Bar Rescue
Drunken Owner Fires Her Bartender
Season 3 E 33 • 03/24/2014
Owner Karen is ringing her "drink bell" non-stop with no regard for business. When bartender Dave has enough, he throws the bell in the trash. Karen responds by sending him on his way.
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01:23
Bar RescueS3 E1
You're A Failure
You're A Failure
For a bar to fail on Bourbon Street in New Orleans it takes a special kind of incompetence. Can bar expert Jon Taffer get these delusional owners to ditch their copy-cat ways and start thinking for themselves?
02/08/2013
01:15
Bar RescueS3 E1
Turtle Bay Hand Grenade
Turtle Bay Hand Grenade
For a bar to fail on Bourbon Street in New Orleans it takes a special kind of incompetence. Can bar expert Jon Taffer get these delusional owners to ditch their copy-cat ways and start thinking for themselves?
02/08/2013
01:17
Bar RescueS3 E2
Cat Piss
Cat Piss
Cat piss may be the least of Jon Taffer's problems as he spars with the worst bar owner to date.
02/14/2013
01:29
Bar RescueS3 E2
You're Drinking Mold
You're Drinking Mold
Mold may be the least of Jon Taffer's problems as he spars with the worst bar owner to date.
02/14/2013
01:46
Bar RescueS3 E2
Cockroaches Everywhere
Cockroaches Everywhere
Cockroach infestations may be the least of Jon Taffer's problems as he spars with the worst bar owner to date.
02/14/2013
01:06
Bar RescueS3 E3
Fake IDs
Fake IDs
Jon Taffer must rescue a rundown college bar with a bad reputation for serving minors.
02/22/2013
01:00
Bar RescueS3 E3
The Creepy Guy
The Creepy Guy
Jon Taffer must rescue a rundown college bar with a bad reputation for serving minors.
02/22/2013
01:25
Bar RescueS3 E3
Band of Bros
Band of Bros
Jon Taffer must rescue a rundown college bar with a bad reputation for serving minors.
02/22/2013
01:38
Bar RescueS3 E4
Bad Attitude
Bad Attitude
Bar expert Jon Taffer fights to save a terminally hip bar on 6th St in Austin, TX that is too cool for its own customers.
03/02/2013
Exclusive
01:21
Bar RescueS3 E5
Taffer Talks Back: Zanzibar Billiards Club
Taffer Talks Back: Zanzibar Billiards Club
Jon Taffer shares his thoughts on the Zanzibar Billiards Club and its owner.
03/10/2013
00:55
Bar RescueS3 E5
Kitchen Etiquette
Kitchen Etiquette
Taffer has a talk with the cook, and his lack of cleanliness. Tune in to Bar Rescue on Sundays at 10/9c.
03/11/2013
01:16
Bar RescueS3 E5
Not So Great Customers
Not So Great Customers
Taffer is not happy when he discovers who this bars customers are. Tune in to Bar Rescue on Sundays at 10/9c.
03/11/2013
00:49
Bar RescueS3 E5
Dirty Nasty Gloves
Dirty Nasty Gloves
Taffer and his crew watch the cook as he does gross things with his "clean" gloves on. Tune in to Bar Rescue on Sundays at 10/9c.
03/11/2013
Exclusive
01:17
Bar RescueS3 E6
Taffer Talks Back: The Kasbah
Taffer Talks Back: The Kasbah
Jon Taffer shares his thoughts on hip-hop bar The Kasbah.
03/17/2013
02:06
Bar RescueS3 E7
Looking at Lonas
Looking at Lonas
After fast success its first couple of years, Lonas is in danger of being closed down. Can Jon Taffer come to its aide?
03/23/2013
01:10
Bar RescueS3 E7
Lackluster Lobster
Lackluster Lobster
With lobsters undercooked and Jon Taffer underwhelmed, the Bar Rescue crew looks to prevent a potential health risk.
03/23/2013
01:09
Bar RescueS3 E7
Badly Cooked
Badly Cooked
Lonas fails the lobster test and Jon Taffer is livid.
03/24/2013
01:05
Bar RescueS3 E7
Good As Gone
Good As Gone
Jon Taffer forces a bar to make major changes.
03/24/2013
01:08
Bar RescueS3 E8
Food Poison Test
Food Poison Test
Jon Taffer does not play when it comes to the customer's food. Does. Not. Play.
03/30/2013
01:22
Bar RescueS3 E9
A Horse's Bar
A Horse's Bar
An Arizona bar with a horse inside of it is the least of Jon Taffer’s problems. Watch the next Bar Rescue, Sunday at 10/9c.
04/05/2013
Exclusive
01:46
Bar RescueS3 E9
Taffer Talks Back: Kid Chilleen's Bad Ass BBQ & Steakhouse
Taffer Talks Back: Kid Chilleen's Bad Ass BBQ & Steakhouse
Jon Taffer talks about the latest episode where he contended with drunk owners, a family in turmoil, and a bank foreclosure.
04/07/2013
01:59
Bar RescueS3 E9
Suspect BBQ Chicken
Suspect BBQ Chicken
The Chicken dinner at Kid Chilleen's Bad Ass BBQ & Steakhouse is no bueno. Shots!
04/08/2013
01:04
Bar RescueS3 E9
Fallen On Drunk Ears
Fallen On Drunk Ears
When these guys get drunk at their own bar almost nightly, Jon Taffer sits down and reads them the riot act. Time to shape up or ship out!
04/12/2013
00:59
Bar RescueS3 E10
Stand-Up Self-Sabotage
Stand-Up Self-Sabotage
When you’re the owner of a comedy club the last thing you want to do when you get on stage is make everyone feel like they just wasted their money. Someone needs to yank this guy off stage with a cane.
04/12/2013
Exclusive
06:04
Bar RescueS3 E10
Bar Bonus: Owen Benjamin Plays Comedy Teacher
Bar Bonus: Owen Benjamin Plays Comedy Teacher
Comedian Owen Benjamin meets with the house mc, Marcus, of a comedy club in Scottsdale, Arizona, to see whether or not he's got it together. Nothing like getting some solid advice from a pro in the business.
04/14/2013
Exclusive
03:06
Bar RescueS3 E10
Bar Bonus: Owen Benjamin's Comedy Club KO
Bar Bonus: Owen Benjamin's Comedy Club KO
In this digital exclusive, Jon Taffer and Owen Benjamin tour a comedy club in Scottsdale, Arizona, to see what things need to get improved drastically. Let's just say Owen doesn't hold back on his critique.
04/14/2013
02:54
Bar RescueS3 E12
Mess of a Manager
Mess of a Manager
Meet the embarrassing manager of North Carolina’s Cashmere Nightclub. Wonder what Jon will think of him?

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07/08/2013
02:44
Bar RescueS3 E12
Major Manager Freakout
Major Manager Freakout
Jon calls out the embarrassing manager of the Cashmere Nightclub in front of his boss and watches on as he completely loses it in front of the entire bar.

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07/11/2013
03:04
Bar RescueS3 E12
Feeling the Pressure
Feeling the Pressure
The staff at the Cashmere Nightclub seriously feels the pressure after Jon packs the place with thirsty patrons.

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07/14/2013
02:59
Bar RescueS3 E12
Cutting Dead Weight
Cutting Dead Weight
Jon and his team break down the major problems with the wait staff, bartenders and crazy manager at the Cashmere Nightclub.

