Restaurant: Impossible

Dodge City

Chef Robert Irvine heads to Harrisburg, PA in an effort to try and save Dodge City USA from closing its doors after 30 y

La Stanza

At La Stanza, in Philadelphia, PA, Robert finds an old-world Italian restaurant being ruined by the owner's young daught

Sweet Tea

Chef Robert Irvine's mission takes him to Chapin, SC where a little restaurant by the name of Sweet Tea is being run int

County Fare

Chef Robert Irvine pulls a sneak attack on County Fare, a neighborhood diner in Stafford, VA, only to find this place is

Snooty Fox

Robert is racing to Indianapolis, IN to help Snooty Fox, a struggling English pub-style restaurant. It's been a mainstay

Pastori's

Robert Irvine takes his skills and knowledge to the Nutmeg State of Connecticut where he faces his most arduous mission

Scrimmages

Chef Robert Irvine travels to Scrimmages restaurant in Wilmington, Delaware and quickly learns that the phrase 'there is

Mamma D's

Pigs and chickens and goats? Oh my! This Restaurant Impossible takes chef Robert Irvine to rural Pipersville, Pa., and M

Off Street Cafe

This mission takes Robert to Cerritos, a small town in sunny Southern California. But what he finds is the Off Street Ca

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 you

Cap'n and the Cowboy

Chef Robert Irvine finds himself walking into a salty sea dog's worst nightmare on this mission to Port Charlotte, Flori

Mad Cactus

Chef Robert Irvine finds himself in a prickly situation as he travels to Strongsville, OH. Here, he comes face-to-face w

McShane's

Chef Robert Irvine's visit to McShane's Restaurant in East Syracuse, NY proves to be the most horrendous place he has fa

Coffee's Boilin' Pot

When Chef Robert Irvine comes to Coffee's Boiling Pot in Madison, Louisiana the odds are stacked against him. Not only h

St. James Soup Kitchen

Chef Robert Irvine's overhaul of The St. James Soup Kitchen in Newark, NJ is his biggest challenge to date. Can he and h

Wildcat Cafe

It's back to school for Chef Robert Irvine as he travels to Canton South High School in Canton, OH to help the students

Sullivan's

Chef Robert Irvine's expertise at saving failing restaurants is put to the test at Sullivan's in Fruita, CO. The restaur

Hoffman's

Chef Robert Irvine's intervention of Hoffman's Bistro and Patisserie in Santa Cruz, Calif., couldn't come soon enough. T

Moss' Prime Rib & Spaghetti House

When Chef Robert Irvine gets to Moss' Prime Rib and Spaghetti House in Elyria, OH, he soon realizes that the problems of

Chatterbox

Chef Robert Irvine often sees restaurant owners with little experience and lofty ideas of how to run a restaurant, but L

Anna Maria's

Chef Robert Irvine has seen many dirty and neglected restaurants, but none have made him physically ill like Anna Maria'

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

Woody's Tupelo Steakhouse

When Chef Robert Irvine first sees Woody's Tupelo Steakhouse in Tupelo, MS, it's clear why owner Feather and her mom, Tr

Valley View

The Valley View Restaurant in Quarryville, PA is failing for a litany of reasons. This tiny diner located in the heart o

Pelican Grill

Chef Robert Irvine swoops in to save the Pelican Grill, a small breakfast and lunch place in Seabrook, Texas. Owners Joh

Mama Lee's

Chef Robert Irvine is tasked with turning around Mama Lee's Soul Food Restaurant in San Antonio, Texas, a four-year-old

Pappas Restaurant

Chef Robert Irvine's latest mission takes him to Pappas Restaurant in Benicia, Calif., a family-owned Greek restaurant o

Ristorante Barolo

University Grill

Chef Robert Irvine heads to Burlington, N.C., in an attempt to save the University Grill. The five-year-old establishmen

Pollard's Bar-B-Que

Chef Robert Irvine heads to Memphis to save a failing barbecue restaurant that's experiencing growing pains after upgrad

