Restaurant: Impossible, Season 17

Robert Irvine reaches out to the Restaurant: Impossible family to see how restaurants across the country are faring during the global COVID-19 pandemic.

Robert Irvine and his wife, Gail, watch the very first episode of Restaurant: Impossible.

After losing $4,000 a month, Andrew, a pastor and owner of restaurant Loyd Have Mercy in Titusville, FL, has lost hope of turning things around. Robert Irvine tries to help Andrew rediscover his passion and his self-confidence.

Buried in debt and plagued by infighting, Habanera and the Guero in Houston, TX, is on the verge of closing. Robert Irvine will have to convince the owner to step back from the obsessive control of his partner and chef or risk losing everything.

Robert Irvine returns to Rosie's Cafe in Escondido, CA, where he previously helped the owner, Kaitlyn, who has since suffered a near-fatal car accident. Robert comes back to pull off a spectacular event to help with her mounting medical bills.

Robert Irvine heads to T. Phillip's Alehouse and Grill in Glendora, CA, and finds a restaurant that looks more like a dive bar. The owner, Jen, can't stand up for herself, and Robert must find a way to break down Jen's walls in order to build her back up.

The chef and owner of the Ginger Monkey in Chandler, AZ, has a ton of experience but can't keep up with the demands of his high-volume restaurant. There's something wrong with this picture, and Robert Irvine is ready to solve the mystery.

Robert Irvine returns to Paterson, NJ, to check on Paul's Bar and Bowling. In 2014, Robert found the building falling apart and the owner stuck in a different era. He's back to see if Paul has kept up the improvements.

Robert Irvine revisits Mama E's in Oklahoma City, where he successfully completed his mission in 2014, despite an explosive relationship between the married owners. Now, Robert finds out if they were able to overcome marital obstacles to be successful.

Robert Irvine returns to Mamma Lucrezia's in Pennsylvania, where he helped Maria, a talented chef whose discord with her siblings was stifling her promising restaurant. Now, six years later, Robert finds out if Maria was able to push family trouble aside.

For a second time, Robert Irvine helps the owners of Rossini's Italian restaurant in Ridgeland, MS, who are struggling to survive. Then, Robert is joined by the crew to share a behind-the-scenes look at this emotional rescue and answer viewer questions.

Robert Irvine rolls into Titusville, FL, to help Loyd Have Mercy reopen with new safety protocols and menu items after the COVID-19 shutdown. Then Robert and his team share a behind-the-scenes look at this project and answer viewer questions.

Robert Irvine returns to McLanks Family Restaurant in Columbia, MO, after the pandemic wreaked havoc on the family business. Then he and his team reveal secrets and new footage from their time at McLanks before checking in for an update on the restaurant.

Robert Irvine helps the owners of Drake's Place in Ferguson, MO, explore new ways to increase revenue following the pandemic and community unrest, and then he and his team share never-before-seen footage from Drake's and answer viewer questions.

Robert Irvine heads to Edgar's Restaurant in Akron, which is losing money due to the COVID-19 crisis, despite implementing safety precautions and increasing their takeout business. Robert uses his ingenuity and insight to try and save this restaurant.

Robert Irvine is at Garrett's Mill and Brewing Co. in Garrettsville, Ohio, where the owners are struggling to adapt during the COVID-19 crisis and earning less than $100 a day. Robert must find more revenue streams to keep this historic restaurant open.