Bar Rescue

10 Best Episodes of Bar Rescue - Season 7

Bar Rescue is a popular show that first aired on Paramount Network in 2011. Hosted by Jon Taffer, the show follows him as he helps transform struggling bars into profitable businesses. This has been a long-running series with nine total seasons, and viewers have been treated to some great episodes over the years. If you're looking for the best episodes of Bar Rescue, here are a few that are highly ranked.

The first episode to consider is the two-part Season 3 premiere. In this episode, Jon Taffer helps a failing bar in Las Vegas, Nevada. He has to face some tough decisions, as well as dealing with the drama that comes with a failing business. This episode is highly rated by viewers, as it sets the tone for the rest of the season.

Another great episode is Season 5's "The Greek Odyssey." In this episode, Jon visits a Greek-themed bar in Florida. He has to deal with a difficult owner and her strict guidelines while trying to turn the business around. This episode is considered one of the best due to the unique setting and the challenge of dealing with a stubborn owner.

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Bar Rescue - S7E1

#15 - Sactown Going Down (Season 7 - Episode 1)

T-Pain and Jon Taffer travel to historic Old Town Sacramento to resurrect an owner haunted by the ghosts of his past, as well as his failures as an owner.

The episode was rated 7.54 from 87 votes.

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#14 - Life's a Beach (Season 7 - Episode 6)

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Jon is brought in to save The Sandbar in Albuquerque, New Mexico, but before he can save the failing beach-themed bar, he has to figure out who the actual owner is first.

The episode was rated 7.56 from 62 votes.

Bar Rescue - S7E12

#13 - Bottoms Up, Going Down (Season 7 - Episode 12)

Jon arrives at Bottoms Up to discover a staff running wild, a manager lacking courage to control his staff, and an owner ready to sell her bar.

The episode was rated 7.60 from 60 votes.

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#12 - Taken for Granted (Season 7 - Episode 7)

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The Grant Bar & Lounge - Tracy, CA * Jon goes to Northern California to save The Grant Bar for a know-it-all owner who blames everybody but himself for the failures of his establishment.

The episode was rated 7.63 from 59 votes.

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#11 - Fear and Molding on Pineapple Hill (Season 7 - Episode 14)

In this episode of Bar Rescue, Jon Taffer visits Pineapple Hill to help an owner who is struggling to take charge of her own bar. The owner, who is crippled by a fear of failure and change, is unable to take control of the bar and its explosive chef. Through his expertise, Jon works to help the owner tackle her fear and take ownership of her bar.

Jon employs a combination of strategies to help the owner overcome her fear. He begins by introducing her to the concept of change and how it can help her grow and improve her business. He then shows her the importance of taking ownership of the bar, and how having a clear vision and goal can help her succeed. Through his guidance, the owner is able to gain confidence in her abilities and take control of her bar.

The episode was rated 7.72 from 58 votes.

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#10 - Raging Turkey (Season 7 - Episode 10)

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In this episode of Bar Rescue, Jon Taffer heads to Kalaveraz Cocina-Cantina in Escondido, CA, to help the owner who is in over his head. The troubles of the bar are made apparent when Jon finds that the owner has resorted to not paying his staff.

Jon sets out to rescue the bar to make it a success again, and in order to do so, he has to address the issues of the bar, such as the financial troubles. He also works to make the bar more appealing to customers by giving it a new look. He also works to improve the quality of the food and drinks served at the bar to make it a place that customers want to come back to. By the end of the episode, Jon helps to restore Kalaveraz Cocina-Cantina to its former glory and ensures that the owner is on the right track to success.

The episode was rated 7.72 from 58 votes.

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#9 - Breaking Brandon (Season 7 - Episode 3)

In the episode Breaking Brandon of Bar Rescue, a man is on the brink of a meltdown and four days away from closing his dream bar. After emptying his sick mother's life savings, Brandon is desperate for help and is in need of a miracle to save his bar. Fortunately, Jon Taffer, a renowned bar and restaurant consultant and host of Bar Rescue arrives to lend a helping hand.

Jon and his team assess the bar to understand the root cause of the problem. After analyzing the bar, Jon quickly realizes that Brandon has been running the bar all wrong and is spending too much money on the wrong things. Jon then offers his expertise to help Brandon turn things around by implementing new strategies and changes to the bar. With the help of Jon and his team, Brandon is able to make the necessary changes to keep his bar open and regain his mother's life savings.

The episode was rated 7.73 from 78 votes.

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#8 - Still Bill (Season 7 - Episode 4)

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Jon Taffer is in Midvale, Utah to help Bill, the owner of The Union, turn his bar around. Bill is in over $500,000 debt and is lacking the knowledge and skills to help and guide his staff. With the help of Jon and his team, they will try to help him become a better bar owner and put The Union back on the path to success.

Throughout the episode, Jon and his team will give Bill the tools to help him become a better bar owner and to bring The Union back to its former glory. From teaching Bill the basics of bartending, to helping him create a more efficient and profitable business plan, Jon and his team are determined to help him turn things around. Not only that, they will also give him a much-needed makeover to help create a new and improved atmosphere. With the help of Jon and his team, Bill and The Union can get back to being the successful bar it once was.

The episode was rated 7.75 from 63 votes.

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#7 - Beast Rescue (Season 7 - Episode 9)

In this episode of Bar Rescue, Jon Taffer travels to Oakland, CA, to help Marshawn Lynch turn around his bar, Rob Ben's. As an NFL star, Marshawn is used to the spotlight, but running a business is a whole new ballgame. Marshawn has been treating his staff like family, but Jon quickly learns that he needs to start treating them more like a team.

