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: 2/1/2025Network: 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 - 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.

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#5 - 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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#6 - 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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#7 - 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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#8 - 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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#9 - 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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#10 - 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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#11 - 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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#12 - 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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#13 - 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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#14 - 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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#15 - 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?

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#16 - 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.

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#17 - Writers Go Tiny on the Road

Season 159 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/24/2018

Married Maryland freelance writers have moved out of their three-bedroom apartment to simplify, go mobile and go tiny. She wants a cozy, customizable cottage, while he is concerned with practicality and mobility. They task her real estate agent brother with finding them a tiny home within their budget of $45,000.

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#18 - 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.

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#19 - 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.

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#20 - 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.

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#21 - 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.

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#22 - 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.

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#23 - 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.

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#24 - Trading in Yacht Life for the Big Island

Season 182 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/14/2020

A young woman is looking to trade in sea life to be landlocked on Hawaii's Big Island. After being a traveling personal chef, she is eager to finally purchase home with an ocean view. Her checklist includes a large kitchen space, room for a garden and a place big enough to entertain family and friends.

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#25 - Romanian Ex-Pats Buy Dream Beach House in Hawaii

Season 91 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/1/2014

Romanian ex-pats, Alex and Eliza, have worked hard to achieve the American Dream. Now they're buying a spectacular home on the Hawaiian island of Oahu. But even with around a million to spend, they're realizing beach homes in their price range are few and far between. And since they can't agree on the style of home they want, or which beach to live near, this house hunt will be anything but a breeze.

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