Hells Kitchen (U.S.)

Name: Hells Kitchen (U.S.)
Genre: Food, Game Show, Reality
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Genres: Food Game Show

First Aired: 2005-05-30Length: 45 minStatus: Continuing

In this exciting reality series, cooks compete to impress chef Gordon Ramsay and win a job at a top restaurant. (Source: TheTVDB)

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Season 25 (show/hide)
1	TBA	2026-09-24
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Season 24 (show/hide)
16	The Last State Standing Is...	2026-01-22
The final two must overcome shortcomings and take control of their respective teams to come out on top and prove to chef Ramsay they have what it takes to win; in the end, the door can only open for one chef.
15	Hell of a Showdown	2026-01-15
Chef Ramsay surprises the three finalists with bringing their families to the Foxwoods Resort and Casino for a special visit and to offer some final words of encouragement heading into the finale. The finalists are then pampered with a day of hair, makeup and styling before they are faced with a major surprise challenge! The fate of the chefs is in the hands of a panel of celebrity judges and only two chefs can advance to the season finale.
14	Who's the Boss?	2026-01-08
The final four chefs are given only 10 minutes and $25 to grocery shop for their first challenge's dish. However, they were met with a surprise that they were actually picking out ingredients for each other, not themselves. During dinner service, Gordon Ramsay is paying very close attention to which chefs rise up to the occasion, and which chef's poor communication skills send them home.
13	Queens of the Kitchen	2026-01-08
Things heat up in the kitchen when the chefs are tasked with making an aesthetically pleasing dish for Gordon Ramsay's 100 Million social media followers who will help decide which chefs survive the challenge. Later, tensions in the kitchen make it nearly impossible for the chefs to decide which two of them deserve to be on the chopping block.
12	Battle for Black Jackets	2026-01-01
The last 7 chefs go head to head while fighting for one of the 5 coveted black jackets needed to advance in the competition. Three WWE champions give the chefs their first task of the day of creating a dish that best represents their home state. Those who do not advance will put their own twist on pizza while the last 3 chefs are tasked with a challenge that taps into their imagination.
11	Charity Dinner from Hell	2025-12-11
The team's ability to work together is put to the test when they are challenged with making Chinese dishes in a tag team fashion. Everyone in the kitchen has the chance to lead a course during the VIP-packed Charity Night dinner service for organizations, Feeding America & Stand Up To Cancer, but the battle for power causes trouble.
10	Is it Steak?	2025-12-04
It's time for the annual Blind Taste Test! Can the chefs trust their instincts or will their expertise lead to overcomplication? During service, the competitors need to trust themselves and each other. The teams must push aside tensions to come out on top with a perfect dinner service.
9	Hell Hath No Fury Like Anaiya Scorned	2025-11-20
The Red and Blue Team put their classic culinary technique to the test and compete to earn their dish a spot on the tasting menu of a VIP Johnson and Wales 50th Anniversary Dinner honoring the legendary culinary school. During the dinner, the chefs must balance the expectations of a flawless service with keeping tensions and toxicity in the kitchen in check. Team drama and secrets are revealed to Chef Ramsay.
8	Cook for Your Life	2025-11-13
For the team challenge, the chefs compete in a "State To Plate" challenge and must decode ingredients spelled in the style of license plates. Then, they must integrate these contrasting ingredients into one cohesive dish to impress Chef Ramsey. In lieu of a traditional dinner service, the lowest scoring chefs face off in order to secure their spot in the kitchen.
7	Guac a Mole in Hell's Kitchen	2025-11-06
After being surprised by a Mariachi band, the chefs are challenged to prepare an elevated Mexican dish, but the catch is they must play a wild game to determine what ingredients they will have to work with! Celebrity Chef Gabriela Camara joins chef Ramsay to put the chef's dishes to the test. Finally, at dinner service the teams struggle with pork chops and garnishes which could send chefs packing.
6	Hell's Chicken	2025-10-30
The chefs face their toughest critic yet when they are challenged to elevate a classic Southern specialty. Lack of communication among the teams slows down the dinner service, displeasing Chef Ramsey. Simple mistakes like cooking temperature slip ups and timing coordination between stations could lead to the end of one chef's journey.
5	A State of Confusion	2025-10-23
The chefs are challenged to blend two distinct state delicacies into one cohesive dish. During dinner service, the teams must come together to serve a dining room packed with VIPs, including a bachelor party and UCONN Basketball legends. There may be too many cooks in the kitchen as the chefs battle for authority and respect.
4	There's Something Fishy Going On	2025-10-16
This week, the chefs visit Stonington, Connecticut to compete in a very fishy relay race! Then, during dinner service both teams step up their game but will it be enough to keep them in the competition come the end of the night?
3	The Heat is Heading for Hell's Kitchen	2025-10-09
To test the chef's teamwork, Chef Ramsay has the remaining chefs compete in a speed breakfast challenge for local Connecticut Police Officers! Then, in the most dramatic dinner service yet, both the Red and Blue teams melt under pressure at the fish and meat stations and must face Chef Ramsay's wrath.
2	Hell on a Half-Shell	2025-10-02
There is something fishy going on in the kitchen! When the chefs are challenged with shucking and preparing the perfect scallop dish for Chef Ramsay, there is zero margin for error and not everyone can come out on top.
1	Making a State-ment	2025-09-25
For the first time in Hell's Kitchen history, every chef will be from and represent a different place. The Top 20 chefs will set out to impress Chef Ramsay in the Signature Dish Challenge before embarking on their first dinner service.

Season 23 (show/hide)
16	Hell's Finish Line	2025-02-06
It is the season finale of Hell's Kitchen: Head Chef's Only and it is down to the finale two head chefs. With the help of some old friends, the finalists will compete in a final dinner service with their very own custom menu tailored to their unique tastes and signature dishes.
15	One Hell of a Ride	2025-01-30
The top three are ready to prove they have what it takes in a final menu planning challenge! The chefs will be inspired with a glimpse into their possible future, going into their final challenge. The final three give their all, but only two will move on to the dramatic season finale
14	Hell At The Pass	2025-01-23
As the finale closes in, the top four chefs are introduced to the talented executive chefs at Hell's Kitchen's four neighboring restaurants in the Foxwoods Resort and Casino
13	Five Comedians Walk Into Hell...	2025-01-16
Each chef must teach a comedian how to prepare a signature chef Ramsay recipe.
12	Black Jacket Time	2025-01-09
It is Black Jacket Time! When Gordon Ramsay announces this week will determine which chefs will receive one of the coveted Black Jackets, the pressure is on. When a series of challenges where they must use their creativity and pull out all the stops to attempt to stand out from the pack and be awarded a black jacket. With so much on the line, emotions are running at an all-time high.
11	A Soap Opera in Hell	2025-01-02
The top eight chefs begin the week with an international cuisine challenge; a dinner service honoring guests from charity organizations follows.
10	A Sticky Situation	2024-12-05
The chefs face a blind taste test; in a special dinner service, both teams must prove they have what it takes to stay in the competition.
9	Lonely in the Kitchen	2024-11-21
Teamwork is key in the kitchen and this week it is more important than ever. When the chefs are challenged with starting their own individual dishes before leaving the kitchen one-by-one it is up to the remaining lonely chefs to complete not only their own dishes, but also their fellow contestants using only verbal cues from the team. It is time for the chefs to think outside of the box.
8	Get a Clue!	2024-11-14
Communication is crucial in the kitchen, and this week the chefs will have to prove they have what it takes to communicate with efficiency. When team members must work together in a secret ingredient challenge some chefs will puzzle together a masterpiece while others need to get a clue.
7	Harmony in Hell	2024-11-07
The Yale Whiffenpoofs singing group perform; the chefs must model their expertise and work in harmony for their next challenge...balancing an array of ingredients to create a dish that really sings.
6	Hell On Wheels	2024-10-31
On this week's episode of Hell's Kitchen the chefs are feeling the heat. When faced with a pasta challenge judged by pasta experts and owners of the critically acclaimed Don Angie, Angie Rito and Scott Tacinelli, the pasta-bilities are endless. Then, one team dishes out a stellar dinner service while the other must face Chef Ramsay's wrath.
5	Homesick in Hell	2024-10-24
This week, it is the 350th episode of Hell's Kitchen! During this milestone episode, the chefs are challenged with putting together some fabulous burgers using an assortment of wild ingredients thrown their way by Chef Ramsay. Will they flip out under pressure? When the chefs start feeling homesick in hell, they must decide if they have what it takes to stick around.
4	In a Pickle	2024-10-17
Chef Dan Barber joins chef Ramsay to judge the chef's pickling challenge.
3	Shucking Hell	2024-10-10
Rise and Shine! The chefs are in for a rude awakening that could make or break their Hell's Kitchen journey. During a fishy challenge, the chefs must go head to head in a seafood showdown where only one team can reign supreme.
2	The Flame Game	2024-10-03
When the punishment pass is introduced to the chefs, the pressure is on to deliver! Then, Hell's Kitchen is about to go up in flames with the fiery flambé challenge! During the chef's dinner service on opening night they get their first taste of Chef's Ramsay's wrath when their execution is not up to par and one chef will be send packing.
1	Hell Heads East	2024-09-26
Eighteen contestants will set out to impress Chef Ramsay in the Signature Dish Challenge before embarking on their first dinner service. For the first time in Hell's Kitchen history, the show will take place on the East Coast at the Foxwoods Resort Casino.

