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Chef Gordon Ramsay of Hell's Kitchen fame is back, and this time he's hitting the road, exposing restaurants that are barely staying afloat.
Next episode: S10E01 — TBA · July 21, 2026 countdown
Highest-rated episodes all ranked
- 01
Da MimmoGordon Ramsay tries to transform New Jersey Italian restaurant Da Mimmo. - 02
Simmer DownGordon helps Chris establish fundamental systems and boundaries at Simmer Down Cafe. - 03
VoleosGordon tries to revamp Voleo's Seafood Restaurant, a second-generation family-run restaurant struggling to stay afloat following the devastation caused by Hurricane Ida in 2021.
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Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01Peter'sSeptember 19, 2007—Chef Gordon Ramsay of HELL'S KITCHEN fame is back, and this time he's hitting the road, exposing restaurants that are barely staying afloat.
- S01E02DillonsSeptember 26, 2007—Chef Gordon Ramsay is hitting the big city in an attempt to revamp Indian restaurant Dillons and make it one of the hottest venues in town.
- S01E03The Mixing BowlOctober 3, 2007—Gordon visits The Mixing Bowl, a small restaurant in Bellmore, NY. With the owner in the kitchen and an inexperienced manager running the fr
- S01E04SeascapeOctober 10, 2007—Gordon visits Islip, NY, where a mother-son team is running their beloved family restaurant, Seascape, into the ground. A hard-headed chef,
- S01E05Olde Stone MillOctober 17, 2007—Chef Gordon Ramsay takes a trip to Tuckahoe, NY, to help turn around The Olde Stone Mill, where restaurant owner Dean and his wife have pour
- S01E06Sebastian'sNovember 7, 2007—Chef Gordon Ramsay visits Burbank, CA, restaurant Sebastian's, which is in a state of pure chaos. Between the wait staff trying to put on a
- S01E07Finn McCool'sNovember 14, 2007—Chef Gordon Ramsay takes a trip to West Hampton, NY, where a family-run restaurant, Finn McCool's, is in serious financial trouble. Retired
- S01E08Lela'sNovember 21, 2007—Chef Gordon Ramsay visits Pomona, CA, to try to rev up business for Lela's, an upscale restaurant in desperate need of clientele. When Gordo
- S01E09CampaniaNovember 28, 2007—Chef Gordon Ramsay heads to Fair Lawn, NJ, to visit Campania, an Italian restaurant that's losing more money than it's making. With the wait
- S01E10Secret GardenDecember 12, 2007—Chef Gordon Ramsay visits Secret Garden in Moorpark, CA, to help French chef and owner Michel try to put his restaurant back on the map. Whe
Season02
- S02E01Revisited: Gordon ReturnsSeptember 4, 2008—Head Chef Gordon Ramsay revisits the kitchens of six restaurants that were once on the verge of disaster. A year ago, these failing business
- S02E02HandlebarSeptember 11, 2008—Chef Gordon Ramsay pays a visit to the Handlebar Restaurant and Lounge in Mt. Sinai, NY, with hopes of fulfilling a couple's dream to serve
- S02E03Giuseppi'sSeptember 18, 2008—Chef Gordon Ramsay visits Giuseppi's, a family-run Italian restaurant in Macomb Twp, MI, that's in absolute turmoil. A father-son team runs
- S02E04Trobiano'sSeptember 25, 2008—Chef Gordon Ramsay visits Trobiano's, an Italian restaurant in Great Neck, NY, that's a half-million dollars in debt. Owner and Executive Ch
- S02E05Black PearlSeptember 25, 2008—Black Pearl, a seafood restaurant in New York, NY, is struggling to get out of debt and has turned to Chef Gordon Ramsay for help. With thre
- S02E06J Willy'sOctober 30, 2008—The owners of J Willy's Bar & Grille in South Bend, IN, are in $1.2 million in debt and have called in Chef Gordon Ramsay in hopes that
- S02E07Hannah & Mason'sNovember 6, 2008—Chef Ramsay is called to the quaint little town of Cranbury, NJ, to help two friends who bought Hannah & Mason's, a French bistro they u
