Jon Taffer is called upon to help a bar owner in Milwaukee, Wisconsin whose strained relationship with her daughter jeopardises both her bar's future and their family's well-being. (S9, ep36)
In Carlyle, Illinois a cajun-themed bar needs rescuing due to its out of control food costs and untrained management and staff. (S9, ep37)
Jon Taffer sends mixologist Phil Wills to Toledo, Ohio to help rescue an ailing owner who lets his untrained staff take advantage of his kindness and hard work. (S9, ep38)
Jon Taffer sends Dustin Drai to Goodells, Michigan to help an owner save his struggling business after his previous two bars also closed down from his mismanagement. (S9, ep39)
Jon Taffer travels to Worden, Illinois to rescue a bar for an owner who inherited the business from his father but relies on an untrained manager to secure its future success. (S9, ep40)