Restaurant: Impossible

Chef Robert Irvine attempts to turn around a failing family restaurant in just two days.

A Mother's Guilt

S22 E1

Robert Irvine heads to Ash Fork, AZ, where Felicia's failing restaurant had forced her to sacrifice time with her children; overwhelmed by the guilt, she's begun ignoring her deteriorating business -- Robert comes to help her turn it around.

Living Up to Mom

S22 E2

Robert Irvine travels to The Amigo Cafe on Arizona's Navajo Reservation, where owner Julene's struggle to turn a profit has taken a toll on her health; Robert helps Julene's daughter, Heather, gain the confidence to step into her mother's shoes.

Clueless in Idaho

S22 E3

Robert Irvine visits Nampa, Idaho, to rescue Island Kine Grinds from bankruptcy; Renus' health problems have left his wife, Ludi, completely overwhelmed; Robert must help Renus heal to prevent both their marriage and business from failing.

Missing Pepper in Baton Rouge

S22 E4

In Baton Rouge, La., an owner struggles to keep going after losing her husband; Robert Irvine must help her let go to save her dying restaurant; if she can't find the strength to become a motivated owner, she'll lose more than just her business.

Roux the Day

S22 E5

In Baton Rouge, La., Maurice claims to be proud of his restaurant, but his lack of leadership and inability to inspire his staff threaten to destroy the business; if Robert Irvine can't teach him how to lead effectively, his restaurant won't survive.

Hot Doggin' It in Memphis

S22 E6

Owner Tyrone's passion project has lost its way, and his family is suffering because of it; Robert Irvine must teach him about more than just the ins and outs of running a restaurant before this family members lose their livelihood and their bond.

Fighting for Gigi

S22 E8

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 fighting constantly; everything Gigi worked for will fall apart unless Robert can repair a damaged relationship.

Stalled on the Runway

S22 E9

In Greenville, S.C., the owners of an airport cafe believe that all the kids at a nearby playground are driving away their paying customers; Robert Irvine must convince them their problems are fixable or this restaurant will be grounded permanently.

Sunnyside Down

S22 E10

Robert Irvine heads to Williamston, MI, to resurrect the Sunnyside Café, a breakfast joint with big problems; owner Jeanette is a micromanager who refuses to make changes, and Robert wastes no time finding solutions to keep her place from closing.

Driven to Tears

S22 E11

In Coleman, M.I., Robert finds a failing restaurant that's destroying a loving marriage; owner Leah's refusal to listen to her husband's advice has forced him to step away; Robert must help them find the confidence to be partners again.

A Family Divided

S22 E12

In Middletown, N.Y., a mistake drives a wedge between Franco Di Roma's married owners; Robert must help them bridge the divide and forgive each other before their restaurant business and whole family collapses.

The Imbalanced Chef

S22 E13

In Rome, N.Y., The Balanced Chef owner, Brian, is facing a mountain of problems, including serious health issues; the stakes are high as Robert Irvine must help Brian figure out a plan to reduce stress personally and professionally.

Mountain Town Mess

S22 E14

In Lincoln, N.H., Robert Irvine discovers he has more than just a restaurant to repair; the White Mountain Tavern's co-owners have a volatile relationship and toxic standing in the community, giving Robert only two days to fix two massive problems.

Trick or Treat

S22 E15

The owner of the Dutch Treat in Franconia, N.H., has lost the desire to keep his family restaurant going; his wife is more than willing to help, but no matter what she and Robert Irvine do, the Dutch Treat doesn't stand a chance without a manager.

The Final Shot

S21 E1

Robert Irvine heads to Smith's Soul Food Bistro in Gastonia, N.C.; owner Cheryl is an ex-basketball coach on a mission to help kids in her community; Robert must teach Cheryl to run her restaurant with the same discipline she learned on the court.

Best Friends Forever

S21 E2

Robert Irvine visits Brunswick, Ga., where two best friends have no idea how to run their restaurant, Moondoggy's Pizza; with their friendship and restaurant on the line, he teaches them how to build a better culture among their staff.

My Way or the Highway

S21 E3

Chef Robert Irvine travels to Forks and Flavors in Kennesaw, Ga., to meet up with married co-owners David and Darnell; executive chef David struggles to run his kitchen under the shadow of Darnell's big personality and need to be right.

Marriage on the Rocks

S21 E5

In Stone Mountain, Ga., Robert Irvine visits the failing Sweet Potato Cafe, which is harming its owners' finances and their 25-year marriage; he must help them balance responsibilities and rekindle their passion for the business.

Mistrust and Malaise in Madison

S21 E6

Robert Irvine travels to Florida, where Grumpy's Diner owner Jessica is struggling to keep the business afloat; she wants to pass the business down to her son, Justin, but he lacks the self-confidence and vision to lead the diner into the future.

Fighting for Your Family

S21 E7

Robert Irvine visits family-run Amistad Grill in Homestead, Fla., where owner Omar has trust issues that cause him to constantly scold his wife and daughter; Robert must teach Omar to slow down and listen to his family.

