Episode
Hell's Kitchen: When the Wall Comes Tumbling Down
Overview
In the 16th season premiere, chef Gordon Ramsey welcomes his 18 new recruits on the grounds of the U.S. Army training facility. Then, it's survival of the fittest when they face the Signature Dish challenge and their first dinner service, during which they cook for VIP guests Nolan Gould and Erica Ash.
Details
- Series
- Hell's Kitchen
- Season
- Season 16
- Episode
- Episode 1
- Air date
- 2016-09-23
- Runtime
- 44 min
Episode context
When the Wall Comes Tumbling Down is Episode 1 in Season 16 of Hell's Kitchen. It aired on 2016-09-23. The runtime is 44 min.
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