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 spinoff of the wildly popular HGTV House Hunters globe trots from Sao Paolo to Prague. Home hunters and their real estate agents check out all sorts of architectural styles and work through the idiosyncrasies of buying real estate in other countries. In any language, home buying is not an emotional experience.
#1 - Czeching Out Apartments in Prague
Season 54 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/11/2013
Mike Gilbert has taken an international sales position in Prague and hopes that his family will learn to love living abroad. But for wife Wendy and three teenage boys leaving behind friends, family, and the comforts of the suburbs for the unknowns of a foreign city is a lot to digest. Forced to move, the twins Nathan and Wesley want one thing- to no longer share a bedroom. Wendy wants a modern kitchen and space for the family, while Mike is concentrating on old world charm and quick access to public transportation. But finding an apartment with four bedrooms in the center of the medieval city poses a problem as House Hunters International Czech's out Prague.
#2 - What's Happiness Worth in Perth, Australia
Season 51 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/1/2013
Three years after their engagement lead them to live in relaxed Exmouth, Australia, Sinead and Paul are packing their bags to move into a settled future in her hometown of Perth. It's always been Sinead's dream to live in the city, but to make her dream a reality, it means not only navigating the area's booming market, but also her high class tastes and fiance Paul's practical priorities, as House Hunters International slides into Perth, Australia.
#3 - Take the House, Leave the Cannoli in Sicily, Italy
Season 52 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/12/2013
A military transfer moves the Buckleys from their San Diego home to Sicily, Italy. And while wife Jamie is excited to fit in with the locals and get an authentic Italian experience living off base, she is having a hard time handling the slow Sicilian pace and the lack of American conveniences. Will she find the house of her dreams before the military deadline? Or will she be forced to settle on something less than on par with her standards from the states? Find out when House Hunters International takes a bite out of Sicily, Italy.
#4 - Leaving Milton, Massachusetts for Sydney, Australia
Season 52 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/18/2013
Young nurse Fiona Herring spent many happy summers vacationing with her family in Australia, her father's homeland. Now a job offer is giving her the chance to move and make a home with her boyfriend Patrick Milano. But the Sydney rental market is fierce, and they have only a few days to find a place to call home before Fiona's job begins. Will the challenge be too great for this young couple? Watch what happens as House Hunters International goes to Sydney, Australia.
#5 - Potential Profits in Puerto Vallarta
Season 52 - Episode 11 - Aired 6/6/2013
David and Andrea fell in love years ago when he brought her to Puerto Vallarta on vacation. Now, with a hot property market in Mexico, businessman David wants to purchase a retirement home that he can rent out until his golden years. But while wife Andrea is looking for surf and sand views from a veranda, David's worried about profit margins and potential renters. Find out if these English expats can find a condo that satisfies them and future renters, when House Hunters International goes down Mexico way in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
#6 - Creature Comforts in Blackburn, England
Season 53 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/24/2013
Joe Cavanaugh has been racking up plenty of business class miles traveling between his company's offices in Atlanta, Georgia and Blackburn, England. When an opportunity to take a manager's position opened up in the U.K., for Joe, it was an easy decision because it is not only a major career boost, but also a chance to fulfill his lifelong dream of experiencing the world outside of Georgia. His wife, Mandy, however is not as enthused about the change. She's content with the modern conveniences and routine that her and their two young boys have in Cumming. Mandy is willing to support her husband's wishes but she is making it a goal to try and find the comforts of home in rural England. Unfortunately for Mandy, Joe wants a short commute to his office in the city center and trying to find a modern, spacious slice of America there, on their two thousand dollar a month budget is going to be challenging for real estate agent Haesel Abbott. Mandy may or may not be willing to get Georgia off her mind while Joe may have to miss out on getting an authentic English experience. Watch as House Hunters International takes a turn through tranquil Blackburn, England.
#7 - Living the Wildlife Down Under in Townsville, Australia
Season 53 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/13/2013
Sera Steves has been a zoologist at the San Antonio Zoo for five years and has a passion for exotic creatures. After doing some research she jumped at the opportunity of a whole new life as a wildlife ranger at the Billabong Sanctuary in Townsville, Australia. Though she might know these animals better than anyone, she hardly knows her new roommate and colleague, Christina. It's up to these two wildlife enthusiast to find the perfect home for themselves and the animals they love when House Hunters International goes down under in Townsville, Australia.
#8 - Star gazing and home hunting in Rocky Point, Australia
Season 53 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/9/2013
Wanting to escape the cold climate of her home town, Abbotsford, British Columbia, Mandy seized an opportunity of a lifetime. She landed a job as the event coordinator for the 2012 solar eclipse viewing in Rocky Point, Australia. Recognizing a great opportunity for their daughter, and a solid real estate investment, Mandy's parents decided to use their savings to purchase a home on the island while Mandy made a go of her new life down under. After traveling miles to the coastal town, Mandy quickly learned the town's popularity means affordable beach-side homes are hard to come by. Will she find a house before the moon turns to day? Find out when House Hunters International goes star gazing in Rocky Point, Australia.
