Barmageddon

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  • 2014
  • 2 Seasons
  • 6.5  (30)

Barmageddon was a reality television show on truTV that aired for one season from 2014 to 2015. The show was hosted by comedian Mo Mandel, who traveled across the United States to find the worst bars in the country and help them improve their business. Each episode of Barmageddon focused on one struggling bar and its owner. Mandel would spend time in the bar, talking to customers and watching the staff in action, before meeting with the owner to give them a frank assessment of their business. Mandel was known for his blunt and often hilarious critiques, but his ultimate goal was to help the owners turn things around.

Throughout the course of the show, Mandel would work with the owners to make changes in their bar, from redecorating to changing the menu to retraining the staff. The idea was to make the bar a more attractive and welcoming place for customers, with the hope of increasing business and improving profitability.

One unique aspect of Barmageddon was the inclusion of a rival bar in each episode. Mandel would bring in a competing bar owner to give their take on what was wrong with the struggling bar, and offer up suggestions for how to improve. This led to some intense and entertaining moments, as the rival bar owners were typically just as opinionated as Mandel himself.

Another fun element of Barmageddon was the inclusion of local experts in each episode. Mandel would bring in a bartender or mixologist from another bar in the same city to offer up specialty cocktails and other suggestions for improving the bar's offerings. This helped to showcase the local bar scene and give viewers a glimpse into what was available outside of the struggling bar.

Overall, Barmageddon was a lighthearted and entertaining show that focused on helping struggling businesses succeed. While Mandel could be brutally honest in his assessments, his intentions were always good, and his efforts to improve the bars he visited were genuine. The inclusion of rival bars and local experts added a fun and informative element to the show, and viewers were left rooting for the owners to succeed as they watched their businesses grow and transform with each episode.

Barmageddon is a series that is currently running and has 2 seasons (19 episodes). The series first aired on October 29, 2014.

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Lauren Alaina vs. Blake Shelton
10. Lauren Alaina vs. Blake Shelton
January 22, 2024
Country star Lauren Alaina "Sharts" all over Blake Shelton.
Bill Engvall vs. AJ McCarron
9. Bill Engvall vs. AJ McCarron
January 15, 2024
Comedian Bill Engvall and XFL quarterback AJ McCarron try to be the first to spell HORSE.
Two Bits vs. 67 Orange Street (New York)
8. Two Bits vs. 67 Orange Street (New York)
July 13, 2015
It's a tale of two New York Cities when Karl's fancy-cocktailed Harlem speakeasy takes on Perry's Lower East Side dive ruled by pinball and cheap beer. Can Karl win it at Two-Bits, or will Perry prevail at 67?
Wild Beaver Saloon vs. The Clubhouse (Nashville)
7. Wild Beaver Saloon vs. The Clubhouse (Nashville)
July 6, 2015
In the musical city of Nashville, the competition hits a high note when The Clubhouse's Jade, a rookie with fresh ideas, takes on Wild Beaver Saloon's Will, a maverick whose sights are set on industry domination.
Zunzi's 2 vs. Distillery Ale House (Savannah)
6. Zunzi's 2 vs. Distillery Ale House (Savannah)
June 29, 2015
KD of Zunzi's swaps places with Michael of Distillery.
The Allie Way vs. Oficina Latina (New York)
5. The Allie Way vs. Oficina Latina (New York)
June 22, 2015
Paolo, a passionate Italian competes against Allie, a straight-laced uptown girl.
Blu Cantina vs. Anchor Bar & Tattoo (Atlanta)
4. Blu Cantina vs. Anchor Bar & Tattoo (Atlanta)
June 15, 2015
Owners of two bars in Atlanta compete for a cash prize.
Tondee's Tavern vs. Bootleggers (Savannah)
3. Tondee's Tavern vs. Bootleggers (Savannah)
June 8, 2015
Tempers flare in Savannah when tourist bar Tondee's goes up against local hangout "Bootleggers." And when the owners swap, the staffs wage all-out war. Who will bring home the $10,000 in Savannah? Watch to find out!
OB Noodle House vs. South Beach Bar & Grill (San Diego)
2. OB Noodle House vs. South Beach Bar & Grill (San Diego)
June 1, 2015
It's a Barmaggedon turf war when two San Diego bars, and direct competitors, battle it out.
Gossip Grill vs. Single Fin (San Diego)
1. Gossip Grill vs. Single Fin (San Diego)
May 25, 2015
Sunny San Diego gets even hotter when Moe and the party girls at Gossip Grill take on Dominic and the surfer dudes at Single Fin. Will Dominic dominate Gossip Grill or will Moe prevail at Single Fin? Watch to find out!
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Barmageddon is available for streaming on the truTV website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Barmageddon on demand at Peacock Premium, Amazon, NBC, Vudu, FuboTV, Microsoft Movies & TV, Google Play and Apple TV.
  • Premiere Date
    October 29, 2014
  • IMDB Rating
    6.5  (30)