HOUR 1 –“KITCHEN NIGHTMARES”—“Trobiano’s”—(8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) CCIT’S BLISS OR BUST AS CHEF GORDON RAMSAY ATTEMPTS TO TURN TROBIANO’S AROUND ON “KITCHEN NIGHTMARES”

Chef Gordon Ramsay visits Trobiano’s, an Italian restaurant in Great Neck, NY, that’s a half-million dollars in debt. Owner and Executive Chef Anthony Trobiano’s girlfriend’s parents have thrown their life savings into his restaurant and the failing business has their relationship on the rocks. He needs Gordon’s help to turn his business around and help mend his relationship with girlfriend Tiffany.

However, when Chef Ramsay confronts Anthony about the cleanliness of the kitchen and the not-so-tasty food, it leads to an all-out confrontation and Chef Ramsay walks out. Bon Appétit magazine has a reservation for re-launch night, so both the front of the house and the kitchen must be ready to impress.

Will the family and Gordon be able to get back on track and help this nightmare end? Find out when Chef Ramsay visits “Trobiano’s” on KITCHEN NIGHTMARES airing Thursday, Sept. 25 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (KN-112) (TV-14 D, L)

HOUR 2 –“KITCHEN NIGHTMARES”—“Black Pearl—(9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) CCIT’S ALL FISH AND GAMES UNTIL SOMEONE PLAYS KNOW-IT-ALL ON “KITCHEN NIGHTMARES”

Black Pearl, a seafood restaurant in New York, NY, is struggling to get out of debt and has turned to Chef Gordon Ramsay for help. With three different owners running the kitchen, the restaurant lacks consistency in both food and service. The staff is frustrated by the lack of direction, which leads to chaos and miscommunication during dinner service and leaves everyone frustrated.

David, one of the owners, is referred to by the staff as a “know-it-all,” is resistant to change and questions Gordon on his every move. As the re-launch quickly approaches, David still doesn’t believe in any of the changes Gordon has tried to instill which leads to an all-out brawl.

Tune in to find out how this episode unfolds and to see the most shocking results ever seen on the show that leave Gordon speechless in the “Black Pearl” episode of KITCHEN NIGHTMARES airing Thursday, Sept. 25 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (KN-116) (TV-14 L)Cast: Head Chef Gordon Ramsay