Restaurant: Impossible

1. S01E01Villari'sJanuary 19, 2011—Chef Robert Irvine is in Palmyra, NJ to see if he can save a 60yr old family restaurant from failure. Paul Villari 3rd took over his family'
2. S01E02Mainelli'sJanuary 26, 2011—Robert heads to Providence, R.I., to save Mainelli's, a former neighborhood-favorite Italian restaurant with bad service and an extensive me
3. S01E03Rascal's BBQ and Crab HouseFebruary 2, 2011—Robert travels to Rascal's BBQ & Crab House in New Castle, Del., where many pass by but almost none stop to eat. Rascal's hides behind m
4. S01E04Salt Works IIFebruary 9, 2011—A new restaurant with young owners keeps Robert on his toes in this mission. Salt Works II in Wilmington, N.C., prides itself on serving dow
5. S01E05Meglio'sFebruary 16, 2011—At Meglio's in Bridgeton, Mo., near St. Louis, Robert finds an Italian restaurant stuck in the past with a laundry list of problems. They cl
6. S01E06Secret GardenFebruary 23, 2011—Down in Jacksonville, Fla., Robert strives to save The Secret Garden Café, a failing breakfast/lunch locale owned by partners Zack and Micha
7. S01E07Flood TideMarch 2, 2011—Robert must overcome the impossible to save the formerly venerable Flood Tide Restaurant in Mystic, Conn., which has earned a bad reputation

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01Dodge CityJuly 6, 2011—Chef Robert Irvine heads to Harrisburg, Pa., in an effort to try and save Dodge City USA from closing its doors after 30 years of service. H
2. S02E02La StanzaJuly 13, 2011—At La Stanza, in Philadelphia, PA, Robert finds an old-world Italian restaurant being ruined by the owner's young daughter. 24-year-old Luci
3. S02E03Sweet TeaJuly 20, 2011—Chef Robert Irvine's mission takes him to Chapin, SC where a little restaurant by the name of Sweet Tea is being run into the ground by its
4. S02E04County FareAugust 2, 2011—Chef Robert Irvine pulls a sneak attack on County Fare, a neighborhood diner in Stafford, Va., only to find this place is no picnic. The dow
5. S02E05Snooty FoxAugust 3, 2011—Robert is racing to Indianapolis, IN to help Snooty Fox, a struggling English pub-style restaurant. It's been a mainstay in the city for 28-
6. S02E06Pastori'sAugust 10, 2011—Robert Irvine takes his skills and knowledge to the Nutmeg State of Connecticut where he faces his most arduous mission to date, to save not
7. S02E07ScrimmagesAugust 31, 2011—Chef Robert Irvine travels to Scrimmages restaurant in Wilmington, Del., and quickly learns that the phrase "there is no i in team" truly ap
8. S02E08Mamma D'sSeptember 7, 2011—Pigs and chickens and goats? Oh my! This Restaurant Impossible takes chef Robert Irvine to rural Pipersville, Pa., and Mamma D's, a place th
9. S02E09Off Street CafeSeptember 14, 2011—This mission takes Robert to Cerritos, a small town in sunny Southern California. But what he finds is the Off Street Café, a gloomy restaur
10. S02E10The TrailsSeptember 21, 2011—Robert hits the trail to San Diego, Calif., where he finds The Trails Eatery. An adorable little café owned and run by a young, energetic wo
11. S02E11Cap'n and the CowboySeptember 28, 2011—Chef Robert Irvine finds himself walking into a salty sea dog's worst nightmare on this mission to Port Charlotte, Florida... home of the ru
12. S02E12Mad CactusNovember 2, 2011—Chef Robert Irvine finds himself in a prickly situation as he travels to Strongsville, Ohio. Here, he comes face-to-face with the Mad Cactus
13. S02E13McShane'sNovember 9, 2011—Chef Robert Irvine's visit to McShane's Restaurant in East Syracuse, NY proves to be the most horrendous place he has faced to date. Inside
14. S02E14Coffee's Boiling PotNovember 16, 2011—When Chef Robert Irvine comes to Coffee's Boilin' Pot in Madisonville, La., the odds are stacked against him. Not only have the owners, Tim
15. S02E15St. James Soup KitchenNovember 23, 2011—Chef Robert Irvine's overhaul of The St. James Soup Kitchen in Newark, N.J., is his biggest challenge to date. Can he and his team renovate
16. S02E16Wildcat CafeDecember 7, 2011—It's back to school for Chef Robert Irvine as he travels to Canton South High School in Canton, Ohio, to help the students of its culinary a
17. S02E17Sullivan's GrillJanuary 4, 2012—Chef Robert Irvine's expertise at saving failing restaurants is put to the test at Sullivan's in Fruita, Colo. The restaurant is on the verg
18. S02E18Hoffman's BistroJanuary 11, 2012—Chef Robert Irvine's intervention of Hoffman's Bistro and Patisserie in Santa Cruz, Calif., couldn't come soon enough. The 10-year-old ventu

