About this season
What happens in the food world when a bad employee starts to take down an otherwise thriving establishment or when restaurant owners suspect someone of not doing their job appropriately? They call in the Mystery Diners. These undercover operatives go into restaurants, bars and food service establishments with hidden cameras to find out what's really going on when the boss isn't around.
Episodes (11)
1. Street Vendor Violation
Aired 4 November 2015 • 21 min
Lackluster dinner sales and a dip in bottle service concern the owners of "Supperclub" in Los Angeles, who, after contacting Charles and his team for help, become aware that some of their staff are using a street vendor to line their pockets.
2. From Russia Without Love
Aired 11 November 2015 • 21 min
An elaborate con is uncovered, when Charles and his team investigate a Russian chef, on behalf of an aspiring restaurateur, who's thinking about becoming his business partner.
3. Steals on Wheels
Aired 18 November 2015 • 21 min
The owner of a meal-delivery service wants Charles to investigate several complaints from customers, which leads to the discovery of a big problem inside her kitchen.
4. Secondhand Scam
Aired 25 November 2015 • 21 min
A seller of kitchen supplies asks Charles Stiles for help, after his customers find food inside the factory-sealed appliances they just purchased, which leads to the discovery of a large-scale scam operation.
5. Unhappy Holidays
Aired 2 December 2015 • 21 min
A decline in sales every holiday season is investigated by Charles and the team, during an undercover operation at "Smokin' Barrel" in Hoboken, New Jersey, which turns up a suspicious sidewalk solicitor.
6. Comic Book Caper
Aired 30 December 2015 • 21 min
The owner of a comic book-themed restaurant in Brooklyn discovers an employee is abusing their powers for evil.
7. Vicious Valets
Aired 13 January 2016 • 21 min
Complaints about a Brooklyn restaurant's valet service prompt an undercover investigation, during which an unauthorized car wash is discovered.
10. Tables Turned
Aired 27 January 2016 • 21 min
In this special episode of Mystery Diners, Charles Stiles and his undercover team risk it all to bust the boss! For the first time ever, the sting is conducted from inside the restaurant to see if the horrifying accusations against the boss are true.
11. Hot Meat
Aired 30 March 2016 • 21 min
After receiving deals that are too good to be true, Tony, the owner of Rivoli's in Tom's River, N.J., believes his new meat purveyor is selling him stolen goods. Charles Stiles sends in Mystery Diner Danny, who has trouble infiltrating the restaurant staff.
12. Rigged Rental
Aired 6 April 2016 • 21 min
The owner of Nashville Street Tacos and The Stillery in Nashville, believes his part-time apartment above his restaurant is being used while he's out of town.
13. Crooked Contest
Aired 20 April 2016 • 21 min
Rose and Tom of Belcourt Taps in Nashville contact Charles Stiles for help after hearing rumors that their songwriting contest is rigged.