The contestants are greeted by Grammy nominated pianist and composer, Stephan Moccio and Chef Ramsay explains that like a great musician, great chefs must be versatile in a wide variety of cooking styles. During the challenge, each team is tasked with cooking halibut 7 different ways for Michelin star chef David LeFevre. During the dinner services, both teams struggle with communication and supporting one another which ultimately results in a contestant's elimination. Tune-in to find out which front-running contestant is cut, creating a major wake-up call for the rest of the chefs.

Episode Viewers and Ratings

Season 18 Episode 5 of Hell's Kitchen (US) was watched by 2,500,000 viewers, resulting in a 0.70 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.