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.