The WORST episodes of Holmes and Holmes

#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.

#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.

#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.

#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.

#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.

#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.

#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 They purchase an outdated, suburban property and face a wonky layout, too many stairs and open-concept headaches.

#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.

#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.

#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.

#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

#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.

#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.

#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.

#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.

#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.

#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.

#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.

#19 - 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.

#20 - 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?

#21 - Smart Suburban Holmes

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

#22 - 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.

#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.

#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.

#25 - The Holmes Stretch

Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 9/25/2018

The first property that Mike Holmes and his son, MJ, bought is the last to be finished. Time is money, and there's still a ton of work to be done before they can put the sign up on the lawn and get the house on the market. Mike and MJ race to complete the landscaping, boosting the curb appeal for potential buyers, while finishing the interior to Mike's exacting standards.