Schooling a Teacher

S21 E8

Robert Irvine heads to Grenada, Miss., where the owner of 333 Restaurant, Allyson, is also busy teaching art full-time; Robert must convince her that empowering her staff to make decisions without her is the only way she can save her restaurant.

Legacy on the Line

S21 E9

Robert Irvine heads to Shreveport, La., to meet Mavice, the owner of her father's legacy restaurant, Eddie's; the seafood spot is known for its stuffed shrimp, but Mavice's refusal to adapt is running the food, finances, and family into the ground.

Anguish in Abilene

S21 E10

Robert Irvine travels to Texas Cowboy BBQ in Abilene, Texas, to meet George and Taylor, co-owners with a marriage and a restaurant on the rocks; Taylor wants to be a bigger part of the restaurant, but George is closed off and unable to accept help.

A Trifecta of Failure

S21 E11

Robert Irvine visits Steak-N-Stuff, a family-run restaurant in Cottonwood, Ariz., where the owner is determined to do everything himself, even if it takes a serious toll on his health; Robert must work to get this failing restaurant back on track.

Stuck in the Old School

S21 E12

Robert Irvine heads to Boulder City, NV, to help struggling pizza restaurant Vinny's Little Italy. Owner Vinny is stuck in his ways, and Robert must drag him into the 21st century in order to save this restaurant from becoming a thing of the past.

Lifting the Weight

S21 E13

Robert Irvine visits Greg's BBQ in Belen, N.M., which is run by an ex-Marine who suffers from health conditions but can't stop micromanaging his son; Robert teaches the owner to trust his son and start valuing his own health, before it kills him.

Extreme British Makeover

S20 E1

Expat Lee is on the brink of losing his restaurant, From Across the Pond, in Colleyville, Texas; Robert Irvine tries to help his fellow countryman realize he can turn around 15 years of failure.

A Big Mess in Texas

S20 E2

Chef Robert Irvine travels to Joshua, Texas, to save a failing Tex-Mex restaurant; owners Carmen and Wayne are serving sub-par food, the environment in the restaurant is toxic, and the couple's relationship is in dire straits too.

Big Ego, Big Trouble

S20 E3

Chef 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 wife and his business if he can't shed his arrogant alter ego.

Dirtiest. Kitchen. Ever.

S20 E4

Chef Robert Irvine heads to the Jalisco Cafe in San Diego and tackles one of the filthiest kitchens of his career; with endless obstacles and only 48 hours to turn this restaurant around, the challenge might actually be impossible.

Burnt Out in Berkeley

S20 E5

In Berkeley, Calif., 50-year legacy restaurant KC's BBQ is on the brink of closure; chef Robert Irvine must help the owner regain his self-confidence, treat his daughter like a true partner and accept change in order to save their family restaurant.

Virtually Impossible

S20 E6

Chef Robert Irvine travels to Loveland, Colo., to revive a family-run Mexican restaurant where the owners haven't made a dime since they opened six years ago; Robert has two days to save this restaurant from closing its doors forever.

Slumping Sales in San Jose

S20 E7

Chef Robert Irvine finds The Breakfast Place in San Jose, Calif., struggling to stay open; the co-owners are burnt out and don't have the confidence to lead their staff; Robert must try to save their friendship and business before it's too late.

Out With the Old, In With the New

S20 E8

Chef Robert Irvine travels to San Diego to save German restaurant Kaiserhof, where the owner is afraid to make changes for fear of disturbing his late father's original design; Robert flexes serious muscle to drag the restaurant into the present.

Not So Peachy Keen

S20 E9

In Keenesburg, Colo., chef Robert Irvine finds the owner of Denos I-76 abandoned by her employees and working herself into the ground; Robert must help her find staff and inspiration to turn this truck stop diner into a must-see destination.

Holding on to the Past

S20 E10

At Rest Haven in Clarksdale, Miss., owner Paula's unwillingness to change is destroying her father's Lebanese restaurant and her son's chance of inheriting it; Robert Irvine must teach Paula to trust her son and her staff to save the family's legacy.

It's Not Rocket Science

S20 E11

Daniel, a former NASA physicist in Huntsville, Ala., thought he could wing it in the restaurant business; after 10 years of failures, his soul food spot, Mizz Juju's, needs chef Robert Irvine's help to save the business and rebuild Daniel's life.

No Help Wanted

S20 E13

Don, the owner of 7th Restaurant and Lounge in Charlotte, N.C., never asks for help despite becoming paralyzed after being robbed at gunpoint; Robert works to convince Don that running a restaurant takes a village.

The Sinking Anchor

S19 E1

Air Force veteran Robert has been struggling to keep his restaurant, The Anchor in Louisville, Tenn., afloat after a disagreement with his daughter. Chef Robert Irvine steps in to help the owner manage his anger and fix his relationship with his daughter.

R.E.S.P.E.C.T.

S19 E2

Robert Irvine visits Mr. B's Southern Kitchen in Tampa, Fla., and finds two siblings being torn apart by their failing restaurant; Robert returns to The Balcony in Larose, La., to see if the changes he made have been maintained.

