Season 30

2026 · 17 episodes

Episodes

1Tim Howard Makes the Save While Eating Spicy Hot WingsTim Howard is a U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team icon and the most capped goalkeeper in the history of the program. With a storied career that includes 13 seasons in the Premier League and two MLS Cup championships, he is perhaps best known for his heroic 16-save masterpiece against Belgium in the 2014 World Cup. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as “The Secretary of Defense” takes on the wings of death and discusses his legendary soccer career, his transition from the field to the broadcast booth, and what Michael Jordan inspired mentality it took to be a world-class shot-stopper.
2Colin Jost Fights Fire With Fire While Eating Spicy WingsColin Jost is an Emmy Award–winning writer and the longest-tenured anchor in the history of Weekend Update on Saturday Night Live. You can catch him in the family-comedy The Breadwinner, set to release in theaters on May 29th. And he hosts new episodes of Pop Culture Jeopardy every weekday on Netflix. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Jost takes on the wings of death and discusses his partnership with Michael Che, adventures in raccoon journalism, and the ultimate Margaritaville order.
3Emily Blunt Is Up to the Challenge While Eating Spicy WingsEmily Blunt is a Golden Globe Award–winning actor with a prolific run in 2026 that includes the Devil Wears Prada 2 and right now, you can catch her in Steven Spielberg's latest sci-fi film, Disclosure Day, set to release in theaters June 12th. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as Blunt takes on the wings of death and discusses iconic movie quotes, life on set with Tom Cruise, and her Mount Rushmore of Emily Blunt movies.
4J Balvin Rides A Heat Rollercoaster While Eating Spicy WingsJ Balvin is a Grammy Award nominated singer-songwriter and one of the most decorated musicians on the planet. A distinguished former Hot Ones guest, as well. He also has a brand new collaborative album, Omerta, alongside Ryan Castro. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as he takes on the wings of death for a second time while discussing being a life long fan of Metallica, his 90s Volkswagen Hatchback Rayo, and gives a travel guide to his hometown of Medellin, Colombia. Stick around for a bonus scene with his bff Andres, who is back for an encore performance against Da Bomb.
5Becky G Conquers the Heat While Eating Spicy WingsBecky G is a global force in pop music, breaking into the industry as a teenager and racking up nine Latin American Music Awards and a spot on the Time 100 along the way. Her documentary, "Rebecca," is on Netflix now, and check out her new single, "Marathon." But how is she with spicy food? Find out as Becky G takes on the wings of death and discusses eating raw chiles as a kid, the many styles of Mexican music, and her love affair with Angel City FC.
6PinkPantheress Needs Ice While Eating Spicy WingsPinkPantheress is a singer-songwriter and producer with multiple Grammy Award nominations to her name, including for her 2025 sophomore mixtape, "Fancy That." You can catch her now on her "An Evening with PinkPantheress" tour. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as she takes on the wings of death and discusses everything from Lily Allen and Dizzee Rascal, to ghost stories and the Saw franchise—and takes on a spicy Hot Ones pub quiz along the way.
7Jesse Eisenberg Defies Doctor's Orders While Eating Spicy WingsJesse Eisenberg is an Academy Award–nominated actor, director, screenwriter, and playwright known for timeless films like The Social Network, Zombieland, and the Now You See Me franchise. Later this year, he's releasing his third feature as a director for an untitled musical comedy from A24. And, you can also catch him as Dort in the upcoming animated film Minions and Monsters, set to release in theaters July 1. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Eisenberg takes on the wings of death and discusses his love of Indiana basketball, the influence of anthropology on his acting, and how ChatGPT prepared him for Hot Ones.
8David Duchovny Lives the Technicolor Universe While Eating Spicy WingsDavid Duchovny is a two-time Golden Globe winner who spent nine seasons chasing aliens as Fox Mulder in The X-Files and another seven playing a self-destructing novelist on Californication. He also has a shelf of published novels, a collection of poetry, and his fourth studio album as a musician, "Prince of Pieces," is set to release on August 13th. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Duchovny takes on the wings of death and discusses the works of Samuel Beckett, Monster-of-the-Week nostalgia, and an MTV Rock N' Jock story for the ages.
