Robert Irvine
Self
Restaurant: Impossible (2011)
Season 9
Chef Robert Irvine tries to turn around restaurants across America that are facing an impending demise if things don't improve. With a $10,000 budget and two days to work, Irvine uses his creativity and resourcefulness to turn the eatery's fortunes around.
Released Jan. 19, 2011
Episode 42 min
2+
Genres: Reality, Reality TV
Keywords: tmdb.restaurant, tmdb.nevozmozhnoe, tmdb.restoran, imdb.budget, imdb.deadline, imdb.restaurant-makeover, imdb.transformation + 4 more, imdb.non-fiction, imdb.restaurant, imdb.chef, imdb.two-word-title
Watch Providers: Hulu, Food Network, Food Network, Spectrum On Demand, Discovery + + 5 more, Discovery+ Amazon Channel, HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Philo, YouTube TV
Production Companies: Marc Summers Productions
Network: Food Network
Country: United States
Languages:
English,
Spanish
S9E1 - Fork in the Road
A friendship is falling apart over the struggles of the 3-year-old "Fork Diner" in Calhoun, Georgia, which chef Robert Irvine deems unsuccessful because of boring food, a lack of cleanliness and a staff that's disinterested.
July 23, 2014, midnight
S9E2 - Culture Clash
A restaurant in Atlanta has the false reputation of being strictly for Muslims, which is keeping potential customers away. Another challenge Robert faces is the owner, whose experience in catering isn't translating into running this business. Also: A fight breaks out amongst the design team and the makeover is put in jeopardy.
July 30, 2014, midnight
S9E3 - Bowling: Impossible
Paul's Bar and Bowling in Paterson, N.J., a family-owned neighborhood staple since 1929, needs help getting out of an 8-year slump. In order to succeed, Robert tries to take the business into the 21st century, beginning with a total design overhaul.
Aug. 6, 2014, midnight
S9E4 - Golf: Impossible
The Pomona Golf and Country Club in Egg Harbor City, N.J., is a nine-hole golf course and clubhouse that has been run by three cousins for the past decade. With few changes to the clubhouse in its 45 years, a lack of new and younger clients has prevented this business from turning a profit, straining the owners' relationships in the process. Chef Robert Irvine is tasked with coming up with a whole new business plan to get these owners' heads out of the sand.
Aug. 13, 2014, midnight
S9E5 - Holy Cow!
The divorced owners of the Country Cow Restaurant and Bar in Campton, N.H., are on their best behavior for Robert's visit, but the staff and behind-the-scenes footage reveal that animosity between the couple is a problem that needs his uttermost attention.
Aug. 20, 2014, midnight
S9E6 - No Laughing Matter
Robert deals with an owner who fancies himself a stand-up comedian and is more focused on telling jokes to customers than paying attention to the quality of food he's serving at Uncle Andy's Diner in Portland, Maine.
Aug. 27, 2014, midnight
S9E7 - Take It or Leave It
Robert offers to buy El Bistro in Titusville, Pa., after the owner, a single mother of four with a love of cooking, asks for help turning around her failing restaurant.
Sept. 3, 2014, midnight
S9E8 - Spicing Things Up
Robert deals with clueless owners, a scantily-clad waitstaff and $300,000 in debt when he arrives at Spicy Bar and Grill in Falls Church, Va. Also: A new chef needs to be hired.
Sept. 10, 2014, midnight
S9E9 - Military: Impossible
Robert travels to Fort Bragg, N.C., on a mission to breath new life into the Green Beret Club, one of the only full-service restaurants on the post. Among the challenges he faces is finding a way to keep tradition alive while making some necessary changes.
Sept. 17, 2014, midnight
S9E10 - Drama at Momma's
Robert deals with feuding sisters at "Mamma Lucrezia's" in Bellefonte, Pa., which despite excellent food coming from the kitchen, is losing $1000s a month and faces competition from a nearby Italian restaurant, owned by their brother.
Sept. 24, 2014, midnight
S9E11 - Paradise: Impossible
Robert Irvine is in South Padre Island to help the Padre Rita Grill. The grill has both food and music, but they're not doing either very well. Robert must overhaul the tacky decor and get the owners focused on the bottom line.
Oct. 6, 2014, midnight
S9E12 - An Abundance of Emotions
Robert offers help to the owner of Abudanza Restaurant in Wilbraham, Mass., a proud man with years of executive chef experience, but who is burnt out from the demands of the job and caring for a sick child.
Oct. 13, 2014, midnight
S9E13 - Recipe for Disaster
Robert Irvine deals with an explosive family that's about to implode while trying to keep Papa C's Eastside Cafe in Fairport, N.Y., in business. Included: The owner and his three sons play the "blame game" rather than do their jobs; inches of grease and grime need to be removed before the restaurant can be reopened.
Nov. 3, 2014, midnight
Network: Food Network
Episode Runtime: 42 min.
Season Runtime: 10729 min.
Released: Jan. 19, 2011
Last Air Date: April 6, 2023, midnight
Status: Canceled
Certification: TV-G / 2+
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