Bar Rescue

Bar Rescue

RETURNING10 Seasons301 Episodes8.0
NetworkSpike
First AiredJul 17, 2011
Last AiredMar 22, 2026
GenreReality
Runtime43 min
Created ByDarrin Reed

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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Cast

Jon Taffer
Jon Taffer
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Seasons & Episodes10 seasons · 301 episodes

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Sitting Down on the Job
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.
One Man Brand
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.
When Dreams Hit the Sidewalk
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
Alley Cat-astrophe
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.
A Palette of Problems
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.
Don't Leave it to Happenchance
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.
Flush the Slush
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.
Crust Issues
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.
615 Reasons to Fail
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.
Broken Chains of Command
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.
Hair of the Big Dog
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.
E12
E12Havana Rough TimeUPCOMING
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 and is returning for more episodes. The next episode airs on May 3, 2026. It has a rating of 8.0/10 based on 54 votes. The cast includes Jon Taffer. Created by Darrin Reed.

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