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 - Spending More in Singapore
Season 74 - Episode 12 - 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.
#2 - Dare to Repair in Terrasson, France
Season 74 - Episode 4 - 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.
#3 - Pier Pressure in Freeport
Season 74 - Episode 5 - 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.
#4 - Growing Family Growing Budget in Tortola
Season 74 - Episode 2 - 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.
#5 - Going in Circles in London, an American Family Gets Stuck Between Countryside Charm and City Life
Season 74 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/5/2015
A scientist moves her family from Philadelphia to England, where they consider the pros and cons of living in London as opposed to making their home in the countryside.
#6 - Space vs. Price in Brussels, Belgium
Season 74 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/11/2014
Andy and Melissa were quickly building a life for themselves in Houston. They had a huge house and enjoyed throwing get-togethers and themed parties for their friends and family. But when Andy found a job opportunity in Brussels they knew it was an adventure they had to take. Their biggest concern is location and square footage vs. price. They want enough common space to entertain guests but also be close to all the action and not too far from Andy's new job. Find out if Andy and Melissa can fulfill their wish list when House Hunters International goes to Brussels, Belgium.
#7 - Teachers On The Go, Kuwait To Kuantan, Malaysia
Season 74 - Episode 1 - 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.
#8 - Thy Will Be London
Season 74 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/15/2014
Just a few days removed from their wedding, John and Megan are leaving life in Ohio behind to move to London for John's new job opportunity. The young couple met while running track in college and have targeted London's Hampstead neighborhood due to the expansive Hampstead Heath, which is perfect for runners. But with John providing their sole income until Megan finds work, finding an in to one of the most expensive areas in all of the UK won't be easy. They knew things would be more expensive in London, but they soon discover that their limited budget might not get them as far as they'd hoped. Find out if they can afford the life they want when House Hunters International returns to London, England.
#9 - A Family Decision in Rota, Spain
Season 74 - Episode 6 - 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.
#10 - Leaving the Nest for the First Time to Bermuda
Season 74 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/27/2014
Canadians Kate Middleton and Kim Fahrion met at university and quickly became good friends. After graduating and becoming coworkers, Kate & Kim were fed up with the long hours and Calgary's cold winters, so they decided to transfer their accountant jobs to laid back and sunny Bermuda. Kate has never lived outside her family's home, so it's not only the first time on her own, but also it's a new experience living with Kim. Kate definitely wants to reside in a lively neighborhood while Kim's eyes are firmly set on a quiet beach setting, so their real estate agent Adam Birch will have his hands full trying to balance their demands. Find out if these friends and coworkers can become roommates when House Hunters International sets sail for Bermuda.
#11 - Race to Mount Cooroora
Season 74 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/8/2014
Aussie Rob met Hannah while backpacking in England. They fell in love, got married and started raising a family. Now, 10 years later, he wants to return home to the Queensland region of Australia. Hannah is reluctant to go but when Rob finds a job in Pomona it's time for them to pull up stakes and begin their house hunt. While there they take part in the King of The Mountain festival and watch the race up Mount Cooroora.
#12 - Puerto Plata Da Vida
Season 74 - Episode 7 - 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.
#13 - A New Life in Johannesburg, South Africa
Season 73 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/18/2014
David Lazarus-Priestley would have been very content living with his family in the quiet pastures of Wiltshire County, England. On the other hand, his wife Alex wants to show their four year old and two year old sons there's a whole world to explore so, she requested a job transfer to the bustling city of Johannesburg. David usually never steps out of his comfort zone, so getting him to embrace even slight changes can be a challenge for Alex. She knows she'll have to work hard to not only find a spacious home that works for their family, but also help David settle into a life outside rural England in Johannesburg, South Africa.
#14 - A Couple from Boston Fear Rocking the Relationship Boat with a Move to St. Thomas
Season 73 - Episode 12 - Aired 11/25/2014
K.J. had a great life and close network of friends in Boston, MA, his home for 16-years. But the city's traffic jams and cold winters were becoming unbearable, and he craved a change of pace and warmer climate. K.J. dreamed of moving to the Caribbean to start a small business, and hoped his girlfriend Kate would come along. When he approached the subject of relocating, Kate threw caution to the wind and agreed, and soon after the couple were bidding farewell to family, friends and their careers. Deciding an American territory was the easiest place to start a business, the duo set their sights on St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands. But once they arrived, it became clear, they were split on where to call home. Kate wanted beach access and a property on the island's tropical north end. But K.J. disagreed, favoring views and an apartment on the livelier east side. And with no jobs, no home and no resolution in sight, they feared the experience would damage their relatively new relationship. Watch as they navigate rocky terrain in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands.
#15 - Looking at the Big Picture in St. Thomas, USVI
Season 73 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/12/2014
Stephanie Clark has always loved escaping the daily grind in Maryland to spend time with her family in St. Thomas, USVI. When her boyfriend Shawn Burman proposed while vacationing there, Stephanie decided that she never wanted to leave. With a desire to continue his education, Shawn didn't require much convincing to embrace Stephanie's dream to move to the Virgin Islands. Relying on her income while Shawn returns to his studies, Stephanie understands that their budget will be tight, so her desires are simple. However, if Shawn is hitting the books at home, he'd like to study in style. Real estate agent Rob Barringer knows that, in this pricey paradise, either Shawn will have to lower his island expectations or Stephanie is going to have to break the bank when House Hunters International sets sail for St. Thomas.
