Bar Rescue
Jon Taffer, a nightlife consultant, arrives to help struggling bars and nightclubs. In each episode, he pushes for changes aimed at turning them into vibrant, profitable businesses, drawing on his experience to reshape day-to-day operations and atmosphere.
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Season 9
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E1
Deadliest Kitchen
Jon heads to Gilbert, Arizona to help an owner who has dedicated her life to a bar that has a dangerously dirty kitchen and an untrained bar staff.
Feb 25, 2024 -
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E2
Wildkats Wild Collapse
In Jacksonville, Florida, Jon Taffer aims to rescue a bar that is suffering from a severe identity crisis and lack of leadership.
Mar 3, 2024 -
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E3
Jason's Last Call
Jon heads to Fountain Hills, Ariz., to help a married couple protect their investment in a bar that is being run into the ground by their friend and business partner.
Mar 10, 2024 -
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E4
A Drunk, a Fruitfly, and a KnightWalk Into a Bar
Jon Taffer sends legendary mixologist, Phil Wills to rescue a filthy bar in Oxnard, California and help a newlywed couple realize their dreams.
Mar 17, 2024 -
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E5
Low Five Dive
Jon Taffer attempts to rescue a bar in Tucson, Arizona whose owner has let the bar fall into disrepair despite the efforts of her skilled staff.
Mar 24, 2024 -
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E6
Missing the Marc
Jon Taffer heads to St. Augustine, Florida to help a military vet rescue his struggling bar amidst poor sales and an unruly staff.
Mar 31, 2024 -
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E7
My Brother's Barkeeper
In Banning, California, a failing bar has caused a major rift between a brother and sister, and Jon Taffer must find a way to help them repair the damage.
Apr 7, 2024 -
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E8
A Perla in the Rough
Jon sends hospitality protégé, Dustin Drai, to Glendale, Arizona to rescue a local institution whose current owner is treating the bar as his personal hangout and giving away free drinks.
Apr 14, 2024 -
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E9
Losing the Playoffs
Jon heads to Palm Desert to help rescue a 20 year old bar that has failed to ever make a profit while navigating a complicated web of relationships.
Apr 21, 2024 -
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E10
Friends Without Benefits
In Downey, Jon tasks Phil Wills to help an iconic live music venue get back on its feet after years of neglect and mismanagement.
Apr 28, 2024 -
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E11
Boca Re-Tune
Jon Taffer rescues a bar in Boca Raton, FL whose owner is failing to achieve the same success he found in the music industry as he is in the bar.
May 5, 2024 -
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E12
CSI: Los Cocos
Jon Taffer sends Ashish Alfred to Port St. Lucie, Florida to help three brothers save a bar they bought with no knowledge or experience of how to run it.
May 12, 2024 -
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E13
From Camo to Cocktail
Jon comes to the rescue of a nearly 100 year old VFW Post that was decimated from Covid and struggles to hang on amidst a dwindling membership and decaying building.
May 19, 2024 -
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E14
Thank You for (Not) Smoking
Jon Taffer heads to Margate, FL to fix a dive bar whose owners have not changed anything in the bar for over 20 years - including their smoking policy.
Jun 2, 2024 -
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E15
Inland Tavern, Underwater
Jon Taffer sends his long-time expert, Phil Wills to lead the rescue of a bar in San Marcos, California that is suffering from an identity crisis.
Jun 9, 2024 -
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E16
Dancing Dreams Dashed
Jon Taffer heads to Port St. Lucie, FL to help two partners save their failing bar, regain their confidence, and learn how to properly run a business.
Jun 16, 2024 -
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E17
Mis-Steaks Were Made
Jon appoints hospitality expert Dustin Drai to Apache Junction, Arizona to rescue a small town bar whose owners have no experience in operations, design, or service.
Jun 23, 2024 -
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E18
Feels Bad at Philgoods
For his 250th rescue, Jon Taffer heads to Pompano Beach, FL to help a seasoned bar veteran fix his family issues so that he can take a step closer to retirement.
Jun 30, 2024 -
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E19
Long Island Mess
Jon Taffer sends Phil Wills and Danny Trejo to Houston, TX to rescue a business whose owner prefers to drink in the bar while his retired wife is left to pick up the pieces.
