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 - Sense and Santiago
Season 72 - Episode 10 - Aired 10/21/2014
After falling in love in Chile, Amy and Andres' whirlwind romance resulted in marriage and a son. Now that they've decided to raise their family in Andres' hometown of Santiago, they'll have to battle against a rapidly growing rental market in a city of over seven million residents. While Andres wants to give his son a yard to play soccer in, Amy's Midwestern values have her focused on the budget and practical concerns when House Hunters International tries to balance cents and sensibility in Santiago.
#2 - Writing the Book of Bermuda On One Income
Season 71 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/23/2014
Mike and Kate have great lives in Brooklyn, he as a science teacher, and she as a publicist for a publishing company. Along with their dog Maggie, they have friends and all of NYC at their doorstep. But they also have a desire to live abroad before they settle down. When Mike received a sudden job prospect in Bermuda, they jumped at the opportunity, which involved breaking the lease on their apartment, and Kate leaving behind her job. Being very career driven, she worries what she's going to do with her time, especially on a tiny little island in the middle of the Atlantic. With one income and a high cost of living, they hope to find their new home in sunny Bermuda.
#3 - Puppy Problems in Perth
Season 71 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/17/2014
After leaving Australia to attend college in New Zealand, Crystal Capewell was feeling homesick and decided it was time to come back to Perth. She's returning to her roots not only with her boyfriend, Nick Preston but also with their two dogs in tow. Nick has never lived in a big city before so he's excited to experience the hustle and bustle of living in downtown Perth. For Crystal, finding a comfortable suburban home with enough space for the dogs both inside and out is her top priority. With only limited savings until they find jobs, the pressure is on to find a place that can stay within their 4,000 dollar a month budget and somehow meet both their needs. Nick and Crystal will try working through their differences in Crystal's hometown of Perth, Australia.
#4 - Have Helsingborg Will Travel
Season 71 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/7/2014
After 10 years in Washington D.C., Nicholas is restless to return to Europe. He's teaching at an international school in Helsingborg, Sweden, but his ultimate goal is to travel every weekend. After acquiring a big American lifestyle, his friends aren't convinced Nicholas can easily relax his high standards. Along for the hunt, his friend Nita has to remind him the more cash he saves, the more he can travel. And in the competitive Swedish property market, Nicholas is learning the hard way a penny saved is a penny earned.
#5 - Early Retirement is Gonna Cost Ya, in Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Season 71 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/18/2014
John and Laurie Quam love crazy adventures, but retiring early to Costa Rica is one impulsive decision without a safety net. While they're happy to pare their lives down to the bare essentials to enjoy coastal water sports with their dogs, their dream of beachfront living could wipe out their wallets. The ultimate Quamventure begins when House Hunters International buys a one-way ticket to early retirement, in Guanacaste, Costa Rica.
#6 - Finding a Fairy Tale Life in Le Perche, France
Season 71 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/7/2014
Photographers Dawne and Dean had an idyllic life in Shushan, New York. Surrounded by family and friends, they felt secure and content in their beautifully restored farmhouse surrounded by lush forests. But that all changed after a photography trip to Le Perche, France. Blown away by the beauty of the region's manors and castles, they realized it was time for a change. So 45-years into their marriage, they decided to embark on the next chapter of their lives and relocate permanently to the French countryside. The move was risky since neither of them could speak the language, and when their home hunt started, reality sunk in. As they scoured Le Perche's quaint villages and towns, they quickly discovered getting a home that recreated the magic of their holidays would cost more than the 200,000 dollars they were willing to spend. And as they searched, they struggled to find a place with traditional charm for Dawne, but required no renovations for Dean.
#7 - Canary Islands Conundrum, in Tenerife
Season 71 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/3/2014
Serial renovators Andy and Gill are finally doing something for themselves. After years of buying and renovating homes to rent to others, they're ready to pick up a property for their own family. With one eye firmly on retirement, Andy is hoping for something work-free and turnkey. Gill feels that the only way to get what they want is to build it themselves. With an open-ended budget and a wish list full of high-end demands, to build or not to build will be the real question for Andy and Gill in Tenerife.
