When Chef Ramsay announces that he is taking his risotto off of the Hell's Kitchen menu, the contestants are tasked with preparing their own risotto dish in the hopes of replacing the old one for the remainder of the season. Then, in preparation for the first dinner service of the competition, Chef Christina calls both teams down to the kitchen to demonstrate how to make the night's menu. While the veterans are prompt and attentive, the rookies drag their feet, making it clear that they still have a lot to learn. Find out which chefs survive another day.

Episode Viewers and Ratings

Season 18 Episode 2 of Hell's Kitchen (US) was watched by 2,660,000 viewers, resulting in a 0.80 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.