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 - Snapping Out of Business Mode
Season 105 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/15/2017
South Carolina restaurant owner Kerri Rae is consumed with her business life and needs a place to get away. She and her friend Theresa head to Nosara, Costa Rica, to hunt for a second tropical home, but trouble starts brewing when Kerri Rae can't turn off her business mode.
#2 - Burgundy Bound Mom
Season 99 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/2/2016
Empty-nester Pam is ready to embrace her dream of opening a bed and breakfast in Burgundy, France. Can Pam convince her family to commit to a large space or will they convince her to dream a little smaller?
#3 - Connecting in Puerto Vallarta
Season 104 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/13/2017
A St. Louis couple works toward their commitment of maintaining strong connections with their blended family. In an attempt to motivate the family to spend more time together, they decide to find a second home in sunny Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, where they hope to eventually open a bed and breakfast. With the help of their kids, the couple is hoping to find the perfect home that can balance everyone's different priorities.
#4 - Canal Living in Amsterdam
Season 104 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/6/2017
A real estate agent moves to Amsterdam after vacationing in Western Europe and falling in love with the canals. She knows her home should reflect her real estate expertise so she's setting out to find an impressive pet and budget-friendly home near the canal belt. Will Amsterdam meet her big expectations?
#5 - New Life in New Zealand
Season 104 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/19/2017
When Florida physician Richard was offered the chance to practice medicine in Whitianga, New Zealand, he and wife Juliet jumped at the opportunity to raise their 5-year-old son in a less populated area more focused on nature. Juliet is hoping for a turnkey home so they can begin their adjustment to a new country immediately, while Richard sees value in taking on a renovation project to construct the home of their dreams. See which sensibility prevails as House Hunters International goes to Whitianga, New Zealand.
#6 - Pura Vida in Costa Rica
Season 104 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/26/2017
Canadians Scott and Nancy have long dreamed of making a permanent home in warm, sunny Costa Rica. The time is finally right, so they've purchased two restaurants there and now need to find their dream home. Nancy has a single priority: a tropical home with an ocean view. Scott, however, has other concerns, like location and budget.
#7 - Family Life in Cape Town
Season 104 - Episode 13 - Aired 4/27/2017
After years of working in Dubai, Sandy and Alan are anxious to permanently return to their home country of South Africa. Sandy is looking forward to reconnecting with her South African roots, while Alan's utmost concern is making a smart investment in Cape Town's booming real estate market. When Alan is called back to Dubai before finding the perfect property, he must rely on the couple's son, Ryan, to reign in Sandy's dreamy desires for a home that suits them all.
#8 - Jobless in Christchurch
Season 105 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/19/2017
It might be a midlife crisis, or it might just be a healthy restart. Whatever it is, Kim and Mat have decided to relocate from Dallas, Texas, to Christchurch, New Zealand. Without jobs, family or friends, this move could be harder than these risk takers ever imagined.
#9 - Dear Mom, Love Guam
Season 105 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/12/2017
After a few brutally cold winters in Chicago, Meeta is ready for warmer climates and island living on the American territory of Guam. Serving as a proxy for their parents, sister Raji accompanies Meeta on the house hunt and helps her make a family decision.
#10 - On the Fast Track in Lisbon
Season 105 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/1/2017
Arjun and Azee both grew up in Dubai but were born in India and Iran. Since the UAE doesn't offer citizenship to foreigners, they've been living on temporary residence visas. Now that they are ready to start a family, the couple is looking for a permanent place to live. After an exhaustive search of 16 cities around the world, they've settled on Lisbon, Portugal, due to its golden visa program, which is a fast track to residency.
#11 - Amalfi Coast Reboot
Season 105 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/18/2017
After holding various jobs in America, Stephanie has decided to take charge of her future and start her own tourism company in Italy. Since Rome is too competitive, her solution is the Amalfi Coast, where opportunity abounds and life can be lived at a slower pace. With the help of her good friend Alfonso, Stephanie must decide between playing it safe or being ambitious in Vietri sul Mare, Italy.
#12 - Compromising in Romania
Season 70 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/3/2014
Newlyweds want to start their own business in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, and hope to find an apartment with outdoor area. However, he's looking for a traditional space downtown while she's got her heart set on something modern and doesn't need to be near the action.
#13 - Chasing the Dream in England
Season 104 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/4/2017
A Boston couple follows the job opportunity of a lifetime to Sheffield, England. The new job may not allow them time to complete renovation projects on a fixer-upper, so they're willing to push their budget for the perfect turnkey property if necessary. Will they be able to live their dream in England?
#14 - Relaxing in Reykjavik
Season 104 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/8/2017
An Atlanta couple with hectic work schedules travels as a necessary escape from busy city life. After a recent visit to Reykjavik, Iceland, they fell in love with the area so much they decided to buy a vacation home there. The couple has interior design experience and is open to finding a place in the middle of town where they can create something unique, but they're not ruling out a budget-friendly turnkey home where they can just relax.
