Restaurant: Impossible
Turning around a failing restaurant is a daunting challenge under the best of circumstances. Attempting to do it in just two days with only $10,000 may be impossible, but that's exactly what Chef Robert Irvine sets out to do in his new Food Network show, Restaurant Impossible. Robert will use a little MacGyver and a lot of muscle to rescue these desperate places from ... Read all
Genre: Reality-TV
Cast:Robert Irvine , Tom Bury , Lynn Kegan , Taniya Nayak , Cheryl Torrenueva , Krista Watterworth , Marc Summers , Nicole Facciuto , Brian Goodman , Italo Marino , Vanessa Carmona , George Galati , Yvette Irene , Lee Lucier , Michael Chiarello , Scott Hogan , Jill Littman , Matt Whitaker
S1.E1 ∙ Villari's
Robert tries to put Villari's in Palmyra, NJ, back on the path to success.
S1.E2 ∙ Mainelli's
Robert heads to Providence, Rhode Island, to help the owners of "Mainelli's", a failing Italian eatery that's plagued by bad service, food-safety issues and an unskilled kitchen staff.
S1.E3 ∙ Rascal's BBQ & Crab House
Rascal's BBQ and Crab House, a struggling seafood joint in New Castle, Delaware, has one of the dirtiest kitchens Robert ever has seen.
S1.E4 ∙ Salt Works II
Robert visits "Salt Works II" in Wilmington, North Carolina. He finds that they rely too heavily on canned food, so he updates the menu and modernizes the interior.
S1.E5 ∙ Meglio's
Robert finds an Italian restaurant, in Bridgeton, Missouri, stuck in the past with lots of problems.
S1.E6 ∙ Secret Garden
Down in Jacksonville, Fla., Robert strives to save "The Secret Garden Café", by giving it a new menu and updated decor.
S1.E7 ∙ Flood Tide
Robert must overcome the impossible to save the Flood Tide Restaurant.
S1.E25 ∙ Back in Business: The Back Nine
Robert Irvine heads to Edgar's Restaurant in Akron, which is losing money due to the COVID-19 crisis, despite implementing safety precautions and increasing their takeout business. Robert uses his ingenuity and insight to try and save this restaurant.
S1.E35 ∙ Reuniting Family in Missouri
Robert Irvine returns to McLanks Family Restaurant in Columbia, Missouri to bring the owners back together after the COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on their family business. Robert and his team reveal secrets and new footage from McLanks before checking in for an update on the restaurant.
S1.E54 ∙ Fitness: Impossible
Robert Irvine offers tips for staying fit and healthy.
S1.E56 ∙ Gross, Grosser, Grossest
Robert recalls the grossest restaurants he has encountered, over the course of nine seasons.
S1.E57 ∙ Biggest Blowups
Robert counts down his Top 10 biggest blowups. Included: he encounters owners who want him to leave their restaurants, as well as dealing with emotional meltdowns and intense family drama.
S2.E1 ∙ Dodge City
Robert heads to Harrisburg, PA, in an effort to save Dodge City USA.
S2.E2 ∙ La Stanza
An old-world Italian restaurant is being ruined by the owner's daughter.
S2.E3 ∙ Sweet Tea
The Sweet Tea restaurant is being run into the ground by its new owners.
S2.E4 ∙ County Fare
The downtrodden diner County Fare is now on the verge of bankruptcy.
S2.E5 ∙ Snooty Fox
Robert races to Indianapolis, Indiana, to help save the Snooty Fox.
S2.E6 ∙ Pastori's
Robert takes his skills and knowledge to the Nutmeg State of Connecticut.
S2.E7 ∙ Scrimmages
The phrase 'there is no I in team' truly applies at Scrimmages restaurant.
S2.E8 ∙ Mamma D's
Mamma D's is part restaurant, part vineyard and mostly petting zoo.
S2.E9 ∙ Off Street Cafe
Robert hopes to turn around the gloomy extended-family Off Street Cafe.
S2.E10 ∙ The Trails
Robert hits the trail to San Diego, CA where he finds The Trails Eatery. An adorable little café owned and run by a young, energetic woman named Stacey. While, the surface here looks great, underneath the nicely painted exterior, is a business spiraling into bankruptcy. Will Stacey take Robert's advice or will it be the end of the line for The Trails?
S2.E11 ∙ Cap'n and the Cowboy
Chef Robert finds himself walking into a salty sea dog's worst nightmare.
S2.E12 ∙ Mad Cactus
Robert finds himself in a prickly situation in Strongsville, OH.
S2.E13 ∙ Wildcat Cafe
It's back to school for Robert as he travels to Canton South High School.
S2.E14 ∙ McShane's
Robert thought he'd seen the most rundown eateries; then he saw McShane's.
S2.E15 ∙ Coffee's Boilin' Pot
Chef Robert Irvine is boiling mad when he arrives at Coffee's Boilin' Pot.
S2.E16 ∙ St. James Soup Kitchen
Chef Robert tackles his biggest challenge to date, St. James Soup Kitchen.
S2.E17 ∙ Sullivan's Grill
Robert heads to Colorado to help a young widow and her failing restaurant.
S2.E18 ∙ Hoffman's Bistro
Hoffman's Bistro and Patisserie's intervention couldn't come soon enough.
S3.E1 ∙ Moss' Prime Rib & Spaghetti House
Chef Robert Irvine kicks off Season 3 of Restaurant: Impossible at Moss' Prime Rib and Spaghetti House, in Elyria, OH, in what may be the most intense show to date.
S3.E2 ∙ Chatterbox
This two-year-old outwardly nice restaurant is confusing: it's clean, cute and cozy, yet it's on the brink of failure. Why? Well, it doesn't take long to get to the root of the problem.
S3.E3 ∙ Anna Maria's
Chef Robert Irvine has seen many dirty and neglected restaurants, but none has made him physically ill like Anna Maria's, in Dunmore, PA. The Italian eatery's glory days, and last apparent cleaning, were 25 years ago.
S3.E4 ∙ Del's
When Chef Robert Irvine visits Del's, in Pittsburgh, PA, it's clear that the biggest issue with this failing 62-year-old icon is not the food or decor but owner Marianne.
S3.E5 ∙ Woody's Tupelo Steakhouse
When Chef Robert Irvine first sees Woody's Tupelo Steakhouse in Tupelo, MS, it's clear why they are drowning in debt. The dining room is a dusty, dark cave, and the horrible tableside service is worse than the mediocre food.
S3.E6 ∙ Valley View
This diner located in Amish country is suffering from an outdated decor and menu, as well as structural issues. But Chef Robert Irvine's biggest challenge to turn this business around will be in changing the family roles.
S3.E7 ∙ Pelican Grill
In only two days, and with only $10,000, Chef Robert needs to overhaul not only the uninspired, cluttered interior but also the lack of leadership and structure at the center of the restaurant's problems.
S3.E8 ∙ Mama Lee's
in San Antonio, TX, Chef Robert Irvine is tasked with turning around Mama Lee's Soul Food Restaurant, a four-year-old eatery that has never turned a profit and is only weeks away from closing.
S3.E9 ∙ Pappas Restaurant
Chef Robert Irvine's latest mission takes him to Benicia, California, and Pappas Restaurant, a family-owned Greek restaurant on the brink of extinction.
S3.E10 ∙ Ristorante Barolo
After a very successful first five years, a changing economy combined with the high cost of maintaining a historic building plus family health problems have hurt Ristorante Barolo.
