Biting British chef Gordon Ramsay tutors and tortures 12 aspiring restaurateurs vying for their own eatery. In the opener, the hopefuls are split into two teams for an opening-night challenge that becomes a nightmare for the customers.

Hell's Kitchen (US) Season 1 Episodes...

• s01e01 - 12 Chefs Compete
• s01e02 - 11 Chefs Compete
• s01e03 - 10 Chefs Compete
• s01e04 - 8 Chefs Compete
• s01e05 - 7 Chefs Compete
• s01e06 - 6 Chefs Compete
• s01e07 - 5 Chefs Compete
• s01e08 - 4 Chefs Compete
• s01e09 - 3 Chefs Compete
• s01e10 - 2 Chefs Compete
• s01e11 - Winner Announced

Hell's Kitchen (US) Show Summary

20 aspiring restaurateurs will brave Ramsay and his fiery command of the kitchen as he puts the competitors through an intense culinary academy to prove they possess the right combination of ingredients to win a life-changing grand prize. The chefs will have to raise their game if they want to prove to Ramsay that they will have what it takes to win.
Their dreams are quickly becoming nightmares.