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The Best Episodes of Kitchen Nightmares Season 1

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

The Best Episodes of Kitchen Nightmares Season 1

Chef Gordon Ramsay hits the road to help struggling restaurants all over the United States turn their luck around. Ramsay examines the problems each establishment...

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  1. Background image for Bel Aire
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #1 - Bel Aire

    S1:E1

    Ramsay urges two brothers to work through their emotional conflicts to save their beloved Bel Aire Diner in Astoria, New York.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Bask 46
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #2 - Bask 46

    S1:E2

    When a New Jersey couple's six-month old gastropub is in jeopardy due to their fiery head chef and dysfunctional menu, Gordon Ramsay offers his expertise and works to transform it into a successful business.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for In the Drink
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #3 - In the Drink

    S1:E3

    Ramsay attempts to revamp a country club restaurant that struggles to find cohesiveness and revive its lackluster menu, despite an absent owner.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for Da Mimmo
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #4 - Da Mimmo

    S1:E4

    Gordon Ramsay tries to transform New Jersey Italian restaurant Da Mimmo.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for Juicy Box
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #5 - Juicy Box

    S1:E5

    A family-run Haitian juice bar and restaurant in Brooklyn, NY has fallen into utter chaos after the owner's children, who value partying and having fun over the success of their father's business, take over management. Gordon Ramsay steps in to completely transform the restaurant when the owner is given a 60-day deadline to turn a profit.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for Love Bites
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #6 - Love Bites

    S1:E6

    Love Bites is a small restaurant in Saugerties, N.Y., run by childhood sweethearts who have trouble separating their work and personal lives; Gordon Ramsay steps in to save both the cafe and the couple's engagement.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for El Cantito
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #7 - El Cantito

    S1:E7

    A sibling duo opened El Cantito, a Puerto Rican restaurant, five days before the COVID shutdown. However, they struggle to keep the business afloat with malfunctioning equipment, a small staff and pandemic-induced financial strain. They call Gordon Ramsay for help when the pressure becomes too much and the business is at risk of shuttering its doors.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for South Brooklyn
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #8 - South Brooklyn

    S1:E8

    The co-owners of South Brooklyn Foundry don't see eye-to-eye, causing communication to grow toxic while the restaurant falls into more debt; Gordon Ramsay steps in to reassess the Brooklyn eatery's priorities and straighten out the finances.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  10. Background image for Max's Bar & Grill
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #9 - Max's Bar & Grill

    S1:E9

    Gordon Ramsay heads to Max's Bar & Grill in Long Branch, New Jersey to mediate the restaurant's divorced owners through their frustrations with each other before their business crumbles.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  11. Background image for Diwan
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #10 - Diwan

    S1:E10

    Gordon steps in to help transform Diwan, an established Indian restaurant in Port Washington, New York, that is also running a Mexican restaurant out of the same kitchen.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Bel Aire" is the best rated episode of "Kitchen Nightmares" season 1. It scored 8.3/10 based on 3 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/25/2023. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Bask 46".