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Bar Rescue

Bar Rescue

He’s not here to take names. He’s here to take over.

2011Returning SeriesNext: Feb 22 10pm ET10 Seasons296 Episodes8.0TMDB
SpikeParamount Network

Jon Taffer is the Gordon Ramsay of the bar and nightclub business. In each episode, Taffer helps transform a struggling bar into a vibrant, profitable business, utilizing his expertise as a nightlife consultant

Created by: Darrin Reed

Season 8 Episodes

Browse every episode and jump into details.

Episode 2: Not Your Godfather's Speakeasy

May 9, 2021 · 43m

Jon helps the owner of Capo's Restaurant and Speakeasy in Las Vegas, who suffered personal and professional loss during the pandemic, restore the former glory of his mobster-themed bar.

Episode 4: Every Rosé Has It's Thorn

Jun 6, 2021 · 43m

Jon heads to Cork and Thorn, an offbeat Las Vegas hangout, to convince the artistic owner to focus less on her passion for flower arrangements and more on erasing her $200,000 debt.

Episode 5: Viva La Casona

Jun 13, 2021 · 43m

For his 200th rescue, Jon rescues a family who bought a Mexican restaurant at the height of the pandemic and put their daughter's future on the line to chase the bright lights of Vegas.

Episode 6: Rookie of the Beer

Jun 20, 2021 · 43m

Jon Taffer must save an ambitious but rookie family-run brewery that was forced to open during the pandemic.

Episode 7: A Bar to Take Pride In

Jun 27, 2021 · 43m

A gay bar in Las Vegas is on the verge of closing after losing all of its entertainment options due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Episode 8: A Commander and His Post

Jul 11, 2021 · 43m

Jon heads to Pahrump, Nevada to save a VFW hall from permanently closing its doors and to help its commanding officer step away to take care of his ailing wife.

Episode 9: Behind the 8 Ball

Jul 18, 2021 · 43m

A premiere billiards hall in Las Vegas is at risk of closing after it's owner struggles to recover from the effects of the pandemic and an inept manager.

Episode 10: Ninja Karaoke's Swan Song

Aug 1, 2021 · 43m

Jon Taffer tries to help a struggling married couple save their karaoke bar in downtown Las Vegas and get back on track with their goals to start a family.

Episode 11: Remembering Billy

Aug 8, 2021 · 43m

After a series of devastating losses, Jon must help an owner and her staff get back on track from their personal tragedies as well as a global pandemic.

Episode 12: Wreck It Ralph

Aug 15, 2021 · 43m

Jon attempts to rescue a bar in Maricopa, Ariz., whose owner has squandered a half a million-dollar investment from his parents.

Episode 13: Penalty on the Bar

Mar 20, 2022 · 43m

In Dunwoody, Ga., Jon Taffer tries to help a former hospitality professional regain his passion for the industry and save his flailing bar.

Episode 14: Ace's Wild

Mar 27, 2022 · 43m

Jon heads to Texas to help a husband and wife rescue their failing bar and learn how to be better partners in business.

Episode 16: Doing it for Dad

Apr 10, 2022 · 43m

After losing their father and stepmom, three sisters find themselves unexpectedly owning a bar that they never learned how to run.

Episode 18: Quick-Sandtown Rescue

Apr 24, 2022 · 43m

In the heart of Atlanta, Jon helps an owner seize her second chance in life by saving her struggling bar and managing her staff.

Episode 19: Working to Death

May 8, 2022 · 43m

Jon heads to Tampa, Fla., to help save an owner who has suffered personal loss and health scares while trying to single-handedly keep his struggling bar afloat.

Episode 20: Magically Atrocious

May 15, 2022 · 43m

In Ybor City, Fla., Jon helps rescue a bar owner who made some questionable choices on the theme, decor, and menu in her bar.

Episode 21: Rescue on the River

May 22, 2022 · 43m

A riverside bar in Florida is struggling to stay afloat due to a manager with no experience, a staff co-mingling and a wildly out-of-line menu for their community.

Episode 22: Till Failure Do You Part

May 29, 2022 · 43m

In Gibsonton, Fla., Jon must help rescue not only a failing bar but a broken marriage after the Covid pandemic destroyed both their business and their relationship.

Episode 23: Game Over

Jun 12, 2022 · 43m

Jon heads to Sanford, Florida to revitalize a retro-arcade bar that is falling apart and an owner who has an excuse for everything.

Episode 24: JJ's Sports Bust

Feb 26, 2023 · 43m

The owner of JJ's Sports Bar & Grill in Highland, CA, must take a hard look at his behavior if he wants Jon's help to save his failing family business amidst post-pandemic financial stress behavior.

Episode 25: Outta Touch, Outta Time

Mar 5, 2023 · 43m

Jon brings in his team of culinary and bar experts to revamp a 1950s-themed bar in Arvada, CO, for a soft-spoken owner, her hardworking staff and her entitled ex-husband.

Episode 26: Hideaway From Reality

Mar 12, 2023 · 43m

Jon heads to Meridian, Idaho, where he confronts the staff of The Hideaway Bar & Grill for enabling the owner's questionable behavior, which is impacting the business.

Episode 27: The Napoleon Complex

Mar 19, 2023 · 43m

Jon brings his experienced team to Charlotte, NC, to fix the issues at 360 Lounge Reloaded, where the helpless owner is losing up to $20,000 a month and the respect of his staff.

Episode 28: Pool House Rock

Mar 26, 2023 · 43m

Jon visits Colorado Cork & Keg in Castle Rock, CO, where the idle owner of the beer bar plays pool and socializes with customers as his wife and untrained staff pick up his slack.

Episode 29: Loveless in Loveland

Apr 2, 2023 · 43m

The owner of Blue Sports Grille in Loveland, CO, is in danger of losing his marriage and retirement dreams if Jon can't get him to step up, make changes and create an identity for his bar.

Episode 30: Fresh Bread, Rotten Bar

Apr 9, 2023 · 43m

Jon heads to Loveland, CO, to help an overworked, overbearing owner who is buried in debt take a step back, delegate tasks and let his hardworking staff shine.

Episode 31: 3rd Pocket's a Charm

Apr 23, 2023 · 43m

While trying to tackle a pest-infested bar with an absentee owner in Hickory, NC, Jon finds that its driven staff offers a glimpse of hope.

Episode 32: Long Live a Legacy

Apr 30, 2023 · 43m

Jon helps distant owner Joe revitalize his late friend Raja's pizzeria and sports bar in the hopes of leaving the business to Raja's daughter and son.

Episode 36: Put This Fire Out

Jun 4, 2023 · 43m

Jon tries to save a firehouse-themed bar outside of Boise, Idaho and confronts an owner with excuses for everything.

Season 8 FAQ

Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.

When did Bar Rescue Season 8 premiere?

Bar Rescue Season 8 premiered on May 2, 2021.

How many episodes are in Bar Rescue Season 8?

Bar Rescue Season 8 has 37 episodes.

What is the first episode of Bar Rescue Season 8?

The season opens with Season 8 Episode 1, "Two Tickets to Paradise Cantina". It aired on May 2, 2021.

Go to Season 8 Episode 1

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