White House Edition

Michelle Obama tasks Chef Irvine with a unique challenge at Horton's Kids in Washington, D.C., a nonprofit community cen

Longbranch Steak and Seafood

Owner Lisa's husband gave her a restaurant as a wedding gift, and she has struggled financially and emotionally since. C

The Main Dish

Owners Lynn and Ken bought the restaurant five years earlier because Ken loved to cook, but with no restaurant experienc

Zandi's Grill

Zandi's Grill in isn't failing just due to its bad location, lackluster food, poor service, and tired decor. It's failin

Italian Village

Chef Robert Irvine hopes to return a 30-year-old staple to its early glory days. Not only will he need to overhaul the m

Stella's Italian Restaurant

Chef Robert helps a mother and son keep their 15-year-old restaurant alive. The son is clueless about food costs and lac

Gusanoz Mexican Restaurant

Chef Robert helps a husband and wife save their 6-year-old Mexican restaurant. Initially popular, growing pains got the

Frankie's

Frankie’s was purchased by then best friends Jay and Tina 13 years ago; the stress of a failing business has corroded

Paliani's Restaurant

Chef Robert Irvine travels to Burton, Mich., where he's on a mission to rescue a single mom, Marina, and her restaurant,

Michele's

Of all the owners Chef Robert Irvine has worked with on Restaurant: Impossible, none may have been more unprepared than

Maple Tree Cafe

Chef Robert Irvine heads to Las Vegas to help 26-year-old Ashley save the Maple Tree Cafe. Not only is Ashley new to the

Whistle Stop

Chef Robert Irvine's latest mission introduces him to the Whistle Stop in Hot Springs, Ark., and Linda, a former employe

Valley Inn

Chef Robert Irvine is in Palos Hills, Ill., to help save the Valley Inn restaurant. Opened 40 years ago by Faye and Fran

Oleander Bar and Grill

Chef Robert Irvine heads to Olean, N.Y., to meet Kelli and her daughter, Abby, owners of the Oleander Bar and Grill. Ope

Wedding Impossible

When he's not rescuing a restaurant, Restaurant: Impossible's host Robert Irvine is busy planning the wedding of a lifet

Behind the Impossible

Host Robert Irvine plans the wedding of a lifetime: his own, to wrestling star and entertainer Gail Kim.

Poco's on the Boulevard

Chef Robert Irvine is heading to Kansas City, Mo., to save a once flourishing family restaurant and repair the relations

Rohrer's Tavern

Chef Robert Irvine heads to North Bend, Ohio, to help revive Rohrer's Tavern, a local staple for more than 60 years. Cur

Bronk's Bar and Grill

Chef Robert Irvine's next mission brings him to the small town of Lake City, Minn., where Erik and Tracy are only a mont

Rising Sun Bistro

The French-themed Rising Sun Bistro in Kalispell, Mont., is facing a mountain of problems: A chaotic kitchen, an uninspi

Whiskey Creek Steakhouse

Pat and Karan, owners of the Whiskey Creek Steakhouse in Keyport, Wash., have lost nearly everything in the 20 years the

Windseeker Restaurant

Windseeker Restaurant in Dalles, Ore., is suffering from years of bad publicity and negative word of mouth. Chef Robert

Sapori D'Italia

Chef Robert Irvine is called to Fountain Hills, Ariz., where the family behind Sapori D'Italia desperately needs his hel

Nanny Goats Cafe and Feed Bin

Chef Robert's newest mission is to save the failing restaurant, Nanny Goats Cafe and Feed Bin, in Kilgore, Texas. Owner

Dinner Bell Restaurant

Chef Robert is in Madison, Tenn., to help owner, Tommy, keep the doors of the Dinner Bell Restaurant open. And Robert is

Maniaci's Italian Bistro

Maniaci's Italian Bistro in Mohnton, Pa., was a thriving family business that was run by Mrs. Maniaci until her death: F