#8 - Man vs. Math vs. Wife, For The Caribbean Dream Home
Season 71 - Episode 10 - Aired 10/15/2014
Jersey natives Urlin and Stephanie have built a sensible but hectic life together without ever having to leave their zip code. Their pragmatic approach has allowed them to build a solid foundation for their family's future. After a quick trip to Aruba, however, Urlin fell in love with the rather impractical idea of a beachfront Caribbean dream home. It's an investment that could threaten the family's financial future, but Urlin is determined to explore the possibilities. Wanting to be supportive, Stephanie has agreed to come along for the ride, but if they can't find a suitable property and a way to pay for it upfront, Stephanie may force Urlin to leave Curacao empty-handed.
#9 - The Seeds We Sao Paulo
Season 71 - Episode 12 - Aired 10/2/2014
Zach met his wife Jane at a bus stop in Chicago and they've been saying yes to adventure and opportunity ever since. When Zach got the chance to transfer his job to his pick of international locations, he and Jane decided that moving to Sao Paulo, Brazil would take them the farthest out of their comfort zone and shake up their lives. Jane, who won't be working until she can find a new job, is more focused on finding a nice apartment where she can spend her time, but Zach would like to save some money on their new home and spend more exploring Brazil. Find out which sensibility prevails when House Hunters International sambas into Sao Paulo, Brazil.
#10 - City Home versus Country Home in Bangor, Wales
Season 71 - Episode 13 - Aired 9/29/2014
After Relena was offered a fellowship at Bangor University, she and her husband, Israel, relocated to northwest Wales. Now these two ecologists are searching for a home on a grad school budget. Israel's seeking a serene space to work on his dissertation, take afternoon hikes and cultivate a vegetable garden. But Relena's planning to bike to school each day and a manageable commute may trump her desire for a rural lifestyle. Faced with incongruous priorities and a fast moving market, someone will have to bend. House Hunters International communes with nature in Bangor, Wales.
#11 - Paris's Newest Recruit
Season 72 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/20/2014
Aspiring artist Lisa has lived abroad her whole life. She moved frequently with her family, and never really had a long-term place to call home. Recently finished with grad school, she's looking to move to the center of the art universe, Paris, in hopes that her first true masterpiece will be a settled home of her own. Her budget is functional, but her wish list is long. Lisa may be a dreamer with her head in the clouds, but if she wants to sign a lease in fast-paced, high-priced Paris, she'll need to come back to Earth before all the good apartments are gone.
#12 - Living with Wildlife in South Africa
Season 71 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/10/2014
When Jacquie volunteered in South Sudan, she unexpectedly found love after meeting Johann, a paramedic from South Africa. Six months later, they tied the knot and planned to build a life together in her native Canada. But shortly into their marriage, the couple's future was derailed. His paramedic qualifications were not recognized and he was unable to work in his profession. Instead, Johann landed a job in Mozambique and the newlyweds soon found themselves relocating to the other side of the world. And for convenience, they chose to settle in his home country, across the border in Hoedspruit, South Africa. Located in the African bush, the town's a gateway to Kruger National Park, one of Africa's largest and most famous game reserves. And a recent boom in eco-tourism's made the town a hot spot for tourists, but a competitive place to buy real estate. So when Jacquie and Johann started their house hunt, they discovered their 100,000 dollar budget wouldn't go far.
#13 - Flying High in Guam
Season 72 - Episode 11 - Aired 10/24/2014
Fadi's career as a commercial pilot lands his family half a world away from their home in Michigan. Equal parts excited and nervous by their new life on Guam, Fadi and wife Christina have different ways of dealing with the unknown. Fadi wants to hold onto the familiarities of a big home and a backyard for their daughter Leila. Christina wants an island life via a small condo on the beach. Beautiful views abound as the family wrestles with Mom's plan of letting the beach be their backyard or Dad's plan of going big or going home when House Hunters International departs, on time, for Guam.
