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 - Big and Little's Amsterdam Adventure
Season 201 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/4/2025
A Chicago couple leaves their dream condo for his job transfer opportunity in Amsterdam. They want a place near the city center that's updated and modern, but she's putting her career on hold, so finding their ideal home on one income may be a challenge.
Watch Now:Amazon#4 - Searching Sans Job in Siem Reap, Cambodia
Season 200 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/23/2025
After a stint in hectic Hanoi, an international teacher looks to slow down in affordable Siem Reap, Cambodia. She's looking for something large enough for visiting family, but without a job, even the most practical places may pose a potential challenge.
#5 - The Cat's Meow in Melbourne, Australia
Season 200 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/5/2025
California became too stale and expensive, so now a worldly woman looks to fulfill her dream of moving to Melbourne, Australia. She wants a place big enough to accommodate guests and her beloved cat, but her budget may not meet her high expectations.
#6 - Ice Cream on the Thames in London
Season 200 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/6/2025
A major tech job leads newlyweds, and their dogs, to London. Having previously moved from Denver to Seattle for his spouse, one dreams of a place with traditional English charm, but his more practical husband prefers something that isn't old and creaky.
#7 - A Family Retraces Dad's Roots 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.
#8 - 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#9 - 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.
#10 - Family Life in Florence
Season 156 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/19/2020
A family experiences life-changing events and seeks simplicity in Florence, Italy. She's looking for something with Italian charm that's in the city center, but he wants a standalone property with outdoor space in the country.
Watch Now:Amazon#11 - Traveling Solo to Madrid
Season 156 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/3/2020
A newly divorced woman looks to challenge herself and seeks adventure in Madrid, Spain. She's looking for a traditional Spanish neighborhood with easy access to public transportation, but on her budget, there will need to be some compromises.
#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 - 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.
#14 - 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#15 - Busy ATL for Tranquil San Miguel
Season 202 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/25/2025
A couple looks to leave Atlanta for a slower pace in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. They're looking for a place that's walkable and big enough for visiting family, but one wants traditional Mexican charm while the other prefers something modern and sleek.
#16 - 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.
#17 - Pressing Restart in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Season 202 - Episode 13 - Aired 4/10/2025
A California couple leaves it all behind to start anew in their favorite vacation spot of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. They have an extensive wish list, but they may need to compromise on their ideal location to find a place that has everything they want.
#18 - 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#19 - 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.
#20 - In Love in Lima, Peru
Season 27 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/30/2013
At 29, Kelly Wilkson reflected on her life in small town California. She realized the world was hers for the taking and set off on a year long sabbatical around the globe. Last stop was Lima and before long, true love. She met a local named Cristian who convinced her to set roots in his hometown, where Macchu Picchu and some of South America's most coveted tourism spots are close. She agreed - but realized making a living in this Spanish-speaking country would be hard. This new couple devised a plan to open a bed & breakfast so Kelly could flourish here. They're on the hunt for a 5 bedroom home in Lima's tourist friendly neighborhood of Miraflores. Real Estate Agent Zarella Bast has some bad news - prices in this neighborhood aren't what they used to be. Making a home here will require some sacrifices at their $200,000 budget, but Zarella has some options outside the area that could work in their favor if they're willing to keep an open mind. Will Kelly and Cristian compromise location and risk their new business? Find out when House Hunters International heads to Lima, Peru.
#21 - Fresh Start in Warsaw
Season 135 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/18/2019
In search of a new life, a woman is leaving the US and her career in banking to teach English in Warsaw, Poland. She's eager to embrace the European lifestyle and is looking for an affordable, centrally-located apartment with a great kitchen and outdoor space for her cat.
#22 - New Zealand, New Problems
Season 149 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/5/2020
After 11 years in the Marines, a young couple is ready to refocus on each other with a move to New Zealand. However, the house hunt reveals a rift when one is pushing for financial restraint and the other is dreaming big at all costs.
#23 - 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.
#24 - 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.
#25 - A Whale of an Adventure in Hervey Bay, Australia
Season 196 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/22/2024
After leaving France for a post-college wilderness adventure, a young nature lover dives into adulthood in Hervey Bay, Australia. She's eager for her own independent space, but on her small budget, she quickly learns that housemates will be a necessity.