Season 22 (show/hide)
16	One Hell of an American Dream	2024-01-25
The final two contestants battle to the crown when they are tasked with designing a menu for their kitchen and showing Chef Ramsay they have what it takes to be his head chef. Finally, after sixteen weeks of explosive meltdowns and explosive meals, one chef is crowned winner and the next head chef of Hell's Kitchen Las Vegas, securing $250,000 and finally achieving their American dream.
15	And Then There Were Two	2024-01-25
The pressure is on, as the Hell's Kitchen finale closes in! The final three contestants face their last challenge before the final dinner service by impressing guest chefs Brian Malarkey, Curtis Stone, Giada De Laurentiis, Michael Cimarusti and Nyesha Arrington.
14	Don't Be Fooled	2024-01-18
It's a race to the finale, as the chefs are faced with a Hell's Kitchen Grand Prix challenge with a twist. During dinner service, the chefs are put to the test to see if they have the attention to detail it takes to run a kitchen with a few tricks thrown in by Chef Ramsay. Tasked with impressing guest diners including NY Jets Solomon Thomas, Superstore's Lauren Ash, Hot One's Host Sean Evan and former Journey lead singer Jeff Scott Soto, find out which chefs will be taking a victory lap, and which ones will fall flat.
13	#HellishHangover	2024-01-11
After a wild night, it is back to the kitchen, where the chefs learn that influence can make or break their future when they prepare to impress Chef Ramsey's 100 million social media followers in the presentation challenge. During dinner service, the chefs attempt to impress guests with renowned influence including, actors Kate Flannery, Mary Lynn Rajskub, singer Gavin Rossdale and RuPaul's Drag Race winner Bob the Drag Queen. After many mistakes on each station, Gordon makes a shocking decision.
12	A Hell's Kitchen Special Delivery	2024-01-04
It is time for Chef Ramsay to hand out the legendary black jackets. Determined to win the coveted black jacket, the chefs play a high stakes game of craps to determine the dishes they will be making for this week's first challenge. It will take three challenges to determine which chefs are ultimately worthy of standing amongst the greats.
11	A Hellish Food Fight	2023-12-14
The infamous blind food taste test returns with a new out-of-this-world challenge. During dinner service, problems with scallops and soufflés reveal the differences between leaders and losers. The pressure is on in the kitchen for dinner service as the chefs serve stars such as former Miss Universe Olivia Culpo, actresses Rosanna Arquette and Emily Tosta, as well as actor Greg Germann in a charity night supporting The People Concern and Teen Cancer America.
10	The Pastabilities Are Endless	2023-12-07
Olympic champion Jordan Chiles shows the chefs how to find balance in a gymnastics-themed challenge while they are tasked to impress guest judge, Chef Evan Funke with four signature pasta dishes. While serving Beach Volleyball Olympic Gold Medalist Alix Klineman and actor and comedian Kel Mitchell, some chefs are praised for rising as leaders while others crash and burn. See which chefs stand tall and which ones fall off the beam.
9	More Bang for Your Buck	2023-11-30
The chefs are given a crash course in business as they learn it takes much more than heart to run a restaurant - it takes money. After revered chef and restaurateur Suzanne Goin rates the chefs' dishes, it is time for dinner service, where multiple close calls leave a few chefs barely scraping by. Tonight's dinner guests include actress Elodie Yung and influencer Liza Koshy.
8	Cooking for Your Life	2023-11-16
Tensions rise as the chefs face their most difficult challenge yet: communication. The contestants are each assigned to cook one of the top five cuisines in America, but the challenge gets turned on its head and shines the spotlight on a select few contestants. While the losing team sifts through trash, and the winning team enjoys massages and a surprise meal, no one is safe from a one-on-one meeting with Chef Ramsey.
7	All up in Your Grills	2023-11-09
With an intense BBQ challenge judged by Pit Master Aaron Franklin, and a star-studded dinner service with music superstar G-Eazy, Pawn Stars host Rick Harrison, Miss Idaho and Miss California, both teams are fighting to come out on top. Chef Ramsey decides which not so "grill-iant" chef will be the next to go home.
6	Fusion Confusion	2023-11-02
The chefs go head-to-head in a soccer-themed fusion cuisine challenge with soccer legend Alexi Lalas; fusion chef Tony Messina guest judges; the chefs compete in a chaotic dinner service.
5	Just Bring the DARN Fish!	2023-10-26
It is finally time for the infamous Surf & Turf relay challenge where the chefs will taste and identify mystery proteins as quickly as possible. Some chefs ace the taste test while others crash and burn. The losers will have to break down entire salmons for dinner service while the winners spend some quality time with Chef Ramsay learning how to axe-throw. The evening's dinner service is attended by actor Dolph Lundgren, and singer/choreographer Paula Abdul.
4	Gimme an H!	2023-10-19
The contestants are put to the test when they must cook one of eight inspired, elevated takes on an American comfort food dish be it a cheeseburger, mac n' cheese, or even a lobster roll! Some dishes miss the mark, but the lucky winning team prevails and wins a glorious overnight getaway to Santa Barbara. The losing team must bake a behemoth of bread by hand grinding the flour using a mortar and pestle. When the contestants' third dinner service comes around and they must serve the likes of actress Jennie Garth and model Nikki Howard they feel the heat.
3	Citizens of Hell's Kitchen	2023-10-12
The contestants serve a brunch to new American citizens; one team reigns supreme and is rewarded with a swanky Hollywood rooftop pool party, while the losing team picks up confetti; the teams serve Victor Cruz, Bobby Berk, Alaska and Liam Pace.
2	Tad Overwhelming	2023-10-05
When the contestants must deliberate on which chef makes the best scallops, tensions run high; a rocky first dinner service for both teams involves raw meat and bad communication.
1	The Dream Begins	2023-09-28
Contestants compete in the signature dish challenge after being divided into two teams.

Season 21 (show/hide)
16	A Finale for the Ages (2)	2023-02-09
The previously eliminated contestants return to help the final two as they go head-to-head for the last time in Hell's Kitchen. Only one chef will earn the Head Chef position at Hell's Kitchen in Atlantic City, the $250,000 cash prize, and the coveted title.
15	A Finale for the Ages (1)	2023-02-09
The final three chefs create their own menus for Hell's Kitchen, with each round of dishes judged by five incredible world-renowned chefs where one will be eliminated.
14	Lights, Camera, Sabotage!	2023-02-02
With only four chefs left, they will be challenged to create a stunning seafood dish that will be featured in Entertainment Weekly. At dinner service, each chef takes turns running the pass while Chef Ramsay tests their attention to detail with sabotages. One chef will not survive the test.
13	The Fab Five Take Flight	2023-01-26
The black jacket final five are challenged to cook dishes with ingredients from different cities. James Beard Award winning Chef Michael Cimarusti joins Gordon to judge the chefs dishes. And, for the first time, chefs will prepare for dinner service in one kitchen, and one will be eliminated.
12	What in Hell's Kitchen?	2023-01-19
The final seven chefs compete in several challenges to earn their black jackets; two chefs are eliminated
11	21st Annual Blind Taste Test	2023-01-12
Chefs face the ultimate test of their individual pallets in the 21st annual blind taste test challenge; actor Eric McCormack and professional baseball player Justin Turner attend the dinner service for their respective charities.
10	Everyone's Taco'ing About It	2023-01-05
The final nine chefs are put to the test, creating elevated tacos with various proteins; actor-turned-restaurateur Danny Trejo joins Gordon to judge each of the tacos.
9	Putting the Carne in Carnival	2022-12-08
One chef from each team goes head-to-head in different carnival games to gain a major advantage in the challenge.
8	Game On!	2022-12-01
The chefs step up to compete one-on-one in an ingredient game show.
7	Wok This Way	2022-11-17
Chefs are put to the test when Gordon and special guest Stephanie Izard challenge the chefs to make the perfect dish with obscure ingredients -- only in a wok.
6	Til Chef Do Us Part	2022-11-10
Season 20 winner Trenton Garvey and soon-to-be-wife, Macee, enter the kitchen and challenge the contestants to create their upcoming wedding menu. It's a once-in-a-lifetime challenge when they find out who the dinner service is for.
5	Breakfast 911	2022-10-27
Both teams are tasked with serving a delicious breakfast to a group of first responders, firefighters and EMTs; the winning team earns a celebration in the Hollywood Hills; the losing team must sort the trash from the dumpster.
4	Slipping Down to Hell	2022-10-20
The contestants go to a water park and are launched down a giant slide into a pool of ingredients; each team must create an amazing spin on four different types of sliders, containing unique ingredients found in the water park.
3	Clawing Your Way to the Top	2022-10-13
Teams must shell and cook a lobster after watching Gordon demonstrate it to perfection.
2	Just Wingin' It	2022-10-06
Each contestant is challenged to make their best chicken wings; the teams take on their first dinner service of the season. Guest stars: JoJo
1	Let the Battle Begin	2022-09-29
Each chef must cook a signature dish, to be rated on a scale of 1 to 5.

Season 20 (show/hide)
16	Two Young Guns Shoot It Out	2021-09-13
The final two chefs compete, after which the last chef standing wins the grand prize.
15	What the Hell	2021-09-13
The three remaining chefs must cook a five-course dinner service.
14	Hell Hath No Fury...	2021-09-06
A clash of egos causes tensions to run high; during a dinner service filled with sabotage, the chefs struggle to prove they have what it takes.
13	Social Media in Hell	2021-09-06
The chefs must create visually stunning dishes to impress chef Ramsay's Instagram followers.
12	All Hell Breaks Loose	2021-08-30
The competition moves to a new level when the chefs have to prove they are worthy of a black jacket.
11	Swiping Right	2021-08-23
The chefs hope to get the perfect match of ingredients for their dish; a team overcooks its dish.
10	More Than a Sticky Situation	2021-08-16
The chefs take on the blind taste test challenge with messy consequences.
9	A Game Show from Hell	2021-08-09
One team struggles to work together on its dish; a special charity dinner service.
8	A Devilish Challenge	2021-07-19
The remaining chefs compete in a tag team relay race competition; a "Cook For Your Life" challenge.
7	If You Can't Stand the Heat...	2021-07-12
The chefs cook up a different international cuisine against a chef from the opposing team.
6	A Ramsay Birthday in Hell!	2021-07-05
The restaurant is closed for chef Ramsay's daughter's 21st birthday party.
5	Stirring the Pot	2021-06-28
Both teams must work together to decipher recipes written in emojis.
4	Young Guns Going Big	2021-06-21
The chefs must make brunch for 60 hungry Caesars Palace employees.
3	Come Hell or High Water!	2021-06-14
The chefs must replicate the very first challenge in "Hell's Kitchen" history.
2	Temping the Meat	2021-06-07
The teams prepare dinner for boxing legend Mike Tyson and racecar driver Kurt Busch.
1	Young Guns Come Out Shooting	2021-05-31
Eighteen aspiring chefs from across the country, 23-years-old or younger, begin the competition.

Season 19 (show/hide)
16	Hitting the Jackpot	2021-04-22
Both teams prepare for the most important dinner service of their lives.
15	What Happens in Vegas	2021-04-15
The chefs are treated to a visit from their families and a tour of Las Vegas. However, their trip to the Jubilee Theatre at Caesars Palace soon turns into their final challenge.
14	Snuggling with the Enemy	2021-04-08
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 Gordon is out to sabotage them.
13	It's Time!	2021-04-01
The remaining cooks celebrate their success of making it to the final five. Cody and Mary Lou, who have a budding romance, decide to take their celebration to the hot tub.
12	There's Magic in Hell?	2021-03-25
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 fighting for the final one.
11	Sink or Swim	2021-03-18
The chefs compete in the inaugural Spell's Kitchen challenge, with a private pool party the reward. Dinner service caters for important charities, but who will be going home?
10	There's Something About Marc	2021-03-11
The teams are asked to create five different burgers, with the winners earning a day at Dig This Las Vegas. Dinner service is a struggle for one team, who cannot stop fighting.
9	Blind Taste Test	2021-03-04
The contestants take part in the blind taste test, with the winners enjoying a helicopter ride, while punishment awaits the losers. Both teams struggle during service - but who will be sent home?
8	Crapping Out in Hell	2021-02-25
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 service, but someone must leave, and two contestants must cook for their life to survive.
7	A Pair of Aces	2021-02-18
The teams take on a surf-and-turf dome challenge, with the winners enjoying rooftop surfing above the Las Vegas skyline, while the losers make crabcakes for service.
6	Metal & Marina	2021-02-11
The teams are challenged to put a twist on some classic Italian dishes, with a top reward for the winning group, and a punishment for the losers.
5	Hell Starts Taking Its Toll	2021-02-04
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. Later, a shock is in store at service.
4	Wedding Bells in Hell	2021-01-28
Trouble brews in the Red team, with Amber questioning their choice of head chef. The challenge sees the teams tackling a reception for newlyweds, before a difficult service.
3	Hell Caesar!	2021-01-21
The day begins with a Caesar salad challenge. As service begins, Olympic gold medallist Apolo Ohno and NFL star Marshall Faulk take the VIP seats, but which team will shine?
2	Shrimply Spectacular	2021-01-14
The chefs take on a shrimp challenge, in which one hopeful makes a grave error, before a tough opening service for both teams.
1	Welcome to Vegas	2021-01-07
Gordon Ramsay coaches another selection of hopefuls, with a job as head chef at his restaurant in Lake Tahoe going to the winner.