#14 - Swaziland of Confusion
Season 72 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/14/2014
Michigan girl Ginger left her promising career in advertising two years ago to escape the rat race and make a difference in the world. She came to Swaziland to volunteer and has been living on a homestead in the tiny village of Tikuba, but she never expected she'd meet Swazi native George, the love of her life, on a trip to town. Now they're engaged to be married and her volunteer assignment has come to an end, but instead of returning to the states, Ginger is staying in Africa and moving to George's hometown of Mbabane. George needs to live close to the city for work, and while Ginger is excited to live with modern conveniences like indoor plumbing and a full kitchen, she's a little anxious about being too close to city life too soon. Compromise will be key as House Hunters International safaris down to Swaziland.
#15 - Empty Nesting in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Season 74 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/26/2014
Glenn and Lisa's three kids will all soon be off to college and they're beginning to think about the next phase in their lives. Glenn works hard to keep his construction business running, and he's looking forward to buying a place where he can relax, retire and reconnect with his wife. But Lisa has different ideas. She wants a place where they can bring the whole family together and has dreams of living right on the beach, a dream that Glenn knows could cost enough to push retirement back over the horizon. See which sensibility prevails when House Hunters International visits Puerto Plata of the Dominican Republic.
#16 - Dare to Repair in Terrasson, France
Season 74 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/13/2014
Bill and Mary Ann spent most of their adult lives working in law. Although they retired a few years ago they show no signs of slowing down. In fact, they've decided to purchase a vacation home in the French countryside. Bill is ready to move full speed ahead with the house search and is open to a renovation project, while Mary Ann would rather invest in a move-in ready home. Mary Ann needs to stay put in Colorado with three of their four adopted daughters while Bill goes house hunting. So to make sure her voice is heard their oldest daughter Brandi will be joining Bill. Find out if they go with a renovation project or a turnkey home in Terrasson, France.
#17 - Pier Pressure in Freeport
Season 74 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/14/2014
Sean and Danielle first met during spring break in Panama City, Florida. They enjoyed each other's company but after it was over Sean had to return to Toronto and Danielle headed back to Atlanta. However, they kept in touch over the years and reconnected in person two years ago. Since then they've gotten married and had a baby, Scarlett. Now, after one cold winter in Canada, Danielle needs a return to a more temperate climate. It's perfect timing for Sean as he's looking to start a new investment banking company and has had his eye on the free trade zone of Freeport, Bahamas. As easy as it was for Danielle and Sean to agree to a move once they arrived in Freeport they found they had very different ideas of where the perfect house is. Danielle wants to be on the beach, where she finds the most inspiration for the book she is writing. Sean wants to be on the canal so that he can have a dock for the dream boat he plans on buying. With a compromise impossible between their two opposite wish lists one of them will have to acquiesce to the other's demands.
#18 - Growing Family Growing Budget in Tortola
Season 74 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/5/2014
Torontonians Adam and Sylvia were enjoying their comfortable life in Canada. A year after they got married they were blessed with a beautiful baby girl, Sophie. As a result, Sylvia decided to leave her job to be a stay at home mom but unfortunately Adam was still working long hours. It was then that these new parents decided to make a lifestyle change for their family and move to Tortola. Sylvia is pregnant with their second child, so as their family grows their budget may have to grow as well. Find out if this family can make the lifestyle change they desire when House Hunters International travels to Tortola, British Virgin Islands.
#19 - Teachers On The Go, Kuwait To Kuantan, Malaysia
Season 74 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/4/2014
Carlie has been in 27 countries, Matt, 23. Somewhere along the way, their paths crossed. They started a long distance relationship as they continued their travels around the world separately, until finally, Matt popped the question and Carlie said yes. Leaving her single life in London to join Matt for married life in Kuwait, these two globetrotting educators will travel the world together forever after. Two years in, Matt has graduated university and they are looking to leave the desert for a more tropical climate. The slogan One Malaysia caught their eye and made them feel like they would be welcome. So they started applying for teaching jobs there and Matt landed one in Kuantan. This will not only be their first time hunting for a house together, but also the first time they have had the opportunity to select their accommodations since the school will not be paying for it. Welcome to the jungle.
