Bar Rescue

2013 • Paramount Network
4.8
721 reviews
TV-14
Rating
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Season 1 episodes (10)

1 Fallen Angels
7/17/11
Corona, CA - Bar expert Jon Taffer attempts to rescue a failing biker bar that's struggling with rowdy clientele and a scandalous reputation due to its scantily clad bartenders and the fact it's located next to a strip club.
2 Downey's and Out
7/24/11
Philadelphia, PA - Bar expert Jon Taffer attempts to resuscitate Downey's, a failing Irish pub in Philadelphia. 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.
3 Shabby Abbey
7/31/11
Chicago, IL - Legendary music venue, The Abbey Pub, is a family-owned bar on its last legs. When 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.
4 Beach Bummer
8/7/11
Redondo Beach, CA - Bar expert Jon Taffer is called to Redondo Beach 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.
5 Swanky Troubles
8/14/11
Philadelphia, PA- Bar expert Jon Taffer attempts to breathe new life into failing 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.
6 The Blue Frog Sings the Blues
8/21/11
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 to ditch the "Mom's Basement" aesthetic that's dragging them down.
7 Bad to the Bone
8/28/11
Boston, MA- Bar expert Jon Taffer sets off 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.
8 Chumps
9/11/11
Burbank, CA - Bar expert Jon Taffer attempts to take Champs, a dated sports bar, out of retirement. To do that, he'll need owner Joe to go on the offensive, and take control of his over-pouring bartenders. (Champs)
9 Bar Fight
9/18/11
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. (Canyon Inn to Canyon Saloon)
10 Hogtied Ham's
9/25/11
Boston, 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.

About this show

Jon Taffer embarks on a cross-country tour of the worst drinking establishments in America. Bad drinks, wild staffs and wasted owners conspire against him and his experts as they give failing businesses one last shot at success.

Ratings and reviews

4.8
721 reviews
Di McShane
October 1, 2014
I've watched all seasons of Bar Rescue, I've even purchased a few earlier seasons and play them when I feel like having BR marathons. JT comes on so strong and hard initially. Then you realize that he is that way because he actually cares and can give these owners some of his knowledge and know-how to help change their life and businesses. The show is amazing,same goes for the whole staff,production crew, Mr Taffer and all his sponsors ,and people responcible for putting out the show. Thank you all !
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John Pestka
January 13, 2015
As a bar aficionado and a hopeful future bar owner, I find this show absolutely fascinating and highly entertaining. Jon Taffer is knowledgable and very tough, but he also can connect with the bar owners on an emotional level when necessary. The bar transformations are just incredible to watch, from the facility to the staff getting trained by true experts. And the show always pays off with the big reveal that 99% of the time has the owners and the employees in awe, many times crying tears of joy. Love the show and would recommend it to anyone, even teetotalers.
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Kody Wemmer
May 17, 2017
I love the Show Just One Little Problem Why Am I Seeing Bar Rescue on Cartoon Network That is not to be on CN and it needs to be removed from Cartoon Network Cartoon Network is not a Adult Channel it's meant to be a Cartoon Channel for Younglings Even though I'm a Adult I still Watch it Whoever put that on there needs to Take it down I hate to Have to tell a bunch of Kids that Bar Rescue is on there I'll even Notify my Brothers too if I have to.
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