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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S3 • E1
Turtle On Its Back
Copy-cat New Orleans bar Turtle Bay needs its own identity to survive uber-competitive Bourbon St.
02/10/2013
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S3 • E2
Rock N Roaches
Jon Taffer visits Austin in an effort to revamp and debug fetish-themed tiki and rock bar Headhunters.
02/17/2013
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S3 • E3
Bro's Got To Geaux!
Jon must convince frat boy Darian to manage his bartender pals in order to save New Orleans bar TJ Quills.
02/24/2013
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S3 • E4
Tears For Beers
Jon visits an Austin, Texas couple whose failing bar could cost them their livelihood and their marriage.
03/03/2013
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S3 • E5
Empty Pockets
Jon must rescue a pool hall in Denver from closing, but proud immigrant owner Ami stands in his way.
03/10/2013
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S3 • E6
Jon T, He Don't Like It
The Kasbah is at risk of playing its final tune if Jon can’t help the club find a new customer base.
03/17/2013
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S3 • E7
In a Pinch
Jon needs to regain control of staff and ditch a lobster tank game to save Lona’s Wardlow Station.
03/24/2013
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S3 • E8
Karaoke Katastrophe
To rescue America's first karaoke bar, Dimples, Jon must contend with a hoarding, womanizing owner.
03/31/2013
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S3 • E9
A Horse Walks Into a Bar
Jon must restore order, and evict the bar’s horse and biker visitors to save Arizona bar Chilleen’s.
04/07/2013
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S3 • E10
Meat Sauna
Jon goes to Arizona comedy club Stand-Up Scottsdale, to investigate why the laughter has died.
04/14/2013

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.