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01Moss' Prime Rib & Spaghetti HouseFebruary 8, 2012—When Chef Robert Irvine gets to Moss' Prime Rib and Spaghetti House in Elyria, Ohio, he soon realizes that the problems of this restaurant g
2. S03E02ChatterboxFebruary 15, 2012—Chef Robert Irvine often sees restaurant owners with little experience and lofty ideas of how to run a restaurant, but Lynn, the owner of Ch
3. S03E03Anna Maria'sFebruary 22, 2012—Chef Robert Irvine has seen many dirty and neglected restaurants, but none have made him physically ill like Anna Maria's in Dunmore, PA. Th
4. S03E04Del'sFebruary 29, 2012—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 foo
5. S03E05Woody's Tupelo SteakhouseMarch 7, 2012—When Chef Robert Irvine first sees Woody's Tupelo Steakhouse in Tupelo, MS, it's clear why owner Feather and her mom, Tricia, are drowning i
6. S03E06Valley ViewMarch 14, 2012—The Valley View Restaurant in Quarryville, Pa., is failing for a litany of reasons. This tiny diner located in the heart of Amish country is
7. S03E07Pelican GrillApril 25, 2012—Chef Robert Irvine swoops in to save the Pelican Grill, a small breakfast and lunch place in Seabrook, Texas. Owners John and Laura are losi
8. S03E08Mama Lee'sMay 2, 2012—Chef Robert Irvine is tasked with turning around Mama Lee's Soul Food Restaurant in San Antonio, Texas, a four-year-old restaurant that has
9. S03E09Pappas RestaurantMay 9, 2012—Chef Robert Irvine's latest mission takes him to Pappas Restaurant in Benicia, Calif., a family-owned, Greek restaurant on the brink of exti
10. S03E10Ristorante BaroloMay 16, 2012—When Giovanni and his wife Christina purchased Ristorante Barolo in Aptos, Calif., 10 years ago they hoped the combination restaurant and ho
11. S03E11University GrillMay 23, 2012—Chef Robert Irvine heads to Burlington, N.C., in an attempt to save the University Grill. The five-year-old establishment was opened by sibl
12. S03E12Pollard's Bar-B-QueMay 30, 2012—Chef Robert Irvine heads to Memphis to save a failing barbecue restaurant that's experiencing growing pains after upgrading from a takeout o
13. S03E13White House EditionJune 13, 2012—First Lady Michelle Obama tasks chef Robert Irvine with a unique challenge at Horton's Kids in Washington, D.C. But Horton's Kids isn't a re

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01Longbranch Steak and SeafoodJuly 11, 2012—Chef Robert Irvine heads to Fayetteville, Ga., to try and keep Longbranch Steak and Seafood in business. Owner Lisa was given the restaurant
2. S04E02The Main DishJuly 18, 2012—Chef Robert Irvine heads to The Main Dish in Meridianville, Ala., where he finds a family desperate for help. Owners Lynn and Ken bought the
3. S04E03Zandi's GrillJuly 25, 2012—Chef Robert Irvine quickly realizes that Zandi's Grill in Millersville, Md., isn't just failing because it's in a hard-to-find location, wit
4. S04E04Italian VillageAugust 1, 2012—Chef Robert Irvine arrives at Italian Village in Milmont Park, Pa., hoping to uncover the keys to returning the 30-year-old staple to its ea
5. S04E05Stella's Italian RestaurantAugust 8, 2012—Chef Robert Irvine is in Stratford, Conn. to help Michael and his mother, Camille, keep their 15-year-old restaurant, Stella's, alive. Despi
6. S04E06Gusanoz Mexican RestaurantAugust 29, 2012—Chef Robert Irvine heads to Lebanon, N.H. to help husband and wife team Nick and Maria save their six-year-old Mexican restaurant, Gusanoz.
7. S04E07Frankie'sSeptember 5, 2012—Chef Robert Irvine heads to Frankie's "by the tracks," a 30-year-old staple in Three Rivers, Mich., which was purchased by then best friends
8. S04E08Paliani's RestaurantSeptember 12, 2012—Chef Robert Irvine travels to Burton, Mich., where he's on a mission to rescue a single mom, Marina, and her restaurant, Paliani's, from dem
9. S04E09Michele'sSeptember 19, 2012—Of all the owners Chef Robert Irvine has worked with on Restaurant: Impossible, none may have been more unprepared than Michele and Andy, ow
10. S04E10Maple Tree CafeSeptember 26, 2012—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 restaurant industry
11. S04E11Whistle StopOctober 3, 2012—Chef Robert Irvine's latest mission introduces him to the Whistle Stop in Hot Springs, Ark., and Linda, a former employee who bought the bus
12. S04E12Valley InnOctober 10, 2012—Chef Robert Irvine is in Palos Hills, Ill., to help save the Valley Inn restaurant. Opened 40 years ago by Faye and Frank, Sr., it's now bei
13. S04E13Oleander Bar and GrillOctober 17, 2012—Chef Robert Irvine heads to Olean, N.Y., to meet Kelli and her daughter, Abby, owners of the Oleander Bar and Grill. Open only six months, t

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

1. S05E01Poco's on the BoulevardNovember 21, 2012—Chef Robert Irvine is heading to Kansas City, Mo., to save a once flourishing family restaurant and repair the relationship between two sist
2. S05E02Rohrer's TavernNovember 28, 2012—Chef Robert Irvine heads to North Bend, Ohio, to help revive Rohrer's Tavern, a local staple for more than 60 years. Current owner Lisa has
3. S05E03Bronk's Bar and GrillDecember 5, 2012—Chef Robert Irvine's next mission brings him to the small town of Lake City, Minn., where Erik and Tracy are only a month away from losing t
4. S05E04Rising Sun BistroDecember 19, 2012—The French-themed Rising Sun Bistro in Kalispell, Mont., is facing a mountain of problems: A chaotic kitchen, an uninspired decor, $500,000
5. S05E05Whiskey Creek SteakhouseJanuary 2, 2013—Pat and Karan, owners of the Whiskey Creek Steakhouse in Keyport, Wash., have lost nearly everything in the 20 years their restaurant has be
6. S05E06Windseeker RestaurantJanuary 16, 2013—Windseeker Restaurant in Dalles, Ore., is suffering from years of bad publicity and negative word of mouth. Chef Robert Irvine has only two
7. S05E07Sapori D'ItaliaJanuary 23, 2013—Chef Robert Irvine is called to Fountain Hills, Ariz., where the family behind Sapori D'Italia desperately needs his help: The Italian resta
8. S05E08Nanny Goats Cafe and Feed BinFebruary 20, 2013—Chef Robert Irvine's newest mission is to save the failing restaurant, Nanny Goats Cafe and Feed Bin, in Kilgore, Texas. Owner Nancy was onc
9. S05E09Dinner Bell RestaurantFebruary 27, 2013—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
10. S05E10Maniaci's Italian BistroMarch 10, 2013—Maniaci's Italian Bistro in Mohnton, Pa., was a thriving family business that was run by Mrs. Maniaci until her death: Five years later, her
11. S05E11Caseyville CafeMarch 13, 2013—Chef Robert Irvine quickly sees why the Caseyville Cafe in Caseyville, Ill., is failing: From the kitchen to the servers, the staff have com
12. S05E12Soup to Nuts DinerMarch 17, 2013—The Soup to Nuts Diner in Tavares, Fla., is a 1950s-themed diner that looks like it hasn't been cleaned since then! Owner Sharon is losing s
13. S05E13Sweet Tea's Restaurant and CateringMarch 24, 2013—Chef Robert Irvine is on a mission to save Sweet Tea's Restaurant and Catering in Pineville, N.C., but he has to find it first! David and Da