#20 - A Family Decision in Rota, Spain
Season 74 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/17/2014
Melissa and Mohan have always talked about wanting to travel and experience cultures all over the world. Since that time, the couple has done a lot of US traveling because of Mohan's job as a school principal. Yet, they still dreamed about making that move internationally. After years of waiting, finally the couple is getting their wish and are going to be moving to Rota, Spain. There will be a huge adjustment for them and their girls to live a European life and to give up the life that they had in the states. Mohan wants a property with a beach view and close proximity to his job but Melissa is looking for a functional kitchen and plenty of living space for the girls. Find out who is truly head of the class when House Hunters International travels to Rota, Spain.
#21 - Spending More in Singapore
Season 74 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/17/2014
Jon often dreamed of living abroad but he has always had reservations about leaving the East Coast and work circumstances always seemed to get in the way. Now, the opportunity to work abroad as a public relations manager has presented itself and Jon knows it's now or never. Jon is willing to stretch his budget to find the perfect home. Find out if Jon can find everything he wants and more when House Hunters International goes to Singapore.
#22 - A New Take On Talca, Chile
Season 69 - Episode 11 - Aired 9/11/2014
Even though they're originally from Chile, Consuelo isn't happy about leaving the U.S. for Anibal's new job as a food scientist in Talca. She loved her time in America and the diversity of things to do there. Consuelo feels Talca will pale in comparison to not only the States, but also their hometown of Valdivia, so it's up to Anibal to sell her on their new home. He's hoping the area's surplus of vineyards and revitalized downtown can help change her perceptions, but it may not be enough if they can't find a place with ample space to host visits from their friends and family. Anibal may need to have more than one trick up his sleeve as he tries to bring Consuelo around to trying Talca, Chile.
#23 - Ecua-Do or Ecua-Don't in Esmeraldas, Ecuador
Season 69 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/31/2014
Sarah and Selby have dedicated their lives to helping others, often through non-profit and volunteer work. They have a lot in common, including a deep love of South American culture. So when recent law grad Selby was offered an intriguing position with an NGO in Esmeraldas Ecuador, the pair packed their bags and left overpriced San Francisco without hesitation. While they usually agree on everything, once in Esmeraldas, Selby feels drawn to the beach, while Sarah wants practical. Non-profit work may make the heart rich, but it tends to leave the pockets empty. Knowing their budget could be a bust, Sarah and Selby will have to keep their minds as open as their hearts if they want to make ends meet in Esmeraldas, Ecuador.
#24 - Building Bonds in Brno, Czech Republic
Season 69 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/13/2014
The time demands of owning a tree service business weakened their family bond, so Vanessa and Radek are trying to fix that. They sold their company and house in California and plan to live off the profits for a bit with their kids in Radek's hometown of Brno. Budget conscious Radek is worried about blowing through their 350,000 dollar nest egg too quickly, so he's even willing to take on a fixer upper to keep costs down. Vanessa is concerned a time consuming project will continue to impact their family dynamic, so her sights are set on something turnkey. Watch as Radek, Vanessa, and the boys try to close a chapter on their stressful old lives when they turn the page in the Czech Republic.
#25 - Fear of Driving On the Left in Brisbane, Australia
Season 69 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/13/2014
Newlyweds Joe and Laura were planning their wedding and preparing to leave the country at the same time. Shortly after the blessed event, Laura moved in with Joe and then they shipped off together to Brisbane, Australia, where Joe had been given a great job opportunity. Thing is, Joe has lived in Louisville, Kentucky his whole life and has never been outside the USA. So this move is really going to be culture shock for him. He's particularly concerned about driving on the left side of the road. Laura has some traveling under her belt, including one visit to Australia, so her main concern was getting her job to let her work from down under. Of course, her office is in downtown Brisbane, and Joe's is in North Brisbane, so one of them is going to have a healthy commute. Either Joe will have a long white knuckle drive on the left side, or Laura a long ride on mass transit. This could be the first bump on the road of their new marriage.