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07/14/2013
02:34
Bar RescueS3 E13
The Dump Bucket
The Dump Bucket
The front of the house totally collapses during one hell of a stress test.

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07/22/2013
01:34
Bar RescueS3 E13
She Ain't No Cook
She Ain't No Cook
Jon tries to get the drunkest bartender off all time behind the grill instead. It don't look good.

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07/22/2013
02:17
Bar RescueS3 E13
Real Cocktails
Real Cocktails
Jon brings in a few amazing cocktail experts to help straighten out the drink situation once and for all.

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07/22/2013
01:52
Bar RescueS3 E14
Up In Smoke
Up In Smoke
Jon takes a look at a weird bar that forces it's smoking & non-smoking patrons in two separated rooms.

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07/22/2013
02:21
Bar RescueS3 E14
Who’s In Control?
Who’s In Control?
As their business goes down the tubes, Jon does his best to work out the issues between the battling owners of a failing Georgia sports bar with a serious employee problem.
07/23/2013
02:16
Bar RescueS3 E14
Back To School
Back To School
Mr. Taffer takes us to school. Literally.

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07/29/2013
02:28
Bar RescueS3 E14
Sticker Stress Test
Sticker Stress Test
The craziest stress test yet?

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07/29/2013
02:29
Bar RescueS3 E14
Free Drinks For All
Free Drinks For All
Giving out free drinks is bad business, right?

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07/29/2013
02:06
Bar RescueS3 E15
Drunkest Of All Bar Owners
Drunkest Of All Bar Owners
Las Vegas' first gay nightclub, Gipsy, might have the most intoxicated owner ever. EV-ER.

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07/29/2013
02:27
Bar RescueS3 E15
Jon Goes Off On The 'Anti-Owner'
Jon Goes Off On The 'Anti-Owner'
Jon finally loses it on the 'anti-manager' of Las Vegas' first gay nightclub, Gipsy. All In Part Deux?

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08/01/2013
01:58
Bar RescueS3 E15
Work It, Bartenders
Work It, Bartenders
As if his job couldn't get any harder, Jon tries to work out the issues behind Gipsy's bar.

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08/05/2013
03:20
Bar RescueS3 E15
It's Show...Business
It's Show...Business
Well...this is a Bar Rescue first. Action!

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08/05/2013
02:16
Bar RescueS3 E16
The Family Biz
The Family Biz
Jon must overcome the worst bar concept ever run by a family of Yankees in heart of Dixie.

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08/05/2013
02:15
Bar RescueS3 E16
Bicker...Bicker...Bicker
Bicker...Bicker...Bicker
Needless to say, failing bars and family do not mix, people. Jon has his work cut out for him.

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08/07/2013
02:34
Bar RescueS3 E16
Sinking In Quicksand
Sinking In Quicksand
During the stress test some of the staff get so overwhelmed it leaves one crying in the bathroom.

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08/08/2013
01:54
Bar RescueS3 E16
A Little Excessive
A Little Excessive
Missing napkins are just the tip of the iceberg of the issues at this bar.

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08/08/2013
01:40
Bar RescueS3 E17
Cleaning The House
Cleaning The House
Jon puts the owners of Cliques through his personal bar boot camp by first cleaning shop.

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08/13/2013
01:30
Bar RescueS3 E17
Handmade The Hard Way
Handmade The Hard Way
The bar owners are taken on a tour of a whisky distillery.

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08/18/2013
02:00
Bar RescueS3 E17
Waving The White Flag
Waving The White Flag
With the bar serving undercooked food and unable to get drinks out, Jon has to surrender service until the re-launch.

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08/18/2013
02:00
Bar RescueS3 E17
Do It Your Way!
Do It Your Way!
Expert Nick Liberato tried giving some cooking tips but the crew just threw them out the window.

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08/18/2013
01:30
Bar RescueS3 E18
Taffer Gets Down to Business
Taffer Gets Down to Business
Can Jon prevent two siblings from sinking the bar and their father’s retirement?

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08/21/2013
01:51
Bar RescueS3 E18
Just Giving It Away
Just Giving It Away
This bar can't stay open much longer if they keep over serving at a rate of almost $100k a year.

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08/26/2013
02:08
Bar RescueS3 E18
Crash And Burn
Crash And Burn
Bartender Eddie can't keep up with the other bartenders. Getting himself kicked out from behind the bar during the Stress Test.

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08/26/2013
02:00
Bar RescueS3 E19
Something Is Fishy
Something Is Fishy
Serving lousy food and warm beer are just some of the problems Jon has to fix at this bar. The first one problem he has to face though is opening the door.

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08/26/2013
01:46
Bar RescueS3 E19
That Will Get Someone Sick
That Will Get Someone Sick
Jon discovers that the owners can't keep the meat in the cooler at the proper temperature and makes them throw all of it out. One owner though tries to go behind Jon's back and keep the meat by just moving it into a different refrigerator.

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09/09/2013
01:49
Bar RescueS3 E19
More Harm than Good
More Harm than Good
During the Stress Test, owner Chris tries to be helpful but he serves the wrong drinks and keeps getting in the way.

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09/09/2013
02:13
Bar RescueS3 E20
The Bar Mob
The Bar Mob
Jon looks to save a beachfront bar in Warwick, Rhode Island, but things are far more complicated than appear.

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09/09/2013
01:27
Bar RescueS3 E20
Bad Food Forever?
Bad Food Forever?
Jon takes to the kitchen with his Chef and finds out fast how toxic both the food and atmosphere is in the back of the house. Quitter!
09/13/2013
02:33
Bar RescueS3 E20
Happy Hour In The Tropics
Happy Hour In The Tropics
The experts teach the staff a new tropical themed menu of food and drinks.
09/18/2013
01:32
Bar RescueS3 E20
Can We Finally Make a Burger Now?
Can We Finally Make a Burger Now?
Expert Brendan Collins tests the cooks with a simple request of making a burger. This may be too much to ask of them.

