The pandemic has decimated the restaurant and bar industry. In the 8th season of Bar Rescue, host Jon Taffer will focus on his hometown, the city of Las Vegas. A brand new season of the hit series Bar Rescue returns to Paramount Network on Sunday, May 2nd, and will reach its 200th episode. On Bar Rescue, Taffer embarks on a cross-country tour of the worst drinking establishments in America. Bad drinks, wild staffs and wasted owners conspire against him and his experts as they give failing businesses one last shot at success.

Most people know Jon Taffer as a larger-than-life television personality who takes a no-holds-barred approach to helping hotels, restaurants, bars and businesses reach their full potential. He is also a New York Times best-selling author, highly sought-after hospitality and general business consultant, and is the creator, executive producer and star of Paramount Network’s Bar Rescue. For nearly four decades, Taffer has been at the forefront of the business management industry offering his expertise to hundreds of thousands of properties and Fortune 500 companies. Jon runs Taffer Dynamics, his business operations firm which offers dynamic models for a range of well-known establishments and brands.

Jon’s book, Don’t Bullsh*t Yourself, is a no-nonsense guide that helps people understand and overcome the excuses holding them back from success. He also hosts a podcast. And when he isn’t working he enjoys sipping one of his favorite cocktails: The Godfather.