 23, 2016—The teams can only have one chef in the kitchen at a time as they prepare three entrees, each with a different protein; actress Lainie Kazan
12. S15E127 Chefs CompeteApril 1, 2016—The chefs must identify ice cream flavors in a blind test challenge; actress Meredith Baxter and Olympic swimmer Haley Anderson are guests a
13. S15E136 Chefs CompeteApril 8, 2016—The remaining six chefs must rely on their loved ones to complete Chef Ramsay's Branzino dish; the winning team will be awarded a day at a l
14. S15E145 Chefs CompeteApril 15, 2016—
15. S15E153 Chefs CompeteApril 22, 2016—
16. S15E16Winner ChosenApril 29, 2016—

Season 15 ranked & reviewed

1. S16E01When the Wall Comes Tumbling DownSeptember 23, 2016 7.0In the 16th season premiere, chef Gordon Ramsey welcomes his 18 new recruits on the grounds of the U.S. Army training facility. Then, it's
2. S16E02Crepe Grand PrixSeptember 30, 2016—The contestants race in the first annual Crepe Grand Prix challenge for a chance to win a luxurious dining experience on a yacht in Santa Ba
3. S16E03The Yolks on ThemOctober 7, 2016—Tensions run high in the house as the teams face their next challenge, which is to make eight unique dishes using a selection of ostrich cut
4. S16E04Surf Riding & Turf FightingOctober 14, 2016—The contestants compete in a surf and turf protein relay for the chance to win a day of surfing at the Wavehouse in San Diego. Meanwhile, th
5. S16E05Walking the PlankOctober 21, 2016—A shocking elimination forces both teams to regroup and chart a new course as they take on the Seven Seas Seafood Challenge, which gives the
6. S16E06Let the Catfights BeginNovember 4, 2016—The remaining contestants take part in an Ingredient Crossword Challenge. Later, kid-friendly items must be incorporated into the dinner ser
7. S16E07Don't Tell My FiancéNovember 11, 2016—The remaining contestants are tasked with cooking their own version of a Southern staple, which will be judged by chef Chris Hastings. Later
8. S16E08Dancing with the ChefsNovember 18, 2016—A change leaves the chefs in shock as they prepare to host the International Ballroom Invitational. This special event calls for a special m
9. S16E09Spoon FedDecember 9, 2016—
10. S16E10Dancing in the GrottoDecember 16, 2016—
11. S16E11Aerial ManeuversJanuary 5, 2017—
12. S16E12Fusion ConfusionJanuary 5, 2017—The chefs pair up for a challenge in which they must combine two countries' flavors to impress Roy Yamaguchi.
13. S16E13Black Jacket LoungeJanuary 12, 2017—
14. S16E14Playing Your Cards RightJanuary 19, 2017—The remaining chefs are challenged to create their dishes with only six ingredients.
15. S16E15Tequila Shots?January 26, 2017—The remaining chefs must create a unique dining experience for a large group of well-known chefs.
16. S16E16Leaving It on the LineFebruary 2, 2017—The final two chefs prepare for their final service.

Season 16 ranked & reviewed

1. S17E01All-Stars ArriveSeptember 29, 2017 6.0Chef Ramsay invites 16 all-stars back to the kitchen for a second chance to prove they have what it takes; a twist on the infamous Signature
2. S17E02Raising the BarOctober 6, 2017 6.3The 16 chefs compete in their first individual challenge; a dinner service with chef tables; Ramsay makes a shocking decision during elimina
3. S17E03Tower of TerrorOctober 13, 2017 6.0The remaining chefs compete in teams to complete a four-tiered shellfish tower; a dinner service; an elimination.
4. S17E04Just Letter CookOctober 20, 2017 7.3The chefs have 45 minutes to create a dish that combines a protein of their choice with ingredients selected during a game of chance; mixed
5. S17E05Josh Josh JoshNovember 3, 2017—The chefs must work in pairs and cook different types of fish on cedar and hickory wood planks; guest judge chef Ben Ford; Ramsay is frustra
6. S17E06A Little Slice of HellNovember 10, 2017—The chefs must create a pizza inspired by their assigned country; Marino and special guest judge Steve Samson determine the winner; a dinner
7. S17E07Trimming FatNovember 17, 2017—Teams must re-create six of Ramsay's dishes; the three weakest chefs from each team must re-create one of Gordon's signature dishes; an elim
8. S17E08Welcome To The JungleDecember 1, 2017—This week's challenge takes place in the HELL'S KITCHEN "Jungle," where the contestants must create a dish using exotic meats - Boar, Veniso
9. S17E09Catch Of The DayDecember 8, 2017—Special guest judge and fish-cooking expert Chef Michael Cimarusti joins Chef Ramsay, as the remaining contestants compete in a special chal
10. S17E10It's All GravyDecember 15, 2017—The remaining all-stars head to the dining room to be greeted by Gordon and a camel, before diving into the infamous Blind Taste Test Challe
11. S17E11Season's bestTrying to Pasta TestJanuary 5, 2018 7.5The all-stars get a late night call from Chef Gordon Ramsay with instructions on their next challenge. They’re given $20 to purchase ingredi
12. S17E12Five Is The New BlackJanuary 12, 2018—Chef Ramsay reveals to the remaining All-Stars that they will be competing for the coveted black jacket by facing a series of three difficul
13. S17E13Stars Heating Up HellJanuary 19, 2018—The remaining All-Stars must instruct athletes Candice Park, Jordan Wieber, Ricky Williams, Shawne Merriman and Reggie Miller to cook their
14. S17E14Families Come to HellJanuary 26, 2018—The four remaining All-Stars are invigorated by a visit from their families before their first challenge.
15. S17E15Final ThreeFebruary 2, 2018—Chef Ramsay informs the remaining three All-Stars that all of them will compete in the finale. As a reward, Ramsay invites the contestants t
16. S17E16All-Star FinaleFebruary 2, 2018—The final two All-Stars pick from the season's past contestants to join them on their team for the final dinner service. With a head chef po

