Bar Rescue

Season 1

10 episodes 10 seasons

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Bar Rescue Season 1 released on July 17, 2011.

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S01E01 Aired July 17, 2011

Fallen Angels

It’s up to Jon to save a failing biker bar that’s become more strip club than cocktail lounge thanks to its rowdy clientele.

S01E02 Aired July 24, 2011

Downey's and Out

Downey's Irish Pub - Philadelphia, PA Bar expert Jon Taffer attempts to resuscitate Downey’s, a failing Irish pub in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. To do that, he’ll have to inspire Dom, a one-time star chef turned negligent owner, who has let the bar go to ruin.

S01E03 Aired July 31, 2011

Shabby Abbey

The Abbey Pub - Chicago, IL Legendary Chicago music venue The Abbey Pub is a family-owned bar on its last legs. When bar expert Jon Taffer tries to return the pub to its original glory, he discovers that two of the sibling managers don’t see eye-to-eye.

S01E04 Aired August 07, 2011

Beach Bummer

Kilkenny's Irish Pub - Redondo Beach, CA Bar expert Jon Taffer is called to Redondo Beach, CA, to save Kilkenny’s, an Irish pub on the decline. Though bar manager Carlos threatens Jon’s method and the pub’s success, owner Allie refuses to fire him.

S01E05 Aired August 14, 2011

Swanky Troubles

Swanky Bubbles - Philadelphia, PA Bar expert Jon Taffer attempts to breathe new life into failing Philadelphia champagne bar Swanky Bubbles. To accomplish that, he'll need to deal with a playboy owner, a sprawling menu, and the worst bar layout in America.

S01E06 Aired August 21, 2011

The Blue Frog Sings the Blues

The Blue Frog 22 - Chicago, IL Bar expert Jon Taffer attempts to get The Blue Frog 22, a failing bar in Chicago, to grow up. To do that, he'll need the mother-and-son owners, Mimi and John, to ditch the "Mom's Basement" aesthetic that's dragging them down.

S01E07 Aired August 28, 2011

Bad to the Bone

The Chicken Bone - Framingham, MA Bar expert Jon Taffer heads to Boston to help Bill, the owner of The Chicken Bone, avoid financial ruin. Bill, a former customer who took over the Bone, learned the hard way that running a bar is much tougher than it looks.

S01E08 Aired September 11, 2011

Chumps

Champs - Burbank, CA Bar expert Jon Taffer attempts to take Champs, a dated sports bar in Burbank, CA out of retirement. To do that, he’ll need owner Joe to go on the offensive, and take control of his over-pouring bartenders.

S01E09 Aired September 18, 2011

Bar Fight

The Canyon Inn - Yorba Linda, CA 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.

S01E10 Aired September 25, 2011

Hogtied Ham's

Angry Ham's Garage - Framingham, MA Bar expert Jon Taffer attempts to save automotive-themed Angry Ham’s Garage from stalling out. Rowdy owners and stonewalling city officials are all lurking right under the hood.