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.
#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?
Watch Now:Amazon#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.
Watch Now:Apple TV#3 - 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.
Watch Now:Amazon#4 - Breaking Free in Los Angeles
Season 216 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/26/2022
A young skin care entrepreneur leaves her family home and looks for her own place in Los Angeles. She wants something in the heart of Hollywood, but her younger sister thinks she should buy a bigger home in the suburbs with an eye towards the long-term.
Watch Now:Amazon#5 - 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.
Watch Now:Amazon#6 - 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.
#7 - 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.
#8 - 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?
Watch Now:Apple TV#9 - 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.
#10 - 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.
#11 - 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.
#12 - Growing Family is Running Out Of Room In Raleigh
Season 72 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/4/2013
When Denny and Melissa put their house on the market, they had no idea that it would be sold in a matter of weeks. They were forced to rent an apartment in Raleigh, North Carolina, but with two growing boys their apartment seems to be closing in on them. They're in the market for a large home with at least four bedrooms, plus a space for Melissa's photo studio. Denny insists on a large garage so he can set up his woodworking shop. And their two active boys need plenty of space to play, so they want a big backyard. Can this family of four find their dream home and stay within their budget?
#13 - Clash of Generations in South Carolina
Season 185 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/25/2020
A young, single entrepreneur wants to buy an older bungalow near downtown Greenville, SC, to be close to her clients. However, her mom thinks she should buy a new, contemporary home with enough space for a future family.
Watch Now:Amazon#14 - Helicopter Mom Knows Best in Oregon
Season 185 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/3/2020
An Oregon mom will do anything to make her boys happy. She's trying to get her husband to spend less on a house, just so she has extra money left over in order to spoil them.
Watch Now:Amazon#15 - Her Money Their Vision
Season 258 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/22/2025
A first-time buyer is making the leap to homeownership just outside of Washington, DC. Her boyfriend and his two sons plan to move in, and he doesn't mind spending for a big place with a spacious yard, but she prefers something smaller and more practical.
#16 - Atlanta Romance Destination
Season 227 - Episode 20 - Aired 3/26/2023
A couple uproots their lives from opposite coasts to relocate and find a home together in Atlanta. He wants something historic while she prefers a place that's brand new, but their search will prove to be a challenge in an already competitive market.
#17 - To Downsize or Not in Columbus
Season 190 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/10/2020
A young professional in Columbus, Ohio, is looking for a home with a reduced footprint. However, she still wants enough space to entertain all her college friends.
#18 - Rigid Wish List in Virginia
Season 187 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/18/2020
A Virginia couple looks to purchase a home in Virginia, and their struggle to compromise is harder than most. With a recent diagnosis of high-functioning autism, he's hyper-focused on his wish list, which leads to frustration for her.
#19 - Moving in Together in Milwaukee
Season 188 - Episode 11 - Aired 8/20/2020
A young Milwaukee couple taking the next step in their relationship is looking to buy a home. She is excited for something old and charming, but he is a modern architect and sees past the charm to what might actually be structural issues.
#20 - Mom Knows Best in Colorado Springs
Season 184 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/9/2020
A single woman has fallen in love with the city of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and wants to buy a condo near downtown. Her mom, however, is urging her to think long-term and buy a single-family house in the suburbs.
#21 - A Grown-up Home in Chicago
Season 189 - Episode 13 - Aired 4/30/2020
A Chicago couple is ready to buy their first home together. She wants high-rise living with all the amenities, but he thinks it's time to grow up and get a single-family home.
Watch Now:Amazon#22 - A Home Together on the Range in Canyon, Texas
Season 189 - Episode 11 - Aired 4/7/2020
A ranching couple moved in together three years ago in Canyon, Texas, but she's tired of living in his small bachelor pad. She wants to find a large home with an open floor plan, and he hopes for a property with tons of acreage.
#23 - Business or Pleasure in Florida
Season 187 - Episode 13 - Aired 3/18/2020
A busy New York couple is looking for a vacation home in Florida. She's thinking about a property for the family, while he's all about making it produce the most income possible.
Watch Now:Amazon#24 - Leaving Lake Tahoe to Build Dream Home in Texas
Season 63 - Episode 12 - Aired 6/20/2012
Kevin, Crista, and their daughter, Charlie, are ready to trade in Lake Tahoe's long and snowy winters for the warmer climate of Lakeway, Texas. Krista has multiple sclerosis, and hopes that Texas' more moderate climate will help her health. They're focusing on Lakeway, a suburb just outside of Austin. Interested only in new construction homes, Krista and Kevin are ready to build their dream home. With Krista wanting a sewing room, and Kevin determined to have an in-home gym, not to mention a movie room, this house hunt is going to be an adventure.
#25 - Boston-Area Couple Seeks Family Vacation House on Cape Cod
Season 72 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/7/2013
Boston-area residents, Andrea and Steve, have always loved Cape Cod. Now they've decided to buy a vacation house in the town of Falmouth. They want enough space for themselves and their three grown children, with extra room for guests. Steve wants a place as close to the water as possible, and doesn't mind doing some construction to make the house perfect. Andrea on the other hand prefers to be near the center of town, and doesn't want to take on any projects. Will the couple be able to find the right place for them, or will Cape Cod just have to wait?