Episode 1
Aired Feb 15, 2004
A Sizzling Start
The contestants are off to a sizzling start as the race to build their own restaurant begins; a quiet dinner wasn't on any of the contestants' minds as they sized up their competition at The Stokehouse in Melbourne.
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Episode 2
Aired Feb 18, 2004
Facing the Bank
After the first few days of frantic renovation, the couples are just realizing that $50,000 won't get them far.
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Episode 3
Aired Feb 19, 2004
Two Steps Forward, One Back
After being granted the welcome extra cash, they were paid a visit from a not-so-welcome caller; Heritage Victoria arrives on the site's doorstep to ensure that the renovations don't interfere with the heritage-listed building.
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Episode 4
Aired Feb 22, 2004
The Pressure Cooker Heats Up
The five contending couples have a tense week as the ultimate restaurant challenge heats up; Melbourne, Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide go up against each other in the second round of funding from The Bank.
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Episode 5
Aired Feb 26, 2004
Spot Checks and Pop Quizzes
The five couples are put on their guard this week as Patrick Collins conducts surprise spot checks at each of the restaurant sites.
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Episode 6
Aired Feb 28, 2004
Tenterhooks Till Tuesday
Patrick's visit shakes up quite a few of the couples, with some taking his comments on board while others remain unperturbed; the rules of the game take a complete change in direction.
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Episode 7
Aired Mar 4, 2004
Crowd Control: A Week for Food
Queues of wannabe workers push the five contending couples to the limit; hundreds of prospective employees arrive at the restaurant doorsteps at the crack of dawn vying for positions as wait staff, kitchen hands and bartenders.
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Episode 8
Aired Mar 7, 2004
Facing the Bank; Two Weeks and Counting
Each team must explain their model for customer service in their restaurant; in a surprising twist, the judges enter a heated debate among themselves about whether the customer is always right.
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Episode 9
Aired Mar 11, 2004
The Home Stretch
The contenders are given a rare chance to relax, with Curtis cooking up a storm and enjoying a shared meal; Nick turns sheepish when his impersonation of Patrick is interrupted by Patrick's unexpected appearance.
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Episode 10
Aired Mar 14, 2004
The Last Pot of Gold; Reality Check
Ash and Amanda remain the only team who are yet to receive the cash bonus, and while they've managed to renovate their restaurant on a shoestring, they need the money to stock their cupboards and provide their kitchen staff with basic utensils.
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Episode 11
Aired Mar 17, 2004
Race for the Finish Line
The contestants spend the week adding final touches to their restaurants as they prepare to open their doors for their launch night; Emily and Amanda slip in some shopping time to find something to wear on the big night.
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Episode 12
Aired Mar 21, 2004
Game Gets Serious
Each of the five couples sets off to an early start on Friday to prepare for their much-anticipated opening nights; Brisbane's Simon and Natalie chose to start their big day with a run to ensure they had enough energy to see them through.
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Episode 13
Aired Mar 25, 2004
The Bombshell Explodes
A secret reviewer dines in each of the restaurants, and judges each one on their food, service, atmosphere and most importantly, the long term viability of the business.
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Episode 14
Aired Apr 1, 2004
Cracks Starting to Show
Tempers are flaring and the restaurateurs' patience is well and truly showing cracks; since the restaurants opened their doors almost two weeks ago they have faced a multitude of challenges, including drunken diners and complaining customers.
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Episode 15
Aired Apr 4, 2004
Money Talks
With the renovations, staffing and menus dealt with, the five contenders tackled the biggest hurdle faced by all restaurateurs.
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Episode 16
Aired Apr 8, 2004
Inside the Pressure Cooker
Across the country, the chefs are displeased with not only the wait staff but the management as well; in Melbourne, Peter and Tayissa are determined to make their staff happy.
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Episode 17
Aired Apr 11, 2004
Cash, Queues and Secret Reviews
The secret restaurant reviewer completes the first round of restaurant reviews that will determine which two restaurants will battle for Australia's votes to stay alive.
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Episode 18
Aired Apr 15, 2004
Candid Comments From the Secret Reviewer
Australia hears the reviewer's comments on the Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne restaurants.
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Episode 19
Aired Apr 18, 2004
Sydney and Perth Go Head to Head
Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide are set to enjoy a pressure-free week as Sydney and Perth go head to head in the first week of My Restaurant Rules nominations.
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Episode 20
Aired Apr 22, 2004
The First Campaign Trail
Ash and Amanda from Perth and Sydney's Sam and Catherine spend an exhausting week on the campaign trail battling for the survival of their restaurant as the first round of closures is looming.
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Episode 21
Aired Apr 25, 2004
Arriverdeci Cucina Verdi
Sydney's Italian brother and sister team Sam and Catherine are the first casualties in the My Restaurant Rules showdown.
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Episode 22
Aired Apr 29, 2004
The Bank Is Back
Matt Moran and Patrick Collins make their visits to the Melbourne and Perth restaurants, and their final verdict will determine which two restaurants are the next to face the chopping block.
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Episode 23
Aired May 20, 2004
Round Two Begins
The four restaurants come to a halt for the announcement of the week's two weakest restaurants; Brisbane and Perth are set to go to the polls, and only one of them will still be open for business.
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Episode 24
Aired May 6, 2004
The Knives Come Out
The Red Sea swirls with an undercurrent of tension as the remaining couples share the last supper together in Adelaide.
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Episode 25
Aired May 9, 2004
Simon and Natalie Shut Down
Ash and Amanda's Perth restaurant escapes closure for a second time, making them tough competitors in next week's round of voting where all three remaining restuarants are candidates for elimination.
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Episode 26
Aired May 13, 2004
No Rest for the Wicked
Melbourne receives a little celebrity help, with Essendon football club coach Kevin Sheedy arriving to surprise Peter; Kevin turns up at the tail end of one of Pete's trademark pep talks and finishes off the speech.
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Episode 27
Aired May 16, 2004
The $10,000 Tip
Each of the remaining three restaurants had a surprise visit from two discerning diners; Simon from Brisbane and Darren Simpson toured Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth to get a taste of each restaurant.
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Episode 28
Aired May 20, 2004
Scooter Scandal, Fervent Fans and Staff Confessions
Each of the remaining three restaurants remains balanced on a knife-edge; the couples are forced to juggle campaigning for votes with keeping customers happy and staying on top of piles of paperwork.
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Episode 29
Aired May 23, 2004
Last Supper for the Red Sea
Adelaide couple Nick and Emily closed the doors at The Red Sea for the final time as Melbourne and Perth embark on the final leg of the My Restaurant Rules end game.
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Episode 30
Aired May 27, 2004
Last Supper
In the final four, the contenders are weary and stressed from weeks of nominations, eliminations, long nights and campaigning; now the end is near and one couple will walk away with a multi-million dollar restaurant as their prize.
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Episode 31
Aired May 30, 2004
Perth's Restaurant Rules
After four rounds of eliminations and four months of painstaking work, the Australian public votes for a champion.
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