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 - Part-Time Paradise
Season 85 - Episode 13 - Aired 11/26/2015
The issues of budget and solittude complicate a couple's search for an investment property in Tortola, British Virgin Islands.
#2 - Big Plans in Birmingham, UK's Second Largest City
Season 87 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/20/2015
A move to Birmingham, England, by young parents who are new to city living when they search for a flat on a tight student budget.
#3 - London With a Scandinavian Twist
Season 86 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/5/2015
A dream of living in Europe becomes a reality for a Minneapolis couple, who quickly discover that they'll have to make some sacrifices for this move.
#4 - His New Job Moves a Young Couple From the Mile High City to the Banks of the Rhine
Season 86 - Episode 12 - Aired 11/13/2015
Colorado couple Brit and David always yearned for a life abroad, so they were quick to take an opportunity for David to work in Dusseldorf, Germany. Brit can barely contain her excitement about all that is new in Dusseldorf, but David is anxious about starting his new job, learning a new language and finding an affordable home in a very tight real estate market.
#5 - Mama Mia, I'm Moving to Naples, Italy
Season 85 - Episode 11 - Aired 11/6/2015
A speech pathologist moves to Naples, Italy, for work. She looks for a nice apartment near the city center and that's convenient to the nightlife. Her wish list includes enough space for her canine roommate and an extra bedroom for when her mom visits.
#6 - Crucita the Beautiful
Season 87 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/25/2015
Ken and Kim have always lived conservatively. They built their Kentucky home from scratch, and that conservative lifestyle has afforded them the opportunity at buying their dream home on the beach. Years back they vacationed and fell in love with the coastal fishing village of Crucita, Ecuador so much, they decided to move there permanently. They both agree that is has to be beachfront, but that is about the only thing they can agree on. Kim wants to leave their build-it-yourself mentality in the past, seeking a turn-key condo that she can relax in. On the other hand, Ken isn't keen on condominium living, and hopes to find a standalone home away from neighbors. Find out who is the bigger fish, as House Hunters International swims the coast of Crucita, Ecuador.
#7 - Don't Hate the Playa, Hate the Game
Season 87 - Episode 12 - Aired 11/27/2015
Jeanne has visited Mexico many times over the years. After establishing a successful medical practice in Chicago, she has decided to open a clinic in Playa del Carmen and move to Mexico full time. Once there, she'll need to decide how far she can push her budget with a new business on the horizon.
#8 - We Came, We Saw, Wiesbaden
Season 87 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/2/2015
A rental home for a blended family of six on one income is sought in Wiesbaden, Germany, by a newlywed couple who try to find a compromise as they debate whether to live downtown or somewhere with a large outdoor space.
#9 - Ready to Relax in the Gold Coast Region of Costa Rica
Season 86 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/23/2015
The demands of owning a sports bar and being a nurse had Les and Karen McIntyre ready to make a last call on the stress of living in California. As new empty nesters, they want to take the money from selling their business and home and look for a place in the laid-back Gold Coast region of Costa Rica. Coming from an over 4,000 square foot home, Les is looking to down size and live comfortably off their nest egg, but Karen isn't quite ready to scale back. It won't be easy for real estate agent Sarah Breitlander to settle the debate over space versus savings in Costa Rica's Gold Coast.
#10 - Que Surrey, Surrey
Season 86 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/9/2015
Amanda and Dave have always been world travelers, and feel ready to dust off their passports now that their boys are old enough to travel. Amanda has accepted a teaching position at a prestigious American school in Surrey in the United Kingdom. Will Amanda and Dave be able to find the family-friendly flat of their dreams, or will this trip across the pond be a lesson they won't forget?
#11 - Terni Eclipse of the Heart: A Budget Battle in Italy
Season 85 - Episode 12 - Aired 11/24/2015
Compromise is needed when a pair of travelers search for an affordable place to live in Terni, Italy.
#12 - Live by the Surf in Australia
Season 87 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/18/2015
A surfer and his hairdresser girlfriend move to Australia's Margaret River region, where the two consider price and location as they search for a home.
#13 - Finding French Flair in Lyon, France
Season 88 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/11/2016
For French teacher and foodie Erich Ostrowski, starting a new life in Lyon, France is a tasty proposition. As a gastronomy capital, there's a surplus of gourmet cuisine but there could be a shortage of places that match Erich's criteria. His friend and fellow ex-pat Susannah knows Erich is admittedly picky, so helping him prioritize his laundry list of demands may be a bigger job than she signed up for.
#14 - Simpler Life In Malaga
Season 88 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/25/2016
For years, Jill and Tim worked so hard in San Diego, they forgot to take pleasure in the simple things. Now they've decided they wanted to reconnect with each other and get more out of life in the villages outside of Malaga, Spain. Tim and Jill will be living off their savings as they look for work online, so Tim's main concern is finding an under budget home, but for Jill, a new lifestyle is includes finding a spacious home with views. In order to get Jill the home of her dreams, Tim may need forget being so far under budget.
