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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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    #1 - Drowning In Debt

    S6:E4

    Chef Robert Irvine has faced many stubborn owners in the past, but he may have met his match in Carolyn, the owner of Mom & Dad's Italian Restaurant in DeFuniak Springs, Fla. Carolyn and her husband George bought the restaurant 24 years ago, but now, six years after George's death, Carolyn refuses to make any changes, despite the ill-prepared food and mounting debt.

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    #2 - Sink or Swim

    S6:E8

    Chef Robert is off to Twin Lakes, Wis., to Pier West Restaurant, which has a scenic view and a boatload of problems. As Chip's restaurant falls deeper and deeper into debt, his family is getting angrier and angrier. No one has Chip's back except Robert. He has just two days to give Chip the tools he needs to run this restaurant and reunite the family.

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    #3 - Benner Street in Bethlehem

    S6:E12

    Owners Dorothy and Thom should be close to retirement but they are so far in debt, they may never be able to stop working. Chef Robert has to tackle an outdated decor, a lack of alcohol at the bar and a husband/chef who fights constantly with his wife.

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    #4 - Pie in the Sky

    S6:E13

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    #5 - Ambush: Special Delivery

    S12:E7

    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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    #6 - Hard Times at Josephine's

    S15:E1

    Robert Irvine heads to Chicago's South Side to try to save an iconic restaurant from closing its doors. After more than 30 years as a beacon in the community, Josephine's Cooking is one month from closing. Robert must motivate the co-owner, Victor, to take over the reins and relieve his aging, strong-willed mother, Josephine. With only two days and $10,000, Robert has his hands full trying to keep an important piece of South Side history alive.

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    #7 - A Family Restaurant at War

    S15:E2

    Robert Irvine heads to Columbia, Mo., to rescue McLanks Family Restaurant from shutting down. The restaurant is run by a single mother and her five adult children who fight constantly, and the tension is tearing both the family and the restaurant apart. It's up to Robert to fix their relationship and get them to work together before McLanks closes for good.

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    #8 - Caribbean Catastrophe

    S15:E3

    Robert Irvine heads to Chez Olga in Grand Rapids, Mich., where the struggling Caribbean restaurant's dingy dining room, bland menu and terrible kitchen are tearing apart the mother and daughter who run it. Robert must completely revamp the look and menu as well as get the owners to work as partners, or this restaurant is sure to fail.

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    #9 - A Single Dad Sparks His Passion

    S15:E4

    Robert Irvine is in Nutter Fort, W.V., where a West Virginian-Italian-American-barbecue-family restaurant has a confused identity and is in for one of the biggest transformations ever. Single dad Mike Audia is going to lose his restaurant and his home unless Robert puts everything he has into helping him turn the restaurant around.

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    #10 - Dull Diner Dilemma

    S15:E5

    Robert Irvine is faced with the problem of making a run-of-the-mill diner stand out in the heart of diner country in North Chelmsford, Massachusetts. After 13 years in business, mother and daughter co-owners Rosie and Bridget have run out of money and options. If they are going to be able to save Rosie’s Diner, Robert is going to need to change almost everything in this outdated restaurant.

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    #11 - Saving a Family's Legacy

    S15:E6

    Robert Irvine comes to the rescue of a Maryland seafood restaurant that has been in the family for more than 60 years and is on the brink of closing its doors. Third-generation owner Chad and his sister, Cara, attempt to salvage what's left of their family legacy, determined to keep alive the memory of their late parents and grandparents. With the finances in disarray, nonexistent leadership and a divide between the uninspired staff and stubborn management, Robert faces one of his toughest challenges to keep this family business afloat.

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    #12 - Lakefront Disaster

    S15:E7

    Robert Irvine heads to Tomahawk, Wisc., to try to save a small-town steakhouse from closing. Owner Brenda is just one month away from shutting the doors for good, and she needs Robert to remind her of her passion for the business and help her fix more than 30 years of bad habits. With only two days and $10,000, Robert has his hands full trying to save Besse's on Clear Lake.

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    #13 - A Daughter Finds Her Groove

    S15:E8

    Robert Irvine travels to Muncie, Ind., where the rundown Madison Street Retro Diner is in dire straits. Owner Rita Watkins is in charge of the place, but her health is failing, and her daughter, Melissa, can't seem to step up to the plate and take over. Robert has two days to give Melissa the tools and confidence she needs or this home-style, American restaurant has no chance of survival.

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    #14 - Quarantine Check-In

    S17:E1

    Robert checks on the Restaurant: Impossible family during the pandemic.

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    #15 - First Episode Rewatch

    S17:E2

    Robert and his wife watch the very first episode of Restaurant: Impossible.

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    #16 - Saving a Pastor's Passion

    S17:E3

    Robert Irvine tries to restore a pastor's faith in his Florida restaurant.

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    #17 - Revisited: Out of Date

    S17:E8

    Robert returns to Paterson, NJ, to check on Paul's Bar and Bowling.

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    #18 - Revisited: Soul of a Marriage

    S17:E9

    Robert Irvine revisits Oklahoma City soul food restaurant Mama E's Wings and Waffles to see whether the owners have been able to overcome their marital challenges and work together to make their restaurant a success. Robert also rewatches his trip to London.

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    #19 - Moving On in Montana

    S18:E1

    Robert Irvine helps the widowed owner of Don Luis Restaurant in Billings, MT, move past the grief of losing her husband. Carmen hasn't altered a thing in her restaurant since Luis' passing, and she must accept change if her business is to survive.

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    #20 - Destination, Hawk Springs

    S18:E2

    Robert Irvine ventures to The Emporium in the small town of Hawk Springs, WY, where owner Dennis is struggling to lead his staff and attract customers. If Robert can't make him change his ways, Dennis' daughter might walk away from the business forever.

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    #21 - Bogged Down in Buffalo

    S18:E4

    In Buffalo, single father Steven Marchione is struggling to keep the family's legacy restaurant Casa Di Francesca's open after a series of tragic life events. Robert has 48 hours to make Steven the leader his restaurant needs to save the business.

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    #22 - Community Hub in Chaos

    S18:E5

    Robert visits Park Vue Soul Food Bar and Restaurant in Buffalo, where an inexperienced mother and daughter team is desperately trying to serve their community. Robert helps give them the skills they need to save their dream.

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    #23 - Taking Ownership in Vegas

    S18:E6

    Julissa, the widowed owner of the Polaris Street Cafe in Las Vegas, is struggling to save her deceased husband's dream restaurant. If Robert can't get her to find her own path, that dream will die, and so will the business.

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    #24 - Saving an American Dream

    S18:E7

    Robert Irvine saves an immigrant's American dream of holding on to her Las Vegas restaurant.

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    #25 - A Dream in Shambles

    S18:E8

    Robert heads to Las Vegas to work his magic at A Pizza Melody

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Drowning In Debt" is the worst rated episode of "Restaurant: Impossible". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/12/2013. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Sink or Swim".