Restaurant Stakeout

2012·Show
58Episodes in5Seasons
36
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.8Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

Where to watch

PhiloDiscovery+Discovery +

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Emotionally cool.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Tension6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness4
  • Catharsis3
  • Pathos2

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy3
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Show business, everyday modern life, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Restaurant Stakeout is an American reality television series on the Food Network. The series debuted on March 12, 2012, with the second season premiering on August 29, 2012. The series follows New York City restaurant owner William Jack "Willie" Degel, who goes behind the scenes of different restaurants across the country with hidden cameras to examine their service problems. It is one of the first "reality" shows attempted on Food Network.
Restaurant UndercoverHidden CameraService IndustryReality TVFast-PacedIntrigue and MysteryProblem SolvingRestaurant Business

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Restaurant Stakeout

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Where can I stream Restaurant Stakeout legally?

PhiloDiscovery+Discovery +

Restaurant Stakeout is included with a subscription to Philo and Discovery + in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Restaurant Stakeout worth watching?

36
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 37/100 (IMDb 4.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Restaurant Stakeout have?

5 seasons

It has 5 seasons with 58 episodes.

When did Restaurant Stakeout air?

It ran from 2012 to 2014 and has ended.

What language is Restaurant Stakeout in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch Restaurant Stakeout?

3CAINUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Restaurant Stakeout in 3 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Restaurant Stakeout use?

Hired for Their LooksBlack-and-Grey MoralityKnow When to Fold 'EmBig Brother Is WatchingShout-Out

TV Tropes lists 5 storytelling tropes for Restaurant Stakeout, including Hired for Their Looks, Black-and-Grey Morality, Know When to Fold 'Em.

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