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Kitchen Nightmares S1E16 — J Willy's
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Kitchen Nightmares•Season 1•Episode 16

J Willy's

8.5/10 · 2 votesOct 30, 200844 min

Ranked #1 of 22 in Season 1•+1.4 vs season avg

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Chef Ramsey heads to South Bend, Ind., and J Willy's Bar & Grille, a business has lost $1.2 million. He gives them a challenge of using fresh ingredients, but the inexperienced chefs become overwhelmed, causing one customer to break down and cry.

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Episode Summary

"J Willy's" is episode 16 of Kitchen Nightmares season 1. It scored 8.5/10 from 2 votes, ranking #1 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.1). It aired on October 30, 2008.

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