Hot Ones Versus: 2025
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Picks up essential narrative continuity directly following the events of Hot Ones Versus Season 1.
- Character alliances, factions, and personal loyalties undergo significant shifts under escalating stakes.
- Addresses unresolved cliffhangers and thematic mysteries introduced during previous seasons.
- Establishes the primary seasonal conflict that drives serialized character arcs toward the finale.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
Squid Game’s Lee Jung-jae vs. Lee Byung-hun
Jan 14, 2025 · 16 min
Lee Jung-jae and Lee Byung-hun are the leads of Netflix’s global smash Squid Game. But today, these co-stars will have two choices: Tell the truth, or suffer the wrath of the Last
Keke Palmer vs. SZA vs. Issa Rae
Jan 21, 2025 · 13 min
Keke Palmer and SZA are the stars of the new comedy One Of Them Days - produced by Issa Rae. But today, these friends and collaborators will have two choices: Tell the truth, or su
WWE Superstars Drew McIntyre vs. Sheamus
Jan 28, 2025 · 16 min
WWE Superstars Drew McIntyre and Sheamus have been battling in the squared circle for over 20 years. But today, these best friends will have two choices: Tell the truth, or suffer
Severance’s Adam Scott vs. Patricia Arquette
Feb 4, 2025 · 22 min
Adam Scott and Patricia Arquette are the stars of the hit series Severance on AppleTV+. But today, these co-stars will have two choices: Tell the truth, or suffer the wrath of the
Anthony Mackie vs. Danny Ramirez
Feb 25, 2025 · 15 min
Anthony Mackie and Danny Ramirez can be seen showcasing their superpowers as Captain American and The Falcon latest Marvel adventure Captain America: Brave New World. But today, th
Paul Wesley vs. Ian Somerhalder
Mar 4, 2025 · 16 min
Paul Wesley and Ian Somerhalder entertained fans for eight seasons as the Salvatore brothers on the smash hit The Vampire Diaries. But today, these best friends will have two choic
Doechii vs. DJ Miss Milan
Mar 7, 2025 · 15 min
Doechii and DJ Miss Milan have toured the world together performing the Grammy award-winning mixtape Alligator Bites Never Heal. Today, these friends have two choices: Tell the tru
Christina Ricci vs. Melanie Lynskey
Mar 11, 2025 · 15 min
Christina Ricci and Melanie Lynskey are both multiple time Emmy nominees that can currently be seen on Showtime's Yellowjackets. But today, these co-stars will have two choices: Te
Asif Ali vs. Poorna Jagannathan vs. Saagar Shaikh
Mar 14, 2025 · 13 min
Asif Ali, Poorna Jagannathan and Saagar Shaikh can be seen in Deli Boys, now streaming on Hulu. Today, these co-stars have two choices: Tell the truth, or suffer the wrath of the L
Hailee Steinfeld vs. Michael B. Jordan
Apr 1, 2025 · 15 min
Hailee Steinfeld is an Oscar nominated actress currently starring alongside box office heavyweight Michael B Jordan in the new film, “Sinners,” hitting theaters April 18. But today
Kathryn Hahn vs. Seth Rogen
Apr 8, 2025 · 15 min
Kathryn Hahn and Seth Rogen are the Emmy-nominated stars of “The Studio” on Apple TV+. But today, these co-stars will have two choices: Tell the truth, or suffer the wrath of the L
Liv Morgan vs. Dominik Mysterio
Apr 15, 2025 · 15 min
Liv Morgan and Dominik Mysterio are the hottest couple in the WWE. But today, these superstars will have two choices: Tell the truth, or suffer the wrath of the Last Dab. Whoever e
Viola Davis vs. Julius Tennon
Apr 22, 2025 · 18 min
EGOT winner Viola Davis has been happily married to her husband and producing partner Julius Tennon for over twenty years. Together they can be seen in the new film, G20, now strea
Lauren Cohan vs. Jeffrey Dean Morgan
May 13, 2025 · 16 min
Lauren Cohan and Jeffrey Dean Morgan have been entertaining fans of the Walking Dead universe as Maggie and Negan for over a decade. Together they can currently be seen in the late
Nick Kroll vs. Jason Mantzoukas
May 20, 2025 · 18 min
Nick Kroll and Jason Mantzoukas are comedic geniuses known for such classic series as “Kroll Show” and “The League.” Together they can be seen in the final season of “Big Mouth” on
Rob McElhenney vs. Charlie Day vs. Glenn Howerton
Jun 10, 2025 · 16 min
Rob McElhenney, Charlie Day, and Glenn Howerton are the comedic masterminds behind the longest running live action sitcom in TV history, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. But toda
Rob Gronkowski vs. Danny Amendola
Jun 20, 2025 · 14 min
Rob Gronkowski and Danny Amendola are retired NFL stars that played together on the New England Patriots. Today, these former teammates have two choices: Tell the truth, or suffer
