Bar Rescue, Backroads to Ruin

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)

In Margate, Florida, Jon Taffer must find a way to fix a rundown bar that has seen no improvements or upgrades in over 20 years, while the owners cope with the idea that their grandfathered-in ability to allow smoking indoors is hurting business far more than it's helping. (S9, ep14)

Jon Taffer tasks his long-time mixology expert, Phil Wills, to rescue a bar in San Marcos, California that suffers from an identity crisis. Complicating matters are an owner who lost his passion and local construction preventing patrons from frequenting the bar. (S9, ep15)

In Port St. Lucie, Florida, Jon Taffer attempts to rescue a struggling bar where the pair of owners face separate problems - one is inexperienced in the hospitality industry, while the other questions his own ability and knowledge in a business that he's spent 5 years trying to learn. (S9, ep16)

In the small town of Apache Junction, Arizona, Jon Taffer sends Dustin Drai to help a husband and wife rescue their bar. Between their inexperience and the mistakes in serving various food & drink items, they are on their last leg and will close soon if nothing changes. (S9, ep17)

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)