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09/18/2013
03:03
Bar RescueS3 E20
Is Crying Going To Help?
Is Crying Going To Help?
During the Stress Test, asst. manager Elese cracks under the pressure and is revealed as the main problem in the bar.
09/18/2013
01:50
Bar RescueS3 E21
'What Is That, Mystery Meat?!'
'What Is That, Mystery Meat?!'
Jon and his panel of experts have their work cut out for them as they delve into a new bar, that seems to be extra-filthy.
10/04/2013
01:55
Bar RescueS3 E21
A Filthy Bar Is A Bad Bar
A Filthy Bar Is A Bad Bar
Bar owners are in need of a serious attitude adjustment as Taffer's team sets the record straight in this disgusting bar.
10/04/2013
02:54
Bar RescueS3 E21
Taffer Reshapes A Terrible Bar
Taffer Reshapes A Terrible Bar
In order for this bar to be successful, they need a complete overhaul. This mean that Jon Taffer and his team completely re-do the menu, the cocktails, and the layout of the bar. Will it work?
10/07/2013
02:51
Bar RescueS3 E21
First Step To A Successful Bar: Clean All Night
First Step To A Successful Bar: Clean All Night
Taffer shuts down this terrible cantina due to it's overwhelming level of filth. If they want to turn this bar around, they need to spend an entire night making it clean.
10/07/2013
03:11
Bar RescueS3 E21
Crappy Cantina Stress Test
Crappy Cantina Stress Test
The inexperience of this bar staff is shown when they open a bar without the most important part: their cash bank. Later on, they show an inability to keep track of food orders or run their bar efficiently.
10/07/2013
01:34
Bar RescueS3 E22
Distrustful Bartenders
Distrustful Bartenders
Taffer knows that for a bar to be successful, an owner must be able to trust his bartenders, and vice-versa. When he finds that somebody is lying about tips, he calls a meeting and gets to the bottom of it.
10/13/2013
02:04
Bar RescueS3 E22
Vegas Is All About Women
Vegas Is All About Women
Jon Taffer sends three beautiful women into Underworld Grill & Bar in Las Vegas on a recon mission. What he finds is simply unacceptable.
10/13/2013
02:48
Bar RescueS3 E22
'The Underworld' Stress Test
'The Underworld' Stress Test
During their stress test, Russell and Taffer are very critical when the staff of "The Underworld" is unable to keep up with customer demand.
10/14/2013
01:37
Bar RescueS3 E22
Post-Apocalyptic Drinks
Post-Apocalyptic Drinks
For a new zombie-themed bar, Taffer implements some appropriately-themed drinks like "The Apocalypse" and "The Zombie Antidote."
10/14/2013
01:41
Bar RescueS3 E23
Bar Surveillance In Vegas
Bar Surveillance In Vegas
John Taffer is trying to help William make the best out of his $4 million investment in his bar. When they watch camera footage they find poor bartenders with even poorer attitudes.
10/21/2013
03:28
Bar RescueS3 E23
What's Wrong With This Place?
What's Wrong With This Place?
Jon Taffer meets with the bartending staff and one thing becomes clear: a business can't be successful with incompetent, thieving bartenders. Will the manager do what's necessary?
10/21/2013
02:20
Bar RescueS3 E23
How Do You Please Bar Patrons? Bacon, That's How
How Do You Please Bar Patrons? Bacon, That's How
Taffer and his team create a new menu centered around one thing that most men want more than anything: bacon.
10/21/2013
02:07
Bar RescueS3 E24
Surveying The Damage In Rockaway, NY
Surveying The Damage In Rockaway, NY
Can the owners of Bungalow Bar in Rockaway come together to get their bar open in time for Memorial Day?
10/24/2013
02:37
Bar RescueS3 E24
Bar Rescue Hurricane Sandy Special Edition
Bar Rescue Hurricane Sandy Special Edition
The Bungalow Bar in Rockaway, NY, was a thriving summertime hangout before being washed away by the likes of Hurricane Sandy. It left the locals without a hangout and the owners with some serious debt. Can Taffer help rebuild it in time for Memorial Day?
10/24/2013
01:54
Bar RescueS3 E24
New And Improved Post-Hurricane Menu
New And Improved Post-Hurricane Menu
Culinary expert Nick Liberato prepares the perfect clean, light, colorful menu for an outdoor, marine-themed bar.
10/27/2013
02:12
Bar RescueS3 E24
The Perfect Drinks For The New Bungalow
The Perfect Drinks For The New Bungalow
Whiskey expert Peter O'Connor and mixologist Elayne Duff take the Bungalow staff through the new menu of cocktails. The perfect beach bar needs the perfect drinks.
10/27/2013
Highlight
01:37
Bar RescueS3 E24
Remembering The Rockaway Rescue
Remembering The Rockaway Rescue
The rescue at Bungalow Bar in Rockaway, NY was the most meaningful and rewarding of Jon Taffer's career. Find out how the rescue came together, and get some insight into the resliency of the Rockaway community in the face of adversity.
09/25/2014
02:35
Bar RescueS3 E25
'Is That A Blow-Up Doll?!'
'Is That A Blow-Up Doll?!'
Jon and his team set their sights on The Alibi, and what he sees is terrible food, terrible service, and even worse food. That is all before you even mention the blow-up doll. Can he save the day?
11/01/2013
02:34
Bar RescueS3 E25
Taffer Melts Down On Incompetent Bartenders
Taffer Melts Down On Incompetent Bartenders
After watching the staff of The Alibi, Jon Taffer confronts the staff about their drinking, foul language and poor managerial practices. In doing so, he gets so angry that he silences the staff before storming off. Let's see if the staff can change their poor behavior.
11/01/2013
02:47
Bar RescueS3 E25
New Cocktail Menu At The Alibi
New Cocktail Menu At The Alibi
In order to appeal to the female demographic, Taffer and his crew put together a new cocktail menu using some premium spirits like Tanqueray gin and Smirnoff vodka.
11/04/2013
03:14
Bar RescueS3 E25
'The Alibi' Stress Test
'The Alibi' Stress Test
During the stress test at The Alibi, it quickly becomes apparent that the bar staff cannot handle a crowded bar. Before long, a staff member dropped and broke most of the glasses in the bar. Taffer has his work cut out for him.
11/04/2013
01:53
Bar RescueS3 E26
Bar Recon In Tennessee
Bar Recon In Tennessee
Jon Taffer and his experts watch how this failing Tennessee bar operates, and they quickly locate the problem: complete and utter lack of management. The bartender flashes her chest while the bar gives away free booze. Can Jon save the day?
11/08/2013
02:19
Bar RescueS3 E26
'What Is That Smell?'
'What Is That Smell?'
When Jon Taffer inspects the basement of this bar in Tennessee, he finds fruit flies, mold, stench, and what the owner calls a "natural spring." It is hardly spring water however, and is the cause of a foul smelling bar.
11/08/2013
02:18
Bar RescueS3 E26
The Perfect Tennessee Menu
The Perfect Tennessee Menu
Taffer and his experts make a new menu that is true to this area's Tennessee roots. It features a pork tenderloin sandwich, and cocktails that are centered around classic Tennessee whiskey.
11/11/2013
02:20
Bar RescueS3 E26
Taffer Gets Fired Up At The MT Bottle
Taffer Gets Fired Up At The MT Bottle
During this Tennessee stress test, it becomes apparent that the owner isn't taking the situation very seriously. Taffer doesn't embrace laziness, he embraces solutions.
