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The Best Episodes of Kitchen Nightmares Season 5

Every episode of Kitchen Nightmares Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Kitchen Nightmares Season 5!

Chef Ramsay attempts to do the impossible: turn one ordinary and empty restaurant into the most popular, sought-after venue in town. There's no time for...
Genre:Reality
Network:FOX

Season 5 Ratings Summary

"La Galleria 33, Part One" is the best rated episode of "Kitchen Nightmares" season 5. It scored 7/10 based on 197 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 10/26/2012. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "La Galleria 33, Part Two".

  • La Galleria 33, Part One
    7.0/10197 votes

    #1 - La Galleria 33, Part One

    Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 10/26/2012

    Located in the heart of the historic North End of Boston, and run by sister-duo Rita and Lisa, this Italian restaurant has proven to be a financial disaster, spiraling these sisters into a deep state of denial. From their hostile attitudes towards their staff and customers, to the tasteless recipes they serve, Chef Ramsay realizes these owners have lost control. Find out if Ramsay can take on these stubborn sisters.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • La Galleria 33, Part Two
    6.9/10184 votes

    #2 - La Galleria 33, Part Two

    Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 11/2/2012

    Located in the heart of the historic North End of Boston, and run by sister-duo Rita and Lisa, this Italian restaurant has proven to be a financial disaster, spiraling these sisters into a deep state of denial. From their hostile attitudes towards their staff and customers, to the tasteless recipes they serve, Chef Ramsay realizes these owners have lost control. Find out if Ramsay can take on these stubborn sisters.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Mama Maria's
    7.0/10184 votes

    #3 - Mama Maria's

    Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 11/9/2012

    Chef Ramsay heads to Mama Maria's in Brooklyn. This Italian restaurant and pizzeria was passed down from mother to son more than 25 years ago, but has proven to be more of a burden than a family gem. The owner is exhausted from trying to make ends meet for his family, which in turn has taken a toll on the staff, food and overall performance of the restaurant. Chef Ramsay is disgusted to find 12 freezers filled with rancid and inedible pre-made meals and he reaches his breaking point when one diner needs an ambulance after eating a defrosted piece of seafood. When Chef Ramsay levels with this owner, he leaves him in tears. Find out if Ramsay's push was enough to wake this owner and save his family and restaurant.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Ms. Jean's Southern Cuisine
    7.2/10197 votes

    #4 - Ms. Jean's Southern Cuisine

    Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 11/16/2012

    Ramsay heads to Pennsylvania's Ms. Jean's Southern Cuisine.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Barefoot Bob's
    7.6/10270 votes

    #5 - Barefoot Bob's

    Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 12/7/2012

    Ramsay goes to Massachusetts to help a married couple improve their restaurant, Barefoot Bob's.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Revisited No. 1
    7.5/10216 votes

    #6 - Revisited No. 1

    Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 12/14/2012

    Chef Ramsay checks on the status of Cafe Hon, Chiarella's, and Leone's to see if they heeded his advice.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Olde Hitching Post
    6.9/10158 votes

    #7 - Olde Hitching Post

    Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 1/25/2013

    Chef Ramsay heads to the historical Olde Hitching Post in Hanson, MA, where he faces off with stubborn owner Tom. In 2005, Tom bought the eatery for his oldest daughter, Andrea - yet more than seven years later, he still refuses to let her have any control. Andrea, manager Janice and the rest of the staff are tired of his controlling ways, but Tom makes no apologies for his motto, "my way is the only way." Owning two other prosperous restaurants, Tom cannot seem to figure out what the recipe for success is in this restaurant. Find out if Chef Ramsay can revive this restaurant and put an end to the father-daughter feud .

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Levanti's Italian Restaurant
    6.8/10163 votes

    #8 - Levanti's Italian Restaurant

    Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 2/1/2013

    Ramsay tries to help a bickering brother and sister whose Beaver, Pa., restaurant Levanti's is failing.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Sam's Mediterranean Kabob Room
    6.7/10152 votes

    #9 - Sam's Mediterranean Kabob Room

    Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 2/15/2013

    Ramsay travels to Sam's Mediterranean Kabob Room in Monrovia, Calif., where the owner has only been able to keep his own children on as employees.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Nino's Italian Restaurant
    6.9/10161 votes

    #10 - Nino's Italian Restaurant

    Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 2/22/2013

    A well-liked, retired couple ask Ramsay to help their son, who has taken over their restaurant, Nino's, in Long Beach, Calif.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Mill Street Bistro, Part 1
    7.1/10172 votes

    #11 - Mill Street Bistro, Part 1

    Season 5 Episode 11 - Aired 3/1/2013

    Ramsay visits Mill Street Bistro in Ohio to try to turn the eatery around; the restaurant's owner acts like a dictator and has trouble listening to others' viewpoints.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Mill Street Bistro, Part 2
    7.0/10156 votes

    #12 - Mill Street Bistro, Part 2

    Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 3/8/2013

    Chef Ramsay continues his work at the Mill Street Bistro Bar in Ohio, trying to get the obstinate owner to make a major attitude adjustment.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Yanni's
    7.0/102 votes

    #13 - Yanni's

    Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 3/15/2013

    Chef Ramsay heads to Seattle to help Peter make some much-needed changes to his Greek restaurant, Yanni's.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Prohibition Grille
    6.7/10138 votes

    #14 - Prohibition Grille

    Season 5 Episode 14 - Aired 4/26/2013

    Ramsay travels to The Prohibition Grille in Everett, Wash., to help its inexperienced owner.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Chappy's
    6.5/10135 votes

    #15 - Chappy's

    Season 5 Episode 15 - Aired 5/3/2013

    Gordon travels to Nashville, Tenn., to help the owners of Chappy's turn their restaurant around.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Amy's Baking Company
    8.2/104 votes

    #16 - Amy's Baking Company

    Season 5 Episode 16 - Aired 5/10/2013

    Ramsay travels to Scottsdale, Ariz., to help the owners of Amy's Baking Company.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A