Hell's Kitchen - Rookies vs Veterans

Season eighteen returns with a new twist: pitting veteran contestants against rookies. For the first time, eight accomplished chefs who have competed in previous seasons – and lost – will be brought back for a shot at redemption. But these veterans will need to go up 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.

16 Episodes

Rookies vs. Veterans

Season 18 - Episode 1

Eight former “Hell's Kitchen” contestants face against eight ambitious new cooks for a life-changing prize to work as an Executive Chef.

A Fond Farewell

Season 18 - Episode 2

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.

Hell's Riders

Season 18 - Episode 3

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 en...

Hell Freezes Over

Season 18 - Episode 4

The chefs compete in a sled race for an advantage in the upcoming challenge, during which the two teams prepare winter soups; chef Ramsay ma...

Fish Out of Water

Season 18 - Episode 5

Teams are tasked with cooking halibut in seven different ways; a dinner service; an elimination; pianist Stephan Moccio; chef David LeFevre.

Hot Potato

Season 18 - Episode 6

The chefs must create a dish using potatoes as the key component; the pressure becomes unbearable for one chef, leading to a chaotic dinner ...

Last Chef Standing

Season 18 - Episode 7

While chefs are challenged to serve five "staple" dishes, one chef is removed from each team at certain intervals until the final chef finis...

One Hell of a Party

Season 18 - Episode 8

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.

What Happens in Vegas

Season 18 - Episode 9

The nine remaining chefs are challenged to make authentic Chinese dishes, which are to be judged by chef Shirley Chung. Tensions escalate du...

Poor Trev

Season 18 - Episode 10

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 an...

Devilish Desserts

Season 18 - Episode 11

The remaining seven chefs face a dinner service for pastry chef Valerie Gordon, who will harshly judge each team's dessert, but poor communi...

Break on Through

Season 18 - Episode 12

Tension mounts when Chef Ramsay explains to the six remaining chefs that they will go through three extensive challenges to determine which ...

An Episode of Firsts

Season 18 - Episode 13

The final five chefs struggle through a new challenge, leading to a bitter elimination that dramatically alters the dynamics of the group.

What’s Your Motto?

Season 18 - Episode 14

The final four competing chefs face a tableside challenge that will send one lucky winner and their chosen partner on a luxurious day in Mal...

A Rollercoaster Ride

Season 18 - Episode 15

Part 1 of 2. After a shocking elimination, the final two chefs receive unexpected help for their final menus. They share their highs and low...

The Grand Finale

Season 18 - Episode 16

Conclusion. After a shocking elimination, the final two chefs receive unexpected help for their final menus. They share their highs and lows...