Series
Bar Rescue
“He’s not here to take names. He’s here to take over.”
Reality
Jon Taffer is the Gordon Ramsay of the bar and nightclub business. In each episode, Taffer helps transform a struggling bar into a vibrant, profitable business, utilizing his expertise as a nightlife consultant
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Seasons & episodes
S1 · 10 epS2 · 10 epS3 · 40 epS4 · 58 epS5 · 31 epS6 · 47 epS7 · 16 epS8 · 37 epS9 · 40 epS10 · 12 ep
1Fallen Angels17 Jul 2011 · 40m · ★ 8.5Bar expert Jon Taffer attempts to class up Angels, a failing biker bar in Corona, California. To do that, he’ll have to transform their rowdy clientele, scantily-clad bikini bartenders and strip club persona.
2Downey's and Out24 Jul 2011 · 40mBar expert Jon Taffer attempts to resuscitate Downey’s, a failing Irish pub in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. To do that, he’ll have to inspire Dom, a one-time star chef turned negligent owner, who has let the bar go to ruin.
3Shabby Abbey31 Jul 2011 · 40mLegendary Chicago music venue The Abbey Pub is a family-owned bar on its last legs. When bar expert Jon Taffer tries to return the pub to its original glory, he discovers that two of the sibling managers don’t see eye-to-eye.
4Beach Bummer7 Aug 2011 · 40mBar expert Jon Taffer is called to Redondo Beach, CA, to save Kilkenny’s, an Irish pub on the decline. Though bar manager Carlos threatens Jon’s method and the pub’s success, owner Allie refuses to fire him.
5Swanky Troubles14 Aug 2011 · 40mBar expert Jon Taffer attempts to breathe new life into failing Philadelphia champagne bar Swanky Bubbles. To accomplish that, he'll need to deal with a playboy owner, a sprawling menu, and the worst bar layout in America.
6The Blue Frog Sings the Blues21 Aug 2011 · 40mBar expert Jon Taffer attempts to get The Blue Frog 22, a failing bar in Chicago, to grow up. To do that, he'll need the mother-and-son owners, Mimi and John, to ditch the "Mom's Basement" aesthetic that's dragging them down.
7Bad to the Bone28 Aug 2011 · 40mBar expert Jon Taffer heads to Boston to help Bill, the owner of The Chicken Bone, avoid financial ruin. Bill, a former customer who took over the Bone, learned the hard way that running a bar is much tougher than it looks.
8Chumps11 Sept 2011 · 40mBar expert Jon Taffer attempts to take Champs, a dated sports bar in Burbank, CA out of retirement. To do that, he’ll need owner Joe to go on the offensive, and take control of his over-pouring bartenders.
9Bar Fight18 Sept 2011 · 40mBar expert Jon Taffer goes toe-to-toe with a former baseball player turned bar owner as he tries to revive the Canyon Inn, a decaying bar on its last legs.
10Hogtied Ham's25 Sept 2011 · 40m · ★ 6.0Bar expert Jon Taffer attempts to save automotive-themed Angry Ham’s Garage from stalling out. Rowdy owners and stonewalling city officials are all lurking right under the hood.
Details
- Created by
- Darrin Reed
- First aired
- 17 Jul 2011
- Last aired
- 3 May 2026
- Status
- Returning Series
- Language
- English
- Network
- Spike, Paramount Network
- Episodes
- 301
- Votes
- 55 on TMDB
Where to watch (US)
fuboTV
Paramount Plus Premium
Paramount Plus Essential
Philo
Paramount Plus Apple TV channel
Paramount+ Amazon Channel
YouTube TV
Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel
Pluto TV
Cast
Jon TafferSelf