Two Stops in Tennessee

S19 E5

Robert Irvine visits Z Fish House in landlocked Loudon, Tenn., where the owner, Ed, needs a life preserver; Robert returns to Chattanooga, Tenn., and checks in at Blue Orleans, where the owners' divorce was derailing their restaurant business.

Subs and Pubs

S19 E6

Robert Irvine visits Spring Hill, Fla., where Turnpike's Rest Stop is suffering due to a communication breakdown between the owner and her daughter; Robert returns to Glendora, Calif., to check on T. Phillip's.

Big Trouble in Tennessee

S19 E7

Big 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 their marriage.

Soul Food in the Dark

S19 E9

At 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 Irvine and his team race to completely renovate her rundown building and help Audra overcome her anger issues.

The Sinking Ship Inn

S19 E10

Ship Inn in Exton, Pa., is sinking under the owner Michael's overbearing management style and $895,000 of debt; Robert Irvine has to overcome Michael's resistance to change and repair his fractured relationships to right the Ship Inn.

Resentment on the Bayou

S19 E11

The married owners of "On the Bayou" in Milwaukee can't stop fighting, and it's destroying their restaurant and relationship, leaving them with debt and resentment; Robert Irvine must help them redefine their roles and rekindle their relationship.

The Dutiful Son

S19 E12

Robert Irvine travels to Milwaukee, where owner Abel runs Mexican Village, a Tex-Mex restaurant that's drowning in debt and destroying his relationship with his children; Robert helps Abel make some hard choices to save his restaurant and his family.

Delusions of Grandeur

S19 E13

In Illinois, two brothers are close to losing their French bistro; they blame the competition for their restaurant's failures, and Robert Irvine must convince these delusional owners to accept reality or their fantasy will end in bankruptcy.

Moving On in Montana

S18 E1

In Billings, Mont., Robert Irvine helps Don Luis Restaurant's widowed owner move past her grief and embrace the future to save her business; Robert returns to Perella's Ristorante in Warren, R.I., to encourage the owner to change with the times.

Destination, Hawk Springs

S18 E2

Robert Irvine ventures to The Emporium in the town of Hawk Springs, Wyo., where owner Dennis is struggling to lead his staff and attract customers; if Robert can't make him change his ways, Dennis' daughter might walk away from the business forever.

Colorado Couple in Crisis

S18 E3

Robert works with owners who are in debt and on the brink of divorce.

Community Hub in Chaos

S18 E5

Robert heads to Buffalo to save Park Vue Soul Food Bar and Restaurant.

Taking Ownership in Vegas

S18 E6

Robert helps a widowed cafe owner in Las Vegas find her own path.

Saving an American Dream

S18 E7

Robert Irvine faces the most difficult challenge of his career when he must save an immigrant's American dream of holding on to her Las Vegas restaurant, Burnt Offerings.

A Dream in Shambles

S18 E8

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

House of Cards

S18 E9

Robert Irvine visits Cafe No Fur in Las Vegas, where the owners -- a model and a former poker player -- are so stuck in their dysfunctional ways that the restaurant is on the verge of folding after only two years.

Listless in Louisiana

S18 E10

Robert Irvine travels to Lafitte, LA, to visit Boutte's Bayou Restaurant, where owner Nick is too proud to ask for help; Robert guides Nick in becoming a real leader and trusting his staff before it's too late for the iconic coastal watering hole.

Friends in Need

S18 E11

Robert 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 livelihood of two families depends on its success, but the matriarch refuses to change.

Nancy Foots the Bill

S18 E12

Robert Irvine is in Geneva, N.Y., at Cosentino's Ristorante, where co-owners Bill and Nancy are struggling to save their restaurant; their marriage is suffering from an unbalanced workload and their inexperienced son serves unappetizing food.

Back in Business: New Tricks

S18 E101

Robert tries to help a restaurant owner thrive in challenging conditions.

Back in Business: Rosier Days

S18 E103

Robert helps a diner get customers to return without its usual counter service.

Back in Business: Perserverance

S18 E104

Robert does something he's never done before to help a Delaware restaurant.

Aftershow: Edgar's

S18 E105

Chef Robert Irvine attempts to turn around a failing family restaurant in just two days.

Aftershow: Garrett's Mill

S18 E106

Chef Robert Irvine attempts to turn around a failing family restaurant in just two days.

Aftershow: Perella's

S18 E107

Chef Robert Irvine attempts to turn around a failing family restaurant in just two days.

Aftershow: Rosie's Diner

S18 E108

Chef Robert Irvine attempts to turn around a failing family restaurant in just two days.

Quarantine Check-In and Food Mysteries

S17 E1

Robert checks in with the Restaurant Impossible family to see how restaurants country wide are faring during the global pandemic; global quest to uncover the mysteries and unbelievable stories behind chocolate and truffles.

Fixing a Family in Houston

S17 E2

With infighting destroying the business, Habanera and the Guero in Houston, Texas is on the verge of closing; Robert Irvine will have to convince the owner, Ben, to concentrate on the restaurant.

