The BEST episodes of Fixer Upper season 3

Every episode of Fixer Upper season 3, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Fixer Upper season 3!

The first rule of real estate is location, location, location, but what happens when a buyer's only option in the right location is a house with dreadful design and a clunky layout? We say buy it — then fix it! "Fixer Upper" pairs renovation, design and real estate pros Chip and Joanna Gaines with Waco/Dallas, Texas-area buyers to renovate the wrong house that's in the right location.

Last Updated: 3/27/2026Network: HGTVStatus: Ended
Parents of College Students Find Fixer Close to Campus
star
8.08
132 votes

#1 - Parents of College Students Find Fixer Close to Campus

Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 2/16/2016

A California couple wants a charming fixer-upper in Waco to be near their kids at Baylor. They are looking for a three-bedroom, two-bath house full of original detailing and shiplap for under $175,000.

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Convenience and Character Are on the Wish List for a House Hunting Waco Couple
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8.05
151 votes

#2 - Convenience and Character Are on the Wish List for a House Hunting Waco Couple

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/5/2016

The McKenzies want a new place close to their church, the kids' schools and a grocery store. Chip and Joanna Gaines help them find a promising house with an open concept and plenty of room for their three kids to play.

Single Foster Mom Finds Fixer for Future Family
star
8.05
153 votes

#3 - Single Foster Mom Finds Fixer for Future Family

Season 3 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/15/2016

Chip and Jo create a charming, kid-friendly home for Kaley Eggers, a single foster mom.

Lackluster Fixer Changes to Contemporary Charm for Young Family
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8.04
159 votes

#4 - Lackluster Fixer Changes to Contemporary Charm for Young Family

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/2/2016

A young couple with a baby girl is looking for a family-sized house with 3-4 bedrooms and a playroom/home office. With Chip and Johanna, they tour three homes near Waco, TX, and take one from lackluster to charming.

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Making New Family Memories in Rural Texas
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7.99
183 votes

#5 - Making New Family Memories in Rural Texas

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/19/2016

Sterling and Casey inherited a 2,000-acre ranch with a house that has been abandoned for ten years. They hope Chip and Joanna can restore the house to its former glory.

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Chip and Jo Give a Run-Down Tiny House a Total Makeover for an Adventurous, Young Couple
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7.98
148 votes

#6 - Chip and Jo Give a Run-Down Tiny House a Total Makeover for an Adventurous, Young Couple

Season 3 - Episode 14 - Aired 3/8/2016

Cameron and Jessie love the cozy charm of small-scale living, but want a place of their own. Chip and Joanna turn an abandoned tiny house into a modern living space for the adventurous couple.

Chip and Jo Bring a Relaxing Coastal Feel to a Rural Fixer
star
7.94
139 votes

#7 - Chip and Jo Bring a Relaxing Coastal Feel to a Rural Fixer

Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 3/1/2016

Chip and Joanna convert a rural ranch to a breezy beach-style home for Chris and Lindy.

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Most Eligible Bachelor Finds the Perfect Home for Entertaining
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7.92
154 votes

#8 - Most Eligible Bachelor Finds the Perfect Home for Entertaining

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 2/9/2016

Chip and Jo are looking for a property for David Ridley, one of Waco’s most eligible bachelors. They find him a spacious lakeside home and transform it into a modern ranch.

A One-of-a-Kind Fixer Upper Gets a Modern Makeover
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7.88
194 votes

#9 - A One-of-a-Kind Fixer Upper Gets a Modern Makeover

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/12/2016

The Meeks are hoping to find a home on several acres of land so they can raise their kids in the spirit of country living. Will Chip and Jo surprise them with an outside-the-box rural renovation?

Finding Small Town Texas Charm for a Young Family
star
7.86
303 votes

#10 - Finding Small Town Texas Charm for a Young Family

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 12/1/2015

The Dansby family currently lives in Hillsboro, TX, but their house is too small for their three growing sons. Chip and Jo found three houses that might provide the Dansbys with the space and character they’re looking for.

star
7.86
152 votes

#11 - Family Leaves the Bustling City for Quiet Simplicity

Season 3 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/22/2016

Chip and Jo add timeless charm to a 1950s home for Cody and Katie Messerall, raising a young family in Waco.

A Host & Hostess for the Bed & Breakfast
star
7.84
162 votes

#12 - A Host & Hostess for the Bed & Breakfast

Season 3 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/29/2016

Chip & Joanna throw a 'silobration' for the grand opening of the Magnolia Silos and renovate the next door innkeepers' house for the Magnolia Bed and Breakfast managers.

A Home Away From Home for the Holidays
star
7.84
194 votes

#13 - A Home Away From Home for the Holidays

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/22/2015

Chip and Joanna Gaines turn an old Victorian beauty into a bed and breakfast just in time for the holidays.

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Newlyweds Take on a Run-Down Fixer for Their Future Together
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7.83
134 votes

#14 - Newlyweds Take on a Run-Down Fixer for Their Future Together

Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/23/2016

Ken and Kelly are newlyweds looking for their first home together in Waco, Texas. Chip and Joanna find a rundown fixer-upper and customize it for the couple.

A Young Couple Hopes for a House with Old World Charm
star
7.81
176 votes

#15 - A Young Couple Hopes for a House with Old World Charm

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/26/2016

Newlyweds, Jeff and Sara Jones, want to find a first house with three bedrooms, a big kitchen, and a big backyard in the Mountainview area of Waco, Texas.

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School Spirit Spurs Home Search
star
7.76
236 votes

#16 - School Spirit Spurs Home Search

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 12/8/2015

Baylor alumni Lori and Baron live in Houston, but want to purchase a second home in Waco with the hope that their 12-year-old son will continue the family’s legacy. They are looking for a house full of character, but on budget.

A Family Searches a Small Town for the Ultimate Open Space
star
7.67
217 votes

#17 - A Family Searches a Small Town for the Ultimate Open Space

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/15/2015

The McKenzies want a new place close to their church, the kids' schools and a grocery store. Chip and Joanna Gaines help them find a promising house with an open concept and plenty of room for their three kids to play.

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