Restaurant: Impossible

Robert Irvine heads to Smith's Soul Food Bistro in Gastonia, NC, where owner Cheryl is an ex-basketball coach on a mission to help kids in her community. Robert must teach Cheryl to run her restaurant with the same discipline she learned on the court.

Robert Irvine visits Brunswick, GA, where two best friends have no idea how to run their restaurant, Moondoggy's Pizza. With their friendship and restaurant on the line, he teaches them how to build a better culture among their staff.

In Stone Mountain, GA, Robert Irvine visits the failing Sweet Potato Cafe, which is destroying its owners' finances and their 25-year marriage. He must help them balance responsibilities and rekindle their passion for the business.

Robert Irvine travels to Madison, FL, where Grumpy's Diner owner Jessica is struggling to keep the business afloat. She wants to pass the business down to her son, Justin, but he lacks the self-confidence and vision to lead the diner into the future.

Robert Irvine visits family-run Amistad Grill in Homestead, FL, where owner Omar has trust issues that cause him to constantly scold his wife and daughter. Robert must teach Omar to slow down and listen to his family, or their livelihood will be lost.

Chef Robert Irvine travels to Forks and Flavors in Kennesaw, GA, to meet up with married co-owners David and Darnell. Executive Chef David struggles to run his kitchen under the shadow of Darnell's big personality and need to be right about everything.

Robert Irvine treks to Sylacauga, AL, to visit Giovanni's Italian Restaurant. Grieving owner Chrissy is struggling to keep her family's restaurant going after the sudden death of her sister, and Robert must help her rediscover her passion.

Robert Irvine heads to Grenada, MS, where the owner of the failing 333 Restaurant, Allyson, is also busy teaching art full-time. Robert must convince her that empowering her staff to make decisions without her is the only way she can save her restaurant.

Robert Irvine heads to Shreveport, LA, to meet Mavice, the owner of her father's legacy restaurant, Eddie's. The seafood spot is known for its stuffed shrimp, but Mavice's stubborn refusal to adapt is running the food, finances and family into the ground.

Robert Irvine travels to Texas Cowboy BBQ in Abilene, TX, to meet George and Taylor, co-owners with a marriage and a restaurant on the rocks. Taylor wants to be a bigger part of the restaurant, but George is closed off, angry and unable to accept help.

Robert Irvine visits Steak-N-Stuff, a family-run restaurant in Cottonwood, AZ, where the owner is determined to do everything himself, even if it takes a serious toll on his health. Robert must work to get this failing restaurant and family back on track.

Robert Irvine heads to Boulder City, NV, to help struggling pizza restaurant Vinny's Little Italy. Owner Vinny is stuck in his ways, and Robert must drag him into the 21st century in order to save this restaurant from becoming a thing of the past.

Robert Irvine visits Greg's BBQ in Belen, NM, that's run by an ex-Marine who suffers from health conditions but can't stop micromanaging his son. Robert must teach the owner to trust his son and start valuing his own health, before it kills him.

Robert Irvine travels to The Amigo Cafe on Arizona's Navajo Reservation where owner Julene's struggle to make a profit has taken a toll on her health. Robert must help her daughter, Heather, gain the confidence to step into her mother's shoes.

Robert Irvine visits Nampa, Idaho, to rescue Island Kine Grinds from bankruptcy. Co-owner Renus' health problems have left his wife Ludi completely overwhelmed, and Robert must help Renus heal to prevent both their marriage and business from failing.

Robert Irvine heads to Williamston, MI, to resurrect the Sunnyside Café, a little breakfast joint with big problems. Owner Jeanette is a micromanager who refuses to make changes, and Robert wastes no time finding solutions to keep her place from closing.

In Middletown, NY, an unforgivable mistake has driven a wedge between Franco Di Roma's married owners. Robert Irvine must help them bridge the divide and forgive each other before their restaurant business and whole family collapses.

In Baton Rouge, LA, an owner struggles to keep going after losing her husband, and Robert Irvine must help her let go to save her dying restaurant. If she can't find the strength to become a motivated owner, she'll lose a lot more than just her business.

In Baton Rouge, LA, owner Maurice claims to be proud of his restaurant, but his lack of leadership and inability to inspire his staff threaten to destroy the business. If Robert Irvine can't teach him how to lead effectively, his restaurant won't survive.

In Memphis, owner Tyrone's passion project has lost his way, and his family is suffering because of it. Robert Irvine must teach him about more than just the ins and outs of running a restaurant before this family loses their livelihood and their bond.

Robert Irvine faces a unique challenge in Opelika, AL, where he must save a restaurant located at a gas station. Owner Penny's health and lifelong dream is failing, and she must make big changes to more than her business before she loses everything.

At GiGi's Place in Covington, GA, owner Gigi's health is failing, but she can't take a step back with her daughter and her head chef fighting constantly. Everything Gigi worked for will fall apart unless Robert Irvine can repair a damaged relationship.

In Greenville, SC, the owners of an airport cafe believe that all the kids at a nearby playground are driving away their paying customers. Robert Irvine must convince them their problems are fixable or this restaurant will be grounded permanently.

In Rome, New York, The Balanced Chef owner Brian is facing a mountain of problems, including very serious health issues. The stakes are high as Robert Irvine must help Brian figure out a plan to reduce stress personally and professionally.

The owner of the Dutch Treat in Franconia, NH, has lost the desire to keep his family restaurant going. His wife is more than willing to help, but no matter what she and Robert Irvine do, the Dutch Treat doesn't stand a chance without a strong manager.