Superhot: The Spicy World of Pepper People
A deep dive into a subculture fueled by spice: from the elite growers who strive to create new superhots to the chili eaters who chase the endorphin rush of consuming them; one chili headsets out on a quest to answer the spiciest of questions.
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Ep 1The Others
Take the chili pill and head into the world of The Others - the ones who live for heat. Chili kingmaker Johnny Scoville embarks on a quest for the world’s hottest pepper. Superhot Dr. Frankensteins create new monsters to challenge world records.
Ep 2Bulls & Bull Riders
The chili world descends on Dallas for the largest chili eating contest in North America. Pepper legend Troy Primeaux sends scorchers to fire up the competition while defending champ Mike Jack and underdog Zach Goot vie for glory.
Ep 3Spicy Beginnings
Chili heads grow their legend with bold moves. The UK Chili Queen takes on a mob of pepper eaters, while Johnny Scoville finds a monster in Jimmy Pickles’ basement. Newcomers Aurea and Bobby meet for the first time to make a splash on the scene.
Ep 4Welcome to the Club
The pepper game can be cutthroat, and knowing who to trust is tough. As legend Troy Primeaux and newcomer Bobby McFadden try to get ahead, they discover unlikely allies. Meanwhile, Zach Goot needs to find a way to handle his chili addiction.
Ep 5Insert Boxing Metaphor Here
The chili world is transfixed by an epic 1-on-1 chili-eating throwdown between Johnny and Shahina…while Jimmy Pickles is in a fight of his own against intruders and trolls. New partners Bobby and Aurea ignore it all to cook up their own hot sauce.
Ep 6The Golden Age of Hot Sauce
We live in the golden age of hot sauce, and everyone is trying to cash in. At a hot sauce showcase, Troy, Bobby and Aurea try to earn industry-wide recognition. Johnny Scoville finds a pepper he believes might challenge the world’s hottest.
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