Caseyville Cafe

Chef Robert quickly sees why the Caseyville Café in Caseyville, Ill., is failing: From the kitchen to the servers, the

Soup To Nuts Diner

The Soup to Nuts Diner in Tavares, Fla., is a 1950s-themed diner that looks like it hasn't been cleaned since then! Owne

Sweet Tea's Restaurant And Catering

Sweet Tea's Restaurant opened as a storefront to a successful catering business three years ago, but the non-descript bu

Something's Fishy

Chef Robert ravels to Fishkill, N.Y., to help Joe and Dena save their floundering restaurant, Joe Willy's Seafood House.

Father Knows Worst

Chef Robert Irvine heads to Murrells Inlet, S.C., to help George and Theresa save their 16-year old family-run Old World

Creepy In Clearwater

Gus and Evi, the owners of Smitty's Restaurant in Clearwater, Fla., don't just have one problem, they have hundreds —

Drowning In Debt

Chef Robert Irvine has faced many stubborn owners in the past, but he may have met his match in Carolyn, the owner of Mo

Muskrat Mayhem

Chef Robert Irvine travels to Smyrna, Del., to meet three generations of women fighting to keep the Wagon Wheel Family R

In the Pits

Lynn has owned Bryan's Smokehouse in Lufkin, Texas for 15 years: Business was great at first, but now an oversaturated m

Lost in the Woods

After losing his successful corporate job, Roger, who has no previous restaurant experience, purchased the Pinehurst Cou

Sink or Swim

Chef Robert is off to Twin Lakes, Wis., to Pier West Restaurant, which has a scenic view and a boatload of problems. As

It's All Greek to Me

Kalico Kraziness

Chef Robert travels to Douglas, Mich., to save the Kalico Kitchen and longtime owner Catherine, whose vocabulary is so c

Barely Edible

The 26-year-old Edible's Restaurant & Pub in Horsham, Pa, is suffering from a complete lack of inspiration and motivatio

Benner Street in Bethlehem

Owners Dorothy and Thom should be close to retirement but they are so far in debt, they may never be able to stop workin

Pie in the Sky

Mama Campisi's Restaurant

Ducky's Family Restaurant

Windsor 75

Coach Lamp Restaurant & Pub

Soul Searching

The once strong relationship between the owners of the Georgia Boy Cafe has deteriorated.

Unlucky Number Seven

The Seven restaurant, named for the owner's seven children, battles bad luck.

Unfixable Family

The volatile owners of Mike LaSusa's Italian Restaurant in Oak Creek, Wis. battle over every decision.

Goombazz Gone Wild

Goombazz Big City Eatzz, has struggled to find a strong customer base and is now more than $300,000 in debt.

Clueless in the Country

Chef Robert Irvine meets one of the most clueless owners he's encountered at Heather's Country Kitchen.

Monkey Business

Chef Robert Irvine is appalled by the condition of the Spunky Monkey Bar & Grill in Auburn, Wash.

Dirty Laundry

The owner of Hillbillies Restaurant in Murphys, Calif., needs transition from pushover to an empowered business owner.

Mumbo Jumbo

The owner of the San Francisco Mexican restaurant Estrada's is over $400,000 in debt.

Holiday: Impossible 2

Chef Robert tries to transform two locations on the Jersey Shore that were devastated by Hurricane Sandy.

Holiday: Impossible 2

Chef Robert tries to transform two locations on the Jersey Shore that were devastated by Hurricane Sandy.

