Hot Ones 2026 – Season 29, Last Dab Thermageddon
Hot Ones is in full swing in 2026 – and the show has evolved into a true cultural phenomenon since 2015. Season 29 is currently airing, having started on January 22, 2026, with Jason Segel as the first guest. Pikantistas are chili lovers and connoisseurs – just like you.
Hot Ones 2026 – Season 29 is currently airing
Season 29 was announced by Sean Evans on January 15, 2026 – with a completely new sauce lineup. The first guest: Jason Segel. The show produces three seasons per year, which means two more will be released by the end of 2026.
The biggest highlight: The Last Dab Thermageddon
The Last Dab Thermageddon was introduced before Season 28 and is officially the hottest Last Dab ever. Over 2,000,000 Scoville – in the typical Last Dab texture. For true Pikantistas, it's the most exciting product in years.
The sauces that are always included
| Rank | Sauce | Scoville |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hot Ones The Classic | ~2,000 SHU |
| 4–5 | Hot Ones Los Calientes | ~10,000 SHU |
| 8 | Da'Bomb Beyond Insanity | 135,600 SHU |
| 10 | The Last Dab Thermageddon | 2,000,000+ SHU |
Da'Bomb at rank 8 has been fixed since Season 2 – and remains the show's most infamous sauce. In response, HEATONIST developed a natural alternative: Da'Bomb Evolution – with Ghost Pepper and garlic, without extracts. After years with projects like Pika Pika and Chili Mafia, as well as shops like chili-saucen.com and chili-plants.com, we can say: Da'Bomb is an experience you must have once. Pikantista!
Hot Ones in numbers – as of March 2026
- 29 seasons since 2015
- 3 seasons per year since 2018
- Approx. 40 new episodes per year
- 2 Streamy Awards won
- Guests: Gordon Ramsay, Billie Eilish, Paul Mescal, Jason Segel, and many more.
What Hot Ones means for the hot sauce market
The influence of Hot Ones on the European hot sauce market is real and measurable. The label "As seen on Hot Ones" is now a mark of quality – sauces featured on the show sell significantly better afterward. For us at Pikantista, Hot Ones has been an inspiration from the beginning: to show that heat is not just pain, but flavor, culture, and genuine conversations.
FAQ – Hot Ones 2026
Which season of Hot Ones is currently airing?
As of March 2026, Season 29 is airing – having started on January 22, 2026, with Jason Segel as the first guest. The sauce lineup was announced by Sean Evans on January 15, 2026.
What is The Last Dab Thermageddon?
The Last Dab Thermageddon is the hottest Last Dab sauce to date – introduced in Season 28, over 2,000,000 Scoville. Officially the hottest Last Dab ever.
Why is Da'Bomb Beyond Insanity so infamous?
Da'Bomb has been at rank 8 since Season 2. With 135,600 SHU, it is particularly intense – no guest has ever given up on Da'Bomb. HEATONIST has since developed a natural alternative: Da'Bomb Evolution.
Where can I buy Hot Ones sauces in Europe?
Some of the most famous Hot Ones sauces – including Da'Bomb, The Last Dab Thermageddon, and The Classic – are available from us. Directly from Europe, without long delivery times from the USA.
About the Author
After 10 years of hot chili experience – from the first eating competitions in Hanover to countless challenges at the Dutch Chili Fest and organizing his own events – Pikantista teaches you everything you need to know about Hot Chili Challenges. All sauces tested, all heat levels experienced.