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 - Wellington Bound
Season 89 - Episode 11 - Aired 2/8/2016
When Steven told his wife Robyn about a friend who had recently relocated to New Zealand, Robyn wondered why they weren't doing the same thing. So, they decided to take the plunge and move their three kids to Wellington in New Zealand in search of fun and family togetherness. But finding a suitable home for the whole family will be a big challenge as Steven is looking for a beach adjacent oasis, while Robyn is looking for the big city chic lifestyle they never had back in Oregon. Find out which sensibility prevails as House Hunters International goes to Wellington, New Zealand.
Watch Now:Apple TV#2 - Raising a Family in Salzburg
Season 99 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/19/2016
California couple Ashley and Mark recently welcomed their first child, Campbell. Shortly after the birth of their son, philosopher and professor Mark was awarded a prestigious fellowship, giving him the opportunity to work alongside other great minds in his field at a university in Austria. Now the young family of three is looking for a place to call home in Salzburg.
#3 - Sink or Swim in Bonaire
Season 99 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/26/2016
Kate and Ian are lifelong diving fanatics and after getting married, they visited Bonaire and immediately started to plan for the future. Their dream is to have a beachfront home with direct access to this southern Caribbean island's beautiful diving reefs, but that dream is quickly scuttled when the couple discovers that mortgage restrictions in Bonaire limits their purchase to cash-only. The couple knows that spending too much of their life savings means they will have to remain in California part time and continue to work, but the temptation of a savings-devouring beachfront home may prove to be too much. In the end, the battle between budget and location will determine whether Kate and Ian can sink or swim in Bonaire.
#4 - Setting Sail in the Netherlands Town of Hoorn
Season 89 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/2/2016
Marius and Anne-Marie left the Netherlands twenty years ago and eventually planted roots in Arizona. They love Scottsdale's outdoor lifestyle but summer's sweltering heat has grown to be too much to handle. They've decided to reconnect with their Dutch heritage and look for a part time home in the harbor town of Hoorn. Marius dreams of living a nautical lifestyle where he can easily dock a boat in front of the house. Anne-Marie has grown accustomed to some American creature comforts, so she's hoping to find something spacious. But, with places in the Netherlands usually significantly smaller, there may be some rough waters ahead agreeing on a home that will equally satisfy them.
Watch Now:Apple TV#5 - We Dig Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Season 89 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/11/2016
Anthropologists Sarah and Aaron are tired of commuting back and forth to Europe for their jobs. They have decided to make Amsterdam their home base. To help Sarah settle into her new job and finish here PhD, Aaron will take a break from his career to stay at home with their two girls. Sarah is dreaming of a rooftop terrace, but with two young girls to look after, Aaron would prefer a ground floor apartment. They will have to choose between a long commute to work and a short commute to school, or vice versa.
Watch Now:Apple TV#6 - Life Ain't Faroe Islands
Season 89 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/18/2016
Brynhild was born in the Faroe Islands, but decided to become an exchange student in high school. She was assigned to Michigan and loved it so much she decided to stay in the US for the last seven years. But now with her visa expiring, she and her American boyfriend Luis are planning a move back to the Faroe Islands so they can live close to her family in the same way they've lived close to Luis' family for the past several years. But things on the Faroe Islands aren't exactly how Brynhild remembers, and the fact that most people own their homes there makes the practice of renting an apartment next to impossible due to extremely limited inventory. Will they be able to find a suitable home or will they end up living with Brynhild's family? Find out as House Hunters International travels to the mystical Faroe Islands.
Watch Now:Apple TV#7 - Divided Over Design in Dublin
Season 89 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/15/2016
Washington, D.C. area couple Pamela and Sean are honoring a wedding day vow to live abroad by moving to Dublin, Ireland, for his new job. But it's not "happily ever after" when it comes to house hunting. While she wants Irish character and charm in a new apartment, Sean would prefer something modern with an open-flor plant. No matter what type of place they choose, it needs to be close to Sean's bus for work and within Pamela's strict budget.
Watch Now:Apple TV#8 - To the Spirit of Dublin
Season 89 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/17/2016
Michael has relocated to Dublin for his Chicago employer. With this exciting promotion he and his wife Kate must find a home quickly. But there's also Reese, their dog. And that means finding a home that is both pet friendly and close to Michael's new job. Their Real Estate Agent Karen quickly realizes that the one family member driving their house hunt is Reese, and the duel between living space and location - close to work or near a park where the dog can run - isn't over until Michael and Kate visit a local distillery where their difficult decision comes as an unexpected surprise.
