The WORST episodes of House Hunters International
Every episode of House Hunters International ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst 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 - Picture-Perfect Valencia
Season 138 - Episode 13 - Aired 3/26/2019
After losing his mom, an Atlanta-based painter and post-production manager reassessed his priorities and decided to make a move for his art. Now, he and his father are moving to Valencia, Spain, where the beaches and buildings offer endless inspiration.
#2 - Poolside in Perth, Australia
Season 138 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/11/2019
A British couple enticed by Australian sunshine decides to settle down in Perth to live near her family. Together they will look for a poolside paradise that doesn't cannon-ball their finances.
#3 - Back to Bangkok
Season 139 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/27/2019
After years in Jakarta, Indonesia, a couple is ready to make a permanent move to Bangkok, Thailand. She's tired of the hustle and bustle of the city and would love a little green space for her family to enjoy. However, he's hesitant to leave behind his professional and personal connections and hopes to build new ones by living in the center of it all.
#4 - Family Fun in Valencia, Spain
Season 138 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/25/2019
After living in Tennessee for 12 years, Paul and Kate are moving to Valencia, Spain, to simplify their life and spend more time together as a family. The couple wants to give their young kids a taste of the world by moving to the heart of Valencia's Old City, but space comes at a premium there. Kate is willing to downsize, but Paul fears that giving up a reliable workspace could put their livelihood in jeopardy.
#5 - Flying into Fareham
Season 139 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/3/2019
A pair of veteran travelers decide to leave the United States and permanently move to Fareham, England, after landing a job with UK's air traffic control systems. After they land, however, the couple experiences unexpected turbulence once they learn visiting a new country isn't the same as living there full time.
#6 - A Fresh Start in Germany
Season 139 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/2/2019
A man follows in his globetrotting military family's footsteps with a move to Regensburg, Germany. His best friend will be by his side to help him find the right house but it's a tall order for the young bachelor who has shipped his beloved car from the United States and has a profound dislike for one of Bavarian Germany's main building features -- wood!
#7 - Bickering in Colombia
Season 139 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/18/2019
A couple affectionately referred to as the "Bickersons" because of their back-and-forth quips searches for a home in Medellin, Colombia. With different tastes and desires, the duo has a battle on their hands as they attempt to find enough space for their modern family while sticking to a strict budget.
#8 - A Beach House in Ecuador
Season 139 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/1/2019
After beating cancer, a woman and her family decide to head to developing Ecuador where they can live their dream of having a home on the water affordably. Their daughter comes along for the ride to help them pick the perfect house to act as their second home -- and her new vacation spot!
#9 - Fashionably Zurich
Season 140 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/16/2019
A woman has agreed to leave her sophisticated urban lifestyle in Estonia after her husband accepts a job in Switzerland. While she's given up a career in fashion, she's not willing to give up the fashion lifestyle so living in Zurich is key. His new job is an hour out of town, though, so if the family is going to thrive in the serene Swiss countryside, somebody has to give in.
#10 - Expecting in Samara, Costa Rica
Season 140 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/10/2019
After living in the United States most of his life, a Costa-Rica-born man and his wife decide to move closer to his family. They want their children to have a simpler life in Costa Rica, but returning with two young daughters and a seven-months-pregnant wife may make finding bliss difficult.
#11 - Finding a Voice in Nice, France
Season 139 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/25/2019
After having a rough year, a Texas man is taking a daring leap by selling his landlocked house and pursuing a singing career in Nice, France. His good friend and property expert has pulled off many French miracles in the past but getting her buddy to downsize into a fabulous-yet-affordable home could be her greatest challenge yet.
#12 - Getting It All in Florence
Season 139 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/6/2019
After an ongoing love affair with the city, a couple decides to make a permanent move to Florence, Italy. He wants that Old World charm he can't get in California -- even if it means extensive renovation -- but with a budget of over a million dollars, she's expecting turnkey perfection. They'll both need to adjust their expectations, however, if they want to buy their dream home before the market permanent puts their dreams out of reach.