#9 - Passionate Fashionista Blogs Street Wear
Season 53 - Episode 12 - Aired 6/27/2013
After a personal relationship came to an end for financier Amber Holmes, she decided to escape NYC to follow her passion for fashion in Paris, France. But with only her savings to live on, Amber's having to downsize her Upper East Side lifestyle and this fashionista isn't ready to settle for anything less than central Paris. Find out if this fresh-faced financier turned fashion bloggess can compromise between location and a tight budget when House Hunters International travels to the City of Light, Paris, France.
#10 - A Young Family Chooses Between the City and the Sea in Andalucia, Spain
Season 53 - Episode 13 - Aired 6/17/2013
Vance and Nicole have always been adventurous and globally minded, and they've raised their three daughters to be the same. They love their life in Colorado, but now that the girls are old enough, they've decided to move the entire family to Spain so the kids can develop an international perspective of their own. While the decision to move may have been easy, the logistics are proving difficult: Vance will have to commute to Colorado occasionally to maintain his business, making their budget tight. Nicole has her heart set on a city property with tons of local flavor, while Vance longs for the more touristy areas along the beach. With one fixed budget and two differing opinions, will Vance and Nicole be able to find a family-friendly home with the right mix of local flavor and luxury to satisfy them both?
#11 - Leaving Charlotte, North Carolina for their island dream in Belize
Season 53 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/29/2013
In 1997, Ron and Lisa Cyrier took a vacation to Belize. They've been dreaming of going back permanently, ever since. Now they are making their dream a reality, selling their high-maintenance home in Charlotte, NC for a condo on the beach. With a plan to work less and play more, the Cyriers came with a conservative budget. But the cost of their dream home is unexpectedly high. Watch what happens as House Hunters International goes to San Pedro, Belize.
#12 - Healthy Living in Paris, France
Season 54 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/16/2013
After two years of waiting Patricia has finally been transferred to Paris for her work as a nutritionist. Her desire for an apartment with Parisian charm and a mix of modern decor presents a challenge in finding the perfect home. With the help of her friend Ulla, Patricia is on the hunt for a new home to live a healthy life in Paris. Find out what happens when House Hunters International goes to Paris, France!
#13 - Retiring off to Eleuthera, Bahamas
Season 54 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/30/2013
Mark and Mary McElroy have a very busy life for themselves in Dallas, Texas. Mark is a President and CEO of a successful technology company, while Mary manages a vibrant household with their four children. Whenever the pressures of handling all their responsibilities gets to be too much, escaping to the pink sand beaches of the Bahamas for vacation, is their go to solution. Mark and Mary are willing to deal with the fast pace until the time comes to retire, but after that, they have decided to spend their well-earned golden years on the island of Eleuthera. Even though they are a few years off from retiring, the McElroy's are feeling an enormous pressure to get a home now. With a land area roughly a hundred miles long and a mile wide, beachfront real estate is at a premium and as more people have caught wind of its secluded beauty, the competition to join Mark and Mary is getting more intense. Mary is willing to fix any space up as long as she is beachfront, but Mark is looking to keep costs down around their million-dollar budget. Will Mary's creative eye make Mark only see the dollar signs or will the here today, gone tomorrow housing market pass them by before they even have a chance to decide? Watch as House Hunters International tries to live the good life on the Bahamian island of Eleuthera.
#14 - Reconnecting family ties in Barranquilla, Colombia
Season 54 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/10/2013
When Gio and Courtenay had son Marcello, it inspired them to reconnect with his extended family in Barranquilla, Colombia. But the city's bustling economy and subsequent booming rental market, presents high hurdles on their hunt to find a suitable family home, when House Hunters International dances into Barranquilla, Colombia.
#15 - Swapping single life for domesticity in Denmark's capital city, Copenhagen
Season 54 - Episode 11 - Aired 6/5/2013
For a decade, Rebecca enjoyed a nomadic life, living in six different countries and traveling the world. The American-born globe trotter rarely let the grass grow beneath her feet, that is, until she met Jens in Copenhagen while working on her PhD. Now she's making a big move, going halves on a home and putting down roots in the Scandinavian city. But, Jens has two kids, so instead of shopping for a quaint love-nest, they'll be looking for a home that's fit for four. And, despite being deemed 'the most livable city in the world', Copenhagen's cost of living is high, and the price of homes is expensive. Can Rebecca handle the challenging housing market and family life? Find out when House Hunters International copes with a new way of life in Copenhagen, Denmark.
