Bar Rescue (season 5)

Bar Rescue (season 5)
Country of origin	United States
No. of episodes	30
Release
Original network	Spike
Original release	August 7, 2016

The fifth season of the American reality series Bar Rescue aired on Spike on August 7, 2016 with the first three episodes airing at 9/8c before moving to 10/9c beginning with the fourth episode onwards. This season will consist a total of 30 episodes.^[1]

Production

In May 2015, Jon Taffer confirmed on his Facebook that a fifth season was in the works.^[2] On July 27, 2016, Spike greenlited the fifth season along with a late night talk show pilot from Taffer.^[1] Season 5 will also feature ten new Back to the Bar episodes with never before seen footage of the experts visiting the previously rescued bars in addition to Taffer revisiting past confrontations with the memorable owners he faced during his visit.^[1]

Episodes

No. in series	No. in season	Title	Bar name	Location	Original air date
119	1	"The Perks of Being a Wallpaper"	Champagne's Cafe	Las Vegas, Nevada	August 7, 2016
A classic dive bar with mob ties in Las Vegas is about to close its doors because of an owner who's busy being a nice guy rather than a wise guy, and allowing his employees to do whatever they want. Mixologist: Lisamarie Joyce Note: This episode features commentary from former Hole-in-the-Wall Gang leader Frank Cullotta who occasionally visits the bar. Cullotta also appeared during the bar's grand re-opening. New Name: Champagne's (modernized version of old name)
120	2	"Wheels of Misfortune"	The Wheel House Bar	Hemet, California	August 14, 2016
Jon helps a hometown hero of a desert town rescue his roller rink bar from his unruly staff and management that displays pushover authority. Mixologist: Shawn Ford Note: For the recon, Jon brought in AfterBuzz TV founder Kevin Undergaro. New Name: Derby's Bar & Grill
121	3	"12 Beers a Slave"	City Bar	Las Vegas, Nevada	August 21, 2016
After gambling his life savings on a run down Las Vegas bar, a desperate owner tries out a fetish night to whip up new business. Mixologist: David Vaughn Note: Jon watched the recon with the owner of the bar. New Name: The Bradley[Note 1]
122	4	"Antisocial Media"	Celebrities Sports Grill	Yucaipa, California	September 18, 2016
Celebrities is run by brothers Max and Ryke. Both were contractors working for the Department of Defense and were deployed overseas, with Ryke being severely wounded by a grenade. Max opened the bar, but developed a hostile, antagonistic reputation with the local community over social media due to controversy over a homeless veterans fund he started. Jon sends in a group of patrons who were publicly attacked by Max over social media, and Max's hostile attitude turns the crowd against him, with Max defiantly refusing to acknowledge his mistakes. Jon begins a process of conflict resolution, giving Max the opportunity to apologise to his staff. Community members are then invited the following night, voting to support Max after good service and a positive attitude change. The re-branded and renovated bar opens to a good reception from the locals. Six weeks later, Max organises a grand opening, announcing that he is donating the $20,000 fund money to the Semper Fi Fund for veterans. Mixologist: Rob Floyd, Chef: Ryan Scott New Name: The Victory Bar & Restaurant[Note 1]
123	5	"How to Train Your Goldfish"	YNot Sports Pub & Grub	Everett, Washington	September 25, 2016
A staffing crisis hits a sports pub before the stress test, leaving the owners without any employees. Now Jon must determine if he can salvage the night or make a risky decision. Mixologist: Phil Wills New Name: The Forbidden Pub[Note 2]
124	6	"Win, Lose or Brawl"	Russell City Grill & Sports Bar	Hayward, California	October 2, 2016
Jon tries to corral an out-of-control staff and the owner's freeloading friends, and a violent physical fight threatens the bar's rescue potential. Mixologist: Lisamarie Joyce, Chef: Aaron McCargo New Name: Fogline
125	7	"Listen Y'all It's Sabotage"	Schafer's Bar & Grill	Sumner, Washington	October 9, 2016
New bar owners accuse their manager (and the bar's former owner) of sabotaging their business to try to steal it back. With no clear proof, Jon uses a stress test to determine who's right and who's wrong. Mixologist: David Vaughn New Name: R. Lee's[Note 2]
126	8	"Gettin' Jigger With It"	Sam Jordan's	San Francisco, California	October 16, 2016
A historical landmark bar, divided in profits and responsibility, pits brother and sister against one another. Mixologist: Derrick Turner, Chef: Vic Vegas Note: This is the second episode where Jon sends his expert to check on the bar. New Name: N/A[Note 3]
127	9	"Chase Lounge"	The Tradewinds	Cotati, California	October 23, 2016
A lazy stepson fails to succeed in his new role as bar manager, and his car dealer father can run the bar. Mixologist: Rob Floyd, Chef: Michael Ferraro New Name: N/A[Note 3]
128	10	"Zero Drunk Thirty"	Brickhouse Bar & Grill	Colorado Springs, Colorado	October 30, 2016
A military hero on the verge of being redeployed needs his own rescue before he drinks away his profits and angers his girlfriend past the point of no return. Mixologist: Phil Wills, Chef: Ryan Scott New Name: Garrison Tavern
129	11	"Ice, Mice, Baby"	Fort One Bar & Lounge	San Francisco, California	November 6, 2016
A spoiled owner was gifted a nightclub by his father, but the profits aren't coming in for this mice-infested tourist bar. Mixologist: Mia Mastroianni Note: Before revealing the re-branded bar, Jon invites one of its bartenders to assist him on a future rescue, commenting that she is one of the most talented individuals he has ever met. New Name: The Roc
130	12	"Punk as a Drunk"	Triple Nickel Tavern	Colorado Springs, Colorado	November 13, 2016
A former punk rocker is overwhelmed with tragedy, and his constant roughhousing with the employees draws Jon's ire. Mixologist: Lisamarie Joyce, Chef: Jason Santos New Name: N/A[Note 3]
131	13	"Back to the Bar: Drunky McDrunkerton Returns"	N/A	N/A	November 20, 2016
Jon confronts some of the most memorable bar owners in the show's history to find out how they have fared since their rescues. Guests include leopard-print loving sisters Betsy and Stephanie from Handlebar Cafe, plate-throwing Ami from Zanzibar, Gipsy's Janet Jackson-playing bartender Brandon, and The Brixton's combative owner Tim.

Notes

1. This bar has closed.
2. This bar has reverted to its original name post-show.
3. This bar kept its original name.

References

1. "Spike Press Release – Spike Backs "Bar" Business and Star Jon Taffer". Spike Press Center. July 27, 2016. Retrieved July 28, 2016.
2. "Jon Taffer". Facebook. Retrieved July 9, 2016.

External links

• Official website
• Bar Rescue at the Internet Movie Database
• Bar Rescue Updates — Unaffiliated site that keeps track of bars being open or closed and has updates for each bar