Hot Ones Versus: 2026
Season 3 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 2.
- 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 3 Progress Shield
Valtteri Bottas vs. Sergio Pérez
Jan 6, 2026 · 10 min
Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Pérez are the drivers for the F1 circuit’s newest addition - Team Cadillac. But today, "Checottas" will have two choices: Tell the truth, or suffer the w
Dax Shepard vs. Monica Padman
Jan 13, 2026 · 16 min
Dax Shepard and Monica Padman are the duo behind the award winning podcast Armchair Expert. But today, these cohosts will have two choices: Tell the truth, or suffer the wrath of t
AJ Mendez vs. CM Punk
Jan 27, 2026 · 15 min
AJ Mendez and CM Punk are one of the biggest power couples in WWE history. But today, these superstar spouses will have two choices: Tell the truth, or suffer the wrath of the Last
Ciara vs. Russell Wilson
Feb 10, 2026 · 15 min
Grammy winner Ciara and Super Bowl champion Russell Wilson are one of the most decorated couples in pop culture. But today, these celeb spouses will have two choices: Tell the trut
KPop Demon Hunters
Feb 24, 2026 · 15 min
Arden Cho, EJAE, May Hong, Audrey Nuna, Ji-young Yoo, and Rei Ami are the voices behind the Grammy winning and Oscar nominated blockbuster Kpop Demon Hunters. But today, the real l
Charlie Cox vs. Vincent D'Onofrio
Mar 10, 2026 · 16 min
For the past decade, Charlie Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio have played bitter rivals Matt Murdock and Wilson Fisk in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Catch the next chapter in their brut
Jon Bernthal vs. Ebon Moss-Bachrach
Mar 17, 2026 · 14 min
Emmy winners Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach are long-time friends and collaborators known for their work together on The Bear, The Punisher, and currently Dog Day Afternoon on
Frankie Muniz vs. Bryan Cranston
Apr 7, 2026 · 18 min
Frankie Muniz and Bryan Cranston are the stars of one of the most beloved sitcoms in television history - Malcolm in the Middle. You can catch them together in the reunion event Ma
Jey Uso vs. Jimmy Uso
Apr 14, 2026 · 16 min
The Usos are the longest reigning Tag Team Champions in WWE history. But today, these twin brothers will have two choices: Tell the truth, or suffer the wrath of the Last Dab. Whoe
Bam Adebayo vs. Jaime Jaquez Jr
Apr 17, 2026 · 15 min
Bam Adebayo and Jaime Jaquez Jr. are teammates on the Miami Heat. Today, these athletes have two choices: Tell the truth, or suffer the wrath of the Last Dab. Whoever eats the most
Anna Cathcart vs. Sang Heon Lee
Apr 21, 2026 · 20 min
Anna Cathcart and Sang Heon Lee are the romantic leads of Netflix’s hit show XO, Kitty. But today, these MoonCovey actors will have two choices: Tell the truth, or suffer the wrath
Shaun White vs. Tony Hawk
Apr 28, 2026 · 18 min
Shaun White and Tony Hawk are extreme sport legends. But today, these long time friends have two choices: Tell the truth, or suffer the wrath of the Last Dab. Whoever wins takes ho
Aaliyah Edwards vs. Paige Bueckers
May 12, 2026 · 16 min
Aaliyah Edwards and Paige Bueckers are former UConn teammates and current WNBA stars. But today, these longtime friends have two choices: Tell the truth, or suffer the wrath of the
Foo Fighters
May 19, 2026 · 19 min
Foo Fighters are one of the most celebrated acts in rock history with numerous Grammys and a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction to their name. But today these bandmates have two ch
Esteban Ocon vs. Ollie Bearman
May 26, 2026 · 13 min
Esteban Ocon and Ollie Bearman bring the heat to the Formula One circuit for Haas. But today these teammates have two choices: Tell the truth, or suffer the wrath of the Last Dab
