Bar Rescue, Bad Times at Goodtime

For the 250th episode, Jon Taffer must rescue both a bar and a family in Pompano Beach, FL. To do so, he must help a veteran bar owner find the right successor - either within his family or from somewhere else - to take over operations so that he can take a step closer to retirement. (S9, ep18)

Jon Taffer sends mixologist Phil Wills and actor/restaurateur Danny Trejo to Houston, TX to help rescue a failing bar where the owner prefers to drink and socialize as his wife tries to hold the business together while dreaming of retirement. (S9, ep19)

Jon Taffer heads to Kingwood, Texas to help a married couple resurrect their failing pizza restaurant & bar and regain the passion they once had for the business and the industry. (S9, ep20)

Jon Taffer sends Phil Wills and Danny Trejo to Cleveland, Texas to help a pair of friends rescue their bar and their friendship amidst family fights and dying cockroaches. (S9, ep21)

Jon Taffer heads to Houston, Texas to help a former national chain restaurant regional manager adapt to owning his own bar and deal with his professional failures and the challenges in his personal life. (S9, ep22)

Jon Taffer heads to Kenosha, Wisconsin to rescue a beloved owner who inherited his family's business 30 years ago but has failed to stay with the times by not upgrading or updating his bar. (S9, ep23)

A historic bar in Sheboygan, Wisconsin is at risk of closing due to an owner who has failed to communicate with his staff in a productive manner as well as his lack of attention to his deteriorating business. (S9, ep24)

Jon Taffer heads to Fond du Lac, Wisconsin to help a grieving husband and wife who are struggling to keep their bar afloat in the wake of their son's tragic passing. The couple's emotional turmoil has impacted every aspect of their lives, including the management of their business. Jon must find a way to help them heal, rediscover their passion for the bar, and create a thriving future for themselves and their community. (S9, ep25)

Jon Taffer sends renowned chef, Jason Santos, to Chesterfield, Michigan to help rescue a failing "Reuben Tavern" whose owner has resorted to drinking the profits and berating his employees rather than address the numerous problems with his business. (S9, ep26)

Jon Taffer visits Milwaukee, Wisconsin to help rescue a husband & wife who opened their dream bar only to find that their lack of experience in the hospitality industry can't make up for their hard work and dedication. (S9, ep27)

Jon Taffer sends mixologist Phil Wills to Holly, Michigan to help a husband and wife navigate both their marriage and their business while they're daughter gets caught in the middle of the bar and family drama. (S9, ep28)

Two brothers in St. Clair, Missouri need help rescuing their failing bar and their failing relationship as they have been unable to work together or even speak with one another for several months. (S9, ep29)

In Houston, Texas, Jon Taffer must rescue a bar owner who purchased a bar as a surprise for her husband... only to realize that he was anything but happy. Now both their business and marriage is on the line if it fails. (S9, ep30)

A struggling bar owner in East Alton, Illinois needs help rescuing her bar that was left to her by her late husband. However, her daughter's mismanagement and bad attitude stand in the way of achieving success. (S9, ep31)

Jon Taffer sends world-renowned actor and restaurateur Danny Trejo to Macclenny, Florida to help an owner rescue her pizza place where she is reluctant to hand over control of the day-to-day operations to her daughter. (S9, ep32)

Jon Taffer visits Smithton, Illinois to help a failing business while 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. (S9, ep33)

In St. Louis, Missouri a bar owner needs help rescuing her business after inheriting it from her late fiancé. She faces problems controlling her staff and managing the business and is at risk of losing the bar, her home, and his legacy. (S9, ep34)

Jon Taffer sends mixologist Phil Wills to Inkster, Michigan to help three lifelong friends rescue their neighbourhood bar where one of them has his entire livelihood on the line, while the other two maintain jobs outside of the business. (S9, ep35)

Jon Taffer heads to Milwaukee, Wisconsin where a bar owner is facing a crisis that extends beyond the walls of her struggling establishment. The owner's strained relationship with her pregnant daughter has reached a breaking point, creating a toxic atmosphere that threatens the bar's success and the family's future. (S9, ep36)

A married couple in Carlyle, Illinois risk losing their family farm, their home, and their business due to mismanagement of their bar which includes untrained managers and out of control food costs. (S9, ep37)

Jon Taffer sends legendary mixologist Phil Wills to Toledo, Ohio to help a husband & wife rescue their bar that is consistently losing money despite big crowds and a loyal neighborhood community, all while their staff take advantage of their kindness and generosity. (S9, ep38)