Season 18 (show/hide)
16	The Grand Finale	2019-02-08
Chef Ramsay sends the teams back to Hell's Kitchen to learn menus and plan for the biggest service of the finalists' lives, taking place at Six Flags Magic Mountain. Find out who has what it takes to win the life-changing grand prize: a position at the world's first Gordon Ramsay HELL'S KITCHEN Restaurant at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas and $250,000.
15	A Rollercoaster Ride	2019-02-08
After a shocking elimination, the final two chefs receive unexpected help for their final menus. They share their highs and lows with Chef Ramsay over brunch and are surprised with a visit from their families. But, the fun is short-lived, as Chef Ramsay sends the teams back to Hell's Kitchen to learn the menus and plan for the biggest service of the finalists' lives, taking place at Six Flags Magic Mountain. Find out who has what it takes to win the life-changing grand prize: a position at the world's first Gordon Ramsay HELL'S KITCHEN Restaurant at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas and $250,000.
14	What's Your Motto?	2019-02-01
The final four chefs participate in a tableside challenge, preparing them for the showmanship that the Las Vegas Executive Chef position will require. After the guest judges vote, the winner of the challenge receives a luxurious day in Malibu and invites one of the other four chefs to join. Later on, the pressure returns when the chefs endure the showmanship challenge, which is plagued with rookie mistakes. Nobody can keep their heads above water and in the most shocking twist of the season, not one, but two chefs go home.
13	An Episode of Firsts	2019-01-25
All hell breaks loose as the final five chefs struggle through a new challenge, leading to a bitter elimination that dramatically alters the dynamic of the group. As the remaining chefs reach the final stages of the competition, pressure is at an all-time high. Tune in to find out which chef will be sent home.
12	Break on Through	2019-01-18
Tension mounts when Chef Ramsay explains to the six remaining chefs that they will go through three extensive challenges to determine which five chefs receive a black jacket. Tune in to find out which chef will be sent home.
11	Devilish Desserts	2019-01-11
The competition heats up with only seven chefs left in the competition. During the challenge, guest judge and renowned pastry chef and chocolatier Valerie Gordon cracks down hard on both teams' take on dessert. The dinner service starts without a hitch, but one team's lack of communication causes pure chaos in the kitchen, resulting in a dramatic elimination. Tune in to see both teams battle it out for Chef Ramsay's approval.
10	Poor Trev	2019-01-04
Both teams are down to four chefs each, as the competition continues to heat up. The dining room gets an Italian transformation for one of the most anticipated challenges of the season - the blind taste test. Hell's Kitchen then closes its doors to the public for a special charity dinner service, during which the two teams cook to honor supporters of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and the Waterkeeper Alliance, with a new five-course Italian menu. The night turns disastrous when Chef Ramsay must step in and finish cooking for one team before a dramatic elimination. Tune in to see one team begin to implode.
9	What Happens in Vegas	2018-12-14
Chef Ramsay challenges the nine remaining chefs to prepare authentic Chinese dishes and each chef must crack open fortune cookies to reveal their ingredients for the challenge. Ramsay invites renowned chef Shirley Chung to judge each dish and the winning team is rewarded with a VIP trip to Las Vegas! During dinner service, tensions rise as one team struggles to work together, resulting in a kitchen riddled with errors.
8	One Hell of a Party	2018-12-07
The final 10 chefs are surprised when Chef Ramsay brings in his daughter, Tilly, to celebrate her Sweet 16. During the challenge, each chef is tasked with creating a worthy dish to be served at Tilly's party. The team that gets the most dishes on her menu wins the challenge. While the winners enjoy time at the Malibu mansion, a member of the losing team requires medical attention after the pressure becomes too much. Meanwhile, after a difficult dinner service, a fan-favorite veteran winds up on the chopping block.
7	Last Chef Standing	2018-11-16
After a lesson on the importance of teamwork in the kitchen, Chef Ramsay reveals that for today's challenge, the chefs will be cooking five commonly served "staple" dishes. In true HELL'S KITCHEN style, the challenge comes with a twist - minutes into the challenge, each team will have to pick one member to leave the kitchen, and continue kicking a team member out until only one is left, relying on teamwork to make sure the remaining chef can finish all the dishes. That night, the teams are surprised when Chef Ramsay changes up the dining service.
6	Hot Potato	2018-11-09
Chef Ramsay introduces the chefs to a culinary legend known all over the world, Mr. Potato Head. For their challenge, the chefs must create a dish with the potato as the key component. Then, tensions rise and the pressure becomes unbearable for one of the chefs, leading to the most chaotic dinner service yet.
5	Fish Out of Water	2018-11-02
The contestants are greeted by Grammy nominated pianist and composer, Stephan Moccio and Chef Ramsay explains that like a great musician, great chefs must be versatile in a wide variety of cooking styles. During the challenge, each team is tasked with cooking halibut 7 different ways for Michelin star chef David LeFevre. During the dinner services, both teams struggle with communication and supporting one another which ultimately results in a contestant's elimination. Tune-in to find out which front-running contestant is cut, creating a major wake-up call for the rest of the chefs.
4	Hell Freezes Over	2018-10-19
The chefs are surprised with winter jackets and then must compete in a sled race for an advantage in the upcoming challenge, during which the two teams must prepare their best winter soups. The winning team is rewarded with a luxurious day and night in Palm Springs. After a troublesome dinner service, Chef Ramsay makes an extreme change in the teams.
3	Hell's Riders	2018-10-12
The chefs are tasked with serving lunch to a room full of Marines and prepare dishes that represent the air (chicken parmesan), the land (NY Strip) and the sea (fish and chips). The first team to serve all of the Marines on their side of the dining room wins the challenge and is awarded a day at Paramount Ranch, where they will have the opportunity to star in their own western film. Later, the most dramatic dinner service ever ends with a shocking contestant walk-out.
2	A Fond Farewell	2018-10-05
When Chef Ramsay announces that he is taking his risotto off of the Hell's Kitchen menu, the contestants are tasked with preparing their own risotto dish in the hopes of replacing the old one for the remainder of the season. Then, in preparation for the first dinner service of the competition, Chef Christina calls both teams down to the kitchen to demonstrate how to make the night's menu. While the veterans are prompt and attentive, the rookies drag their feet, making it clear that they still have a lot to learn. Find out which chefs survive another day.
1	Rookies vs. Veterans	2018-09-28
Eight previous contestants return to battle against eight ambitious rookies for a chance at the grand prize; the rookie chefs prepare the best versions of their signature dishes within 45 minutes; the veterans must attempt to create the same dishes.

Season 17 (show/hide)
16	All-Star Finale	2018-02-02
In the season finale, the final two All-Stars pick from the season's past contestants to join them on their team for the final dinner service. And a winner is chosen.
15	Final Three	2018-02-02
Chef Ramsay informs the remaining three All-Stars that all of them will compete in the finale. As a reward, Ramsay invites the contestants to a pampered retreat at Calamigos Ranch in Malibu.
14	Families Come to Hell	2018-01-26
When the families come to visit, the four remaining All-Stars are feeling extra-motivated to succeed. For this week's challenge, the chefs must choose a gift, each of which contains a secret ingredient on which they must base their dish.
13	Stars Heating Up Hell	2018-01-19
The remaining chefs must instruct athletes Candice Park, Jordan Weber, Ricky Williams, Shawne Merriman, and Reggie Miller to make their signature dishes using only verbal instructions; the contestants cook in only one kitchen during dinner service.
12	Five is the New Black	2018-01-12
Chef Ramsay reveals to the remaining All-Stars that they will be competing for the coveted black jacket by facing a series of three difficult challenges: 'Taste It, Now Make It,' in which contestants must use their senses to recreate a dish.
11	Trying to Pasta Test	2018-01-05
The remaining chefs must create three restaurant-quality pasta dishes with $20; guest judges Lachlan Mackinnon-Patterson and Bruce Kalman; an elimination.
10	It's All Gravy	2017-12-15
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 Challenge during which they must decipher spices with the risk of being blasted by mashed potatoes and gravy.
9	Catch of the Day	2017-12-08
The remaining contestants compete in a special challenge involving creatures of the sea. Then, during dinner service, the chefs aim to impress a host of VIP guests including Michael Cimarusti.
8	Welcome to the Jungle	2017-12-01
This week's challenge takes place in the 'Hell's Kitchen' 'Jungle,' where the contestants must create a dish using exotic meats Boar, Venison and Elk that were eaten by early humans.
7	Trimming Fat	2017-11-17
Chef Ramsay decides to give the 12 remaining contestants a tutorial on how to best prepare six of the most popular 'Hell's Kitchen' dishes.
6	A Little Slice of Hell	2017-11-10
The remaining chefs are given 30 minutes to create a pizza inspired by an assigned country. Later, during dinner service, Melissa Fumero and model Devon Windsor join as special guests, and while both teams struggle, one just can't keep up.
5	Josh Josh Josh	2017-11-03
After a shocking change, many are left unhappy and the tension in the dorms is at an all-time high. The next day, the chefs are challenged to work in pairs and cook different types of fish on cedar and hickory wood planks. Chef Ben Ford helps Ramsay decide which team delivered the best and most consistent dishes. Later that evening, the chefs aim to impress special guest diner Shaun Brown; and Ramsay has had enough with one chef and makes a drastic decision.
4	Just Letter Cook	2017-10-20
The remaining chefs must face off in a 'game of chance' to divvy up their ingredients and create their own unique dishes.
3	Tower of Terror	2017-10-13
Chef Ramsay challenges the remaining chefs to complete a four-tiered shellfish tower with 'fast hands.' Each team is divided into four teams of two, with each pair completing one tier at a time.
2	Raising the Bar	2017-10-06
The 16 chefs are given 40 minutes to execute their first individual challenge, the Bar Menu Challenge. Then, the chefs prep for the season's first dinner service, as they adapt to an all-new menu.
1	All-Stars Arrive	2017-09-29
Sixteen All-Stars come back for a second chance to prove they have the skills to earn the head chef position at one of Gordon's Las Vegas restaurants.

