In the Season 12 premiere, Robert leads a surprise makeover ambush of Theresa's Restaurant in Bradenton, Florida. Once there, he realizes the owner is her own worst enemy, by being a micro-manager. Also: he faces a kitchen staff mutiny.

The owners of Lake Arrowhead Sports Grill in Blue Jay, California, 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 mother's health. Written by anonymous

The owner of a bar and grill in Crestwood, Illinois, 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.

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. Written by anonymous

Robert 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. Written by anonymous

Robert 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.

Turning around a failing restaurant is a daunting challenge under the best of circumstances. Attempting to do it in just two days with only $10,000 may be impossible, but that's exactly what Chef Robert Irvine sets out to do in his new Food Network show, Restaurant Impossible. Robert will use a little MacGyver and a lot of muscle to rescue these desperate places from complete collapse. Can one man, in two days, with $10,000, turn the tide of a failing restaurant and give hope to the owners and their employees? Find out as Robert Irvine takes on Restaurant: Impossible. Written by Anonymous

Turning around a failing restaurant is a daunting challenge under the best of circumstances. Attempting to do it in just two days with only $10,000 may be impossible, but that's exactly what Chef Robert Irvine sets out to do in his new Food Network show, Restaurant Impossible. Robert will use a little MacGyver and a lot of muscle to rescue these desperate places from complete collapse. Can one man, in two days, with $10,000, turn the tide of a failing restaurant and give hope to the owners and their employees? Find out as Robert Irvine takes on Restaurant: Impossible. Written by Anonymous