American Diner Revival

Jack's Cafe in Westwood, N.J., is a classic 1940s boxcar diner that's missing out on NYC commuter business because its food is bland and boring. The children of the owners conspire to get the diner a hip makeover as a surprise.

Greeks diner has fed the hardworking people of Kearny, NJ, for 50 years, but now this family diner might close because of its overindulgent, greasy fare. Can Ty and Amanda update their restaurant fast enough to save the business?

Liz's Kitchen in Goodlettsville, TN, is one of the last mom and pop diners in town, but the death of the owner's son put the family into a tailspin. Can Ty and Amanda hatch a plan that embraces southern flavors and save the diner?

The Hermitage Cafe was once a hoppin' late night spot in Nashville, but lately it looks more like a haggard eyesore with drab decor. Ty and Amanda have two days to clean up this dirty dive, amp up the funky and make it functional.

Hole-in-the-wall Johny's Luncheonette is in a fast-changing Manhattan neighborhood. With limited space and time constraints, Ty and Amanda try to turn it into a foodie destination with an old-school look and new-school flavor.

Ten years after Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, Slim Goodies Diner is having a hard time keeping up. Ty Pennington and Chef Amanda Freitag must clean up this New Orleans saver with some much needed New Orleans flavor.

After 31 years in business, Cuban diner El Mago de las Fritas in Miami has lost a lot of its luster. Ty and Chef Amanda step in to resuscitate this dated diner and turn it back into a Cuban classic.

Once a hotspot for Sunday tailgating, New Orleans' Anita's Grill has lost a lot of its business to other sports bars. Ty and Chef Amanda design a game-changer with Saints-inspired colors and crowd-pleasing foods.

Andrews Diner in Wilton Manors, Florida, needs a drab-to-fab makeover worthy of its customers, who include drag queens and senior citizens. While the owners are away, Ty and Amanda plan to transform this diner from drab to fab.

The burden of disarray and debt at Linda Kay's Diner in Scranton, Pennsylvania, is preventing owner Linda from marrying the love of her life. Ty and Chef Amanda have two days to give this diner and its owner a new lease on life.

The menu at Glenburn Grill and Bakery in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania, lacks warm bakery foods and their decor needs a home-style shake up. Chef Amanda and Ty step in to help this family diner make enough dough to stay afloat.

Ty and Chef Amanda have just two days to turn El Cabanal in Jersey City from a drive-by diner into a diner destination that reflects its owners' Ecuadorian heritage while also infusing their American roots into the menu.

The SNS Diner in Las Vegas is a truck stop that doubles as a car wash and diner. Ty and Chef Amanda attempt to take this truck stop from tragedy to triumph with decor and dining that embrace the trucker lifestyle.

Vickie's Diner in Las Vegas was a state-of-the-art diner in the 70s, but now it's rundown with no defining design or dining. Ty and Chef Amanda have just 48 hours to give this strip staple a signature style and dishes.