9Penélope Cruz Laughs With Abandon While Eating Spicy WingsPenélope Cruz is an Academy Award–winning actress you know from unforgettable roles in films like Volver, Vanilla Sky, Ferrari, and many more. Her latest film though, is the A24 comedy The Invite, directed by Olivia Wilde, in select theaters June 26th and nationwide July 10th. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as Cruz takes on the wings of death and discusses misadventures with Salma Hayek, her fear of driving, and how Bad Bunny convinced her kids that she’s cool.
10Millie Bobby Brown Petitions Da Bomb While Eating Spicy WingMillie Bobby Brown is an actress, producer, and the founder of Florence by Mills. She first braved the Hot Ones gauntlet in 2022 and has since closed the book on a decade as Eleven in the smash hit Stranger Things. Now, she's back as Victorian London's sharpest sleuth in Enola Holmes 3, available on Netflix. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as Millie takes on the wings of death (again!) and discusses raising farm animals, the secrets to a great spag bol, and the art of looking terrified on camera. Also: a special cameo from her Enola Holmes co-star, Louis Partridge!
11Marcello Hernández Wants to Throw Hands While Eating Spicy WingsMarcello Hernández is a stand-up comedian, actor, and staple cast member on Saturday Night Live. Check out his debut comedy special, "American Boy," streaming now on Netflix, and look out for his buddy comedy with Kevin Hart, "72 Hours," launching on Netflix on July 24. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Hernández takes on the wings of death and discusses iconic SNL sketches, Miami hijinks, and the dominance of Dominican baseball players.
12Tom Holland and Jon Bernthal Team Up While Eating Spicy WingsTom Holland and Jon Bernthal share the screen in not one, but two, of the year's most anticipated films. Catch them both in Spider Man: Brand New Day premiering in theatres July 31st. They’re also starring in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey in theaters now. But how are they with spicy food? Find out as the two illustrious Hot Ones alums return to the table with Sean Evans to discuss the enduring appeal of Spider-Man, accents, theater superstitions, life advice, and behind-the-scenes memories from being on set together.
13JISOO Is the Queen of Spice While Eating Spicy WingsJISOO is a global pop icon and actress who rose to worldwide prominence as a member of BLACKPINK and is now forging a path entirely her own. Her highly anticipated new music is on the way so be sure to lookout for it. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as JISOO takes on the wings of death and discusses spicy tteokbokki, scary movies, nicknames, and much more.
14Callum Turner Keeps It Simple While Eating Spicy WingsCallum Turner is an actor you know from indies like Green Room and Tramps, as well as the mega-franchise Fantastic Beasts, George Clooney's The Boys in the Boat, and the Spielberg-produced Masters of the Air. Now, you can catch him in the Will Gluck–-directed romantic comedy, One Night Only, which is set to release in theaters on August 7th. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Turner takes on the wings of death and discusses era-spanning film recommendations, Stamford Bridge memories, and the joys of sticky toffee pudding.
15Dave Franco Throws Caution to the Wind While Eating Spicy WingDave Franco spent the better part of two decades bouncing between studio comedies and prestige indies. He's an actor, producer, director and you can catch him starring in the brand new comedy Idiots, which is set to release in theaters on August 28th. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Dave defends the merits of the title “The Shitheads”, explains what it’s like being a cat dad, and breaks down the logistics of spending 10 hours prosthetically attached to his wife.
16Caleb Williams Has Ice in His Veins While Eating Spicy WingsChicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams marks the beginning of the 2026 NFL season with this Hot Ones Football Kickoff Special! Willams is a Heisman Trophy award winner and the #1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Last year, he led the Bears to their first division title in nearly a decade, and he's currently the cover athlete for Madden 27. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as the "Iceman" takes on the wings of death and discusses obscure football lingo, the science of clutch performance, and what he's learned from some of the game's greatest quarterbacks.
17Rob Gronkowski Breaks the Gronk-O-Meter While Eating Spicy WingsRob Gronkowski is a four-time Super Bowl champion and widely considered one of the most dominant tight ends in NFL history. After a legendary career defined by game-changing plays alongside Tom Brady and his iconic "Gronk Spike" he has seamlessly transitioned from the gridiron to one of sports entertainment's most beloved personalities. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as the future Hall of Famer returns for his rematch vs the wings of death to discuss his storied career, break down what the "Gronk-O-Meter" is, and reveal what it truly takes to maintain a champion's mindset.