#15 - Finding Convenience and Style in Mexico
Season 104 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/5/2017
A couple follows a job opportunity to Mexico and is in search of the perfect new home. While one of them grew up in Latin America, they have lived in the United States for 16 years and have grown accustomed to the country's modern conveniences. The Mexican-style houses may provide some challenges, but will they be able to overcome them and find their dream home?
#16 - Renovate Debate in Merida, Mexico
Season 106 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/25/2017
A couple is ready to leave their stressful jobs in New Jersey to become first-time bed and breakfast owners in Merida, Mexico. With an all-in budget of $450,000, he wants to find something that's ready for guests immediately. However, she is willing to take on a renovation project that's better for them in the long run.
#17 - Styling in Stellenbosch, South Africa
Season 106 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/22/2017
Two professors are relocating from West Virginia to Stellenbosch, South Africa, for new jobs. Their first priority is to make sure their two daughters are adjusting comfortably to their new life, but four strong opinions on where the family should live could make choosing a home more difficult.
#18 - Western Style in Chiang Mai
Season 106 - Episode 11 - Aired 5/11/2017
A travel-loving couple gives in to the lure of South East Asia and begins searching for a home in Chiang Mai, Thailand. They hope to find a Western-style home with a pool and plenty of space for creativity, but they both know that every item on their wish list will end up costing them. Finding a place with the conveniences of America on their tight budget might be asking too much and could leave them with less house than they'd hoped.
#19 - Two Bedrooms in Paris
Season 105 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/20/2017
Kate's humanitarian work is sending her to Paris for a new job opportunity, and she's calling in her friend and fellow expat, Jilian, to help her find the perfect apartment. Kate wants a second bedroom so she can work from home and host visiting family and friends, but an extra room in bustling central Paris doesn't come cheap.
#20 - Opera Opportunity in Stockholm
Season 104 - Episode 12 - Aired 4/24/2017
A romantic courtship brought Swedish-born opera singer Simon to the US, where he found love and marriage with artist Lana. However, a dream job with the Royal Swedish Opera now has the lovebirds moving back to Sweden. Stockholm's tight and expensive rental market presents endless challenges as Lana wants space for her art and the couple's beloved dog, Bigsby. Lana also wants to be in the convenient and artistic city center, but Simon's knowledge of the area and budget concerns point to a more affordable suburban lifestyle.
#21 - Family Adventure in Casablanca
Season 106 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/2/2017
A California couple lands teaching jobs in Casablanca and packs up everything, including their two sons, to make the adventure a success. But when they get to Morocco, they find out their budget won't get them what they want in the city, and they may need to make some compromises.
#22 - Surf or Turf in Montezuma
Season 101 - Episode 11 - Aired 2/20/2017
Cindy and Alex head to Montezuma, Costa Rica, any time they need a break from daily life in Massachusetts. They want their daughter, Domino, to be exposed to other cultures, so they're looking to move to their relaxation spot permanently. The couple agrees this is an amazing opportunity for their daughter to have a worldlier view but they're on completely different pages as to where to find a home. Cindy wants a laid-back beach lifestyle, but with Alex pining to live in a remote jungle environment, Domino may be the only one to help settle their standoff.
#23 - Beachin' It in Melbourne, Australia
Season 103 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/21/2017
Allen, his wife Adrienne and their three girls are heading to Australia for his new job opportunity. Melbourne's beaches are an integral part of its daily culture, so that's where Adrienne wants their girls to grow up, but practical Allen feels the pricey beach won't give them the space they need. They have moved a lot for Allen's job before, and Adrienne hopes Melbourne will be a long-term home, creating pressure to find the perfect place for their family of five.
#24 - American Dreams in Cuenca
Season 103 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/17/2017
After visiting Ecuador on vacation, longtime sweethearts Keith and Tina are looking for a permanent home in Cuenca. Inspired by their globetrotting children and attracted to Cuenca's walkability and warm climate, these Californian expats are looking for a Colonial-style property with all the comforts of their American home. Keith's desire for Colonial charm would force them to compromise on space, while Tina's American wish list isn't quite reflected in Cuenca's housing inventory. They both want to stay within walking distance to Cuenca's city center, but living closer to the city's pricey center means that their limited income will be stretched to the max and the couple may have to give up the space and comforts they are used to in the states.
#25 - Baggage in Basel, Switzerland
Season 103 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/6/2017
When Cameron lands a job in Basel, Switzerland, Erica is overjoyed. Cameron is reluctant to accept it but he knows Erica is dying for an adventure, and he wants her to be happy. As they look for a home, Cameron makes it known that he is a San Diego surfer boy and making the move to mountainous, land-locked Switzerland is more than just a culture shock.