Hell's Kitchen: The American Dream
Eighteen diverse contestants have arrived from all over America to follow their dream to work for Chef Gordon Ramsay. Throughout the season, these aspiring restaurateurs will brave Ramsay and his fiery command of the kitchen as he puts the competitors through a brutal set of challenges and an intense culinary academy. The contestants must prove they possess the right combination of ingredients to survive the competit
Season 22 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Eighteen diverse contestants travel from all over America to follow their dream of working for Chef Gordon Ramsay.
- Competitors must brave Ramsay and his fiery command of the kitchen during an intense culinary academy.
- Contestants endure a brutal set of challenges designed to test their culinary skills.
- The ultimate goal of the competition is to win a life-changing grand prize and become the next Head Chef of Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen Las Vegas.
Season overview
Eighteen diverse contestants have arrived from all over America to follow their dream to work for Chef Gordon Ramsay. Throughout the season, these aspiring restaurateurs will brave Ramsay and his fiery command of the kitchen as he puts the competitors through a brutal set of challenges and an intense culinary academy. The contestants must prove they possess the right combination of ingredients to survive the competition. Ultimately, only one person will come out on top to win a life-changing grand prize and become the next Head Chef of Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen Las Vegas, which is noted as one of the busiest restaurants in the country.
Episode Guide
Season 22 Progress Shield
The Dream Begins
Sep 28, 2023 · 44 min
Contestants compete in the signature dish challenge after being divided into two teams.
Tad Overwhelming
Oct 5, 2023 · 44 min
When the contestants must deliberate on which chef makes the best scallops, tensions run high. A rocky first dinner service for both teams involves raw meat and bad communication.
Citizens of Hell's Kitchen
Oct 12, 2023 · 44 min
The contestants serve an All-American brunch to new American citizens. Disaster strikes when raw chicken and cold steak are served but one team reigns supreme and is rewarded with
Gimme an H!
Oct 19, 2023 · 44 min
The contestants must create elevated American comfort food dishes.
Just Bring the DARN Fish!
Oct 26, 2023 · 44 min
The chefs must identify mystery proteins as quickly as possible; a dinner service attended by actor Dolph Lundgren and singer Paula Abdul.
Fusion Confusion
Nov 2, 2023 · 44 min
The chefs go head-to-head in a soccer-themed fusion cuisine challenge with soccer legend Alexi Lalas; fusion chef Tony Messina guest judges; the chefs compete on a chaotic dinner s
All Up in Your Grills
Nov 9, 2023 · 44 min
An intense barbecue challenge judged by pit master Aaron Franklin; a star-studded dinner service.
Cooking for Your Life
Nov 16, 2023 · 44 min
Tensions rise as the chefs face their most difficult challenge yet -- communication; the contestants must cook one of the top five cuisines in America, but the challenge gets turne
More Bang for Your Buck
Nov 30, 2023 · 44 min
Revered chef and restauranteur Suzanne Goin rates the chefs' dishes; dinner service featuring guests actress Elodie Yung and influencer Liza Koshy.
The Pastabilities Are Endless
Dec 7, 2023 · 44 min
Olympic champion Jordan Chiles shows the chefs how to find balance in a gymnastics-themed challenge while they are tasked to impress guest judge, Chef Evan Funke with four signatur
A Hellish Food Fight
Dec 14, 2023 · 44 min
The infamous blind food taste test returns with a new out-of-this-world challenge. During dinner service, problems with scallops and soufflés reveal the differences between leaders
A Hell's Kitchen Special Delivery
Jan 4, 2024 · 44 min
It is time for Chef Ramsay to hand out the legendary black jackets. Determined to win the coveted black jacket, the chefs play a high stakes game of craps to determine the dishes t
#HellishHangover
Jan 11, 2024 · 44 min
During dinner service, the chefs attempt to impress guests with renowned influence including, actors Kate Flannery, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Gavin Rossdale and Bob the Drag Queen; Gordon
Don't Be Fooled
Jan 18, 2024 · 44 min
During dinner service, the chefs are put to the test to see if they have the attention to detail it takes to run a kitchen -- with a few tricks thrown in by chef Ramsay; guest judg
And Then There Were Two
Jan 25, 2024 · 44 min
The pressure is on, as the Hell's Kitchen finale closes in! The final three contestants face their last challenge before the final dinner service by impressing guest chefs Brian Ma
One Hell of an American Dream
Jan 25, 2024 · 44 min
The final two contestants battle to the crown when they are tasked with designing a menu for their kitchen and showing Chef Ramsay they have what it takes to be his head chef. Fina