Season 17 ranked & reviewed

1. S18E01Rookies vs. VeteransSeptember 28, 2018 5.0Eight former “Hell's Kitchen” contestants face against eight ambitious new cooks for a life-changing prize to work as an Executive Chef.
2. S18E02A Fond FarewellOctober 5, 2018—The contestants must prepare one risotto dish that will be worthy of replacing the one that used to be on the Hell's Kitchen menu.
3. S18E03Hell's RidersOctober 12, 2018—The chefs serve lunch to a room full of Marines, preparing dishes that represent the air, the land and the sea; a dramatic dinner service en
4. S18E04Hell Freezes OverOctober 19, 2018—The chefs compete in a sled race for an advantage in the upcoming challenge, during which the two teams prepare winter soups; chef Ramsay ma
5. S18E05Fish Out of WaterNovember 2, 2018—Teams are tasked with cooking halibut in seven different ways; a dinner service; an elimination; pianist Stephan Moccio; chef David LeFevre.
6. S18E06Hot PotatoNovember 9, 2018—The chefs must create a dish using potatoes as the key component; the pressure becomes unbearable for one chef, leading to a chaotic dinner
7. S18E07Last Chef StandingNovember 16, 2018—While chefs are challenged to serve five "staple" dishes, one chef is removed from each team at certain intervals until the final chef finis
8. S18E08One Hell of a PartyDecember 7, 2018—The top 10 chefs are challenged to create a special dish as a part of a Sweet 16 birthday celebration for Tilly, Gordon's daughter.
9. S18E09What Happens in VegasDecember 14, 2018—The nine remaining chefs are challenged to make authentic Chinese dishes, which are to be judged by chef Shirley Chung. Tensions escalate du
10. S18E10Poor TrevJanuary 4, 2019—With only four chefs per team, they must prepare to cook for a charity dinner service in support of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital an
11. S18E11Devilish DessertsJanuary 11, 2019—The remaining seven chefs face a dinner service for pastry chef Valerie Gordon, who will harshly judge each team's dessert, but poor communi
12. S18E12Break on ThroughJanuary 18, 2019—Tension mounts when Chef Ramsay explains to the six remaining chefs that they will go through three extensive challenges to determine which
13. S18E13An Episode of FirstsJanuary 25, 2019—The final five chefs struggle through a new challenge, leading to a bitter elimination that dramatically alters the dynamics of the group.
14. S18E14What’s Your Motto?February 1, 2019—The final four competing chefs face a tableside challenge that will send one lucky winner and their chosen partner on a luxurious day in Mal
15. S18E15A Rollercoaster RideFebruary 8, 2019—Part 1 of 2. After a shocking elimination, the final two chefs receive unexpected help for their final menus. They share their highs and low
16. S18E16The Grand FinaleFebruary 8, 2019—Conclusion. After a shocking elimination, the final two chefs receive unexpected help for their final menus. They share their highs and lows

