Restaurant: Impossible
Turning around a failing restaurant is a daunting challenge under the best of circumstances. Attempting to do it in just two days with only $10,000 may be impossible, but that's exactly what Chef Robert Irvine sets out to do in his new Food Network show, Restaurant Impossible. Robert will use a little MacGyver and a lot of muscle to rescue these desperate places from complete collapse. Can one man, in two days, with $10,000, turn the tide of a failing restaurant and give hope to the owners and their employees? Find out as Robert Irvine takes on Restaurant: Impossible.
- 2011-2023
- 22 seasons
- Discovery Family Channel
- Reality
- TV-G
Turning around a failing restaurant is a daunting challenge under the best of circumstances. Attempting to do it in just two days with only $10,000 may be impossible, but that's exactly what Chef Robert Irvine sets out to do in his new Food Network show, Restaurant Impossible. Robert will use a little MacGyver and a lot of muscle to rescue these desperate places from complete collapse. Can one man, in two days, with $10,000, turn the tide of a failing restaurant and give hope to the owners and their employees? Find out as Robert Irvine takes on Restaurant: Impossible.
Season 2 Episode Guide
18 Episodes 2011 - 2012
Episode 1
Dodge City
Wed, Jul 6, 2011 41 mins
Robert heads to Harrisburg, PA, in an effort to save Dodge City USA.
Episode 2
La Stanza
Wed, Jul 13, 2011 43 mins
An old-world Italian restaurant is being ruined by the owner's daughter.
Episode 3
Sweet Tea
Wed, Jul 20, 2011 42 mins
The Sweet Tea restaurant is being run into the ground by its new owners.
Episode 4
County Fare
Tue, Aug 2, 2011 42 mins
The downtrodden diner County Fare is now on the verge of bankruptcy.
Episode 5
Snooty Fox
Wed, Aug 3, 2011 42 mins
Robert races to Indianapolis, Indiana, to help save the Snooty Fox.
Episode 6
Pastori's
Wed, Aug 10, 2011 42 mins
Robert takes his skills and knowledge to the Nutmeg State of Connecticut.
Episode 7
Scrimmages
Wed, Aug 31, 2011 42 mins
The phrase 'there is no I in team' truly applies at Scrimmages restaurant.
Episode 8
Mamma D's
Wed, Sep 7, 2011 42 mins
Mamma D's is part restaurant, part vineyard and mostly petting zoo.
Episode 9
Off Street Cafe
Tue, Sep 15, 2026 42 mins
Robert hopes to turn around the gloomy extended-family Off Street Cafe.
Episode 10
The Trails
Wed, Sep 21, 2011 42 mins
Robert hits the trail to San Diego, CA where he finds The Trails Eatery. An adorable little café owned and run by a young, energetic woman named Stacey. While, the surface here looks great, underneath the nicely painted exterior, is a business spiraling into bankruptcy. Will Stacey take Robert's advice or will it be the end of the line for The Trails?
Episode 11
Cap'n and the Cowboy
Wed, Sep 28, 2011 42 mins
Chef Robert finds himself walking into a salty sea dog's worst nightmare.
Episode 12
Mad Cactus
Wed, Nov 2, 2011 42 mins
Robert finds himself in a prickly situation in Strongsville, OH.
Episode 13
Wildcat Cafe
Sun, Dec 18, 2011 42 mins
It's back to school for Robert as he travels to Canton South High School.
Episode 14
McShane's
Wed, Nov 9, 2011 43 mins
Robert thought he'd seen the most rundown eateries; then he saw McShane's.
Episode 15
Coffee's Boilin' Pot
Wed, Nov 16, 2011 42 mins
Chef Robert Irvine is boiling mad when he arrives at Coffee's Boilin' Pot.
Episode 16
St. James Soup Kitchen
Wed, Nov 23, 2011 42 mins
Chef Robert tackles his biggest challenge to date, St. James Soup Kitchen.
Episode 17
Sullivan's Grill
Wed, Jan 4, 2012 42 mins
Robert heads to Colorado to help a young widow and her failing restaurant.
Episode 18
Hoffman's Bistro
Wed, Jan 11, 2012 42 mins
Hoffman's Bistro and Patisserie's intervention couldn't come soon enough.