Revisited: Helping One of Our Own

S17 E3

Robert Irvine returns to Rosie's Cafe where he previously helped the owner, Kaitlyn; she has since suffered a near-fatal car accident, and Robert comes back to help with her medical bills.

Back on Track in Glendora

S17 E4

Robert Irvine heads to T. Phillips Alehouse and Grill in Glendora, Calif., and finds a restaurant that looks more like a dive bar; Owner Jen can't stand up for herself, and everyone walks all over her.

The Ginger Monkey is Going Under

S17 E5

Chef-owner of the Ginger Monkey in Chandler, Ariz., Jackson, can't keep up with the demands of his high-volume restaurant; Jackson has a ton of experience and should be able to run a successful restaurant, but he's not getting the job done.

Revisited: Out of Date but Not out of Time

S17 E6

When Robert first visited Paul's in 2014, his team had to make up for a lot of lost time and now he's back to see if he's been able to keep up the improvements.

Sibling Rivalry and a Nashville Ambush

S17 E7

Robert Irvine heads to Bellefonte, Pa., to check on Mamma Lucrezia's, where the owner and chef struggled to push family troubles aside and focus on her promising restaurant; he re-watches an ambush episode at Ellendale's Restaurant.

Branching Out in Missouri

S17 E11

Robert Irvine returns to family-owned Drake's Place in Ferguson, Mo., where business has suffered due to both the pandemic and community unrest; Robert helps the owners expand their business to bring in more revenue.

Losing Hope in Mississippi

S17 E12

Robert Irvine goes all out -- for a second time -- to help the owners of Rossini's Italian restaurant in Ridgeland, Miss., who are struggling to survive after the pandemic shutdown; Robert is joined by crew members to share a behind-the-scenes look.

Back in Business: Trouble Brewing at Garrett's Mill

S17 E16

Robert Irvine is at Garrett's Mill and Brewing Co. in Garrettsville, Ohio, where the owners are struggling to adapt during the COVID-19 crisis and earning less than $100 a day; Robert must find more revenue streams to keep this restaurant open.

Back in Business: The Back Nine

S17 E105

Robert Irvine heads to Edgar's Restaurant to help owners Glenn and Albertha raise their business from the ashes of the COVID-19 crisis; the restaurant is losing money despite having implemented safety precautions and increasing its takeout business.

Dumplings in Delaware

S16 E1

Chef Robert Irvine rolls up to the Southern Grille of Ellendale in Delaware, the owner Ronald, is working too hard to be in so much debt; Robert tries to help him reconnect with what makes him and his restaurant special.

Cleaning Up in Mississippi

S16 E2

Chef Robert Irvine has his work cut out for him when he arrives at Rossini's Cucina Italiana and the restaurant is absolutely filthy; Robert rolls up his sleeves and gets his hands dirty in order to clean up this small-town restaurant.

Old Habits Die Hard

S16 E4

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

New Roles, New Results

S16 E5

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 they aren't making money.

Revisited: Ruffled Feathers

S16 E6

In 2012, Robert met his match in one of the owners of Woody's, a steakhouse in Tupelo, Miss.; she did not like hearing what he had to say about her business that once catered to celebrities like Elvis Presley.

Saving a Piece of History

S16 E7

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

S16 E8

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

Cajun Seafood Crisis

S16 E9

The Balcony in Larose, La., is one of the oldest Cajun seafood restaurants in the bayou; the owner has worked there for 28 years, but her friendly relationship with the employees has cost her their respect.

Chattanooga Blues

S16 E10

Mike and Cherita open a family-run restaurant, Blue Orleans, in Chattanooga, Tenn., after losing everything in Hurricane Katrina.

Revisited: A Family Recovering From Tragedy

S16 E11

Robert Irvine returns to De Rican Chef in Virginia Beach, Va.; three years ago he found a family in crisis following a tragic death; Raquel, the owner, had lost her passion and her son Ruben was lashing out.

Greek Tragedy

S16 E12

Chef Robert goes to work with Bobby, who says that he's neglected the place because of the loss of his parents; Robert must dig deep to find a way to mend this family-run Greek eatery before it's too late.

Revisited: Going Down With the Ship

S16 E13

Robert Irvine returns to Sunrise, Fla., to check on the unique challenge of Gigi's Music Cafe, a combined restaurant and music venue; inexperienced owner couldn't see the burden she was putting on her daughter, who managed the day-to-day business.

Revisited: Family Matters

S16 E15

Robert Irvine revisits So Natural Organic Restaurant and Market in Harker Heights, Texas; Robert returns to check on the family's priorities and the state of their personal and work lives.

Revisited: An Entire Life's Savings

S16 E17

Robert Irvine travels to Murphy, Calif., to revisit breakfast-and-lunch diner, Hillbillies Restaurant; on his last visit, Robert found a tacky, messy restaurant, a defiant and lazy staff and owner Jamie at her wits' end.

Revisited: For the Troops

S16 E20

Robert goes back to Fort Bragg to check in on a restaurant that, given his own military background, was a personal mission for him.

Restaurant Impossible: Most Extreme Moments

S16 E101

A look back at some of Chef Robert Irvine's most extreme and outrageous moments.