- S02E08Jack's WaterfrontNovember 6, 2008—Chef Ramsay visits St. Clair Shores, MI, where three local body builders have taken over Jack's Waterfront, a popular spot for boaters durin
- S02E09Sabatiello'sNovember 13, 2008—Sammy, the owner of Sabatiello's in Stamford, CT, is in debt over $1 million when he calls upon Chef Ramsay to help get customers back in hi
- S02E10Fiesta SunriseNovember 13, 2008—Fiesta Sunrise, a family-run Mexican eatery in West Nyack, NY, is in major financial trouble and needs Chef Ramsay's help to get them back i
- S02E11Sante La BreaNovember 20, 2008—Los Angeles is famous for movie stars, glamorous places and healthy lifestyles. Sante La Brea is a restaurant that touts itself as a place f
- S02E12Cafe 36January 15, 2009—Chef Ramsay visits La Grange, IL, where loving husband and wife Terry and Carol are in desperate need of some guidance when it comes to runn
Season03
- S03E01Hot Potato CaféJanuary 29, 2010—Philadelphia is known as "The City of Brotherly Love," but one restaurant, the Hot Potato Cafe, is tearing a family apart. Passion, motivati
- S03E02FlamangosFebruary 2, 2010—When Chef Ramsay visits Flamangos in Whitehouse Station, NJ, he feels like he's stepped back in time and into the rainforest. This family-ru
- S03E03BazziniFebruary 5, 2010—Chef Gordon Ramsay takes on Bazzini Café, an Italian restaurant in Ridgewood, NJ, that struggles with slow service, poorly crafted dishes, a
- S03E04Mojito'sFebruary 25, 2010—Kata and Marcelo thought they were living a fairytale life when the newlywed couple moved to Brooklyn, NY to pursue their shared dream of op
- S03E05Lido Di Manhattan BeachMarch 4, 2010—Chef Gordon Ramsay attempts to revitalize Lido di Manhattan Beach, a failing Italian restaurant in Manhattan Beach, CA, but upon entering th
- S03E06Le BistroMarch 11, 2010—Chef Ramsay travels to sunny South Florida, where he encounters a dreary situation. Le Bistro, a small French restaurant, is barely survivin
- S03E07Casa RomaMarch 12, 2010—Casa Roma, a Lancaster, CA, family-owned Italian eatery, packs in the customers at the bar, but the restaurant stays empty nearly every nigh
- S03E08Mama Rita'sMarch 19, 2010—Chef Gordon Ramsay visits Mama Rita's, a struggling Mexican restaurant in Newbury Park, CA. Owner Laura dreams of honoring her grandmother's
- S03E09Anna Vincenzo'sMarch 26, 2010—Chef Ramsay visits Anna Vincenzo's in Boca Raton, FL, a family-run restaurant whose owner/chef, CeCe, is extremely resistant to change. Frus
- S03E10Revisited #2April 9, 2010—Chef Ramsay pays a visit to Sante La Brea and Giuseppi's, two California eateries he helped during the first season of KITCHEN NIGHTMARES, t
- S03E11FlemingMay 7, 2010—Chef Ramsay visits Fleming, a once-popular Danish restaurant in Miami, FL, where a husband-wife team are in desperate need of help. With a s
- S03E12Sushi KoMay 14, 2010—Chef Ramsay visits Sushi Ko, a family-owned restaurant in Thousand Oaks, CA. Owner Akira began his career at the high-profile eatery, and af
- S03E13Revisited #1May 21, 2010—Chef Ramsay pays a visit to kitchens past to see if the owners have implemented his changes to help their businesses thrive. Ramsay is in fo
Season04
- S04E01Spanish PavillionJanuary 21, 2011—Chef Ramsay visits Spanish Pavillion in Harrison, NJ, a family-run business established in 1976 whose owners, brothers Michael and Jerry, ha
- S04E02Classic AmericanJanuary 28, 2011—Chef Ramsay visits Classic American in suburban West Babylon, NY, a restaurant struggling to make ends meet with mounting debt and whose two
- S04E03PJ's SteakhouseFebruary 4, 2011—Chef Ramsay visits PJ's Steakhouse in Queens, NY, determined to breathe new life and energy into the establishment. Husband-and-wife owners
- S04E04Revisited #1February 11, 2011—
