Bar Rescue

8 seasons available

Jon Taffer and his experts visit failing drinking establishments to offer one last shot at success.
Sitting Down on the Job
S10 E1

In Ashland City, Tennessee, Jon Taffer confronts a defiant owner who literally sits on a stool while his family's bar crumbles around him. With the business on the brink, Taffer must inspire this idle owner to stand up and fight.

One Man Brand
S10 E2

Jon Taffer travels to Marietta, Georgia, to confront a dire situation. He must rescue a failing bar from an owner who stubbornly clings to the misguided belief that his own personal brand alone possesses the power to reverse its fortune.

When Dreams Hit the Sidewalk
S10 E3

In Orlando, Florida, Jon Taffer is on a mission to save a struggling bar. Despite the owner's genuine passion and dedication, the establishment is failing due to a fundamentally flawed and misguided concept that was doomed from its very inception.

Alley Cat-astrophe
S10 E4

Jon Taffer travels to Bowling Green, Ky., to revitalize a struggling bar plagued by a management crisis, as two bartenders contend for a leadership role after the current manager proves ineffectual in overseeing the bar's operations.

A Palette of Problems
S10 E5

A married couple's dream of a successful art-themed bar is in jeopardy, so Jon Taffer steps in to help in Douglasville, Ga.; their passion for art is undeniable, but their lack of business acumen is leading to failure.

Don't Leave It to Happenchance
S10 E6

Jon Taffer heads to Nolensville, Tenn., to help a couple whose plans for an upscale wine bar have backfired, leaving their business on the brink of failure and their dreams shattered.

Flush the Slush
S10 E7

Jon Taffer heads to Melbourne, Florida to help rescue a former radio entrepreneur turned bar owner whose profound personal losses have caused his local business to suffer.

Crust Issues
S10 E8

In Kirkwood, Ga., a pizza place with a confused identity is failing under its owner's constant micromanagement; Jon Taffer steps in to rescue the business, overhaul its concept and confront the owner's destructive leadership style.

615 Reasons to Fail
S10 E9

In Murfreesboro, Tenn., Jon Taffer must save a bar from failure; the problem stems from the owner's choice to have her boyfriend, a man with absolutely no professional skills or prior experience, manage the entire business operation.

Broken Chains of Command
S10 E10

In DeBary, Fla., Jon Taffer embarks on a rescue mission; he's lending his expertise to a local VFW post, a cherished community hub for veterans, that finds itself on the brink of permanent closure due to a severe leadership crisis.

Hair of the Big Dog
S10 E11

Jon Taffer heads to Mt. Dora, Fla., to rescue a failing bar where an owner struggles to run her business alone after the passing of her partner; while her daughter and son-in-law offer to help, she is unwilling to accept their ideas.

Havana Rough Time
S10 E12

Facing a challenge in Powder Springs, Ga.,: a Cuban-themed cigar bar rendered illegal by a city-wide smoking ban; the owners are now in deep debt and weeks from closing.

Deadliest Kitchen
S9 E1

Jon heads to Gilbert, Ariz., to help an owner who has dedicated her life to a bar with a dangerously dirty kitchen and an untrained bar staff.

Wildkats Wild Collapse
S9 E2

In Jacksonville, Fla., Jon Taffer aims to rescue a bar that is suffering from a severe identity crisis and lack of leadership.

Jason's Last Call
S9 E3

Jon heads to Fountain Hills, Ariz., to help a married couple protect their investment in a bar that is being run into the ground by their friend and business partner.

A Drunk, a Fruit Fly, and a Knight Walk into a Bar
S9 E4

Mixologist Phil Wills rescues a filthy bar in Oxnard, Calif.; helping a newlywed couple realize their dream.

Low Five Dive
S9 E5

Jon Taffer attempts to rescue a bar in Tucson, Arizona whose owner has let the bar fall into disrepair despite the efforts of her skilled staff.

Missing the Marc
S9 E6

Jon Taffer heads to St. Augustine, Florida to help a military vet rescue his struggling bar amidst poor sales and an unruly staff.

