The BEST episodes of Restaurant: Impossible season 9

Every episode of Restaurant: Impossible season 9, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Restaurant: Impossible season 9!

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: 4/7/2024Network: Food NetworkStatus: Ended
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Drama at Momma's
star
8.17
6 votes

#1 - Drama at Momma's

Season 9 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/24/2014

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.

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Military: Impossible
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8.08
12 votes

#2 - Military: Impossible

Season 9 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/17/2014

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.

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Spicing Things Up
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7.86
7 votes

#3 - Spicing Things Up

Season 9 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/10/2014

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.

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Bowling: Impossible
star
7.69
13 votes

#4 - Bowling: Impossible

Season 9 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/6/2014

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.

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Culture Clash
star
7.57
14 votes

#5 - Culture Clash

Season 9 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/30/2014

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.

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Fork in the Road
star
7.56
9 votes

#6 - Fork in the Road

Season 9 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/23/2014

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.

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No Laughing Matter
star
7.40
10 votes

#7 - No Laughing Matter

Season 9 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/27/2014

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.

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Golf: Impossible
star
7.00
2 votes

#8 - Golf: Impossible

Season 9 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/13/2014

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.

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Paradise: Impossible
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7.00
1 votes

#9 - Paradise: Impossible

Season 9 - Episode 11 - Aired 10/6/2014

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.

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Take It Or Leave It
star
6.00
1 votes

#10 - Take It Or Leave It

Season 9 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/3/2014

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.

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An Abundance of Emotions
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6.00
1 votes

#11 - An Abundance of Emotions

Season 9 - Episode 12 - Aired 10/13/2014

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.

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Holy Cow!
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0.00
0 votes

#12 - Holy Cow!

Season 9 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/20/2014

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.

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Recipe for Disaster
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0.00
0 votes

#13 - Recipe for Disaster

Season 9 - Episode 13 - Aired 11/3/2014

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.

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