S3.E11 ∙ University Grill
Chef Robert heads to Burlington, NC, in an attempt to save the University Grill. The establishment was opened by siblings Eleni, George and Manny to help provide for their parents during retirement, but it's now facing failure.
S3.E12 ∙ Pollard's Bar-B-Que
Robert visits Memphis to save a failing barbecue restaurant. After eking out a living at a small takeout operation for 16 years, Tarrance Pollard decided the only way to grow his business was to move up to an eat-in restaurant.
S3.E13 ∙ White House Edition
The First Lady asks Robert to create a dining room, renovate the kitchen and create a community garden to provide a healthy, vegetable-fueled meal for the kids of Horton's Kids to enjoy.
S4.E0 ∙ Wedding Impossible
Chef Robert Irvine plans his own Napa Valley, California wedding to pro wrestler Gail Kim.
S4.E1 ∙ Longbranch Steak and Seafood
Chef Robert Irvine heads to the small town of Fayetteville, GA.
S4.E2 ∙ The Main Dish
Lynn & Ken, bought The Main Dish years ago and it's been a pain ever since.
S4.E3 ∙ Zandi's Grill
Chef Robert Irvine visit Zandi's Grill in Millersville, Maryland, and finds lackluster food, outdated décor and sister owners who have lost their passion for the restaurant.
S4.E4 ∙ Italian Village
Chef Robert's latest mission takes him to the Philadelphia suburbs.
S4.E5 ∙ Stella's Italian Restaurant
Chef Robert Irvine is on the move... this time to Stratford, Connecticut.
S4.E6 ∙ Gusanoz Mexican Restaurant
Chef Robert Irvine heads to the small town of Lebanon, New Hampshire.
S4.E12 ∙ Whistle Stop
Robert's latest mission takes him to the Whistle Stop in Hot Springs, Ark.,
S4.E13 ∙ Valley Inn
Robert is in Palos Hills, Ill., to help save the Valley Inn restaurant.
S4.E14 ∙ Oleander Bar and Grill
Robert heads to Olean, NY to meet the owners of the Oleander Bar and Grill.
S5.E0 ∙ Holiday: Impossible
On his biggest mission yet, Robert Irvine heads to the Jersey Shore to renew two places devastated by Hurricane Sandy. He works to restore the LBI Pancake House and give the Ship Bottom Fire Company a much deserved "thank you."
S5.E1 ∙ Poco's on the Boulevard
Chef Robert Irvine is heading to Kansas City, Mo., to save a once flourishing family restaurant and repair the relationship between two sisters. Poco's on the Boulevard once served delicious, authentic Latin food, but since the death of chef/owner Poco, her daughters Claudia and Dana have been struggling to maintain the restaurant's food quality and profits.
S5.E2 ∙ Rohrer's Tavern
Robert Irvine heads to North Bend, Ohio, to help revive Rohrer's Tavern.
S5.E3 ∙ Bronk's Bar and Grill
Husband and wife get help, from Robert Irvine, to save their struggling business, "Bronk's Bar and Grill", in Lake City, Minnesota. Problems include an untrained staff; a kitchen stocked with frozen food; and a generic-looking dining room.
S5.E4 ∙ Rising Sun Bistro
The French-themed Rising Sun Bistro in Kalispell, Mont., is facing a mountain of problems: A chaotic kitchen, an uninspired decor, $500,000 worth of debt, and owners who can't stand looking at each other. Chef Robert Irvine has two days and $10,000 to get the restaurant, and the owners, on the right track.
S5.E5 ∙ Whiskey Creek Steakhouse
After 20 years in business, the Ziarinks, owners of a steakhouse in Keyport, Wash., ask for help improving poorly-cooked food and drab décor. Also: Robert confronts a member of the staff about missing money.
S5.E6 ∙ Windseeker Restaurant
Robert Irvine has only two days to help the Windseeker Restaurant.
S5.E7 ∙ Sapori D'Italia
Robert Irvine must fix a broken family in order to fix their restaurant in Fountain Hills, Arizona.
S5.E8 ∙ Nanny Goats Cafe and Feed Bin
Robert's mission is to save the failing Nanny Goats Cafe and Feed Bin.
S5.E9 ∙ Dinner Bell Restaurant
Chef Robert Irvine is in Madison, Tenn., to help owner, Tommy, keep the doors of the Dinner Bell Restaurant open. And Robert is just in time, as Tommy's only two days from having to close the doors on his four-year-old business for good. Robert and his team must clean the restaurant, freshen the menu and fix the staff's bad habits in two days, before Tommy loses everything.
S5.E10 ∙ Maniaci's Italian Bistro
Maniaci's Italian Bistro was thriving, but the new owners are killing it.
S5.E11 ∙ Caseyville Cafe
Robert Irvine can see why the Caseyville Cafe in Illinois is failing.
S5.E12 ∙ Soup to Nuts Diner
The "Soup to Nuts Diner", in Tavares, Florida, is a 1950s-theme diner that needs Robert Irvine's help.
S5.E13 ∙ Sweet Tea's Restaurant and Catering
Robert Irvine tries to save "Sweet Tea's Restaurant and Catering" in Pineville, N.C.
S6.E1 ∙ Something's Fishy
Chef Robert Irvine travels to Fishkill, N.Y., to help Joe and Dena save their floundering restaurant, Joe Willy's Seafood House. While experienced in purchasing seafood, Joe's skills as a head cook leave a lot to be desired. And the stress of the failing business is taking its toll on Dena and their three kids. Robert must force Joe to get past his pride in order to save his restaurant - and his family.
S6.E2 ∙ Father Knows Worst
Robert Irvine goes to Murrells Inlet, S.C., to save "Old World Italian Restaurant".
S6.E3 ∙ Creepy in Clearwater
Smitty's Restaurant in Clearwater, Fla., has problems. Lots of them.
S6.E5 ∙ Drowning in Debt
Robert has faced many stubborn owners before, but he may have met his match with the owner of "Mom and Dad's Italian Restaurant" in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.
S6.E6 ∙ Muskrat Mayhem
Robert helps three generations of women to save the "Wagon Wheel Family Restaurant" in Smyrna, Delaware. The only thing keeping this restaurant alive, right now, is muskrat.
S6.E7 ∙ In the Pits
An over-saturated market and a staff of misfits put "Bryan's Smokehouse", in Lufkin, Texas, into debt.
S6.E14 ∙ Kalico Kraziness
Chef Robert Irvine travels to Douglas, MI to repair the Kalico Kitchen.
S7.E1 ∙ Bring Mama Back
Chef Robert Irvine has just two days to address trust issues, frozen food in the kitchen and finances that aren't adding up, if there's any chance of restoring this restaurant, "Mama Campisi's Restaurant" in St. Louis, to its former glory.
S7.E2 ∙ Feathers Fly
Robert ruffles quite a few feathers when he heads to Kokomo, Indiana to help the Duncan family save their 33-year-old "Ducky's Family Restaurant". Robert's assessment of the terrible food and dysfunctional management was hard to hear.
S7.E3 ∙ His Way or the Highway
The Windsor 75 in Windsor, CT, is just 7 years old, but is plagued with problems. George's family is fed up with the restaurant and his stubborn ways. Can Robert Irvine pull the restaurant into the 21st century?
S7.E4 ∙ Outside the Box
Robert Irvine's baffled after arriving at the Coach Lamp Restaurant and Pub in Louisville. The restaurant, the food and the owners are all great, so why is it failing? Robert sifts through things to discover why.
