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The Worst Episodes of Restaurant: Impossible

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S21E3 My Way or the Highway
6.214 votes
Best episode
S2E16 Wildcat Cafe
8.319 votes
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Season 18
8.2avg
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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Restaurant: Impossible Season 21 Episode 3 - My Way or the Highway
    6.2/10(14 votes)

    S21:E3

    Chef Robert Irvine travels to Forks and Flavors in Kennesaw, GA, to meet up with married co-owners David and Darnell. Executive Chef David struggles to run his kitchen under the shadow of Darnell's big personality and need to be right about everything.

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  2. Restaurant: Impossible Season 8 Episode 12 - Saving Grace
    6.6/10(14 votes)

    S8:E12

    A business and marriage are in trouble when Robert arrives at "Grace's Place Bagels and Deli", in Palm Coast, Florida, which is owned by a couple who are $320,000 in debt and are failing because of a lack of communication and teamwork.

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  3. Restaurant: Impossible Season 16 Episode 2 - Cleaning Up in Mississippi
    6.4/10(10 votes)

    S16:E2

    Chef Robert Irvine has his work cut out for him when he arrives in Ridgeland, Miss. Rossini's Cucina Italiana is absolutely filthy, and even worse, owners Lori and Toni seem to have given up. Robert has to roll up his sleeves and get his hands dirty in order to clean up this small-town restaurant.

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  4. Restaurant: Impossible Season 13 Episode 6 - Ambush: Exercise Surprise
    6.6/10(11 votes)

    S13:E6

    Chef Robert Irvine receives a desperate plea from Ayana, the oldest daughter of Luvina and Jameel, owners of So Natural Organic Restaurant and Market in Harker Heights, Texas. Luvina and Jameel opened the business because they are passionate about healthy food, but with zero restaurant experience, they've quickly fallen into debt and cannot afford to hire staff outside of their own family. After a disastrous lunch service test, Robert finds he must not only teach the owners efficient operating procedures but show them how to turn their okay-tasting healthy food into great food that just happens to be healthy.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Restaurant: Impossible Season 13 Episode 7 - Ambush: Cray, Cray
    6.7/10(13 votes)

    S13:E7

    Chef Robert Irvine receives a pressing plea from Jamie, best friend of Cray Eatery and Drinkery's owner Crystal in Columbus, Ohio. Crystal opened Cray after being inspired by infused liquors from Cambodia, but her lack of experience and dismissive nature have led to her being unable to pay bills and begging for free labor from friends. Robert soon discovers that the restaurant is also unclean, the food service is slow, and the liquor infusions are nauseating. While the restaurant concept is unique, Robert must find a way to solve all of its other problems and help Crystal put her failures behind her.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Restaurant: Impossible Season 22 Episode 12 - A Family Divided
    6.4/10(8 votes)

    S22:E12

    In Middletown, N.Y., an unforgivable mistake has driven a wedge between Franco Di Roma's married owners. Franco refuses to change, Karen refuses to show up, their son refuses to work with them and the restaurant is on the brink of collapse. Robert must help them bridge the divide and forgive each other or their restaurant and family might not survive.

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  7. Restaurant: Impossible Season 16 Episode 12 - Greek Tragedy
    6.6/10(10 votes)

    S16:E12

    Chef Robert Irvine heads to Delray Beach, Fla., to work with Bobby, the owner of Taverna Trela, in hopes of reviving the flagging clientele. Bobby reveals that he has neglected the place due to the loss of his parents, and Robert must dig deep to find a way to fix this family-run Greek restaurant before it's too late.

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  8. Restaurant: Impossible Season 13 Episode 2 - Ambush: Beneath the Surface
    6.7/10(12 votes)

    S13:E2

    For his next mission, Chef Robert Irvine responds to a call from Tamara, whose mother Raquel owns De Rican Chef in Virginia Beach, Va. Raquel wanted a restaurant that specialized in authentic Puerto Rican food and expanded her business with help from her son, Reuben, but they are barely making a profit and their relationship is suffering. As Robert tries to get to the bottom of their problems, Raquel drops a bombshell about why she has lost her passion, leading Robert to try to heal the family and restore Raquel's love for her special piece of home.

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  9. Restaurant: Impossible Season 4 Episode 2 - The Main Dish
    6.9/10(20 votes)

    S4:E2

    Owners Lynn and Ken bought the restaurant five years earlier because Ken loved to cook, but with no restaurant experience at all, the couple is now working 80 hours a week and in more than $50,000 debt.

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  10. Restaurant: Impossible Season 8 Episode 5 - Ungratifying
    6.8/10(14 votes)

    S8:E5

    Robert Irvine is in Houston to turn around the Gratifi Kitchen and Bar. In addition to a kitchen so filthy that Robert shuts it down just minutes into his visit, Kevin's poor attitude is a cause of tension for the employees.

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  11. Restaurant: Impossible Season 8 Episode 6 - Face the Music
    6.8/10(14 votes)

    S8:E6

    Robert tries to help "Urban Roots", a restaurant and entertainment venue in Oklahoma City, become a success, but first he has to reignite the owner/chef's passion for cooking and light a fire under the lackadaisical staff.