11/11/2013
02:43
Bar RescueS3 E26
Jon Taffer Explains Why He Yells So Much
Jon Taffer Explains Why He Yells So Much
Jon explains that he gets frustrated when he feels that he cares more about saving a bar than its owners or staff. This particular clip features terrible bartending and raw chicken - both terrible for business.
11/11/2013
01:59
Bar RescueS3 E27
Health Code Violations Force Taffer To Shut It Down
Health Code Violations Force Taffer To Shut It Down
While going through the kitchen, Jon Taffer and Chef Duffy find eggregious health code violations including raw chicken, dirty fryers, and giant areas of mold and fungus growing in the walk-in refrigerators.
11/17/2013
02:12
Bar RescueS3 E27
Terrible Food And Drink
Terrible Food And Drink
Jon watches on in horror as Chef Duffy is served terrible food and drink. The food is so awful that one of Jon's undercover recon agents gets sick in the bathroom.
11/17/2013
03:01
Bar RescueS3 E27
Incompetence In The Kitchen
Incompetence In The Kitchen
During the stress test at Fairways, Jon Taffer and Chef Duffy are simply astounded at how terribly this kitchen is run. There are incredibly long wait times for food and the cooks are cooking burgers all wrong.
11/17/2013
02:03
Bar RescueS3 E27
Special Training At Fairways Bar & Grill
Special Training At Fairways Bar & Grill
In an attempt to save this failing bar, Chef Duffy and Phil Wills train the kitchen and bartending staff. Mixology expert Phil Wills even goes as far as to blindfold the staff to improve their skills.
11/17/2013
02:05
Bar RescueS3 E27
A New Golf Themed Menu
A New Golf Themed Menu
Taffer and his experts tailor a new food and drink menu specifically aimed at the 21-29 year old demographic. Will it work?
11/17/2013
02:12
Bar RescueS3 E29
'This Bar Is Incredibly Unprofessional'
'This Bar Is Incredibly Unprofessional'
While doing recon on Long Shots Bar in Missouri, Jon Taffer eyes an unruly staff of servers that constantly fight, and a hypnotist that literally puts customers to sleep.
12/07/2013
01:48
Bar RescueS3 E29
Dysfunctional Bar Owner Melt Down
Dysfunctional Bar Owner Melt Down
Faced with a mountain of debt and an unruly bar staff, the owner of Long Shots blows a gasket in a meeting with his staff.
12/07/2013
02:15
Bar RescueS3 E29
Brandy Starr And Elayne Duff Set The Staff Straight
Brandy Starr And Elayne Duff Set The Staff Straight
In order to turn around Long Shots Bar & Grill, Jon Taffer enlists the help of world-renowned hospitality experts Brandy Starr and Elayne Duff.
12/10/2013
03:25
Bar RescueS3 E29
Intensive Training For A Country-Themed Night Club
Intensive Training For A Country-Themed Night Club
After Taffer and his team of experts come up with a new and effective theme for the future of Long Shots Bar & Grill, he finds himself in one of the most intense staff training exercises of his career.
12/10/2013
02:58
Bar RescueS3 E29
A Great Bar Needs A Strong Leader
A Great Bar Needs A Strong Leader
During the stress test at Long Shots, Jon Taffer notices that the owner is the weakest link on the staff. Nobody wants to work for a person they pity, so priority #1 is to turn the owner of this failing bar into a winner.
12/10/2013
01:30
Bar RescueS3 E30
Don't Mess With Jon Taffer
Don't Mess With Jon Taffer
If we've learned anything about Mr. Taffer, it's that he's not to be trifled with. He doesn't embrace problems, and he absolutely doesn't tolerate unruly staff members. When tensions run hot during a routine kitchen inspection, one cook crosses the line.
12/10/2013
02:45
Bar RescueS3 E30
Tremendous Ticket Times At The Bar
Tremendous Ticket Times At The Bar
During the stress test at this Kansas City watering hole, it becomes apparent that the bar is losing money by not serving its customers in a timely manner.
12/16/2013
02:33
Bar RescueS3 E30
Over-Served Customer Goes On Drunken Rampage
Over-Served Customer Goes On Drunken Rampage
While doing recon on this Kansas City bar, Jon Taffer becomes enraged when he notices that a customer is being brashly over-served with drinks. Taffer goes in to the bar and confronts the staff.
12/16/2013
01:51
Bar RescueS3 E30
Jon Taffer Plans A New Gaming Bar Concept
Jon Taffer Plans A New Gaming Bar Concept
In order to revive this Kansas City bar and bring in a younger crowd, Taffer centers this bar around video games.
12/16/2013
02:13
Bar RescueS3 E31
Drunken Owner Goes On A Rampage
Drunken Owner Goes On A Rampage
The books aren't the problem at this Irish sports bar, it's the over-served owner. Under the tutelage of Jon Taffer, the other owners muster up the courage to kick him out of the bar and set things straight. Will he see the error of his ways?
02/25/2014
02:07
Bar RescueS3 E31
Hostile Takeover At O'Banion's
Hostile Takeover At O'Banion's
The situation at O'Banion's is bad and getting worse, and it's all because of one unruly owner. Since the other two owners have a majority share, they are within their rights to perform a hostile takeover, and turn the bar around. With the help of Jon Taffer, they resolve to do just that.
02/25/2014
02:26
Bar RescueS3 E31
Jerry's Way Or The Highway
Jerry's Way Or The Highway
O'Banion's Bar & Grill is in danger of closing if co-owners Steve and Dave can't change Manager Jerry's ways. Jon Taffer is called in to help turn things around.
02/27/2014
02:22
Bar RescueS3 E31
An Unproductive Partnership
An Unproductive Partnership
Manager Jerry is losing control of O'Banion's Bar & Grill in Bellevue, Nebraska. His partners Steve and Dave bring in Jon Taffer to turn around the dwindling business and mounting losses.
02/27/2014
Highlight
01:36
Bar RescueS3 E31
'You Disgraced Yourself'
'You Disgraced Yourself'
The night after an owner goes on a drunken tirade, Jon Taffer confronts the staff and holds all accountable for their actions.
03/10/2014
Highlight
01:09
Bar RescueS3 E31
Jon Taffer Isn't Afraid To Speak His Mind
Jon Taffer Isn't Afraid To Speak His Mind
If this bar has any chance of surviving, the change needs to start with the owners and trickle down. Jon Taffer has a meeting with the owners, and gives them the brand of tough mentoring that only he can. Will it work?
03/10/2014
Highlight
02:27
Bar RescueS3 E31
'When Are You Gonna Stop Saying 'F*** It?!''
'When Are You Gonna Stop Saying 'F*** It?!''
When the owners of O'Banion's reveal that they don't even know what a grease trap is, Jon Taffer sees red. The owners lackadaisical outlook at their bar is costing them their business and their employees their jobs, and that's just something that Taffer will not tolerate.
03/10/2014
02:11
Bar RescueS3 E32
Terrible Bartenders And Uncooked Mozzarella Sticks
Terrible Bartenders And Uncooked Mozzarella Sticks
If you are a bartender that doesn't know how to make a simple martini, you should reconsider your career path. Also, Taffer and his experts witness a very rare sight: the "one minute chew."
03/12/2014
03:13
Bar RescueS3 E32
'How Thirsty Are You?'
'How Thirsty Are You?'
The staff completely falls apart during the stress test at KC's Bar & Grill. The bartenders don't know how to make drinks, and there is no system in place to get food out. Taffer has his work cut out for him.
