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S5·E1 Taraji P. Henson Needs a Stunt Double to Eat Spicy Wings

Core Aired January 18, 2018
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Synopsis

Hot Ones is back, and it's hotter than ever. In the Season 5 premiere, actress Taraji P. Henson—whose roles include bad-b*tch extraordinaire Cookie Lyon on Empire—becomes the first brave celebrity to battle the all-new wings of death. But not everything goes according to plan: After breaking down her Mary J. Blige–approved chili recipe and explaining what Cookie would make of Cardi B, Taraji pulls one of the most unorthodox moves in Hot Ones history, calling in some extra muscle—and a little whiskey—to tame the rising flames.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 5 Episode 1 of Hot Ones air?

Season 5, Episode 1 ('Taraji P. Henson Needs a Stunt Double to Eat Spicy Wings') originally aired on January 18, 2018.

How long is Season 5 Episode 1 ('Taraji P. Henson Needs a Stunt Double to Eat Spicy Wings')?

The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for Hot Ones.

What happens in Hot Ones Season 5 Episode 1?

Hot Ones is back, and it's hotter than ever. In the Season 5 premiere, actress Taraji P. Henson—whose roles include bad-b*tch extraordinaire Cookie Lyon on Empire—becomes the first brave celebrity to battle the all-new wings of death. But not everything goes according to plan: After breaking down he...

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