S7.E5 ∙ Soul Searching
Robert Irvine travels to Hagerstown to save the Georgia Boy Cafe. The stress of the restaurant is ruining the once loving relationship between the owners, who avoid each other to keep from screaming in front of the guests.
S7.E6 ∙ Unlucky Number Seven
If SEVEN doesn't get a complete overhaul - from the owners, down to the food - it will never be more than a zero.
S7.E7 ∙ Unfixable Family
Chef Robert Irvine may have met his match when he encounters the volatile owners of Mike LaSusa's Italian Restaurant in Oak Creek, Wisconsin.
S7.E8 ∙ Holiday: Impossible 2
On his biggest mission yet, Robert Irvine heads to the Jersey Shore to renew two places devastated by Hurricane Sandy. He works to restore the LBI Pancake House and give the Ship Bottom Fire Company a much deserved "thank you."
S7.E9 ∙ Goombazz Gone Wild
Sal and Brenda's one-year old restaurant, Goombazz Big City Eatzz, has struggled to find a strong customer base and is now more than $300,000 in debt.
S7.E10 ∙ Clueless in the Country
Robert offers advice to former stay-at-home mom/owner of Heather's Country Kitchen in Plains, Montana.
S7.E11 ∙ Monkey Business
Robert helps the owner of the "Spunky Monkey Bar and Grill" in Auburn, Washington.
S7.E12 ∙ Dirty Laundry
Robert Irvine heads to Hillbillies Restaurant in Murphys, California, to investigate why Jami's breakfast and lunch spot is failing. While the name promises backwoods charm, Robert finds nothing charming about a decor.
S7.E13 ∙ Mumbo Jumbo
The owners of "Estrada's Restaurant" in San Francisco are $400,000 in debt and are lacking in passion for the food.
S7.E14 ∙ Restaurant More Impossible: Outside the Box
The owners of the "Coach Lamp Restaurant and Pub" in Louisville need help to drum up business. Robert comes up with an out-of-the-box plan.
S8.E1 ∙ Up in Smoke
Robert deems the barbecue bland and the management inefficient when he arrives at the "Mill Creek BBQ" in Redlands, Cal., which also finds him helping to repair the owner's relationship with her 21-year-old daughter.
S8.E2 ∙ A Lot to Lose
Bland food, poor service and no lunch crowd are among the problems identified by Robert, when he arrives at "Tootie's Texas Barbecue" in Cathedral City, Cal., which is owned by a woman who recently battled cancer.
S8.E3 ∙ Fiery Family Fusion
A couple who have spent two years trying to make Pasion Latin Fusion Restaurant, in Albuquerque, N.M., a success ask for help from Robert Irvine, who determines that tension between the owner's wife and brother is bad for business.
S8.E4 ∙ Pizza: Impossible
A New York-style pizzeria, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, serves great food but the business struggles because of a stubborn owner who is scaring away customers with his "my way or the highway" attitude.
S8.E5 ∙ Ungratifying
Robert Irvine is in Houston to turn around the Gratifi Kitchen and Bar. In addition to a kitchen so filthy that Robert shuts it down just minutes into his visit, Kevin's poor attitude is a cause of tension for the employees.
S8.E6 ∙ Face the Music
Robert tries to help "Urban Roots", a restaurant and entertainment venue in Oklahoma City, become a success, but first he has to reignite the owner/chef's passion for cooking and light a fire under the lackadaisical staff.
S8.E7 ∙ Treading Water
Robert offers advice to a seemingly passionless businesswoman who's finding it difficult to keep "Bryant's Seafood World" in Hueytown, Alabama, afloat after taking over the hometown favorite four years ago.
S8.E8 ∙ Bummed Out
High emotions and yelling mark Robert's trip to "Bumbino's Italian Ristorante" in Orange County, Florida, where he deals with crumbling relationships, the firing of staff and a switch made in the kitchen.
S8.E9 ∙ Meet the Impossible
Chef Robert Irvine celebrates the show's 100th episode by offering a glimpse at what goes on behind the scenes. Included: interviews with the people who make the makeovers possible; and a look back at the dirtiest kitchens.
S8.E10 ∙ Living in the Dark Ages
A BBQ restaurant, with a caveman/dinosaur theme, needs to be saved from extinction in Winter Garden, Fla. On Robert's to-do list is an overhaul of the décor, consisting of inflatables & foam rocks; & offer tips to control the kitchen chaos.
S8.E11 ∙ The Writing on the Wall
Robert helps the owner and operator of a successful sawmill turn "Big Jim's Bama Q" in Hammondville, Ala., into a barbecue destination, but first he has to teach him a thing or two about what it takes to thrive in the food business.
S8.E12 ∙ Saving Grace
A business and marriage are in trouble when Robert arrives at "Grace's Place Bagels and Deli", in Palm Coast, Florida, which is owned by a couple who are $320,000 in debt and are failing because of a lack of communication and teamwork.
S8.E13 ∙ No Day at the Beach
The Portu-Greek Café in Hudson, Florida, proves to be a challenge for Robert, who has to teach the self-described stubborn owner and his bickering family how to cooperate.
S9.E1 ∙ Fork in the Road
A friendship is falling apart over the struggles of the 3-year-old "Fork Diner" in Calhoun, Georgia, which chef Robert Irvine deems unsuccessful because of boring food, a lack of cleanliness and a staff that's disinterested.
S9.E2 ∙ Culture Clash
An Atlanta restaurant has the false reputation of being strictly for Muslims, which is keeping potential customers away. Another challenge Robert faces is the owner, whose experience in catering isn't translating into running this business.
S9.E3 ∙ Bowling: Impossible
"Paul's Bar and Bowling" in Paterson, N.J., a family-owned neighborhood staple since 1929, needs help getting out of an 8-year stump. To succeed, Robert takes the business into the 21st century, beginning with a total design overhaul.
S9.E4 ∙ Golf: Impossible
Robert arrives at the "Pomona Golf and Country Club" in Egg Harbor City, N.J., a 9-hole golf course and clubhouse run by three cousins, and is tasked with coming up with a business plan for the financially and emotionally strained owners.
S9.E5 ∙ Holy Cow!
The divorced owners of the "Country Cow Restaurant and Bar" in Campton, N.H., are on their best behavior for Robert's visit, but the staff and behind-the-scenes footage reveal that animosity between the couple is a problem.
S9.E6 ∙ No Laughing Matter
Robert deals with an owner who fancies himself a stand-up comedian and is more focused on telling jokes to customers than paying attention to the quality of food he's serving at "Uncle Andy's Diner" in Portland, Maine.
S9.E7 ∙ Take It or Leave It
Robert offers to buy "El Bistro" in Titusville, Pa., after the owner, a single mother of four with a love of cooking, asks for help turning around her failing restaurant.
S9.E8 ∙ Spicing Things Up
Robert deals with clueless owners, a scantily-clad wait staff and $300,000 in debt, when he arrives at "Spicy Bar and Grill" in Fall Church, Virginia. Also: a new chef needs to be hired.
S9.E9 ∙ Military: Impossible
Robert travels to Fort Bragg, N.C., on a mission to breath new life into the Green Beret Club, one of the only full-service restaurants on the post.
S9.E10 ∙ Drama at Mamma's
Robert deals with feuding sisters at "Mamma Lucrezia's" in Bellefonte, Pa., which despite excellent food coming from the kitchen, is losing $1000s a month and faces competition from a nearby Italian restaurant, owned by their brother.
