Hell's Kitchen (US)

Head Chefs Only

TV-14

Chef Ramsay is focusing his search on one specific group: Head Chefs Only! This talented crop of chefs will come from all ages, backgrounds, culinary specialties, and restaurant types. But whether that restaurant is a tiny mom-and-pop shop or sports a large fine-dining brigade, these chefs are used to calling the shots. Line cooks need not apply. And with such proven leaders in his kitchen, Chef Ramsay is setting the bar higher than ever before. The challenges...tougher. The opinions...stronger. The drama...louder. These alpha head chefs will battle it out in the ultimate ego blender to prove they have the culinary skills and leadership mettle to command Chef Ramsay’s kitchen.

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16 Episodes

Hell Heads East
E1
Hell Heads EastFeatures 18 head chefs competing in challenges and dinner services at Foxwoods Resort Casino. Chef Ramsay sets high expectations for these proven leaders. Signature dish challenge precedes first dinner service on the East Coast location.
The Flame Game
E2
The Flame GameWhen 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.
Shucking Hell
E3
Shucking HellRise 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.
In a Pickle
E4
In a PickleThis week, the chefs are in a pickle. It is time for a shakeup in the Red and Blue Kitchens. When Michelin-Starred Chef, Dan Barber, joins Chef Ramsay to judge the chef's pickling challenge, some dishes will shine while others go sour. Then, the pressure is on when dinner service guests nearly go hungry.
Homesick in Hell
E5
Homesick in HellThis 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.
Hell on Wheels
E6
Hell on WheelsOn 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.
Harmony in Hell
E7
Harmony in HellAfter a special performance by the Yale Whiffenpoofs a cappella group, the chefs must create a harmonious dish that balances various ingredients. Later, a high-stakes dinner service puts one chef's future on the line.
Get a Clue!
E8
Get a Clue!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.
Lonely in the Kitchen
E9
Lonely in the KitchenTeamwork 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.
A Sticky Situation
E10
A Sticky SituationThe 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.
A Soap Opera in Hell
E11
A Soap Opera in HellThe top eight chefs begin the week with an international cuisine challenge; a dinner service honoring guests from charity organizations.
Black Jacket Time
E12
Black Jacket TimeGordon Ramsay announces this week determines which chefs will receive one of the coveted black jackets; the chefs must use their creativity and pull out all the stops to attempt to stand out from the pack.
Five Comedians Walk Into Hell...
E13
Five Comedians Walk Into Hell...Each chef must teach a comedian how to prepare a signature chef Ramsay recipe; the final five must prove they have what it takes to proceed to the final four.
Hell at the Pass
E14
Hell at the PassThe remaining four chefs are challenged to cook and present a tableside dish; a cutthroat dinner service determines who advances to the final three.
One Hell of a Ride
E15
One Hell of a RideThe three finalists are visited by their loved ones, receive a makeover, and visit Hell's Kitchen Foxwoods for the first time; each of the finalists is assigned to a sous chef to help curate a personalized and showstopping five-course meal.
Hell's Finish Line
E16
Hell's Finish LineIt 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.