Season 16 (show/hide)
16	Leaving It on the Line	2017-02-02
In the season finale, as both finalists work on their menus for the last dinner service, Chef Ramsay surprises them with a special trip to the luxurious Ken Paves Salon, where they will receive a makeover before heading to the premiere of a new musical.
15	Tequila Shots?	2017-01-26
After two chefs are eliminated, the remaining contestants must create a unique dining experience for a large group of well known chefs.
14	Playing Your Cards Right	2017-01-19
The remaining chefs go head-to-head in a challenge for which Chef Ramsay provides the first three ingredients, but the chefs must race to hit a buzzer in order to get their final three.
13	Black Jacket Lounge	2017-01-12
Chef Ramsay shakes things up and introduces a series of three challenges that will determine the recipients of a black jacket. For the first time, there will be no reward, no punishment and no dinner service.
12	Fusion Confusion	2017-01-05
In the second hour, the chefs must pair up for their challenge in which they must try and combine two countries' flavors to impress guest judge, Roy Yamaguchi, owner and executive chef of Roy's. Later during dinner service, the chefs try to impress Chef Ramsay, as well as special guest diners that include actors Kellita Smith ("Z Nation"), Jasika Nicole ("Fringe"), Patrick Renna ("The Sandlot") and Tommy Savas ("State of Affairs").
11	Aerial Maneuvers	2017-01-05
The chefs pair up for a taste challenge in which the winners receive Vitamix blenders and a special trapeze lesson on the Santa Monica Pier. Later, the chefs learn that the night's dinner service will be a unique one, as they will host a private, invitation only service that honors major contributors to the charity "Stand Up to Cancer." After a few hiccups, one team must chose two people for elimination, which causes an unexpected deliberation.
10	Dancing in the Grotto	2016-12-16
The remaining chefs tackle sliders; three guest judges determine which team will party at the Playboy mansion; celebrity diners include model Crystal Hefner, TV producer Melissa Rivers, TV hosts Drew and Jonathan Scott and actress Ashley Greene.
9	Spoon Fed	2016-12-09
The remaining contestants participate in a blind taste test in which each team must determine the taste of pureed baby foods. Actor Josh McDermitt and TV host Jeannie Mai serve as celebrity diners.
8	Dancing with the Chefs	2016-11-18
A change leaves the chefs in shock as they prepare to host the International Ballroom Invitational. This special event calls for a special menu, which includes a raw bar that requires one team to break down lobster, scrub clams and oysters, and steam up crabs.
7	Don't Tell My Fiancé	2016-11-11
The remaining contestants are tasked with cooking their own version of a Southern staple, which will be judged by chef Chris Hastings. Later, there's a feeling of determination to impress VIP guests J.J. Redick, Blake Lewis, Mircea Monroe and Adrienne Maloof at dinner service. However, stress levels rise and Ramsay makes a shocking decision.
6	Let the Catfights Begin	2016-11-04
The remaining contestants take part in an Ingredient Crossword Challenge. Later, kid-friendly items must be incorporated into the dinner service during a family night with VIP diners, who include actresses Lauren Lapkus and Ciara Hanna.
5	Walking the Plank	2016-10-21
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 chefs 30 minutes to prepare a fish dish using a variety of fresh ingredients. Later, guitarist Joe Perry and singer Estelle are invited to the dinner service.
4	Surf Riding & Turf Fighting	2016-10-14
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, the losing team must make sausages from scratch. Later, the pressure is on during dinner service when a VIP 12-top are among the night's guests.
3	The Yolks on Them	2016-10-07
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 cuts. While the winners get to go to Big Bear for a zip-lining excursion, the losing chefs have to pluck pine nuts out of pinecones.
2	Crepe Grand Prix	2016-09-30
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 Barbara. Later, one team struggles right out of the gate during a dinner service featuring VIP guests Maureen DeWulf and Dash Mihok.
1	When the Wall Comes Tumbling Down	2016-09-23
In 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 survival of the fittest when they face the Signature Dish challenge and their first dinner service, during which they cook for VIP guests Nolan Gould and Erica Ash.

Season 15 (show/hide)
16	Finale	2016-04-29
The top two finalists create hot and cold appetizers and main entrees for a panel of esteemed judges; the winner of the challenge gets first pick of the returning contestants who assist with the final dinner service; the winner is announced.
15	3 Chefs Compete	2016-04-22
The chefs must create a steak dish and two sides in 40 minutes to be submitted to the scrutiny of chef Ari Rosenson. During dinner service, the chefs take turns leading the kitchen with two chefs advancing.
14	5 Chefs Compete	2016-04-15
The chefs prepare high school lunch dishes and teenagers act as the judges; the winners get a trip to San Francisco's Levi Stadium, while the losers must sort recyclables from an abundance of trash. Actors Randy Couture and Neil Jackson attend dinner service.
13	6 Chefs Compete	2016-04-08
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 luxurious spa while the losers have to clean the entire dormitory.
12	7 Chefs Compete	2016-04-01
The chefs must identify ice cream flavors in a blind test challenge; actress Meredith Baxter and Olympic swimmer Haley Anderson are guests at dinner service.
11	8 Chefs Compete	2016-03-23
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 and comedian Bill Engvali are guests at dinner service.
10	9 Chefs Compete	2016-03-16
The nine remaining chefs take part in a breakfast challenge, during which their team must make a vegetarian, meat, seafood and sweet dish for surprise judges Suzanne Tracht and David LeFebve. While the winners ride all-terrain vehicles in Palm Springs, the losers prepare fresh-squeezed Orange Juice for a special brunch service featuring celebrity diners Flo Rida and Jeff Dunham.
9	10 Chefs Compete (2)	2016-03-09
The contestants compete in a Bison-dish challenge that test their archery and cooking skills; cowboy-steak night with news commentator Stacey Dash and Olympic gold medalist Phil Dalhausser.
8	10 Chefs Compete (1)	2016-03-02
Grammy-winning guitarist Steve Vai performs; the contestants must create unique dishes with a limited number of ingredients; the winning team plays a game of paintball while the losing team is faced with delivery day at the kitchen.
7	11 Chefs Compete	2016-02-24
The teams must create six unique dishes for former sous chef Andi; while the challenge winners spend the night in Las Vegas, the losing team makes a mountain of macaroons; dinner service has the contestants cooking for Andi's wedding reception.
6	12 Chefs Compete	2016-02-17
The 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 team makes sangria for dinner service; VIP dinner guests include Thomas Ian Nichols and Omar Benson Miller.
5	14 Chefs Compete	2016-02-10
The contestants pair up and prepare three main dishes, each with one of the following holiday themes: July 4th, Mardi Gras and Cinco de Mayo; challenge winners are flown to Santa Inez Valley, where they blend their own wine.
4	15 Chefs Compete	2016-02-03
A rubber-duck hunt determines which ingredients the contestants will use with duck in a team challenge; the winning team spends the day on a yacht while the losers prepare a duck appetizer. Guests for dinner service include Kris Jenner and Dita Von Teese.
3	16 Chefs Compete	2016-01-27
The contestants are faced with a communications challenge; the winning team goes on a relaxing retreat while the losers prepare for dinner service, which involves gutting 100 pounds of sea bass. VIP guests include astronaut Buzz Aldrin.
2	17 Chefs Compete	2016-01-22
The teams have 20 minutes to see which team can produce the most shrimp dumplings; rapper The Game attends the dinner service.
1	18 Chefs Compete	2016-01-15
This season's contestants head to Las Vegas where they participate in the signature dish challenge; the winners of the challenge ride on the world's tallest Ferris wheel while the losers peel 50lbs of shrimp and 1,000lbs of potatoes.

Season 14 (show/hide)
16	Finale	2015-06-09
The finalists prepare five dishes to be judged by renowned chefs, including Wolfgang Puck.
15	4 Chefs Compete	2015-06-02
Protein is off limits when the final four chefs compete in a vegetarian challenge. Later, they receive a surprise visit from friends and family before a dinner service that determines who's going to the finale.
14	5 Chefs Compete	2015-05-26
The top five chefs must prepare a unique and elegant small-plate dish in under 45 minutes for people attending a private symphony performance; the challenge winner earns a private helicopter tour of Los Angeles; the top four chefs are revealed.
13	6 Chefs Compete	2015-05-19
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.
12	7 Chefs Compete	2015-05-19
Seven contestants remain to prepare a premiere dish using various cuts of steak in less than 35 minutes.
11	8 Chefs Compete (2)	2015-05-12
Gordon conducts a blind taste test; and the remaining eight contestants must serve a five-course dinner to guests of a major charity event.
10	8 Chefs Compete (1)	2015-05-05
The remaining 8 contestants must present three courses to the discerning palates of the Calabasas High School Homecoming committee, which has requested Mardi Gras-inspired cuisine.
9	9 Chefs Compete	2015-04-28
A challenge involving exotic proteins, including alligator, ostrich and wild boar, is followed by chef Ramsay giving the remaining nine contestants one-on-one evaluations and sending one of the weakest team members home.
8	11 Chefs Compete	2015-04-21
John Ratzenberger judges the contestants' food pairings; while the challenge winners spend the day at a famous roller rink and go on a beer tasting, the losers prepare linens for dinner service; gastropub night doesn't go smoothly.
7	12 Chefs Compete	2015-04-14
The contestants compete to create Greek-inspired dishes, with the winners getting a trip to the go-kart track; chef Michael Psilakis guest judges; Ramsay kicks one team out during dinner service, leaving the other to cover.
6	13 Chefs Compete	2015-04-07
The 13 remaining contestants prepare a special lunch for two charitable organizations involving active and retired firefighters in Los Angeles. Later, dinner service becomes tense and multiple chefs are ordered to leave the kitchen.
5	14 Chefs Compete	2015-03-31
An ocean adventure is up for grabs as the teams try to impress chef Gordon Ramsay during a cheese challenge. Later, emotions are elevated as the 14 remaining contestants work to avoid elimination and complete a star-studded dinner service.
4	15 Chefs Compete	2015-03-24
The Top 15 contestants face chopping more than 500 pounds of onions if they lose the first challenge, which is to prepare American comfort food for two guest judges. Later, a special family-style dinner service ends with an elimination.
3	16 Chefs Compete	2015-03-17
A seafood battle finds the 16 cooks having to successfully match the heads and tails of some popular fish and then create dishes to impress guest judge Michael Cimarusti. Later, dinner service gets off to a rough start as one team struggle to make it past the first course.
2	17 Chefs Compete	2015-03-10
Crab cakes are prepared by the 17 remaining contestants after they retrieve the main ingredient for their dishes from the ocean. Later, seafood is a problem for one team, which leads to their early expulsion from the kitchen.
1	18 Chefs Compete	2015-03-03
The chefs present their signature dishes, with the winners getting a night with William Shatner.

