The BEST episodes of Restaurant: Impossible season 12
Every episode of Restaurant: Impossible season 12, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Restaurant: Impossible season 12!
After combating countless "impossible dinners," Chef Robert Irvine faces a daunting new challenge: save America’s most desperate restaurants from impending failure in just two days with only $10,000. In his new prime-time Food Network series, Restaurant: Impossible, Robert uses creativity and resourcefulness along with a lot of muscle in his fight to rescue these restaurants and give hope to the owners and their employees. Day one of the extreme mission begins with a thorough business assessment as Robert launches the restaurant into full service, closely observes the staff and kitchen, and determines their weakest spots. Then, he springs into action by updating the menu, retraining the staff and implementing aesthetic changes with the help of his design team. To ensure a packed house for the grand re-opening at the end of day two, Robert hits the streets to tell the community about the improved restaurant. Will the ruthless schedule, tight budget and ambitious task overcome Robert’s lofty goals, or will this tall order result in restaurant triumph?
#1 - Ambush: Eyes on the Surprise
Season 12 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/5/2015
The owner of a bar and grill in Crestwood, Ill., which hasn't turned a profit in the eight months it has been open, is also in danger of losing her husband due to the strain her failing business has put on her marriage. When Robert arrives unannounced, he has to deal with a furious bar manager, big-time financial problems and an unexpected theft.
#2 - Ambush: Special Delivery
Season 12 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/17/2015
For his next mission, Chef Robert Irvine heads to La Casa Bianca in Whitehouse Station, N.J. to give the owner, Paul, the surprise of a lifetime. Paul's daughter, Megan, reached out to Robert for help after noticing the restaurant floundering and her father losing his passion for the business. It's up to Robert to help reignite Paul's fire and get him back in the game!
#3 - Ambush: Fight to the Finish
Season 12 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/19/2015
Chef Robert Irvine is headed to New Kensington, Pa. to ambush Stacey, the owner of Stella's Dine-Inn Restaurant. Stacey's daughter reached out after witnessing constant, out-of-control fighting between her mother, who is desperate to keep the restaurant going in her late husband's memory, and her brother, Dom, who serves as the main cook. Robert must work hard to help this family from being torn apart while also facing design struggles with the very large restaurant space. Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/restaurant-impossible/episodes.html?oc=linkback
#4 - Ambush: Son Sneak Attack
Season 12 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/29/2015
The owners of Lake Arrowhead Sports Grill in Blue Jay, Cal., receive a surprise visit from Robert, which was arranged by their son, who's concerned that after five years the business is failing, along with his parents' marriage and his mom's health.
#5 - Ambush: Facing Fears
Season 12 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/3/2015
Chef Robert Irvine is called to the Cape Horn Family Restaurant in Red Lion, Pa. after receiving a plea for help from the owner Joni's husband, Barry. Joni is having trouble paying the bills and has lost control of her staff, but after Robert installs hidden cameras he realizes it's Joni herself who needs work. As Robert navigates a rollercoaster of emotions with Joni, he aims to help her face her fears and repair her self-confidence in order to change her staff and, more importantly, herself.
#6 - Ambush: Breakfast Break-In
Season 12 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/22/2015
In the Season 12 premiere, Robert leads a surprise makeover ambush of Theresa's Restaurant in Bradenton, Fla. Once there, he realizes the owner is her own worst enemy by being a micromanager. Also: He faces a kitchen staff mutiny and some design challenges.
#7 - Ambush: Stay... Or Go?
Season 12 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/12/2015
Chef Robert Irvine heads to Ellendale's Restaurant in Nashville after former employees reach out for help. The restaurant has become rundown, and owner Julie's management style has left the staff frustrated and unmotivated. The employees see the potential in this historic Nashville staple, but Julie isn't the type to ask for help and is worried about how being on TV will affect her restaurant's reputation. Time is ticking away, so Robert begins to worry: will she let him stay and help, or will she make him go?