The BEST episodes of Restaurant: Impossible season 19

Every episode of Restaurant: Impossible season 19, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Restaurant: Impossible season 19!

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?

Last Updated: 1/10/2024Network: Food NetworkStatus: Ended
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Big Trouble in Tennessee
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8.54
13 votes

#1 - Big Trouble in Tennessee

Season 19 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/1/2021

Big Tom's Backyard Grill and Bar in Cleveland, Tenn., has turned from a dream into a nightmare, and it's costing owners Tom and Sabrina their marriage. With Tom on the brink of another heart attack, Robert Irvine has 48 hours to help him change his ways so he can be the husband and leader that the restaurant needs to survive.

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Irish Eyes Are Frowning
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8.25
12 votes

#2 - Irish Eyes Are Frowning

Season 19 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/8/2021

Katie has bitten off more than she can chew at Grille No. 13 in Waldorf, Md. She's $350,000 in debt and has no time to spend with her infant daughter. Robert Irvine must teach Katie to work smarter if he's going to save this Irish pub and help her reclaim her time with her baby.

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Soul Food in the Dark
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8.17
6 votes

#3 - Soul Food in the Dark

Season 19 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/15/2021

At Soul Food in the Park in York, Penn., owner Audra makes up for her lack of knowledge and confidence by yelling at her husband. Robert Irvine and his team race the clock to completely renovate her rundown building and help Audra overcome her anger issues to save both her restaurant and her marriage.

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Sub Shop SOS
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7.92
12 votes

#4 - Sub Shop SOS

Season 19 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/10/2021

Robert Irvine visits Spring Hill, Fla., where Turnpike's Rest Stop is suffering due to a communication breakdown between the owner and her daughter, and their oversized subs are the root of financial troubles. Then Robert returns to Glendora, Calif., to check on T. Phillip's, whose owner struggled with confidence, leadership and crippling debt.

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Restoring a Reputation
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7.87
15 votes

#5 - Restoring a Reputation

Season 19 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/17/2021

At Deraney's Two City Tavern in small-town Barnesville, Ga., owner Christopher is losing his family home, his restaurant and his reputation. Robert Irvine must help him understand his business, change his work ethic and make amends to his staff and community in order to save his restaurant.

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Resentment on the Bayou
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7.83
12 votes

#6 - Resentment on the Bayou

Season 19 - Episode 11 - Aired 7/29/2021

Greg and Janice, the married owners of On The Bayou in Milwaukee, Wis., can't stop fighting, and it's destroying their restaurant and relationship, leaving them with nothing but debt and resentment. Robert Irvine must redefine their roles and rekindle their relationship to save their livelihood.

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The Sinking Ship Inn
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7.82
11 votes

#7 - The Sinking Ship Inn

Season 19 - Episode 10 - Aired 7/22/2021

Ship Inn, a fine dining restaurant in Exton, Penn., has veered completely off course and is sinking under the owner Michael's overbearing management style and $895,000 of debt. Robert Irvine has 48 hours to overcome Michael's resistance to change and repair his fractured relationships in order to right the Ship Inn.

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R.E.S.P.E.C.T.
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7.73
11 votes

#8 - R.E.S.P.E.C.T.

Season 19 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/27/2021

Robert Irvine travels to Tampa, FL, to check out Mr. B's Southern Kitchen and finds a failing restaurant that is tearing siblings Ninkia and Calvin apart

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The Dutiful Son
star
7.70
10 votes

#9 - The Dutiful Son

Season 19 - Episode 12 - Aired 8/12/2021

Robert Irvine travels to Milwaukee where owner Abel runs Mexican Village, a Tex-Mex restaurant. Purchased as a gift for his mother and grandfather, it's drowning in debt and destroying his relationship with his children. Robert must help Abel to make some hard choices to save his restaurant and his family.

A Friendship in Peril
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7.67
12 votes

#10 - A Friendship in Peril

Season 19 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/24/2021

Robert Irvine has to save more than a restaurant at J's in Waveland, Miss. Owners Louis and Jeff are months from losing everything, including their friendship of 40 years. Robert has to teach them how to run a restaurant and help mend their relationship if they're going to have any chance of saving their business and their lifelong friendship.

Delusions of Grandeur
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7.47
15 votes

#11 - Delusions of Grandeur

Season 19 - Episode 13 - Aired 8/19/2021

In Orland Park, Ill., brothers Yaser and Nader are close to losing their French bistro, Gaston's. They blame the competition for their restaurant's failures, and Robert Irvine must convince these delusional owners to transform their business and accept reality or their fantasy will end in bankruptcy.

The Sinking Anchor
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7.38
13 votes

#12 - The Sinking Anchor

Season 19 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/20/2021

Robert ventures to Louisville, TN, to help the owner of The Anchor.

Floundering Fish House
star
7.31
16 votes

#13 - Floundering Fish House

Season 19 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/3/2021

Robert Irvine visits Z Fish House in landlocked Loudon, Tenn., where the owner, Ed, needs a life preserver. Robert helps Ed rediscover his passion and lead his staff to success. Then Robert returns to Chattanooga, Tenn., and checks in at Blue Orleans, where the owners' divorce was derailing their restaurant business.