Eight previous contestants return to battle against eight ambitious rookies for a chance at the grand prize; the rookie chefs prepare the best versions of their signature dishes within 45 minutes; the veterans must attempt to create the same dishes.

Episode Viewers and Ratings

Season 18 Episode 1 of Hell's Kitchen (US) was watched by 2,980,000 viewers, resulting in a 0.90 rating in the 18-49 demographic.

Is Hell's Kitchen (US) Renewed or Cancelled for Season 19?

Hell's Kitchen (US) Season 18 Episodes...

• s18e01 - Rookies vs. Veterans
• s18e02 - A Fond Farewell
• s18e03 - Hell's Riders
• s18e04 - Hell Freezes Over
• s18e05 - Fish Out Of Water
• s18e06 - Hot Potato
• s18e07 - Last Chef Standing
• s18e08 - One Hell of a Party
• s18e09 - What Happens In Vegas
• s18e10 - Poor Trev
• s18e11 - Devilish Desserts
• s18e12 - Break On Through
• s18e13 - An Episode of Firsts
• s18e14 - What's Your Motto?
• s18e15 - A Rollercoaster Ride
• s18e16 - The Grand Finale

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.