Mystery Diners Season 9 Episode 8
Mystery Diners
Season 9

Ep 8. Repeat Offender

  • TV-G
  • March 25, 2015
  • 19 min
  •   (13)

In "Mystery Diners" season 9 episode 8, entitled "Repeat Offender," viewers are taken on a journey through a restaurant owner's nightmare scenario. The show follows the efforts of Charles Stiles and his team of mystery diners as they seek to uncover the truth about the strange happenings at Fitler Dining Room, a Philly-based restaurant that is plagued by a repeat offender.

The episode opens with Stiles meeting with the owner of Fitler Dining Room, Dan Clark, who has become increasingly concerned about his restaurant's diminishing profits. Clark has received numerous complaints from customers about the service they have received at his establishment, and he believes that his staff may be responsible for the decline in customer satisfaction. However, Clark is at a loss as to how to address these concerns.

Stiles and his team of mystery diners are then brought in to investigate the problem. They all undergo thorough checks before being assigned roles within the restaurant. This includes posing as waitstaff, bussers, and even customers.

As the investigation proceeds, Stiles and his team uncover a wide range of issues within the restaurant. These include a lack of communication between front of house and the kitchen, improper food handling techniques, and inadequate cleanliness standards. Particularly problematic is the kitchen's failure to adhere to best practices when it comes to allergen handling. This has resulted in several patrons experiencing allergic reactions after ordering dishes that they had assumed were free of certain allergens.

However, as the team begins to get a handle on these concerns, they realize that there is something deeper at play. A mysterious figure - identified only as a "repeat offender" - appears to be wreaking havoc on the restaurant. Despite the efforts of the Fitler Dining Room staff, this individual continues to cause problems, from stealing items from the restaurant to causing accidents on the premises.

As the investigation builds towards its climax, Stiles and his team grow increasingly frustrated by their inability to out this repeat offender. They conduct stakeouts, install hidden cameras, and even conduct an elaborate trap to try and catch the culprit in the act. Despite these efforts, however, the repeat offender remains elusive.

Ultimately, the mystery diners do manage to uncover the truth about the Fitler Dining Room's issues, but this does not mean that they are able to catch the offender. This episode serves as a reminder of the challenges that many restaurant owners face in trying to run a successful operation. Even when staff have the best of intentions, there may be forces beyond their control that can hamper their efforts.

Overall, "Mystery Diners" season 9 episode 8 is a fascinating look at the hard work that goes into maintaining a successful restaurant. While the show has certainly courted controversy for its somewhat sensationalistic approach, it nevertheless sheds light on the complex challenges that are involved in running a business of this nature. For viewers who are interested in learning more about the inner workings of restaurants, this episode is definitely worth watching.

Description
Watch Mystery Diners - Repeat Offender (s9 e8) Online - Watch online anytime: Buy, Rent
Mystery Diners, Season 9 Episode 8, is available to watch and stream on Food Network. You can also buy, rent Mystery Diners on demand at Discovery+, Amazon Prime, Amazon, Vudu, Food Network, Microsoft Movies & TV, Google Play, Apple TV online.
  • First Aired
    March 25, 2015
  • Content Rating
    TV-G
  • Runtime
    19 min
  • Language
    English