Season 5 ranked & reviewed

1. S06E01Something's FishyApril 14, 2013—Chef Robert Irvine travels to Fishkill, N.Y., to help Joe and Dena save their floundering restaurant, Joe Willy's Seafood House. While exper
2. S06E02Father Knows WorstApril 21, 2013—Chef Robert Irvine heads to Murrells Inlet, S.C. to help George and Theresa save their 16-year old family-run Old World Italian Restaurant.
3. S06E03Creepy in ClearwaterApril 28, 2013—Gus and Evi, the owners of Smitty's Restaurant in Clearwater, Fla., don't just have one problem, they have hundreds -- problems that only an
4. S06E04Drowning in DebtMay 12, 2013—Chef Robert Irvine has faced many stubborn owners in the past, but he may have met his match in Carolyn, the owner of Mom & Dad's Italia
5. S06E05Muskrat MayhemMay 19, 2013—Chef Robert Irvine travels to Smyrna, Del., to meet three generations of women fighting to keep the Wagon Wheel Family Restaurant open for b
6. S06E06In the PitsMay 26, 2013—Lynn has owned Bryan's Smokehouse in Lufkin, Texas for 15 years: Business was great at first, but now an oversaturated market and a staff of
7. S06E07Lost in the WoodsJune 9, 2013—After losing his successful corporate job, an inexperienced restaurant owner purchased the Pinehurst Country Lodge in Greeley, Pennsylvania,
8. S06E08Sink or SwimJune 16, 2013—Chef Robert is off to Twin Lakes, Wis., to Pier West Restaurant, which has a scenic view and a boatload of problems. As Chip's restaurant fa
9. S06E09It's All Greek to MeJune 23, 2013—This special episode dishes out real time trivia about Chef Robert Irvine and behind the scenes stories as Robert helps cousins Angelo and A
10. S06E10Kalico KrazinessJuly 14, 2013—Chef Robert travels to Douglas, Mich., to save the Kalico Kitchen and longtime owner Catherine. Catherine is boisterous and blunt, with a vo
11. S06E11Barely EdibleJuly 21, 2013—Chef Robert makes his way to Edible's Restaurant & Pub in Horsham, Pa., to find a 26-year-old family restaurant suffering from a complet
12. S06E12Benner Street in BethlehemJuly 28, 2013—Dorothy and Thom, owners of Benner Street Restaurant in Bethlehem, Pa., should be close to retirement but they are so far in debt, they may
13. S06E13Pie in the SkyAugust 25, 2013—Chef Robert Irvine heads to Mason, Ohio to try to save Aponte's Pizzeria. Owner Tony has worked in restaurants since he was 11 years old and

Season 6 ranked & reviewed

1. S07E01Bring Mama BackOctober 23, 2013—After seven years of successfully running the St. Louis landmark Mama Campisi's Restaurant, owners Andrea and Lance were blindsided by emplo
2. S07E02Feathers FlyOctober 30, 2013—Chef Robert Irvine ruffles quite a few feathers when he goes to Kokomo, Ind., to help the Duncan family save their 33-year-old business, Duc
3. S07E03His Way or the HighwayNovember 6, 2013—The Windsor 75 in Windsor, Conn., is just seven years old, but is filled with problems -- including an outdated decor, five different menus
4. S07E04Outside the BoxNovember 13, 2013—This special episode dishes out real time trivia about Chef Robert Irvine and behind the scenes stories at the Coach Lamp Restaurant & P
5. S07E05Soul SearchingNovember 20, 2013—Chef Robert travels to Hagerstown, Md., on a mission to save the Georgia Boy Cafe. The stress of the restaurant is ruining the once loving r
6. S07E06Unlucky Number SevenNovember 27, 2013—When engaged couple Tonya and Chad purchased the restaurant in La Porte, Ind., where Tonya used to work as a server, they named it Seven, in
7. S07E07Unfixable FamilyDecember 4, 2013—Chef Robert Irvine may have met his match when he encounters the volatile owners of Mike LaSusa's Italian Restaurant in Oak Creek, Wis. Ever
8. S07E08Holiday: Impossible 2December 11, 2013—This is Chef Robert's biggest mission yet as he and his team are heading to the Jersey Shore to transform not one, but two, locations that w
9. S07E09Goombazz Gone WildDecember 18, 2013—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 $300,00
10. S07E10Clueless in the CountryJanuary 1, 2014—In Plains, Mont., Chef Robert Irvine may have met one of the most clueless owners he's encountered at Heather's Country Kitchen. In the thre
11. S07E11Monkey BusinessJanuary 15, 2014—When Chef Robert Irvine first sees the Spunky Monkey Bar & Grill in Auburn, Wash., he's appalled by the restaurant's condition: inches o
12. S07E12Dirty LaundryJanuary 29, 2014—Chef Robert Irvine heads to Hillbillies Restaurant in Murphys, Calif., to investigate why Jami's breakfast and lunch spot is failing. While
13. S07E13Mumbo JumboFebruary 5, 2014—Julio purchased the San Francisco Mexican restaurant Estrada's six years ago and it has been anything but a fiesta. Already on the verge of

