Hungry Investors - Season 1

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Brisket Beatdown

1 - Brisket Beatdown

Air Date: May 4, 2014

Two Texas BBQ joints compete for an investment; a self-proclaimed king of BBQ and an authentic western chef.

The Steak Mistake

2 - The Steak Mistake

Air Date: May 11, 2014

In Dallas, a stubborn steakhouse veteran with the perfect prime rib is pitted against an outdated owner with an oversized ego.

Westbound and Ground

3 - Westbound and Ground

Air Date: May 18, 2014

It is buns at dawn in Los Angeles, as the investors check out two local burger hopefuls. Eric at the Outlaws Cafe will not budge on his menu, while Hawkin's House of Burgers has some serious hygiene issues, but which is the more viable investment?

Tacos and Tantrums

4 - Tacos and Tantrums

Air Date: June 1, 2014

Gourmet Tacos and Tamale Man make some of the best Mexican food in Los Angeles, but both are struggling due to low prices and a family tragedy respectively. Which of the two will the investors decide has the most potential?

Sake Bombed

5 - Sake Bombed

Air Date: June 8, 2014

A drunk sushi chef offends his patrons with his experimental food, and another sushi restaurant owner has a secret that threatens his business.

Diva Las Vegas

6 - Diva Las Vegas

Air Date: June 15, 2014

At the Bistro Restaurant in Boulder City, Las Vegas, the team discover serious sanitary problems and an owner who can't keep the head chef in line.

Whiners and Diners

7 - Whiners and Diners

Air Date: August 10, 2014

Two lost diners seek an investment to keep them from going hungry. Will a chef's meltdown at the grill force the investors to gamble on the groovy gravy of another diner?

Motha Shuckas!

8 - Motha Shuckas!

Air Date: August 17, 2014

It's an oyster showdown between two creole restaurants! While the investors offer their pearls of wisdom, one owner clams up and the other's lack of cleanliness threatens their chances to win.

Pie and Cry

9 - Pie and Cry

Air Date: August 24, 2014

In New York, the investors pit two pizza places against one another in a competition to earn their dough. A pizza tossing champion can't get a grasp on his business while his competitor's attitude burns his chances for victory.

Crying Po'boy

10 - Crying Po'boy

Air Date: September 7, 2014

The team visit two historic po'boy (traditional seafood) shops in New Orleans. In one, they find a crusty father who refuses to make his son the big cheese, while its competitors lack the appetite for understanding their business.

Subway Series

11 - Subway Series

Air Date: September 14, 2014

In this sandwich scrimmage, third-generation deli men face off against the self-proclaimed hero king. Which restaurant will earn the investors' bread?