My Brother's Barkeeper
S9 E7

In Banning, Calif., a failing bar causes a major rift between a brother and sister; Jon Taffer must find a way to help them repair the damage.

A Perla in the Rough
S9 E8

Jon sends hospitality protégé Dustin Drai to Glendale, Arizona, to rescue a local institution whose current owner is treating the bar as his personal hangout and giving away free drinks.

Losing the Playoffs
S9 E9

Jon heads to Palm Desert, CA to help rescue a 20-year-old bar, that has failed to ever make a profit, while navigating a complicated web of relationships.

Friends Without Benefits
S9 E10

In Downey, Jon tasks Phil Wills to help an iconic live music venue get back on its feet, after years of neglect and mismanagement.

Boca Re-Tune
S9 E11

Jon Taffer rescues a bar in Boca Raton, FL whose owner is failing to achieve the same success he found in the music industry as he is in the bar.

CSI: Los Cocos
S9 E12

Jon Taffer sends Ashish Alfred to Port St. Lucie, Florida to help three brothers save a bar they bought with no knowledge or experience of how to run it.

From Camo to Cocktail
S9 E13

Jon comes to the rescue of a nearly 100-year-old VFW Post that was decimated by Covid and struggles to hang on amidst a membership and decaying building.

Thank You for (Not) Smoking
S9 E14

Jon Taffer heads to Margate, Florida, to fix a dive bar whose owners have not changed anything in the bar for over 20 years, including their smoking policy.

Inland Tavern, Underwater
S9 E15

Jon Taffer sends his long-time expert, Phil Wills to lead the rescue of a bar in San Marcos, California that is suffering from an identity crisis.

Dancing Dreams Dashed
S9 E16

Jon Taffer heads to Port St. Lucie, FL to help two partners save their failing bar, regain their confidence, and learn how to properly run a business.

Mis-Steaks Were Made
S9 E17

Jon appoints hospitality expert Dustin Drai to Apache Junction, Arizona to rescue a small town bar whose owners have no experience in operations, design, or service.

Feels Bad at Philgoods
S9 E18

For his 250th rescue, Jon Taffer heads to Pompano Beach, Florida, to help a bar veteran fix his family issues so that he can take a step closer to retirement.

Long Island Mess
S9 E19

Jon Taffer sends Phil Wills and Danny Trejo to Houston, Texas, to rescue a business whose owner prefers to drink in the bar while his retired wife has to pick up the pieces.

Lost in the Sauce
S9 E20

Jon Taffer attempts to rescue a bar in Kingwood, Texas, whose owners have neglected both the business and the staff over the last several years.

Till the Wagon Wheels Fall Off
S9 E21

Jon Taffer sends Phil Wills and Danny Trejo to Cleveland, Texas, to help a pair of friends rescue their bar and their friendship amidst family fights and dying cockroaches.

Midtown Slump
S9 E22

Jon Taffer needs to rescue a failing bar in Houston, TX, whose owner turned his life upside down to buy a bar near an ailing lifelong friend.

Jimmy Meet World
S9 E23

Jon Taffer heads to Kenosha, Wis., to rescue a long-standing bar whose owner has failed to update the business over the past 30 years.

Lights Out in the Harbor
S9 E24

A historic bar in Sheboygan, Wisc. Faces closure because of an owner with a bad attitude whose staff is afraid to speak out against him.

Rock Bottom at Top Shelf
S9 E25

Jon Taffer visits Fond du Lac in Wisconsin to help a husband and wife rescue their bar and move on from the death of their son.

Pete's Ruined Tavern
S9 E26

Chef Jason Santos goes to Chesterfield, Minnesota to rescue an owner who drinks excessively in his own bar while his kids try to make the bar successful.

I'm a F'n Bar Guy! I'm a F'n Bar Girl!
S9 E27

Jon Taffer heads to Milwaukee, Wis., to rescue a family whose goal of running a New Orleans-inspired frozen daiquiri bar is off the mark.