Season 13 (show/hide)
16	Finale	2014-12-17
In the Season 13 finale, the two remaining contestants must create five unique dishes, which will be judged by a group of esteemed Los Angeles chefs. Later, a new head chef for Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill at Caesars Palace Atlantic City is chosen.
15	4 Chefs Compete	2014-12-17
Four chefs remain for the "Taste It, Now Make It" challenge; and the winner gets to spend the afternoon with loved ones, while the other contestants prepare for the 200th dinner service.
14	5 Chefs Compete	2014-12-10
The finals five battle it out to try and secure a place in the next phase of the competition.
13	6 Chefs Compete	2014-12-10
Having receiving their black jackets, the remaining chefs have to make a dish using Omaha steaks.
12	7 Chefs Compete	2014-12-03
The remaining seven chefs are challenged to make an artistic amuse-bouche inspired by speed painter Tim Decker; and later, the teams struggle with communication and getting their food out on time during a dinner service that sees one contestant sent home before the elimination ceremony begins.
11	8 Chefs Compete	2014-11-26
The remaining eight chefs compete in a blind taste test, during which wrong answers lead to a dip in a dunk tank, and the winning team gets to spend the day at the Santa Monica Pier. Later, there's a special dinner service honoring firefighters that doesn't go as well as Chef Ramsay wanted.
10	9 Chefs Compete	2014-11-19
Contestants must create four Indian-inspired meals; the teams attempt to impress VIP dinner guests during Indian Cuisine night.
9	11 Chefs Compete (2)	2014-11-12
The teams roll the dice to determine the ingredients for their next team challenge; a contestant leaves due to an injury; the cooks serve music legends, including Stewart Copeland and Steven Tyler.
8	11 Chefs Compete (1)	2014-11-05
The teams meet new members before heading into a team challenge in which each member must prepare a tasting menu for a Best in Show Competition with the American Kennel Club.
7	12 Chefs Compete	2014-10-15
The teams compete to create the best Italian opera-inspired dishes, with the winning team getting a shopping trip and a VIP dinner; the teams provide dinner service for guests, including members of the Italian Consulate.
6	13 Chefs Compete	2014-10-08
The teams must herd farm animals into their proper pens and decide which proteins and starches they will use next; the winning team goes on a wine tour, while the losers prepare stock bones; tempers flare during the dinner service.
5	14 Chefs Compete	2014-10-01
The teams must identify proteins and match them to their dishes, with the winners getting a day at the beach with water polo players Genai Kerr, Shea Buckner and Tumua Anae; family night dinner service.
4	15 Chefs Compete	2014-09-24
The teams have just 20 minutes to prepare breakfast for culinary school graduates and their guests; while the winning team goes to San Francisco to meet chef Dominique Chen, the losers grind meat by hand for dinner service.
3	16 Chefs Compete	2014-09-17
Ramsay uses a unique recipe challenge to strengthen team communication; the teams work together to prepare a dinner service with special guests, including TV host Wendy Williams.
2	17 Chefs Compete	2014-09-10
The team that wins the Geoduck sashimi challenge spends time on a luxury yacht with Ramsay, while the losers clean and prepare for dinner service.
1	18 Chefs Compete	2014-09-10
Ramsay splits the 18 aspiring chefs into two teams and asks them to present their signature dishes; the winning team spends time with Ramsay and chef Wolfgang Puck, while the losers set up the living arrangements.

Season 12 (show/hide)
20	Finale	2014-07-24
The final two contestants must prepare five unique dishes, to be judged by renowned Los Angeles chefs; former contestants help with the final dinner service; a winner is chosen.
19	4 Chefs Compete	2014-07-17
The remaining four chefs sample one of Ramsay's complex entrees and then must re-create it correctly; two of the chefs face elimination.
18	5 Chefs Compete	2014-07-10
The remaining contestants use leftovers to create a dish; Better Homes & Gardens Editor Laurie Buckle chooses which dish will be featured in the magazine; the contestants face elimination.
17	6 Chefs Compete	2014-07-03
The six remaining chefs receive their black jackets and prepare tailgate food for football fans; tempers flare during dinner service.
16	7 Chefs Compete (2)	2014-06-26
The contestants prepare a dinner service with guests from OxFam America, including Minnie Driver; two chefs struggle with their stations.
15	7 Chefs Compete (1)	2014-06-19
Ramsay challenges the teams with creating entrees with the highest dollar values with ingredients purchased on a small budget; three previous winners judge individual contestant's entrees.
14	8 Chefs Compete	2014-06-12
The remaining contestants face the blind taste test, with the winning team getting an ice skating lesson with figure skater Rachael Flatt; the contestants struggle to stay organized during the dinner service.
13	9 Chefs Compete	2014-06-05
The red team and the blue team each create their own menus, from which guests can order during dinner service; the team that impresses diners with its food and service wins the challenge; contestants face elimination.
12	10 Chefs Compete (2)	2014-05-29
After both teams are reorganized, the chefs blindly choose ingredients from which they must create a unique dish; the chefs must serve a five-course meal to UNICEF Ambassador Angie Harmon and other VIP attendees.
11	10 Chefs Compete (1)	2014-05-22
A team competition tests the contestants' knowledge of pork, with the winners receiving an indoor sky-diving experience; during dinner service, both teams face struggles.
10	11 Chefs Compete	2014-05-15
The contestants visit one of Gordon Ramsay's restaurants; the teams prepare meals inspired by Ramsay's cuisine; the contestants face elimination.
9	12 Chefs Compete	2014-05-08
The contestants are given 30 minutes to create an entree from surprise ingredients; Ramsay conducts one-on-one evaluations.
8	13 Chefs Compete	2014-05-01
The team that prepares the most-impressive Southern-inspired menu for a sorority's anniversary party wins a trip to Las Vegas; both teams struggle with communication during dinner service.
7	14 Chefs Compete	2014-04-24
Contestants from each team must work in pairs and present a unique pizza dish to Ramsay; the losers clean up and prepare both kitchens for dinner service, while the winners go to a luxurious hotel; one team runs out of a crucial ingredient.
6	15 Chefs Compete	2014-04-17
The teams must pick a team leader for the next dinner service; a chef serves an undercooked dish; a contestant is eliminated.
5	16 Chefs Compete	2014-04-10
The teams must pair side dishes with four different types of protein; while the losing team makes honey taffy from scratch, the winners spend a day at Laguna Beach; the teams prepare a breakfast reception for a wedding.
4	17 Chefs Compete	2014-04-03
The contestants take part in a team competition involving lobster ravioli.
3	18 Chefs Compete	2014-03-27
The contestants learn about teamwork during a challenge involving pigs and potatoes; while the winning team enjoys a day on a yacht, the losers bathe their new livestock friends; a disorganized dinner service leaves chef Ramsay disappointed.
2	19 Chefs Compete	2014-03-20
Teamwork plays an important role during a relay race in which duos must accomplish basic culinary tasks; while challenge winners go to San Francisco, the losing team picks carrots at a farm; both teams disappoint during dinner service.
1	20 Chefs Compete	2014-03-13
Twenty aspiring restaurateurs hoping to impress Ramsay present their signature dishes; after the opening night dinner service, contestants face elimination.

Season 11 (show/hide)
22	Finale	2013-07-25
With the help of former HELL'S KITCHEN contestants, the top two chefs prepare their menus for the most important dinner service of their life. Later, pressure mounts on both teams to execute a flawless dinner service, but in the end, only one chef will be crowned HELL'S KITCHEN winner.
21	2 Chefs Compete	2013-07-25
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 position under Executive Chef Jeremy Berlin at Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill at Caesars Palace. After Chef Ramsay surprises the chefs with a luxurious trip to Las Vegas, the adventures continue when the chefs compete head-to-head in a live cooking challenge judged by some of the most famous chefs in Los Angeles.
20	4 Chefs Compete	2013-07-18
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 shopping spree and time with Chef Ramsay; Ramsay sends two chefs home.
19	5 Chefs Compete (3)	2013-07-11
The final five chefs must impress tough critics with a gourmet burger; a huge misstep brings dinner service to a halt; one chef is eliminated.
18	5 Chefs Compete (2)	2013-06-27
A team of previous winners returns to challenge the remaining contestants; each team designs its own menus for dinner service.
17	5 Chefs Compete (1)	2013-06-20
The chefs are surprised by family members and then participate in a pressure cooker test.
16	6 Chefs Compete	2013-06-13
Ramsay tests the contestants' ability to communicate and work together with a three entree relay race, with the winners getting a helicopter tour and a caviar tasting.
15	7 Chefs Compete (2)	2013-06-06
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 flags during dinner.
14	7 Chefs Compete (1)	2013-05-30
Ramsay tests the chefs' palates with a blind taste test; Ramsay presents an unexpected challenge in order to determine who gets immunity.
13	8 Chefs Compete	2013-05-23
The chefs create ethnic dishes with select ingredients; a team falls behind before dinner service begins.
12	9 Chefs Compete	2013-05-13
The chefs must design and execute their own dinner menus.
11	10 Chefs Compete	2013-05-13
The chefs compete to participate in a photo shoot and host a dinner for members of the Army.
10	12 Chefs Compete	2013-05-07
The teams host a quinceanera; a disagreement between chefs brings dinner service to a standstill; Ramsay makes an unexpected decision.
9	13 Chefs Compete	2013-04-30
The teams must create five steak dishes; a diner finds an unpleasant surprise in her dish during dinner service; the elimination round brings out bad tempers.
8	14 Chefs Compete	2013-04-23
The contestants enter an animal pen to determine which type of protein they will cook in the team challenge; during dinner service, the contestants must impress chef Ramsay's family.
7	15 Chefs Compete	2013-04-16
Chef Martin Yan judges six Chinese dishes created by the remaining contestants; during dinner service, one team disappoints a VIP guest; a contestant is eliminated.
6	16 Chefs Compete (2)	2013-04-09
Ramsay makes a decision that changes the competition; two chefs work as servers during the dinner service; each team nominates two contestants to be put up for elimination.
5	16 Chefs Compete (1)	2013-04-02
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 must grind and mill grains to make bread from scratch; contestants are grilled during elimination.
4	17 Chefs Compete	2013-03-26
Olympic athletes Maurice Greene, Natalie Coughlin and Danell Leyva help Ramsay lead a 3K race, with the red and blue teams racing to prepare lunch for the runners; communication issues lead to fights during the dinner service.
3	19 Chefs Compete	2013-03-19
Chef Ramsay puts the contestants through a physical challenge involving lobsters; while the challenge winners enjoy a day on a yacht, the losing team must clean hundreds of pounds of fish; Ramsay is disappointed by a disorganized dinner service.
2	20 Chefs Compete (2)	2013-03-12
The contestants arrive at the dorms; Ramsay sends contestants out of the kitchen after a rocky first dinner service.
1	20 Chefs Compete (1)	2013-03-12
Twenty aspiring restaurateurs present their signature dishes to Ramsay -- and an audience -- in Las Vegas; while the challenge winners earn a night out on the town, the losers must head back to Los Angeles on a school bus.

Season 10 (show/hide)
20	Finale	2012-09-10
After the two remaining chefs tackle the final dinner service, Ramsay chooses the winner.
19	2 Chefs Compete	2012-09-04
The top two finalists are determined; a team of renowned chefs evaluates the contestants' final dinner-service menu.
18	4 Chefs Compete	2012-08-27
During the dinner service, each contestant gets a chance to direct the others.
17	5 Chefs Compete	2012-08-20
The chefs each try to teach a student to re-create one of Ramsay's dishes.
16	6 Chefs Compete	2012-08-13
The chefs compete against a team of former runners-up in a dinner-service showdown.
15	7 Chefs Compete	2012-07-24
Ramsay puts the chefs' communication skills to the test; the contestants face their most important dinner service yet.
14	8 Chefs Compete	2012-07-23
The chefs are challenged to put a gourmet spin on traditional Southern dishes. Later, they work on their communication skills before an important dinner service.
13	9 Chefs Compete (2)	2012-07-17
The remaining contestants have a chance to impress chef Ramsay when they create items for the dinner menu.
12	9 Chefs Compete (1)	2012-07-16
A competitive eater and the chefs participate in a wing-eating contest; history is made during a blind taste test.
11	10 Chefs Compete	2012-07-09
The Blue Team competes against the Red Team in a challenge that forces the chefs to think on their feet; three special diners attend the dinner service.
10	11 Chefs Compete (2)	2012-07-03
As tempers flare on both teams, several contestants are more focused on personal drama than cooking.
9	11 Chefs Compete (1)	2012-07-02
Ramsay challenges the contestants' creativity by using a slot machine to determine ingredients for their dishes.
8	12 Chefs Compete	2012-06-26
The contestants prepare food for UFC fighter Tito Ortiz and former boxer Sugar Ray Leonard.
7	13 Chefs Compete (2)	2012-06-25
The teams must put on a dinner service timed in sync with three runway shows going on in the restaurant.
6	13 Chefs Compete (1)	2012-06-19
The contestants must create a menu for fashion designers; the winning team receives a new wardrobe, while the losers are left to prepare for a dinner service runway show.
5	14 Chefs Compete	2012-06-18
The contestants prepare Mexican dishes.
4	15 Chefs Compete	2012-06-12
The teams must tackle a challenge in order to get the ingredients they need to cook four different lamb dishes.
3	16 Chefs Compete	2012-06-11
The men compete against the women in a challenge in which they serve classic American fare to special diners; the winning team takes a day trip.
2	17 Chefs Compete	2012-06-05
The teams face a challenge and a dinner service; a contestant is eliminated.
1	18 Chefs Compete	2012-06-04
The chefs must make their signature dishes; one contestant is sent home.