- S04E05Grasshopper AlsoFebruary 18, 2011—Chef Ramsay visits Carlstadt, NJ, restaurant Grasshopper Also. Find out if Chef Ramsay will be able to turn the restaurant around or if it w
- S04E06DavideFebruary 25, 2011—Chef Ramsay visits Davide, a restaurant in Boston, MA. Find out if he will be able to turn the restaurant around or if it will be forced to
- S04E07DowncityMarch 11, 2011—Chef Ramsay visits DownCity, a restaurant in Providence, RI. Find out if his attempt to turn the restaurant around will be enough to keep it
- S04E08Revisited #2March 18, 2011—
- S04E09Café TavoliniMarch 25, 2011—Chef Ramsay's next restaurant project is Café Tavolini in Bridgeport, CT. Find out if his experience and expertise will help transform the e
- S04E10Kingston CaféApril 15, 2011—Chef Ramsay visits Kingston Café in Pasadena, CA. Will Chef Ramsay be able to turn the restaurant around and help the owners keep their busi
- S04E11La FriteApril 29, 2011—Chef Ramsay visits La Frite in Sherman Oaks, CA. Find out if his efforts to turn the restaurant around will be enough to keep the its doors
- S04E12CapriMay 6, 2011—
- S04E13Zeke'sMay 13, 2011—Chef Ramsay heads to New Orleans, LA, to help transform Zeke's Restaurant. Will he be able to breathe new life and add some spice into this
- S04E14OceanaMay 20, 2011—In the season finale of KITCHEN NIGHTMARES, has Chef Ramsay met his match? The culinary master visits another restaurant struggling to keep
Season05
- S05E01Blackberry'sSeptember 23, 2011—Chef Ramsay visits Plainfield, New Jersey, determined to breathe new life and energy into Blackberry's Catering and Family Restaurant. Disap
- S05E02Leone'sSeptember 30, 2011—Chef Ramsay visits Leone's Restaurant, a family-owned Italian eatery in Montclair, NJ. Find out if Chef Ramsay's advice and expertise can he
- S05E03Mike & Nellie'sOctober 7, 2011—Chef Ramsay visits Mike & Nellie's in Oakhurst, New Jersey. Find out if Chef Ramsay's advice and expertise can help keep the restaurant
- S05E04Luigi'sOctober 14, 2011—Chef Ramsay visits Luigi's, an eatery in Anaheim, CA, on the brink of closing its doors for good. Find out if Chef Ramsay's advice and exper
- S05E05Revisited #1October 21, 2011—Chef Ramsay returns to restaurants he tried to help in the past, such as Downcity in Providence, R.I., Classic American in West Babylon, N.Y
- S05E06Burger Kitchen, Pt. 1November 4, 2011—Chef Ramsay pays a visit to Burger Kitchen in Los Angeles in order to revamp the bland menu and to revive the tired establishment with a fre
- S05E07Burger Kitchen, Pt. 2November 11, 2011—Tempers flare and emotions run high as Chef Ramsay continues his attempt to transform Los Angeles' Burger Kitchen into a successful burger e
- S05E08Greek at The HarborNovember 18, 2011—Chef Ramsay visits Ventura Harbor, CA, determined to breathe new life and energy into Greek at the Harbor, but the restaurant's inconsistent
- S05E09Michon'sJanuary 13, 2012—Chef Ramsay heads to the Peach state eatery Michon's Smoked Meats & Seafood restaurant for a much needed update. Find out if Chef Ramsay
- S05E10El GrecoJanuary 20, 2012—Chef Ramsay heads to the lone star state to give Austin, Texas eatery El Greco a much-needed update that would still maintain family-held tr
- S05E11Revisited #2January 27, 2012—
- S05E12Park's EdgeFebruary 3, 2012—Chef Ramsay visits Atlanta, GA, to help the owners of contemporary American restaurant Park's Edge refresh their menu and service. Although
- S05E13Spin A YarnFebruary 10, 2012—Chef Ramsay visits Fremont, CA, to help out 50-year-old steakhouse and banquet center Spin-A-Yarn. Despite the restaurant's rich history as
- S05E14Charlie'sFebruary 17, 2012—Chef Ramsay visits Charlie's in La Verne, CA to help the owners of the Italian bistro refresh its outdated look and update the menu's bland
