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 - 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:Apple TV#3 - 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.
#4 - 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.
Watch Now:Apple TV#5 - 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.
#6 - 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#7 - 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#8 - 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#9 - Ready to be Roommates in Hanoi, Vietnam
Season 119 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/19/2018
An adventurous couple from Cape Town, South Africa, is moving to Hanoi, Vietnam, where they will live together for the first time. They want to teach English to fund their travels, but with only her job to support them, he's on edge about finances.
#10 - 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.
#11 - Bustling or Beach in Qingdao, China
Season 157 - Episode 11 - Aired 11/18/2020
A young couple is moving back to their collegiate stomping grounds in Qingdao, China. He's looking for something in the Laoshan District that's close to work, but she wants to be near the beach in a home with an outdoor space for their kids.
#12 - A Taste for Travel in Parma
Season 129 - Episode 10 - Aired 10/2/2018
Twenty years after a backpacking trip to Italy inspired them to move there someday, Mike and Wendy are moving their family of eight to one of Italy's gastronomy hubs, Parma. Mike and Wendy want their six daughters to embrace Italian culture, but they have drastically different ideas of how to do that on a limited budget. And trying to find a home suitable for the large family is made even more difficult with eight opinions to keep in check.
#13 - Finding Yourself in Chiang Mai
Season 120 - Episode 13 - Aired 4/20/2018
A young woman leaves her life behind in Boston to search for enlightenment and new experiences in Chiang Mai, Thailand. She enlists her best friend to help her find the perfect place on a small budget.
#14 - A Castle in the Netherlands
Season 116 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/25/2018
After moving all around the United States for various military assignments, a man is moving his family abroad for the first time to a country his wife has never even heard of -- the Netherlands. She's hoping to find a five-bedroom house with a walk-in closet in downtown Eindhoven so she can relax in a big house after a long day of shopping. He's unsure of what financial surprises might come with a move overseas and he's also aware of his wife's spending habits so he wants a simple family home well within budget.
Watch Now:Amazon#15 - 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.
#16 - 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.
#17 - 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.
#18 - Unreal Expectations in Ecuador
Season 159 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/1/2020
A Los Angeles couple can't wait to ditch their busy lives and head to the Manabi Province in Ecuador. They want to stay within a modest budget as renters and find a private place with at least two bedrooms and an outdoor area they can enjoy.
#19 - A Life Reset
Season 138 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/12/2019
After unexpectedly losing two family members, a man is inspired to start living life to the fullest. He and his wife decide to return to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, the place where they married, and turn a new page. However, with a tight bottom line, she knows keeping his desires in check won't be easy.
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV#20 - 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.
#21 - 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.
#22 - Sacrificing Food for Family in Bavaria, Germany
Season 196 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/29/2024
After five years in Cleveland, a young family looks to relocate to his homeland of Bavaria, Germany. They want to expose their young daughter to his German roots, but finding a spacious house that meets mom's high expectations may be a challenge.
#23 - New York Glamour to Wiesbaden Wonder
Season 197 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/12/2024
A successful couple leaves New York to start a family in idyllic Wiesbaden, Germany. She's halting her stressful career and wants a luxurious lifestyle, but going down to one income has him keeping an eye on spending.
#24 - London Limbo Between City and Suburbs
Season 172 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/23/2021
A surprise pregnancy changes everything for a young couple who receive work transfers to London. They originally planned to jet-set around Europe, but now that they're expecting, they're in limbo between the city or the suburbs.
#25 - Adjusting to Amsterdam
Season 157 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/3/2020
A Pennsylvania couple takes advantage of a job transfer to make their dream of living in Amsterdam a reality. They want something spacious with enough room for visiting family, but her wish list may prove to be too big for their one-income budget.