Bar Rescue, A Perla in the Rough

In Gilbert, Arizona, an owner who has dedicated half her life to a bar calls on Jon to help save her business. When he arrives, he finds one of the dirtiest bars he's ever encountered; along with many other severely mismanaged aspects of the business. (S9, ep1)

In Jacksonville, Florida, Jon Taffer tries to rescue a bar for an owner who was forced to relocate to another state and now is dealing with a partner who has transformed the business into a place for his personal memorabilia and junk collection. (S9, ep2)

In Fountain Hills, Arizona, Jon Taffer is called to help a trio of friends sort out their issues and rescue their bar. While one friend is the cause of the issues, the others are enabling him in his failures both personally and professionally. (S9, ep3)

In Oxnard, California, a newlywed couple take over operations of a duty dive bar and are on the brink of closure. Legendary mixologist, Phil Wills must help them find new customers as well as teach them how to properly run a business all while keeping their marriage and dreams in tact. (S9, ep4)

In Tucson, Arizona, a bar owner struggles after 5 years of business to turn a profit. Jon Taffer must help save her from closing the doors for good. But to do so, he has to solve a roach infestation, fix broken equipment and inspire her to find the passion to run her business successfully. (S9, ep5)

In St. Augustine, Florida, Jon Taffer aims to help out a military vet who's bar is losing money and struggling to gain new customers. When he's called away for an emergency rescue elsewhere, he invites Chef Ashish Alfred to fill in for him during his absence. (S9, ep6)

Jon Taffer heads to the town of Banning, California to attempt to rescue a struggling bar that is owned by a brother who employs his extended family to not only work at the place, but run it as well. The results have been underwhelming and Jon must find out why. (S9, ep7)

In Glendale, Arizona, Jon Taffer sends Dustin Drai to help rescue a 70 year old local institution whose current owner is treating the bar as his own personal playground by giving out free drinks. While there, Dustin also discovers food handling concerns, drink making inconsistencies, and general mismanagement. (S9, ep8)

Jon Taffer attempts to rescue a bar in the Palm Desert that has served the community for 20 years. He must navigate a situation involving a bar owner, an ex-wife, a current fiance, and her adult son - all whom currently work at the struggling bar. (S9, ep9)

Jon selects Los Angeles local and world-renowned mixologist Phil Will to rescue a bar in Downey, California that has suffered years of mismanagement between an owner unsure how to run his business and his long-time friend who volunteers her service at the bar as a general manager. (S9, ep10)

In Boca Raton, Florida, Jon Taffer tries to help an owner achieve the same success he found in the music industry and learn the ropes of hospitality while also working to fix his bar's physical and operational flaws. (S9, ep 11)

In Port St. Lucie, Florida, Jon Taffer sends renowned chef, Ashish Alfred to help rescue a bar owned by 3 brothers. Not only must he navigate a failing business and filthy establishment, but he must also find a way to solve the family dynamics within the bar. (S9, ep12)

As the 100 year anniversary of a struggling VFW post approaches, Jon Taffer and his experts head to Jacksonville Florida to rescue the establishment and give the post a new lease on life. Between Covid and dwindling membership he must find the reason behind their struggles and ways to revitalize the community. (S9, ep13)