Revisited: An Owner Who Tries to Do It All

S15 E2

Robert Irvine helps a failing restaurant.

Caribbean Catastrophe

S15 E3

Robert Irvine heads to Chez Olga in Grand Rapids, Mich., where the struggling Caribbean restaurant's dingy dining room, bland menu and terrible kitchen are tearing apart the mother and daughter who run it.

A Single Dad Sparks His Passion

S15 E4

Robert Irvine is in Nutter Fort, W.Va., at Mike Audia's Restaurant-Catering, an Italian-American-barbecue-family restaurant that has a confused identity and is in for one of the biggest transformations ever.

Dull Diner Dilemma

S15 E5

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, Massachusetts.

Saving a Family's Legacy

S15 E6

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 brink of closing its doors.

Lakefront Disaster

S15 E7

Robert Irvine heads to Tomahawk, Wisc., to try to save a small-town steakhouse from closing; owner Brenda is just one month away from shutting the doors for good and she needs Robert to remind her of her passion for the business.

A Daughter Finds Her Groove

S15 E8

Robert travels to Muncie, Ind., where the run-down Madison Street Retro Diner is in dire straits; owner Rita Watkins is in charge of the place, but her health is failing and her daughter, Melissa, can't seem to step up to the plate and take over.

Dying Diner

S14 E1

Robert Irvine steps back in time at a struggling retro joint in Escondido, Calif., called Rosie's Cafe; the owner of the ugly, disorganized restaurant is a young woman who has the passion but lacks experience.

Fight at Filomena's

S14 E2

Robert heads to Costa Mesa, Calif., to help turn around the struggling Filomena's Italian Kitchen and Market; despite a clean kitchen, organized dining room and allegedly good food, the owner hasn't been able to pay herself one dime since opening.

Smoky Steakhouse

S14 E4

Robert arrives in Safford, Ariz., to help turn things around at the Copper Steer Steakhouse; the restaurant was the dream of Parrish and Maureen, but it turned into a nightmare as they started losing money with no clue how to turn things around.

Ambush: Beneath the Surface

S13 E2

Chef Robert Irvine responds to a call from Tamara, whose mother Raquel owns De Rican Chef in Virginia Beach, Va.

Ambush: A Taxing Situation

S13 E3

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

Ambush: In Robert We Trust

S13 E4

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

Best Ambushes Ever

S13 E5

Chef Robert Irvine revisits some of his most memorable ambushes, including Lake Arrowhead Sports Grill, Cape Horn Family Restaurant and La Casa Bianca; a behind-the-scenes glimpse of how the surprise takeovers are set up and executed.

Ambush: Exercise Surprise

S13 E6

Chef Robert Irvine receives a desperate plea from Ayana, the daughter of the owners of So Natural Organic Restaurant and Market in Harker Heights, Texas.

Ambush: Cray, Cray

S13 E7

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

Ambush: Third Ambush Is the Charm

S13 E8

Chef Robert Irvine receives an urgent plea for help from Yianni, the son of the owner of Broad Street Bistro in North Versailles, Pa.

Ambush: Breakfast Break-In

S12 E1

Chef Robert Irvine ambushes Jodi, the owner of Theresa's Restaurant in Bradenton, Fla., after her friend and banker, Miriam, puts out a call for help.

Ambush: Son Sneak Attack

S12 E2

The son of the owners of the Lake Arrowhead Sports Grill in Blue Jay, Calif., asks for Robert's help in rebuilding the business.

Ambush: Eyes on the Surprise

S12 E4

Robert Irvine attempts a double ambush at the Copper Still CD Vodka Lounge and Eatery in Crestwood, Ill.

Ambush: Stay... Or Go?

S12 E5

Former employees reach out to Robert to ask for help in saving Ellendale's Restaurant in Nashville, Tenn.

Holiday: Impossible

S12 E7

For the holidays, Chef Robert Irvine is heading west to Jackson Hole, Wyo. to visit the City Kids Wilderness Project, a camp in the heart of the Grand Teton Mountains that welcomes at-risk teens from the inner city of Washington, D.C.

Ambush: Special Delivery

S12 E8

Chef Robert Irvine heads to La Casa Bianca in Whitehouse Station, N.J. to give the owner, Paul, the surprise of a lifetime.

4,000 Square Feet of Trouble

S11 E1

The owner of WhaBah Steakhouse, a supersized space in Bowling Green, Ky., has hit the wall and is now facing bankruptcy.

Double Trouble

S11 E2

24-year-old Frankie is torn between his family's two Italian restaurants in Summerville, S.C., and he reaches out to Chef Robert Irvine to help him save both.

When Life Gives You Lemons ...

S11 E4

Robert is tasked with fixing the Zest Bistro, located inside the Lemon Tree Grocer in Downers Grove, Ill.

Prescription for Failure

S11 E5

Robert Irvine is challenged with fixing an old-fashioned lunch counter located inside a family-owned pharmacy.

