The BEST episodes of House Hunters International

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

This spin-off of the wildly popular House Hunters goes around the globe. Home hunters and their realtors check out all sorts of architectural styles and work through the quirks of buying real estate in other countries.

Last Updated: 1/20/2024Network: HGTVStatus: Continuing
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Homecoming in Yerevan, Armenia
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#1 - Homecoming in Yerevan, Armenia

Season 24 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/13/2011

Samson and Liana Avetian fell in love in Boston but these native Armenians have their hearts set on making a difference back home. Their families left Armenia just after the Cold War ended, but over the past twenty years the country has undergone dramatic changes - Samson and Liana want to move back to the capital city of Yerevan and be a part of the downtown renaissance. But square footage in Yerevan is pricey and larger alternatives lie on the edge of town. With a budget of $220,000, Real Estate Agent Marina Potikyan knows this homecoming won't be easy. Will the downtown dream be realized? Or will space win out? Find out when House Hunters emigrates to Yerevan, Armenia.

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Chen is Ready To Move Out of her Mom's Place and Buy Her Very First Home in Tel Aviv (First Time Buyer in Tel Aviv)
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#2 - Chen is Ready To Move Out of her Mom's Place and Buy Her Very First Home in Tel Aviv (First Time Buyer in Tel Aviv)

Season 13 - Episode 12 - Aired 4/4/2010

Chen is moving away from home for the very first time. She currently lives with her mom in Tel Aviv, Israel, but now that Chen has saved up, she's ready to find a place of her own. With help from her mother and big sister, Chen will search Tel Aviv for an apartment. She's hoping to find a place that's close to her mom but is also near the downtown action. She'll check out several apartments in Tel Aviv where she'll encounter the beauty of the city and face the frustrations that come along with finding the ideal first home.

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From Cold Weather to Heated Conversation in Playa del Carmen, Mexico
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#3 - From Cold Weather to Heated Conversation in Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Season 130 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/28/2018

After Jen and Rick met, they stayed put in Pennsylvania, waiting until Rick's youngest child left the nest. Now they've stamped their passports and are escaping the cold winters by heading south to Playa del Carmen, Mexico. They expected an easy transition, but with only six suitcases and a cat, the pair is up against more than they bargained for trying to find their first home together in a foreign land.

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Finding Zen in Krakow
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#4 - Finding Zen in Krakow

Season 114 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/27/2018

A couple decides to rediscover her Polish roots and find their life Zen again in Krakow. He is focused on interesting interior design, while she craves a balcony both for practicing yoga and having a mini-garden. With Krakow's centrally located properties usually coming without a balcony, it might be hard to find a property that will satisfy the needs of both of them.

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Chasing Dreams in Prague
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#5 - Chasing Dreams in Prague

Season 114 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/8/2018

When Francisco fell in love with his Czech teacher, Lenka, he didn't expect to live in the Czech Republic for good. Now, the family is looking for a new home where they can bring up their little daughter. With a tight budget and completely different boxes to tick on their wishlists, Lenka and Frank have to meet halfway to buy a dream home.

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So You Think You Can France?
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#6 - So You Think You Can France?

Season 87 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/26/2015

Erin and Stuart have a storied history in France; they got engaged in Paris and returned to be married. Now, the two of them have formed a large blended family with 4 children and they're hoping to own a piece of the country they've grown so fond of. Paris is a bit too crowded and busy so they've opted for the peace and beauty of the south of France. They're unsure of what town to settle in, but they know they want enough space for the whole family. Erin would love to move in to something turn-key right away, while Stuart is open to renovation and putting his own stamp on a property. Find out which sensibility prevails when House Hunters International tours the south of France.

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Writer's Block in Islington, England
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#7 - Writer's Block in Islington, England

Season 87 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/29/2016

Self-published children's author AJ Angsley was just starting to get her name out in Irvine, California, when a job opportunity for her husband Justin came up in England. They've decided to leave the suburbs and look for a city apartment in Islington, a family-friendly borough of London. As a stay-at-home mom, AJ wants a spacious place where she can comfortably write and raise their 2-year-old daughter Abigail. Until AJ can build a bigger audience, Justin's salary is their steadiest income stream, so finding a place that will ease his budget worries and meet her sizable space standards will be a tall order for real estate agent Richard Blanco.

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Squeezing into San Carlos, Mexico
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#8 - Squeezing into San Carlos, Mexico

Season 91 - Episode 11 - Aired 6/8/2016

Steve and Cindy McLean are the parents of ten kids in Longmont, Colorado. As the president of a manufacturing company, Steve has the opportunity to expand his business in San Carlos, Mexico. His kids are excited about their new adventure, but his wife Cindy is apprehensive about uprooting their sizable family for a new country. Cindy wants to be comfortable in their new home, so she's insistent on having a nice kitchen and a pool for the kids. Steve's also adamant about staying in budget, and no matter what, this family is going to have to improvise to squeeze into a new life in San Carlos, Mexico.

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A Tall Order in Breda, Netherlands
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#9 - A Tall Order in Breda, Netherlands

Season 90 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/15/2016

Croatia native Ivan's career move to Breda, Netherlands, is fulfilling his wife's childhood fantasy of living in Europe. Ivan just wants his new home to be within budget and close to his job, but his wife, Lindsay, daydreams of living in the pricey city center in a home with enough space to comfortably house their families. The homes within their budget, though, aren't big enough to for all of Lindsay's dreams as House Hunter International gets a glimpse of life in Breda, Netherlands.

