Open Bar

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  • 2005
  • 1 Season
  • 6.5  (16)

Open Bar was a reality television show that aired on MTVN in 2005. The show was a spin-off of the popular show Laguna Beach and followed a group of young adults as they worked at a bar and navigated their personal lives in Southern California. The show was set at a bar called Hurricanes, located in Huntington Beach, California. The bar was owned by Jody J. Ansell, who was also a recurring character on the show. The main cast of Open Bar consisted of the staff at the bar, including bartenders, servers, and bouncers.

The show followed the personal lives of the cast members as they interacted with each other and worked together at the bar. The cast members were all young adults in their early twenties, and the show explored the typical dramas and ups and downs of their lives.

One of the main storylines of the show was the romantic relationships between the cast members. The show focused on several couples, including bartender Michelle and bouncer Justin, server Joy and bartender Finn, and bartender Vinnie and server Melissa. The relationships were often rocky and drama-filled, and the show followed the cast members as they navigated the complicated dynamics of dating within their tight-knit group.

Another major storyline of the show was the conflicts that arose between the cast members while working at the bar. The show explored the challenges of working in the service industry, including dealing with difficult customers, working long hours, and managing stress. The cast members often clashed over disagreements about work, which led to tension and drama throughout the season.

In addition to the personal dramas of the cast members, the show also featured a number of fun and entertaining scenes of the cast partying and letting loose outside of work. The show often featured shots of the cast hanging out at the beach, going out to clubs and parties, and enjoying the Southern California lifestyle.

Overall, Open Bar was a compelling and entertaining reality show that offered a glimpse into the lives and dramas of a group of young adults in Southern California. While the show only aired for one season, it remains a cult favorite among fans of MTV reality programming.

Open Bar is a series that ran for 1 seasons (6 episodes) between August 22, 2005 and on MTVN

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The Grand Opening
6. The Grand Opening
September 26, 2005
The party is in full swing when the doors of i Candy are finally opened. It seems that all of Tyler's hard work has finally paid off, but a poor showing on Gay Pride weekend presents Tyler with the most important challenge of all - gaining the acceptance
Crunch Time!
5. Crunch Time!
September 19, 2005
There's only a week left before the big opening day and the stress is starting to get to Tyler. It looks like all hope is lost when his health starts to decline and with less than an hour to go, will a not yet recovered Tyler be able to pull it off?
The Best Laid Plans
4. The Best Laid Plans
September 12, 2005
Time and money are both in short supply as opening day draws near. Tyler takes out some personal time to work on his love life, but a short visit from his mother swiftly pulls him back into the fray.
Trial by Fire
3. Trial by Fire
September 5, 2005
Things are finally looking up for Tyler that is until the day of the taste-testing he throws for his investors. Will one less-than-equipped kitchen and two irritable managers ruin Tyler's big day?
One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
2. One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
August 29, 2005
Eager to get back on track, Tyler reunites with Heyman but they soon encounter more problems, this time with the city permits. Meanwhile, the new general manager Yawar has his hands full hunting out staff for the bar.
Welcome to i Candy
1. Welcome to i Candy
August 22, 2005
Join Tyler Robuck, fresh out of the closet, as he struggles to connect with the LGBT community by opening a gay bar in West Hollywood. Ignoring his family's words of caution, Tyler dives head first into the project.
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Where to Watch Open Bar
Open Bar is available for streaming on the MTVN website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Open Bar on demand at Amazon.
  • Premiere Date
    August 22, 2005
  • IMDB Rating
    6.5  (16)