American Diner Revival

George's Place has been the hub of its Carmel, N.Y., community for nearly forty years, but rising costs threaten to shut down the town's beloved diner forever.

A diner owner's best intentions are facing a losing battle against a pungent carpet, bland side dishes, and a disorganized front area.

Helps arrives for Red Hots Coney Island in Highland Park, Mich., which has been in the owner's family for 94 years, but is showing its age with crumbling floors and a disastrous kitchen. Also: Amanda addresses a need for desserts on the menu.

A campus fraternity helps organize the makeover of Walker's Diner in Farmville, Va.