Nighlife expert Jon Taffer helps struggling bar owners overcome health hazards, mediocre staffing and branding issues in order to become profitable establishments.
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The Perks of Being a Wallpaper
Las Vegas's last classic dive bar with mob ties is about to close its doors due to an owner who's too busy being a nice guy to act like a wiseguy.
08/07/2016
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Wheels of Misfortune
In a desert town, Taffer collides with a hometown hero who operates a bar out of a roller rink, a local landmark that is one wipe-out away from crashing for good.
08/14/2016
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Whipped Into Shape
Brad Stegman is losing money fast, thanks to poorly received theme nights and a lackluster drink selection. Will Jon be able to turn the spot into a lounge the locals love?
08/21/2016
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Antisocial Media
Taffer helps an owner whose social media mishaps have made him public enemy number one.
09/18/2016
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How to Train Your Goldfish
Nasty nachos & goldfish races are on the menu at this sports pub. But in a Bar Rescue first, a staffing crisis hits before the stress test, leaving the owners without any employees. Can Taffer right the ship before it drowns?
09/25/2016
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Win, Lose or Brawl
Taffer must fix an out-of-control staff and the owner’s freeloading friends. But a violent physical fight threatens this sports bar’s rescue potential.
10/02/2016
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S5 • E7
Listen Y'all it's Sabatoge
New bar owners accuse their manager ­and the bar's former owner ­of sabotaging their business to steal it back.
10/09/2016
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S5 • E8
Gettin' Jigger With It
A historical landmark bar, divided in profits and responsibility, leave brother and sister bar owners at war with each other.
10/16/2016
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S5 • E9
Chase Lounge
A lazy step-son fails to step into his new role as bar manager. And while his father can sell a car, it doesn’t mean he can run a bar.
10/23/2016
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S5 • E10
Zero Dark Drunky
A military hero on the verge of being redeployed needs a rescue of his own, before he drinks away his profits and angers his bartender girlfriend past the point of no return.
10/30/2016

Cast

Jon Taffer
Host
Jon Taffer is an internationally recognized, award-winning restaurant operator, owner and concept developer. He's a respected industry "voice" with nearly 30 years of hands-on experience.

Taffer has an impressive background in the restaurant, bar and nightclub industries, and most recently served as chairman of Taffer Dynamics where he acts as a consultant and development adviser to the restaurants, nightclubs and hotels around the world.