Bar Rescue

Name: Bar Rescue
Genre: Reality
Released: 2011-07-17
Rating: 7.9
Cast: Jon Taffer

RETURNING10 Seasons301 Episodes★ 7.9

Bar Rescue is a reality series on Spike that premiered in 2011, with 10 seasons and 301 episodes to date. It has been renewed for Season 11, and a premiere date has not been announced yet.

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NetworkSpike

First AiredJul 17, 2011

Last AiredMay 3, 2026

GenreReality

Runtime43 min

Created ByDarrin Reed

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited States

Production3 Ball Productions, MTV Entertainment Studios, Eyeworks USA

Jon Taffer is the Gordon Ramsay of the bar and nightclub business. In each episode, Taffer helps transform a struggling bar into a vibrant, profitable business, utilizing his expertise as a nightlife consultant

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Seasons & Episodes10 seasons · 301 episodes

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E1Sitting Down on the Job

Feb 22, 202660m

In Ashland City, TN, Jon Taffer confronts a defiant owner who literally sits on a stool while his family's bar crumbles around him. With the business on the brink, Taffer must inspire this idle owner to stand up and fight.

E2One Man Brand

Feb 22, 202642m

Jon Taffer travels to Marietta, Georgia, to confront a dire situation. He must rescue a failing bar from an owner who stubbornly clings to the misguided belief that his own personal brand alone possesses the power to reverse its fortune.

E3When Dreams Hit the Sidewalk

Mar 1, 202661m

In Orlando, Florida, Jon Taffer is on a mission to save a struggling bar. Despite the owner's genuine passion and dedication, the establishment is failing due to a fundamentally flawed and misguided concept that was doomed from its very inception

E4Alley Cat-astrophe

Mar 8, 202660m

Jon Taffer travels to Bowling Green, Kentucky, to revitalize a struggling bar plagued by a management crisis, as two bartenders contend for a leadership role after the current manager proves ineffectual in overseeing the bar's operations.

E5A Palette of Problems

Mar 15, 202642m

A married couple's dream of a successful art-themed bar is in jeopardy, so Jon Taffer steps in to help in Douglasville, Georgia. Their passion for art is undeniable, but their lack of business acumen is leading to failure.

E6Don't Leave it to Happenchance

Mar 22, 202642m

Jon Taffer heads to Nolensville, Tennessee, to help a couple whose ambitious plans for an upscale wine bar have completely backfired, leaving their business on the brink of failure and their dreams shattered.

E7Flush the Slush

Mar 29, 202642m

Jon Taffer heads to Melbourne, Florida to help rescue a former radio entrepreneur turned bar owner who has suffered personal losses that have caused his business to suffer.

E8Crust Issues

Apr 5, 202642m

In Kirkwood, Georgia, a pizza place with a confused identity is failing under its owner's constant micromanagement. Jon Taffer steps in to rescue the business, overhaul its concept, and confront the owner's destructive leadership style.

E9615 Reasons to Fail

Apr 12, 202642m

In Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Jon Taffer must save a bar from failure. The problem stems from the owner's choice to have her boyfriend, a man with absolutely no professional skills or prior experience, manage the entire business operation.

E10Broken Chains of Command

Apr 19, 202642m

Jon Taffer heads to DeBary, Florida to rescue a VFW post that is losing members and suffering a financial crisis due to confusion surrounding the leadership of the bar. He must not only rescue the post but also help them establish proper management.

E11Hair of the Big Dog

Apr 26, 202642m

Jon Taffer heads to Mt. Dora, Florida to rescue a failing bar where an owner struggles to run her business alone after the tragic passing of her partner. While her daughter and son-in-law offer to help, she is unwilling to accept their ideas.

E12Havana Rough Time

May 3, 202642m

Jon Taffer faces a unique challenge in Powder Springs, Georgia: a Cuban-themed cigar bar rendered illegal by a city-wide smoking ban. The owners are now in deep debt and weeks from closing.

About Bar Rescue

Bar Rescue is a reality series on Spike. The show first aired on Jul 17, 2011 and currently has 10 seasons and 301 episodes. Bar Rescue has been renewed for Season 11, and a premiere date has not been announced yet. It has a rating of 7.9/10 based on 55 votes. The cast includes Jon Taffer. Created by Darrin Reed.