#15 - Stockholm Sticker Shock
Season 88 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/19/2016
Chicago native Elizabeth is excited to begin college in Stockholm, Sweden. But student housing is hard to come by, so she's being forced to buy an apartment. She's looking to cut down costs by sharing a two-bedroom apartment with her friend, Ronja. But, sticker shock could force them to give up their dream of living in Stockholm's city center.
#16 - Haunted by a Hurricane on Grand Cayman Island
Season 88 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/18/2016
Dax and Lili love Las Vegas. It suits Dax's entrepreneurial ambition, and psychologist Lili can't get enough of the city's weird, wild energy and hordes of interesting people. But the couple also has a calmer side. It was their mutual love of warm water, ocean life, and quiet breezes led them to Grand Cayman the first time. Dax had hoped to live there forever, but in 2004, Hurricane Ivan had other plans, and their first house was destroyed. While they're both haunted by the loss, a decade removed has fueled a longing to return. Dax wants a full time, permanent move, but Lili is afraid to put all their eggs in a basket that's inconveniently located in one of the world's worst hurricane zones. If they want to leave Las Vegas together, they'll have to agree on whether owning a piece of the island's beautiful nature scape is worth risking Mother Nature's wilder side again.
#17 - Brand New Zealand
Season 88 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/5/2016
Rachel and Chris decide to switch things up so when Rachel lands a job in Hamilton, New Zealand, they are ready to go. But for Chris, being a stay at home Dad with 2 toddlers doesn't include cleaning the pool that Rachel has her heart set on. Not to mention a suburban home where he can't walk the kids to the parks. Will this young couple be able to compromise or will Chris end up accepting a job just to get out of the house? And if he does how far from both of their jobs will it be?
#18 - Return to the Shire
Season 88 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/6/2016
Before she married William, Nicolle lived as a single girl in Scotland. Though she loved it, she was forced to return to the states after her Visa expired. Three years later, the couple got married and started their family in Virginia. However, since day one they've always tried to maneuver a move to Scotland. After 12 years, Nicolle has decided to return to school to pursue her PhD in philosophy and has been accepted at the University of Aberdeenshire. After serious deliberation, Nicolle, William and their children have decided to move across the pond.
#19 - Roots on the Rhine
Season 88 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/4/2016
After years of moving between the U.S. and Germany, Hannah, Robbie, and their young daughter are ready to stop renting and permanently settle in the Rhine District of Germany. Hannah has an American-sized wishlist, including luxury items like air conditioning. Doctor Robbie just needs a home office, and doesn't want to have to put in extra hours to afford all of his wife's wishes. Can he convince her that more family time trumps the perfect family house?
#20 - A Year In Glasgow
Season 88 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/26/2016
Sarah loves animals, sometimes more than people. And she loves life on her family farm in Poway, California. But she wants to become a vet, and time away at school in Glasgow, Scotland, is the only road there. Her mom Liz is supportive in every way, including footing the bill. But that support comes along with her many opinions, and needless to say, Sarah and mom rarely agree. School starts soon and available apartments are filling up. Sarah doesn't want to go at all, but if she wants to get through vet school and get home soon, she'll have to find a way to balance mom, school, and homesickness and make Glasgow a home for the year.
#21 - A Home for the Rio Olympics
Season 88 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/27/2016
Ana has just been promoted and she and husband Sean are moving from San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro. While Ana will work in the company office with clients getting ready for the 2016 Olympics, Sean will manage his San Francisco business from their new home. She wants an easy commute and he wants a home with space to work. A helicopter flight over the city gives them a stunning overview of Rio's incredible geography and world famous landmarks. None of the three unique properties they see is a perfect wish list match. But their decision is a surprise, based less on wish list details than on their mutual support as they both face life and work in a new country.
#22 - Old Orleans, France
Season 78 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/7/2015
A couple are excited to move from Iowa to the city of Orleans, France, where they search for a home that is best suited for their children.
#23 - Risking It All in Christchurch, a City in Repair
Season 80 - Episode 12 - Aired 7/29/2015
Two adrenalin junkies search for a renovated home in New Zealand.
#24 - Road Trip to Puerto Penasco
Season 79 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/27/2015
The dream of owning a chiropractic business abroad brings an Arizona couple to Puerto Peñasco, Mexico, where they debate whether to purchase a spacious home or a convenient condo.
#25 - Shaken but Not Stifled in Christchurch, New Zealand
Season 79 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/10/2015
A newly dating couple who love to travel jump at the opportunity to make the move to Christchurch, New Zealand, where a job as a structural engineer awaits one of them.