Up in Smoke

Five years ago, Lisette and Steve got married, blending their families, and purchased the Mill Creek BBQ Restaurant in R

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 Te

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

Pizza: Impossible

A New York-style pizzeria, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, serves great food but the business struggles because of a stubborn

Ungratifying

Robert Irvine is in Houston to turn around the Gratifi Kitchen and Bar. In addition to a kitchen so filthy that Robert s

Face the Music

Robert tries to help "Urban Roots", a restaurant and entertainment venue in Oklahoma City, become a success, but first h

Treading Water

Robert offers advice to a seemingly passionless businesswoman who's finding it difficult to keep "Bryant's Seafood World

Bummed Out

High emotions and yelling mark Robert's trip to "Bumbino's Italian Ristorante" in Orange County, Florida, where he deals

Meet the Impossible

Chef Robert Irvine celebrates the show's 100th episode by offering a glimpse at what goes on behind the scenes. Included

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

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 barbec

Saving Grace

A business and marriage are in trouble when Robert arrives at "Grace's Place Bagels and Deli", in Palm Coast, Florida, w

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 stubb

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 I

Culture Clash

A restaurant in Atlanta has the false reputation of being strictly for Muslims, which is keeping potential customers awa

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-

Golf: Impossible

The Pomona Golf and Country Club in Egg Harbor City, N.J., is a nine-hole golf course and clubhouse that has been run by

Holy Cow!

The divorced owners of the Country Cow Restaurant and Bar in Campton, N.H., are on their best behavior for Robert's visi

No Laughing Matter

Robert deals with an owner who fancies himself a stand-up comedian and is more focused on telling jokes to customers tha

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

Spicing Things Up

Robert deals with clueless owners, a scantily-clad waitstaff and $300,000 in debt when he arrives at Spicy Bar and Grill

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-serv

Drama at Momma's

Robert deals with feuding sisters at "Mamma Lucrezia's" in Bellefonte, Pa., which despite excellent food coming from the

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

An Abundance of Emotions

Robert offers help to the owner of Abudanza Restaurant in Wilbraham, Mass., a proud man with years of executive chef exp

Recipe for Disaster

Robert Irvine deals with an explosive family that's about to implode while trying to keep Papa C's Eastside Cafe in Fair

Without a Prayer

A few years ago, Keith and Stephanie's restaurant, Mama E's Wings & Waffles restaurant in Oklahoma City, was thriving an

Oh Brother!

Through the financial help of their mother and stepfather, brothers Gabe and Javier have owned the Knife and Fork Gastro

Revved Up

Restaurant: Impossible goes hog wild in Albuquerque, N.M., at the Shade Tree Customs and Cafe where Chef Robert Irvine m

Mystic Mystery

Mike and Erika opened Mystic Treats in Ashland, Ore., three years ago, hoping to attract customers with their vegetarian

Betting the House

Chef Robert Irvine has seen a lot of desperate restaurants, but Zoog's Caveman Cookin' in Port Hadlock, Wash., may just

Dog and Pony Show

Chef Robert Irvine arrives at the Dog & Pony Ale House in Renton, Wash., where he meets the owner, Kristen. Despite Kris

Game Over

Brothers Jon and Bobby opened Bene Pizza and Pasta, a restaurant/arcade in Omaha 13 years ago. Business was booming unti

4,000 Square Feet of Trouble

At over 4,000 square feet, WhaBah Steakhouse in Bowling Green, Ky., presents Robert with his biggest challenge yet! The

Double Trouble

24-year-old Frankie is torn between his family's two Italian restaurants in Summerville, S.C., and he convinces Chef Rob

Chocolate: Impossible

A French Bistro with a chocolate boutique in Texas is deeply in debt, but the owner refuses to advertise or cater to the

When Life Gives You Lemons...

Robert's mission takes him just outside of Chicago, to Zest Bistro — a restaurant located INSIDE The Lemon Tree Grocer

Prescription for Failure

Chef Robert Irvine is challenged to fix an old fashioned lunch counter, located inside a family-owned pharmacy.

Going Down With the Ship

Bad business decisions are hastening the demise of Gigi's Music Cafe in Sunshine, Fla.

The Ambush

To get a truer picture, Robert ambushes the owners of Tornatore's Pizzeria in Orlando, Fla.

Bad Juju

The JuJu Bag in New Orleans is half cafe and half barber salon, and both are in desperate need of makeovers.

