The WORST episodes of Holmes and Holmes

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

Holmes & Holmes is a brand new series that follows Mike Holmes and his son Mike Jr. (MJ) as they transform MJ’s modest bachelor bungalow into the perfect, two-storey home for MJ and his girlfriend Lisa. While Mike and MJ share a last name, a strong work ethic, and a desire to help others, they don’t always see eye to eye. Their different approaches provide the foundation for unexpected moments of humour and drama- though they always vow to build it right. In addition to seeing the newest materials and build techniques, viewers will get a glimpse into the personal lives of the Holmes men. Holmes + Holmes is a memorable Father/Son journey with a hammer…and a dream!

Last Updated: 2/17/2024Network: DIY NetworkStatus: Ended
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The Suburban House: Part 2
star
6.50
8 votes

#1 - The Suburban House: Part 2

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/29/2020

Mike and Michael figure out the open-concept dilemma at the Suburban House and turn their attention outside, where their plans for a spacious new deck come up short. They must quickly find a solution before the fast-approaching open house arrives.

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The Country House: Part 1
star
6.60
5 votes

#2 - The Country House: Part 1

Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/19/2020

Mike and Michael buy a bungalow in the country that sits on five acres with a barn and two-car garage. It also has major water issues, leeching bed woes and a flooring battle that won't be swept under the rug.

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Decisions and Delays
star
6.80
15 votes

#3 - Decisions and Delays

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/7/2018

Trusses go up at the river house until MJ learns that the permits for the new build have not yet been approved. Mike goes to the council meeting hoping to hear good news, but it's a waiting game in the meantime. Back at the country house, Mike and MJ welcome their designer BFF Sarah Richardson, who offers some good advice. MJ starts getting pre-wedding jitters as his big day approaches.

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The River House: Part 1
star
7.00
3 votes

#4 - The River House: Part 1

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/5/2020

Mike finds a potential investment for Michael and himself, but the property is three-and-a-half hours away on St. Lawrence River. Things get even trickier as structural issues accumulate, causing stress levels to rise and the budget to go off the rails.

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A Thousand Goodbyes
star
7.00
17 votes

#5 - A Thousand Goodbyes

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 9/18/2018

Flooring takes center stage inside the country house, while outside the barn is finally completed! The river house gets its finishing touches as Mike and MJ prepare to say goodbye to the Thousand Islands.

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The Wedding
star
7.00
14 votes

#6 - The Wedding

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/14/2018

The leaching bed is replaced at the country house, and work progresses until Mike and MJ find out an open permit remains on the barn. Back at the river house, Mike decides to hire a designer for the first time, but he has a tough time handing over some control to a new member of the team. And the big day finally arrives when MJ and Lisa get married in a picturesque setting -- as long as the pounding rain holds off.

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The Suburban House: Part 1
star
7.17
6 votes

#7 - The Suburban House: Part 1

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/22/2020

Mike and Michael Jr. take things to the next level as they decide to go into business together. They purchase an outdated, suburban property and face a wonky layout, too many stairs and open-concept headaches.

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Holmes Sweet Home: Part 1
star
7.22
9 votes

#8 - Holmes Sweet Home: Part 1

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/8/2020

Mike Holmes faces uncharted territory when the homeowner who needs his help is none other than his son, Michael Jr. Michael's modest renovation ideas are turned upside down by Mike's ambitious plans to gut his bungalow and add a second story.

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Holmes Sweet Home: Part 2
star
7.29
7 votes

#9 - Holmes Sweet Home: Part 2

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/15/2020

Tensions run high as Mike and Michael Jr. run into a revolving door of disagreements, including the second-floor layout, exterior brick choice and even the necessity of a dishwasher. Then, after months in the making, it's all Holmes on deck to complete the house before the big reveal.

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Game Changer
star
7.36
14 votes

#10 - Game Changer

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/28/2018

Mike's vision for open concept at the suburban house hits a structural snag, and MJ attempts to rein him in before the budget takes another hit. A fun surprise awaits the team at the river house, but the fun doesn't last for long as Mike throws another curveball at MJ that could have serious repercussions for their business plan.

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River House of Dreams
star
7.38
13 votes

#11 - River House of Dreams

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/4/2018

Designer Sarah Richardson is back at the country house with some valuable advice on the design of the master en-suite. Meanwhile at the suburban house, the guys use some cool technology to improve the home's energy efficiency. While the push is on to get the interior of the river house completed, there is added pressure for MJ who wants to surprise his dad with the finishing touches

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We're In Business
star
7.42
19 votes

#12 - We're In Business

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/10/2018

Mike and MJ decide to go into business together buying and renovating houses; MJ is in for a surprise when he discovers Mike has already purchased their first project, then finds another potential investment 3.5 hours away.