03/16/2014
02:57
Bar RescueS3 E32
'Jon Taffer, You Can't Come In'
'Jon Taffer, You Can't Come In'
A drunken bartender has the audacity to tell Jon Taffer that he can't enter a bar because he's not a member. This is just the tip of the iceberg with problems at KC's Bar & Grill.
03/16/2014
Highlight
00:46
Bar RescueS3 E32
'The Bar Isn't Worth That'
'The Bar Isn't Worth That'
Bill takes a moment to reflect of the genesis of the bad deal that forced Liz to walk away from KC's.
03/17/2014
Exclusive
01:58
Bar RescueS3 E32
Liz And The Aftermath Of Walking Away From The Bar
Liz And The Aftermath Of Walking Away From The Bar
Shortly after Liz decides to leave the bar because she was slated to pay entirely more than it was worth, she calls her husband to hash it out and collect her thoughts.
03/17/2014
Highlight
01:32
Bar RescueS3 E32
Jon Taffer In A Raccoon Hat? Jon Taffer In A Raccoon Hat.
Jon Taffer In A Raccoon Hat? Jon Taffer In A Raccoon Hat.
The Staff of KC's Neighborhood Bar & Grill are so thankful to Mr. Taffer that they give him a humorous gift that is a reminder of just how bad this bar was when Bar Rescue arrived.
03/18/2014
01:20
Bar RescueS3 E33
Jon Taffer Breaks Up A Fight
Jon Taffer Breaks Up A Fight
Taffer sees red when he has to break up a fight between the bar manager and a waitress. This bar and its staff are so terrible, can O Face possibly be rescued?
03/20/2014
01:40
Bar RescueS3 E33
This Bar Staff Is Completely Unruly
This Bar Staff Is Completely Unruly
The staff at O Face is more concerned with getting drunk than turning a profit. During his recon, Jon Taffer watches in disgust as patrons jump behind the bar, an owner won't tell patrons what they're drinking, and a bar manager on a war path. Something has to change here.
03/20/2014
01:01
Bar RescueS3 E33
The Staff Is Completely Shocked After Taffer Walks Out
The Staff Is Completely Shocked After Taffer Walks Out
The staff at O Face is completely floored during the fallout of Taffer walking out. Unfortunately, it seems that they have resorted to their old ways.
03/24/2014
03:04
Bar RescueS3 E33
Jon Taffer Walks Out For The First Time Ever
Jon Taffer Walks Out For The First Time Ever
When a video surfaces of a bar owner hitting a bartender, Jon Taffer realizes that the only option is to completely walk away. In his completely unprecedented words: "This is the first Bar Rescue I ever walked out on, you blew it."
03/24/2014
02:29
Bar RescueS3 E33
Volatile Bar Manager Has Got To Go
Volatile Bar Manager Has Got To Go
Jon Taffer can't believe his eyes when the bar manager who assaulted a waitress has the audacity to show up to a staff meeting the following day. He made it very clear that if this bar was to be rescued, then she had to go. The owners at O Face decide to do the right thing and send this walking liability packing.
03/24/2014
Highlight
02:36
Bar RescueS3 E33
'These Are All Really Big Health Code Violations'
'These Are All Really Big Health Code Violations'
Jon and Russell walk through the bar at O Face, and they find a litany of unsafe situations and health code violations.
03/24/2014
Highlight
00:58
Bar RescueS3 E33
Drunken Owner Fires Her Bartender
Drunken Owner Fires Her Bartender
Owner Karen is ringing her "drink bell" non-stop with no regard for business. When bartender Dave has enough, he throws the bell in the trash. Karen responds by sending him on his way.
03/24/2014
Exclusive
01:50
Bar RescueS3 E33
Training With Drunk-O-Vision Goggles
Training With Drunk-O-Vision Goggles
In order to give the staff a sense of what it's like to serve alcohol while impaired, Russell enlists the help of some trusty "anti-coordination goggles." The results are pretty much what you'd expect: great.
03/24/2014
Exclusive
01:49
Bar RescueS3 E33
Taffer And Brian Get Down To The Truth
Taffer And Brian Get Down To The Truth
After the staff at O Face Bar throw's Brian, aka "Syck," completely under the bus, Jon Taffer goes outside and has a very candid man-to-man chat with him. The results of which are quite enlightening.
03/24/2014
02:42
Bar RescueS3 E34
'This Is Over A Year Expired!'
'This Is Over A Year Expired!'
Jon Taffer runs down some of the blaring inadequacies at the Scoreboard, some of which include expired drinks, bugs, and filth. He has his work cut out for him.
03/28/2014
01:59
Bar RescueS3 E34
'Who Cooks Food Here?'
'Who Cooks Food Here?'
Jon Taffer isolates the problems at Scoreboard and plans a new Latin theme for the bar. Intense training follows.
03/31/2014
02:51
Bar RescueS3 E34
Adam Carolla Helps Rescue A Bar
Adam Carolla Helps Rescue A Bar
TV Personality Adam Carolla stops by to help train the staff at Scoreboard. He is nice enough to bring along his signature cocktail "Mangria."
03/31/2014
Highlight
01:44
Bar RescueS3 E34
Adam Carolla Invented 'Mangria'
Adam Carolla Invented 'Mangria'
Adam Carolla tells the great story of how he invented his beloved Mangria to Jon Taffer and the bar employees.
03/31/2014
Exclusive
01:29
Bar RescueS3 E34
Adam Carolla Is An Expert Muddler
Adam Carolla Is An Expert Muddler
From shot glass sizes to muddling drinks in the old days, Adam Carolla and Jon Taffer shoot the breeze while drinks are being poured.
03/31/2014
02:08
Bar RescueS3 E35
'Is This The Professional You Want To Be?!'
'Is This The Professional You Want To Be?!'
When Jon Taffer tries to identify the problems at The Tailgate in Santa Clarita, CA, he quickly finds a completely dysfunctional family at the root of all their business woes.
04/03/2014
02:18
Bar RescueS3 E35
This Tacky Bar Is A Health Hazard
This Tacky Bar Is A Health Hazard
While Taffer and his crew run recon at the Tailgate in Santa Clarita, CA, they observe many bar faux pas. From tacky dollar bills on the walls to raw chicken contamination, this bar is in serious need of a rescue.
04/03/2014
02:23
Bar RescueS3 E35
Fire In The Kitchen
Fire In The Kitchen
When a filthy fryer becomes engulfed in a grease fire, Taffer and his team know that immediate action needs to be taken. This get worse when the fire extinguisher is broken.
04/04/2014
02:45
Bar RescueS3 E35
A Shot Named After Jon Taffer
A Shot Named After Jon Taffer
One of the new drinks at this shot-themed bar is named for the bar expert himself, appropriately dubbed the "Jonfire."
04/07/2014
01:39
Bar RescueS3 E35
'Get Some Balls!'
'Get Some Balls!'
Experts Phil Wills and Brendan Collins join Taffer at The Tailgate. Before they get down to business, however, one co-owner decides to air her differences in a very unique way.
04/07/2014
Highlight
02:26
Bar RescueS3 E35
Reactions To The Worst Stress Test Ever
Reactions To The Worst Stress Test Ever
Taffer and his team of experts sit down and speak with the staff at the Tailgate after the grease fire takes place during their stress test.
04/07/2014
Exclusive
01:49
Bar RescueS3 E35
A Bottom of The Barrel Bar
A Bottom of The Barrel Bar
Jon Taffer explains the importance of keeping a place classy, especially with regards to the most important wall real estate in the building. If you decorate your bar in a trashy way, trashy people will show up.