Going Down With the Ship

S11 E6

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

The Ambush

S11 E7

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

Bad Juju

S11 E8

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

Revisited: Revisiting Robert's First Ambush

S11 E14

In 2015, Robert Irvine made a man's dream come true by remodeling his failing Italian restaurant and retooling his menu; now Robert heads back to Tornatore's Pizzeria in Orlando, Fla., to see if the owner has managed to keep his restaurant afloat.

Without a Prayer

S10 E1

Mama E's Wings & Waffles restaurant in Oklahoma City, was a thriving business, but a failed attempt at opening a second location puts a strain on the owners' finances, and their marriage.

Oh Brother!

S10 E2

Brothers and co-owners of the Knife and Fork Gastropub in San Antonio, Texas, are facing financial ruin.

Mystic Mystery

S10 E4

Owners opened their restaurant Mystic Treats in Ashland, Ore., three years ago, hoping to attract customers with their vegetarian and offbeat pizzas.

Betting the House

S10 E5

The owner of Zoog's Caveman Cookin' in Port Hadlock, Wash., has lost his passion, leaving his inexperienced daughter to run the business.

Dog and Pony Show

S10 E6

The owner of the Dog & Pony Ale House in Renton, Wash., is being bullied by a vocal group of customers.

Game Over

S10 E7

Brother owners of Bene Pizza and Pasta, a restaurant/arcade, turn to Robert Irvine for help with their noisy arcade.

Fork in the Road

S9 E1

The owners of Fork Diner in Calhoun, Ga., are faced with a failing business and a damaged friendship.

Culture Clash

S9 E2

Marie's at Ummat Cafe is situated next to Atlanta's oldest Mosque and many potential customers falsely think that the restaurant is strictly for Muslims.

Bowling: Impossible

S9 E3

Paul's Bar & Bowling in Paterson, N.J., has been on a downward spiral for the past eight years.

Golf: Impossible

S9 E4

The Pomona Golf and Country Club in Egg Harbor City, N.J., suffers from a lack of younger clients.

Holy Cow!

S9 E5

Battling co-owners wreak havoc at the Country Cow Restaurant and Bar in Campton, N.H.

No Laughing Matter

S9 E6

Robert is frustrated to find the owner of Uncle Andy's Diner in Portland, Maine, spends more time telling jokes to customers than paying attention to the quality of the food.

Take It or Leave It

S9 E7

The owner of El Bistro in Titusville, Pa., is behind in taxes, her savings is depleted, and so is her passion for the restaurant business.

Spicing Things Up

S9 E8

The owners of the Spicy Bar and Grill, a Vietnamese restaurant in Falls Church, Va., are $300,000 in debt.

Military: Impossible

S9 E9

Chef Robert Irvine is in Fort Bragg, N.C., the largest U.S. Army installation in the world, where he is on a mission to breathe new life into one of the only full-service restaurants on the post, the Green Beret Club.

Drama at Mamma's

S9 E10

Mamma Lucrezia's restaurant in Bellefonte, Pa., is losing thousands of dollars a month which is causing multiple family rifts.

An Abundance of Emotions

S9 E12

The owner of Abudanza Ristorante in Wilbraham, Mass., is burned out from the job and the demands of caring for a sick child.

Recipe for Disaster

S9 E15

Papa C's Eastside Cafe in Fairport, N.Y. needs help with it's volatile family and dirty kitchen.

Up in Smoke

S8 E1

The owners of the Mill Creek BBQ Restaurant in Redlands, Calif., suffer from tasteless barbecue and inefficient management.

A Lot to Lose

S8 E2

Eileen's restaurant, Tootie's Texas BBQ in Cathedral City, Calif., started a deep decline while she was battling cancer.

Pizza: Impossible

S8 E4

The food at Mama Della's N.Y. City Pizzeria in Baton Rouge, La., is great, but the stubborn owner is scaring away customers.

Ungratifying

S8 E5

A gratifi kitchen and bar in Houston, Texas, suffers from its owner's poor attitude.

Face the Music

S8 E6

The owners of Urban Roots, a restaurant and entertainment venue, face a failing business.

Treading Water

S8 E7

The owner of Bryant's Seafood World in Hueytown, Ala., needs help turning her neglected restaurant around.

Bummed Out

S8 E8

The animosity between the owners and the staff at Bumbinos Italian Ristorante in Orange City, Fla., is killing business.

Meet the Impossible

S8 E9

Stories behind the show; an interview with Robert and Executive Producer Marc Summers; a sit-down between Robert, his construction manager and all three designers; a look back at highlights of the series.

Living in the Dark Ages

S8 E10

The Cave Inn BBQ, a caveman-dinosaur themed restaurant, needs a decor overhaul.

The Writing on the Wall

S8 E11

The owner of Big Jim's Bama Q in Hammondville, Ala., struggles with inexperience and naivete.

Saving Grace

S8 E12

The owners of Grace's Place Bagels and Deli in Palm Coast, Fla. face staggering debt.

No Day at the Beach

S8 E13

The self-described stubborn owner of the Portu-Greek Cafe in Hudson, Fla., faces family squabbling over control of the restaurant.

