Hot Ones - Season 20

First aired: 1/26/2023 12 episodes

Episodes

1. Anna Kendrick Gets the Giggles While Eating Spicy Wings

Aired: 1/26/2023

Anna Kendrick is an Academy–, Emmy–, and, Tony Award–nominated actress whose resume includes everything from acclaimed Broadway performances, to beloved indie films and record-shattering movie franchises. Her latest project is the psychological thriller Alice, Darling, which is currently playing in AMC Theaters nationwide. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as the Hollywood icon takes on the wings of death and discusses David Letterman, mac and cheese, and the enduring appeal of films from the 1940s.

2. Bryan Cranston Fully Commits While Eating Spicy Wings

Aired: 2/2/2023

Bryan Cranston is a six-time Emmy Award–winning actor you know from acclaimed Broadway performances, films that include 2013's Best Picture Argo, and iconic TV shows like Malcolm in the Middle and Breaking Bad. He also stars in the highly anticipated second season of the crime drama Your Honor, now airing on Showtime. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as he makes his triumphant return to the Hot Ones table and takes on the wings of death with Sean Evans. Along the way, he discusses his love affair with the Dodgers, behind-the-scenes Breaking Bad stories, and the keys to being a committed actor.

3. Lenny Kravitz Stays Cool While Eating Spicy Wings

Aired: 2/9/2023

Lenny Kravitz is a four-time Grammy Award–winning singer-songwriter and one of the seminal rock artists of his generation, selling more than 40 million records worldwide over the course of his storied music career. You can also catch him starring alongside Jennifer Lopez in the new film Shotgun Wedding, which is now available on Prime Video. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Kravitz takes on the wings of death and talks about hitting the studio with Jay Z, the behind-the-scenes of the Super Bowl halftime show, and his daughter Zoë Kravitz's iconic episode.

4. Austin Butler Searches for Comfort While Eating Spicy Wings

Aired: 2/16/2023

Austin Butler is a Golden Globe Award–winning actor who is up for an Oscar in this year's Best Actor category for his performance in Elvis, the acclaimed Baz Luhrmann-directed biopic. You can also catch him in the war drama miniseries Masters of the Air, coming soon to Apple+, as well as the highly anticipated Dune sequel later this year. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Butler takes on the wings of death and discusses behind-the-scenes stories with Quentin Tarantino, acting alongside Denzel Washington, and his ultimate comfort food.

5. LL COOL J Needs Some Milk While Eating Spicy Wings

Aired: 2/23/2023

LL COOL J is a two-time Grammy Award–winning artist, rap trailblazer, and recent inductee to the Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame. He's also got decades of TV and film credits to his name, from NCIS to Any Given Sunday, and is the founder of Rock the Bells, a media company and Sirius Radio Channel celebrating classic hip-hop. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as the living legend takes on the wings of death and discusses making history with Rick Rubin, the iconic 2023 Grammys performance, and the story behind one of his wildest lyrics.

6. Jenna Ortega Doesn’t Flinch While Eating Spicy Wings

Aired: 3/2/2023

Jenna Ortega is a Golden Globe-nominated actor you know from acclaimed films like X and The Fallout, as well as the massive global Netflix hit Wednesday. She also stars in Scream VI, the latest chapter in the iconic slasher franchise, which is set to release in theaters March 10th. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as Ortega takes on the wings of death and discusses the genius of Tim Burton, tired Gen-Z tropes, and the art of a good horror chase scene.

7. Pedro Pascal Cries from His Head While Eating Spicy Wings

Aired: 3/9/2023

Pedro Pascal is an actor you know from a string of massive global hits over the last decade, including Game of Thrones, Narcos, and The Last of Us. Currently, he stars in the much anticipated third season of The Mandalorian, streaming now on Disney+. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Pascal takes on the wings of death and talks about epic on-screen deaths, working with Baby Yoda, and his unapologetic take on Mexican food in New York City.

8. Niall Horan Gets the Shakes While Eating Spicy Wings

Aired: 3/16/2023

Niall Horan is a pop hitmaker who is currently a first-time coach on NBC's The Voice, which is currently airing on Mondays and Tuesdays. His latest single is called "Heaven," and his newly announced album "The Show" —set to drop on June 9th—is available for pre-order now. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Niall takes on the wings of death and discusses Irish pub anthems, hanging with Lewis Capaldi, and hijinks with former One Direction bandmate Liam Payne.

9. Bob Odenkirk Has a Fire in His Belly While Eating Spicy Wings

Aired: 3/23/2023

Bob Odenkirk is an actor and writer whose resume includes everything from the pioneering sketch comedy series Mr. Show, to Breaking Bad and an acclaimed performance as Jimmy McGill in Better Call Saul. You can also catch him starring in his latest project, Lucky Hank, a new comedy-drama TV series on AMC. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Odenkirk takes on the wings of death and discusses his Chicago roots, Saturday Night Live memories, and the art of comedy.

10. Florence Pugh Sweats from Her Eyebrows While Eating Spicy Wings

Aired: 3/30/2023

Florence Pugh is an Academy Award–nominated actor with an ever-growing list of acclaimed performances, from Lady MacBeth to Black Widow, Little Women, Midsommar, and many more. You can also catch her starring alongside Morgan Freeman in her latest film, A Good Person, now playing in theaters worldwide. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as Flo takes on the wings of death and discusses eating spicy mac and cheese in the MCU, the best pub in Oxford, and the perfect cup of tea.

11. Kieran Culkin Fires Sean While Eating Spicy Wings

Aired: 4/6/2023

Kieran Culkin is an Emmy-nominated actor you know as Roman Roy on the riveting HBO drama Succession, now in its fourth and final season. He's also a celebrated film and theater star with credits like Igby Goes Down and multiple productions of This Is Our Youth. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Culkin takes on the wings of death and discusses Stone Cold Steve Austin, his favorite classic Nintendo games, and the competitiveness of Michael Cera.

12. Jake Gyllenhaal Gets a Leg Cramp While Eating Spicy Wings

Aired: 4/13/2023

Jake Gyllenhaal is an Academy Award-nominated actor whose resume includes everything from box-office shattering franchise films, to chilling psychological thrillers, to West End productions and the Broadway stage. His latest project is the Guy Ritchie-directed action-thriller, The Covenant, which is set to release in theaters April 21. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Gyllenhaal takes on the wings of death and discusses Sean’s mannerisms, experiencing altitude sickness with Josh Brolin, and his many iconic roles.