Season 7 ranked & reviewed

1. S08E01Up in SmokeMarch 5, 2014—Five years ago, Lisette and Steve got married, blending their families, and purchased the Mill Creek BBQ Restaurant in Redlands, Calif., mod
2. S08E02A Lot to LoseMarch 12, 2014—Eileen's restaurant, Tootie's Texas BBQ in Cathedral City, Calif., started a deep decline while Eileen was battling cancer. Weeks away from
3. S08E03Fiery Family FusionMarch 19, 2014—Monica and Elvis opened Pasion Latin Fusion two years ago, hoping to bring fun and authentic Latin cuisine to Albuquerque, N.M., but have fo
4. S08E04Pizza: ImpossibleMarch 26, 2014—The food at Mama Della's N.Y. City Pizzeria in Baton Rouge, La., is great, but stubborn owner Barry is the biggest obstacle to his restauran
5. S08E05UngratifyingApril 2, 2014—Chef Robert Irvine is in Houston, Texas, for his latest mission, to help turn around Kevin's restaurant, gratifi kitchen + bar. In addition
6. S08E06Face the MusicApril 9, 2014—Chef Robert Irvine is in Oklahoma City to help Chaya and Michael, the owners of Urban Roots, a failing restaurant and entertainment venue. W
7. S08E07Treading WaterApril 23, 2014—Gail, a successful businesswoman, purchased Bryant's Seafood World in Hueytown, Ala., expecting to seamlessly continue its 30 year tradition
8. S08E08Bummed OutApril 30, 2014—Emotions explode when Chef Robert Irvine steps in to save Bumbinos Italian Ristorante in Orange City, Fla. The yelling first comes from owne
9. S08E09Meet the ImpossibleMay 6, 2014—Chef Robert Irvine and his Restaurant: Impossible team have traveled to more than 100 locations to help America's failing restaurants. Now i
10. S08E10Living in the Dark AgesMay 20, 2014—Chef Robert Irvine tackles his first-ever theme restaurant, when he comes to the aid of Buzz, the owner of Cave Inn BBQ, a new caveman/dinos
11. S08E11The Writing on the WallMay 28, 2014—Daniel is the owner and operator of a successful sawmill, and thought he would be able to run Big Jim's Bama Q in Hammondville, Ala., when h
12. S08E12Saving GraceJune 4, 2014—Grace and Eddie were completely in over their heads when they invested their lifesavings and borrowed money from family to open up Grace's P
13. S08E13No Day at the BeachJune 11, 2014—When Chef Robert meets Jordan, the self-described stubborn owner of the Portu-Greek Cafe in Hudson, Fla., he knows that he's in for a challe

Season 8 ranked & reviewed

1. S09E01Fork in the RoadJuly 23, 2014—The nearly three-year-old Fork Diner in Calhoun, Ga., never quite took off, and owners Gray, Diana and Michael are now faced with a failing
2. S09E02Culture ClashJuly 30, 2014—Marie's at Ummat Cafe poses many challenges for Chef Robert Irvine. Situated next to Atlanta's oldest Mosque, many potential customers false
3. S09E03Bowling: ImpossibleAugust 6, 2014—Paul's family has owned Paul's Bar & Bowling in Paterson, N.J., since 1929, but this neighborhood staple has been on a downward spiral f
4. S09E04Golf: ImpossibleAugust 13, 2014—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 three cousins for t
5. S09E05Holy Cow!August 20, 2014—When Chef Robert Irvine talks to the staff at Country Cow Restaurant and Bar in Campton, N.H., he hears horror stories of the co-owners, a d
6. S09E06No Laughing MatterAugust 27, 2014—Over the course of nine seasons on Restaurant: Impossible, Chef Robert Irvine has encountered some of the grossest restaurants in the countr
7. S09E07Take It or Leave ItSeptember 3, 2014—Join Chef Robert Irvine as he counts down his top ten worst of the worst from nine seasons of Restaurant: Impossible including; going head-t
8. S09E08Spicing Things UpSeptember 10, 2014—Chef Robert Irvine has his work cut out for him at Spicy Bar and Grill, a Vietnamese restaurant in Falls Church, Va. Between one owner with
9. S09E09Military: ImpossibleSeptember 17, 2014—Chef Robert Irvine is in Fort Bragg, N.C., the largest U.S. Army installation in the world, where he is on a special mission to breathe new
10. S09E10Drama at Momma'sSeptember 24, 2014—Chef Robert Irvine travels to Mamma Lucrezia's restaurant in Bellefonte, Pa., which is losing thousands of dollars a month and causing multi
11. S09E11Paradise: ImpossibleOctober 6, 2014—Chef Robert Irvine is in the resort town of South Padre Island, Texas, to help the owners of the Padre Rita Grill. This four-year-old busine
12. S09E12An Abundance of EmotionsOctober 13, 2014—Chef Robert visits Abudanza Ristorante in Wilbraham, Mass., and meets owner Lou, a proud man with years of restaurant and executive chef exp
13. S09E13Recipe for DisasterNovember 3, 2014—Papa C's Eastside Cafe in Fairport, N.Y., might have the most explosive family that Chef Robert Irvine has ever faced. Working in close quar

Season 9 ranked & reviewed

1. S10E01Without a PrayerNovember 24, 2014—A few years ago, Keith and Stephanie's restaurant, Mama E's Wings & Waffles restaurant in Oklahoma City, was thriving and was featured o
2. S10E02Oh Brother!December 15, 2014—Through the financial help of their mother and stepfather, brothers Gabe and Javier have owned the Knife and Fork Gastropub in San Antonio f
3. S10E03Revved UpJanuary 14, 2015—Restaurant: Impossible goes hog wild in Albuquerque, N.M., at the Shade Tree Customs and Cafe where Chef Robert Irvine meets a handful of ch
4. S10E04Mystic MysteryJanuary 28, 2015—Mike and Erika opened Mystic Treats in Ashland, Ore., three years ago, hoping to attract customers with their vegetarian and offbeat pizzas.
5. S10E05Betting the HouseFebruary 4, 2015—Robert Irvine has seen a lot of desperate restaurants, but Zoog's Caveman Cookin' in Port Hadlock, WA, may just be the worst. At just two ye
6. S10E06Dog and Pony ShowFebruary 11, 2015—Chef Robert Irvine arrives at the Dog & Pony Ale House in Renton, Wash., where he meets the owner, Kristen. Despite Kristen's whit and s
7. S10E07Game OverFebruary 18, 2015—Brothers Jon and Bobby opened Bene Pizza and Pasta, a restaurant/arcade in Omaha 13 years ago. Business was booming until Bobby got sick and