04/07/2014
Exclusive
01:21
Bar RescueS3 E35
'Have You Ever Worked Security Before?'
'Have You Ever Worked Security Before?'
Jon Taffer is shocked to see that the security guard at the tailgate is very small in stature, and would most likely have a very difficult time breaking up a bar fight.
04/07/2014
Exclusive
02:11
Bar RescueS3 E35
Grease Fire At The Tailgate: Uncut
Grease Fire At The Tailgate: Uncut
You watched the grease fire at The Tailgate during the full episode. Now watch the entire fire happen uncut in real time, and get a feel for just how close the entire building was to going up in flames.
04/07/2014
Highlight
01:00
Bar RescueS3 E36
'That Makes You An Idiot!'
'That Makes You An Idiot!'
Things get heated when Jon Taffer confronts a maintenance employee that can't get past his own ego. Taffer gets real, and the handyman takes a hike.
04/14/2014
Highlight
01:01
Bar RescueS3 E36
Food Truck Tips From An Expert
Food Truck Tips From An Expert
Food truck expert Eric Regan stops by to share his knowledge regarding the business of mobile cuisine.
04/14/2014
Highlight
02:23
Bar RescueS3 E36
An Efficient Bar Is A Successful Bar
An Efficient Bar Is A Successful Bar
When Jon Taffer takes a look behind the bar at Bryant's Ice House in Katy, Texas, he notices a problem that could be costing the bar thousands of dollars in revenue.
04/14/2014
Highlight
02:04
Bar RescueS3 E36
Nadya Storms Out
Nadya Storms Out
Nadya, a staff member at Bryant's Ice House in Katy, Texas, storms out of a meeting with Jon Taffer. Once she gets an attitude adjustment, she re-joins the staff and makes amends with Taffer.
04/14/2014
02:32
Bar RescueS3 E36
Thief Caught Red Handed
Thief Caught Red Handed
When looking over the surveillance footage from the stress test, Jon Taffer catches an employee stealing on video. Owner Jeff decides to let this employee go.
04/15/2014
02:41
Bar RescueS3 E36
Russell Gives A Lesson In Bartending
Russell Gives A Lesson In Bartending
Expert bartender Russell Davis gives the staff at Bryant's a crash course in mixology. He is shocked to see just how clueless some of the staff members are.
04/15/2014
02:26
Bar RescueS3 E37
'Pat's Cocktails' Needs To Be Rescued
'Pat's Cocktails' Needs To Be Rescued
Jon Taffer and Russell Davis watch during their recon of Pat's Cocktails in North Hollywood, CA. They notice some major problems, include giant liquor bottles that impede accurate pouring.
04/18/2014
02:35
Bar RescueS3 E37
'Are You Blind Or Just Stupid?!'
'Are You Blind Or Just Stupid?!'
After more than 75 drinks are given away right under the owners nose, Jon Taffer moves in to Pat's Cocktails and gets real.
04/21/2014
01:58
Bar RescueS3 E37
Owner Jimmy Flops During The Stress Test
Owner Jimmy Flops During The Stress Test
During The Stress Test at Pat's Cocktails, Jimmy's shortcomings as a manager become apparent. He fails to back up his bartenders or fix the credit card machine. Jon Taffer needs to change the owner before he can change the bar.
04/21/2014
02:18
Bar RescueS3 E37
Taffer Perfects The BBQ Business
Taffer Perfects The BBQ Business
The barbecue restaurant that serves Pat's Cocktails uses bulky styrofoam that's rough on the eyes. Jon Taffer and his team switch the presentation up to plates, and this will hopefully lead to an increase in sales.
04/21/2014
Highlight
01:02
Bar RescueS3 E37
'It's Time To Grow Up!'
'It's Time To Grow Up!'
When the owner of Pat's treats this Bar Rescue like a big joke, Jon Taffer goes in and gives him an attitude adjustment.
04/21/2014
Highlight
00:43
Bar RescueS3 E37
Bar Owner Jimmy Drinks For Two
Bar Owner Jimmy Drinks For Two
During their recon, Jon Taffer and Russell Davis realize that the owner of the bar has no reservations about getting drunk at work.
04/21/2014
Highlight
00:50
Bar RescueS3 E37
'This Guy Is A Frickin' Moron!'
'This Guy Is A Frickin' Moron!'
Jon Taffer and Russell watch in awe as a waitress walks around giving away free liquor -- and the owner of the bar, Jimmy, does nothing.
04/21/2014
Highlight
00:55
Bar RescueS3 E37
This Owner Is Nothing More Than A Barback
This Owner Is Nothing More Than A Barback
The owner at Pat's is not acting like a leader. When a credit card machine goes down, he seems more concerned with washing glasses than fixing the major operations at his bar.
04/21/2014
02:04
Bar RescueS3 E38
This Hookah Bar Makes Customers Sick
This Hookah Bar Makes Customers Sick
While Jon Taffer is doing recon at Oasis Hookah Bar in Omaha, NE, one of his spies becomes violently ill after taking a sip from a drink. The entire bar is relentlessly filthy.
04/23/2014
02:05
Bar RescueS3 E38
Hookah Training With The Master
Hookah Training With The Master
The staff at Oasis gets training from the foremost authorities on hookah in the world. Things get heated when the lack of staff knowledge becomes apparent.
04/28/2014
01:34
Bar RescueS3 E38
Moroccan Themed Drink Menu
Moroccan Themed Drink Menu
While implementing a new drink menu at Oasis, Jon Taffer comes up with a a great new concept: "the hookah of cocktails." The social aspect of hookah can now be complemented with a group drink.
04/28/2014
02:49
Bar RescueS3 E38
Jon Taffer Does The Black Light Test
Jon Taffer Does The Black Light Test
Some employees shine while others crumble during the stress test at Oasis. Jon Taffer uses a black light test to see if the furniture is clean, and it is decidedly not. This is troubling to many of the patrons.
04/28/2014
Highlight
02:15
Bar RescueS3 E38
Nate Gets A Reality Check
Nate Gets A Reality Check
While Nate, an employee at Oasis in Omaha, NE, is laughing and joking during Taffer's assessment, he gets checked very seriously. If he doesn't clean up his act, he'll be fired.
04/28/2014
Highlight
00:52
Bar RescueS3 E38
Three Filthy Bathrooms
Three Filthy Bathrooms
Jon Taffer And Joseph Brooke watch in awe as their undercover recon agent is grossed out by all of the bathrooms at Oasis. There are three bathrooms on site, and zero of them are clean enough to use.
04/28/2014
02:02
Bar RescueS3 E39
Recon At Mary's Outpost In Texas
Recon At Mary's Outpost In Texas
Jon and Tiffany watch as an owner completely embarrasses himself at his bar. He blatantly drinks and hits on girls, right in front of his wife. Taffer has his work cut out for him.
05/02/2014
02:27
Bar RescueS3 E39
Bar Owner Asks Girls To Go Topless
Bar Owner Asks Girls To Go Topless
Jon Taffer and Tiffany Derry watches in shock as a completely irresponsible bar owner lures young girls to the back office and acts in a completely inappropriate manner. His remarks are completely offensive, and could be construed as sexual harassment.
05/02/2014
02:10
Bar RescueS3 E39
Road Trip Inspired Menu At This Texas Bar
Road Trip Inspired Menu At This Texas Bar
Lisa Marie and Tiffany Derry engineer the perfect menu for a road trip style bar. Hopefully it'll have people lined up off of the interstate.
05/05/2014
02:36
Bar RescueS3 E39
Stress Test At Mary's Outpost
Stress Test At Mary's Outpost
During this stress test, it becomes apparent that there's a huge rift between owner Bill's wife and his "friend" Nikki. If the service at Mary's is going to improve, everybody needs to be on the same team.
