Bar Rescue

10 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, Kentucky, 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, Georgia. 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, Tennessee, to help a couple whose ambitious plans for an upscale wine bar have completely 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 who has suffered personal losses that have caused his business to suffer.

Crust Issues
S10 E8

In Kirkwood, Georgia, 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, Tennessee, 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

Jon Taffer heads to DeBary, Florida to rescue a VFW post that is losing members and suffering a financial crisis due to confusion surrounding the leadership of the bar. He must not only rescue the post but also help them establish proper management.

Hair of the Big Dog
S10 E11

Jon Taffer heads to Mt. Dora, Florida to rescue a failing bar where an owner struggles to run her business alone after the tragic 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

Jon Taffer faces a unique challenge in Powder Springs, Georgia: a Cuban-themed cigar bar rendered illegal by a city-wide smoking ban. The owners are now in deep debt and weeks from closing.

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.

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.

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 andhard 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.

Behind the 8 Ball
S8 E9

A premiere billiards hall in Las Vegas is at risk of closing after it's owner struggles to recover from the effects of the pandemic and an inept manager.

Penalty on the Bar
S8 E13

In Dunwoody, Ga., Jon Taffer tries to help a former hospitality professional regain his passion for the industry and save his flailing bar.

Shutting Down the Confetti Party
S8 E17

Jon helps an owner who battled childhood illness and the loss of his father learn how to run a bar and manage a business.

Quick-Sandtown Rescue
S8 E18

In the heart of Atlanta, Jon helps an owner seize her second chance in life by saving her struggling bar and managing her staff.

Horseshoe Bend It Like "Bar Rescue"
S8 E33

Jon must save a small country bar in rural Idaho from going under while teaching the General Manager how to be a true leader.

Gutterball!
S7 E2

A retired Vietnam vet's family's legacy is at stake; he bought a bar and bowling center as a tribute to his father, but the business is heading into the gutter and in danger of shutting down for good.

Crazy Little Thing Called Selman
S6 E9

Taffer tries to tame the rocket-like owner of the famed Cooper Rocket before he does himself in.

Owner on the Run
S6 E28

A pair of brothers can't see eye to eye on how the business is run, so one of them takes a run.

John and Bert Bought a Bar
S6 E40

Two owners with no prior experience in the bar business are on the verge of losing their one shot with Jon Taffer unless they shape up.

Get Off Your Ass!
S6 E47

Jon tries to motivate the lethargic owner of The Fifth, who has been weighed down by his late father's failing legacy.

Gettin' Jigger With It
S5 E8

A historical landmark bar, divided in profits and responsibility, pits brother and sister against one another.

Rickety Rockin' Rhonda's
S5 E28

It's a race against the clock as Jon Taffer tries to rescue a failing bar with a crumbling floor.

The Unlucky Leprechaun
S5 E30

Jon Taffer tries to convince a foul-mouthed owner to change his ways before the bar he owns with his ex-wife shuts down for good.

Loose Lips Loose Tips
S4 E18

Four Irish sisters bicker as their San Francisco bar struggles; Taffer tries to turn their luck around before their American dream gets away from them.

Mandala Down
S4 E20

Taffer butts heads with a self-proclaimed nightlife expert troubled by mounting debt and an inflated ego; showing him the error of his ways.

Take Me Out of the Bar Game
S4 E22

A retired professional baseball player now owns a bar and his intoxicated staff gives away his profits; Jon Taffer tries to save his business before he is forced to retire a second time.

Emergency Exit
S4 E23

Jon Taffer tries to navigate a turbulent partnership between an ex-pilot and his ex-girlfriend that threatens to leave his bar spiraling out of control.

Sour Lemons and Bitter Business
S4 E35

A landlord and partner, who would rather paint fruit in the name of art than save his failing Ohio burger bar, clashes with bitter owners.

Land of the Beer and Home of the Misbehaved
S4 E47

After a downtown expansion, a successful St. Louis restaurant owner could lose everything as her out-of-control nephew and unqualified manager run her sports bar into the ground.

Karaoke Katastrophe
S3 E8

Dated decor, an angry chef and an oblivious, hoarding owner hinder the success of a karaoke bar.

A Horse Walks Into a Bar
S3 E9

A western bar is plagued with drunk owners, a bank foreclosure and horse excrement.

Play. Some. Janet. Jackson!
S3 E15

Jon looks to save Las Vegas' first gay nightclub from its verbally abusive and intoxicated owner.

Jon of the Dead
S3 E22

A bar run by two burned-out rockers is failing.

Hurricane Jon vs. Hurricane Sandy
S3 E24

A bar battered by Hurricane Sandy races to reopen for the summer season.

Drunk & Dirty Dolls
S3 E25

A motorsports bar with a busty staff of cougars requires a new gimmick to thrive.

On the Rocks
S2 E9

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

Beach Bummer
S1 E4

Jon Taffer is called to Redondo Beach to save Kilkenny's, an Irish pub on the decline.

Bar Fight
S1 E9

Bar expert Jon Taffer goes toe-to-toe with a former baseball player turned bar owner as he tries to revive the Canyon Inn, a decaying bar on its last legs.