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.
#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.
#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.
Watch Now:Apple TV#3 - 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.
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV#4 - 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.
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV#5 - 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.
#6 - 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.
Watch Now:Apple TV#7 - 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.
Watch Now:Apple TV#8 - 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.
#9 - Aussie Moves His Family to the Sunshine Coast
Season 202 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/11/2025
After 14 years in Arizona, an Aussie dad is ready to move his family to the Sunshine Coast of Australia. Mom wants to be near the beach while he prefers the hinterland, so hopefully their teen daughter can help them all agree on some middle ground.
Watch Now:Amazon#10 - Moving to Melbourne for Love and Food
Season 197 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/17/2024
With a visa expiring, a new couple makes a quick decision to stay together and move to Melbourne, Australia. He's a chef and wants a dream kitchen and a second bedroom for guests, but as a student, she's looking to keep the price as low as possible.
Watch Now:Amazon#11 - Trading Stability to Live an Italian Dream
Season 197 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/26/2024
After building a stable life and raising a family, high school sweethearts are ready for their next chapter in Lucca, Italy. They want a place that can accommodate their visiting children, but finding the outdoor space they desire may be a challenge.
#12 - Forget Paris, We're Buying in Bordeaux
Season 197 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/9/2024
A married couple looks for a fresh start and a slower pace in Bordeaux, France. They're looking for something in the Bordeaux Hyper Centre and need separate office spaces, but finding a place in the city that's in their budget may be a challenge.
#13 - Setting Up a New Goal in Seville, Spain
Season 196 - Episode 12 - Aired 9/3/2024
A Florida mother convinces her husband to embark on an adventure and relocate their family sight unseen to Seville, Spain. He hopes to ease their transition with a familiar family home, but she wants to go all in with a place that's traditionally Spanish.
#14 - Reno vs. Turnkey in Cork, Ireland
Season 196 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/27/2024
Despite a massive housing crisis, a Seattle couple with a lifelong dream to move abroad relocates to Cork, Ireland. She's looking for a fixer-upper, but with his job starting right away, he wants something that's move-in ready.
#15 - 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.
Watch Now:Amazon#16 - 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.
#17 - Lady in Reading
Season 63 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/11/2014
Mark and his wife Danielle had been living together in Seattle until inspiration struck to change their lives and move somewhere else. With an opportunity to change positions within the same company, Mark has started a new job in Reading, England. But their move wasn't just motivated by the job. Danielle is a self-described anglophile and has a passion for all things British, so Reading was the obvious choice. Their move didn't come without sacrifices, however, as former real estate agent Danielle had to give up her business to make the move happen. Now she'll be using her real estate experience to help them find their dream home in England, but they're about to find out that knowledge of the US market might not translate to the UK. Hop across the pond as House Hunters International visits Reading, England.
Watch Now:Amazon#18 - A Family Retraces Dad's Roots As They Balance Korean, American, and German Heritages in Aalen
Season 63 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/6/2014
Jane and Johannes liken their love story to a Korean soap opera born in different lands, but sharing common heritages, they met overseas and fell head over heels in love, only to be separated, and ultimately reunited, after years of on again off again romance. They always wanted to be together, and now they are, raising a lovely family as Johannes' job takes them around the world. The newest job twist brings this multicultural bunch back to Johannes' roots in Germany. Aalen is the opposite of what they've left in San Diego, a tiny town on the outskirts of the Alps with almost no housing turnover. While the move is an opportunity for Johannes to advance his career, staying connected to their Korean side will be almost as tough as finding a family friendly house in a village that's already filled to capacity.
#19 - Savoring Italy's South in Ostuni, Italy
Season 45 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/11/2012
Food writer Leigh Vincola has returned to her ancestral homeland of Italy to partake in some of the best cooking in the world. But after living in tourist-ridden Florence for a few months, Leigh wants to live at a slower pace in the southern city of Ostuni, Italy. She's looking for outdoor space in the city center and peace from the crowds. But can she relocate to this medieval place, home to Italy's finest cuisine, without landing back in a tourist area? Find out when House Hunters International finds its roots in Ostuni, Italy.
#20 - An Active Couple seeks English Charm Overseas in New Zealand
Season 40 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/3/2012
Jo met Dan at the pub across the street from her home in small town England where she was born and raised. Now Dan is transporting Jo across the world to resettle in his native New Zealand. The two agree on living an outdoor lifestyle, but indoors they are at odds. Dan wants her to feel at home, but won't sacrifice his ideal location just outside of town. This active couple will have to strike a balance when House Hunters International travels to Wellington, New Zealand.
#21 - Romantic Getaway in Puerto Morelos, Mexico
Season 44 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/1/2012
At their RV dealership, Dwain and Valerie have made a business of helping other people escape from everyday life. Now that their four children are grown, they've decided to take time for themselves and leave the Canadian winter behind for the sun kissed shores of Mexico. But in the tiny village of Puerto Morelos, an influx of foreigners has stretched home supply to the limit and prices along with them. Will Valerie find her ocean retreat or will budget-conscious Dwain put a damper on her dreams? Find out when House Hunters International reconnects in Puerto Morelos, Mexico.
#22 - Amsterdam, Will You Accept This Tulip?
Season 142 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/29/2019
Former Bachelor star turned realtor Arie Luyendyk drives a couple toward a new home in the Netherlands. Accountants Bill and Jenny want to shake things up, but their big expectations hit the wall when they aren't prepared for Amsterdam's large price tags and small spaces.
#23 - Teen Tennis Academy in France
Season 197 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/17/2024
Hoping to up her tennis game, a California high schooler enrolls in an elite academy and relocates to Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, France. Her mom is coming along too, but volleying between their competing needs might be their toughest competition yet.
Watch Now:Amazon#24 - The Newlywed Getaway in Guardia
Season 150 - Episode 13 - Aired 11/24/2019
After three years of dating long distance, a couple marries and searches for a vacation home in Guardia Sanframondi, Italy. One wants a large house for visting family while the other wants something small that's move-in ready.
#25 - Love, Long Distance in Vienna
Season 154 - Episode 12 - Aired 7/28/2020
After years of temporary jobs in Portugal, a young woman finds work in Vienna that puts her on track for a dream career. However, she must leave her boyfriend behind until he finishes school and find an affordable place that will work for them both.