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:AmazonApple TV#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:AmazonApple TV#3 - Family Grillin' in Kansas City
Season 235 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/28/2023
A family is on the hunt for a home as they move back to dad's hometown of Kansas City, Missouri. He's looking for a red brick Colonial with a basement bar in the suburbs, but mom wants a quiet farmhouse with land to raise goats and chickens.
Watch Now:Amazon#4 - Space to Start a Family in Philly
Season 231 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/21/2023
After 18 months in her mom's basement, a young couple is ready to find a home of their own where they can start a family in Philadelphia. She wants a Colonial with character and a wood-burning fireplace, but he prefers something sleek and modern.
Watch Now:Amazon#5 - Opportunity Knocks in Knoxville
Season 228 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/26/2023
A single woman leaves behind her big city life in Brooklyn for the affordability of Knoxville, Tennessee. She's dreaming of a vintage home with character, but her level-headed sister is along to keep her from looking past the real concerns of an old home.
Watch Now:Amazon#6 - Out of the Nest in Ravenswood
Season 219 - Episode 11 - Aired 8/24/2022
A young couple are each living with their parents while they plan their wedding and look for their first home in West Virginia. He wants to invest in a fixer-upper they can flip, but she prefers to find a long-term home where they can raise a family.
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV#7 - 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.
Watch Now:Amazon#8 - 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:AmazonApple TV#9 - 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.
Watch Now:Amazon#10 - 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.
#11 - 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.
Watch Now:Amazon#12 - 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.
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV#13 - 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.
Watch Now:Amazon#14 - 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.
Watch Now:Amazon#15 - 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.
Watch Now:Amazon#16 - 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?
Watch Now:Amazon#17 - Reluctant to Renovate in Charlotte
Season 165 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/26/2019
A young couple is buying a new home in Charlotte, North Carolina. They're both designers, and while she leans toward midcentury modern style, he prefers a super modern look. She's reluctant to renovate, but because they're set on living in a specific neighborhood, he's willing to buy an older home and remodel it.
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV#18 - 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:AmazonApple TV#19 - Compromise in Waukesha
Season 165 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/18/2019
A newlywed couple searches for their first home in Waukesha, Wisconsin. The hunt puts their new marriage to its first big test, as he wants vintage charm and she wants a big, open-concept home.
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV#20 - Two Days to Find a House in Georgia
Season 177 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/30/2019
A couple comes to Warner Robins, Georgia, for the weekend to buy a house after his retirement from the military. She's been waiting years for this opportunity to purchase their dream home, but it won't be easy to find in two days, since they have very different ideas on what that dream should be.
Watch Now:Amazon#21 - Family Time in Palm Springs
Season 218 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/13/2022
After twenty years of working on homes, a Seattle contractor and his wife search for a family vacation home in sunny Palm Springs, California. He wants to go all out on a true midcentury modern, but she prefers a Spanish style with a lower price tag.
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV#22 - Learning the Ropes in Tennessee
Season 189 - Episode 12 - Aired 9/30/2020
A circus performer is looking to buy her first home outside Nashville. She wants a single-family home with a big backyard for fire-spinning, but her logical mom thinks she needs a low-maintenance condo so she doesn't bring her work home.
Watch Now:Amazon#23 - 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.
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV#24 - 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.
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV#25 - 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.
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