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Here We Go Again
star
7.45
11 votes

#13 - Here We Go Again

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/21/2018

After MJ and Lisa's wedding, smooth sailing is wishful thinking as Mike and MJ are welcomed back to the river house by a river of muck! The deck posts and windows get installed as they rush to get the house closed in before the winter weather arrives. Then it's on to the next project as they purchase a new property, but Mike throws a monkey wrench into their renovation plan and budget.

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What Comes Down Must Go Up
star
7.47
15 votes

#14 - What Comes Down Must Go Up

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/31/2018

Facing major structural and water issues at the river house, Mike and MJ decide to take the whole house down so they can build it back up right. This is a major setback, and their profit will take a big hit unless they identify some areas to save. At the country house, they continue to solve the water issues but notice more water on the basement floor during a mechanical walk-through. MJ transforms the two-car garage into a functional and appealing workshop and living space.

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Water: The Good, the Bad and the Money
star
7.56
18 votes

#15 - Water: The Good, the Bad and the Money

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/17/2018

On the St. Lawrence River, MJ and Mike get a good deal on an eyesore full of asbestos, and they are forced to call in a remediation team; back at the country house, Mike and MJ find out they on the hook to replace its entire leaching field.

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The Country House: Part 2
star
7.57
7 votes

#16 - The Country House: Part 2

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/26/2020

Mike and Michael rush to finish the Country House before winter hits, but their schedule and budget are tested when an open permit, left on the barn by previous owners, is discovered.

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Demo, Digging and Dancing
star
7.57
14 votes

#17 - Demo, Digging and Dancing

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/24/2018

Mike and MJ add a partial second story to the country house while dangerous structural issues in the river house force them to take down the roof and second floor walls.

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The River House: Part 2
star
7.60
5 votes

#18 - The River House: Part 2

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/12/2020

Mike throws Michael a curveball that has major consequences for their business partnership. The rebuild of the River House continues as they battle muck, rain and snow, and after many stressful months, the property is ready to be revealed.

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Decisions, Decisions…
star
7.70
44 votes

#19 - Decisions, Decisions…

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/24/2016

Construction is going smoothly, as Mike and MJ work side by side, focusing on the exterior envelop of the home. Sure enough, illness hits the crew, forcing Mike to leave the job site, which opens the door for MJ to make some important structural decisions without his dad. What could possibly go wrong with that?

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Bringing the Heat
star
7.71
14 votes

#20 - Bringing the Heat

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/6/2019

Mike and the team install a new furnace at The Toxic Townhouse, replacing the decade-old gas fireplace the homeowners were using to heat the home. Then, The City Barn owners are welcomed home with a reveal that takes their breath away.

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Distractions and Disagreements
star
7.76
41 votes

#21 - Distractions and Disagreements

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/1/2016

Tensions run high as Mike and MJ engage in a revolving door of disagreements over hardwood flooring, exterior brick, and a lively debate about dishwashers. MJ and Lisa prepare for a romantic weekend getaway. Meanwhile, Mike takes over the job site, with some frustrating consequences for MJ.

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Smart Suburban Holmes
star
7.80
15 votes

#22 - Smart Suburban Holmes

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/11/2018

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Unfinished Business
star
7.86
14 votes

#23 - Unfinished Business

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/13/2019

Mike and the crew start a new home that was left half-finished by a contractor, and they find problems behind the walls; Michael and designer Kimm go shopping for flooring with some furry friends; Sherry and Cali take baby steps getting to work.

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A Bold Move
star
7.86
44 votes

#24 - A Bold Move

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/10/2016

Mike Holmes has helped hundreds of homeowners over the years, but now the homeowner who needs his help is his son MJ. MJ wants to renovate his tiny bungalow so he and his girlfriend Lisa can have a place of their own to start a family. Of course, MJ’s modest renovation plans are turned upside down by Mike’s ambitious plans.

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Trouble at the Finish
star
7.93
45 votes

#25 - Trouble at the Finish

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/8/2016

It’s the finishing stages, but the end is not in sight for MJ, as he runs into financial set backs, tiling troubles with Lisa, and door debates with his dad. As tensions mount, MJ must come to a decision that has repercussions for the completion of his home.

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