S9.E11 ∙ Paradise: Impossible
Robert Irvine is in South Padre Island to help the Padre Rita Grill. The grill has both food and music, but they're not doing either very well. Robert must overhaul the tacky decor and get the owners focused on the bottom line.
S9.E12 ∙ An Abundance of Emotions
Robert offers help to the owner of "Abudanza Restaurant" in Wilbraham, Mass., a proud man with years of executive chef experience, but who is burnt out from the demands of the job and caring for a sick child.
S9.E13 ∙ Recipe for Disaster
On this episode of Restaurant: Impossible, Robert encounters the mother lode of disaster and, potentially, the most explosive family yet.
S10.E0 ∙ Top 10 Turnarounds
Chef Robert Irvine counts down the Top 10 biggest transformations he has overseen.
S10.E1 ∙ Without a Prayer
"Mama E's Wings and Waffles" in Oklahoma City, a once-thriving restaurant that was featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives (2006), is in financial trouble after a failed attempt at opening a second location.
S10.E2 ∙ Oh Brother!
Parents, who are financial backers of the "Knife and Fork Gastropub" in San Antonio, call for Robert Irvine's help, because the restaurant, which is run by their sons, is losing money despite its seeming success.
S10.E3 ∙ Revved Up
Restaurant: Impossible goes hog wild in Albuquerque, NM, at the Shade Tree Customs and Cafe along Route 66 where Robert Irvine meets a handful of characters who opened a full service restaurant above their motorcycle repair shop.
S10.E4 ∙ Mystic Mystery
Robert starts from scratch, with the owners of "Mystic Treats", in Ashland, Oregon, who have struggled for three years to attract customers with their vegetarian and offbeat pizzas.
S10.E5 ∙ Betting the House
Robert walks into a desperate situation, when he takes on the makeover of "Zoogs Caveman Cookin" in Port Hadlock, Wash., which, at just two years old, is dirty and being run by the owner's inexperienced daughter.
S10.E6 ∙ Dog and Pony Show
Robert encounters a vocal group of customers, when he arrives at the "Dog and Pony Ale House" in Renton, Washington, where he tries to help the owner toughen up and works to resolve trust issues with her staff.
S10.E7 ∙ Game Over
Hurt feelings between brothers, a controlling mother, and a noisy arcade are among the challenges facing Robert, when he travels to Omaha, Nebraska, to help the struggling "Bene Pizza and Pasta".
S10.E8 ∙ Holiday: Impossible 3: Double H Ranch
In the largest Restaurant: Impossible challenge to date, Robert Irvine and his team traveled to Lake Luzerne, N.Y., for an extra-special mission at Double H Ranch, a year-round camp dedicated to serving children with life-threatening illnesses. Double H was founded on the premise of "health and happiness" according to CEO and executive director Max Yurenda, and the camp indeed lives up to its promise, as every child who attends is welcomed and made to feel safe and hopeful.
S11.E1 ∙ 4,000 Square Feet of Trouble
A 4000-square-foot restaurant/music venue poses a supersized challenge for Robert, as he tries to help the dispirited owner of the 8-year-old "WhaBah Steakhouse" in Bowling Green, Kentucky, avoid bankruptcy.
S11.E2 ∙ Double Trouble
Robert is asked to save two Italian restaurants, owned by one family, in Summerville, S.C.
S11.E3 ∙ Chocolate: Impossible
A French bistro with an event space and chocolate boutique in Calvert, Texas, is in big debt, partly because the stubborn owner refuses to advertise or cater to the local community, which is why his daughter has called Robert for help.
S11.E4 ∙ When Life Gives You Lemons ...
Robert takes on a two-in-one challenge, when he travels to Downers Grove, Illinois, to fix a grocery store with a full-service bistro, owned by two best friends who are failing at both sides of the business, causing their relationship to deteriorate as well.
S11.E5 ∙ Prescription for Failure
Robert arrives in Elkton, Maryland, to help a community save an old-fashioned lunch counter, located inside a family-owned pharmacy, which has been struggling ever since the original owner's recent death.
S11.E6 ∙ Going Down with the Ship
Bad business decisions made by the seemingly clueless owner of "Gigi's Music Café" in Sunshine, Fla., are taking a professional and personal toll.
S11.E7 ∙ The Ambush
The owners of "Tornatore's Pizzeria" in Orlando, Florida, are ambushed by Robert and his team.
S11.E8 ∙ Bad Juju
Robert deals with a stubborn and inexperienced owner during his makeover of a battered Creole restaurant, in New Orleans, that includes a barbershop, which also needs some sprucing up.
S12.E1 ∙ Ambush: Breakfast Break-In
In the Season 12 premiere, Robert leads a surprise makeover ambush of "Theresa's Restaurant" in Bradenton, Florida. Once there, he realizes the owner is her own worst enemy, by being a micro-manager. Also: he faces a kitchen staff mutiny.
S12.E2 ∙ Ambush: Son Sneak Attack
The owners of "Lake Arrowhead Sports Grill" in Blue Jay, California, receive a surprise visit from Robert, which was arranged by their son, who's concerned that after five years the business is failing, along with his parents' marriage and his mother's health.
S12.E3 ∙ Ambush: Eyes on the Surprise
The owner of a bar and grill in Crestwood, Illinois, which hasn't turned a profit in the eight months it has been open, is also in danger of losing her husband, due to the strain her failing business has put on her marriage.
S12.E4 ∙ Ambush: Stay... Or Go?
A historical restaurant in Nashville isn't reaching its potential when Robert Irvine shows up, after being contacted by former employees, and finds the place rundown. While the current staff seem frustrated and unmotivated by the owner's management style.
S12.E5 ∙ Ambush: Fight to the Finish
Robert travels to New Kensington, Pennsylvania, to ambush the owner of "Stella's Dine-Inn Restaurant", who, her daughter worries, needs help dealing with the main cook, who also happens to be the owner's son. Also: Robert has design struggles.
S12.E6 ∙ Ambush: Facing Fears
Robert Irvine navigates a rollercoaster of emotions in Red Lion, Pennsylvania, as he aims to help the owner of the Cape Horn Family Restaurant face her fears and repair her self-confidence in order to change her staff.
S12.E7 ∙ Holiday: Impossible #2
Robert travels to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, to the City Kids Wilderness Project, a camp for at-risk teens, to oversee the much-needed makeover of their 25-year-old facilities. Over the course of three days, he also plans a barbecue celebration.
S12.E17 ∙ Ambush: Special Delivery
The owner of "La Casa Bianca" in Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, receives a big surprise, chef Robert Irvine shows up at the request of the owner's daughter, who's worried that the business is floundering and that her dad is losing his passion.
S13.E1 ∙ Ambush: Faded Star
In the Season 13 premiere, Robert arrives in West Orange, N.J., to help the financially struggling owner of "Starlite Restaurant and Pizza", which hasn't made a profit in nearly 10 years. Problems that need to be addressed are the extremely dirty kitchen.
S13.E2 ∙ Ambush: Beneath the Surface
Robert arrives at "De Rican Chef" in Virginia Beach to find the restaurant barely making a profit and the relationship, between the mother and son who operate the business, in poor shape.