#16 - London Charm versus Parisian Pride
Season 73 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/28/2014
A half American, half Parisian family of four move from one of the most cosmopolitan locales in the world to a city that is arguably even more so. As expensive as Paris is, London has a cost of living that is about twenty percent higher. But this glamorous family is not accustomed to dour living quarters. Their search for a proper flat for their two princesses takes them first to a maisonette, then to a traditional row house and, finally, to a Mews. Along the way, British charm chips away at the hold that Paris has over them.
#17 - A Wales of a Good Time in Anglesey
Season 73 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/29/2014
Sharing a dream to leave city life behind for a life of farming in the Welsh countryside, Simon and Julie sold their house in Worcester to make their dream a reality. Contending with learning the language and fitting in, in this foreign land, Julie is anxious to find a property in the area's tight market. Coming back to the area where he grew up, Simon's familiarity with the area makes him strive for more as House Hunters International has a Wales of a time in Anglesey.
#18 - Not Too Fast Not Too Slovenia
Season 73 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/3/2014
Andrew and his wife Natasha have been living in Seattle with their children, but Andrew's work involves operating a tour business in various cities across Europe. The business is based in Slovenia, and Andrew feels that Slovenia closely resembles the America he grew up in and would be the ideal place to live and raise his kids. But his wife Natasha, who came to the states from Russia, has already made one big move across the globe and is reluctant to jump headlong into another. While Andrew wants to live near the city for work, Natasha is adamant about settling in a more rural area so the kids can run outside and play without her having to worry. See whose wishlist gets fulfilled as House Hunters International tours through Slovenia.
#19 - Bros Before House in Sydney, Australia
Season 73 - Episode 11 - Aired 11/19/2014
Craig always wanted to test his independence by moving as far away from Long Island as possible, so when a job at his NY firm opened up in Australia, he didn't hesitate to hop a plane. When a friend introduced him to several like-minded guys also looking for a place down under, Craig opted in, and the search for a four-bedroom casa in Sydney was on. But while the benefits of sharing a space are plentiful, so too are the demands. Each roommate has different needs, and if a harmonious home is the endgame, the greatest test of Craig's leadership and independence may be leading his roommates to compromise.
#20 - Showdown South of the Border, in Puerto Penasco, Mexico
Season 73 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/7/2014
After decades of rushing around in the rat race, Edward has retired and become an artist. Now he wants solitude to pursue painting, photography, and cooking. His wife Gracie is still working but it won't be too long before she also retires. Unlike Edward in just about every way, she is a people person who wants friends and group activities. The only thing they seem to agree on is the place they want to retire, Puerto Penasco, Mexico, which is also their favorite vacation spot. But the agreement ends there, as they battle it out over peace, tranquility and solitude versus people, activities and amenities.
#21 - Looking to Escape their Grueling Commute, a Family Moves out of Manhattan's Burbs and into Scotland
Season 73 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/6/2014
Before they were married, Donna and Gary loved the conveniences of living in New York City. But after the birth of their second daughter, their living quarters became cramped. And in a city where space was a premium, they couldn't afford to upsize. So like many young families living in Manhattan, the couple were pushed out of the city and into the suburbs. In Westchester County, Gary and Donna bought a large house with a spacious backyard for the kids. But, commuting to their jobs in the city was difficult, and the hour long train ride to and from their offices was taking a toll on family time. So when Gary's company offered a transfer to Edinburgh, Scotland, they jumped at the chance to return to urban life, and reside in an affordable city with reasonable commutes. But when the family landed on UK soil, they realized prices in Scotland's capital were higher than they expected. And getting a downtown apartment with four bedrooms and a garden cost more than their 2,400 dollars a month budget. Find out if they sacrifice size, location or cost when House Hunters International seeks city living in Edinburgh, Scotland.
#22 - Split on Urban Versus Rural Living, a Couple from Iowa Have a Trying House Hunt in Lusaka, Zambia
Season 72 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/22/2014
With a background in farming and humanitarian work, Mickey saw the potential for a stronger agriculture industry and lower malnutrition rates in Zambia. After a few visits to the southern African country, Mickey was offered a job providing farming outreach to rural communities outside the capital city, Lusaka. His wife Mandey agreed to the relocation and soon after the couple was carting their five-year old son, and three-year old daughter to the other side of the world. And once they arrived, it became clear they were split on where to live.
#23 - Have Helsingborg Will Travel
Season 71 - Episode 10 - 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.
#24 - Early Retirement is Gonna Cost Ya, in Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Season 71 - Episode 5 - 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.
#25 - New York Photographers Pursue a French Country House, and a Fairy-Tale Life in Le Perche, France
Season 71 - Episode 2 - 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. Find out if they find their French fairy tale when House Hunters International looks for a happy ending in Le Perche.