7.4/1014 votes#1 - Ambush: Breakfast Break-In
Season 12 Episode 1 - Aired 10/22/2015
In the Season 12 premiere, Robert leads a surprise makeover ambush of Theresa's Restaurant in Bradenton, Fla. Once there, he realizes the owner is her own worst enemy by being a micromanager. Also: He faces a kitchen staff mutiny and some design challenges.
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- 7.8/1013 votes
#2 - Ambush: Son Sneak Attack
Season 12 Episode 2 - Aired 10/29/2015
The owners of Lake Arrowhead Sports Grill in Blue Jay, Cal., receive a surprise visit from Robert, which was arranged by their son, who's concerned that after five years the business is failing, along with his parents' marriage and his mom's health.
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- 7.6/1012 votes
#3 - Ambush: Eyes on the Surprise
Season 12 Episode 3 - Aired 11/5/2015
The owner of a bar and grill in Crestwood, Ill., which hasn't turned a profit in the eight months it has been open, is also in danger of losing her husband due to the strain her failing business has put on her marriage. When Robert arrives unannounced, he has to deal with a furious bar manager, big-time financial problems and an unexpected theft.
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- 7.2/1013 votes
#4 - Ambush: Stay... Or Go?
Season 12 Episode 4 - Aired 11/12/2015
Chef Robert Irvine heads to Ellendale's Restaurant in Nashville after former employees reach out for help. The restaurant has become rundown, and owner Julie's management style has left the staff frustrated and unmotivated. The employees see the potential in this historic Nashville staple, but Julie isn't the type to ask for help and is worried about how being on TV will affect her restaurant's reputation. Time is ticking away, so Robert begins to worry: will she let him stay and help, or will she make him go?
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- 7.7/1015 votes
#5 - Ambush: Fight to the Finish
Season 12 Episode 5 - Aired 11/19/2015
Chef Robert Irvine is headed to New Kensington, Pa. to ambush Stacey, the owner of Stella's Dine-Inn Restaurant. Stacey's daughter reached out after witnessing constant, out-of-control fighting between her mother, who is desperate to keep the restaurant going in her late husband's memory, and her brother, Dom, who serves as the main cook. Robert must work hard to help this family from being torn apart while also facing design struggles with the very large restaurant space.
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- 8.0/1012 votes
#6 - Ambush: Facing Fears
Season 12 Episode 6 - Aired 12/3/2015
Chef Robert Irvine is called to the Cape Horn Family Restaurant in Red Lion, Pa. after receiving a plea for help from the owner Joni's husband, Barry. Joni is having trouble paying the bills and has lost control of her staff, but after Robert installs hidden cameras he realizes it's Joni herself who needs work. As Robert navigates a rollercoaster of emotions with Joni, he aims to help her face her fears and repair her self-confidence in order to change her staff and, more importantly, herself.
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- NaN/100 votes
#7 - Ambush: Special Delivery
Season 12 Episode 7 - Aired 12/17/2015
For his next mission, Chef Robert Irvine heads to La Casa Bianca in Whitehouse Station, N.J. to give the owner, Paul, the surprise of a lifetime. Paul's daughter, Megan, reached out to Robert for help after noticing the restaurant floundering and her father losing his passion for the business. It's up to Robert to help reignite Paul's fire and get him back in the game!
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The Best Episodes of Restaurant: Impossible Season 12
Every episode of Restaurant: Impossible Season 12 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Restaurant: Impossible Season 12!
Chef Robert Irvine tries to turn around restaurants across America that are facing an impending demise if things don't improve. With a $10,000 budget and...
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Season 12 Ratings Summary
"Ambush: Breakfast Break-In" is the best rated episode of "Restaurant: Impossible" season 12. It scored 7.4/10 based on 14 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 10/22/2015. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Ambush: Son Sneak Attack".