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Here are the best ‘Hot Ones’ episodes for you to binge

There are truly an absurd number of celebrity talk shows. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,The Ellen DeGeneres Show,The Late Late Show With James Cordenthe list goes on. However, one talk show currently stands head and shoulders above the rest: Hot Ones.

Online food culture mag First We Feast produces Hot Ones, a web talk showthat features various celebrities ranging from musicians to actors. The stars work their way through 10 progressively hotter wings as they answer questions. This premise alone makes the show more engaging than its competition. Moreover, Hot Ones host Sean Evans, whos universally respected for his ability to handle spice, also stands out as an interviewer. He has a well-earned reputation of being a rare master interviewer because of his unique, personal questions that often impress his guests.

Now well into its 10th season, Hot Ones boasts iconic, hilarious episodes that have spawned countless memes, touched on huge pop culture moments, and . However, First We Feasts hundreds of videos can be overwhelming, so weve sifted through the channel and narrowed its selection down to the 10 most entertaining interviews.

Here is a ranked list of the best Hot Ones episodes you should watch.

Best Hot Onesepisodes on YouTube

Welcome to the wild and wooly world ofHot Ones, the show with hot questions and even hotter wings. Buckle up and get ready to enjoy watching even the most glamorous celebrity A-listers crumble beneath the power of hot sauce.

1) Key & Peele

Spicy guest quote: Sean, go to hell.

Full episode: Key & Peele Lose Their Minds Eating Spicy Wings

Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele of are two of the most hysterical artists of our time. Luckily for us, their highly entertaining brand of absurdity only gets exacerbated by hot wings. In thisHot Ones episode, the comedy duo gets weirder and weirder as they chat about everything from Barack Obama to Chernobyl. Additionally, they even assume the roles of some of their most beloved Key & Peele charactersincluding Keys famed .

2) Eric Andre

Spicy guest quote: Are you fuckin out of your mind? This is a nightmare.

Full episode: Eric Andre Turns Into Tay Zonday While Eating Spicy Wings

Key and Peele may be a wild pair, but Eric Andre takes the cake for being the most chaotic person to ever walk the Earth. Hes known for The Eric Andre Show,his that shamelessly pushes the boundaries of guests comfort zones. Andres presence onHot Onesis no different. While he starts off atypically chill, he slowly morphs into his wild onscreen persona as he enters a state of hot sauce deliriumleading him to truly fly off the handle by the end of the interview.

3) Vince Staples

Spicy guest quote: Ashy ass hot sauce That shit tastes like poison.

Full episode: Vince Staples Delivers Hot Takes While Eating Spicy Wings

West Coast is naturally hilarious. Every single thing that comes out of his mouth is organically funny, and hes constantly ready to deliver witty commentary on . Moreover, Staples is a self-proclaimed wing connoisseur, and he proves it on this Hot Ones episode, assessing each sauce with the flair of a master chef. This episode features an engaging chat about Snoop Doggs youth football league, toxic gamers, and more.

4) Kristen Bell

Spicy guest quote: Thats my review Thats hot.

Full episode: Kristen Bell Ponders Morality While Eating Spicy Wings

Following up an impressive Hot Ones run from her husband Dax Shepard (theyre actually the first couple to be featured on the show), Kristen Bell is determined to beat her husband in terms of handling the spice. She remains unfazed by the flames as she discusses the power of fandom in television, schools of philosophy from The Good Place, and being embarrassed in front of Jay-Z. Bell is another bright personality whos delightful to watch in this one-of-a-kind talk show.

5) Gordon Ramsay

Spicy guest quote: Shit. Fucking hell Every hole in my bodys fucking stinging right now.

Full episode: Gordon Ramsay Savagely Critiques Spicy Wings

Gordon Ramsay, professional roaster of food, is an intimidating person to feed, and the master chef doesnt hold back throughout his interview. Critiquing and complementing each wing as he sees fit, Ramsay shares colorful stories of his illustrious life. However, not even illicit shark fin trading and lunch with Russian President Vladimir Putin hold a candle to the real entertainment in this episode. There really is nothing funnier than seeing a legend like Ramsay have one of the most dramatic spice-induced meltdowns of any Hot Ones guest.

6) Desus & Mero

Spicy guest quote:Theres something ironic about dying from eating chicken during Black History Month.

Full episode: Desus and Mero Get Smacked By Spicy Wings

Like Key and Peele, Desus and Mero are a fun-loving duo with unbeatable chemistrySean Evans barely has to host in this episode. The rapid-fire jokes never cease as this infectiously joyful pair display the same energy they bring to . This hilarity-packed episode touches on comedy in the age of P.C. culture, Desus and Mero getting banned from the VMAs, and the .

7) Paul Rudd

Spicy guest quote:Its like breathing in dry ice.

Full episode: Paul Rudd Does a Historic Dab While Eating Spicy Wings

This Hot Ones episode is extra famous because of one much-memed snippet. However, the whole interview is enjoyable because of Paul Rudds genuinely sweet, likable disposition. He interviews Sean Evans just as much as Evans questions him. They discuss everything from Ant-Man killing Thanos by crawling up his butt to working with Beyonc. Also, Rudd charitably teaches us how to make any picture look like it features a bare human butt. Thank you, Paul Rudd.

8) Charlize Theron

Spicy guest quote:I hate my tongue right now. If I could pull it out, I would.

Full episode: Charlize Theron Takes a Rorschach Test While Eating Spicy Wings

Few could ever hope to embody the effortless grace and glam of Charlize Theron, much less her eloquence, humility, and charisma. This Hot Ones episode dives into the actresss fascinating life as she teaches Sean Evans Afrikaans swear words and analyzes the shifting landscape of entertainment journalism and the film industry. Also, the title isnt clickbaitTheron does indeed take a Rorschach test at the end of the interview. Its great.

9) Guy Fieri

Spicy guest quote:Got a little eyeball sweat going.

Full episode: Guy Fieri Becomes the Mayor of Spicy Wings

Check out this episode to meet the real Guy Fieri, the man behind the memesand to realize youve probably been pronouncing his name wrong for years. Well aware of his iconic meme status, Fieri proves himself to be a grounded, cheery guy with goofy dad energy and a dry sense of humor to boot. Perhaps the least fazed by spice of any of Sean Evans guests, Fieri gets through all 10 hot wings without taking a sip of milk or waterfurther cementing his status as the stuff of legend.

10) Billie Eilish

Spicy guest quote:Im sorry. I cant. I cant. I cant. I can! I can. I cant. I can! No, I cant. I really cant.

Full episode: Billie Eilish Freaks Out While Eating Spicy Wings

Billie Eilish is widely known and loved for her down-to-earth aura and generally relatable personality. The youngestHot Ones guest at the time of her interview, Eilish enthusiastically talked with Sean Evans about awful high school talent shows, sibling squabbles, proper thrifting techniques, and more. Most amusingly, she has a truly spectacular reaction to not being able to handle the spiceone undoubtedly worthy of 2019s reigning queen of teens.

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