Bring Mama Back

S7 E1

The owners of St. Louis landmark Mama Campisi's Restaurant, are blind-sided by an employee theft.

Feathers Fly

S7 E2

Chef Robert Irvine ruffles quite a few feathers when he tries to save the family run business, Ducky's Family Restaurant.

Outside the Box

S7 E4

Robert comes up with an outside the box plan to reinvent the Coach Lamp Restaurant & Pub in Louisville, Ky.

Soul Searching

S7 E5

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

Unlucky Number Seven

S7 E6

The Seven restaurant, named for the owner's seven children, undergoes a string of bad luck.

Unfixable Family

S7 E7

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

Holiday: Impossible 2

S7 E8

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

Goombazz Gone Wild

S7 E9

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

S7 E10

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

Monkey Business

S7 E11

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

Dirty Laundry

S7 E12

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

Mumbo Jumbo

S7 E13

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

Something's Fishy

S6 E1

The owner of Joe Willy's Seafood House in Fishkill, N.Y., has to get past his pride in order to save his restaurant.

Father Knows Worst

S6 E2

Old World Italian Restaurant in Murrells Inlet, S.C., owners are having trouble handing over their business to their young son.

Creepy in Clearwater

S6 E3

Smitty's Restaurant in Clearwater, Fla., needs an exterminator and it's a struggle to finish before deadline.

Drowning in Debt

S6 E4

Mom & Dad's Italian Restaurant in DeFuniak Springs, Fla., is deep in debt but the owner doesn't want to make changes.

Muskrat Mayhem

S6 E5

Wagon Wheel Family Restaurant is in mayhem over the food, decor and the lack of respect.

In the Pits

S6 E6

Bryan's Smokehouse in Lufkin, Texas, has thrived for 15 years, but now an oversaturated market has put the owner into debt.

Lost in the Woods

S6 E7

After losing his job, a man purchases a restaurant and racks up $350,000 in debt.

It's All Greek to Me

S6 E9

Cousins Angelo and Angelo are close to losing their namesake diner, Angelo's in the town of Woodstock, Ill.

Kalico Kraziness

S6 E10

The owner of Kalico Kitchen's boisterous and blunt personality is turning her staff against her.

Barely Edible

S6 E11

Edible's Restaurant & Pub in Horsham, Pa., is a 26-year-old family restaurant suffering from a lack of inspiration and motivation.

Good Food, Bad Vices

S6 E12

The owners of Benner Street Restaurant in Bethlehem, Pa., are too far in debt to consider retirement.

Pie in the Sky

S6 E13

The owner of Aponte's Pizzeria worries that he has sacrificed time with his family, only to face financial ruin.

Revisited: Marriage Impossible

S6 E16

Robert Irvine returns to Fishkill, N.Y., and Joe Willy's Seafood House, a family-owned seafood restaurant from 2013; he attempts to renovate both a run-down restaurant and a strained marriage.

Poco's on the Boulevard

S5 E1

Poco's on the Boulevard once served delicious, authentic Latin food, but since the death of chef/owner Poco, her daughters Claudia and Dana have been struggling to maintain the restaurant's food quality and profits.

Rohrer's Tavern

S5 E2

Rohrer's Tavern in North Bend, Ohio, has been a local staple for over 60 years, but the lack of new customers is hurting business.

Bronk's Bar and Grill

S5 E3

Bronk's Bar and Grill in Lake City, Minn., where an untrained staff and frozen food are not the only challenges.

Rising Sun Bistro

S5 E4

Rising Sun Bistro in Kalispell, Mont., has a chaotic kitchen, an uninspired decor and lots of debt.

Whiskey Creek Steakhouse

S5 E5

The Whiskey Creek Steakhouse has lost almost everything, and may even have thieving employees.

Windseeker Restaurant

S5 E6

The Windseeker Restaurant in Dallas, Ore., suffers from bad publicity and negative word of mouth.

Sapori D'Italia

S5 E7

A family's fighting threatens to close their restaurant.

Dinner Bell Restaurant

S5 E8

The team must clean the restaurant, freshen the menu and fix the staff's bad habits in order to keep Dinner Bell Restaurant open.

Nanny Goats Cafe and Feed Bin

S5 E9

Feuding family members and unsafe cooking habits are driving customers away.

Caseyville Cafe

S5 E11

Caseyville Café in Caseyville, Ill., is failing and Robert gives the staff an ultimatum.

Soup to Nuts Diner

S5 E12

The Soup to Nuts Diner in Tavares, Fla., looks like it hasn't been cleaned since it opened and Robert is hoping he can fix that.

Sweet Tea's Restaurant and Catering

S5 E13

Sweet Tea's Restaurant and Catering in Pineville, N.C., has an identity crisis.

Longbranch Steak and Seafood

S4 E1

A family restaurant struggling financially; owners and staff struggle emotionally.

The Main Dish

S4 E2

Owners with no restaurant experience are in debt and need help.

Zandi's Grill

S4 E3

A restaurant in a remote location with poor food, service and decor.

Stella's Italian Restaurant

S4 E5

A 15-year-old restaurant has poor management and decor.

