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Bar Rescue S1E5 — Swanky Troubles
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Bar Rescue•Season 1•Episode 5

Swanky Troubles

6.6/10 · 66 votesAug 14, 201140 min

Ranked #10 of 10 in Season 1•−0.5 vs season avg

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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.

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Episode Summary

"Swanky Troubles" is episode 5 of Bar Rescue season 1. It scored 6.6/10 from 66 votes, ranking #10 of 10 episodes this season (season average 7.1). It aired on August 14, 2011.

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