Jul 14, 2024 -
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E20
Lost in the Sauce
Jon Taffer attempts to rescue a bar in Kingwood, Texas, whose owners have neglected both the business and the staff over the last several years.
Jul 21, 2024 -
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E21
Till the Wagon Wheels Fall Off
Jon Taffer sends Phil Wills & Danny Trejo to Cleveland, TX to help a pair of friends rescue their bar and their friendship amidst family fights and dying cockroaches.
Jul 28, 2024 -
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E22
Midtown Slump
Jon Taffer needs to rescue a failing bar in Houston, TX whose owner turned his life upside down to buy a bar near an ailing lifelong friend.
Aug 4, 2024 -
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E23
Jimmy Meet World
Jon Taffer heads to Kenosha, Wisc. to rescue a long-standing bar whose owner has failed to update the business over the past 30 years.
Feb 23, 2025 -
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E24
Lights Out in the Harbor
A historic bar in Sheboygan, Wisc. faces closure because of an owner with a bad attitude whose staff is afraid to speak out against him.
Mar 2, 2025 -
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E25
Rock Bottom at Top Shelf
Jon Taffer visits Fond du Lac in Wisconsin to help a husband and wife rescue their bar and move on from the death of their son.
Mar 9, 2025 -
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E26
Pete's Ruined Tavern
Chef Jason Santos goes to Chesterfield, Michigan to rescue an owner who drinks excessively in his own bar while his kids try to make the bar successful.
Mar 16, 2025 -
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E27
I'm a F'n Bar Guy! I'm a F'n Bar Girl!
Jon Taffer heads to Milwaukee, WI to rescue a family whose goal of running a New Orleans inspired frozen daiquiri bar is wildly off the mark.
Mar 23, 2025 -
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E28
Backroads to Ruin
Mixologist Phil Wills travels to Holly, Michigan to help rescue a bar whose failure has impacted an entire family and threatens to break themapart.
Mar 30, 2025 -
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E29
Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?
A bar in St. Clair, Missouri whose owners are a pair of estranged brothers have let the business collapse amidst their fighting and now need helpsaving it.
Apr 6, 2025 -
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E30
Honey, I Bought a Bar!
Rescuing a failing business in Houston, Texas after its owner buys a bar as a surprise for her husband, only to realize that he is anything but happy.
Apr 13, 2025 -
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E31
The Airliner Is Grounded
In East Alton, Illinois, an owner struggles to hold on to the bar that was left to her by her late husband; her daughter struggles to manage the business.
Apr 20, 2025 -
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E32
Calendar's Crisis
Danny Trejo travels to Macclenny, Florida to rescue a struggling pizza joint whose owner is reluctant to let her daughter take charge.
Apr 27, 2025 -
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E33
On the 3:10 to Failure
Visiting Smithton, Illinois to help a failing business; dealing with married owners who are at their breaking point because one is working two jobs to support them while the other is mismanaging every aspect of the bar.
May 4, 2025 -
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E34
Out of the Frying Pan, Into the Fireplace
An owner in St. Louis, Missouri needs help preserving the legacy of the bar that was passed along to her by her late fiancé.
May 11, 2025 -
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E35
Bad Times at Goodtime
Phil Wills goes to Inkster, Minnesota to help three lifelong friends save their neighborhood bar and their friendship.
May 18, 2025 -
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E36
Tropical Storm
Jon Taffer is called upon to help a bar owner in Milwaukee, WI whose strained relationship with her pregnant daughter jeopardizes both her bar's future and their family's well-being.
Jun 1, 2025 -
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E37
Murky Waters at Swamp Tales
In Carlyle, IL a cajun-themed bar needs rescuing due to its out of control food costs and untrained management and staff.
Jun 8, 2025 -
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E38
The World Famous Raw Chicken Wings
Jon Taffer sends mixologist Phil Wills to Toledo, OH to help rescue an ailing owner who lets his untrained staff take advantage of his kindness andhard work.
Jun 15, 2025 -
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E39
Third Time's the Charm
Jon Taffer sends Dustin Drai to Goodells, MI to help an owner save his struggling business after his previous two bars also closed down from his mismanagement.
Jun 22, 2025 -
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E40
Slotzy's Last Shotzy
Jon Taffer travels to Worden, IL to rescue a bar for an owner who inherited the business from his father but relies on an untrained manager to secure its future success.
Jun 29, 2025