The BEST episodes of Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares season 1

Every episode of Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares season 1!

Gordon Ramsay attempts to transform struggling restaurants with his own menu of extremely frank and forthright advice. The heat is on - and this chef's not mincing any words...

Last Updated: 2/8/2025Network: Channel 4Status: Ended
Moore Place
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7.75
252 votes

#1 - Moore Place

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/18/2004

Ramsay visits Moore Place in Esher where joint owners Nick Whitehouse and Richard Hodgson are trying to create a profitable business.

Directors: Christine Hall
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Bonapartes
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7.55
310 votes

#2 - Bonapartes

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/27/2004

Gordon Ramsay visits Bonapartes in Silsden, West Yorkshire. The head chef specialises in 'fine dining', but Ramsay discovers the true skills of the wannabe TV chef when he tastes his food and vomits.

Directors: Christine Hall
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The Walnut Tree Inn
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7.48
234 votes

#3 - The Walnut Tree Inn

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/11/2004

Gordon Ramsay meets Francesco Mattioli, the owner of The Walnut Tree Inn in South Wales, who needs his help.

Directors: Christine Hall
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The Glass House
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7.44
280 votes

#4 - The Glass House

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/4/2004

The venue is The Glass House in Ambleside, where Ramsay finds owner Neil Farrell close to tears as another Saturday night turns into a nightmare.

Directors: Christine Hall
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