Episode guide
Hell's Kitchen: Rookies vs Veterans
16 episodes · premiered Sep 28, 2018
Eight accomplished chefs who have competed in previous seasons, will be brought back for a shot at redemption against eight ambitious rookies who are equally eager to show Chef Ramsay they have what it takes to be the next Hell's Kitchen winner, and become Head Chef at the world’s first Gordon Ramsay Hell’s Kitchen Restaurant at Caesars Palace Las Vegas.
- Episode 1: Rookies vs. Veterans Sep 28, 2018 · 44m Eight former “Hell's Kitchen” contestants face against eight ambitious new cooks for a life-changing prize to work as an Executive Chef.
- Episode 2: A Fond Farewell Oct 5, 2018 · 44m The contestants must prepare one risotto dish that will be worthy of replacing the one that used to be on the Hell's Kitchen menu.
- Episode 3: Hell's Riders Oct 12, 2018 · 44m The chefs serve lunch to a room full of Marines, preparing dishes that represent the air, the land and the sea; a dramatic dinner service ends with a contestant walk-out.
- Episode 4: Hell Freezes Over Oct 19, 2018 · 44m The chefs compete in a sled race for an advantage in the upcoming challenge, during which the two teams prepare winter soups; chef Ramsay makes an extreme change in the teams.
- Episode 5: Fish Out of Water Nov 2, 2018 · 44m Teams are tasked with cooking halibut in seven different ways; a dinner service; an elimination; pianist Stephan Moccio; chef David LeFevre.
- Episode 6: Hot Potato Nov 9, 2018 · 44m The chefs must create a dish using potatoes as the key component; the pressure becomes unbearable for one chef, leading to a chaotic dinner service.
- Episode 7: Last Chef Standing Nov 16, 2018 · 44m While chefs are challenged to serve five "staple" dishes, one chef is removed from each team at certain intervals until the final chef finishes all dishes; the teams are taken aback by an…
- Episode 8: One Hell of a Party Dec 7, 2018 · 44m The top 10 chefs are challenged to create a special dish as a part of a Sweet 16 birthday celebration for Tilly, Gordon's daughter.
- Episode 9: What Happens in Vegas Dec 14, 2018 · 44m The nine remaining chefs are challenged to make authentic Chinese dishes, which are to be judged by chef Shirley Chung. Tensions escalate during dinner service as one team has difficulties…
- Episode 10: Poor Trev Jan 4, 2019 · 44m With only four chefs per team, they must prepare to cook for a charity dinner service in support of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and Waterkeeper Alliance featuring Italian food…
- Episode 11: Devilish Desserts Jan 11, 2019 · 44m The remaining seven chefs face a dinner service for pastry chef Valerie Gordon, who will harshly judge each team's dessert, but poor communication results in kitchen chaos and one dramatic…
- Episode 12: Break on Through Jan 18, 2019 · 44m Tension mounts when Chef Ramsay explains to the six remaining chefs that they will go through three extensive challenges to determine which five chefs receive a black jacket.
- Episode 13: An Episode of Firsts Jan 25, 2019 · 44m The final five chefs struggle through a new challenge, leading to a bitter elimination that dramatically alters the dynamics of the group.
- Episode 14: What’s Your Motto? Feb 1, 2019 · 44m The final four competing chefs face a tableside challenge that will send one lucky winner and their chosen partner on a luxurious day in Malibu, California. The chefs encounter a…
- Episode 15: A Rollercoaster Ride Feb 8, 2019 · 44m Part 1 of 2. After a shocking elimination, the final two chefs receive unexpected help for their final menus. They share their highs and lows with Chef Ramsay over brunch and are surprised…
- Episode 16: The Grand Finale Feb 8, 2019 · 44m Conclusion. After a shocking elimination, the final two chefs receive unexpected help for their final menus. They share their highs and lows with Chef Ramsay over brunch and are surprised…