American Diner Revival
Beloved diners, that are in need of a makeover, are spruced up as a surprise to the owner.
Genre: Reality-TV
Cast:Ty Pennington , Amanda Freitag , Laura Rothschild
S2.E1 ∙ Rock 'n Rock Railcar
A classic 1940s boxcar diner in Westwood, New Jersey, receives a hip makeover, while the owners are away for the weekend in the Season 2 premiere. Included: chef Amanda Freitag updates the menu's bland and boring food.
S2.E2 ∙ Degreasing the Greeks
A mom-and-pop diner in Kearny, New Jersey, is losing business because of its overindulgent greasy spoon fare.
S2.E3 ∙ Reviving Southern Soul
One of the last mom-and-pop diners in the town of Goodlettsville, Tennessee, is struggling after the death of the owners' son. To save this Southern kitchen, the hosts devise a plan that embrace traditional flavors.
S2.E4 ∙ Ditching the Dive
The Hermitage Café, which used to be a popular late-night hangout in Nashville, is transformed from haggard eyesore to funky and functional. But it's a challenging makeover for the hosts, who only have two days to clean up the fifth.
S2.E5 ∙ Last Luncheonette Standing
A diner renovation in Manhattan involves taking a hole in the wall and giving it a whole new attitude, while dealing with limited space and time constraints.
S2.E6 ∙ Beat-Up Bohemian Chic
"Slim Goodies Diner" in New Orleans receives a makeover, with food and designs meant to encompass the city's uniqueness.
S2.E7 ∙ Cuban Diner Crisis
The owner of "El Mago de las Fritas" in Miami struggles to remain passionate about serving Cuban food, after 31 years in business and the death of his wife.
S2.E8 ∙ Who Dat' Nation Fixin' Anita's Grill!
"Anita's Grill" in New Orleans, which was once a tailgating hot spot, is renovated so that it can better compete with other nearby sports bars. Plans include a crowd-pleasing menu and Saints-inspired color scheme.
S2.E9 ∙ Drenched in Drama
"Andrews Diner" in Wilton Manors, Florida, feels like a home away from home to many, but it's also leaving a bad taste in the mouths of customers, with its drab décor and deep-fried dishes.
S2.E10 ∙ Say I Do to a Re-Do
The owner of "Linda Kay's" in Scranton, Pa., puts off marrying the love of her life, to deal with the debt and disarray that's overwhelming her restaurant.
S2.E11 ∙ Bakery Shake-Up
The menu at Glenburn Grill and Bakery in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania, lacks warm bakery foods, and their decor needs a home-style shake up. Can Chef Amanda and Ty help this family diner make enough dough to stay afloat?
S2.E12 ∙ From Drive-by Diner to Diner Destination
The cost of caring for their mother's cancer is taking a toll on the owners of "El Cabanal" in Jersey, N.J., a restaurant that's in rough shape when Ty and Amanda arrive to deliver a makeover that reflects the family's Ecuadorian heritage.
S2.E13 ∙ One-Stop Truck Stop
Amanda and Ty embrace the trucker lifestyle, as they work to transform "SNS Diner", a truck stop that doubles as a car wash in North Las Vegas.
S2.E14 ∙ From a Blank Box to 70s Spectacular
In the Season 2 finale, Amanda and Ty bring their expertise to a rundown diner in Las Vegas, which had its heyday in the 1970s and is now in desperate need of a signature style and exciting menu.
