American Diner Revival

Jack's Cafe in Westwood, N.J., is a classic 1940s boxcar diner that's missing out on NYC commuter business because its food is bland and boring. The children of the owners conspire to get the diner a hip makeover as a surprise.

Greeks diner has fed the hardworking people of Kearny, NJ, for 50 years, but now this family diner might close because of its overindulgent, greasy fare. Can Ty and Amanda update their restaurant fast enough to save the business?

Liz's Kitchen in Goodlettsville, TN, is one of the last mom and pop diners in town, but the death of the owner's son put the family into a tailspin. Can Ty and Amanda hatch a plan that embraces southern flavors and save the diner?

The Hermitage Cafe was once a hoppin' late night spot in Nashville, but lately it looks more like a haggard eyesore with drab decor. Ty and Amanda have two days to clean up this dirty dive, amp up the funky and make it functional.

Hole-in-the-wall Johny's Luncheonette is in a fast-changing Manhattan neighborhood. With limited space and time constraints, Ty and Amanda try to turn it into a foodie destination with an old-school look and new-school flavor.

Ten years after Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, Slim Goodies Diner is having a hard time keeping up. Ty Pennington and Chef Amanda Freitag must clean up this New Orleans saver with some much needed New Orleans flavor.