Gusanoz Mexican Restaurant

S4 E6

An authentic Mexican restaurant has suffered from growing pains.

Frankie's

S4 E7

Headed to Frankie's By the Tracks, which was bought by Jay and Tina.

Paliani's Restaurant

S4 E8

Traveling to Burton, Mich., to save Paliani's from demise.

Michele's

S4 E9

Owners of Michele's purchased their restaurant on a whim and now need a few things addressed.

Maple Tree Cafe

S4 E10

Helping the owner of Maple Tree Cafe to gain experience in the restaurant industry.

Whistle Stop

S4 E11

The Whistle Stop in Hot Springs, Ark., has been a poor investment for owner Linda.

Valley Inn

S4 E12

Valley Inn in Palos Hills, Ill., is struggling to bring in customers.

Oleander Bar and Grill

S4 E13

Tension between Kelli and her daughter, Abby are the root of the Oleander Bar and Grill's problems.

Moss' Prime Rib & Spaghetti House

S3 E1

There are more than just food problems in this struggling restaurant.

Chatterbox

S3 E2

A former stay-at-home mom with little experience.

Anna Maria's

S3 E3

A dirty Italian eatery has not been cleaned in 25 years.

Del's

S3 E4

Owner Marianne takes out her stress on her staff in fear of losing the family legacy.

Woody's Tupelo Steakhouse

S3 E5

Horrible dining service and mediocre food.

Valley View

S3 E6

A tiny diner is suffering from outdated decor and menu; structural issues.

Pelican Grill

S3 E7

A small breakfast and lunch place is in dire need of help.

Mama Lee's

S3 E8

Mama Lee's Soul Food Restaurant has never turned a profit and is weeks away from closing.

Pappas Restaurant

S3 E9

A Greek restaurant's reputation has gone downhill because of the two sons' fighting.

Ristorante Barolo

S3 E10

Combination restaurant and hotel with high-cost maintenance and health problems.

University Grill

S3 E11

Feuding siblings run a 5-year-old establishment that is on its way to ruins in Burlington, N.C.

Pollard's Bar-B-Que

S3 E12

A failing barbecue restaurant goes from takeout to eat-in.

Dodge City

S2 E1

Dodge City USA may close its doors after 30 years of service without Chef Irvine's help.

La Stanza

S2 E2

An old world Italian restaurant is being ruined by the owner's younger daughter.

Sweet Tea

S2 E3

New owners need help saving their small-town restaurant, Sweet Tea.

County Fare

S2 E4

Country Fare diner is on the verge of bankruptcy after five years of mismanagement.

Snooty Fox

S2 E5

English pub-style restaurant won't last much longer after 28 years of aging clientele.

Pastori's

S2 E6

Robert is on a mission to save a restaurant and a family in disrepair.

Scrimmages

S2 E7

Scrimmages is falling apart after only being open for five years.

Revisited: The Hidden Costs of Business

S2 E8

Robert Irvine heads to San Diego to revisit The Trails Eatery, a family-owned cafe that he helped in 2011.

Off Street Cafe

S2 E9

A gloomy restaurant in Southern California.

Cap'n and the Cowboy

S2 E11

A salty sea dog's worst nightmare; cluttered Capon and the Cowboy restaurant.

Mad Cactus

S2 E12

Mad Cactus Restaurant is Tex-Mex themed and are not even cooking "real" food.

McShane's

S2 E13

The most horrendous restaurant chef Irvine has faced yet; dirty and heading towards bankruptcy.

Coffee's Boilin' Pot

S2 E14

Coffee's Boilin' Pot in Louisiana needs desperate help to keep their restaurant alive.

St. James Soup Kitchen

S2 E15

The St. James Soup Kitchen in Newark, N.J. is his biggest challenge; turn around in two days.

Wildcat Cafe

S2 E16

Chef Irvine helps with a culinary arts program that has suffered from budget cuts at Canton South High School.

Sullivan's Grill

S2 E17

Sullivan's is on the verge of bankruptcy; new look for the dining room and kitchen.

Hoffman's Bistro

S2 E18

Hoffman's Bistro and Patisserie is more than two million dollars in debt.

Villari's

S1 E1

Chef Robert Irvine is on a quest to save a 60-year-old family restaurant from failure; outdated decor and a disastrous kitchen.

Mainelli's

S1 E2

A former favorite Italian restaurant, Mainelli's now has bad service and food safety issues; interior renovation.

Rascal's BBQ and Crab House

S1 E3

Rascal's BBQ & Crab House in New Castle, Del., has one of the dirtiest kitchens Robert has seen; fresh new dishes and a catering menu.

Salt Works II

S1 E4

A new restaurant with young owners in North Carolina serving canned food; Robert brings in a fresh new menu and nearby college students.

Meglio's

S1 E5

An Italian restaurant stuck in the past with frozen food; Robert retrains the cooking staff and focuses on a smaller menu with fresher ingredients.

Secret Garden

S1 E6

The Secret Garden Cafe in Florida has a failing breakfast and lunch locale; Robert spins into action updating the decor and creating new dishes.