Season 9 (show/hide)
16	Finale	2011-09-19
The two finalists compete in the Season 9 finale. The winner gets a chef-de-cuisine post at BLT Steak in New York City.
15	4 Chefs Compete	2011-09-19
Chefs Will Lustberg, Paul Niedermann, Tommy Stevens and Elise Wims compete, with two advancing to the final round and a shot at a chef-de-cuisine post at BLT Steak in New York City.
14	5 Chefs Compete (2)	2011-09-12
Five chefs compete (again).
13	5 Chefs Compete (1)	2011-09-05
The 5 remaining chefs trade in their red and blue-piped jackets for black ones and cook together in one kitchen. Four advance to the next round.
12	6 Chefs Compete	2011-08-29
6 chefs remain. The team challenge: prepare three dishes in 30 minutes. The winners go shopping while the losers prep for the dinner service, a black-tie gala benefiting American Cancer Society and the American Humane Association.
11	7 Chefs Compete	2011-08-22
The 7 remaining chefs visit New York City, where they tour BLT Steak (the future home for the winner) and take bites of the Big Apple's cornucopia of ethnic foods. Their challenge when they return to Hell's Kitchen: prepare ethnic dishes themselves. For the winners it's a day at the beach, while the losers must prepare for dinner service, at which both teams have difficulty with sea bass. When it's over, Chef Ramsay cuts the field to six.
10	8 Chefs Compete	2011-08-22
Chef Ramsay pits the red team against the blue team in two intense challenges. The winning team celebrates in high style while the losing team is left behind to fulfill drab duties.
9	9 Chefs Compete	2011-08-15
With just nine chefs remaining, Chef Ramsay pits the red team against the blue team in another intense challenge. The winning team celebrates in high style while the losing team is left behind to fulfill drab duties.
8	10 Chefs Compete	2011-08-09
Chef Ramsay asks the remaining 10 contestants to nominate one chef from each team who possesses the best leadership skills. The Blue Team decides on Will, while the Red Team struggles to make a selection. When they meet Chef Ramsay in the kitchen the following morning, the Red Team picks Jennifer as their strongest player. But in true "Hell's Kitchen" style, Chef Ramsay turns the tables on the contestants as he describes today's challenge. He asks the two strongest players to name their weakest teammates. Jennifer does not hesitate to say Carrie, and Will immediately calls out Tommy. For this challenge, Carrie and Will must lead their respective kitchens. They will start by creating a menu for their versions of five classic comfort foods: spaghetti and meatballs, pizza, burgers, Cobb salad, and chicken noodle soup. The Red Team, especially the outspoken Elise, disagrees with Carrie's game plan, but at least she has one. Tommy can't pull it together, and the Blue Team waits for his guidance. Jonathan creates a pizza following Tommy's recipe but struggles to get his leader to focus. Still, both disorganized teams manage to finish the dishes before time runs out.
7	11 Chefs Compete	2011-08-08
Following a difficult elimination in the previous episode, the teams return to the dormitories. The Blue Team is determined to win a service, having lost the last challenge. In the meantime, Krupa is celebrating the Red Team's win by relaxing with a few drinks. The next morning the chefs are up and ready to go, but Krupa is in a world of pain. All of the contestants then meet Chef Ramsay in the dining room. He asks them to create something delicious from a table of ingredients that includes grains, fruits, and oils. After hearing a few of the contestants' ideas, he introduces them to his guests, beer sommeliers Christina Perozzi and Hallie Beaune. The competitors are told to prepare individual dishes using one or more types of beer. Chef Ramsay has designed the challenge to test the chefs' creativity and their ability to make a well-balanced and delicious dish using a unique element. Krupa's night of celebration is catching up with her, and she's not performing at her best. Since the women have six chefs to the men's five, they are told to drop one dish, and they choose Krupa's rabbit.
6	12 Chefs Compete	2011-08-02
With just 12 chefs remaining, Chef Ramsay pits the red team against the blue team in another intense challenge. The winning team celebrates in high style while the losing team is left behind to fulfill drab duties. Tune in to see which contestants are on the chopping block.
5	13 Chefs Compete	2011-08-01
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 guests who bring science and food together: Ben Roche and Homaro Cantu from Chicago's Moto Restaurant. In 45 seconds they make a dreamsicle sorbet using sound waves and liquid nitrogen.
4	14 Chefs Compete	2011-07-26
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 next challenge. They all go downstairs, where Chef Ramsay explains today's test. Each team must create four chicken dishes, but before retreating to the kitchen they must determine what they will be working with. For every live chicken they catch and deposit into a cage, they can retrieve an ingredient from a list including such items as bleu cheese, pickles, and grits.
3	15 Chefs Compete	2011-07-25
With just 15 chefs remaining, Chef Ramsay pits the red team against the blue team in another intense challenge. The winning team celebrates in high style while the losing team is left behind to fulfill drab duties. Tune in to see which contestants are on the chopping block
2	16 Chefs Compete	2011-07-19
With just 16 chefs remaining, the tension among the contestants becomes palpable as Chef Ramsay pits the red team against the blue team in another intense challenge. The winning team celebrates in high style while the losing team is left behind to fulfill drab duties. During dinner service, both teams struggle to cook their dishes properly and on time, and the contestants’ lack of cooperation and efficiency sends Chef Ramsay over the edge.
1	18 Chefs Compete	2011-07-18
Eighteen 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. The chefs must prove they have the skill, passion and dedication as they compete for the grand prize of a Head Chef position at BLT Steak in New York City. In the first team challenge of the season, Chef Ramsay asks the contestants to prepare their signature dish and splits the chefs into two teams: men vs. women. The winning team gets a taste of the sweet life when they wine and dine with Season Eight winner Nona Sivley at L.A. Market, while the losing team is left behind to scrub down the kitchen in preparation for their first dinner service. Following a sobering announcement moments before the grand reopening of HELL'S KITCHEN, tempers flare when the teams struggle to communicate effectively and the slow service forces diners to walk out before their entrees are served.

Season 8 (show/hide)
15	Finale	2010-12-15
In 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 executives. The winner receives a head-chef position at LA Market at the JW Marriott Hotel in Los Angeles.
14	4 Chefs Compete (2)	2010-12-08
The challenge: create a balanced fusion dish. The judges: Top L.A. chefs Philip Dubose (Asia de Cuba), Helene An (Crustacean) and Lee Hefter (Spago). Then, at dinner service, tempers flare and Chef Ramsay must intervene.
13	4 Chefs Compete (1)	2010-12-01
The 4 remaining chefs must re-create a dish without a recipe, using only their eyesight, their noses and their senses of taste. The winner gets a day at a spa while the losers do the Hell's Kitchen laundry before it's time for another dinner service.
12	5 Chefs Compete	2010-11-24
The 5 remaining contestants prepare and serve their signature dishes in downtown-L.A. food trucks at lunchtime. The winner receives a Beverly Hills makeover by hairstylist José Eber and fashion guru Steven Cojocaru, while the losers scrub their trucks and prepare Hell's Kitchen for a dinner service that won't go well.
11	6 Chefs Compete	2010-11-17
Chef Ramsay challenges the six contestants to create "a single bite" to make a bold first impression on the Michelin-starred L.A. chefs who do the biting. But dinner-service diners leave disappointed and hungry. Later, one chef is asked to leave.
10	7 Chefs Compete	2010-11-10
The 7 remaining chefs are tested on their cooking precision and communication skills, but dinner service proves disappointing to Chef Ramsay and his guests, L.A. restaurateur Josiah Citrin and the NFL's Matt Cassel. In the end, six chefs remain.
9	8 Chefs Compete	2010-11-10
The 8 remaining contestants face a women-vs.-men blind taste test. The winners dine at the L.A. restaurant XIV while the losers sort trash. Undercooking and one chef's overheated conversation with Chef Ramsay mar the dinner service.
8	9 Chefs Compete (2)	2010-10-13
The teams must shop on a budget and prepare elegant dishes for four judges. The winners go sailing and dancing while the losers fumigate Hell's Kitchen. Guests at the black-tie dinner service include four previous winners and cast members of "Glee."
7	9 Chefs Compete (1)	2010-10-13
The 9 remaining chefs create dishes using five ingredients selected at random. The winners visit Las Vegas while the losers peel 1000 potatoes. Guests at the "Family Night" dinner service include Jerry Springer and members of Chef Ramsay's family.
6	10 Chefs Compete	2010-10-06
The challenge facing the 10 remaining chefs: prepare entrée salads, with the winner to be featured in Bon Appetit magazine. Dinner-service bugaboos: scallops and garnishes.
5	11 Chefs Compete	2010-10-06
The challenge facing the 11 remaining chefs: devise tasting menus for a retro-themed high-school prom, with the losing team having to set up for the prom. Then, appetizers and fish bedevil competitors at dinner service.
4	12 Chefs Compete	2010-09-29
The 12 remaining chefs must make ravioli from scratch. And the dinner service features Italian dishes, but it's overcooked salmon and undercooked chicken that prove to be the bugaboos.
3	13 Chefs Compete	2010-09-29
The 13 remaining chefs must prepare breakfast for 50 hungry EMTs. At dinner service, dover sole bollixes up both the blue and red teams.
2	14 Chefs Compete	2010-09-22
The 14 remaining chefs receive a lesson in preparing sushi from Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto before they must do it themselves. One competitor in particular can't seem to learn it.
1	16 Chefs Compete	2010-09-22
Sixteen 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 their first challenge is to create their signature dishes. An early injury sends one chef to the hospital. Massive delays during dinner service lead customers to exit Hell's Kitchen.