Season 18 ranked & reviewed

1. S19E01Season's bestWelcome to VegasJanuary 7, 2021 8.0Sixteen aspiring chefs roll the dice and head to Sin City in hopes of winning big.
2. S19E02Shrimply SpectacularJanuary 14, 2021 8.0Shrimp was the main ingredient, Ramsay cut the fat early by sending somebody home in the challenge, one team imploded on opening night, and
3. S19E03Hell Caesar!January 21, 2021 6.0After watching a demonstration by Chef Ramsay, the chefs are tasked with perfectly re-creating his take on Caesar salad, which they then nee
4. S19E04Wedding Bells in HellJanuary 28, 2021 6.0Chef Ramsay opens up Hell’s Kitchen to 15 lucky couples who will get married in the restaurant. The teams are tasked with preparing a post-w
5. S19E05Hell Starts Taking Its TollFebruary 4, 2021—The teams are tasked with creating Mexican dishes, but only one can enjoy a treat, with the others having to clean out the animal pens. Late
6. S19E06Metal & MarinaFebruary 11, 2021—The teams are challenged to put a twist on some classic Italian dishes, with a top reward for the winning group and a morale-sapping punishm
7. S19E07A Pair of AcesFebruary 18, 2021—The teams take on a compelling surf and turf dome challenge, with the winners enjoying rooftop surfing above the Las Vegas skyline, and the
8. S19E08Crapping out in HellFebruary 25, 2021—The chefs are met by a craps table. The winning team earns a special lunch, while a miserable fate awaits the losers. There's no dinner serv
9. S19E09Blind Taste TestMarch 4, 2021—It's time for the iconic Blind Taste Test. The winners enjoy a helicopter ride, while punishment awaits the losers. Both teams struggle duri
10. S19E10There's Something About MarcMarch 11, 2021—The teams are asked to create five different burgers, with the winners earning a day at Dig This Las Vegas.
11. S19E11Sink or SwimMarch 18, 2021—The chefs compete in the inaugural Spell's Kitchen challenge, with a private pool party the reward.
12. S19E12There's Magic In Hell?March 25, 2021—The Chefs compete in three difficult challenges to prove if they are worthy of a Black Jacket, which all comes down to Nikki and Amber fight
13. S19E13It's Time!April 1, 2021—The remaining Chefs celebrate their success of making it to the final five. Cody and Mary Lou, who have a budding romance, decide to take th
14. S19E14Snuggling with the EnemyApril 8, 2021—The final four cook for club goers who have taken over Hell's Kitchen. Dinner service gives each of the chefs a chance to run the pass, but
15. S19E15What Happens in VegasApril 15, 2021—The chefs are treated to a visit from their families and a tour of Las Vegas. However, their trip to the Jubilee Theatre at Caesar's Palce s
16. S19E16Hitting the JackpotApril 22, 2021—The chefs brief their teams ahead of the most important service of their lives. Following service, the winner and new head chef of Hell's Ki

Season 19 ranked & reviewed

1. S20E01Season's bestYoung Guns Come Out ShootingMay 31, 2021 7.0Eighteen aspiring chefs from across the country, 23-years-old or younger, begin the competition.
2. S20E02Temping the MeatJune 7, 2021 7.0The teams prepare dinner for boxing legend Mike Tyson and racecar driver Kurt Busch.
3. S20E03Come Hell or High Water!June 14, 2021 7.0The chefs must replicate the very first challenge in "Hell's Kitchen" history.
4. S20E04Young Guns Going BigJune 21, 2021 7.0The chefs must make brunch for 60 hungry Caesars Palace employees.
5. S20E05Stirring the PotJune 28, 2021 7.0Both teams must work together to decipher recipes written in emojis.
6. S20E06A Ramsay Birthday in Hell!July 5, 2021 7.0The restaurant is closed for chef Ramsay's daughter's 21st birthday party.
7. S20E07If You Can't Stand the Heat...July 12, 2021 7.0The chefs cook up a different international cuisine against a chef from the opposing team.
8. S20E08A Devilish ChallengeJuly 19, 2021 7.0The remaining chefs compete in a tag team relay race competition; a "Cook For Your Life" challenge.
9. S20E09A Game Show from HellAugust 9, 2021 7.0One team struggles to work together on its dish; a special charity dinner service.
10. S20E10More Than a Sticky SituationAugust 16, 2021 7.0The chefs take on the blind taste test challenge with messy consequences
11. S20E11Swiping RightAugust 23, 2021 7.0The chefs jump back into the dating game on hkchefsonly.com, hoping to swipe right on the perfect match of ingredients; the stakes are high
12. S20E12All Hell Breaks LooseAugust 30, 2021 7.0The competition is taken to a new level when the chefs have to prove they are worthy of a legendary Black Jacket.
13. S20E13Social Media in HellSeptember 6, 2021 7.0The chefs must create visually stunning dishes to impress chef Ramsay's Instagram followers.
14. S20E14Hell Hath No Fury...September 6, 2021 7.0A clash of egos causes tensions to run high; during a dinner service filled with sabotage, the chefs struggle to prove they have what it tak
15. S20E15What the HellSeptember 13, 2021 7.0The three remaining chefs are tasked with cooking a five-course dinner service scored by celebrity judges
16. S20E16Two Young Guns Shoot It OutSeptember 13, 2021—The final two chefs compete in their final dinner service

Season 20 ranked & reviewed