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The Worst Episodes of Kitchen Nightmares

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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 faces, from unsanitary refrigerators to lazy or inexperienced staff, and

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Kitchen Nightmares Season 1 Episode 5 - Juicy Box
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #1 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Kitchen Nightmares Season 1 Episode 6 - Love Bites
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #2 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Kitchen Nightmares Season 1 Episode 7 - El Cantito
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #3 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Kitchen Nightmares Season 1 Episode 8 - South Brooklyn
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #4 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Kitchen Nightmares Season 1 Episode 9 - Max's Bar & Grill
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #5 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Kitchen Nightmares Season 1 Episode 10 - Diwan
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #6 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Kitchen Nightmares Season 2 Episode 3 - Voleos
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Voleos

    S2:E3

    Gordon tries to revamp Voleo's Seafood Restaurant, a second-generation family-run restaurant struggling to stay afloat following the devastation caused by Hurricane Ida in 2021.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Kitchen Nightmares Season 2 Episode 5 - Three Southern Girls
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Three Southern Girls

    S2:E5

    Gordon Ramsay pays a visit to traditional southern cuisine restaurant 3 Southern Girls; the restaurant's owners hope to rebuild a successful business after being forced to close down for more than a month due to a family tragedy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Kitchen Nightmares Season 2 Episode 7 - Verdict
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Verdict

    S2:E7

    Gordon Ramsay offers his support to The Verdict, a restaurant known for serving traditional New Orleans cuisine with a modern and trendy twist.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Kitchen Nightmares Season 2 Episode 9 - Leo's Italian Grill
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Leo's Italian Grill

    S2:E9

    A family tragedy leaves Leo's Italian Grill on the decline; customers are met with low-quality ingredients and a lack of customer service; Gordon is determined to help the owner rediscover his dream of operating a vibrant restaurant.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Kitchen Nightmares Season 1 Episode 1 - Bel Aire
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #11 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Kitchen Nightmares Season 1 Episode 2 - Bask 46
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #12 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Kitchen Nightmares Season 1 Episode 3 - In the Drink
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #13 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Kitchen Nightmares Season 1 Episode 4 - Da Mimmo
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #14 - Da Mimmo

    S1:E4

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Kitchen Nightmares Season 2 Episode 6 - Kings Blu Jam
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - Kings Blu Jam

    S2:E6

    Gordon tries to revamp Kings Blu Jam Cafe in Houston, a cafe specializing in all things breakfast, brunch and lunch, but the overwhelming menu and miscommunication among staff members is causing issues.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Kitchen Nightmares Season 2 Episode 8 - Grumpy George
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - Grumpy George

    S2:E8

    Gordon Ramsay tries to help an English pub located in Georgetown, Texas, which lacks a quintessential British identity.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Kitchen Nightmares Season 2 Episode 10 - Blake’s Place
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - Blake’s Place

    S2:E10

    Gordon Ramsay helps the owner of Blake's Place, a small neighborhood restaurant that has lost sight of the most crucial aspect of a restaurant's reputation, which is executing delicious and memorable dishes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Kitchen Nightmares Season 2 Episode 1 - Iberville: Part 1
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - Iberville: Part 1

    S2:E1

    Ramsay tries to help the owner of Iberville Cuisine & Oyster Bar, located in the heart of the French Quarter.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Kitchen Nightmares Season 2 Episode 2 - Iberville: Part 2
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - Iberville: Part 2

    S2:E2

    Gordon Ramsay continues to help the lost owner of Iberville Cuisine.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Kitchen Nightmares Season 2 Episode 4 - Kindred
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - Kindred

    S2:E4

    A vegan restaurant grappling with direction and disorganization is in need of help.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Kitchen Nightmares Season 2 Episode 11 - Simmer Down
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - Simmer Down

    S2:E11

    Gordon helps Chris establish fundamental systems and boundaries at Simmer Down Cafe.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Juicy Box" is the worst rated episode of "Kitchen Nightmares". It scored 7.5/10 based on 2 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/6/2023. This episode scored 0.5 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Love Bites".