The BEST episodes of House Hunters

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

House Hunters takes viewers behind the scenes as individuals, couples and families learn what to look for and decide whether or not a home is meant for them. Focusing on the emotional experience of finding and purchasing a new home, each episode follows a prospective buyer and real estate agent through the home-buying process, from start to finish.

Last Updated: 10/10/2024Network: HGTVStatus: Continuing
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#1 - Las Vegas Dancer Wants His First Place

Season 61 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/11/2012

After years of traveling abroad, professional dancer Eric Morgan's landed a long-term gig in Vegas. He wants to celebrate by buying his first place, and his friend Jamie's along to help. Eric's looking for something move in ready and within his $100,000 budget. But when Eric sees the best Sin City has to offer, will he be tempted to stretch his budget?

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#2 - First-Time Homeowners

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/21/1999

Danielle and Jay Williams are newlyweds who are ready to buy their first home. His parents are in town on a visit, and they happily accompany the young couple on their house hunt. Episode #104 for comments or questions shown in the episode.

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#3 - Chicago Burbs or Not

Season 251 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/23/2024

Young parents need a bigger place for their growing family in Chicago. She wants a historic home in the city, but he wants something newer and bigger in the suburbs.

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#4 - Arizona Couple's City Dilemma

Season 243 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/24/2023

A blended family with a baby on the way searches for a new home, but can't agree on where to live. One wants Arizona's up-and-coming and affordable community of Peoria, but the other prefers the established and expensive city of Scottsdale.

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#5 - Young Buyer Wants a Project in Vermont

Season 242 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/14/2023

A twenty-something amateur wood worker wants to take on a project for her first home in Burlington, Vermont. Her BFF is worried she'll get in over her head and hopes to steer her toward something more updated.

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#6 - Whimsy Wanted in New York

Season 242 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/6/2023

Buyers outside of New York City sold their apartment in less than a week, so now they need to find a new home fast. He wants to go with something small to keep costs down, but she's got her heart set on a large house with charm and a whimsical feel.

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#7 - A Family Home in South Georgia

Season 242 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/30/2023

After relocating from Montana less than a year ago, a couple is ready to move their family out of a rental and buy their own home in South Georgia. He grew up in the South and loves Southern charm, but she wants something that's more contemporary.

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#8 - Dream Home Near Lake Michigan

Season 240 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/3/2023

Buyers can finally afford to purchase property after moving from New York City to the Grand Rapids area near Lake Michigan. One wants to play it safe with a smaller and less-expensive home, but the other wants to spend big for a large house by the lake.

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#9 - A Baby, a Wedding and a House in Texas

Season 230 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/28/2023

An engaged couple is thrilled at the chance to become homeowners in the Dallas area. She wants to live in a prime area near the city, but he wants to go much farther out to get a deal.

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#10 - I Need a Vacation from this Vacation

Season 216 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/26/2022

With their six kids growing up fast, this Seattle couple wants a vacation home where the whole family can get together in Scottsdale, Arizona. They plan to also make it a short-term rental to cover the cost, but they're miles apart on what to spend.

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#11 - Mother Knows Best in Memphis

Season 217 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/21/2022

After suffering a financial setback, a single mother is back on her feet and ready to buy her first home in Memphis. She's looking for a place with character, but her mom thinks she needs a newer home in the suburbs where the kids can be close to grandma.

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#12 - Good Energy in Palm Springs

Season 188 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/31/2020

An urban couple doesn't see eye-to-eye on their house hunt in Palm Springs, California. One wants a historic Mediterranean revival where he can feel the positive energy, and the other is more concerned with getting an affordable midcentury modern.

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#13 - Momma Knows Best in Tampa

Season 186 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/26/2020

A self-professed momma's boy struggles to please his mom while looking for his first home in Tampa Bay, Florida. He wants a bachelor pad where he can entertain his friends, but she wants him to focus on the future and buy a home he can grow into.

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#14 - No Row House in Philly

Season 165 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/27/2019

Philadelphia natives are moving from California back to their hometown to be close to family. Their wish list for their new Philly home includes air conditioning, and she can't stand the thought of living in one of the city's many row houses.

