It's sad to see - How they turned an interesting show that actually used to focus on food and the dysfunctionalities like Kitchen Nightmares ( I mean the original UK version) that was focused on food and the kitchen itself into this abomination of a sob fest. The American version is simply not a culinary show, and instead of letting one of the most awarded chefs in the world focus on his job and showcasing all his knowledge - has him play psychologist. It's simply a disgrace. A restaurant is a business, there are gonna be hard times, suck it up, listen to your betters, don't argue.Don't tie emotion into a business. They have no place there.

Self-involved chef wreaks havoc in restaurants! Gordon Ramsay proclaims "It's a disaster" in far too many episodes of this television series. Why on earth would people put themselves through the browbeating and bullying they must endure in order to be on this show? Let's see: a newly remodeled restaurant, much media, free publicity, a re-launch of your business with Papa Ramsay's food, compelling reasons to be humiliated.I wonder if the participants get extra money if they cry? After watching the "Burger Kitchen" double-header I was moved to write my first review. Gordon, go back to England and take the weirdo fedora twins from BK with you!P.S. Hopefully some viewers will have been to England and appreciate the stunning mediocrity of English fare. Perhaps a chef who hails from a country that is known for its cuisine would be more appropriate. This current host is "a disaster"!

I was first hooked on "Hell's Kitchen" and now this show is a must as well. Do they do certain things to create tension? Absolutely, this is television! All in all, it is refreshing to see a renowned chef come into a location and turn it around with his expertise as well as improve the decor. I would guess they pick locations where the owners are sure to clash with Gordon, but he can handle himself just fine. Some of the owners and chef's at these restaurants need a good kick in the pants to show them that just because you can own a restaurant or that you can cook, doesn't mean that you should. It is all about passion for what you do. I love the British TV version as well. The only down side is that I get REALLY hungry when I watch all the good dishes that Gordon prepares.

Brit version... aces! I've watched many eppies more than once.US version... (expletive deleted)! DR has lost the touch. There is absolutely no interest for the viewer in this version. Restaurants that are in trouble, that want help is one thing, but restaurant owners who are not interested in help are totally boring to watch. The "sebastian" resto eppie from LA: all I could think of was that Gordon R. was a prat (winding the owner up to see him act his worst), and the owner chef was a waste of oxygen. There are so many worthy struggling folks out there who are trying to make a go of the tough world of food, yet this worthless ego-maniac got a renovated the restaurant and a state-of-the-art dough mixer.BTW, having every 3rd work *bleeped* out is intensely distracting. Either leave the F-words, and B-words in, or, DR should tone it down. The number of beeps was outright silly.Bottom line... I am very disappointed in this series, and, as a DR fan, I have totally lost interest in this series. Generally a very smart businessman, DR has def. made a big mistake with this US-version of the show. It may cost him his North American fan base.