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The Best Episodes of Kitchen Nightmares Season 5

Every episode of Kitchen Nightmares Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Kitchen Nightmares Season 5!

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Chef Ramsay attempts to do the impossible: turn one ordinary and empty restaurant into the most popular, sought-after venue in town. There's no time for polite small talk as he embarks on his mission to

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Kitchen Nightmares Season 5 Episode 5 - Barefoot Bob's
    7.6/10(277 votes)

    S5:E5

    Ramsay goes to Massachusetts to help a married couple improve their restaurant, Barefoot Bob's.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Kitchen Nightmares Season 5 Episode 6 - Revisited No. 1
    7.5/10(234 votes)

    S5:E6

    Chef Ramsay checks on the status of Cafe Hon, Chiarella's, and Leone's to see if they heeded his advice.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Kitchen Nightmares Season 5 Episode 16 - Amy's Baking Company
    7.5/10(16 votes)

    S5:E16

    Ramsay travels to Scottsdale, Ariz., to help the owners of Amy's Baking Company.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Kitchen Nightmares Season 5 Episode 4 - Ms. Jean's Southern Cuisine
    7.2/10(204 votes)

    S5:E4

    Ramsay heads to Pennsylvania's Ms. Jean's Southern Cuisine.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Kitchen Nightmares Season 5 Episode 1 - La Galleria 33, Part One
    7.1/10(204 votes)

    S5:E1

    Located in the heart of the historic North End of Boston, and run by sister-duo Rita and Lisa, this Italian restaurant has proven to be a financial disaster, spiraling these sisters into a deep state of denial. From their hostile attitudes towards their staff and customers, to the tasteless recipes they serve, Chef Ramsay realizes these owners have lost control. Find out if Ramsay can take on these stubborn sisters.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Kitchen Nightmares Season 5 Episode 11 - Mill Street Bistro, Part 1
    7.1/10(180 votes)

    S5:E11

    Ramsay visits Mill Street Bistro in Ohio to try to turn the eatery around; the restaurant's owner acts like a dictator and has trouble listening to others' viewpoints.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Kitchen Nightmares Season 5 Episode 3 - Mama Maria's
    7.0/10(187 votes)

    S5:E3

    Chef Ramsay heads to Mama Maria's in Brooklyn. This Italian restaurant and pizzeria was passed down from mother to son more than 25 years ago, but has proven to be more of a burden than a family gem. The owner is exhausted from trying to make ends meet for his family, which in turn has taken a toll on the staff, food and overall performance of the restaurant. Chef Ramsay is disgusted to find 12 freezers filled with rancid and inedible pre-made meals and he reaches his breaking point when one diner needs an ambulance after eating a defrosted piece of seafood. When Chef Ramsay levels with this owner, he leaves him in tears. Find out if Ramsay's push was enough to wake this owner and save his family and restaurant.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Kitchen Nightmares Season 5 Episode 12 - Mill Street Bistro, Part 2
    7.0/10(166 votes)

    S5:E12

    Chef Ramsay continues his work at the Mill Street Bistro Bar in Ohio, trying to get the obstinate owner to make a major attitude adjustment.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Kitchen Nightmares Season 5 Episode 13 - Yanni's
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    S5:E13

    Chef Ramsay heads to Seattle to help Peter make some much-needed changes to his Greek restaurant, Yanni's.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Kitchen Nightmares Season 5 Episode 2 - La Galleria 33, Part Two
    6.9/10(189 votes)

    S5:E2

    Located in the heart of the historic North End of Boston, and run by sister-duo Rita and Lisa, this Italian restaurant has proven to be a financial disaster, spiraling these sisters into a deep state of denial. From their hostile attitudes towards their staff and customers, to the tasteless recipes they serve, Chef Ramsay realizes these owners have lost control. Find out if Ramsay can take on these stubborn sisters.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Kitchen Nightmares Season 5 Episode 7 - Olde Hitching Post
    6.9/10(167 votes)

    S5:E7

    Chef Ramsay heads to the historical Olde Hitching Post in Hanson, MA, where he faces off with stubborn owner Tom. In 2005, Tom bought the eatery for his oldest daughter, Andrea - yet more than seven years later, he still refuses to let her have any control. Andrea, manager Janice and the rest of the staff are tired of his controlling ways, but Tom makes no apologies for his motto, "my way is the only way." Owning two other prosperous restaurants, Tom cannot seem to figure out what the recipe for success is in this restaurant. Find out if Chef Ramsay can revive this restaurant and put an end to the father-daughter feud .

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Kitchen Nightmares Season 5 Episode 10 - Nino's Italian Restaurant
    6.9/10(167 votes)

    S5:E10

    A well-liked, retired couple ask Ramsay to help their son, who has taken over their restaurant, Nino's, in Long Beach, Calif.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Kitchen Nightmares Season 5 Episode 8 - Levanti's Italian Restaurant
    6.7/10(176 votes)

    S5:E8

    Ramsay tries to help a bickering brother and sister whose Beaver, Pa., restaurant Levanti's is failing.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Kitchen Nightmares Season 5 Episode 9 - Sam's Mediterranean Kabob Room
    6.7/10(166 votes)

    S5:E9

    Ramsay travels to Sam's Mediterranean Kabob Room in Monrovia, Calif., where the owner has only been able to keep his own children on as employees.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Kitchen Nightmares Season 5 Episode 14 - Prohibition Grille
    6.7/10(146 votes)

    S5:E14

    Ramsay travels to The Prohibition Grille in Everett, Wash., to help its inexperienced owner.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Kitchen Nightmares Season 5 Episode 15 - Chappy's
    6.5/10(145 votes)

    S5:E15

    Gordon travels to Nashville, Tenn., to help the owners of Chappy's turn their restaurant around.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Barefoot Bob's" is the best rated episode of "Kitchen Nightmares" season 5. It scored 7.6/10 based on 277 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/7/2012. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Revisited No. 1".