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#15 - Ready for a Family in Rochester

Season 163 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/6/2019

First-time buyers are on the hunt for a home in Rochester, New York. She's looking for a place with a home office near the city but he's hoping for a big backyard and a little privacy farther out. Most of all, this young couple just needs more room to start their family.

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#16 - Golf Swing in Chicago

Season 153 - Episode 13 - Aired 9/13/2018

Unlike many young parents, these buyers are not fleeing for the suburbs. Instead, they're using their million-dollar budget to find a vintage place near downtown Chicago with a high-ceiling basement so they can install a golf simulator.

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#17 - California Water Views

Season 137 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/30/2017

Two ER doctors are on the hunt for more space in San Diego. He wants something modern with clean lines and ocean views, but she wants a craftsman with character and room for their cats and chickens.

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#18 - Windy City Wishes

Season 36 - Episode 10 - Aired 7/26/2009

Carlos Guzman and Mandy Brill met and fell in love in Spain five years ago, and they now live in Chicago. They are looking for a condo with two bedrooms and two bathrooms for under $260,000, and they'd like the place to include parking, private laundry, air conditioning, a dishwasher and a walk-in closet. Knowing that's a big list for a small budget. Carlos and Mandy know they'll need a keen eye to find the perfect place and have enlisted Chicago native and realtor Richard Doty to help.

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#19 - Make Room for Triplets!

Season 8 - Episode 14 - Aired 11/27/2003

A family with an active two year old and triplets on the way has decided it's finally time to leave downtown Seattle for the suburbs. They'd like at least four bedrooms, a large family room and a place to do laundry.

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#20 - Beach Bound

Season 8 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/4/2003

Young professionals love the sand and surf of their beach community, but they don't love their cramped apartment. They're hoping to find a three-bedroom house in the same locale while sticking to their budget.

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#21 - Making Room for Family

Season 8 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/3/2003

Parents with two tiny children have outgrown their starter home. Now they're looking for a much larger space in a good school zone. Can they find what they're looking for in their price range?

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#22 - The Valley Family is New to the Dallas Area, and Must Choose Between Buying a Home That's Close to Work, or Close to Friends

Season 50 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/26/2011

Trish and Ryan Valley and their two kids just moved all the way from Ottawa, Canada to Dallas, Texas. While looking for a home to buy, they're staying with long-time friends who recently made the move from Ottawa to the Dallas suburb of Keller. Trish wants to find a home in Keller, to be close to their friends, but that would mean a nightmare commute for Ryan, whose job is an hour and a half away in downtown Dallas. They'll look at a home in Keller, a home in Dallas, and a home part-way in between the two. Which one will they choose?

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#23 - Denver Newcomers Search for a Vintage-Style Home

Season 76 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/18/2013

Newlyweds, Harrison and Leah, moved to Denver a year ago, and love their new city so much they're ready to buy their first home there. Both are hoping to find an older home with vintage charm, close to the restaurants and nightlife of downtown. But while Harrison is open to an attached home, Leah dreams of owning a single-family place. Their biggest challenge: the booming Denver housing market, which may prevent their $450,000 budget from going as far as they'd expected.

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#24 - Couple Wants to Buy Home in Newly Adopted Town of Fayetteville, Georgia

Season 73 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/22/2013

After moving to Fayetteville, Georgia, for a new job as a pastor, Jim and his wife, Laura, have decided to buy a home there. With a budget of $220,000 - $250,000 they're looking for a large 4-bedroom house with a stately yet inviting exterior, hardwood floors, crown molding, a large kitchen with upgraded countertops, and a wooded backyard. Laura wants a formal dining room that's big enough for her family heirloom furniture. Their two daughters want a large backyard with a pool, but Jim is concerned about the maintenance.

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#25 - Five Guys Search for a Spacious Home in the Boston Suburbs

Season 73 - Episode 11 - Aired 4/12/2013

Baz has been living in a Boston suburb rental with his four roommates for several years, but he's decided it's time to take the plunge and buy. Since the thought of swinging the entire mortgage alone is a little daunting, and these guys get along so well, he'd like to find a large enough house where they can all live together. Ideally Baz would like a five-bedroom Victorian or Colonial style home. A large kitchen is a must because they like to cook and they enjoy brewing their own beer. With five different house hunters, there are plenty of different opinions.

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