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.
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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 5 Episode Guide
14 Episodes 2012 - 2013
Episode 0
Holiday: Impossible
Sun, Dec 9, 2012 43 mins
On his biggest mission yet, Robert Irvine heads to the Jersey Shore to renew two places devastated by Hurricane Sandy. He works to restore the LBI Pancake House and give the Ship Bottom Fire Company a much deserved "thank you."
Episode 1
Poco's on the Boulevard
Wed, Nov 21, 2012 43 mins
Chef Robert Irvine is heading to Kansas City, Mo., to save a once flourishing family restaurant and repair the relationship between two sisters. Poco's on the Boulevard once served delicious, authentic Latin food, but since the death of chef/owner Poco, her daughters Claudia and Dana have been struggling to maintain the restaurant's food quality and profits.
Episode 2
Rohrer's Tavern
Wed, Nov 28, 2012 43 mins
Robert Irvine heads to North Bend, Ohio, to help revive Rohrer's Tavern.
Episode 3
Bronk's Bar and Grill
Wed, Dec 5, 2012 42 mins
Husband and wife get help, from Robert Irvine, to save their struggling business, "Bronk's Bar and Grill", in Lake City, Minnesota. Problems include an untrained staff; a kitchen stocked with frozen food; and a generic-looking dining room.
Episode 4
Rising Sun Bistro
Wed, Dec 19, 2012 43 mins
The French-themed Rising Sun Bistro in Kalispell, Mont., is facing a mountain of problems: A chaotic kitchen, an uninspired decor, $500,000 worth of debt, and owners who can't stand looking at each other. Chef Robert Irvine has two days and $10,000 to get the restaurant, and the owners, on the right track.
Episode 5
Whiskey Creek Steakhouse
Wed, Jan 2, 2013 43 mins
After 20 years in business, the Ziarinks, owners of a steakhouse in Keyport, Wash., ask for help improving poorly-cooked food and drab décor. Also: Robert confronts a member of the staff about missing money.
Episode 6
Windseeker Restaurant
Wed, Jan 16, 2013 42 mins
Robert Irvine has only two days to help the Windseeker Restaurant.
Episode 7
Sapori D'Italia
Wed, Jan 23, 2013 43 mins
Robert Irvine must fix a broken family in order to fix their restaurant in Fountain Hills, Arizona.
Episode 8
Nanny Goats Cafe and Feed Bin
Wed, Feb 20, 2013 42 mins
Robert's mission is to save the failing Nanny Goats Cafe and Feed Bin.
Episode 9
Dinner Bell Restaurant
Wed, Feb 27, 2013 43 mins
Chef Robert Irvine is in Madison, Tenn., to help owner, Tommy, keep the doors of the Dinner Bell Restaurant open. And Robert is just in time, as Tommy's only two days from having to close the doors on his four-year-old business for good. Robert and his team must clean the restaurant, freshen the menu and fix the staff's bad habits in two days, before Tommy loses everything.
Episode 10
Maniaci's Italian Bistro
Sun, Mar 10, 2013 43 mins
Maniaci's Italian Bistro was thriving, but the new owners are killing it.
Episode 11
Caseyville Cafe
Wed, Mar 13, 2013 43 mins
Robert Irvine can see why the Caseyville Cafe in Illinois is failing.
Episode 12
Soup to Nuts Diner
Sun, Mar 17, 2013 43 mins
The "Soup to Nuts Diner", in Tavares, Florida, is a 1950s-theme diner that needs Robert Irvine's help.
Episode 13
Sweet Tea's Restaurant and Catering
Sun, Mar 24, 2013 42 mins
Robert Irvine tries to save "Sweet Tea's Restaurant and Catering" in Pineville, N.C.