- S05E15Café HonFebruary 24, 2012—Chef Ramsay heads to Baltimore, MD, and immediately has his hands full when he visits Café Hon, a Southern Comfort eatery in need not only o
- S05E16Chiarella'sMarch 23, 2012—Chef Ramsay visits the "City of Brotherly Love" to check in on family-owned Italian restaurant Chiarella's. Although the Philadelphia eatery
- S05E17ZocaloMarch 30, 2012—Chef Ramsay visits the windy city to check in on Mexican restaurant Zocalo. Although the Chicago restaurant offers a vibrant atmosphere, Che
Season06
- S06E01La Galleria 33, Pt. 1October 26, 2012—Chef Ramsay travels to Boston to visit La Galleria 33 in the first part of a special two-part episode of Kitchen Nightmares. Located in the
- S06E02La Galleria 33, Pt. 2November 2, 2012—In the second part of a two-part episode, Chef Ramsay is back in the North End of Boston, hoping to snap sisters Rita and Lisa out of their
- S06E03
Mama Maria'sNovember 9, 2012—Chef Ramsay heads to Mama Maria's in Brooklyn. This Italian restaurant and pizzeria was passed down from mother to son more than 25 years ag - S06E04Ms. Jean's Southern CuisineNovember 16, 2012—Chef Ramsay travels to the suburbs of Pittsburgh, PA, to help a desperate retired special education teacher, Jean, who put her entire life's
- S06E05Barefoot Bob'sDecember 7, 2012—Chef Ramsay strolls into to Barefoot Bob's, a quaint beachside restaurant in Massachusetts, to help Marc and Lisa, a husband and wife who op
- S06E06Revisited #1December 14, 2012—
- S06E07Olde Hitching Post Restaurant & TavernJanuary 25, 2013—Chef Ramsay heads to the historical Olde Hitching Post in Hanson, MA, where he faces off with stubborn owner Tom. In 2005, Tom bought the ea
- S06E08Levanti's Italian RestaurantFebruary 1, 2013—Chef Ramsay travels to the town of Beaver, PA, and the family-owned Italian restaurant Levanti's, which is barely being held together by a b
- S06E09Sam's Mediterranean Kabob RoomFebruary 15, 2013—Thirty minutes northeast of Los Angeles, in Monrovia, CA, Chef Ramsay finds a restaurant and family in desperate need of a change. Since its
- S06E10Nino's Italian RestaurantFebruary 22, 2013—Since its opening in 1958, Nino's of Long Beach, CA had been run by a well-liked and successful immigrant couple, but old age has forced the
- S06E11Mill Street Bistro, Pt. 1March 1, 2013—Chef Gordon Ramsay travels to Norwalk, OH, to visit Mill Street Bistro in the first part of a special two-part episode of Kitchen Nightmares
- S06E12Mill Street Bistro, Pt. 2March 8, 2013—In the second part of a special two-part episode, Chef Ramsay is back in Ohio farm country, hoping to snap restaurant owner Joe out of his s
- S06E13Yanni'sMarch 15, 2013—Chef Ramsay makes his first visit to Seattle, Washington, to Yanni's Greek restaurant. In the beginning, Yanni's saw great success, but with
- S06E14
Prohibition GrilleApril 26, 2013—Chef Ramsay is in for a challenge when he heads to Everett, WA, to visit the Prohibition Grille. Professional belly dancer-turned-restaurant - S06E15Chappy'sMay 3, 2013—Chef Ramsay heads to Chappy's, a Cajun-style restaurant in the heart of Nashville where he meets owners John (Chappy) and Starr. The couple'
- S06E16Amy's Baking CompanyMay 10, 2013Chef Ramsay heads to Scottsdale, AZ, to visit Amy's Baking Company, which might be one of the cleanest restaurants in the history of the sho
Season07
- S07E01Return to Amy's Baking CompanyApril 11, 2014—In an epic season premiere event, KITCHEN NIGHTMARES is catching up with the most talked-about restaurant in the series' history: Amy's Baki
- S07E02Pantaleone'sApril 11, 2014—Ramsay helps a Denver pizzeria owner who believes he makes the best pizza in town despite taste test results proving otherwise.