#13 - Cutting Loose in Cartagena
Season 139 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/20/2019
Two world travelers put their roaming days behind them and settle down closer to their Texas family's time zone in Cartagena, Colombia; they have big ideas for life in their new location that may result in less space for the family.
#14 - New Chapter in Budapest
Season 135 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/11/2019
Starr and Norbert have always loved traveling, and with a baby on the way, they've decided to move to Budapest so they can travel around Europe and reconnect with Norbert's Hungarian family. The couple is looking for a spacious apartment that fits their growing family and is an inspiring place for Norbert to work at home. However, Norbert dreams of living on the Buda side of the city while Starr wants to live closer to the city center.
#15 - Make Room for Six in Krakow, Poland
Season 135 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/2/2019
A couple seizes a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and moves their family of six to Krakow, Poland. After living hectic lives apart in the US, they want to spend more time together in a home that has enough room for everyone.
#16 - Choppy Seas in Sydney
Season 138 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/9/2019
Adam and Katelyn are moving from Des Moines, Iowa, to Sydney, Australia, where she'll be a masters student at Western Sydney University. Adam has a job lined up and is looking forward to endless ocean and aquarium visits. But Adam's job and Katelyn's school are at opposite ends of the city, so their priorities are at odds, too.
#17 - A Home Away in Panama
Season 139 - Episode 12 - Aired 5/1/2019
A couple decides it's the perfect time to move to Panama but they must first decide between seclusion and community. She wants a pool and an ocean view with the community style provided by condo living while he'd rather have something more private where he can be alone with his barbecue and garden.
#18 - Connecting in New Zealand
Season 140 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/30/2019
After dating online for 20 years, a couple finally connects in his home country of New Zealand. They're now taking a step back from their hectic careers so they can start a bed and breakfast where they can make the most of life together in their coastal haven. They may have known each other for a long time but looking for a home has them considering the many ins and outs of living together.
#19 - Tip Top Parenting in Penang
Season 141 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/7/2019
A forward-thinking couple is taking parenting to the next level by moving to Penang, Malaysia, so their kids can grow and evolve in a cultural melting pot. The hard part, however, is going to be agreeing on how much of the authentic Malaysian experience they want inside their home -- especially as they face such a huge shift in their routine.
#20 - Blissed Out in Whanganui, New Zealand
Season 141 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/24/2019
A Boston couple moves to Whanganui, New Zealand, to slow down and de-stress. She fell in love with the city years ago and hopes to find peace and serenity with a home on the outskirts of town. However, he's a musician and prefers to be close to the city's music venues.
#21 - High Standards in Sayulita
Season 141 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/6/2019
A couple with five-year old twins is trading in Charleston, South Carolina, for the vistas and views of Sayulita, Mexico. As real-estate developers, however, it's going to be a challenge finding a home that fits their standards.
#22 - Family Time in Kaiserslautern
Season 137 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/26/2019
A couple with three kids jumps on the opportunity to move abroad after a job offer in Germany arises. His dream is a short commute in Kaiserslautern, but her wish for a great neighborhood may put him on the Autobahn more than he desires.
#23 - Diving into Utrecht
Season 137 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/6/2019
A Dutch expatriate has always wanted her husband and kids to share the same experiences that filled her childhood, and after years of planning, they're finally ready to purchase in Utrecht. But fulfilling her dreams requires finding office space for him to keep working.
#24 - A Baby and New Life in Katowice
Season 135 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/17/2019
Soon-to-be parents have decided to give up their hectic lives in London and find a new home where they can focus more on free time. This Polish-British couple is looking for a spacious property in Katowice, Poland, that will fit their growing family, offer outdoor space for the kids and provide extra space for work.
#25 - A Taste of a New Life in Prague
Season 135 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/5/2019
An energetic dance instructor has decided to leave her empty nest in Ohio and take up teaching English in Prague, Czech Republic. While looking for an apartment, she'll hopes to reconcile her passion for both traveling and cooking but doesn't want to compromise when it comes to affordability and space.