The WORST episodes of Dream Home Makeover

Every episode of Dream Home Makeover ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Dream Home Makeover!

Shea and Syd McGee of Studio McGee help dreams come true for real families looking to update their home tailored to their own unique style.

Last Updated: 3/8/2026Network: NetflixStatus: Ended

5.58

19 votes

#1 - Mountain Retreat Makeover

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/1/2021

A couple's cabin calls for both bohemian and modern vibes, so Shea lightens the fireplace and welcomes the outdoors in with glass and greenery.

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5.96

24 votes

#2 - Los Angeles Hideaway

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/16/2020

After working remotely on a total remodel of an LA midcentury home, the McGees visit the spot for the first time to mix the clients' opposing styles.

6.05

21 votes

#3 - Restoring History

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/1/2021

Out with the linoleum, in with the charm. Shea updates the kitchen of a 1908 historic home while preserving the cheery character for a young family.

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6.17

18 votes

#4 - Bath Hideaway

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/1/2021

Footloose in Lehi, Utah, Shea puts the funk into function and turns a nightmarish bathroom into a dreamy spa refuge for a couple with six kids.

6.21

19 votes

#5 - Midcentury Makeover

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/1/2021

Midcentury modern enthusiasts Omar and Josh hope to turn their guest house into a stylish studio for mom, inspiring Shea to revamp the entire space.

6.29

17 votes

#6 - Bedroom Oasis

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/1/2021

Aloha is in the air as Syd celebrates his birthday and Shea sidesteps cheesiness and aims to please a client seeking a Hawaii-inspired bedroom.

6.30

20 votes

#7 - Grand Kitchen Deployment

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/16/2020

Shea takes on a family dream home with a catch: a cramped kitchen. With the clock ticking, the transformation begins with improved flow and function.

6.35

23 votes

#8 - Historic Home Renovation

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/16/2020

Time to revive an old soul. Shea reimagines the loft of a converted barn from 1851 as a fresh family room. But historic homes can hold surprises.

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6.40

20 votes

#9 - Luxury Estate

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/1/2021

Score! Shea shoots for a cozy, custom feel when it comes to one of her biggest projects: a home with a basketball court for an ex-NBA player's family.

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6.54

24 votes

#10 - Movie Room Remake

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/16/2020

It's moving day for the McGees. Can Shea turn their new house into a real home? Later, a London transplant yearns for the home theater of his dreams.

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6.63

32 votes

#11 - Manor House Designs

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/16/2020

Couple goals: Shea adds her impeccable touch to her neighbors' luxe, expansive new home. Meanwhile, Studio McGee celebrates its fifth anniversary.

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6.82

44 votes

#12 - Forever Home

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/16/2020

Let's get together! Aspiring to entertain year-round, a couple asks the McGees to bring both brightness and moodiness to a large, underutilized space.

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6.88

8 votes

#13 - The Mother of all Remodels

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 12/9/2022

A mom and son hope to bring modernity to their home while keeping some granny-chic elements. But Shea finds a chicken motif that needs to fly the coop.

7.13

8 votes

#14 - From Living Room to Library

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/9/2022

Shea ushers "Little House on the Prairie" charm back into an 1885 pioneer home that had lost its original character to renovations over the decades.

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7.20

10 votes

#15 - Living Room Brought to Life

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/27/2022

Shea draws inspiration from nature to create a formal yet kid-friendly living room for an outdoorsy family with a heartrending story.

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7.27

11 votes

#16 - Primary Suite Renovation

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/27/2022

First-time parents ask the McGees to transform their San Francisco "purple palace" into a multigenerational residence and work-from-home oasis.

7.33

12 votes

#17 - Basement Transformation

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/27/2022

Full house! As Studio McGee scales up and Syd and Shea prepare for a new baby, a family of five in Draper, Utah, look to level up their basement.

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7.38

13 votes

#18 - The Dream in Dream Home

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/27/2022

Back on Syd's sunny home turf, the McGees help some of their earliest clients build a SoCal dream home complete with a wine room and a secret passage.

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7.40

10 votes

#19 - Kitchen Expansion

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 12/9/2022

Shea and Syd create a drool-worthy kitchen remodel for one of their own team members — complete with a custom range hood and butler's pantry.

7.42

12 votes

#20 - Open Concept Space

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/27/2022

A client seeks a bedroom remodel after her house burns down. Moved by the woman's charity work, Shea decides to give her the surprise of her life.

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7.44

9 votes

#21 - Family Trailer Rebuild

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/9/2022

Syd has a surprise for Shea: he bought an Airstream! Out of her comfort zone, Shea imagines one tricked-out trailer — but is her vision even possible?

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7.57

14 votes

#22 - A Dream Kitchen Come True

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/27/2022

A gorgeous home with ocean views comes with one catch: a dated kitchen. Open shelves, integrated appliances and a chic sink make a refreshing splash.

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7.63

8 votes

#23 - Playroom Update

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/9/2022

A family wants their toy room to be sophisticated enough to double as a guest room. Shea finds a way to install playful touches, like a climbing wall.

7.78

9 votes

#24 - Primary Bath Reconnected

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/9/2022

Sick of their "his-and-hers" bathrooms, a Salt Lake City couple asks Shea to knock down the wall between them... as well as add a splashy new feature.