Watch Now:Apple TV#9 - Quintana Roo Future
Season 89 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/16/2016
Gillian's given up her stable career in pharmaceutical sales to have more family time with her and Marc's son, Easton, on the eastern shore of Quintana Roo, Mexico. But her family's reliance on Marc's freelance photography business is increasing Gillian's anxiety and because of the tourist-heavy locale in Quintana Roo, the couple can't seem to find a home with the space they want within their budget as House Hunters International pictures a new future on the coast of Quintana Roo, Mexico.
Watch Now:Apple TV#10 - Transfer to Assen
Season 89 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/1/2016
Life was perfect in Phillips, Wisconsin, until Jake found out he was being transferred to the Netherlands for work, which meant he and his wife Sara would have to pull their two young daughters away from friends, family, and almost everything they've ever known. Jake's job on an off-shore oil rig means Sara will be navigating her new home country all by herself nearly half the time, so she's got her heart set on finding a functional home where she and her girls will be happy. But the housing market in Assen is different than back in Wisconsin, which means several sacrifices will have to be made, but just how much are Jake and Sara willing to sacrifice? Find out when House Hunters International visits Assen in the Netherlands.
Watch Now:Apple TV#11 - Opportunity in Eindhoven
Season 89 - Episode 10 - Aired 2/23/2016
George was spending most of the work week traveling for his job as a radiology technician, leaving Jessica at home alone, without a support network nearby for her to lean on. No matter how hard they tried to build a new life there, George's schedule put a strain on their relationship and after two years they decided it was time for a change and a fresh start. So, when a position opened up with George's company in Eindhoven, they jumped at the opportunity to relocate again. Now, after a year of testing out the waters, these newlyweds are ready to officially put down roots in Eindhoven. Frustrated with the limited selection of rental properties that will accommodate their pets, and a desire to have a place they can decorate and call their own, they've decided to take the next step and purchase their first home together.
Watch Now:Apple TV#12 - A Mississippi Family Uses Life Savings to Relocate to Cuenca, Ecuador
Season 94 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/30/2016
In search of a low-cost lifestyle abroad, Michael and DeAnna use their life savings to relocate from Biloxi, Mississippi, to Cuenca, Ecuador. Their two girls will have to finish high school in Ecuador so living in the center of town would maximize their cultural experience. However, outside the city would allow for expanded space for entertaining and room for the family's three dogs. Since DeAnna is all about entertaining, getting her to compromise on space when choosing a new place is an uphill battle for Michael.
#13 - Opposites Attracted to Italy
Season 89 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/25/2016
Malcolm and Hillary were friends and opposites in high school, but after school they went their separate ways. Hillary started a family and a career, and Malcolm sailed the world and raced motorcycles and cars. They were content on their separate paths for three decades, but when they unexpectedly met again later in life the timing was right, and this time, they clicked. They enjoy life together in Sheffield, but they're eager to share something new that's not connected to their past. They're looking for a historic property in affordable Southern Italy, but their budget is small, and their old habit of thinking like opposites may just make their search for a second home twice as hard.
Watch Now:Apple TV#14 - Trading Corn Pones for Scones in Milton Keynes, England
Season 89 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/4/2016
With their kids grown and off in college, Scott and Traci McLeod sold their house and moved into their lake home until they could find a new, smaller home. But right in the middle of the switch, Scott got an offer from his company for a change of pace working in England. It seemed like the perfect time to take the leap across the pond for the adventure of a lifetime. But finding a house that fits their needs, their lifestyle, and their budget could cause a showdown between these country folk in Milton Keynes.
Watch Now:Apple TV#15 - Finding a Flat in Florence, Italy
Season 96 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/5/2016
Lawyer Phil is relocating his practice to Florence, Italy, after Venice proved to be too inconvenient and expensive. Since he specializes in art and intellectual property, this metropolitan art mecca is the perfect location for his work. Phil has upscale tastes but a tight budget, so his assistant Natasa is helping him find an affordable home with office space. Can he see the light and agree to compromise, so this move won't end up as a costly business mistake?
#16 - Fear of Pests in Brisbane
Season 99 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/10/2016
Canadians Scott and Jennifer have decided to move to Brisbane, Australia, for Scott to attend medical school. While Scott is focused on school and living as close to campus as possible, Jennifer is hoping to live close to the city in an apartment above the ground floor where she won't have to worry about snakes, spiders and all things creepy-crawly invading her cozy home. She's also concerned about maintaining the couple's lifestyle on only her income. Can Scott convince his wife to embrace student-style living to save money, or will Jennifer stick closely to her list of requirements?
