Ep 1. The Jonas Brothers Burn Up While Eating Spicy Wings

The wait is finally over: the ninth season of Hot Ones has arrived with a bang, featuring none other than the Jonas Brothers in the first episode. That's right, Kevin, Joe, and Nick are taking on the spicy wing challenge, and things are about to get hot and sweaty.

If you're new to the show, here's the deal: Hot Ones is a talk show where celebrities are interviewed while eating increasingly spicy hot wings. Each wing is coated in a different hot sauce, ranging from mild to unimaginably fiery. The host, Sean Evans, asks his guests a barrage of questions as the heat intensifies, and the results are always hilarious and entertaining.

For the Jonas Brothers, this is their chance to prove their mettle in the face of heat. They're no strangers to competition, having risen to fame as a boy band in the late 2000s. But can they handle the heat of the infamous Scoville scale?

The episode starts off with a bang, as the brothers dig into the first wing and immediately start sweating. Sean Evans wastes no time in asking them about their latest album, Happiness Begins, which marks their first studio release in almost a decade. The brothers open up about their creative process and what it's been like to get back in the game after a long hiatus.

But as the wings get hotter and hotter, the conversation takes some unexpected turns. Kevin reveals that he's a huge fan of The Office and has even visited the set in person. Joe talks about his love for cooking and how he's tried to incorporate spicy flavors into his recipes. And Nick talks about his recent wedding to Priyanka Chopra and how spicy food played a role in their courtship.

Of course, the real star of the show is the hot sauce. The brothers start off with relatively mild flavors, such as Secret Aardvark and El Yucateco. But things quickly escalate to the likes of Da Bomb and the infamous Last Dab. At one point, Nick even has to excuse himself to go vomit in the bathroom (don't worry, it's not shown on camera).

Despite the heat, the brothers manage to keep their cool (mostly). They joke around and tease each other as they chug water and fan their faces. They even manage to throw in a few surprise song snippets, including a rendition of "Year 3000" with some modified lyrics ("I've been to the year 3000 / It's still not as hot as this wing").

As always, Sean Evans is the perfect host, keeping the conversation flowing and asking insightful questions. He's also not shy about trying the sauces himself, and he often has his own reactions to share with the guests.

Overall, the first episode of Hot Ones season 9 is a smash hit. The Jonas Brothers bring their A-game (and their own personalized sauces), and Sean Evans keeps things spicy with his trademark wit and charm. Whether you're a die-hard fan of the Jonas Brothers or just looking for a good laugh, this episode is a must-watch. Just make sure you have a glass of milk handy.