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Chef Gordon Ramsay hits the road to help struggling restaurants all over the United States turn their luck around. Ramsay examines the problems each establishment faces, from unsanitary refrigerators to lazy or inexperienced staff, and searches for resolutions. With help from his team, Ramsay redecorates each eatery to give it a fresh new look and updates the menu as needed. Ramsay's ultimate goal is to make the restaurants he visits popular and profitable, but it's up to the restaurateurs to take his advice and turn their business nightmare into the American dream.

2 Seasons
19 Episodes
Returning Series
Reality
Cast & Characters
episode image Iberville: Part 1
7.8/10 (65 votes)

#1 Iberville: Part 1

S2:E1

Ramsay tries to help the owner of Iberville Cuisine & Oyster Bar, located in the heart of the French Quarter.

episode image Diwan
7.5/10 (74 votes)

#2 Diwan

S1:E10

Gordon steps in to help transform Diwan, an established Indian restaurant in Port Washington, New York, that is also running a Mexican restaurant out of the same kitchen.

episode image Iberville: Part 2
7.4/10 (52 votes)

#3 Iberville: Part 2

S2:E2

Gordon Ramsay continues to help the lost owner of Iberville Cuisine.

episode image Bask 46
7.3/10 (149 votes)

#4 Bask 46

S1:E2

When a New Jersey couple's six-month old gastropub is in jeopardy due to their fiery head chef and dysfunctional menu, Gordon Ramsay offers his expertise and works to transform it into a successful business.

episode image Da Mimmo
7.3/10 (117 votes)

#5 Da Mimmo

S1:E4

Gordon Ramsay tries to transform New Jersey Italian restaurant Da Mimmo.

episode image Bel Aire
7.2/10 (178 votes)

#6 Bel Aire

S1:E1

Ramsay urges two brothers to work through their emotional conflicts to save their beloved Bel Aire Diner in Astoria, New York.

episode image In the Drink
7.2/10 (131 votes)

#7 In the Drink

S1:E3

Ramsay attempts to revamp a country club restaurant that struggles to find cohesiveness and revive its lackluster menu, despite an absent owner.

episode image Max's Bar & Grill
7.2/10 (66 votes)

#8 Max's Bar & Grill

S1:E9

Gordon Ramsay heads to Max's Bar & Grill in Long Branch, New Jersey to mediate the restaurant's divorced owners through their frustrations with each other before their business crumbles.

episode image Love Bites
7.1/10 (108 votes)

#9 Love Bites

S1:E6

Love Bites is a small restaurant in Saugerties, N.Y., run by childhood sweethearts who have trouble separating their work and personal lives; Gordon Ramsay steps in to save both the cafe and the couple's engagement.

episode image El Cantito
7.1/10 (91 votes)

#10 El Cantito

S1:E7

A sibling duo opened El Cantito, a Puerto Rican restaurant, five days before the COVID shutdown. However, they struggle to keep the business afloat with malfunctioning equipment, a small staff and pandemic-induced financial strain. They call Gordon Ramsay for help when the pressure becomes too much and the business is at risk of shuttering its doors.

episode image South Brooklyn
6.8/10 (83 votes)

#11 South Brooklyn

S1:E8

The co-owners of South Brooklyn Foundry don't see eye-to-eye, causing communication to grow toxic while the restaurant falls into more debt; Gordon Ramsay steps in to reassess the Brooklyn eatery's priorities and straighten out the finances.

episode image Juicy Box
6.5/10 (111 votes)

#12 Juicy Box

S1:E5

A family-run Haitian juice bar and restaurant in Brooklyn, NY has fallen into utter chaos after the owner's children, who value partying and having fun over the success of their father's business, take over management. Gordon Ramsay steps in to completely transform the restaurant when the owner is given a 60-day deadline to turn a profit.

episode image Voleos
0.0/10

#13 Voleos

S2:E3

Gordon tries to revamp Voleo's Seafood Restaurant, a second-generation family-run restaurant struggling to stay afloat following the devastation caused by Hurricane Ida in 2021.

episode image Kindred
0.0/10

#14 Kindred

S2:E4

A vegan restaurant grappling with direction and disorganization is in need of help.

episode image 3 Southern Girls
0.0/10

#15 3 Southern Girls

S2:E5

Gordon Ramsay pays a visit to traditional southern cuisine restaurant 3 Southern Girls; the restaurant's owners hope to rebuild a successful business after being forced to close down for more than a month due to a family tragedy.

episode image Kings Blu Jam
0.0/10

#16 Kings Blu Jam

S2:E6

Gordon tries to revamp Kings Blu Jam Cafe in Houston, a cafe specializing in all things breakfast, brunch and lunch, but the overwhelming menu and miscommunication among staff members is causing issues.

episode image The Verdict
0.0/10

#17 The Verdict

S2:E7

Gordon Ramsay offers his support to The Verdict, a restaurant known for serving traditional New Orleans cuisine with a modern and trendy twist.

episode image Grumpy George
0.0/10

#18 Grumpy George

S2:E8

Gordon Ramsay tries to help an English pub located in Georgetown, Texas, which lacks a quintessential British identity.

episode image Leo's
0.0/10

#19 Leo's

S2:E9

A family tragedy leaves Leo's Italian Grill on the decline; customers are met with low-quality ingredients and a lack of customer service; Gordon is determined to help the owner rediscover his dream of operating a vibrant restaurant.

episode image Blake’s Place
0.0/10

#20 Blake’s Place

S2:E10

episode image Simmer Down
0.0/10

#21 Simmer Down

S2:E11

Cast & Chracters

character image Self - Host

Self - Host

Actor: Gordon Ramsay

The highest rated episode of Kitchen Nightmares is "Iberville: Part 1" (S2E1) with a rating of 7.80.

This episode received 65 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Juicy Box" (S1E5) with a rating of 6.50.

This episode received 111 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Diwan" (S1E10) with a rating of 7.50.

This episode received 74 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Juicy Box" (S1E5) with a rating of 6.50.

This episode received 111 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Iberville: Part 1" (S2E1) with a rating of 7.80.

This episode received 65 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Iberville: Part 2" (S2E2) with a rating of 7.40.

This episode received 52 votes.

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