Season 10 ranked & reviewed

1. S11E014,000 Square Feet of TroubleMarch 18, 2015—At over 4,000 square feet, WhaBah Steakhouse in Bowling Green, Ky., presents Robert with his biggest challenge yet! The eight-year-old resta
2. S11E02Double TroubleMarch 25, 2015—24-year-old Frankie is torn between his family's two Italian restaurants in Summerville, S.C., and he convinces Chef Robert Irvine to help h
3. S11E03Chocolate: ImpossibleApril 1, 2015—Ken opened up Cocoamoda, a French Bistro with an event space and chocolate boutique, seven years ago in the small town of Calvert, Texas. Af
4. S11E04When Life Gives You Lemons...April 8, 2015—Chef Robert Irvine's in for a 2-in-1 challenge when he's tasked with fixing the Zest Bistro, located inside the Lemon Tree Grocer in Downers
5. S11E05Prescription for FailureApril 22, 2015—Chef Robert Irvine is in for a taste of nostalgia when he's challenged to fix an old-fashioned lunch counter located inside a family-owned p
6. S11E06Going Down with the ShipApril 29, 2015—Three years ago, Gigi opened Gigi's Music Cafe in Sunrise, Fla., but now, her bad business decisions are bringing down the business and taki
7. S11E07The AmbushMay 6, 2015—Normally, struggling restaurant owners know well in advance when Chef Robert Irvine and his team are coming, but this is not a normal missio
8. S11E08Bad JujuMay 13, 2015—The JuJu Bag in New Orleans is half cafe and half barber salon, and both are in desperate need of makeovers. Chef Robert Irvine has his hand

Season 11 ranked & reviewed

1. S12E01Ambush: Breakfast Break-InOctober 22, 2015 8.5For his next mission, Chef Robert Irvine ambushes Jodi, the owner of Theresa's Restaurant in Bradenton, Fla., after her friend and banker, M
2. S12E02Ambush: Son Sneak AttackOctober 29, 2015 8.5Chef Robert Irvine's next mission takes him to Lake Arrowhead Sports Grill in Blue Jay, Calif., where Konner, son of owners Keith and Karen,
3. S12E03Season's bestAmbush: Eyes on the SurpriseNovember 5, 2015 9.0Chef Robert Irvine receives a plea from Stephanie, the bar manager of the Copper Still CD Vodka Lounge and Eatery in Crestwood, Ill., which
4. S12E04Ambush: Stay... or Go?November 12, 2015 8.0Chef Robert Irvine heads to Ellendale's Restaurant in Nashville after former employees reach out for help. The restaurant has become rundown
5. S12E05Ambush: Fight to the FinishNovember 19, 2015 8.5Chef Robert Irvine is headed to New Kensington, Pa. to ambush Stacey, the owner of Stella's Dine-Inn Restaurant. Stacey's daughter reached o
6. S12E06Ambush: Facing FearsDecember 3, 2015 9.0Chef Robert Irvine is called to the Cape Horn Family Restaurant in Red Lion, Pa. after receiving a plea for help from the owner Joni's husba
7. S12E07Ambush: Special DeliveryDecember 17, 2015 9.0For his next mission, Chef Robert Irvine heads to La Casa Bianca in Whitehouse Station, N.J. to give the owner, Paul, the surprise of a life

Season 12 ranked & reviewed

1. S13E01Season's bestAmbush: Faded StarMarch 9, 2016 9.0Chef Robert Irvine heads to Starlite Restaurant and Pizza in West Orange, N.J. after receiving a plea from the owner Patty's son. Patty has
2. S13E02Ambush: Beneath the SurfaceMarch 16, 2016 9.0For his next mission, Chef Robert Irvine responds to a call from Tamara, whose mother Raquel owns De Rican Chef in Virginia Beach, Va. Raque
3. S13E03Ambush: A Taxing SituationMarch 23, 2016 9.0Chef Robert Irvine receives a heartbreaking plea from Megan, who owns the BFE Bar and Grill in Waynesboro, Ga. with her husband, Mike. The r
4. S13E04Ambush: In Robert We TrustMarch 30, 2016 9.0After receiving a plea for help from an employee, Chef Robert Irvine and his team head to Peppino's Ristorante Italiano in Oviedo, Fla. Owne
5. S13E05Ambush: Out of ControlApril 13, 2016 9.0Sarah and Justin only opened SiP Bistro in Holly Springs, N.C. three years ago, but their business is already hurting. Though Sarah has a ba
6. S13E06Ambush: Exercise SurpriseApril 20, 2016 9.0Chef Robert Irvine receives a desperate plea from Ayana, the oldest daughter of Luvina and Jameel, owners of So Natural Organic Restaurant a
7. S13E07Ambush: Cray, CrayApril 27, 2016 9.0Chef Robert Irvine receives a pressing plea from Jamie, best friend of Cray Eatery and Drinkery's owner Crystal in Columbus, Ohio. Crystal o
8. S13E08Ambush: Third Ambush Is the CharmMay 4, 2016 9.0Chef Robert Irvine receives a heart-wrenching plea from Yianni, the son of the owner of Broad Street Bistro in North Versailles, Pa. Owner T

Season 13 ranked & reviewed

1. S14E01Dying DinerApril 20, 2019—Robert Irvine steps back in time at a struggling retro joint in Escondido, Calif., called Rosie's Cafe. The owner of the ugly, disorganized
2. S14E02Fight at Filomena'sApril 27, 2019—Robert Irvine heads to Costa Mesa, Calif., to help turn around the struggling Filomena's Italian Kitchen and Market. Despite a clean kitchen
3. S14E03Mom Finds Her MojoMay 4, 2019—When Robert Irvine arrives at the Incredible Cafe in San Diego, he finds a restaurant that is anything but incredible. The kitchen is an abo
4. S14E04Smoky SteakhouseMay 11, 2019—Robert Irvine arrives in the small, mining town of Safford, Ariz., to help turn things around at the Copper Steer Steakhouse. The restaurant

