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 22 Episode Guide
15 Episodes 2022 - 2023
Episode 1
A Mother's Guilt
Thu, Dec 29, 2022
Robert Irvine heads to Ash Fork, Arizona, where owner Felicia's failing restaurant, Ranch House Cafe, has forced her to sacrifice time with her three children. Overwhelmed by guilt, she is ignoring her deteriorating business, and Robert must help to turn her attitude around.
Episode 2
Living Up to Mom
Thu, Jan 5, 2023
Robert Irvine travels to The Amigo Cafe on Arizona's Navajo Reservation, where owner Julene's struggle to turn a profit has taken a toll on her health. Robert helps Julene's daughter, Heather, gain the confidence to step into her mother's shoes.
Episode 3
Clueless in Idaho
Thu, Jan 12, 2023
Robert Irvine visits Nampa, Idaho, to rescue a Hawaiian-style restaurant, Island Kine Grinds, from bankruptcy. The eatery opened in 2011 and serves island-style, Hawaiian meat and vegetable classics plus hearty sides. However, co-owner Renus Domingo's health problems have left his wife Ludi Domingo completely overwhelmed, and Robert must help Renus and Ludi heal their restaurant to prevent both their marriage and business from failing.
Episode 4
Missing Pepper in Baton Rouge
Thu, Jan 19, 2023 42 mins
In Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Yolanda "Yoli" Perrilloux, the owner of Pimanyoli's Sidewalk Cafe and Catering (also known as Pimanyoli's Smokehouse) struggles to keep running her restaurant after losing her husband, Pepper "Piman" Perrilloux. The restaurant was opened in 2008, and the unusual name of the eatery is a combination of the nicknames of Yolanda and her late husband. During the September 2022 filing of this installment, Robert Irvine tries to help Yolanda become motivated and let go of her overwhelming grief to save her dying restaurant. In spite of Robert's help and Yolanda's best intentions, Yolanda made an announcement in January 2023 that her restaurant has permanently closed its doors at 14241 Airline Hwy and is no longer in business.
Episode 5
Roux the Day
Thu, Jan 26, 2023 42 mins
In Baton Rouge, Louisiana, chef/owner Maurice Walker claims to be proud of his Cajun/Creole-inspired eatery, 'Boil and Roux' restaurant and bar at 11777 Coursey Blvd., but his lack of leadership and inability to inspire his staff threaten to destroy the business. If Robert Irvine cannot teach Maurice how to lead effectively, his restaurant has no chance to survive. At the end of the program, after two days of working with Robert Irvine, there has been a transformation in Maurice. He is energized and it shows. He acknowledged that he will now effectively lead his restaurant employees and strive for success.
Episode 6
Hot Doggin' It in Memphis
Thu, Feb 2, 2023
In Memphis, Tennessee, a father's passion project has turned into a nightmare. Owner Tyrone Clements has lost his way, and his family fast-food American restaurant, 'Big Dawgs Memphis' at 3057 Thomas St., is suffering because of it. The eatery serves fare such as chicken wings, hot dogs, sausages, hamburgers and sandwiches. Robert Irvine must teach Tyrone about more than just the 'ins and outs' of running a restaurant before this family loses their livelihood and their bond.
Episode 7
Running on Empty
Thu, Feb 9, 2023 63 mins
Robert Irvine faces a unique challenge to save a restaurant, "Walters Gas and Grill", which is a combination gas station and restaurant located at 15930 U.S. 80E, Opelika, Alabama. Owner Penny Walters' health is failing, and so is her lifelong dream. Unless she makes big changes to more than just the restaurant, she'll lose everything. This installment was filmed on October 17th and 18th, 2022.
Episode 8
Fighting for Gigi
Thu, Feb 16, 2023 42 mins
Robert Irvine visits GiGi's Place, located in the Salem Square Shopping Center at 3265 Salem Road, Covington, Georgia. Owner Gigi's health is failing, but she can't take a step back with her daughter and her longtime head chef fighting constantly. Everything Gigi worked for is about to fall apart unless Robert Irvine can repair a relationship that may be too far gone. This installment was filmed on October 22nd and 23rd, 2022.
Episode 9
Stalled on the Runway
Thu, Feb 23, 2023 42 mins
Robert Irvine visits the Runway Cafe, located at 21 Airport Road Ext, Greenville, South Carolina. This eatery is an airport cafe that hangs in the balance. Owners Lem and Mike believe a nearby playground is the root of their problems, with too many kids driving away their paying customers. If Robert Irvine can't convince them that their problems are fixable, this restaurant will be grounded permanently. This installment was filmed on October 26th and 27th, 2022.
Episode 10
Sunnyside Down
Thu, Mar 2, 2023 42 mins
Robert Irvine heads to Michigan to resurrect the Sunnyside Cafe, located at 725 W. Grand River Ave, Williamston, MI. This eatery is a breakfast joint with big problems. Owner Jeanette is a micro-manager who refuses to make changes, and Robert wastes no time finding solutions to keep her place from closing. This installment was filmed on June 8th and 9th, 2022.
Episode 11
Driven to Tears
Thu, Mar 9, 2023
Robert Irvine visits Leah's Korner Kafe located at 300 E. Railway St, Coleman, Michigan. Robert discovers that this failing restaurant is destroying a loving marriage. Owner Leah Fogle's refusal to listen to her husband/co-owner Chris Fogle's advice and suggestions has forced Chris to step away from the cafe for the past two years. Robert must help them find the confidence to be partners again, and by the end of the show, Robert has succeeded in this goal. This installment was filmed on June 13th and 14th, 2022.
Episode 12
A Family Divided
Thu, Mar 16, 2023
Robert Irvine visits Franco Di Roma, an Italian restaurant - which also serves pizza - located in a shopping center at 357 NY-211, Middletown, New York. A past mistake drives a wedge between the married owners of this eatery. Robert must help them bridge the divide and forgive each other before their restaurant business and whole family collapses. This installment was filmed on June 22nd and 23rd, 2022.
Episode 13
The Imbalanced Chef
Thu, Mar 23, 2023 42 mins
Chef Robert Irvine heads to Rome, New York to The Balanced Chef, a restaurant located at 242 W. Dominick Street, Rome, NY. The owner, Brian Donovan, is facing a mountain of problems, including some very serious health issues. The stakes are high as Robert Irvine must help Brian figure out a plan to reduce his stress, both personally and professionally. This installment was filmed on November 9th and 10th, 2022.
Episode 14
Mountain Town Mess
Thu, Mar 30, 2023 63 mins
Chef Robert Irvine heads to Lincoln, New Hampshire to the White Mountain Tavern located at Woodward's Resort at 527 US-3, Lincoln, NH. Robert discovers he has more than just a restaurant/steakhouse/tavern/lounge/bar to repair. The White Mountain Tavern's co-owners, David Culhane and his fiancée, Melissa Lewis, have a volatile relationship and toxic standing in the community, giving Robert only two days to fix two massive problems. In the end, Robert succeeds in both endeavors. This installment was filmed on November 19th and 20th, 2022.
Episode 15
Trick or Treat
Thu, Apr 6, 2023 42 mins
Chef Robert Irvine heads to Franconia, New Hampshire to the Dutch Treat restaurant, sports bar and grill located at 317 Main Street, Franconia, NH. The owner, John Opalinski, has lost the desire to keep his family restaurant going. His wife, Jennifer Opalinski, is more than willing to help, but no matter what she and Robert Irvine do, the Dutch Treat doesn't stand a chance without a manager. This installment was filmed on November 15th and 16th, 2022.