Season 7 (show/hide)
15	Finale	2010-08-10
The 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 challenge yet. One of the two is declared the winner of Hell's Kitchen, earning $250,000 and a position at the Savoy Hotel in London.
14	4 Chefs Compete (2)	2010-08-03
The remaining aspiring chefs must recreate a dish by taste; one of the aspiring chefs buckles under pressure.
13	4 Chefs Compete (1)	2010-07-27
The remaining chefs compete in the thirteenth episode of the season and struggle against the pressure with only four chefs left. The chefs are challenged to teach bachelors how to prepare monkfish. During service, a chef is called out for sabotaging another. A budding romance forces Chef Ramsay to make a difficult decision.
12	5 Chefs Compete	2010-07-20
The remaining aspiring chefs compete in the twelfth episode of the season.
11	6 Chefs Compete	2010-07-20
The six remaining aspiring chefs work together for the first time as one team. The chefs are presented with a challenge requiring them to come up with a creative dish using cheap ingredients. Switching stations create added pressure during service.
10	7 Chefs Compete	2010-07-06
The chefs are challenged to create their own unique lobster dishes. The dishes are judged by Michelin-starred chefs, with Gordon Ramsay left to break a tie after two chefs' dishes are rejected for simply not being cooked to par. The winning team enjoys a visit to a caviar house followed by a shopping spree, while the losing team is made to clean the dorms, then prep both kitchens for service. Gordon Ramsay delivers a surprise by ordering the two teams to work together to complete a dinner service with a time limit of 2 and 1/2 hours. The pressure proves too much for one, leading to a complete meltdown and ejection during service. The dinner service, however, is ultimately a great success, leading to another surprise at the elimination.
9	8 Chefs Compete	2010-07-06
The remaining aspiring chefs compete in the ninth episode of the competition. A blind taste test challenges the palette of the chefs. Later, the two teams are tasked to create their own original menus.
8	9 Chefs Compete	2010-06-29
The remaining aspiring chefs compete in the eighth episode of the competition.
7	10 Chefs Compete	2010-06-29
Chef Ramsay turns Hell's Kitchen into an upscale deli when he challenges each contestant to create an original gourmet sandwich. While the winning team is treated to an amazing retreat in wine country, the losing team is left behind to perfect the peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Later, Chef Ramsay gets into an angry confrontation – with a disgruntled customer – during a disastrous dinner service. Meanwhile, when Chef Ramsay switches up the teams, the contestants face a different challenge: adjusting to their new teammates while reinventing a wedding menu for a 50th anniversary party.
6	11 Chefs Compete	2010-06-22
When it comes to judging good food, mother knows best. The chefs are tasked with preparing dishes representing each of the five "mother sauces," and two surprise judges show up to decide which dishes stand out. For the evening's dinner service, it's family night and the pint-sized customers couldn't be more finicky, rowdy and demanding. As tempers flare, one contestant is sent home and Chef Ramsay surprises everyone by throwing in an unexpected twist.
5	12 Chefs Compete (2)	2010-06-22
"Hell's Kitchen" does barbecue for the first time ever, and the chefs are challenged to prepare pork-themed dishes with their chosen ingredients. But when the red team fails to keep cool under pressure, Chef Ramsay gives them a piece of his mind.
4	12 Chefs Compete (1)	2010-06-15
The two teams are challenged two each create a dish based on ingredients chosen by rolling dice with letters on them. Though one team makes some strange choices, the results end up being close, with the final determination coming down to the quality of the cooking rather than the nature of the dishes.
3	13 Chefs Compete	2010-06-15
The chefs are challenged to serve lunch to the very hungry members of a marching band. During dinner service, one member on the red team gets burned and throws the entire team into chaos.
2	15 Chefs Compete	2010-06-08
Both teams are challenged to prepare eggs four different ways. The team that cooks the most eggs properly wins a helicopter ride over Los Angeles. Meanwhile, an argument between one of the chefs and Chef Ramsay during dinner service causes one team to crash and burn.
1	16 Chefs Compete	2010-06-01
Chef Ramsay introduces himself to the 16 new contestants by announcing that they are expected to complete their very first dinner service. He then divides them into two teams, men vs. women, and sends them to the kitchen to prepare their signature dishes. After presenting the dishes to Chef Ramsay, he sends them up to study the menu and prepare for dinner service, which, unfortunately, does not go as he had hoped.

Season 6 (show/hide)
15	Finale	2009-10-13
The final two chefs will battle it out in the final challenge and dinner service. Chef Gordon Ramsay will then choose the winner.
14	3 Chefs Compete	2009-10-13
The three finalists will create dishes from various parts of the world, which will be judged by international culinary experts.
13	4 Chefs Compete	2009-10-06
The remaining four chefs meet British child actor-impressionist Felix Wright, a diminutive version of Chef Ramsey, then meet 80 other youngsters, who they will feed without serving any meat. Two chefs have a bad night at dinner service and one is let go.
12	5 Chefs Compete	2009-09-29
The five remaining chefs are challenged to create as pretty as it tastes. A winner will be chosen by experts from Bon Apetite magazine and will win a dinner with Chef Ramsay and Bon Apetite editor Barbara Fairchild at a luxury hotel in Santa Monica.
11	6 Chefs Compete	2009-09-22
The teams may merge now that there are six, as they re-create foods they've tasted. A frustrated Chef Ramsey storms out during dinner service.
10	7 Chefs Compete	2009-09-22
Winter Olympic medalists Sasha Cohen and Jonny Moseley will serve as judges of the meals created by the contestants using ingredients brought in from Whistler, B.C., site of the restaurant in which the winner will be stationed.
9	8 Chefs Compete	2009-09-08
The remaining eight chefs are asked to make crepes, where the winners receiving a night out dining at a French restaurant and the losers creating a French-themed dinner service. During the prep time one contestant is injured, and the other three can't make it through the service.
8	9 Chefs Compete	2009-09-01
The remaining nine chefs are given a blind taste test. The winners will receive a dinner with chef Ramsay...in a darkened dinning room where they'll have no idea what they are eating. Later, the dinner service is ruined by meat and potatoes.
7	10 Chefs Compete	2009-08-25
The remaining ten chefs are rolling the dice to see what ingredients they can use in their challenge dish, with the winners earning a trip to Las Vegas. Later, chefs from Gordon Ramsey's own restaurants help out in the dinner service, which is interrupted by repeating mistakes and one bossy teammate.
6	11 Chefs Compete	2009-08-18
The 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 at the beach and volleyball pointers from 2000 Olympian Annette Davis, while the losers must prep both kitchens. One chef snaps back at Chef Ramsey, while another is taken to the hospital's emergency room.
5	12 Chefs Compete	2009-08-11
The 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 charge of cleaning and decorating the dinning room for a party under the watchful eye of Gordon Ramsey's wife, Tana. Later, chef Ramsey gets heated up during dinner service over cold food.
4	13 Chefs Compete	2009-08-04
The remaining 14 chefs are challenged to create perfectly proportioned 6-inch sausages. The dinner service will include Drew Lachey, John O'Hurley, Tom Green, Melinda Clarke, Chris "Kid" Reid and Kristy Swanson are among those being served cold and salty meal. Chef Ramsey is unhappy.
3	14 Chefs Compete	2009-07-28
The remaining 14 chefs get a surprise awakening in the middle of the night to make a spaghetti dinner for a group of hungry firefighters. The winner will be determined by which team can serve first, and the losers must wax the firetrucks. later, two contestants are rushed to the hospital after suffering injuries.
2	15 Chefs Compete	2009-07-21
The teams cook pasta dinners for a room full of firefighters; two contestants are sent to the hospital.
1	16 Chefs Compete	2009-07-21
Season six returns with one change. Instead of working alone, now the red and blue teams work will be a team effort. The first dinner service (which is a predictable disaster) comes next before the first chef is eliminated, but an old friend shows up. Dinner service 2 winds up being an even bigger disaster.

Season 5 (show/hide)
15	Finale	2009-05-14
The season 5 finale finds the remaining two chefs competing in their final dinner service competition. The winner will be named head-chef at a new restaurant at the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City.
14	2 Chefs Compete	2009-05-07
The final two chefs prepare for their ultimate challenge. They must design their restaurants as well as create a winning menu. But they won't be there to oversee the renovations- Chef Ramsay flies them back to the Borgata where they compete to wow the Hotel's CEO with their signature dish.
13	3 Chefs Compete	2009-04-30
It'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 show, while the losers do the laundry as they watch the winner on TV. At the dinner service, each contestant is given a chance at the pass running the kitchen.
12	4 Chefs Compete	2009-04-23
The 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 prepare just one of the dishes, the fish stew, identifying the ingredients only by taste. The winner enjoys an afternoon with Ramsay, taking an amazing ride in a bi-plane. The losing chefs are punished with polishing crystal and cutlery, cleaning the carpets and prepping for the evening's service. During the dinner service Chef Ramsay tells them they need make it all the way through not only for themselves, but for one of their guests, who plans to propose to girlfriend during the dessert course. Two chefs rise to the challenge, but two struggle throughout the night. One is ultimately eliminated and then Chef Ramsay announces a surprise, to be revealed in the next episode.
11	5 Chefs Compete	2009-04-16
Chef 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 restaurant. When the chefs return, they are asked to create their signature dish which they would serve in their restaurant should they win.
10	6 Chefs Compete	2009-04-09
The 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 simple ingredients in a dish. Later, the chefs will once again need to work as one for dinner service, but things heat up and one chef finds themselves in need of medical attention.
9	7 Chefs Compete	2009-04-02
Each 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. Both teams have a chance to show off the creativity in the kitchen when they get to create their own menus for dinner service, but internal conflicts cause chaos in the kitchens.
8	9 Chefs Compete	2009-03-26
Chef Ramsay challenges the team's palates in a blind taste testing. In a packed dinner service, anxiety is higher than usual when celebrities Eric McCormack and Robert Patrick stop by.
7	10 Chefs Compete	2009-03-19
Chef Ramsay challenges the teams to create delicious tapas style, or small portioned, dishes out of left-overs. At dinner service, one chef's performance nearly takes both teams down and the lack of unity on the Blue Team leaves Chef Ramsay fuming.
6	11 Chefs Compete	2009-03-12
The remaining 11 chefs are challenged to cook variations of the three favorite foods of the honoree for his Bar Mitzvah. The dinner service seems to go well, but not for one contestant.
5	12 Chefs Compete	2009-03-05
After sending the chefs to an Asian market, Chef Ramsay challenges them to create three Asian-fusion dishes utilizing poultry, seafood and beef. The teams then present their dishes for judging by Chef Ramsay and Tanya Steel, Editor-in-Chief of Epicurious.com. The following night, the teams go head-to-head at dinner service, and tensions run high as chefs from both teams crack under pressure. Chef Ramsay throws in a last-minute twist before sending the losing chef home.
4	13 Chefs Compete	2009-02-26
50 young football players and cheerleaders will be served breakfast by the 13 remaining chefs. One team runs short on eggs, and 1 more chef is released.
3	14 Chefs Compete	2009-02-19
The 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 new found knowledge to the test.
2	15 Chefs Compete	2009-02-05
Chef 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 contestant.
1	16 Chefs Compete	2009-01-29
The fifth season begins with Hell's Kitchen's most promising group yet: sixteen professional chefs competing for a position at the Borgata in Atlantic City. After Chef Ramsay judges their signature dishes, they face the pressure of the first dinner service, and one must face the ignominy of being the first sent packing.