S13.E3 ∙ Ambush: A Taxing Situation
Robert arrives at the "BFE Bar and Grill" in Waynesboro, Georgia, to find the restaurant deep in debt, with a suspended liquor license for unpaid taxes. Other problems include a poor reputation, painfully slow food service, and a shortage of staff.
S13.E4 ∙ Ambush: In Robert We Trust
Robert comes to the aid of the owners of "Peppino's Ristorante Italiano" in Oviedo, Florida, who bought the restaurant in hopes that their son would eventually take over, but they feel they can't trust him because of his poor work ethic and attitude.
S13.E5 ∙ Ambush: Out of Control
Chef Robert heads to SiP Bistro in Holly Springs, NC, to try to mend the owners' relationship and negotiate a healthy balance of control. He also must do a full dining room reno and make the small kitchen as efficient as possible.
S13.E6 ∙ Ambush: Exercise Surprise
Robert answers a plea for help at So Natural Organic Restaurant and Market in Harker Heights, TX. He must not only teach the owners efficient operating procedures but also help them make great food that happens to be healthy.
S13.E7 ∙ Ambush: Cray, Cray
A restaurant concept, inspired by infused liquors from Cambodia, is failing partly because of the owner's lack of experience and dismissive nature. Other problems include a lack of cleanliness, slow food service and some nauseating menu options.
S13.E8 ∙ Ambush: Third Ambush Is the Charm
Robert ambushes Tasso, the stubborn owner of newly established Broad Street Bistro in North Versailles, Pennsylvania. Robert attempts to turn this restaurant around while planning a surprise ambush that keeps everyone guessing.
S13.E9 ∙ Best Ambushes Ever
Chef Robert Irvine revisits some memorable ambushes, including "Lake Arrowhead Sports Grill", "Cape Horn Family Restaurant", and "La Casa Bianca". Also: a segment on how the surprise takeovers are set up and executed, with a look at what has gone wrong.
S14.E1 ∙ Dying Diner
Robert Irvine steps back in time at Rosie's Cafe, a struggling retro joint in Escondido, Calif. He has two days and $10,000 to make major changes before the restaurant has to close its doors for good.
S14.E2 ∙ Mom Finds Her Mojo
A Korean American restaurateur has Robert drop by her eclectic breakfast diner battling leadership issues and stiff competition.
S14.E3 ∙ Smoky Steakhouse
Robert arrives in Safford, Ariz., to help turn things around at the Copper Steer Steakhouse; the restaurant was the dream of Parrish and Maureen, but it turned into a nightmare as they started losing money with no clue how to turn things around.
S14.E4 ∙ Fight at Filomena's
Robert Irvine heads to Costa Mesa, California, to help turn around the struggling Filomena's Italian Kitchen and Market. Despite a clean kitchen, an organized dining room and allegedly good food, the fiery owner, Linda, hasn't been able to pay herself one dime since the restaurant opened. Before Robert can do anything else, he first has to figure out the real problem with this restaurant and why it's in trouble.
S15.E1 ∙ Hard Times at Josephine's
Robert Irvine heads to Chicago's South Side to try to save an iconic restaurant from closing its doors. After more than 30 years as a beacon in the community, Josephine's Cooking is one month from closing. Robert must motivate the co-owner, Victor, to take over the reins and relieve his aging, strong-willed mother, Josephine. With only two days and $10,000, Robert has his hands full trying to keep an important piece of South Side history alive.
S15.E2 ∙ Owner Tries to Do It All
Revisited: Owner Tries to Do It All -- Robert Irvine revisits Dodge City Steakhouse in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to see if the owner is delegating responsibilities or trying to do everything on his own like he did when Robert came to his aid in 2011. The owner dedicated his life to the restaurant, and it was all he had. Robert hopes to find that, with more family involved in the business, the owner has been able to get out of $600,000 in debt and no longer carries all the weight on his shoulders.
S15.E3 ∙ A Family Restaurant at War
Robert Irvine heads to Columbia, Mo., to rescue McLanks Family Restaurant from shutting down. The restaurant is run by a single mother and her five adult children who fight constantly, and the tension is tearing both the family and the restaurant apart. It's up to Robert to fix their relationship and get them to work together before McLanks closes for good.
S15.E6 ∙ Family Regains Confidence
In 2012, Robert met the couple who owned Gusanoz Mexican Restaurant in Lebanon, N.H. They were deeply in debt after opening and closing several unsuccessful Mexican restaurants, and Robert helped them regain their confidence in the kitchen. Now he's back in 2019 to see if his lessons are still making an impact.
S15.E7 ∙ A Single Dad Sparks His Passion
Robert Irvine is in Nutter Fort, W.V., where a West Virginian-Italian-American-barbecue-family restaurant has a confused identity and is in for one of the biggest transformations ever. Single dad Mike Audia is going to lose his restaurant and his home unless Robert puts everything he has into helping him turn the restaurant around.
S15.E9 ∙ Dull Diner Dilemma
Robert Irvine is faced with the problem of making a run-of-the-mill diner stand out in the heart of diner country in North Chelmsford, Massachusetts. After 13 years in business, mother and daughter co-owners Rosie and Bridget have run out of money and options. If they are going to be able to save Rosie's Diner, Robert is going to need to change almost everything in this outdated restaurant.
S15.E11 ∙ Saving a Family's Legacy
Robert Irvine comes to the rescue of a Maryland seafood restaurant that has been in the family for more than 60 years and is on the brink of closing its doors. Third-generation owner Chad and his sister, Cara, attempt to salvage what's left of their family legacy, determined to keep alive the memory of their late parents and grandparents. With the finances in disarray, nonexistent leadership and a divide between the uninspired staff and stubborn management, Robert faces one of his toughest challenges to keep this family business afloat.
S15.E13 ∙ Lakefront Disaster
Robert Irvine heads to Tomahawk, Wisc., to try to save a small-town steakhouse from closing. Owner Brenda is just one month away from shutting the doors for good, and she needs Robert to remind her of her passion for the business and help her fix more than 30 years of bad habits. With only two days and $10,000, Robert has his hands full trying to save Besse's on Clear Lake.
S15.E15 ∙ A Daughter Finds Her Groove
Robert Irvine travels to Muncie, Ind., where the rundown Madison Street Retro Diner is in dire straits. Owner Rita Watkins is in charge of the place, but her health is failing, and her daughter, Melissa, can't seem to step up to the plate and take over. Robert has two days to give Melissa the tools and confidence she needs or this home-style, American restaurant has no chance of survival.
S16.E1 ∙ Cleaning Up in Mississippi
Chef Robert Irvine has his work cut out for him when he arrives in Ridgeland, Mississippi. Rossini's Cucina Italiana is absolutely filthy, and even worse, owners Lori and Toni seem to have given up. Robert has to roll up his sleeves and get his hands dirty in order to clean up this small-town restaurant.
S16.E2 ∙ Help Is on the Way
Chef Robert Irvine is in Akron, Ohio, to save Edgar's Restaurant. Fixing a restaurant in only two days is impossible enough, but when Glenn, the restaurant's owner, is less than honest with Robert, it creates a whole new set of problems. If Robert can't figure out what makes Glenn tick, this restaurant has no chance.
S16.E3 ∙ Dumplings in Delaware
Chef Robert Irvine rolls up to the Southern Grille of Ellendale in Ellendale, Delaware. The owner of the Southern-style restaurant, Ronald, is working too hard to be in so much debt. If Robert can't help him reconnect with what makes him and his restaurant special, the local spot for Southern home cooking is doomed.
