The BEST episodes of House Hunters season 172

Every episode of House Hunters season 172, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of House Hunters season 172!

House Hunters takes viewers behind the scenes as individuals, couples and families learn what to look for and decide whether or not a home is meant for them. Focusing on the emotional experience of finding and purchasing a new home, each episode follows a prospective buyer and real estate agent through the home-buying process, from start to finish.

Last Updated: 8/31/2025Network: HGTVStatus: Continuing
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#1 - Going Back to Boise

Season 172 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/8/2019

A Los Angeles couple considers returning home to Boise, Idaho, to be closer to family now that they have a young son. He thinks they should wait until his LA job is completed, but she insists they buy in Boise now since the market is poised to explode.

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#2 - Failure's Not an Option in San Diego

Season 172 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/22/2019

A couple is determined to find the perfect first home for their two kids and very big dog, but the pricey suburbs of San Diego are not for the faint of heart. They want a home that's move-in ready, but they may have to leave the area to get it.

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#3 - Looking for a Log Cabin in Nashville

Season 172 - Episode 12 - Aired 7/11/2019

Grandparents moving to Nashville are looking for a house with enough room for their visiting family to stay. He wants a newer place so he doesn't have to deal with renovations. However, she dreams of having an older log cabin where she can add her touches.

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#4 - Renovation Hesitation in New Jersey

Season 172 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/14/2019

A New Jersey couple agrees that they need more space, but that's where the agreement ends. He wants a fixer-upper that he can put his own touches on, but she doesn't want to be stuck in a construction zone forever.

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#5 - Beachfront or Bust in Maui

Season 172 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/5/2019

A musician is buying his first home near where he grew up on the island of Maui, in Hawaii. He wants an oceanfront property with a pool and a second bedroom for studio and guest space, but his friend-slash-agent insists he'll have to compromise.

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#6 - Making Her Own Way in Milford

Season 172 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/15/2019

A young Connecticut woman is ready to move out of her childhood home into a place of her own. She wants a condo but her divorced parents each have different opinions. Her mom is pushing for a house and dad is hoping for a fixer-upper, making it difficult for everyone to agree.

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#7 - Old vs. Cold in Chicago

Season 172 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/13/2019

A young family in Chicago is looking for more space. She wants a sleek, modern home they can move into immediately. However, he is looking for a charming, vintage fixer-upper.

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#8 - Virginia Is for Mothers

Season 172 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/12/2019

A young family moves to Strasburg, Virginia, to buy a more affordable house so mom can stay home with the kids. She wants a small low-maintenance place but he is looking for a large fixer-upper with structural integrity.

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#9 - A Million Little Dollars

Season 172 - Episode 11 - Aired 8/8/2019

Two lawyers in the bustling Washington, DC, market are ready to buy their first home together and take their relationship to the next level. One wants a single family home in the suburbs, but the other loves city living.

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#10 - The New Retro in Austin, Texas

Season 172 - Episode 13 - Aired 8/21/2019

A couple moving to Austin, Texas, is seeking a house with total retro flair at an affordable price. She wants authentic midcentury modern design, but he's into an architectural style called brutalism.

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#11 - No Compromising in Atlanta

Season 172 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/23/2019

After having to compromise on the last two houses he's bought with his significant others, a single buyer in Atlanta is ready to get exactly what he wants this time. But his two friends, one of whom is also his agent, want to convince him that, with his budget, he may still have to compromise on some things.

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#12 - My Way or the Rahway

Season 172 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/27/2019

A couple in Rahway, New Jersey, is looking for a new home. She's sick of stairs and wants a one-story ranch that she can fix up, but he's worried about the cost of renovation and would rather have a turnkey with a big backyard.

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#13 - Seeking Stability in Ohio

Season 172 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/9/2019

A couple is looking to create a stable home life for her two boys and the young daughter they have together with a new house. She thinks the best investment is a place near the city, while he believes a bigger house in the suburbs is better. She might have the upper hand, however, since she's also their agent.