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 - A Man And His Family Hunt For New Home In California
Season 61 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/30/2012
At the age of two, Vietnamese-born James came to the States during the fall of Saigon. Now a proud husband and father of four is living the American dream. He's recently relocated to California from Texas for his job. So he and his wife Mindy are on the hunt for a new house - she wants a state of the art kitchen, the kids want a pool, but James has some unique requests of his own.
#2 - 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.
#3 - 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.
#4 - 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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Season 195 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/24/2020
A newlywed couple in Chicago looks for a new home after losing much of what they owned in a fire. He's looking for a place that's within their budget and close to downtown for work, but she doesn't mind spending more to get the closet space she wants.
#6 - Downtown vs. Suburbs in Kansas City
Season 195 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/27/2020
A young and active couple searches for their first home in Kansas City, Missouri. He's looking for a new build in the suburbs that's near his parents since they plan to start a family, but she wants an older home with character in the heart of the city.
#7 - Designing Dreams in New Jersey
Season 195 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/14/2020
A couple looks to get their kids out of the city and head for the upscale suburbs of New Jersey. They're looking for a large home with plenty of outdoor space, but she's a designer and wants a big renovation project while he wants something turnkey.
#8 - Coyotes in La La Land
Season 189 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/8/2020
A couple is relocating to Los Angeles for a job opportunity, and she has a serious case of sticker shock. He wants something with modern touches that's move-in ready, while she wants four bedrooms and doesn't mind renovations to save money.
#9 - 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.
#10 - Fixer Fright in San Diego
Season 191 - Episode 12 - Aired 9/3/2020
A San Diego couple with three kids is looking for a home with more space. She wants to save money with a fixer-upper, but all he sees is work and prefers a kick-back property near the beach.
#11 - Trading Up in San Diego
Season 195 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/16/2020
A California couple who runs a home business needs more room for their family and looks to upgrade. They're looking for at least four bedrooms and a lot of land for an outdoor retreat, and she doesn't mind spending at the top of their budget.
#12 - Even Cows Need Friends in OKC
Season 194 - Episode 12 - Aired 9/30/2020
A couple is ready to move the heck out of his parents' house. She wants a fun and charming vintage house in Oklahoma City so they can enjoy their life as young professionals. He wants rocking chairs on the porch and 30 acres for his fantasy farm animals.
#13 - Fast and Furious in Kansas City
Season 194 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/19/2020
A Missouri couple is excited to move back to their hometown of Kansas City. Their previous home two hours away has already sold, so their agent sets up several houses for them to see in a whirlwind weekend of house hunting.
#14 - Feelings vs. Function in Ohio
Season 194 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/19/2020
An Ohio buyer got his real estate license hoping to get the best deal on a house for his family, but his wife is worried he may be too focused on the business perspective and not on what she and their kids would like to live in.
#15 - Downsizing Diva in New York
Season 194 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/19/2020
A newly single opera diva searches for a cozy cottage in upstate New York, but with only $75,000 to spend, finding a place that meets her high expectations will be difficult.
#16 - Vying for Vintage in Asheville
Season 193 - Episode 13 - Aired 9/17/2020
A therapist and her newlywed husband clash when searching for their first home in Asheville, North Carolina. She's looking for a newer Craftsman-style home that's move-in ready, but he likes older houses and welcomes renovation projects.
#17 - Putting Down Roots in Arkansas
Season 193 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/2/2020
A couple and their newborn daughter look to settle down and buy a home in Bentonville, Arkansas. He wants a castle-like, two-story brick home with a big yard, but she has her heart set on a single-level craftsman-style home that's less traditional.
#18 - Before the Wedding in Ohio
Season 193 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/12/2020
An engaged couple looks to buy a house in Columbus, Ohio, before their wedding. They're looking for a two-story, three bedroom house with outdoor space for entertaining, but he prefers to be close to downtown while she wants to be in the suburbs.
#19 - City vs. Country in Philadelphia
Season 194 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/22/2020
A young couple is moving from New York City to his hometown of Philadelphia where it's more affordable to buy. She wants to relive their glory days in the city, but he'd prefer to change it up with a more country lifestyle.
#20 - Rustic Glam in Baton Rogue
Season 195 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/14/2020
A couple recently moved in together and now they're looking for a larger home in Baton Rogue, Louisiana. She's looking for a place that has lots of glam with plenty of closet space, but he prefers something more rustic with local New Orleans charm.
#21 - Dreams vs. Reality in Tampa
Season 195 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/21/2020
A young, newlywed couple living with her father searches for their first home in Tampa, Florida. She wants a single-level home that's near her family, but he's looking for the grand appearance of a two-story house with room for his suit collection.
#22 - No Time for a Pregnant Pause
Season 194 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/21/2020
A Columbus, Ohio, couple is in a rush to find a home before their baby is born. In the city's competitive market, she's taking matters into her own hands by looking for a fixer-upper, even if her husband disagrees.
#23 - Green Acres in Georgia
Season 194 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/28/2020
A Georgia stay-at-home dad is trying to convince his wife that they need a fixer-upper with lots of acreage, but with her high stress job, she's against it.
#24 - Great Expectations in Long Beach
Season 194 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/28/2020
A single, first-time buyer is looking for her own place near the water in Long Beach, California. Being over-eager to get out of her mom's house, her friend and agent is trying to make sure she doesn't make a rash decision.
#25 - From California to Texas
Season 194 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/4/2020
A California couple who have always dreamed of owning a home moves to more affordable Texas to make it happen. He's a contractor who wants some sweat equity, but she's insisting on turn key to start their new lives ASAP.