Charlize Theron vs. Uma Thurman
Jun 24, 2025 · 11 min
Charlize Theron and Uma Thurman are two of the biggest stars in Hollywood history with a slew of iconic roles and classic films between them. They can be seen together for the firs
Ashanti vs. Nelly
Jul 15, 2025 · 17 min
Ashanti and Nelly are the Grammy-winning power couple with a slew of chart topping hits between them. They can be seen together in their new Peacock reality series “Nelly & Ashanti
Alison Brie vs. Dave Franco
Jul 22, 2025 · 18 min
Alison Brie and Dave Franco are a Hollywood power couple with dozens of hits to their names and a new horror film “Together” hitting theaters July 30th. But today, these spouses wi
Bowen Yang vs. Matt Rogers
Jul 29, 2025 · 16 min
Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers are the hilarious comedy duo behind the award winning “Las Culturistas” podcast. Together, they can be seen hosting the television debut of the "Las Cult
Jake Shane vs. Coco Jones
Aug 1, 2025 · 16 min
Jake Shane is a comedian and host of the hit podcast "Therapuss with Jake Shane," and Coco Jones is a Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and actress you probably know from her work
Laufey vs. Clairo
Aug 5, 2025 · 14 min
Laufey and Clairo are two of the most talented singer-songwriters of their generation. Both artists are currently on tour and you can check out Laufey’s new album “A Matter of Time
Joe Jonas vs. Nick Jonas vs. Kevin Jonas
Aug 12, 2025 · 16 min
Nick, Joe, and Kevin Jonas are the Grammy nominated siblings that make up one of the biggest pop groups in the world - The Jonas Brothers. But today, these brothers will have two c
Jenna Ortega vs. the Wednesday cast
Aug 26, 2025 · 14 min
Emmy nominee Jenna Ortega, Emma Myers, Joy Sunday, Georgie Farmer and Luis Guzman are the stars of Netflix’s global smash Wednesday. But today, these cast mates will have two choic
Damar Hamlin vs. Taylor Rapp
Sep 2, 2025 · 14 min
Damar Hamlin and Taylor Rapp have been playing together on the Buffalo Bills since 2023. Today, these teammates have two choices: Tell the truth, or suffer the wrath of the Last Da
Paige DeSorbo vs. Hannah Berner
Sep 23, 2025 · 13 min
Paige DeSorbo and Hannah Berner are the hilarious duo behind the wildly popular Giggly Squad podcast. But today, these best friends will have two choices: Tell the truth, or suffer
Chris O'Donnell and Jessica Capshaw vs. Kenneth Choi and Oliver Stark
Oct 3, 2025 · 10 min
Chris O'Donnell, Jessica Capshaw, Kenneth Choi and Oliver Stark are all a part of the 9-1-1 universe, starring in 9-1-1 Nashville and 9-1-1. Today, these actors have two choices: T
Adam Richman vs. Andrew Zimmern
Oct 7, 2025 · 17 min
Adam Richman and Andrew Zimmern are two titans of television that helped define the food travel genre. But today, these best friends will have two choices: Tell the truth, or suffe
Rhett vs. Link
Oct 21, 2025 · 18 min
Rhett and Link are childhood best friends that have become one of the great comedy duos in Internet history. They can be seen together in season two of their series Wonderhole on Y
Good Morning America’s Michael Strahan vs. Robin Roberts vs. George Stephanopoulos
Oct 28, 2025 · 15 min
Michael Strahan, Robin Roberts, and George Stephanopoulos are the Emmy-winning anchors of Good Morning America. But today, these best friends will have two choices: Tell the truth,
TXT (투모로우바이투게더)
Nov 11, 2025 · 15 min
Yeonjun, Soobin, Beomgyu, Taehyun, and Hueningkai make up the global smash K-Pop group TXT (투모로우바이투게더). But today, these bandmates will have two choices: Tell the truth, or suffer
Jinkx Monsoon vs. BenDeLaCreme
Nov 25, 2025 · 18 min
Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme have been entertaining audiences together since their days on RuPaul’s Drag Race. Currently, they can be seen live on their Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show
Stranger Things
Dec 2, 2025 · 16 min
Noah Schnapp, Finn Wolfhard, Caleb McLaughlin, and Gaten Matarazzo are the stars of the Netflix’s global smash Stranger Things - currently in its final season. But today, The Party
Avatar's Zoe Saldaña vs. Sam Worthington
Dec 9, 2025 · 13 min
For over 15 years, Zoe Saldaña and Sam Worthington have been entertaining audiences as Neytiri and Jake in the blockbuster Avatar franchise - some of the most celebrated and highes
Insane Clown Posse vs. GWAR
Dec 23, 2025 · 18 min
Everyone’s on the Naughty List when two of music’s wildest acts Insane Clown Posse and GWAR go head to head on the Hot Ones Versus Holiday Special!!! The bands have shocking and th