Bar Rescue (season 5)

A classic dive bar with mob ties in Las Vegas is about to close its doors because of an owner who's busy being a nice guy rather than a wise guy, and allowing his employees to do whatever they want. Mixologist: Lisamarie Joyce

Note: This episode features commentary from former Hole-in-the-Wall Gang leader Frank Cullotta who occasionally visits the bar. Cullotta also appeared during the bar's grand re-opening.

Jon helps a hometown hero of a desert town rescue his roller rink bar from his unruly staff and management that displays pushover authority. Mixologist: Shawn Ford

Note: For the recon, Jon brought in AfterBuzz TV founder Kevin Undergaro.

After gambling his life savings on a run down Las Vegas bar, a desperate owner tries out a fetish night to whip up new business. Mixologist: David Vaughn

Note: Jon watched the recon with the owner of the bar.

Celebrities is run by brothers Max and Ryke. Both were contractors working for the Department of Defense and were deployed overseas, with Ryke being severely wounded by a grenade. Max opened the bar, but developed a hostile, antagonistic reputation with the local community over social media due to controversy over a homeless veterans fund he started. Jon sends in a group of patrons who were publicly attacked by Max over social media, and Max's hostile attitude turns the crowd against him, with Max defiantly refusing to acknowledge his mistakes. Jon begins a process of conflict resolution, giving Max the opportunity to apologise to his staff. Community members are then invited the following night, voting to support Max after good service and a positive attitude change. The re-branded and renovated bar opens to a good reception from the locals. Six weeks later, Max organises a grand opening, announcing that he is donating the $20,000 fund money to the Semper Fi Fund for veterans. Mixologist: Rob Floyd, Chef: Ryan Scott

A staffing crisis hits a sports pub before the stress test, leaving the owners without any employees. Now Jon must determine if he can salvage the night or make a risky decision. Mixologist: Phil Wills

Jon tries to corral an out-of-control staff and the owner's freeloading friends, and a violent physical fight threatens the bar's rescue potential. Mixologist: Lisamarie Joyce, Chef: Aaron McCargo

New bar owners accuse their manager (and the bar's former owner) of sabotaging their business to try to steal it back. With no clear proof, Jon uses a stress test to determine who's right and who's wrong. Mixologist: David Vaughn

A historical landmark bar, divided in profits and responsibility, pits brother and sister against one another. Mixologist: Derrick Turner, Chef: Vic Vegas

Note: This is the second episode where Jon sends his expert to check on the bar.

A lazy stepson fails to succeed in his new role as bar manager, and his car dealer father can run the bar. Mixologist: Rob Floyd, Chef: Michael Ferraro

A military hero on the verge of being redeployed needs his own rescue before he drinks away his profits and angers his girlfriend past the point of no return. Mixologist: Phil Wills, Chef: Ryan Scott

A spoiled owner was gifted a nightclub by his father, but the profits aren't coming in for this mice-infested tourist bar. Mixologist: Mia Mastroianni

Note: Before revealing the re-branded bar, Jon invites one of its bartenders to assist him on a future rescue, commenting that she is one of the most talented individuals he has ever met.

A former punk rocker is overwhelmed with tragedy, and his constant roughhousing with the employees draws Jon's ire. Mixologist: Lisamarie Joyce, Chef: Jason Santos