E1 - Hell Heads East

Aired: September 26, 2024

Eighteen contestants set out to impress Chef Ramsay in the Signature Dish Challenge before embarking on their first dinner service.

E2 - The Flame Game

Aired: October 03, 2024

When 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.

E3 - Shucking Hell

Aired: October 10, 2024

Rise 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.

E4 - In a Pickle

Aired: October 17, 2024

Chef Dan Barber joins chef Ramsay to judge the chef's pickling challenge.

E5 - Homesick in Hell

Aired: October 24, 2024

This 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.

E6 - Hell on Wheels

Aired: October 31, 2024

On 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.

E7 - Harmony in Hell

Aired: November 07, 2024

The Yale Whiffenpoofs singing group perform; the chefs must model their expertise and work in harmony for their next challenge...balancing an array of ingredients to create a dish that really sings.

E8 - Get a Clue!

Aired: November 14, 2024

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.

E9 - Lonely in the Kitchen

Aired: November 21, 2024

Teamwork 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.

E10 - A Sticky Situation

Aired: December 05, 2024

The 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.

E11 - A Soap Opera in Hell

Aired: January 02, 2025

The top eight chefs begin the week with an international cuisine challenge; a dinner service honoring guests from charity organizations.

E12 - Black Jacket Time

Aired: January 09, 2025

Gordon 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.

E13 - Five Comedians Walk Into Hell...

Aired: January 16, 2025

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.

E14 - Hell at the Pass

Aired: January 23, 2025

The remaining four chefs are challenged to cook and present a tableside dish; a cutthroat dinner service determines who advances to the final three.

E15 - One Hell of a Ride

Aired: January 30, 2025

The 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.

E16 - Hell's Finish Line

Aired: February 06, 2025

It 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.