Rookies vs. Veterans

Season 18, Episode 1 TV-14 CC HD CC SD

For the first time ever on HELL’S KITCHEN, Chef Gordon Ramsay invites eight previous contestants back to the kitchen to battle against eight ambitious rookies for a chance at a life-changing grand prize: an Executive Chef position at the world’s first Gordon Ramsay Hell’s Kitchen Restaurant at Caesars Palace Las Vegas. In the first challenge of the season, the rookie chefs will cook up the best versions of their signature dishes within 45 minutes, while the veterans will attempt to create the same dishes, foregoing the making of their own signatures in the process. The winning team will be rewarded with a first-class meal at restaurant Charcoal and will be joined by Chef Ramsay, while the losers must prep the kitchen for dinner service the next day.

A Fond Farewell

Season 18, Episode 2 TV-14 CC HD CC SD

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.

Hell's Riders

Season 18, Episode 3 TV-14 CC HD CC SD

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.

Hell Freezes Over

Season 18, Episode 4 TV-14 CC HD CC SD

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.

Fish Out of Water

Season 18, Episode 5 TV-14 CC HD CC SD

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.

Hot Potato

Season 18, Episode 6 TV-14 CC HD CC SD

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.

Last Chef Standing

Season 18, Episode 7 TV-14 CC HD CC SD

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.

One Hell of a Party

Season 18, Episode 8 TV-14 CC HD CC SD

The final 10 chefs are surprised when Ramsay brings in his daughter to celebrate her Sweet 16; each chef must create a worthy dish to be served at her party; a dinner service; an elimination.

What Happens in Vegas...

Season 18, Episode 9 TV-14 CC HD CC SD

The nine remaining chefs must prepare authentic Chinese dishes; chef Shirley Chung is a guest judge; the winning team earns a trip to Las Vegas; a dinner service.

Poor Trev

Season 18, Episode 10 TV-14 CC HD CC SD

The dining room gets an Italian transformation for the blind taste test; 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.

Devilish Desserts

Season 18, Episode 11 TV-14 CC SD CC HD

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.

Break On Through

Season 18, Episode 12 TV-14 CC HD CC SD

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.

An Episode of Firsts

Season 18, Episode 13 TV-14 CC HD CC SD

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.

What's Your Motto?

Season 18, Episode 14 TV-14 CC HD CC SD

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.

A Rollercoaster Ride

Season 18, Episode 15 TV-14 CC HD CC SD

The Grand Finale

Season 18, Episode 16 TV-14 CC HD CC SD

Sneak Peek

Season 18, Episode 101 TV-14 CC HD CC SD

Gordon Ramsay talks about bringing series Veterans and Rookies to cook against each other.