- S07E03Old NeighborhoodApril 18, 2014—Chef Ramsay heads to Arvada, CO, where owners Alexa and Randy are desperately calling on him to help restore their 25-year-old restaurant, t
- S07E04Kati AlloApril 18, 2014
- S07E05
Mangia Mangia, Pt. 1April 25, 2014—Chef Ramsay heads to Woodland Park, CO, where he attempts to save an Italian joint with an identity crisis. But the atmosphere, food and ser - S07E06
Mangia Mangia, Pt. 2April 25, 2014—Conclusion. An Italian restaurant in Woodland Park, Colo., is beset with problems that include an incompetent head chef and low morale among - S07E07Zayna Flaming Grill, Pt. 1May 2, 2014—Chef Gordon Ramsay travels to Redondo Beach, CA, to visit Zayna Flaming Grill, a Mediterranean restaurant owned and operated by aunt-and-nie
- S07E08Zayna Flaming Grill, Pt. 2May 2, 2014—
- S07E09Bella LunaMay 16, 2014—Three years ago, Rosaria and her two sons moved from New York to Easton, PA, to open an Italian restaurant called Bella Luna. Rosaria bought
- S07E10RevisitedSeptember 12, 2014—Gordon Ramsay revisits some of his greatest challenges on this all-new special episode. Back in Boston's north end, Ramsay catches up sister
Season08
- S08E01
Bel AireSeptember 25, 2023Ramsay urges two brothers to work through their conflicts to save their beloved diner. - S08E02
Bask 46October 2, 2023Ramsay tries to transform a 6-month-old gastropub that is in jeopardy due to its fiery head chef. - S08E03
In the DrinkOctober 9, 2023Ramsay attempts to revamp a country club restaurant that struggles to find cohesiveness. - S08E04
Season's bestDa MimmoOctober 16, 2023Gordon Ramsay tries to transform New Jersey Italian restaurant Da Mimmo. - S08E05
Juicy BoxNovember 6, 2023Gordon Ramsay steps in to transform a family-run Haitian juice bar and restaurant in Brooklyn, N.Y. - S08E06
Love BitesNovember 13, 2023Gordon Ramsay steps in to save a small cafe and a couple's engagement. - S08E07
El CantitoNovember 20, 2023Gordon Ramsay tries to transform a Puerto Rican restaurant struggling to keep the business afloat. - S08E08
South BrooklynNovember 27, 2023Ramsay steps in to reassess South Brooklyn Foundry's priorities and straighten out the finances. - S08E09
Max'sDecember 4, 2023Chef Ramsay tries to transform Max's Bar & Grill before the divorced owners' business crumbles. - S08E10
DiwanDecember 4, 2023Gordon tries to help an Indian restaurant running a Mexican restaurant out of the same kitchen.
Season09Best season
- S09E01
Iberville: Ramsay's Worst NightmareJanuary 7, 2025Ramsay tries to help the owner of Iberville Cuisine & Oyster Bar, located in the heart of the French Quarter. - S09E02
Iberville: The Nightmare ContinuesJanuary 14, 2025Gordon Ramsay continues to help the lost owner of Iberville Cuisine. - S09E03
VoleosJanuary 21, 2025Gordon tries to revamp Voleo's Seafood Restaurant, a second-generation family-run restaurant struggling to stay afloat following the devasta - S09E04
KindredJanuary 28, 2025A vegan restaurant grappling with direction and disorganization is in need of help. - S09E05
3 Southern GirlsFebruary 4, 2025Gordon Ramsay pays a visit to traditional southern cuisine restaurant 3 Southern Girls; the restaurant's owners hope to rebuild a successful - S09E06
Kings Blu JamFebruary 11, 2025Gordon tries to revamp Kings Blu Jam Cafe in Houston, a cafe specializing in all things breakfast, brunch and lunch, but the overwhelming me - S09E07
VerdictFebruary 18, 2025Gordon Ramsay offers his support to The Verdict, a restaurant known for serving traditional New Orleans cuisine with a modern and trendy twi - S09E08
Grumpy GeorgeFebruary 25, 2025Gordon Ramsay tries to help an English pub located in Georgetown, Texas. - S09E09
Leo'sMarch 4, 2025Gordon tries to help the owner of Leo's Italian Grill rediscover his dream of a vibrant restaurant. - S09E10
Blake's PlaceMarch 11, 2025Gordon Ramsay helps the owner of Blake's Place, a small neighborhood restaurant that has lost sight of the most crucial aspect of a restaura - S09E11
Season's bestSimmer DownMarch 18, 2025Gordon helps Chris establish fundamental systems and boundaries at Simmer Down Cafe.
Season10
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