Ambush: Breakfast Break-In

In the Season 12 premiere, Robert leads a surprise makeover ambush of Theresa's Restaurant in Bradenton, Fla. Once there

Ambush: Son Sneak Attack

The owners of Lake Arrowhead Sports Grill in Blue Jay, Cal., receive a surprise visit from Robert, which was arranged by

Ambush: Eyes on the Surprise

The owner of a bar and grill in Crestwood, Ill., which hasn't turned a profit in the eight months it has been open, is a

Ambush: Stay... Or Go?

Chef Robert Irvine heads to Ellendale's Restaurant in Nashville after former employees reach out for help. The restauran

Ambush: Fight to the Finish

Chef Robert Irvine is headed to New Kensington, Pa. to ambush Stacey, the owner of Stella's Dine-Inn Restaurant. Stacey'

Ambush: Facing Fears

Chef Robert Irvine is called to the Cape Horn Family Restaurant in Red Lion, Pa. after receiving a plea for help from th

Ambush: Special Delivery

For his next mission, Chef Robert Irvine heads to La Casa Bianca in Whitehouse Station, N.J. to give the owner, Paul, th

Ambush: Faded Star

Chef Robert Irvine heads to Starlite Restaurant and Pizza in West Orange, N.J. after receiving a plea from the owner Pat

Ambush: Beneath the Surface

For his next mission, Chef Robert Irvine responds to a call from Tamara, whose mother Raquel owns De Rican Chef in Virgi

Ambush: A Taxing Situation

Chef Robert Irvine receives a heartbreaking plea from Megan, who owns the BFE Bar and Grill in Waynesboro, Ga. with her

Ambush: In Robert We Trust

After receiving a plea for help from an employee, Chef Robert Irvine and his team head to Peppino's Ristorante Italiano

Ambush: Out of Control

Sarah and Justin only opened SiP Bistro in Holly Springs, N.C. three years ago, but their business is already hurting. T

Ambush: Exercise Surprise

Chef Robert Irvine receives a desperate plea from Ayana, the oldest daughter of Luvina and Jameel, owners of So Natural

Ambush: Cray, Cray

Chef Robert Irvine receives a pressing plea from Jamie, best friend of Cray Eatery and Drinkery's owner Crystal in Colum

Ambush: Third Ambush Is the Charm

Chef Robert Irvine receives a heart-wrenching plea from Yianni, the son of the owner of Broad Street Bistro in North Ver

Dying Diner

Robert Irvine steps back in time at a struggling retro joint in Escondido, Calif., called Rosie's Cafe; the owner of the

Fight at Filomenia's

Robert heads to Costa Mesa, Calif., to help turn around the struggling Filomena's Italian Kitchen and Market; despite a

Mom Finds Her Mojo

When Robert arrives at Incredible Cafe in San Diego, he finds a restaurant that is anything but incredible; the kitchen

Smoky Steakhouse

Robert arrives in Safford, Ariz., to help turn things around at the Copper Steer Steakhouse; the restaurant was the drea

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

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

Caribbean Catastrophe

Robert Irvine heads to Chez Olga in Grand Rapids, Mich., where the struggling Caribbean restaurant's dingy dining room,

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

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 Nor

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 an

Lakefront Disaster

Robert Irvine heads to Tomahawk, Wisc., to try to save a small-town steakhouse from closing. Owner Brenda is just one mo

A Daughter Finds Her Groove

Robert Irvine travels to Muncie, Ind., where the rundown Madison Street Retro Diner is in dire straits. Owner Rita Watki

Dumplings in Delaware

Chef Robert Irvine rolls up to the Southern Grille of Ellendale in Ellendale, Del. The owner of the Southern-style resta

Cleaning Up in Mississippi

Chef Robert Irvine has his work cut out for him when he arrives in Ridgeland, Miss. Rossini's Cucina Italiana is absolut

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 eno

Old Habits Die Hard

At Perella's Ristorante in Warren, R.I., Chef Robert Irvine meets an owner whose stubbornness is holding back his restau

New Roles, New Results

Chef Robert Irvine comes to the rescue of Foxfire Grill in Alexandria, Va., where the owners, Terri and Jackie, simply c

Out with the Old, In with the New

At Carmine's Chianti Cow in Port Jervis, N.Y., Chef Robert Irvine meets an owner whose identity crisis is threatening hi

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.