Jon helps Marshawn understand the importance of having a clear chain of command, as well as setting up efficient systems and processes. He also stresses the importance of providing proper training and recognizing hard work. With his help, Marshawn learns the essential components of running a successful business. Ultimately, Rob Ben's begins to thrive and Marshawn finds the balance between treating his staff like family and like a team.

The episode was rated 7.76 from 55 votes.

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#6 - Gutterball! (Season 7 - Episode 2)

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In the episode Gutterball! of the show Bar Rescue, retired Vietnam vet Paul purchased a bar and bowling center as a tribute to his father. However, his business is on the brink of failure and his family’s legacy is in danger of being lost forever. This episode follows Paul’s journey as he attempts to save his business from sinking into the gutter.

This episode is sure to tug on the heartstrings of viewers as Paul struggles to keep his father’s dream alive. As he faces a number of challenges, viewers can expect to learn a lot about the power of resilience and persistence. With the help of Bar Rescue, Paul could be able to turn his business around and make his father proud.

The episode was rated 7.79 from 72 votes.

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#5 - The Gaslamp Redemption (Season 7 - Episode 15)

The Gaslamp Redemption is an episode of the hit show Bar Rescue that follows the struggles of a bar owner who is fighting cancer and his always-tense manager who are trying to keep their bar from closing down in San Diego's Gaslamp District. The bar has been a staple of the area for years, but with its owner's health declining and the tense relationship between the owner and manager, it seemed like the bar was doomed.

Jon Taffer of Bar Rescue comes to the rescue in this episode. He is determined to help the owner and manager of the bar to put their differences aside and find a way to save the bar. With Taffer's help, they are able to make the changes necessary to turn the bar around, and the bar is saved from closing. The episode is a great lesson in the power of teamwork and perseverance in the face of adversity.

The episode was rated 7.82 from 28 votes.

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#4 - A Silver Dollar Saved Is a Silver Dollar Earned (Season 7 - Episode 13)

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In the episode of Bar Rescue, A Silver Dollar Saved Is a Silver Dollar Earned, Jon Taffer visits the Silver Dollar in Chula Vista, CA. The bar is owned by a father and son, but the unresolved tensions between them have lead to operational issues and neglect. Jon is tasked with helping to solve the issues in the bar and get the owners to work together.

In this episode, Jon must get to the root of the problem between the father and son. He will have to help the owners find a way to work together in order to save their bar. Jon will also need to find a way to help them improve the bar's operations and get it back on track. With Jon's help, the owners may be able to turn their bar around and make it a success.

The episode was rated 7.83 from 52 votes.

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#3 - The Mother of All Failures (Season 7 - Episode 16)

In this episode of Bar Rescue, Jon Taffer heads to Phoenix, AZ to help a veteran bar owner who's borrowed money from her entire family to fund her failing business. Despite her best intentions, the bar is struggling and the owner is struggling to keep her business afloat.

Jon visits the bar to assess the situation and finds that the bar is in need of a complete overhaul. He discovers that the owner has been borrowing money from her family and is unable to keep up with the financial obligations that come with running a bar. With Jon's help, the owner is able to make changes to the bar that will help bring in more customers and make the business more profitable. Jon also helps the owner get her finances in order so she can start paying back her family.

This episode of Bar Rescue highlights the importance of proper financial management when running a business. It also shows how even experienced bar owners can find themselves in financial trouble if they don't manage their money wisely. With Jon's help, the bar owner is able to turn her business around and start paying back her family. This episode proves that with the right guidance, even the most difficult business challenges can be overcome.

The episode was rated 7.87 from 46 votes.

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#2 - Come Home to Roost (Season 7 - Episode 8)

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In the episode of Bar Rescue titled "Come Home to Roost," Jon Taffer helps an inexperienced bar owner who made the mistake of hiring a hard-partying manager with no industry knowledge to run her bar. The bar, Broadway Club, is located in Tooele, Utah and is in dire need of help. Jon is called in to give the bar a much needed makeover and provide the owner with the knowledge and resources she needs to make her bar successful.

Throughout the episode, Jon helps the owner understand the importance of proper bar management and guides her through the process of training her staff, improving the bar's atmosphere, and revamping the menu. He also helps her come to terms with the fact that her hard-partying manager is not the right person to manage her bar and that she needs to find someone more experienced and knowledgeable. By the end of the episode, the bar is on its way to becoming more successful, thanks to Jon's help.

The episode was rated 7.90 from 60 votes.

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#1 - Saving Post 6216 (Season 7 - Episode 5)

In "Saving Post 6216," Jon Taffer sets out to save a struggling Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) post in Albuquerque, New Mexico. As the post is close to his heart, he is determined to boost membership and raise funds to help keep it afloat. During his visit, Jon helps the team assess the conditions of the post, evaluate their current operation, and develop methods for attracting new members. He also works with the team to create a plan for increasing revenue, as well as improving the overall environment of the post to make it more inviting to both veterans and civilians.

Jon is passionate about helping the VFW post because he knows that it is a vital community resource. He wants to make sure that the post has the support it needs to provide assistance to those in need. He works to create an atmosphere that is inclusive and welcoming for everyone, and encourages the team to come up with ways to reach out to potential members and make them feel welcome. He also helps the team assess the post's finances and come up with ways to increase revenue, such as hosting fundraisers and special events.

The episode was rated 7.95 from 64 votes.

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