#17 - Living a Dream in France
Season 98 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/7/2016
Derek has always dreamed of living in France. After traveling to Paris with his wife Sonia and getting engaged in the 'City of Light,' now Sonia has gotten a promotion at work that will allow Derek the chance to finally live out his dream in Lyon, France. Sonia has her heart set on the hip and trendy 6th arrondissement, but Derek wants authentic French charm and is willing to live in whatever arrondissement can deliver the lifestyle he's been dreaming of. With only Sonia working, getting everything they're looking for might push Derek out of his budget comfort zone.
#18 - Second Time in Puerto Penasco, Mexico
Season 98 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/25/2016
Deb and Darcy are hardworking entrepreneurs looking to wind down their workload by shifting their family business to their kids. While they aren't ready to move permanently, step one of stepping down is buying a home in their version of paradise: Puerto Penasco, Mexico. They love the area so much that they previously bought a condo there on impulse, but a subsequent visit with the kids revealed that the space was too small to fit the family. With the pressure to sell their old place fast and very little room for mistakes, Deb and Darcy are looking to do things right the second time around to make their first international home a success.
#19 - Headed for the Gold Coast
Season 98 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/11/2016
Floridian Whitney met Damian when she was living in Australia, and after they married and had their first son, they moved to Miami to raise their family, including 2 more sons. Now they've decided it's time to expose the boys to their dad's culture and family, and they're moving to the Gold Coast of Australia. Without jobs lined up right away, Damian and Whitney need to keep expenses down, but they have their hearts set on a big yard and being close to the beach to get the most from their new family home.
#20 - Opinions In Okazaki
Season 98 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/2/2016
Julie loved her life in Kansas, so when her husband Ben received a call to return to Asia, she wasn't immediately sold. Ben wants to find a traditional Japanese home and totally immerse the family in the local culture. But with a new baby on the way, Julie is focused on comfort and familiarity, so she's looking for a Western-style home.
#21 - Traditional Versus Modern in the South of England
Season 98 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/15/2016
Doug and Rande Barrowman met by chance on an airplane twelve years ago. Since then they married and have lived happily in Las Vegas where both have thriving careers. Now Doug has a job opportunity in Somerset, a county in the south of England where he lived for many years. Rande imagines a quiet country cottage while Doug wants the more modern, open home design he grew to like in America. Three houses spanning the 1800s to the 1960s give this hunt a truly English feeling.
#22 - Honk if You Love Hungary
Season 98 - Episode 13 - Aired 10/11/2016
Natalie is a PhD student and musician extraordinaire at the birthplace of the Kodaly method for music education in Kecskemet, Hungary. Prices are low, especially compared to her hometown Chicago, but she's living on an extremely limited budget, and it will have to stretch a full year. Her good friend Zack is there to help her navigate the small town Hungarian housing market, but in the end, she may have to overspend to get enough space for her loud best friend, the French horn.
#23 - Settling Down in San Jose, Costa Rica
Season 95 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/26/2016
Travel agency owner Stephen met Vanessa on a trip to Costa Rica almost six years ago. Most of their relationship has been spent on the road with his business, but Steven has decided to leave Edmonton's snowy climate to move in with the love of his life in sunny San Jose, Costa Rica. He would love to get a modern home with a high-speed internet connection for his agency and be near a park with a good place to run. Meanwhile, Vanessa would rather find a mix of Stephen's modern style and the rustic Costa Rican style of her childhood. Is the couple looking for something that may not exist in San Jose?
#24 - What Is Right on Isle of Wight?
Season 95 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/17/2016
Jason has been accepted to the University of Southampton on the English mainland, but he lives on the Isle of Wight with his wife, Emily, and their four children. The two hour commute each way means serious time away from his family. Jason wants to reduce his commute by finding a home in Cowes, where the ferry departs, but Emily and the children want to live in Newport near their school. It's five against one in this episode of House Hunters International.
#25 - Leaving It All for Lucerne
Season 95 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/12/2016
LaCrosse, Wisconsin, natives Scott and Cathy weren't ready to be empty nesters, so they didn't think twice about selling their home and business when Cathy was offered a job in Lucerne, Switzerland. Choosing a new home might be more difficult than the decision to move abroad, though. Concerned about her commute, Cathy wants to live close to the train station in town, but Scott wants to live further outside the city with a view of the Alps. Can he convince Cathy to make a trade-off?