American Diner Revival
2015 ยท Reality
With the help of friends and family, Ty Pennington and Amanda Freitag cook up a scheme to get beloved local diner owners out of town. Once gone, everyone comes together to renovate, update and revive meaningful and nostalgic small-town diners.
Episodes
1. Chili Champ RevampBeloved diners that are in need of a makeover are spruced up as a surprise to the owner in this reality series, which begins in Norman, Okla., with a place famous for its chili, but after more than a century in business could use some updating to the decor and menu.
2. From Bland to GlamThree longtime friends who purchased Johnny Cakes Diner in Nyack, N.Y., to save it from extinction need help keeping it from failing, because of boring burgers, rocking booths and an all-around dull presentation.
3. Farm Fresh FiascoGeorge's Place has been the hub of its Carmel, N.Y., community for nearly forty years, but rising costs threaten to shut down the town's beloved diner forever.โถ4. Family-Style RevivalA diner owner's best intentions are facing a losing battle against a pungent carpet, bland side dishes, and a disorganized front area.โถ5. Retro RemixHelps arrives for Red Hots Coney Island in Highland Park, Mich., which has been in the owner's family for 94 years, but is showing its age with crumbling floors and a disastrous kitchen. Also: Amanda addresses a need for desserts on the menu.โถ6. Fraternity Fix-UpA campus fraternity helps organize the makeover of Walker's Diner in Farmville, Va.More Like This
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