S16.E4 ∙ Out with the Old, in with the New
At Carmine's Chianti Cow in Port Jervis, New York, Chef Robert Irvine meets an owner whose identity crisis is threatening his restaurant. Stuck in a rut serving the same food as the previous owner, Chef Keith needs a wake-up call or this potential small-town gem is doomed to close.
S16.E5 ∙ New Roles, New Results
Chef Robert Irvine comes to the rescue of Foxfire Grill in Alexandria, Virginia, where the owners, Terri and Jackie, simply can't figure out why they aren't making money. Their restaurant has a good location, they're smart, and they work hard. So what gives? If Robert can't identify and solve the problem, they'll have no choice but to close.
S16.E6 ∙ Old Habits Die Hard
At Perella's Ristorante in Warren, Rhode Island, Chef Robert Irvine meets an owner whose stubbornness is holding back his restaurant. Lou hasn't updated the menu, the decor or his opinions since the restaurant opened 25 years ago, and he may lose his restaurant and his legacy if Robert can't convince him to change his ways.
S16.E7 ∙ Saving a Piece of History
Robert Irvine tries to save a piece of history in Garrettsville, Ohio, by rescuing a restaurant in a 200-year-old mill. Shelli, the owner of Garrett's Mill Brewing Co., is in over her head after her husband had to return to his trucking job to keep the business afloat. They have a $500,000 payment coming due, and the historic mill is just months away from grinding to a halt.
S16.E8 ∙ Beloved Restaurant on the Rocks
Robert Irvine visits Ferguson, Missouri, to help a beloved community restaurant on the brink of closing its doors. The owners of Drake's Place, Sonny and Bridget, are out of both money and options. They wish their son would step up more, but Sonny also struggles to give up control. It's up to Robert to see if he can salvage their dream of making this restaurant their family legacy.
S16.E9 ∙ Cajun Seafood Crisis
The Balcony restaurant in Larose, Louisiana, is one of the oldest Cajun seafood restaurants in the bayou. The owner has worked there for 28 years, but her friendly relationship with the employees has cost her their respect. Now, Chef Robert Irvine needs her to become the boss she's never been, or she'll lose everything she's worked for.
S16.E10 ∙ Lost in the Bayou
At Lil G's Kajun Restaurant in Louisiana, Chef Robert Irvine meets Therese, who bought the restaurant 12 years ago, having no experience. With her daughter's help, Therese has managed to stay afloat, but after consecutive years of losing more than $100,000, they've run out of options. If Robert can't reverse the tide, Lil G's name is mud.
S16.E11 ∙ Chattanooga Blues
Mike and Cherita started their family-run restaurant, Blue Orleans in Chattanooga, after losing everything in Hurricane Katrina. Now they are going through a divorce, and their kids, Dallen and Jolie, are caught in the crossfire. Chef Robert Irvine works to make the restaurant successful and bring peace back to the family.
S16.E12 ∙ Greek Tragedy
Chef Robert Irvine heads to Delray Beach, Florida, to work with Bobby, the owner of Taverna Trela, in hopes of reviving the flagging clientele. Assisting Chef Robert is the culinary mastermind Jason Giovanni and his sous chef, the swarthy Leonard Persin. Faced with maybe their greatest challenge yet, Chefs Robert and Jason race against the clock to save the restaurant from falling into the hands of rival chef, Jane "the Gain Goblin" Frantzen.
S16.E13 ∙ Saving a Pastor's Passion
After investing $200,000 and losing $4,000 a month, Andrew, a pastor and owner of home-style restaurant Loyd Have Mercy in Titusville, Florida, has lost hope of turning things around. It's up to Robert Irvine to help Andrew rediscover his passion and his self-confidence, or his restaurant will be shutting its doors forever.
S17.E1 ∙ Fixing a Family in Houston
Buried in debt, Habanera and the Guero in Houston, Texas, is on the verge of closing. The infighting is destroying the business and a 3-year-old daughter is stuck in the middle. Robert Irvine will have to convince the owner, Ben, to step back from the obsessive control of his partner and chef, Vanessa, and concentrate on the rest of the restaurant, or Ben will lose both his business and his family.
S17.E2 ∙ Revisited: Helping One of Our Own
Robert Irvine returns to Rosie's Cafe in Escondido, California, where he previously helped the owner, Kaitlyn, revive her failing restaurant. She has since suffered a near-fatal car accident, and Robert comes back to pull off a spectacular event -- breaking every rule in television if necessary -- to help this Restaurant: Impossible family member with her mounting medical bills.
S17.E3 ∙ Back on Track in Glendora
Robert Irvine heads to T. Phillip's Alehouse and Grill in Glendora, California, and finds a restaurant that looks more like a dive bar. The owner, Jen, can't stand up for herself and everyone walks all over her. Robert must find a way to break down Jen's walls in order to build her, and the restaurant, back up.
S17.E4 ∙ The Ginger Monkey is Going Under
The chef and owner, Jackson, of the Ginger Monkey in Chandler, Arizona, has a ton of experience but can't keep up with the demands of his high-volume restaurant. With three years of losses on the books, he's failing big-time. There's something wrong with this picture, and Robert Irvine is ready to solve the mystery.
S17.E6 ∙ Destination, Hawk Springs
Robert ventures to Hawk Springs, Wyoming, to visit The Emporium, where the owner is struggling to lead his staff and attract customers. His daughter might walk away from the business forever if Robert can't make him change his ways.
S17.E10 ∙ Community Hub in Chaos
Mother and daughter, Schenita and Harrita, are desperately trying to serve their community, but they have no experience running a restaurant.
S18.E2 ∙ The Sinking Anchor
An Air Force veteran has been struggling to keep his restaurant afloat. Chef Robert Irvine steps in to help the owner manage his anger and fix his relationship with his daughter in order to keep it from sinking.
S18.E3 ∙ Colorado Couple in Crisis
A husband and wife run a restaurant, are buried in debt, and on the brink of divorce. Robert Irvine must get Tim and Jenifer to work as a team again if they have any hope of salvaging their relationship or their 14-year-old restaurant.
S18.E9 ∙ Soul Food in the Dark
Robert Irvine assists in the renovation of the rundown building of Soul Food in the Park located in York, Pennsylvania, and helps the owner overcome her anger issues to rescue her restaurant and her relationship to her husband.
S18.E10 ∙ The Sinking Ship Inn
Ship Inn in Exton, PA, is sinking under the owner Michael's overbearing management style and $895,000 of debt; Robert Irvine has to overcome Michael's resistance to change and repair his fractured relationships in order to right the Ship Inn.
S18.E12 ∙ The Dutiful Son
Robert Irvine travels to Milwaukee where owner Abel runs Mexican Village, a Tex-Mex restaurant. Purchased as a gift for his mother and grandfather, it's drowning in debt and destroying his relationship with his children. Robert must help Abel to make some hard choices to save his restaurant and his family.
S19.E6 ∙ Slumping Sales in San Jose
A breakfast restaurant in San Jose, CA, is dirty, lackluster, and inching closer to closing its doors for good when Chef Robert Irvine steps in to help the two Mexican immigrant owners revitalize their confidence and save their friendship.
S19.E7 ∙ Big Ego, Big Trouble
Chef Robert Irvine rolls into Colorado Springs, Colorado, where the chef and owner of Momma Pearl's Cajun Kitchen is on the verge of losing his wife and his business if he can't shed his arrogant alter ego.