Chase Infiniti vs. Rowan Blanchard
Jun 2, 2026 · 17 min
Chase Infiniti is a Golden Globe nominated actress known for her work in One Battle After Another and Presumed Innocent. Rowan Blanchard starred in the beloved series Girl Meets Wo
Camila Mendes vs. Nicholas Galitzine
Jun 9, 2026 · 17 min
Camila Mendes and Nicholas Galitzine can be seen on the big screen protecting Eternia in Masters of the Universe. But today these costars have two choices: Tell the truth, or suffe
Guy Fieri vs. Son Ryder Fieri
Jun 16, 2026 · 17 min
Guy Fieri is an Emmy winning food television pioneer known for such iconic shows as Guy’s Grocery Games and Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dive. But today he’s taking on his youngest son R
Kenan vs. Kel
Jun 30, 2026 · 20 min
Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell are an iconic comedy duo known for such classics as Good Burger and All That. They’ve reunited to launch their new game Orange Pop!, now available i
The Stokes Twins
Jul 14, 2026 · 16 min
Together, Alan and Alex Stokes have racked up billions of views as one of the most popular comedy duos on the internet. Their most watched content is now available on Netflix ahead
Five Seconds of Summer
Jul 21, 2026 · 21 min
Luke Hemmings, Michael Clifford, Calum Hood, and Ashton Irwin have spent the last 15 years selling millions of albums, touring the world, and racking up billions of streams as Five
Charlotte Flair vs. Alexa Bliss
Jul 28, 2026 · 16 min
Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss are two of WWE’s most decorated superstars - with multiple World Title wins and even a tag team title reign between. But today “Charlexa" has two ch
Whitney Leavitt vs. Conner Leavitt
Jul 31, 2026 · 15 min
Whitney Leavitt and Connor Leavitt are the breakthrough stars from The Secret Lives of Morman Wives. But today, these lovebirds have two choices: Tell the truth, or suffer the wrat
Jason Sudeikis vs. Juno Temple
Aug 4, 2026 · 22 min
Jason Sudeikis and Juno Temple are the stars of Apple TV’s hit Emmy-winning series Ted Lasso - returning for a long awaited fourth season on August 5th. But today these costars hav
Kristen Stewart vs. Alia Shawkat
Aug 18, 2026 · 16 min
Kristen Stewart and Alia Shawkat can be seen smoking up in the new stoner comedy The Wrong Girls. But today these co-stars have two choices: Tell the truth, or suffer the wrath of
Aaron Pierre vs. Kyle Chandler
Sep 1, 2026 · 20 min
Aaron Pierre and Kyle Chandler can be seen butting heads every week on HBO’s Lanterns. But today these co-stars have two choices: Tell the truth, or suffer the wrath of the Last Da
Inde Navarrette vs. Michael Johnston
Sep 8, 2026 · 23 min
Inde Navarette and Michael Johnston are the stars of the year’s biggest horror hit Obsession, now streaming on Peacock. But today these co-stars have two choices: Tell the truth, o
Leslie Mann vs. Anna Faris vs. Michelle Buteau vs. Isla Fisher
Sep 22, 2026
Anna Faris, Leslie Mann, Michelle Buteau, and Isla Fisher are the hilarious cast of the new comedy Spa Weekend. But today these co-stars have two choices: Tell the truth, or suffer
Lili Reinhart vs. Tom Bateman
Sep 29, 2026 · 16 min
Lili Reinhart and Tom Bateman are the stars of the year's most anticipated romcom The Love Hypothesis - now streaming on Prime Video. But today these co-stars have two choices: Tel
Anne Hathaway Hosts Dakota Johnson vs. Josh Hartnett
Oct 6, 2026 · 19 min
Oscar Winner Anne Hathaway hosts a special head to head between Josh Hartnett and Dakota Johnson, her costars in the new film Verity, now playing in theaters. But today these co-st