Ep 1. Return to Amy's Baking Company

In the seventh season of Kitchen Nightmares, Chef Gordon Ramsay returns to Amy's Baking Company, one of the most controversial restaurants he has ever encountered. In this episode, titled "Return to Amy's Baking Company," Ramsay revisits the Arizona bakery which first appeared in season 6 of the show.

The episode begins with a recap of the drama that surrounded Amy's Baking Company after their first appearance on Kitchen Nightmares. The owners, Amy and Samy Bouzaglo, were notorious for their abrasive personalities and their refusal to accept any criticism from Ramsay. The episode famously ended with Ramsay storming out of the restaurant, calling the owners delusional.

Despite the negative publicity from their first appearance, Amy's Baking Company continued to operate for a few more months before shutting down. In this episode, Ramsay investigates what happened to the restaurant after his initial visit and what has become of Amy and Samy.

Ramsay begins by meeting with the restaurant's former employees, many of whom were fired or quit after the first episode aired. Some of the workers describe the Bouzaglos as paranoid and delusional, while others defend them and blame Ramsay for the restaurant's downfall.

Ramsay also visits the Bouzaglos at their home, where they explain that they have been receiving death threats and hate mail since their first appearance on the show. They claim that their behavior on the show was exaggerated and edited to make them look bad.

After hearing from the former employees and the Bouzaglos, Ramsay returns to the restaurant to see if they have made any changes. He is immediately struck by the same issues he encountered during his first visit – the food is inconsistent and some dishes are overcooked or underseasoned. Ramsay also notices that the staff seems unhappy and that Amy and Samy are still not receptive to any feedback.

In an effort to help the restaurant, Ramsay decides to organize a focus group of local customers. He invites a group of people to come to the restaurant, sample the food, and provide honest feedback. However, the focus group quickly turns into a shouting match as Amy and Samy become defensive and angry when customers criticize their food.

Throughout the episode, Ramsay tries to get through to Amy and Samy, encouraging them to communicate more effectively with their staff and be more receptive to criticism. However, despite his efforts, it soon becomes clear that the Bouzaglos are unwilling to change their ways.

The episode ends with Ramsay meeting with Amy and Samy one final time. He expresses his disappointment that they have not made any progress since his first visit and warns them that they are on the path to failure. Amy and Samy, however, remain defiant and continue to blame everyone but themselves for their problems.

In "Return to Amy's Baking Company," Kitchen Nightmares revisits one of its most controversial restaurants and offers a glimpse into the aftermath of the Bouzaglos' first appearance on the show. Despite Ramsay's efforts to help the restaurant, it becomes clear that some owners are simply unwilling to change their ways.