The WORST episodes of House Hunters
Every episode of House Hunters ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of House Hunters!
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.
#1 - A Bigger House on the Hudson
Season 158 - Episode 11 - Aired 2/21/2019
A family with a teenage son is looking to upgrade from their condo to a bigger house in the Hudson Valley of New York. She'd prefer a townhouse with a big laundry room, but he wants a single-family home with an upgraded kitchen and a gas stove.
#2 - Size Debate in North Carolina
Season 158 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/28/2019
A young couple moving to Asheville, North Carolina, to start new jobs is looking for a home. He wants a historic old Colonial with plenty of space to grow into, but she prefers a newer Craftsman that's smaller and better for their budget.
#3 - Quirky Details in Louisville
Season 158 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/29/2019
Newlyweds are searching for their first home in Louisville, Kentucky. She wants a Mediterranean-style, move-in ready home with quirky details. He wants to tackle a fixer-upper, but she has no faith in his renovation skills.
#4 - From the Islands to Tampa
Season 158 - Episode 10 - Aired 2/7/2019
A newly single mom of four is buying a home in Tampa, but she's facing a tough choice between the cost of a custom-built house with the luxury details she wants versus a more affordable fixer-upper that her cousin insists she should buy.
#5 - Landing Near Lexington
Season 158 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/4/2019
Due to an extra-long commute, a blended family is missing out on quality time together, so they've decided to move closer to the airport in Lexington, Kentucky. Although the couple agrees that they need lots of square footage, she wants a Victorian-style home while he wants a contemporary one.
#6 - Surf or Turf Tiny Home
Season 160 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/31/2019
With home prices in Redondo Beach, California, averaging around $1 million, newlyweds decide to go tiny with their two dogs. But he wants to live an adventurous lifestyle on a boat, while she prefers something on land. They both agree they need plenty of outdoor space for their dogs and entertaining, but finding a space they both agree on with their modest budget of $35,000 will be a challenge.
#7 - Busting at the Seams
Season 162 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/3/2019
A couple with five daughters between them is looking for a large family home in Phoenix. She wants Mediterranean, but he's got his eye on a one-story contemporary. Fortunately the other members of the house agree on what they want: a pool.
#8 - Going Bigger in Texas
Season 162 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/14/2019
A Texas couple is looking to upgrade from their apartment to a bigger place just outside of Dallas. She loves Craftsman homes but he wants something more modern. Their real problem, however, is the debate over a swimming pool.
#9 - Finding Feng Shui in Newport News
Season 162 - Episode 10 - Aired 2/5/2019
A couple battles against a set of self-imposed rules for finding a home in Newport News, Virginia, like a first-floor bedroom and a fenced-in backyard. But the rules giving them the hardest time are the ancient guidelines of Feng Shui.
#10 - Space for Three in Cincinnati
Season 162 - Episode 11 - Aired 2/4/2019
New parents are beginning to find themselves a bit squeezed into their Cincinnati Victorian home as their family expands. She hopes to find a larger Victorian but he's hoping for something more modern that won't require as much upkeep.
#11 - Kiwi Family Searches Seattle
Season 163 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/12/2019
After a few years in Minneapolis, a New Zealand native and his wife are moving their three kids, two dogs and a fish to Seattle for his new job. Reeling from real estate sticker shock, the couple has raised their initial budget to find a home with a big kitchen and a spacious backyard. But his biggest hurdle might be convincing his wife that they need a spot for the boat he's always wanted.
#12 - Starter Home in Paradise
Season 165 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/22/2019
A Navy pilot enlists the help of his Naval Academy roommate to find a slice of paradise on Oahu. He hopes to find a place that's move-in ready, with air conditioning to battle the tropical heat. It also has to be big enough for himself, his dog and a future family.
#13 - Tiny Renovation in Fort Wayne
Season 159 - Episode 14 - Aired 1/22/2019
An assistant principal in Fort Wayne, Indiana, has plans to purchase and customize a tiny fixer-upper for $50,000. She's lived tiny before and is looking for a cottage that's less than 600 square feet with wood floors, vaulted ceilings and outdoor space for her dog. After her real estate agent shows her options ranging from minor updates to major overhauls, she must decide what kind of project she can afford.
#14 - Back to Her College Town
Season 158 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/21/2019
A couple wants move their young family back to her college town of Frederick, Maryland. However, she wants vintage details and a soaking tub, while he's after a cook's kitchen and ample square footage.
#15 - Bay Area Wow Factor
Season 162 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/7/2019
College sweethearts want to upgrade their home in the Bay Area, but they don't see eye to eye on their wish lists. He wants a Mediterranean-style home that's wheelchair accessible while she's hoping for a modern place with a new kitchen. To complicate matters even more, his mom has an agenda of her own.
#16 - Perfectly Tiny in NC
Season 159 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/11/2019
North Carolina renters want to buy a tiny home to share with their dogs. With a budget of $55,000, they view tiny homes in an Atlanta tiny home community, hoping to find a house with plenty of space that blends their modern and rustic tastes.
#17 - Freedom to Travel
Season 159 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/25/2019
A couple that's spent years working two jobs to take care of their large Wisconsin home is ready to downsize to a tiny home that gives them freedom to travel the country. Having mobility is about the only thing they agree on, however, because she's looking for a rustic-style home with pops of color while he's interested in a modern feel.
#18 - Pumped to Purchase in Austin
Season 163 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/4/2019
An aspiring professional bodybuilder is pumped to purchase his first home in Austin, Texas. He has two requirements: a massive kitchen for prepping healthy meals and no front-facing garage. His friend and designer, who he brings along on the hunt, tries to convince him to get over the garage fixation in order to find a place.
#19 - To Downsize or Not in Nashville
Season 163 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/7/2019
Married lawyers are moving with their teenage boys from a large house in Arkansas to Nashville, but the size of their new place is open to debate. He wants another huge house but on a smaller lot that needs less maintenance. She wants a big lot with lots of trees and privacy but a smaller house because their sons are starting to leave home.
#20 - Making Room for Babies
Season 163 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/4/2019
A couple decides to move to McKinney, Texas, to be closer to her family. He's looking for a contemporary home with clean lines and space for an office, but she's got her heart set on a homey Craftsman with room to grow their family.
#21 - A Basement for the Band
Season 164 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/11/2019
A rocker couple in New Jersey hopes to find a home that fits their lifestyle. While the night owls agree they want a master with few windows, she's looking for an older Colonial with lots of charm while he's got his heart set on an updated midcentury modern with a big basement for band practice.
#22 - Searching for a Side Hustle
Season 164 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/28/2019
A Los Angeles couple looks for a duplex where they can live in one unit and rent out the other. However, even with a budget of $900,000, they must be prepared to compromise in the city's crazy market.
#23 - Staying Close to DC
Season 164 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/26/2019
A young couple's buying a home in the Washington DC area, but while she's eager to take on a fixer-upper near the city, he's open to going out a little farther to get a turnkey place with a big yard and a garage for woodworking.
#24 - Engaged Couple Crafts Austin Oasis
Season 164 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/27/2019
An engaged couple in Austin, Texas, looks for their first home. He wants to be close to downtown in a modern condo with an entertainment room, while she wants a suburban Craftsman with a craft room.
#25 - Compromise in Waukesha
Season 165 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/18/2019
A newlywed couple searches for their first home in Waukesha, Wisconsin. The hunt puts their new marriage to its first big test, as he wants vintage charm and she wants a big, open-concept home.