S19.E8 ∙ Out with the Old, In with the New
Chef Robert Irvine travels to San Diego to save Kaiserhof, a German restaurant that's stuck in the past. The owner and chef, Peter, is afraid to make changes for fear of disturbing his late father's original design and menu. Robert has to flex some serious muscle to drag Peter into the present and keep this restaurant from going under.
S19.E9 ∙ Not So Peachy Keen
When Chef Robert Irvine pulls off the highway to visit Denos I-76, a diner in Keenesburg, Colorado, he finds the owner, Darlene, abandoned by her employees and working herself into the ground. Robert must help her find staff and inspiration to turn this nondescript truck stop into a must-see destination.
S19.E10 ∙ Holding on to the Past
At Rest Haven in Clarksdale, Mississippi, owner Paula rules her kitchen, but her unwillingness to change is destroying her father's Lebanese restaurant and her son's chance of inheriting it. Robert Irvine must teach Paula to trust her son and her staff in order to turn things around and save the business and their family's legacy.
S19.E11 ∙ It's Not Rocket Science
Daniel, a former NASA physicist in Huntsville, Alabama, thought he could wing it in the restaurant business. His soul food spot, Mizz Juju's, has opened and closed multiple times, never made money and has no equipment. After 10 years of failures, including a broken engagement and spending his parent's entire retirement savings, Daniel needs Chef Robert Irvine's help to save his business, rebuild his life and repay his parents.
S19.E12 ∙ Hard Knocks in Hendersonville
In Hendersonville, North Carolina, Chef Robert Irvine meets Ray, an ex-con who has spent decades turning his life around for the sake of his son. But Ray's restaurant, Dreadlife Kitchen, hasn't been so lucky. Facing obstacles ranging from bad decor to no systems to no identity, Robert must help Ray find the courage to transform his business and build his brand to save his restaurant.
S19.E13 ∙ No Help Wanted
In Charlotte, North Carolina, the owner of 7th Restaurant and Lounge, Don, has beaten all odds since becoming paralyzed after being robbed at gunpoint. As the sole provider for his extended family, Don never asks for help and doesn't want to show any sign of weakness. If Chef Robert Irvine can't convince him that running a restaurant takes a village, Don and his family could lose everything.
S19.E14 ∙ Revisited: Heart of the City
In 2019, Josephine's soul food restaurant teetered on the brink of financial ruin, after serving Chicago's South Side for over four decades. Chef Robert Irvine returns to see if the mother and son owners have kept the spirit of Josephine's alive.
S19.E15 ∙ Small Town, Big Problems
Robert Irvine ventures to a small town in Wyoming, where the owner is struggling to balance his staff, customers and family.
S20.E1 ∙ The Final Shot
Chef Robert Irvine heads to Smith's Soul Food Bistro in Gastonia, N.C., where the owner, Cheryl, is an ex-basketball coach on a mission to help kids in her community find their purpose through working at her restaurant. Unfortunately, Cheryl has no idea how to run the place. She's hemorrhaging money, and Smith's is on the verge of closing. Robert must teach Cheryl to run her restaurant with the discipline she learned on the court or risk leaving a lot of kids out in the cold.
S20.E2 ∙ Best Friends Forever
Best friends Renesha and Brandy have no idea how to run their restaurant, Moondoggy's Pizza in Brunswick, Ga., and it's on the brink of collapse. Renesha feels disrespected by the staff and customers while Brandy's failure to lead or communicate is sinking them deeper into debt. With their friendship and restaurant on the line, Robert Irvine must teach them the basics of running a business and how to build a better culture among their staff.
S20.E3 ∙ My Way or the Highway
Chef Robert Irvine travels to Forks and Flavors in Kennesaw, Ga., to meet up with married co-owners David and Darnell. Executive Chef David is struggling to run his kitchen under the shadow of his husband's big personality. It's Darnell's way or the highway, but his constant need to be right is wreaking havoc on the day-to-day operations of the restaurant. Robert must develop and execute a plan to save this restaurant and their relationship.
S20.E4 ∙ Family Recipe for Disaster
Robert Irvine treks to Sylacauga, Alabama, to visit Giovanni's Italian Restaurant. Grieving owner Chrissy is struggling to keep her family's restaurant going after the sudden death of her sister. Robert must help Chrissy rediscover her passion if this outdated restaurant is going to survive.
S20.E5 ∙ Marriage on the Rocks
In Stone Mountain, Georgia, the failing Sweet Potato Cafe is destroying its owners' finances and their 25-year marriage. Karen feels burnout from carrying most of the responsibilities for the business while Darrell takes a back seat. Robert Irvine must convince Darrell to pull his weight in the cafe and help rekindle Karen's passion in the kitchen or else their business and their relationship may not survive.
S20.E6 ∙ Mistrust and Malaise in Madison
Robert Irvine travels to Madison, Florida, where Grumpy's Diner owner Jessica is struggling to keep the business afloat. She wants to pass the business down to her son, Justin, but he lacks the self-confidence and vision to lead the diner into the future. Robert must get Justin to believe in himself and prove to his mom that he's ready to take over the business, or Grumpy's may not survive.
S20.E7 ∙ Fighting for Your Family
The Barreiros run Amistad Grill in Homestead, Florida, as a family, but the stress within the business is tearing them apart. Owner Omar is a family man, but his trust issues cause him to constantly scold his wife and daughter in the restaurant. Robert Irvine must teach Omar to slow down, listen to his family, and cook with love and care, or their livelihood will be lost.
S20.E8 ∙ Schooling a Teacher
In Granada, Mississippi, the owner of the failing 333 Restaurant, Allyson, is busy teaching art full-time but still forces the restaurant's manager to contact her before making any decision, big or small. Left without a leader, the chaotic restaurant is just months from shutting its doors. Since Allyson won't give up teaching, Robert Irvine must convince her that trusting and empowering her staff is the only way she can save her restaurant.
S20.E9 ∙ Legacy on the Line
Robert Irvine heads to Shreveport, Louisiana, to meet Mavice, the owner of her father's legacy restaurant, Eddie's. The seafood spot is best known for its famous stuffed shrimp, but neither the signature dish nor the restaurant are what they used to be. Mavice's stubborn refusal to adapt is running the food, finances and family into the ground. Robert must convince Mavice to make the changes necessary to save her family's legacy and their livelihood.
S20.E10 ∙ Anguish in Abilene
Robert Irvine travels to Texas Cowboy BBQ in Abilene, Texas, where he meets George and Taylor, co-owners with a marriage and a restaurant on the rocks. Taylor wants to be a bigger part of the restaurant, but George is closed off, angry and unable to accept help. Robert must get George to confront his painful past, open his heart and accept his wife's help in order to save their business and marriage.
S20.E11 ∙ A Trifecta of Failure
Robert Irvine visits Steak-N-Stuff, a family-run restaurant in Cottonwood, Arizona, where co-owners Mark and Susie are struggling to keep the place alive. Mark's son, Blake, wants more responsibility, but Mark is determined to do everything himself, even if it takes a serious toll on his already compromised health. It's up to Robert to unravel the truth behind this failing restaurant and help this family get back on track.
S20.E12 ∙ Stuck in the Old School
Robert Irvine heads to Boulder City, Nevada, to help struggling pizza restaurant Vinny's Little Italy. Owner Vinny is stuck in his ways, refuses to listen to his family or staff, and is on the brink of losing everything. Robert must drag Vinny into the 21st century in order to save this restaurant from becoming a thing of the past.