Season 4 (show/hide)
15	Finale	2008-07-08
The two finalists are faced with the ultimate test at the final dinner service when they must work together with previously eliminated chefs; the winner of the fourth season of the program is determined.
14	2 Chefs Compete	2008-07-01
The 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 their skill. Featuring a special guest appearance by Whoopi Goldberg. Guest stars: Whoopi Goldberg
13	3 Chefs Compete	2008-06-24
The 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 group of surprise guests whom serve each the aspiring chefs a breakfast they must then attempt to recreate. Each of the remaining chefs is given a chance at running the hot plate, but must face tests designed by Chef Ramsay.
12	4 Chefs Compete	2008-06-17
Dinner 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 remaining chefs face what is said to be their toughest challenge yet.
11	5 Chefs Compete	2008-06-10
The aspiring chefs teach the art of gourmet meat preparation to housewives, with the winner of the challenge given one-on-one time with chefs Mark Peel and Ben Ford. The chefs later struggle to complete their most complicated dinner service yet.
10	6 Chefs Compete	2008-06-03
The two teams are combined to create a single team. Each chef is asked to create a dish designed specifically to please Chef Ramsay centered around a single main ingredient. The new unified team struggles to complete its first service together. Two chefs scheme together to plot another's downfall. The winner of the challenge is invited on a very special trip -- a visit to Vegas and a meeting with Rock Harper, the winner of the show's third season. The show's medics are put the test when things once again get a little too hot. One chef goes ballistic when the pressure of the evening's dinner service gets to be just a bit too much. Guest stars: Rock Harper
9	7 Chefs Compete	2008-05-27
A 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 restaurant cleaning. At the evening's dinner service, the teams are required to serve items from menus that they each created. One chef is called out for serving a disgusting extra ingredient in the food -- their own sweat. Chef Ramsay makes an unprecedented move at the evening's elimination.
8	8 Chefs Compete	2008-05-20
The group dynamics are drastically changed when Chef Ramsey asks for a volunteer to switch sides. This week's challenge consists of creating 4 new dishes from 20 ingredients. One chef requires a medic after injuring himself during the challenge.
7	9 Chefs Compete	2008-05-13
The 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 the dorm. Once the dinner ervice is completed, Chef Ramsay must decide on which tastes worse, raw food or a lack or communication within the kitchen.
6	10 Chefs Compete	2008-05-06
A 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 in Hell's Kitchen is anything but sweet. One chef must face Ramsay's wrath when a diner sends back undercooked meat. And in a surprise twist, a new chef joins one of the teams at the episode's elimination ceremony.
5	11 Chefs Compete	2008-04-29
The chefs receive their first challenge, create a gourmet pizza. The winning team will head to Santa Barbara for a gourmet meal, while the losers will be sentenced to taking pizza orders during dinner service and then deliver them, at which one contestant is rushed to the hospital after suffering an accident.
4	12 Chefs Compete	2008-04-22
The 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. One contestant winds up in the hospital after an accident in the kitchen.
3	13 Chefs Compete	2008-04-15
Live chickens awaken the contestants, followed by a challenge of plucking their morning "wake up callers" and creating a family styled dinner out of them.
2	14 Chefs Compete	2008-04-08
The season's first challenge finds the contestants slicing halibut into thin 6 ounce fillets. One member of each team must serve as a maitre d' during the dining service, and one contestant will be eliminated at the shows conclusion.
1	15 Chefs Compete	2008-04-01
Season 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 divided into teams of 'men vs. women' after preparing their signature dish. Gordon will be impressed by most of the entries, but one will make him retch.

Season 3 (show/hide)
11	Day 10 (2)	2007-08-13
The two Hell's Kitchen finalists take opposite approaches in dealing with their staff. Chef Ramsay reviews the proposed dishes and presents the finalists with their own head chef’s jackets in preparation for the final dinner service. At the end of the night, one finalist emerges the winner.
10	Day 10 (1)	2007-08-06
As with the previous seasons, Hell's Kitchen is separated into two sides. Both chefs begin planning for their own side of the restaurant, including decor, staff uniforms and menus. One chooses an eclectic French bistro feel and the other opts for a clean decor with a southern-inspired menu. On one side of Hell's Kitchen, the ideas are flowing. On the other side, each decision is a struggle.
9	Day 9	2007-08-06
Chef Ramsay starts the challenge by having his mother present her own mac 'n cheese and then producing his own more elegant version. Each of the five remaining contestants must take a randomly selected comfort food dish and re-create it as a gourmet version. A new surprise team of judges brings the contestants to tears.
8	Day 8	2007-07-23
It's down to five chefs remaining in the competition as Chef Ramsay merges them into one team. In the next challenge the contestants are competing head to head with individual dishes to impress 100 hungry high school students. One winner (and a contestant of his or her choice) are rewarded with a trip to the Green Valley Ranch resort in Las Vegas. At dinner service, the night goes anything but smoothly as one chef is sent packing in the middle of dinner service.
7	Day 7	2007-07-16
The final six remaining contestants must make appetizers and entrées from leftovers, a challenge Chef Ramsay always gives his chefs to test their creativity. Then the teams must come up with their own menus for the evening's dinner service. At dinner service the diners definitely prefer one team's menu; however, lack of teamwork and poor communication may spell the end for one contestant.
6	Day 6	2007-07-09
With 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 lobster dish. At that evening's dinner service, one team turns in a performance to remembered.
5	Day 5	2007-07-02
For 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.
4	Day 4	2007-06-25
Day 4 tests the palates of the remaining chefs as they compete in a blindfolded taste test. The losers must face a difficult punishment while the winners dine with Chef Ramsay. At the dinner service, the dishes are critiqued and rated by the diners
3	Day 3	2007-06-18
Chef Ramsay orders the 10 remaining contestants to cook breakfast for visiting servicemen and women. Members of the winning team receive a day of R & R, and for the losers it's KP. Then there's another dinner service to prepare that night.
2	Day 2	2007-06-11
Members of the men's and women's teams test their food preparation skills in a fish-related challenge. The winning team is rewarded with some important time outside the kitchen with Gordon Ramsay while the losing team is faced with an almost impossible task.
1	Day 1	2007-06-04
In the season three premiere, twelve Hell's Kitchen chefs begin their journey for the final prize: becoming head chef at the Green Valley Ranch Resort and Spa in Henderson, Nevada. Guest stars: Aaron Song, Bonnie Muirhead, Brad Miller, Eddie Langley, Jen Yemola, Joanna Dunn, Josh Wahler, Julia Williams, Melissa Firpo, Rock Harper, Tiffany Nagel, Vinnie Fama

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11	Day 10 (2)	2006-08-14
Two-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 charge of their own restaurant, completing a dinner service with the help of their former competitors.
10	Day 10	2006-08-14
From the menu to the decor, the two finalists must prove their worth to Chef Ramsay as they are each in charge of their own restaurant, completing a dinner service with the help of their former competitors.
9	Day 9	2006-08-07
The contestants taste Chef Ramsay's signature dish and are given 20 minutes to replicate it. Tension arises among the chefs amidst accusations of cheating.
8	Day 8	2006-07-31
In 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-dollar restaurant at the Red Rock Casino Resort in Las Vegas.
7	Day 7	2006-07-24
In 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 challenge: a trip with Chef Ramsay to get a taste of the restaurant at the Red Rock Casino Resort.
6	Day 6	2006-07-17
In 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 create their own personalized menus.
5	Day 5	2006-07-10
Day 5 commences with Chef Gordon Ramsay giving a lesson to the remaining contestants in the art of culinary flavor while attempting to complete at least one dinner service.
4	Day 4	2006-06-26
Chef 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 the teams are put to the test during a lunch service cooking for a group of highly demanding customers.
3	Day 3	2006-06-19
Chef Gordon Ramsay is frustrated with both teams' work ethic after another lackluster dinner service. Ramsay communicates his experiences on running a successful restaurant to the teams while setting the third night's goal to have a complete dinner service.
2	Day 2	2006-06-12
In this two-hour season premiere, twelve Hell's Kitchen chefs begin their journey for the final prize of an executive chef position at the newly opened Las Vegas casino, Red Rock Casino Resort.
1	Day 1	2006-06-12
In this two-hour season premiere, twelve Hell's Kitchen chefs begin their journey for the final prize of an executive chef position at the newly opened Las Vegas casino, Red Rock Casino Resort.

Season 1 (show/hide)
11	Day 10 (2)	2005-08-01
In 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 concept and menu they designed.
10	Day 10	2005-08-01
It’s down to the final two contestants who have survived the wrath of Ramsay and many disastrous nights at Hell’s Kitchen. Ramsay turns HK over to the battling duo by dividing the restaurant in half – with each wannabe chef choosing their own menu and decor.
9	Day 9	2005-07-25
Three contestants remain and Gordon’s order that they serve an entire dining room becomes too much for one contestant who succumbs to fatigue. The contestants serve their signature dishes, but the teammates suffer from one disastrous performance. Who will create the best dish and who will be sent home without his or her just desserts?
8	Day 8	2005-07-18
Hell's Kitchen opens its eighth night with not only the four contestants left over from the previous night's service, but also the ingredients. The four remaining chefs are given 15 minutes and a tray of leftovers to create a meal that Chef Ramsay considers servable. The winner of the challenge is rewarded with a chance to cook on a live national TV show alongside Ramsay. Jealousy and desperation are eating away at the wannabe chefs and with all of them fighting for themselves, the kitchen feels like a pressure cooker. Who can handle the heat and who gets kicked out of the kitchen?
7	Day 7	2005-07-11
Second half of Two Hour Special. The five remaining contestants learn they are no longer competing as teams, but as individuals who must work together (and against one another) to complete an entire dinner service. The theme of the dinner is “tableside service,” with both the appetizers and dessert prepared tableside. To further complicate matters, there is a power failure, and the filet mignon mysteriously disappears.
6	Day 6	2005-07-11
First Half of Two Hour Special. As the Hell's Kitchen contestants prepare for their sixth dinner service, Chef Ramsay reveals the latest twist – each team will create its own menu consisting of three appetizers, entrees and desserts. Egos and tempers reach a boiling point as the wannabe chefs hustle to get their signature dishes up to Ramsay’s impeccable standard and out to the hungry guests in a timely manner.
5	Day 5	2005-06-27
On the restaurant's fifth night, Hell's Kitchen presents an entire Italian-themed menu. After a tense competition in the afternoon, one team is rewarded with an afternoon outing with Chef Ramsay. Later at the dinner service, the participants' competitive nature comes to a head as one team deliberately sabotages the other, while a contestant makes a decision that shocks both teams.
4	Day 4	2005-06-20
The fourth night in the kitchen finds the remaining chefs cracking under the pressure of Gordon Ramsay and his hot temper as they try to serve up Ramsay's signature dishes at L.A. hotspot Haute Cuisine. A fourth contestant is eliminated from the show.
3	Day 3	2005-06-13
The third night in the kitchen finds the remaining chefs cracking under the pressure of Gordon Ramsay and his hot temper. After barely surviving the opening night of the Hell's Kitchen restaurant and fumbling their way through night two, the remaining contestants have gotten more than a taste of the wrath of Chef Ramsay -- and hungry patrons. As the contestants prepare for their third dinner service, the pressure of Hell's Kitchen is too much for one of the wannabe chefs, who chooses to leave Hell's Kitchen and hang up their apron for good. But the choice is Ramsay's for another unlucky contestant who gets the boot.
2	Day 2	2005-06-06
After barely surviving the opening night of the Hell's Kitchen restaurant, the heat is on as the contestants prepare for their second dinner service. To prepare for the service both teams have a squid cleaning competition as Ramsay overlooks with his watchful eye.
1	Day 1	2005-05-30
Twelve wannabe chefs and restaurateurs compete to impress head chef Gordon Ramsay as he works to open a world-class restaurant in Los Angeles and discover the country's next culinary star.

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