The WORST episodes of Flip or Flop

Every episode of Flip or Flop ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Flip or Flop!

Tarek is a self-proclaimed real estate genius with determination and drive. Christina is Tarek's picture-perfect wife, who Tarek's friends still can't believe he landed. In each episode of "Flip or Flop", Tarek and Christina flip a new property. From the nail-biting purchase at auction, to the frustrating renovations and maddening showings, to the giddy acceptance of an offer, we'll follow along as these two relatively novice flippers try their hand at the toughest game in town. From purchase to resale, weaving their personal lives within the story of the flip. From paying cash, sight unseen, for a property at auction, through the hapless remodeling process, to the frantic sale, this young couple is putting everything they have into this venture.

Last Updated: 9/28/2026Network: HGTVStatus: Ended
New Normal in Arcadia
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#1 - New Normal in Arcadia

Season 7 - Episode 11 - Aired 7/5/2018

Tarek and Christina flip a large home in the unfamiliar neighborhood of Arcadia, CA, but their differing opinions threaten their profit margin in an area with a high market standard.

Rock Bottom Flip
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#2 - Rock Bottom Flip

Season 8 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/9/2018

Tarek and Christina get a lead on a house in Whittier, Calif.; the home is dirty and dated, with a large fireplace in the center that will cost a fortune to update; they struggle to find a happy medium between design cost and profitability.

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Rotten Flip
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#3 - Rotten Flip

Season 8 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/23/2018

Tarek and Christina gamble on a million-dollar possibility in Anaheim Hills, Calif., rotted with mold; Tarek wrestles to keep the project on track while Christina tip-toes around her ex being in a bad mood as things get worse with the home.

Fantastic Flip
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#4 - Fantastic Flip

Season 8 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/30/2018

Tarek and Christina take on a home in a trendy Costa Mesa, CA, neighborhood but if they want to give the hip homebuyers what they want, they'll first have to nail the design. While Christina is shooting for the stars with her designs, however, Tarek has a hard time spending the money. Will they be able to attract the right kind of buyer in this hard-to-please neighborhood or will their design miss the mark?

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Two Houses For Sale
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#5 - Two Houses For Sale

Season 7 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/21/2018

Tarek gets a lead on a house in Buena Park, CA, and calls Christina to check it out. When they arrive at the house, they find that it's dated inside and out and requires much more work than they'd hoped. As the renovation continues, Christina struggles to tell Tarek she wants to sell the house they lived in together because the news could send their flip off the rails.

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Junk-Pile Flip
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#6 - Junk-Pile Flip

Season 7 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/7/2018

Tarek and Christina flip a small home with big problems in Long Beach, CA. What seems like a great home reveals an avalanche of problems from the front door to the garage. This junk-pile flip is filled to the brim with hidden obstacles -- can it be saved?

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Bursting at the Seams
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#7 - Bursting at the Seams

Season 7 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/14/2018

Tarek and Christina are out of town when they get a lead on a house in La Mirada, California, and are forced to buy the house sight unseen. Christina worries the house may be packed with problems, but Tarek believes big risks come with big rewards.

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Pigeonhole Flip
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#8 - Pigeonhole Flip

Season 7 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/28/2018

Tarek and Christina take on a home that's full of surprises in Santa Ana, California. They work to modernize the house as much as possible to appeal to the modern-day buyer, but with every challenge comes many problems.

What's Old Is New Again
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#9 - What's Old Is New Again

Season 8 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/16/2018

Tarek and Christina get a lead on a home in Hacienda Heights, Calif., where they find some outdated designs and others that are back in style; the retro property could be profitable in this hot market, or they may find something hiding inside.

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Infested Flip
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#10 - Infested Flip

Season 8 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/6/2018

Tarek and Christina land on a small three-bedroom, two-bathroom home that needs a lot of work in Santa Ana, California. Once they get inside, they realize it needs more love than they expected. While deciding how to rehab the home, the duo clashes over style so they decide to compete to see whose design is better.

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Flipping and Dating
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#11 - Flipping and Dating

Season 7 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/31/2018

Tarek gets a lead on a house in Diamond Bar, CA, and asks Christina to meet him to view the property. Tarek rushes off for a date, however, and Christina relentlessly pokes fun at him. The underlying tension leads to a blowout, which could get in the way of finishing the flip and making a profit.

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Unpermitted Flip
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#12 - Unpermitted Flip

Season 9 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/1/2019

Tarek and Christina flip a home in Rowland Heights, CA, that's jam-packed with issues. There's a large pool in a small backyard, and unexpected additions create problems they've never seen before. As their budgets grow and profits shrink, Tarek and Christina need to figure out creative ways to get top dollar on this project.