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We Came, We Saw, Wiesbaden
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#10 - We Came, We Saw, Wiesbaden

Season 87 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/2/2015

A rental home for a blended family of six on one income is sought in Wiesbaden, Germany, by a newlywed couple who try to find a compromise as they debate whether to live downtown or somewhere with a large outdoor space.

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Mother Knows Best in Luxembourg City
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#11 - Mother Knows Best in Luxembourg City

Season 87 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/17/2015

A young woman finds her mother's advice unhelpful as the two women clash over location while searching for an apartment in Luxembourg City.

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A Slightly Auckland Relationship
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#12 - A Slightly Auckland Relationship

Season 87 - Episode 11 - Aired 11/16/2015

Newlyweds who want to spend more time together hope to find a better work-life balance in Auckland, New Zealand. But first, they have to agree on what exactly that means in terms of their new home.

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Better Life, Better Jobs
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#13 - Better Life, Better Jobs

Season 87 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/11/2015

A better life, and better job is sought in Varnamo, Sweden.

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Big City, Big Beaches In Tel Aviv, Israel
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#14 - Big City, Big Beaches In Tel Aviv, Israel

Season 87 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/9/2015

A young couple move to Tel Aviv, Israel, with a strict budget and only one income, which may put a damper on any hopes of finding an apartment close to the sea and sand.

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We're Sure in Turin
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#15 - We're Sure in Turin

Season 75 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/28/2015

A family of three in Turin, Italy, search for a home that fits their budget after deciding that their one-bedroom apartment no longer fits their needs.

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Going to Catalonia for a Barcelona Flat
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#16 - Going to Catalonia for a Barcelona Flat

Season 75 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/15/2015

A recent college graduate looks at traditional Catalan flats with balconies, tile floors and lots of stairs in Barcelona, Spain.

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The Retirees and the Volcano in Ometepe, Nicaragua
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#17 - The Retirees and the Volcano in Ometepe, Nicaragua

Season 61 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/7/2013

The Goehrings are an adventure loving couple. After years of travel, they've finally found their favorite place in the remote volcanic island of Ometepe in Nicaragua. They fell in love with the people, the culture and the opportunity to brave the elements. As the Goehrings love to remind visitors, this volcano is active, erupting most recently in 2010, and the only way off the island is an hour long ferry ride to the mainland. Debbie and Ron wouldn't have it any other way as they look for their piece of paradise on Ometepe Island in Nicaragua.

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A Young Family Downsizes to Help Others in Lima, Peru
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#18 - A Young Family Downsizes to Help Others in Lima, Peru

Season 40 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/29/2012

After the monotony of suburban life, Matt and Nicole knew that there was something more they could be doing with their lives. When they discovered that there was a need in Lima, Peru to help orphaned children, they decided to pack up their own three kids and head to South America and volunteer. Now they need to navigate a new country to find a home that not only fits five, but that also doesn't bust their budget. Can they live without the comforts of home and downsize their entire lives? Find out when House Hunters International visits Lima, Peru.

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Live by the Surf in Australia
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#19 - Live by the Surf in Australia

Season 87 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/18/2015

A surfer and his hairdresser girlfriend move to Australia's Margaret River region, where the two consider price and location as they search for a home.

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Engaged Couple Moves to London, for His Career
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#20 - Engaged Couple Moves to London, for His Career

Season 40 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/28/2012

Trendy Williamsburg couple Luke and Darla met in college where Luke recorded Darla's album for his senior thesis. They've been making beautiful music together for the past five years, but now Luke's company is sending him across the pond to open a new office, in London, England. Darla's worried that finding a new apartment, a new job and planning NY wedding will overwhelm her. They're looking for a hip neighborhood, but they're finding high prices. Can this couple balance space and location desires with budget realities? Find out when House Hunters International kicks off a new career in London, England.

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Marked for Maastricht, The Netherlands
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#21 - Marked for Maastricht, The Netherlands

Season 40 - Episode 11 - Aired 8/15/2012

Unable to endure the long distance from his girlfriend any longer, Attorney Mark Kawakami is leaving behind his job in New York City to start a new life with her in the Netherlands. After trading in a cushy bachelor's life for a lower income as a junior researcher, finding an apartment with a small budget will be a challenge for real estate agent Erik Bessems. And with affordable rentals few and scattered, how much will they be able to compromise on their first apartment together? Watch as House Hunters International digs into Maastricht, Netherlands.

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A Tradition of Sibling Rivarly in Phnom Penh
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#22 - A Tradition of Sibling Rivarly in Phnom Penh

Season 132 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/26/2018

When a young professional secured a job teaching English in Cambodia, the first thing she did was invite her newly graduated baby sister to join. But now that they are both adults and haven't lived together in over eight years, it's going to be a true test of the family ties that bind.

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New York Opinions in Mexico City
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#23 - New York Opinions in Mexico City

Season 171 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/20/2021

A New Yorker fell in love on a business trip to Mexico, and now they're closing the distance with a home in Mexico City. It might be his hometown, but she's opinionated about the neighborhood, the fashion and just about everything else.

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Attached Solo Move to Amsterdam
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#24 - Attached Solo Move to Amsterdam

Season 165 - Episode 12 - Aired 8/25/2021

A married couple is forced to live apart when she's offered a job opportunity in Amsterdam. She's looking for a one bedroom apartment with space for an office, but finding both the outdoor space and canal view she wants will be a challenge.

Cozy Houseboat Living in London
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#25 - Cozy Houseboat Living in London

Season 163 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/3/2021

A couple expecting their first child looks to realize a dream of moving back to his native London. They're looking for a home with two bedrooms that's centrally located, but their limited budget may force them to consider a much different option.

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