Beloved Restaurant on the Rocks

Robert Irvine visits Ferguson, Mo., to help a beloved community restaurant on the brink of closing its doors. The owners

Cajun Seafood Crisis

The Balcony restaurant in Larose, La., is one of the oldest Cajun seafood restaurants in the bayou. The owner has worked

Lost in the Bayou

At Lil G's Kajun Restaurant in Louisiana, Chef Robert Irvine meets Therese, who bought the restaurant 12 years ago, havi

Chattanooga Blues

Mike and Cherita started their family-run restaurant, Blue Orleans in Chattanooga, after losing everything in Hurricane

Greek Tragedy

Chef Robert Irvine heads to Delray Beach, Fla., to work with Bobby, the owner of Taverna Trela, in hopes of reviving the

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

Quarantine Check-In

Robert checks on the Restaurant: Impossible family during the pandemic.

First Episode Rewatch

Robert and his wife watch the very first episode of Restaurant: Impossible.

Saving a Pastor's Passion

Robert Irvine tries to restore a pastor's faith in his Florida restaurant.

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 b

Revisited: Helping One of Our Own

Robert Irvine returns to Rosie's Cafe in Escondido, Calif., where he previously helped the owner, Kaitlyn, revive her fa

Back on Track in Glendora

Robert Irvine heads to T. Phillip's Alehouse and Grill in Glendora, Calif., and finds a restaurant that looks more like

Ginger Monkey Is Going Under

The chef and owner, Jackson, of the Ginger Monkey in Chandler, Ariz., has a ton of experience but can't keep up with the

Revisited: Out of Date

Robert returns to Paterson, NJ, to check on Paul's Bar and Bowling.

Revisited: Soul of a Marriage

Robert Irvine revisits Oklahoma City soul food restaurant Mama E's Wings and Waffles to see whether the owners have been

Moving On in Montana

Robert Irvine helps the widowed owner of Don Luis Restaurant in Billings, MT, move past the grief of losing her husband.

Destination, Hawk Springs

Robert Irvine ventures to The Emporium in the small town of Hawk Springs, WY, where owner Dennis is struggling to lead h

Colorado Couple in Crisis

The couple that runs Millonzi's in Fairplay, CO, is buried in debt and on the brink of divorce. Robert must get Tim and

Bogged Down in Buffalo

In Buffalo, single father Steven Marchione is struggling to keep the family's legacy restaurant Casa Di Francesca's open

Community Hub in Chaos

Robert visits Park Vue Soul Food Bar and Restaurant in Buffalo, where an inexperienced mother and daughter team is despe

Taking Ownership in Vegas

Julissa, the widowed owner of the Polaris Street Cafe in Las Vegas, is struggling to save her deceased husband's dream r

Saving an American Dream

Robert Irvine saves an immigrant's American dream of holding on to her Las Vegas restaurant.

A Dream in Shambles

Robert heads to Las Vegas to work his magic at A Pizza Melody

House of Cards

A model and a former poker player opened Cafe No Fur in Las Vegas, Nev., but they're so stuck in their dysfunctional way

Listless in Louisiana

Robert Irvine travels to Lafitte, La., to visit Boutte's Bayou Restaurant, where owner Nick is too proud to ask for help

Friends in Need

Robert Irvine arrives at Dunbar's Creole Cuisine in New Orleans to find a restaurant full of history but in dire need of

Nancy Foots the Bill

Robert Irvine is in Geneva, NY, at Cosentino's Ristorante, where co-owners Bill and Nancy are struggling to save their f