Season 14 ranked & reviewed

1. S15E01Hard Times at Josephine'sJuly 20, 2019—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
2. S15E02A Family Restaurant at WarJuly 27, 2019—Robert Irvine heads to Columbia, Mo., to rescue McLanks Family Restaurant from shutting down. The restaurant is run by a single mother and h
3. S15E03Caribbean CatastropheAugust 3, 2019—Robert Irvine heads to Chez Olga in Grand Rapids, Mich., where the struggling Caribbean restaurant's dingy dining room, bland menu and terri
4. S15E04A Single Dad Sparks His PassionAugust 10, 2019—Robert Irvine is in Nutter Fort, W.V., at Mike Audia's Restaurant-Catering, an Italian-American-barbecue-family restaurant that has a confus
5. S15E05Dull Diner DilemmaAugust 17, 2019—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, Massa
6. S15E06Saving a Family's LegacyAugust 24, 2019—Robert Irvine comes to the rescue of Al's Seafood in Maryland, a restaurant that has been in the family for more than 60 years and is on the
7. S15E07Lakefront DisasterAugust 31, 2019—Robert Irvine heads to Tomahawk, Wisc., to try to save a small-town steakhouse from closing. Owner Brenda is just one month away from shutti
8. S15E08A Daughter Finds Her GrooveSeptember 7, 2019—Robert Irvine travels to Muncie, Ind., where the rundown Madison Street Retro Diner is in dire straits. Owner Rita Watkins is in charge of t

Season 15 ranked & reviewed

1. S16E01Dumplings in DelawareDecember 26, 2019—Chef Robert Irvine rolls up to the Southern Grille of Ellendale in Ellendale, Del. The owner of the Southern-style restaurant, Ronald, is wo
2. S16E02Cleaning Up in MississippiJanuary 2, 2020 8.5Chef Robert Irvine has his work cut out for him when he arrives in Ridgeland, Miss. Rossini's Cucina Italiana is absolutely filthy, and even
3. S16E03Help Is On the WayJanuary 9, 2020—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,
4. S16E04Old Habits Die HardJanuary 16, 2020—At Perella's Ristorante in Warren, R.I., Chef Robert Irvine meets an owner whose stubbornness is holding back his restaurant. Lou hasn't upd
5. S16E05New Roles, New ResultsJanuary 23, 2020—Chef Robert Irvine comes to the rescue of Foxfire Grill in Alexandria, Va., where the owners, Terri and Jackie, simply can't figure out why
6. S16E06Out with the Old, In with the NewJanuary 30, 2020—At Carmine's Chianti Cow in Port Jervis, N.Y., Chef Robert Irvine meets an owner whose identity crisis is threatening his restaurant. Stuck
7. S16E07Saving a Piece of HistoryFebruary 6, 2020—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
8. S16E08Beloved Restaurant on the RocksFebruary 13, 2020—Robert Irvine visits Ferguson, Mo., to help a beloved community restaurant on the brink of closing its doors. The owners of Drake's Place, S
9. S16E09Cajun Seafood CrisisFebruary 20, 2020—The Balcony restaurant in Larose, La., is one of the oldest Cajun seafood restaurants in the bayou. The owner has worked there for 28 years,
10. S16E10Chattanooga BluesFebruary 27, 2020—Mike and Cherita started their family-run restaurant, Blue Orleans in Chattanooga, after losing everything in Hurricane Katrina. Now they ar
11. S16E11Lost in the BayouMarch 5, 2020—At Lil G's Kajun Restaurant in Louisiana, Chef Robert Irvine meets Therese, who bought the restaurant 12 years ago, having no experience. Wi
12. S16E12Greek TragedyMarch 12, 2020—Chef Robert Irvine heads to Delray Beach, Fla., to work with Bobby, the owner of Taverna Trela, in hopes of reviving the flagging clientele.

Season 16 ranked & reviewed

1. S17E01Saving a Pastor's PassionMay 14, 2020—After investing $200,000 and losing $4,000 a month, Andrew, a pastor and owner of home-style restaurant Loyd Have Mercy in Titusville, Fla.,
2. S17E02Fixing a Family in HoustonMay 21, 2020—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
3. S17E03Revisited: Helping One of Our OwnMay 28, 2020—Robert Irvine returns to Rosie's Cafe in Escondido, Calif., where he previously helped the owner, Kaitlyn, revive her failing restaurant. Sh
4. S17E04Back on Track in GlendoraJune 4, 2020—Robert Irvine heads to T. Phillip's Alehouse and Grill in Glendora, Calif., and finds a restaurant that looks more like a dive bar. The owne
5. S17E05The Ginger Monkey Is Going UnderJune 11, 2020—The chef and owner, Jackson, of the Ginger Monkey in Chandler, Ariz., has a ton of experience but can't keep up with the demands of his high