Backroads to Ruin
S9 E28

Mixologist Phil Wills travels to Holly, Michigan to help rescue a bar whose failure has impacted an entire family and threatens to break them apart.

Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?
S9 E29

A bar in St. Clair, Missouri, whose owners, a pair of estranged brothers, have let the business collapse amidst their fighting and now need help saving it.

Honey, I Bought a Bar!
S9 E30

Rescuing a failing business in Houston, Texas after its owner buys a bar as a surprise for her husband, only to realize that he is anything but happy.

The Airliner Is Grounded
S9 E31

In East Alton, Illinois, an owner struggles to hold on to the bar that was left to her by her late husband; her daughter struggles to manage the business.

Calendar's Crisis
S9 E32

Danny Trejo travels to Macclenny, Florida to rescue a struggling pizza joint whose owner is reluctant to let her daughter take charge.

On the 3:10 to Failure
S9 E33

Visiting Smithton, Illinois to help a failing business; dealing with married owners who are at their breaking point because one is working two jobs to support them while the other is mismanaging every aspect of the bar.

Out of the Frying Pan, Into the Fireplace
S9 E34

An owner in St. Louis, Missouri needs help preserving the legacy of the bar that was passed along to her by her late fiancé.

Bad Times at Goodtime
S9 E35

Jon Taffer sends mixologist Phil Wills to Inkster, Minn., to help three lifelong friends save their neighborhood bar and their friendship.

Tropical Storm
S9 E36

Jon Taffer is called upon to help a bar owner in Milwaukee, WI whose strained relationship with her pregnant daughter jeopardizes both her bar's future and their family's well-being.

Murky Waters at Swamp Tales
S9 E37

In Carlyle, IL a Cajun-themed bar needs rescuing due to its out of control food costs and untrained management and staff.

The World Famous Raw Chicken Wings
S9 E38

Jon Taffer sends mixologist Phil Wills to Toledo, OH to help rescue an ailing owner who lets his untrained staff take advantage of his kindness and hard work.

Third Time's the Charm
S9 E39

Jon Taffer sends Dustin Drai to Goodells, MI to help an owner save his struggling business after his previous two bars also closed down from his mismanagement.

Slotzy's Last Shotzy
S9 E40

Jon Taffer travels to Worden, IL to rescue a bar for an owner who inherited the business from his father but relies on an untrained manager to secure its future success.

A Commander & His Post
S8 E8

Jon heads to Pahrump, Nev., to save a VFW hall from permanently closing its doors and to help its commanding officer step away to take care of his ailing wife.

Ace's Wild
S8 E14

Jon heads to Texas to help a husband and wife rescue their failing bar and learn how to be better partners in business.

An Ode to the Cap'n
S6 E8

A daughter must grapple with the loss of her father as she struggles to find a way to keep his bar afloat and save his legacy.

Second Base, Third Strike
S4 E11

When Taffer returns to Second Base Bar and Grill to find an owner has let the bar deteriorate, he must decide if he will save it once again.

Big Sister's Watching
S4 E37

The distrustful owner of a struggling military bar spends her time spying on her staff instead of paying attention to her bottom line.

There's No Crying in the Bar Business
S3 E14

An owner's incessant crying prevents her from noticing the massive employee theft at a sports bar.

Characters Assassination
S3 E16

Jon goes to work on a bar in the deep south run by a family from New York who make the waitresses dress provocatively and have a menu of sixty items, only five of which sell.

Grandpa Got Run Over by His Grandkids
S3 E23

A bar owner's adult grandchildren use it as their own personal playground.

On the Rocks
S2 E9

Jon must save a failing former smoker's haven in California from burning out for good.

Swanky Troubles
S1 E5

Swanky Bubbles is a failing champagne bar in Philadelphia.

Chumps
S1 E8

Jon visits Champs, a dated sports bar in Burbank, Calif.; once top of the table with sports fans, it is now firmly in the relegation zone due to outmoded decor, ridiculously strong drinks, careless bartending and greasy grub.