The Sinking Anchor

Turning around a failing restaurant is a daunting challenge under the best of circumstances. Attempting to do it in just

RESPECT

Robert Irvine visits Mr. B’s Southern Kitchen in Tampa, Fla., and finds two siblings being torn apart by their failing

Floundering Fish House

Robert Irvine visits Z Fish House in landlocked Loudon, Tenn., where the owner, Ed, needs a life preserver. Robert helps

Sub Shop SOS

Robert Irvine visits Spring Hill, Fla., where Turnpike's Rest Stop is suffering due to a communication breakdown between

Restoring a Reputation

At Deraney's Two City Tavern in small-town Barnesville, Ga., owner Christopher is losing his family home, his restaurant

A Friendship in Peril

Robert Irvine has to save more than a restaurant at J's in Waveland, Miss. Owners Louis and Jeff are months from losing

Big Trouble in Tennessee

Big Tom's Backyard Grill and Bar in Cleveland, Tenn., has turned from a dream into a nightmare, and it's costing owners

Irish Eyes Are Frowning

Katie has bitten off more than she can chew at Grille No. 13 in Waldorf, Md. She's $350,000 in debt and has no time to s

Soul Food in the Dark

At Soul Food in the Park in York, Penn., owner Audra makes up for her lack of knowledge and confidence by yelling at her

The Sinking Ship Inn

Ship Inn, a fine dining restaurant in Exton, Penn., has veered completely off course and is sinking under the owner Mich

Resentment on the Bayou

Greg and Janice, the married owners of On The Bayou in Milwaukee, Wis., can't stop fighting, and it's destroying their r

The Dutiful Son

Robert Irvine travels to Milwaukee where owner Abel runs Mexican Village, a Tex-Mex restaurant. Purchased as a gift for

Delusions of Grandeur

In Orland Park, Ill., brothers Yaser and Nader are close to losing their French bistro, Gaston's. They blame the competi

Extreme British Makeover

Expat Lee has lost all hope and is on the brink of losing his restaurant, From Across the Pond, in Colleyville, Texas. I

A Big Mess in Texas

Chef Robert Irvine travels to Joshua, Texas, to save a failing Tex-Mex restaurant. Owners Carmen and Wayne are serving s

Big Ego, Big Trouble

At Soul Food in the Park in York, Penn., owner Audra makes up for her lack of knowledge and confidence by yelling at her

Dirtiest. Kitchen. Ever.

Chef Robert Irvine heads to the Jalisco Cafe in San Diego and tackles one of the filthiest kitchens of his career; with

Burnt Out in Berkeley

In Berkeley, Calif., 50-year legacy restaurant KC's BBQ is on the brink of closure; chef Robert Irvine must help the own

Virtually Impossible

Chef Robert Irvine travels to Loveland, Colo., to revive a family-run Mexican restaurant. Owners Ritchie and his mother

Slumping Sales in San Jose

Chef Robert Irvine finds The Breakfast Place in San Jose, Calif., struggling to stay open; the co-owners are burnt out a

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 c

Not So Peachy Keen

When Chef Robert Irvine pulls off the highway to visit Denos I-76, a diner in Keenesburg, Colo., he finds the owner, Dar

Holding on to the Past

At Rest Haven in Clarksdale, MS, owner Paula's unwillingness to change is destroying her father's Lebanese restaurant an

It's Not Rocket Science

Daniel, a former NASA physicist in Huntsville, Ala., thought he could wing it in the restaurant business. His soul food

Hard Knocks in Hendersonville

In Hendersonville, N.C., Chef Robert Irvine meets Ray, an ex-con who has spent decades turning his life around for the s

No Help Wanted

In Charlotte, N.C., the owner of 7th Restaurant and Lounge, Don, has beaten all odds since becoming paralyzed after bein

The Final Shot

Robert Irvine heads to Smith's Soul Food Bistro in Gastonia, NC, where owner Cheryl is an ex-basketball coach on a missi

Best Friends Forever

Robert Irvine visits Brunswick, GA, where two best friends have no idea how to run their restaurant, Moondoggy's Pizza.