05/05/2014
02:20
Bar RescueS3 E39
Scary Mary's Is Scary Filthy
Scary Mary's Is Scary Filthy
Jon Taffer and Tiffany Derry go through the bar/kitchen at Mary's Outpost in Grand Prairie, TX, and find it astoundingly unsanitary. It's so awful that Taffer almost loses his lunch. Things need to change here, and it needs to start with the kitchen.
05/05/2014
Highlight
01:54
Bar RescueS3 E39
People Can Lie, Numbers Don't
People Can Lie, Numbers Don't
Jon Taffer shows Joe and Bill a complete analysis of their inventory, and how much they gave away. His findings are almost hard to believe.
05/05/2014
Highlight
01:05
Bar RescueS3 E39
Jon Taffer Wants To Empower Kimmie
Jon Taffer Wants To Empower Kimmie
Jon Taffer sits down with owner Bill's wife, Kimmie. They talk about Bill's lack of professionalism, and the need for Kimmie to step up into a leadership role.
05/05/2014
Highlight
01:17
Bar RescueS3 E39
Owner Joe Does Not Condone Crazy Behavior
Owner Joe Does Not Condone Crazy Behavior
Jon Taffer has a serious discussion with owner Joe about what takes place in the back office. They both resolve that in order to right the ship at this bar, things need to change.
05/05/2014
02:06
Bar RescueS3 E40
Fights Everywhere!
Fights Everywhere!
During recon, things get completely out of hand at End Zone sports bar in Katy, Texas. The staff is so dysfunctional that there are two separate fights, broken equipment, and two owners that are one second away from swinging at one another. Can Taffer save this place?
05/07/2014
02:19
Bar RescueS3 E40
Health Code Violations Galore
Health Code Violations Galore
Sour beer and a filthy kitchen are just the tip of the iceberg in this Texas sports bar. Taffer and his team watch in disgust as a cook handles raw chicken and then has the audacity to try and serve it to his recon team.
05/07/2014
02:25
Bar RescueS3 E40
'Gimme A Damn Hot Dog!'
'Gimme A Damn Hot Dog!'
Things fall apart during the stress test at The End Zone. Bartenders completely forget their training and the kitchen can't even get a single hot dog out the door.
05/12/2014
02:31
Bar RescueS3 E40
The Perfect Sports Menu
The Perfect Sports Menu
Chef Vic Vegas makes a simple yet delicious menu catered to sports fans. It consists of burgers, dogs, and powder puffs. No game would be complete without some ballpark themed fare.
05/12/2014
Highlight
01:31
Bar RescueS3 E40
Chef Vic Vegas Walks Out
Chef Vic Vegas Walks Out
While reviewing the filthy kitchen at The End Zone, Chef Vegas sees more than he can stand.
05/12/2014
Highlight
01:11
Bar RescueS3 E40
'You Better Have My Money!'
'You Better Have My Money!'
Sean and Justin almost come to blows while fighting over the lack of money at The End Zone.
05/12/2014
Highlight
01:23
Bar RescueS3 E40
Sean Can't Afford His Daughter's Tuition
Sean Can't Afford His Daughter's Tuition
In one of the most tragic aspects of this failing bar, Sean and his wife can't afford to send their four year old daughter to school.
05/12/2014
Highlight
01:46
Bar RescueS3 E40
Two Former Male Dancers Bought A Bar
Two Former Male Dancers Bought A Bar
The two battling owners of The End Zone in Katy, TX, have an extensive background in male dancing. It's no surprise that those skills don't translate very well into bar efficiency.
05/12/2014
01:07
Bar RescueS3 E40
Accardis Inventory Reviews Can Save Bars
Accardis Inventory Reviews Can Save Bars
Jon Taffer's job is to save struggling bars. In order to do so, he calls in Accardis to take inventory of the bar -- and just how many drinks are being given away. The results are shocking to these bar owners.
07/17/2014
01:26
Bar RescueS3 E41
'This Place Is A Complete Disaster'
'This Place Is A Complete Disaster'
After Nicole Taffer completes the first ever bar recon mission, she goes to the car to tell Jon Taffer just how bad this bar is.
05/29/2014
01:57
Bar RescueS3 E41
Jon Taffer Begins His First Bar Rescue
Jon Taffer Begins His First Bar Rescue
During his first ever filmed rescue, Jon Taffer sits down with the owner of "South Park" in Montclair, NJ. He gives him one of the no-nonsense talks that have become his calling card.
05/29/2014
01:52
Bar RescueS3 E41
The World's Best Bar & Nightclub Consultant
The World's Best Bar & Nightclub Consultant
Jon Taffer introduces himself during the inaugural staff meeting at South Park bar in Montclair, NJ. He let's the staff know that it's his way of the highway.
05/29/2014
03:28
Bar RescueS3 E41
Chef Josh Capon Revitalizes The Kitchen
Chef Josh Capon Revitalizes The Kitchen
Jon Taffer brings in renown Chef Josh Capon to whip the kitchen into shape.
06/02/2014
03:11
Bar RescueS3 E41
Bar Owner Brawls With Customer
Bar Owner Brawls With Customer
Things are going great during the stress test at South Park, until the owner spots a young man light a cigarette. What follows is a must-watch altercation.
06/02/2014
02:11
Bar RescueS3 E41
Expert Mixologist Behind The Bar
Expert Mixologist Behind The Bar
Mixology expert Scott Ford trains the staff at South Park how to make the perfect cocktail.
06/02/2014
01:36
Bar RescueS3 E42
Drunken Owners Refuse To Clean
Drunken Owners Refuse To Clean
At MT Bottle, owner Tracy lets people drink for free in his bar, and completely overlooks the septic spring in his basement.
06/19/2014
01:20
Bar RescueS3 E42
Blow-Up Dolls Are Bad For Business
Blow-Up Dolls Are Bad For Business
This owner makes Jon Taffer's countdown because he looks the other at his bartender's drinking and their behavior.
06/19/2014
01:19
Bar RescueS3 E42
Bad Comedian, Terrible Bar Owner
Bad Comedian, Terrible Bar Owner
The #10 worst owner in Jon Taffer's personal list of poor proprietors is the owner of a comedy club in Scottsdale, AZ. He seems more concerned with his jokes than refining his business.
06/19/2014
02:53
Bar RescueS3 E42
Roach Infestation In Texas
Roach Infestation In Texas
Headhunters in Austin, TX, is completely infested with pests of all kinds. Once Jon Taffer sees a roach in a liquor bottle, he shuts the bar down and calls in reinforcements.
06/23/2014
02:52
Bar RescueS3 E42
The Most Disgusting Bar Jon Taffer Has Ever Seen
The Most Disgusting Bar Jon Taffer Has Ever Seen
Fairways Golf and Grill in Murfreesboro, TN, is home to a kitchen so vile that it shocks Jon Taffer and his staff of experts. To top it off, they find something in the freezer that may be a huge hazard to bar patrons.
06/23/2014
01:09
Bar RescueS3 E43
Owner Tells Taffer To 'Use His Inside Voice'
Owner Tells Taffer To 'Use His Inside Voice'
Tim, the owner of The Brixton in Austin, TX, routinely kicks people out of his bar. This is significantly hurting his bottom line.
06/19/2014
01:18
Bar RescueS3 E43
Wannabe Rocker Can't Run His Bar
Wannabe Rocker Can't Run His Bar
Rudy, the owner of Win, Place or Show in Fairfield, Ohio, is more concerned with his rock band than turning a profit in his bar.
06/19/2014
01:40
Bar RescueS3 E43
Drunken Owner Gets Ousted By His Partners
Drunken Owner Gets Ousted By His Partners
Jerry, the co-owner of O'Banion's in Omaha, NE, gets fall-down drunk every night and is unable to fulfill his managing duties. This forces his partners to kick him out until he's fit to lead.
