Restaurant: Impossible

Season 12

TV-G

Chef Robert Irvine tries to turn around restaurants across America that are facing an impending demise if things don't improve. With a $10,000 budget and two days to work, Irvine uses his creativity and resourcefulness to turn the eatery's fortunes around.

Where to Watch Season 12

7 Episodes

Ambush: Breakfast Break-In
E1
Ambush: Breakfast Break-InIn the Season 12 premiere, Robert leads a surprise makeover ambush of Theresa's Restaurant in Bradenton, Fla. Once there, he realizes the owner is her own worst enemy by being a micromanager. Also: He faces a kitchen staff mutiny and some design challenges.
Ambush: Son Sneak Attack
E2
Ambush: Son Sneak AttackThe owners of Lake Arrowhead Sports Grill in Blue Jay, Cal., receive a surprise visit from Robert, which was arranged by their son, who's concerned that after five years the business is failing, along with his parents' marriage and his mom's health.
Ambush: Eyes on the Surprise
E3
Ambush: Eyes on the SurpriseThe owner of a bar and grill in Crestwood, Ill., which hasn't turned a profit in the eight months it has been open, is also in danger of losing her husband due to the strain her failing business has put on her marriage. When Robert arrives unannounced, he has to deal with a furious bar manager, big-time financial problems and an unexpected theft.
Ambush: Stay... Or Go?
E4
Ambush: Stay... Or Go?A historical restaurant in Nashville isn't reaching its potential when Robert Irvine shows up, after being contacted by former employees, and finds the place rundown. While the current staff seem frustrated and unmotivated by the owner's management style.
Ambush: Fight to the Finish
E5
Ambush: Fight to the FinishRobert travels to New Kensington, Pennsylvania, to ambush the owner of "Stella's Dine-Inn Restaurant", who, her daughter worries, needs help dealing with the main cook, who also happens to be the owner's son. Also: Robert has design struggles.
Ambush: Facing Fears
E6
Ambush: Facing FearsRobert Irvine navigates a rollercoaster of emotions in Red Lion, Pennsylvania, as he aims to help the owner of the Cape Horn Family Restaurant face her fears and repair her self-confidence in order to change her staff.
Ambush: Special Delivery
E7
Ambush: Special DeliveryFor his next mission, Chef Robert Irvine heads to La Casa Bianca in Whitehouse Station, N.J. to give the owner, Paul, the surprise of a lifetime. Paul's daughter, Megan, reached out to Robert for help after noticing the restaurant floundering and her father losing his passion for the business. It's up to Robert to help reignite Paul's fire and get him back in the game!