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Fish Out of Water
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#13 - Fish Out of Water

Season 9 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/8/2019

Tarek and Christina take on a flip in West Covina, CA, which is a new area for them. They have to expand into new cities in order to grow their business, but the distance and their uncertainty of what buyers expect in the area lead to disagreements on the scope and design of the house.

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Flea Bag Flip
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#14 - Flea Bag Flip

Season 9 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/15/2019

Tarek and Christina get a lead on a house in Rowland Height, CA. This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom house should be a quick flip but once they open the door they see this is a bigger project then they anticipated. Can they turn this run down house into a profit or will this flea bag flip be a flop?

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Bankrupt Flip
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#15 - Bankrupt Flip

Season 9 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/22/2019

Tarek and Christina find a good deal in a familiar neighborhood in Anaheim, CA. They need to act fast if they want to lock it in, but they have to make an offer without seeing the inside.

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Alarming Flip
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#16 - Alarming Flip

Season 9 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/29/2019

Tarek and Christina return to the street of a previous flip in Cypress, Calif; when they can't agree on a design for the kitchen, they decide to settle matters with a quick game of hoops.

Midcentury Money Pit
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#17 - Midcentury Money Pit

Season 9 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/5/2019

Tarek and Christina flip a house in Fullerton, CA, right across the street from Tarek's first flip. Before renovating, they have to deal with crumbling concrete, and they need to figure out the market for the house. A lot has changed since Tarek's first flip, and changes bring new challenges.

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It's a Dump
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#18 - It's a Dump

Season 9 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/12/2019

Tarek and Christina flip a house in Lakewood, CA, near one of their previous flips. They hope to repeat their past success, but modernizing an old house comes with a high price tag. A good flip will set the bar for the neighborhood, and a bad flip will leave them with minimal profits.

Money Mirage
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#19 - Money Mirage

Season 9 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/19/2019

Tarek and Christina take a gamble on a tri-level house in Irvine, CA, buying it sight unseen. The neighborhood is hot, but the house needs a lot of work. After opening up the tiny kitchen and updating the master bedroom, there's still a lot to do with a shrinking budget.

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Additional Problems
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#20 - Additional Problems

Season 9 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/26/2019

Tarek and Christina find a house in Long Beach, CA, with tons of potential. To justify their investment, they decide to add a bedroom and bath. As work begins and problems spring up, they hope they haven't bitten off more than they can chew.

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Midcentury Maze
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#21 - Midcentury Maze

Season 7 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/6/2017

Tarek and Christina check out a three-bedroom, two-bathroom home in their new stomping grounds of Garden Grove, CA. Hoping to snatch this property before it hits the market, they arrive to find the house is dirty with a mosquito-infested pool but has the potential to be charming. If they want to sell, the project will require a complex renovation with little room for error. Can they talk the seller down to a lower asking price or will Tarek and Christina have to pull off the perfect flip?

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Wishful Workshop
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#22 - Wishful Workshop

Season 6 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/23/2017

Tarek and Christina get a lead on a home in Garden Grove, California. They always do well in this neighborhood and see big potential with this house. When they go to check out the house there is a large workshop addition which could be a huge selling point for a buyer later on. Will this addition help sell this home once it's renovated or will permit issues bring down this wishful workshop

Lessons in Laguna Beach
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#23 - Lessons in Laguna Beach

Season 6 - Episode 13 - Aired 3/2/2017

Tarek and Christina get a lead on a house in an upscale neighborhood in Laguna Beach, CA. Even though the house is small, it has an ocean view, which means big money. Having never flipped in the area, they aren't sure what to offer for the house, so they visit another flip in the area and see that the house they want is overpriced. When they offer below asking price for the home, the seller is shocked. Will they be able to get a good deal on this beachside home or will they miss their chance to make big money in Laguna?

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Diving Into a Flip
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#24 - Diving Into a Flip

Season 6 - Episode 14 - Aired 3/9/2017

Tarek and Christina buy a large home in Anaheim, California, with some strange additions that could end up costing them thousands of dollars and sacrificing square footage.

Hillside Horror
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#25 - Hillside Horror

Season 6 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/16/2017

Tarek and Christina get a lead on a property in the upscale neighborhood of Palos Verdes, California. The house may be small but because of the area, it could sell for over $1 million. Can Tarek and Christina turn this hillside horror into a high-class home, or are they in over their heads in this beachside community?

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