06/19/2014
01:40
Bar RescueS3 E43
Owner Refuses To Pay His Staff
Owner Refuses To Pay His Staff
The owner at this filthy Austin establishment would rather pay his staff with "experiences and relationships" than actual dollars. Taffer disagrees with this practice.
06/23/2014
02:06
Bar RescueS3 E44
Muscle Bound Madman Squares Off With Taffer
Muscle Bound Madman Squares Off With Taffer
Taffer's brush with Paulie, the owner of The Canyon Inn in Yorba Linda, CA, comes in at #8 on his countdown of angriest moments. Paulie thinks he's right despite the fact that he hasn't gotten paid in three months.
06/26/2014
01:28
Bar RescueS3 E44
Jon Taffer Sees Red In Las Vegas
Jon Taffer Sees Red In Las Vegas
At The Alibi in Las Vegas, NV, Taffer can barely believe his eyes when he looks behind the bar. He sees a drunken disorderly staff and management that just doesn't care. This leads to an altercation that you won't want to miss.
06/26/2014
02:26
Bar RescueS3 E44
The Angriest Taffer Has Ever Been
The Angriest Taffer Has Ever Been
When Ami, the owner of Zan Z Bar in Denver, insults Chef Bryan Duffy in front of a crowded room, Jon Taffer sees red. Nothing upsets the best bar professional in the world more than a disrespectful owner.
06/30/2014
02:19
Bar RescueS3 E44
Chef Tries To Serve Contaminated Food
Chef Tries To Serve Contaminated Food
While watching J.A. Murphy's in Fells Point, MD, Jon Taffer eyes a chef serve his daughter after touching raw chicken. If you know anything about Jon Taffer, you know that he does not stand for this, especially when it has to do with his family.
06/30/2014
01:54
Bar RescueS3 E45
Owners Value Partying Over Profit
Owners Value Partying Over Profit
At Kid Chilleen's, in Black Canyon, AZ, the owners would rather get drunk than try and fill the cash registers. Can Taffer keep their partying at bay?
06/26/2014
02:49
Bar RescueS3 E45
Taffer's Most Difficult Bar Rescue Ever
Taffer's Most Difficult Bar Rescue Ever
Jon Taffer knew the daunting task that was facing him down when he agreed to rescue the Bungalow Bar in Rockaway, NY, in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. He seemingly did the impossible and turned a devastated bar into a symbol of hope.
06/30/2014
02:01
Bar RescueS3 E45
Frat Boy Owners In Baltimore
Frat Boy Owners In Baltimore
The owners of J.A. Murphy's in Fell's Point, MD, treat their bar like a never-ending keg party. This is problematic enough, but when Taffer looks at the rotting foundation of this building he sets out to tackle the real problem with this bar.
06/30/2014
00:53
Bar RescueS3
Microwave Gumbo
Microwave Gumbo
For a bar to fail on Bourbon Street in New Orleans it takes a special kind of incompetence. Can bar expert Jon Taffer get these delusional owners to ditch their copy-cat ways and start thinking for themselves?
02/08/2013
Exclusive
01:15
Bar RescueS3
Taffer Talks Back: Turtle Bay
Taffer Talks Back: Turtle Bay
Jon Taffer shares his thoughts on Turtle Bay and its negligent owner and manager.
02/10/2013
Exclusive
01:24
Bar RescueS3
Taffer Talks Back: Headhunters
Taffer Talks Back: Headhunters
Jon Taffer shares his thoughts on Headhunters and its abusive owner.
02/17/2013
Exclusive
01:38
Bar RescueS3
Taffer Talks Back: TJ Quills
Taffer Talks Back: TJ Quills
Jon Taffer shares his thoughts on TJ Quills and its frat boy owners.
02/24/2013
Exclusive
01:28
Bar RescueS3
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Taffer Talks Back: Rocket Room
Jon Taffer shares his thoughts on the Rocket Room and its husband and wife owners.
03/03/2013
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One Bad Burger
One Bad Burger
Jon and his team get a first-hand look at what NOT to do when cooking a hamburger. Watch the next Bar Rescue, Sunday at 10/9c.
04/03/2013
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Chef Drama
Chef Drama
Jon Taffer looks to make America's first karaoke bar #1 again, but the head chef in the back sees things a little different. Time to raise the bar. Literally. Watch the next Bar Rescue, Sunday at 10/9c.
04/03/2013
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Drunk Owners
Drunk Owners
Jon sits down with the extremely drunk owners of Kid Chilleen's Bad Ass BBQ & Steakhouse and has a hell of a time getting them motivated to save their own bar. Watch the next Bar Rescue, Sunday at 10/9c.
04/08/2013
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A Few Loose Screws
A Few Loose Screws
Taffer notices the entire bar counter is loose and could fall apart any second. The bar manager doesn’t see where that was listed on his job duties. Yelling ensues.
04/12/2013
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Kitchen Confrontation
Kitchen Confrontation
Bars gotta sell good food to keep raking in the guests, but you can’t do that when your cook is mixing raw meat with veggies – and doesn’t wash his hands. Jon Taffer lets this guy have it.
04/12/2013
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Roach Cocktails
Roach Cocktails
The owner of a bar isn't impressed that Jon Taffer's advice is to fumigate the place and get rid of the cockroaches. Jon's not impressed by the owner altogether.
04/12/2013
01:53
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Top Shelf Transformations - Sand Dollar
Top Shelf Transformations - Sand Dollar
In this Top Shelf Transformations segment brought to you by Clear Men, Jon Taffer gives us an in-depth look at his uphill battle trying to fix Paul's Vegas bar Sand Dollar.
07/08/2013
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Top Shelf Transformations - Characters
Top Shelf Transformations - Characters
In this Bar Rescue exclusive, a divided family struggles to transform their bar and their relationships.
08/06/2013
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Top Shelf Transformations - The Hammer
Top Shelf Transformations - The Hammer
In this Bar Rescue exclusive, Taffer helps bar owner Chris reflect on his situation to keep his employees and in turn, save his bar.
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One Of Taffer's Biggest Rescues Yet
One Of Taffer's Biggest Rescues Yet
You think you’ve seen it all? Think again. In one of the most emotional and breathtaking rescues to date, Jon Taffer attempts to rescue a bar that was ravaged by Hurricane Sandy. Will he succeed?
10/14/2013
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Taffer Busts Stealing Bartenders
Taffer Busts Stealing Bartenders
In his latest rescue, Jon Taffer installs a hidden camera system to watch bartenders. He catches them red-handed stealing from the register. If you know anything about Jon Taffer, you know that he won't stand for this.
10/21/2013
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The Butt Funnel
The Butt Funnel
Jon Taffer clues us in on a bar science tip for the ages: The Butt Funnel. If you set up a bar so that patrons have to walk closely to pass one another, they'll be more inclined to sit down and have a drink, or four.
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