#16 - Interning in Leuven, Belgium
Season 50 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/14/2013
When Chris Maloney's PhD program offered an internship in Leuven, Belgium he leapt at the chance to study abroad. Now, new wife, Kelly is giving up her job and leaving her friends and family in Rochester to join him, but they're discovering that they want very different homes. She desires the historic districts Old Europe charms, while engineer Chris wants modern, clean lines. Find out if they can settle on a home that makes them both happy, when House Hunters International takes a bite out of Leuven, Belgium.
#17 - Adjusting to Auckland, New Zealand
Season 56 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/3/2013
When his company offered Drew a chance to work in Auckland, New Zealand, he was beyond excited that his high performance track record was paying off. His wife Katie agreed to go, but she would have rather bought a house to start a family in North Carolina. Moving is their first financial struggle as a newlywed couple, and homes go quick in this big city. Drew wants a water view, while Katie wants the modern comforts she's used to. Real Estate Agent Wayne Maguire knows Drew will have to compromise or his great expectations will put Katie's comfort on the back burner. Watch this newlywed couple adjust as House Hunters International goes to Auckland, New Zealand.
#18 - Coastal Homes of Panama's Pacific Lowlands
Season 55 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/17/2013
Derek and Jade wanted to embrace their love of nature and hatched a plan to live semi-retired off of only one income along Panama's rural, Pacific lowlands. But as real estate agent Tedd Tennis is quick to point out, with less income coming in now the Mazerolles can't quite cover the extra cost of a spacious home overlooking the ocean and may need to settle on a longer commute to Derek's beloved surf action.
#19 - Hello, Jolly!
Season 55 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/21/2013
Huw left the UK to move down to Jolly Harbour, Antigua in pursuit of work captaining super yachts. His new wife Charley has been back in England packing up their lives and getting ready to join Huw in the sunshine of Antigua. Charley is excited for her new life in the Caribbean, but it might not be smooth sailing for Huw as Charley's mother also has a home in Jolly Harbour and will be coming along to help the newlyweds pick out their first home together. Huw is not willing to compromise on his desire to live on the water, Charley wants a home with privacy and mom is never shy about sharing her opinions. Will everyone get what they want out of the hunt? Find out when House Hunters International goes to Jolly Harbour, Antigua!
#20 - Making Waves in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
Season 53 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/20/2013
Angie and Scott are busy engineers tired of the daily grind of living in a U.S. city. After the birth of their daughter, Elsa, they leave St. Paul behind and head for San Juan del Sur to slow down and regain the lost hours of their lives. Nicaragua seems like the perfect place for sun, surf, and Scott's dream of owning a home on the beach, but when Angie's practical side kicks in, reality starts to threaten their carefree coastal living.
#21 - Leaving Cape Cod for Muscat, Oman
Season 52 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/30/2013
Airline pilot Ashlan Richardson and his new wife Eliza are moving to the Middle East. A flight attendant from Cape Cod, Eliza is giving up her career as a flight attendant to be a homemaker in Muscat, Oman. After two years of flying in different directions, they are hoping to spend more time together. But the new culture and different way of life will be an adjustment, especially for Eliza. Watch as the Richardsons navigate the real estate market as House Hunters International goes to Muscat, Oman.
#22 - To Renovate or Not To Renovate in St. John, U.S Virgin Islands
Season 51 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/3/2013
After a Caribbean vacation, Rhode Islanders Rob and Ken decided St. John was where they wanted to be. So, they planned and saved for five years to make this dream come true. They're starting a new business so Rob wants a home near their pet shop, but real estate agent John McCann knows their $500,000 budget means they'll have to renovate if they want to be close to the city center. Ken is willing to roll up his sleeves if there is long term value, but Rob is unconvinced they can handle the challenges of rehabbing a home while starting a new life. See what happens when House Hunters International takes a risk in St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands.
#23 - Awestruck by Auckland, New Zealand
Season 53 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/6/2013
When her husband'sprestigious new job means a move to Auckland, New Zealand, aspiring chef Grace leaves her love of the big city behind. But when this cosmopolitan city's limited market and her husband Antonio's creative director demands clash, finding a home that has it all proves to be an uphill battle as House Hunters International makes waves in Auckland, New Zealand.
#24 - Back to the Future in Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Season 52 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/7/2013
As a twenty-something, native New Yorker Lauren found herself at home in Amsterdam's laid back lifestyle. After ten years of building her hectic career in the big apple, she's trading the stressful city life for the relaxed cafe culture she fell in love with. But in this small city's already limited market, Lauren's biggest challenge is overcoming her high expectations from the past, while she navigates her future, as House Hunters International cruises the canals of Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
#25 - Band Moves Back Home to Barbados
Season 52 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/8/2013
Following the success of their debut album, the band Cover Drive, has decided to return home to Barbados for inspiration on their sophomore album. Despite all having different personalities, these young musicians will have to find a place in their native home which they can all agree upon, without breaking the bank. Find out if this band can stick together in Barbados on House Hunters International.
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