Hell's Kitchen
Seen it?2005 | 25 seasons | 44 min | Reality
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
People are still talking about it, but a lukewarm 6.9 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for most people.
- The mood
- Easygoing.
- The pace
- 25 seasons and 388 episodes: a long-haul commitment, episodes of about 44 minutes, about 285 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-14. Probably too much for younger kids.
- A big time investment at 25 seasons.
Aspiring restaurateurs 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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Emmy.
- Reach & staying powerStrong
Ran for 25 seasons and reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 798K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Weeknight Watch. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 2 is the high point.
Season 12005 · 11 episodes · 7.8 out of 10Saturday
Season 22006 · 11 episodes · 8.7 out of 10Friday- Season 32007 · 11 episodes · 8.2 out of 10Saturday
Season 42008 · 15 episodes · 7.0 out of 10Sunday- Season 52009 · 15 episodes · 7.0 out of 10Sunday
- Season 62009 · 15 episodes · 7.1 out of 10Sunday
- Season 72010 · 15 episodes · 7.2 out of 10Sunday
- Season 82010 · 15 episodes · 7.6 out of 10Sunday
Season 92011 · 16 episodes · 5.0 out of 10Monday- Season 102012 · 20 episodes · 8.5 out of 10Friday
- Season 112013 · 22 episodes · 6.0 out of 10Monday
- Season 122014 · 20 episodes · 7.1 out of 10Sunday
- Season 132014 · 16 episodes · 7.1 out of 10Sunday
- Season 142015 · 16 episodes · 7.2 out of 10Sunday
- Season 152016 · 16 episodes · 7.1 out of 10Sunday
- Season 162016 · 16 episodes · 7.0 out of 10Sunday
- All Stars2017 · 16 episodes · 6.6 out of 10Weeknight
- Rookies vs Veterans2018 · 16 episodes · 5.0 out of 10Monday
- Las Vegas2021 · 16 episodes · 7.1 out of 10Sunday
- Young Guns2021 · 16 episodes · 7.0 out of 10Sunday
- Battle of the Ages2022 · 16 episodes · 7.2 out of 10Sunday
- The American Dream2023 · 16 episodes · 7.3 out of 10Sunday
- Head Chefs Only2024 · 16 episodes · 7.0 out of 10Sunday
- Battle of the States2025 · 16 episodes · 7.1 out of 10Sunday
- Season 252026 · 10 episodes · 7.2 out of 10Sunday
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Cast & crew
- Gordon RamsaySelf - Chef