Season 17 ranked & reviewed

1. S18E01Moving On in MontanaJanuary 7, 2021—Robert Irvine helps the widowed owner of Don Luis Restaurant in Billings, MT, move past the grief of losing her husband. Carmen hasn't alter
2. S18E02Destination, Hawk SpringsJanuary 14, 2021—Robert Irvine ventures to the small town of Hawk Springs, Wyo., to visit The Emporium, where owner Dennis is struggling to lead his staff an
3. S18E03Colorado Couple in CrisisJanuary 21, 2021—The husband and wife that run Millonzi's in Fairplay, Colo., are buried in debt and on the brink of divorce. Robert Irvine must get Tim and
4. S18E04Bogged Down in BuffaloJanuary 28, 2021—In Buffalo, single father Steven Marchione is struggling to keep Casa Di Francesca's open after a series of tragic life events. His family's
5. S18E05Community Hub in ChaosFebruary 4, 2021—Robert Irvine heads to the south side of Buffalo to help Park Vue Soul Food Bar and Restaurant. Mother and daughter, Schenita and Harrita, a
6. S18E06Taking Ownership in VegasFebruary 11, 2021—Julissa, the widowed owner of the Polaris Street Cafe in Las Vegas, is struggling to save her deceased husband's dream restaurant. If Robert
7. S18E07Saving an American DreamFebruary 18, 2021—Robert Irvine faces the most difficult challenge of his career when he must save a Russian immigrant's dream of success in America. A half m
8. S18E08Season's bestA Dream in ShamblesFebruary 25, 2021 10.0Robert Irvine heads to Las Vegas to work his magic at A Pizza Melody. The owner's anger issues have turned his dream of owning his own resta
9. S18E09House of CardsMarch 4, 2021 10.0A model and a former poker player opened Cafe No Fur in Las Vegas, Nev., but they're so stuck in their dysfunctional ways that the restauran
10. S18E10Listless in LouisianaMarch 11, 2021—Robert Irvine travels to Lafitte, La., to visit Boutte's Bayou Restaurant, where owner Nick is too proud to ask for help as he tries to keep
11. S18E11Friends in NeedMarch 18, 2021 10.0Robert Irvine arrives at Dunbar's Creole Cuisine in New Orleans to find a restaurant full of history but in dire need of his help. The livel
12. S18E13Nancy Foots the BillApril 8, 2021 10.0Robert Irvine is in Geneva, N.Y., at Cosentino's Ristorante, where co-owners Bill and Nancy are struggling to save their family restaurant.

Season 18 ranked & reviewed

1. S19E01Season's bestThe Sinking AnchorMay 20, 2021 10.0A rift between the owner of The Anchor in Louisville, Tenn., and his daughter threatens to sink the restaurant.
2. S19E02R.E.S.P.E.C.T.May 27, 2021—Robert returns to The Balcony in Larose, La., to see if the changes he made on a previous visit to the family-run restaurant have been maint
3. S19E03Floundering Fish HouseJune 3, 2021 10.0Robert Irvine visits Z Fish House in landlocked Loudon, Tenn., where the owner, Ed, needs a life preserver. Robert helps Ed rediscover his p
4. S19E04Sub Shop SOSJune 10, 2021—Robert Irvine visits Spring Hill, Fla., where Turnpike's Rest Stop is suffering due to a communication breakdown between the owner and her d
5. S19E05Restoring a ReputationJune 17, 2021—At Deraney's Two City Tavern in small-town Barnesville, Ga., owner Christopher is losing his family home, his restaurant and his reputation.
6. S19E06A Friendship in PerilJune 24, 2021 10.0Robert helps two friends save their restaurant and their relationship.
7. S19E07Big Trouble in TennesseeJuly 1, 2021 10.0Big Tom's Backyard Grill and Bar in Cleveland, Tenn., has turned from a dream into a nightmare, and it's costing owners Tom and Sabrina thei
8. S19E08Irish Eyes Are FrowningJuly 8, 2021 10.0Katie 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 spend with her infant
9. S19E09Soul Food in the DarkJuly 15, 2021 10.0At Soul Food in the Park in York, Penn., owner Audra makes up for her lack of knowledge and confidence by yelling at her husband. Robert Irv
10. S19E10The Sinking Ship InnJuly 22, 2021 10.0Ship Inn, a fine dining restaurant in Exton, Penn., has veered completely off course and is sinking under the owner Michael's overbearing ma
11. S19E11Resentment on the BayouJuly 29, 2021 10.0Greg and Janice, the married owners of On The Bayou in Milwaukee, Wis., can't stop fighting, and it's destroying their restaurant and relati
12. S19E12The Dutiful SonAugust 12, 2021 10.0Robert Irvine travels to Milwaukee where owner Abel runs Mexican Village, a Tex-Mex restaurant. Purchased as a gift for his mother and grand
13. S19E13Delusions of GrandeurAugust 19, 2021 10.0In Orland Park, Ill., brothers Yaser and Nader are close to losing their French bistro, Gaston's. They blame the competition for their resta

Season 19 ranked & reviewed

1. S20E01Extreme British MakeoverAugust 26, 2021—Expat Lee has lost all hope and is on the brink of losing his restaurant, From Across the Pond, in Colleyville, Texas. In a very personal tw
2. S20E02A Big Mess in TexasSeptember 2, 2021—Chef Robert Irvine travels to Joshua, Texas, to save a failing Tex-Mex restaurant. Fun Time Cafe owners Carmen and Wayne are serving subpar
3. S20E03Big Ego, Big TroubleDecember 30, 2021 9.5Chef Robert Irvine rolls into Colorado Springs, Colo., where the chef and owner of Momma Pearl's Cajun Kitchen is on the verge of losing his
4. S20E04Dirtiest. Kitchen. Ever.January 6, 2022—Robert Irvine heads to the Jalisco Cafe in San Diego and tackles one of the filthiest kitchens of his career. The owner, Maria, has no idea
5. S20E05Burnt Out in BerkeleyJanuary 13, 2022—At KC's BBQ in Berkeley, Calif., Patrick has fallen into a deep depression after leading his father's 50-year legacy restaurant to the brink
6. S20E06Virtually ImpossibleJanuary 20, 2022—Chef Robert Irvine travels to Loveland, Colo., to revive a family-run Mexican restaurant. Owners Ritchie and his mother Alma haven't made a
7. S20E07Slumping Sales in San JoseJanuary 27, 2022—Chef Robert Irvine finds The Breakfast Place in San Jose, Calif., uninspired, dirty and close to shutting the doors for good. Co-owners Cris
8. S20E08Out with the Old, In with the NewFebruary 3, 2022—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 afrai
9. S20E09Not So Peachy KeenFebruary 24, 2022—When Chef Robert Irvine pulls off the highway to visit Denos I-76, a diner in Keenesburg, Colo., he finds the owner, Darlene, abandoned by h
10. S20E10Holding on to the PastMarch 10, 2022—At Rest Haven in Clarksdale, Miss., owner Paula rules her kitchen, but her unwillingness to change is destroying her father's Lebanese resta
11. S20E11It's Not Rocket ScienceMarch 24, 2022—Daniel, a former NASA physicist in Huntsville, Ala., thought he could wing it in the restaurant business. His soul food spot, Mizz Juju's, h
12. S20E12Hard Knocks in HendersonvilleApril 7, 2022—In Hendersonville, N.C., Chef Robert Irvine meets Ray, an ex-con who has spent decades turning his life around for the sake of his son. But
13. S20E13No Help WantedApril 21, 2022—In Charlotte, N.C., the owner of 7th Restaurant and Lounge, Don, has beaten all odds since becoming paralyzed after being robbed at gunpoint

