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The Best Episodes of Bar Rescue Season 1

Every episode of Bar Rescue Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Bar Rescue Season 1!

The Best Episodes of Bar Rescue Season 1

Jon Taffer is the Gordon Ramsay of the bar and nightclub business. In each episode, Taffer helps transform a struggling bar into a vibrant, profitable...

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  1. Background image for Fallen Angels
    7.5/10(92 votes)

    #1 - Fallen Angels

    S1:E1

    Bar expert Jon Taffer attempts to class up Angels, a failing biker bar in Corona, California. To do that, he’ll have to transform their rowdy clientele, scantily-clad bikini bartenders and strip club persona.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  2. Background image for Downey's and Out
    7.3/10(67 votes)

    #2 - Downey's and Out

    S1:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  3. Background image for Shabby Abbey
    7.1/10(68 votes)

    #3 - Shabby Abbey

    S1:E3

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  4. Background image for Beach Bummer
    7.0/10(61 votes)

    #4 - Beach Bummer

    S1:E4

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  5. Background image for Swanky Troubles
    6.7/10(58 votes)

    #5 - Swanky Troubles

    S1:E5

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  6. Background image for The Blue Frog Sings the Blues
    7.2/10(51 votes)

    #6 - The Blue Frog Sings the Blues

    S1:E6

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Bad to the Bone
    7.3/10(56 votes)

    #7 - Bad to the Bone

    S1:E7

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  9. Background image for Chumps
    6.8/10(48 votes)

    #8 - Chumps

    S1:E8

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  10. Background image for Bar Fight
    7.1/10(51 votes)

    #9 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  11. Background image for Hogtied Ham's
    7.3/10(49 votes)

    #10 - Hogtied Ham's

    S1:E10

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Fallen Angels" is the best rated episode of "Bar Rescue" season 1. It scored 7.5/10 based on 92 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/17/2011. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Downey's and Out".