S20.E13 ∙ Lifting the Weight
Robert Irvine visits Greg's BBQ, a family restaurant in Belen, New Mexico, that's run by an ex-Marine who can't stop micromanaging his son who works alongside him. Owner Greg suffers from several health conditions and years of untreated stress, which is hurting the restaurant and putting his life in danger. Robert must teach Greg to trust his son, step back from the kitchen and start valuing his own health, before it kills him.
S21.E1 ∙ A Mother's Guilt
Robert Irvine heads to Ash Fork, Arizona, where owner Felicia's failing restaurant, Ranch House Cafe, has forced her to sacrifice time with her three children. Overwhelmed by guilt, she is ignoring her deteriorating business, and Robert must help to turn her attitude around.
S21.E2 ∙ Living Up to Mom
Robert Irvine travels to The Amigo Cafe on Arizona's Navajo Reservation, where owner Julene's struggle to turn a profit has taken a toll on her health. Robert helps Julene's daughter, Heather, gain the confidence to step into her mother's shoes.
S21.E3 ∙ Clueless in Idaho
Robert Irvine visits Nampa, Idaho, to rescue a Hawaiian-style restaurant, Island Kine Grinds, from bankruptcy. The eatery opened in 2011 and serves island-style, Hawaiian meat and vegetable classics plus hearty sides. However, co-owner Renus Domingo's health problems have left his wife Ludi Domingo completely overwhelmed, and Robert must help Renus and Ludi heal their restaurant to prevent both their marriage and business from failing.
S21.E4 ∙ Missing Pepper in Baton Rouge
In Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Yolanda "Yoli" Perrilloux, the owner of Pimanyoli's Sidewalk Cafe and Catering (also known as Pimanyoli's Smokehouse) struggles to keep running her restaurant after losing her husband, Pepper "Piman" Perrilloux. The restaurant was opened in 2008, and the unusual name of the eatery is a combination of the nicknames of Yolanda and her late husband. During the September 2022 filing of this installment, Robert Irvine tries to help Yolanda become motivated and let go of her overwhelming grief to save her dying restaurant. In spite of Robert's help and Yolanda's best intentions, Yolanda made an announcement in January 2023 that her restaurant has permanently closed its doors at 14241 Airline Hwy and is no longer in business.
S21.E5 ∙ Roux the Day
In Baton Rouge, Louisiana, chef/owner Maurice Walker claims to be proud of his Cajun/Creole-inspired eatery, 'Boil and Roux' restaurant and bar at 11777 Coursey Blvd., but his lack of leadership and inability to inspire his staff threaten to destroy the business. If Robert Irvine cannot teach Maurice how to lead effectively, his restaurant has no chance to survive. At the end of the program, after two days of working with Robert Irvine, there has been a transformation in Maurice. He is energized and it shows. He acknowledged that he will now effectively lead his restaurant employees and strive for success.
S21.E6 ∙ Hot Doggin' It in Memphis
In Memphis, Tennessee, a father's passion project has turned into a nightmare. Owner Tyrone Clements has lost his way, and his family fast-food American restaurant, 'Big Dawgs Memphis' at 3057 Thomas St., is suffering because of it. The eatery serves fare such as chicken wings, hot dogs, sausages, hamburgers and sandwiches. Robert Irvine must teach Tyrone about more than just the 'ins and outs' of running a restaurant before this family loses their livelihood and their bond.
S21.E7 ∙ Running on Empty
Robert Irvine faces a unique challenge to save a restaurant, "Walters Gas and Grill", which is a combination gas station and restaurant located at 15930 U.S. 80E, Opelika, Alabama. Owner Penny Walters' health is failing, and so is her lifelong dream. Unless she makes big changes to more than just the restaurant, she'll lose everything. This installment was filmed on October 17th and 18th, 2022.
S21.E8 ∙ Fighting for Gigi
Robert Irvine visits GiGi's Place, located in the Salem Square Shopping Center at 3265 Salem Road, Covington, Georgia. Owner Gigi's health is failing, but she can't take a step back with her daughter and her longtime head chef fighting constantly. Everything Gigi worked for is about to fall apart unless Robert Irvine can repair a relationship that may be too far gone. This installment was filmed on October 22nd and 23rd, 2022.
S21.E9 ∙ Stalled on the Runway
Robert Irvine visits the Runway Cafe, located at 21 Airport Road Ext, Greenville, South Carolina. This eatery is an airport cafe that hangs in the balance. Owners Lem and Mike believe a nearby playground is the root of their problems, with too many kids driving away their paying customers. If Robert Irvine can't convince them that their problems are fixable, this restaurant will be grounded permanently. This installment was filmed on October 26th and 27th, 2022.
S21.E10 ∙ Sunnyside Down
Robert Irvine heads to Michigan to resurrect the Sunnyside Cafe, located at 725 W. Grand River Ave, Williamston, MI. This eatery is a breakfast joint with big problems. Owner Jeanette is a micro-manager who refuses to make changes, and Robert wastes no time finding solutions to keep her place from closing. This installment was filmed on June 8th and 9th, 2022.
S21.E11 ∙ Driven to Tears
Robert Irvine visits Leah's Korner Kafe located at 300 E. Railway St, Coleman, Michigan. Robert discovers that this failing restaurant is destroying a loving marriage. Owner Leah Fogle's refusal to listen to her husband/co-owner Chris Fogle's advice and suggestions has forced Chris to step away from the cafe for the past two years. Robert must help them find the confidence to be partners again, and by the end of the show, Robert has succeeded in this goal. This installment was filmed on June 13th and 14th, 2022.
S21.E12 ∙ A Family Divided
Robert Irvine visits Franco Di Roma, an Italian restaurant - which also serves pizza - located in a shopping center at 357 NY-211, Middletown, New York. A past mistake drives a wedge between the married owners of this eatery. Robert must help them bridge the divide and forgive each other before their restaurant business and whole family collapses. This installment was filmed on June 22nd and 23rd, 2022.
S21.E13 ∙ The Imbalanced Chef
Chef Robert Irvine heads to Rome, New York to The Balanced Chef, a restaurant located at 242 W. Dominick Street, Rome, NY. The owner, Brian Donovan, is facing a mountain of problems, including some very serious health issues. The stakes are high as Robert Irvine must help Brian figure out a plan to reduce his stress, both personally and professionally. This installment was filmed on November 9th and 10th, 2022.
S21.E14 ∙ Mountain Town Mess
Chef Robert Irvine heads to Lincoln, New Hampshire to the White Mountain Tavern located at Woodward's Resort at 527 US-3, Lincoln, NH. Robert discovers he has more than just a restaurant/steakhouse/tavern/lounge/bar to repair. The White Mountain Tavern's co-owners, David Culhane and his fiancée, Melissa Lewis, have a volatile relationship and toxic standing in the community, giving Robert only two days to fix two massive problems. In the end, Robert succeeds in both endeavors. This installment was filmed on November 19th and 20th, 2022.
S21.E15 ∙ Trick or Treat
Chef Robert Irvine heads to Franconia, New Hampshire to the Dutch Treat restaurant, sports bar and grill located at 317 Main Street, Franconia, NH. The owner, John Opalinski, has lost the desire to keep his family restaurant going. His wife, Jennifer Opalinski, is more than willing to help, but no matter what she and Robert Irvine do, the Dutch Treat doesn't stand a chance without a manager. This installment was filmed on November 15th and 16th, 2022.
