About this season
Chef Ramsay attempts to do the impossible: turn one ordinary and empty restaurant into the most popular, sought-after venue in town. There's no time for polite small talk as he embarks on his mission to turn around the fortunes of each restaurant in just one week and save them from their living nightmares.
Episodes (16)
1. La Galleria 33, Part One
Aired 26 October 2012 • 44 min
Located in the heart of the historic North End of Boston, and run by sister-duo Rita and Lisa, this Italian restaurant has proven to be a financial disaster, spiraling these sisters into a deep state of denial. From their hostile attitudes towards their staff and customers, to the tasteless recipes they serve, Chef Ramsay realizes these owners have lost control. Find out if Ramsay can take on these stubborn sisters.
2. La Galleria 33, Part Two
7.0Aired 2 November 2012 • 44 min
Located in the heart of the historic North End of Boston, and run by sister-duo Rita and Lisa, this Italian restaurant has proven to be a financial disaster, spiraling these sisters into a deep state of denial. From their hostile attitudes towards their staff and customers, to the tasteless recipes they serve, Chef Ramsay realizes these owners have lost control. Find out if Ramsay can take on these stubborn sisters.
3. Mama Maria's
7.0Aired 9 November 2012 • 44 min
Chef Ramsay heads to Mama Maria's in Brooklyn. This Italian restaurant and pizzeria was passed down from mother to son more than 25 years ago, but has proven to be more of a burden than a family gem. The owner is exhausted from trying to make ends meet for his family, which in turn has taken a toll on the staff, food and overall performance of the restaurant. Chef Ramsay is disgusted to find 12 freezers filled with rancid and inedible pre-made meals and he reaches his breaking point when one diner needs an ambulance after eating a defrosted piece of seafood. When Chef Ramsay levels with this owner, he leaves him in tears. Find out if Ramsay's push was enough to wake this owner and save his family and restaurant.
4. Ms. Jean's Southern Cuisine
6.5Aired 16 November 2012 • 44 min
Ramsay heads to Pennsylvania's Ms. Jean's Southern Cuisine.
5. Barefoot Bob's
7.0Aired 7 December 2012 • 44 min
Ramsay goes to Massachusetts to help a married couple improve their restaurant, Barefoot Bob's.
6. Revisited No. 1
6.5Aired 14 December 2012 • 44 min
Chef Ramsay checks on the status of Cafe Hon, Chiarella's, and Leone's to see if they heeded his advice.
7. Olde Hitching Post
6.5Aired 25 January 2013 • 44 min
Chef Ramsay heads to the historical Olde Hitching Post in Hanson, MA, where he faces off with stubborn owner Tom. In 2005, Tom bought the eatery for his oldest daughter, Andrea - yet more than seven years later, he still refuses to let her have any control. Andrea, manager Janice and the rest of the staff are tired of his controlling ways, but Tom makes no apologies for his motto, "my way is the only way." Owning two other prosperous restaurants, Tom cannot seem to figure out what the recipe for success is in this restaurant. Find out if Chef Ramsay can revive this restaurant and put an end to the father-daughter feud .
8. Levanti's Italian Restaurant
7.0Aired 1 February 2013 • 44 min
Ramsay tries to help a bickering brother and sister whose Beaver, Pa., restaurant Levanti's is failing.
9. Sam's Mediterranean Kabob Room
6.5Aired 15 February 2013 • 44 min
Ramsay travels to Sam's Mediterranean Kabob Room in Monrovia, Calif., where the owner has only been able to keep his own children on as employees.
10. Nino's Italian Restaurant
6.0Aired 22 February 2013 • 44 min
A well-liked, retired couple ask Ramsay to help their son, who has taken over their restaurant, Nino's, in Long Beach, Calif.
11. Mill Street Bistro, Part 1
7.3Aired 1 March 2013 • 44 min
Ramsay visits Mill Street Bistro in Ohio to try to turn the eatery around; the restaurant's owner acts like a dictator and has trouble listening to others' viewpoints.
12. Mill Street Bistro, Part 2
7.3Aired 8 March 2013 • 44 min
Chef Ramsay continues his work at the Mill Street Bistro Bar in Ohio, trying to get the obstinate owner to make a major attitude adjustment.
13. Yanni's
7.0Aired 15 March 2013 • 44 min
Chef Ramsay heads to Seattle to help Peter make some much-needed changes to his Greek restaurant, Yanni's.
14. Prohibition Grille
7.0Aired 26 April 2013 • 44 min
Ramsay travels to The Prohibition Grille in Everett, Wash., to help its inexperienced owner.
15. Chappy's
6.7Aired 3 May 2013 • 44 min
Gordon travels to Nashville, Tenn., to help the owners of Chappy's turn their restaurant around.
16. Amy's Baking Company
8.2Aired 10 May 2013 • 44 min
Ramsay travels to Scottsdale, Ariz., to help the owners of Amy's Baking Company.