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  12. Restaurant: Impossible Season 7 Episode 3 - Windsor 75
    6.9/10(17 votes)

    S7:E3

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  13. Restaurant: Impossible Season 2 Episode 17 - Sullivan's
    6.9/10(16 votes)

    S2:E17

    Chef Robert Irvine's expertise at saving failing restaurants is put to the test at Sullivan's in Fruita, CO. The restaurant is on the verge of bankruptcy and owner Ginny is on the verge of a breakdown. Neglected and dirty, Sullivan's needs chef Robert and his team to give it a new identity in the kitchen and in the dining room. Will the tight deadline and $10,000 budget be too much to save this failing pub?

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  14. Restaurant: Impossible Season 4 Episode 10 - Maple Tree Cafe
    6.9/10(16 votes)

    S4:E10

    Chef Robert Irvine heads to Las Vegas to help 26-year-old Ashley save the Maple Tree Cafe. Not only is Ashley new to the restaurant industry, but she's hired mostly family members, who are also inexperienced, to support her dream. Robert will have only two days to fix the strained family relationships, and give Ashley the tools and courage she needs to run her business.

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  15. Restaurant: Impossible Season 6 Episode 11 - Barely Edible
    6.9/10(16 votes)

    S6:E11

    The 26-year-old Edible's Restaurant & Pub in Horsham, Pa, is suffering from a complete lack of inspiration and motivation, and its food belies its name.

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  16. Restaurant: Impossible Season 13 Episode 1 - Ambush: Faded Star
    6.9/10(15 votes)

    S13:E1

    Chef Robert Irvine heads to Starlite Restaurant and Pizza in West Orange, N.J. after receiving a plea from the owner Patty's son. Patty has worked there since she was 13 years old and considers it home, but hasn't made a profit in almost ten years despite cashing in her retirement and mortgaging her home. When Robert arrives, he finds an extremely dirty kitchen and an old-school staff that is completely unwilling to change, including Patty herself. Will Robert be able to return this beloved restaurant to its former glory, or will the Starlite shine no more?

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  17. Restaurant: Impossible Season 7 Episode 12 - Mumbo Jumbo
    6.9/10(14 votes)

    S7:E12

    The owner of the San Francisco Mexican restaurant Estrada's is over $400,000 in debt.

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  18. Restaurant: Impossible Season 21 Episode 1 - The Final Shot
    6.9/10(14 votes)

    S21:E1

    Robert Irvine heads to Smith's Soul Food Bistro in Gastonia, NC, where owner Cheryl is an ex-basketball coach on a mission to help kids in her community. Robert must teach Cheryl to run her restaurant with the same discipline she learned on the court.

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  19. Restaurant: Impossible Season 7 Episode 11 - Dirty Laundry
    7.0/10(19 votes)

    S7:E11

    The owner of Hillbillies Restaurant in Murphys, Calif., needs transition from pushover to an empowered business owner.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Restaurant: Impossible Season 7 Episode 6 - Unlucky Number Seven
    7.0/10(17 votes)

    S7:E6

    The Seven restaurant, named for the owner's seven children, battles bad luck.

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  21. Restaurant: Impossible Season 4 Episode 13 - Oleander Bar and Grill
    7.0/10(16 votes)

    S4:E13

    Chef Robert Irvine heads to Olean, N.Y., to meet Kelli and her daughter, Abby, owners of the Oleander Bar and Grill. Open only six months, the restaurant is facing financial ruin, and Kelli and Abby face the threat of losing the restaurant. When Robert arrives, it's clear that the tension between Kelli and Abby is the root of this young restaurant's problems: The two cannot agree on anything, causing confusion for the employees, and their fighting drives away customers.

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  22. Restaurant: Impossible Season 5 Episode 3 - Bronk's Bar and Grill
    7.1/10(18 votes)

    S5:E3

    Chef Robert Irvine's next mission brings him to the small town of Lake City, Minn., where Erik and Tracy are only a month away from losing their 11-year-old restaurant, Bronk's Bar and Grill. An untrained staff and frozen food in the kitchen, and a generic design in the dining room are just some of the challenges Robert must battle armed with two days and $10,000

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Restaurant: Impossible Season 13 Episode 4 - Ambush: In Robert We Trust
    7.0/10(12 votes)

    S13:E4

    After receiving a plea for help from an employee, Chef Robert Irvine and his team head to Peppino's Ristorante Italiano in Oviedo, Fla. Owners Susan and Luigi bought the restaurant hoping that their son, Nato, would eventually take over, but they feel they can't trust him due to his poor work ethic and attitude. With just two days and $10,000, Robert has his hands full with updating the decades-old menu, service, and decor, as well as figuring out whether Nato is even capable of running the business.

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  24. Restaurant: Impossible Season 4 Episode 11 - Whistle Stop
    6.8/10(7 votes)

    S4:E11

    Chef Robert Irvine's latest mission introduces him to the Whistle Stop in Hot Springs, Ark., and Linda, a former employee who bought the business when the previous owners abruptly told her they were shutting down. The business turned out to be a poor investment, and Linda has used the inheritance her late husband left her to keep the doors open. Robert has only two days and $10,000 to restore the dining room, clean the kitchen and train the staff.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. Restaurant: Impossible Season 8 Episode 13 - No Day at the Beach
    7.0/10(11 votes)

    S8:E13

    The Portu-Greek Café in Hudson, Florida, proves to be a challenge for Robert, who has to teach the self-described stubborn owner and his bickering family how to cooperate.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"My Way or the Highway" is the worst rated episode of Restaurant: Impossible. It scored 6.2/10 from 14 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on May 12, 2022. This episode scored 0.4 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Saving Grace".

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