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. Ex

Family Recipe for Disaster

Robert Irvine treks to Sylacauga, AL, to visit Giovanni's Italian Restaurant. Grieving owner Chrissy is struggling to ke

Marriage on the Rocks

In Stone Mountain, GA, Robert Irvine visits the failing Sweet Potato Cafe, which is destroying its owners' finances and

Mistrust and Malaise in Madison

Robert Irvine travels to Madison, Fla., where Grumpy's Diner owner Jessica is struggling to keep the business afloat. Sh

Fighting for Your Family

The Barreiros run Amistad Grill in Homestead, Fla., as a family, but the stress within the business is tearing them apar

Schooling a Teacher

In Granada, Miss., the owner of the failing 333 Restaurant, Allyson, is busy teaching art full-time but still forces the

Legacy on the Line

Robert Irvine heads to Shreveport, La., to meet Mavice, the owner of her father's legacy restaurant, Eddie's. The seafoo

Anguish in Abilene

Robert Irvine travels to Texas Cowboy BBQ in Abilene, Texas, where he meets George and Taylor, co-owners with a marriage

A Trifecta of Failure

Robert Irvine visits Steak-N-Stuff, a family-run restaurant in Cottonwood, Ariz., where co-owners Mark and Susie are str

Stuck in the Old School

Robert Irvine heads to Boulder City, Nev., to help struggling pizza restaurant Vinny's Little Italy. Owner Vinny is stuc

Lifting the Weight

Robert Irvine visits Greg's BBQ, a family restaurant in Belen, N.M., that's run by an ex-Marine who can't stop micromana

Small Town, Big Problems

Robert Irvine ventures to a small town in Wyoming, where the owner is struggling to balance his staff, customers and fam

A Mother's Guilt

Robert Irvine heads to Ash Fork, Ariz., where owner Felicia's failing restaurant has forced her to sacrifice her time wi

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

Clueless in Idaho

Robert Irvine visits Nampa, Idaho, to rescue a Hawaiian restaurant called Island Kine Grinds. Married owners Renus and L

Missing Pepper in Baton Rouge

In Baton Rouge, La., an owner struggles to keep going after losing her husband years ago. Over a quarter-million dollars

Roux the Day

In Baton Rouge, La., owner Maurice claims to be proud of his restaurant, but his lack of leadership and inability to ins

Hot Doggin' It in Memphis

In Memphis, a father's passion project has turned into a nightmare. Owner Tyrone has lost his way, and his family is suf

Running on Empty

Robert Irvine faces a unique challenge in Opelika, Alabama, where he must save a restaurant located at a gas station. Ow

Fighting for Gigi

At GiGi's Place in Covington, Georgia, owner Gigi's health is failing, but she can't take a step back with her daughter

Stalled on the Runway

In Greenville, South Carolina, an airport cafe hangs in the balance. Owners Lem and Mike believe a nearby playground is

Sunnyside Down

Robert Irvine heads to Williamston, Mich., to resurrect the Sunnyside Café, a little breakfast joint with big problems.

Driven to Tears

In Coleman, Mich., Robert Irvine finds a failing restaurant that's destroying a loving marriage. Insecure and hypersensi

A Family Divided

In Middletown, N.Y., an unforgivable mistake has driven a wedge between Franco Di Roma's married owners. Franco refuses

The Imbalanced Chef

At The Balanced Chef in Rome, New York, owner Brian is facing a mountain of problems. His concept is confusing, and he's

Mountain Town Mess

In Lincoln, New Hampshire, Robert Irvine discovers he has more than just a restaurant to repair. The White Mountain Tave

Trick or Treat

At the Dutch Treat in Franconia, New Hampshire, Robert Irvine meets John, an owner who has lost the desire to keep his f