Season 20 ranked & reviewed

1. S21E01The Final ShotApril 28, 2022—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 h
2. S21E02Best Friends ForeverMay 5, 2022—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 coll
3. S21E03My Way or the HighwayMay 12, 2022—Chef Robert Irvine travels to Forks and Flavors in Kennesaw, Ga., to meet up with married co-owners David and Darnell. Executive Chef David
4. S21E04Family Recipe for DisasterMay 19, 2022—Robert Irvine treks to Sylacauga, Ala., to visit Giovanni's Italian Restaurant. Grieving owner Chrissy is struggling to keep her family's re
5. S21E05Marriage on the RocksMay 26, 2022—In Stone Mountain, Ga., the failing Sweet Potato Cafe is destroying its owners' finances and their 25-year marriage. Karen feels burnout fro
6. S21E06Mistrust and Malaise in MadisonJune 2, 2022—Robert Irvine travels to Madison, Fla., where Grumpy's Diner owner Jessica is struggling to keep the business afloat. She wants to pass the
7. S21E07Fighting for Your FamilyJune 9, 2022—The Barreiros run Amistad Grill in Homestead, Fla., as a family, but the stress within the business is tearing them apart. Owner Omar is a f
8. S21E08Schooling a TeacherJune 16, 2022—In Granada, Miss., the owner of the failing 333 Restaurant, Allyson, is busy teaching art full-time but still forces the restaurant's manage
9. S21E09Legacy on the LineJune 23, 2022—Robert Irvine heads to Shreveport, La., to meet Mavice, the owner of her father's legacy restaurant, Eddie's. The seafood spot is best known
10. S21E10Anguish in AbileneJune 30, 2022—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
11. S21E11A Trifecta of FailureJuly 7, 2022—Robert Irvine visits Steak-N-Stuff, a family-run restaurant in Cottonwood, Ariz., where co-owners Mark and Susie are struggling to keep the
12. S21E12Stuck in the Old SchoolJuly 14, 2022—Robert Irvine heads to Boulder City, Nev., to help struggling pizza restaurant Vinny's Little Italy. Owner Vinny is stuck in his ways, refus
13. S21E13Lifting the WeightJuly 21, 2022—Robert Irvine visits Greg's BBQ, a family restaurant in Belen, N.M., that's run by an ex-Marine who can't stop micromanaging his son who wor

Season 21 ranked & reviewed

1. S22E01A Mother's GuiltDecember 29, 2022—Robert Irvine heads to Ash Fork, Ariz., where owner Felicia's failing restaurant has forced her to sacrifice her time with her children. Ove
2. S22E02Living Up to MomJanuary 5, 2023—Robert Irvine travels to The Amigo Cafe on Arizona's Navajo Reservation where owner Julene is struggling to turn a profit. After losing all
3. S22E03Clueless in IdahoJanuary 12, 2023—Robert Irvine visits Nampa, Idaho, to rescue a Hawaiian restaurant called Island Kine Grinds. Married owners Renus and Ludi are on the edge
4. S22E04Missing Pepper in Baton RougeJanuary 19, 2023—In Baton Rouge, La., an owner struggles to keep going after losing her husband years ago. Over a quarter-million dollars in debt, Yolanda is
5. S22E05Roux the DayJanuary 26, 2023—In Baton Rouge, La., owner Maurice claims to be proud of his restaurant, but his lack of leadership and inability to inspire his staff threa
6. S22E06Hot Doggin' It in MemphisFebruary 2, 2023—In Memphis, a father's passion project has turned into a nightmare. Owner Tyrone has lost his way, and his family is suffering because of it
7. S22E07Running on EmptyFebruary 9, 2023—Robert Irvine faces a unique challenge in Opelika, Alabama, where he must save a restaurant located at a gas station. Owner Penny's health i
8. S22E08Fighting for GigiFebruary 16, 2023—At GiGi's Place in Covington, Ga., owner Gigi's health is failing, but she can't take a step back with her daughter and her head chef fighti
9. S22E09Stalled on the RunwayFebruary 23, 2023—In Greenville, South Carolina, an airport cafe hangs in the balance. Owners Lem and Mike believe a nearby playground is the root of their pr
10. S22E10Sunnyside DownMarch 2, 2023—Robert Irvine heads to Williamston, Mich., to resurrect the Sunnyside Café, a little breakfast joint with big problems. Owner Jeanette is an
11. S22E11Driven to TearsMarch 9, 2023—In Coleman, Mich., Robert Irvine finds a failing restaurant that's destroying a loving marriage. Insecure and hypersensitive, owner Leah won
12. S22E12A Family DividedMarch 16, 2023—In Middletown, N.Y., an unforgivable mistake has driven a wedge between Franco Di Roma's married owners. Franco refuses to change, Karen ref
13. S22E13The Imbalanced ChefMarch 23, 2023—At The Balanced Chef in Rome, New York, owner Brian is facing a mountain of problems. His concept is confusing, and he's facing very serious
14. S22E14Mountain Town MessMarch 30, 2023—In Lincoln, NH, Robert Irvine discovers he has more than just a restaurant to repair. The White Mountain Tavern's co-owners have a volatile
15. S22E15Trick or TreatApril 6, 2023—The owner of the Dutch Treat in Franconia, NH, has lost the desire to keep his family restaurant going; his wife is more than willing to hel

Season 22 ranked & reviewed