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Season 1 – The Restaurant

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This unscripted drama offers a behind-the-scenes look at Rocco DiSpirito, a first-generation Italian-American chef and one of People's "Sexiest Men Alive," as he puts his reputation on the line and risks losing everything to fulfill his lifelong dream to create, launch and operate his own ultrachic Manhattan eatery.
The Restaurant — Season 1

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Mark Burnett

Executive Producer

Ben Silverman

Executive Producer

Robert Riesenberg

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jul 20, 2003 Chronicling celebrity chef Rocco DiSpirito's experiences as he creates, launches and operates a Manhattan dining establishment. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 27, 2003 Rocco extinguishes a fire in the kitchen, but the smoke drives away a food critic from The New York Times; patrons complain; a waiter falls and injures himself. Details Episode 3 Aired Aug 3, 2003 A waiter shows up with his arm in a sling, and Rocco treats him poorly; a critic is unhappy with her food; the staff meets at the end of the night to complain about Rocco. Details Episode 4 Aired Aug 10, 2003 Rocco's general manager threatens to leave; Father Markezie blesses the restaurant; Rocco makes noticeable improvements in the kitchen. Details Episode 5 Aired Aug 17, 2003 The staff gets angry when their paychecks do not come; Rocco's exhausted mother gets sick; Rocco works as a server and realizes how difficult it is. Details Episode 6 Aired Aug 24, 2003 The bartender feels threatened because of the new blond waitress; Pete is demoted to dishwasher; Rocco invites the entire staff to the Hamptons for a clambake. Details

Season Info

Executive Producer
Mark Burnett, Ben Silverman, Robert Riesenberg
Network
NBC
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Reality, Special Interest
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jul 20, 2003