Season 9
Episode Guide
Deadliest Kitchen
S9
E1
Jon heads to Gilbert, Arizona to help an owner who has dedicated her life to a bar that has a dangerously dirty kitchen and an untrained bar staff.
Wildkats Wild Collapse
S9
E2
In Jacksonville, Florida, Jon Taffer aims to rescue a bar that is suffering from a severe identity crisis and lack of leadership.
Jason's Last Call
S9
E3
Jon heads to Fountain Hills, Arizona to help a married couple protect their investment in a bar that is being run into the ground by their friend and business partner.
A Drunk, a Fruitfly, and a Knight Walk Into a Bar
S9
E4
Jon Taffer sends legendary mixologist, Phil Wills to rescue a filthy bar in Oxnard, California and help a newlywed couple realize their dreams.
Low Five Dive
S9
E5
Jon Taffer attempts to rescue a bar in Tucson, Arizona whose owner has let the bar fall into disrepair despite the efforts of her skilled staff.
Missing the Marc
S9
E6
Jon Taffer heads to St. Augustine, Florida to help a military vet rescue his struggling bar amidst poor sales and an unruly staff.
My Brother's Barkeeper
S9
E7
In Banning, California, a failing bar has caused a major rift between a brother and sister and Jon Taffer must find a way to help them repair the damage.
A Perla in the Rough
S9
E8
Jon sends hospitality protégé, Dustin Drai, to Glendale, Arizona to rescue a local institution whose current owner is treating the bar as his personal hangout and giving away free drinks.
Losing the Playoffs
S9
E9
Jon heads to Palm Desert to help rescue a 20 year old bar that has failed to ever make a profit while navigating a complicated web of relationships.
Friends Without Benefits
S9
E10
In Downey, Jon tasks Phil Wills to help an iconic live music venue get back on its feet after years of neglect and mismanagement.
Boca Re-Tune
S9
E11
Jon Taffer rescues a bar in Boca Raton, FL whose owner is failing to achieve the same success he found in the music industry as he is in the bar.
CSI: Los Cocos
S9
E12
Jon Taffer sends Ashish Alfred to Port St. Lucie, Florida to help three brothers save a bar they bought with no knowledge or experience of how to run it.
From Camo to Cocktail
S9
E13
Jon comes to the rescue of a nearly 100 year old VFW Post that was decimated from Covid and struggles to hang on amidst a dwindling membership and decaying building.
Thank You For (Not) Smoking
S9
E14
Jon Taffer heads to Margate, FL to fix a dive bar whose owners have not changed anything in the bar for over 20 years - including their smoking policy.
Inland Tavern, Underwater
S9
E15
Jon Taffer sends his long-time expert, Phil Wills to lead the rescue of a bar in San Marcos, California that is suffering from an identity crisis.
Dancing Dreams Dashed
S9
E16
Jon Taffer heads to Port St. Lucie, FL to help two partners save their failing bar, regain their confidence, and learn how to properly run a business.
Mis-Steaks Were Made
S9
E17
Jon appoints hospitality expert Dustin Drai to Apache Junction, Arizona to rescue a small town bar whose owners have no experience in operations, design, or service.
Feels Bad at Philgoods
S9
E18
For his 250th rescue, Jon Taffer heads to Pompano Beach, FL to help a seasoned bar veteran fix his family issues so that he can take a step closer to retirement.
Long Island Mess
S9
E19
Jon Taffer sends Phil Wills and Danny Trejo to Houston, TX to rescue a business whose owner prefers to drink in the bar while his retired wife is left to pick up the pieces.
Lost in the Sauce
S9
E20
Jon Taffer attempts to rescue a bar in Kingwood, TX whose owners have neglected both the business and the staff over the last several years.
Till the Wagon Wheels Fall Off
S9
E21
Jon Taffer sends Phil Wills & Danny Trejo to Cleveland, TX to help a pair of friends rescue their bar and their friendship amidst family fights and dying cockroaches.
Midtown Slump
S9
E22
Jon Taffer needs to rescue a failing bar in Houston, TX whose owner turned his life upside down to buy a bar near an ailing lifelong friend.
Jimmy Meet World
S9
E23
Jon Taffer heads to Kenosha, WI to rescue a long-standing bar whose owner has failed to update the business over the past 30 years.
Lights Out in the Harbor
S9
E24
A historic bar in Sheboygan, WI faces closure because of an owner with a bad attitude whose staff is afraid to speak out against him.
Rock Bottom at Top Shelf
S9
E25
Jon Taffer visits Fond du Lac, WI to help a husband and wife rescue their bar and move on from the tragic death of their son.
Pete's Ruined Tavern
S9
E26
Jon Taffer sends chef Jason Santos to Chesterfield, MI to rescue an owner who drinks excessively in his own bar while his kids try to pick up his slack and make the bar successful.
I'm a F'n Bar Guy! I'm a F'n Bar Girl!
S9
E27
Jon Taffer heads to Milwaukee, WI to rescue a family whose goal of running a New Orleans inspired frozen daiquiri bar is wildly off the mark.
Backroads to Ruin
S9
E28
Jon Taffer sends mixologist Phil Wills to Holly, MI to help rescue a bar whose failure has impacted an entire family and threatens to break them apart.
Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?
S9
E29
A bar in St. Clair, MO whose owners are a pair of estranged brothers have let the business collapse amidst their fighting and now need help saving it.
Honey, I Bought a Bar!
S9
E30
Jon Taffer must rescue a failing business in Houston, TX whose owner bought a bar as a surprise for her husband...only to realize that he was anything but happy.
The Airliner is Grounded
S9
E31
In East Alton, IL, an owner struggles to hold onto the bar that was left to her by her late husband, while her daughter struggles to manage the business.
Calendar's Crisis
S9
E32
Jon Taffer sends actor and restaurateur Danny Trejo to Macclenny, FL to rescue a struggling pizza joint whose owner is reluctant to let her daughter take charge.
On the 3:10 to Failure
S9
E33
Jon Taffer visits Smithton, IL to help a failing business while dealing with married owners who are at their breaking point because one is working two jobs to support them while the other is mismanaging every aspect of the bar.
Out of the Frying Pan, Into the Fireplace
S9
E34
An owner in St. Louis, MO needs help preserving the legacy of the bar that was passed along to her by her late fiancé.
Bad Times at Goodtime
S9
E35
Jon Taffer sends mixologist Phil Wills to Inkster, MI to help three lifelong friends save their neighborhood bar and their friendship.
Tropical Storm
S9
E36
Jon Taffer is called upon to help a bar owner in Milwaukee, WI whose strained relationship with her pregnant daughter jeopardizes both her bar's future and their family's well-being.
Murky Waters at Swamp Tales
S9
E37
In Carlyle, IL a cajun-themed bar needs rescuing due to its out of control food costs and untrained management & staff.
The World Famous Raw Chicken Wings
S9
E38
Jon Taffer sends mixologist Phil Wills to Toledo, OH to help rescue an ailing owner who lets his untrained staff take advantage of his kindness and hard work.
Third Time's the Charm
S9
E39
Jon Taffer sends Dustin Drai to Goodells, MI to help an owner save his struggling business after his previous two bars also closed down from his mismanagement.
Slotzy's Last Shotzy
S9
E40
Jon Taffer travels to Worden, IL to rescue a bar for an owner who inherited the business from his father but relies on an untrained manager to secure its future success.