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 - Wish List Mirage in Arizona
Season 167 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/18/2019
A broker who lives outside Detroit is looking for a second home in Arizona to escape the Michigan winters. But with a wish list that's a mile long and a budget that isn't, she'll need both her sister and agent to reign in her expectations.
#2 - Vacation Home Battle in Arizona
Season 176 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/2/2019
A couple who disagrees on the budget seeks a vacation home they can also rent out near Scottsdale, Arizona. He is super thrifty and wants a fixer-upper with character and strong income potential, while she is more extravagant, preferring a turnkey property with an open floor plan and room to relax with their teenage sons.
#3 - Mother Knows Best in Virginia
Season 176 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/23/2020
An officer in the Air Force is on his way to a new assignment in Hampton, Virginia, and he's set on buying a big, move-in-ready home. However, his mom has come along to gently push him towards a fixer-upper that won't break the bank.
#4 - Close to Coffee in Columbus
Season 176 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/26/2019
Two recent transplants to Columbus, Ohio, are ready to buy a house. While he wants a condo in an urban neighborhood so he can walk to get coffee, she wants a large house in the suburbs with a formal dining room so they can host Thanksgiving.
#5 - Challenging Choices in Chesapeake
Season 176 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/23/2019
A military family with six kids is ready to find a big home in Chesapeake, Virginia. He's looking for a project with lots of land, but she wants a turnkey house on a smaller piece of property.
#6 - New Roots in Southern California
Season 176 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/11/2019
A North Carolina couple that vacationed in Southern California loved it so much, they rented a place and moved there. Now, he's looking for a cozy ranch home with a pool, but she's got her heart set on a two-story home that says they have arrived.
#7 - Best Little Doghouse in Texas
Season 176 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/5/2019
An up-and-coming dog vlogger and a self-described home brew barista hunt for a house for all of their rescue dogs and coffee gadgets in the hipster paradise of Austin, Texas. She insists on staying at the low end of their budget, but he's willing to spend more to buy the perfect property.
#8 - Bursting at the Seams in New York
Season 176 - Episode 11 - Aired 9/25/2019
A family with two young kids has outgrown their apartment and looks for a home on Long Island, New York. He wants Cape Cod style and a fixer-upper, but she would prefer a place that's move-in ready.
#9 - A Texas-Sized Downsize
Season 176 - Episode 13 - Aired 9/18/2019
Empty nesters in McKinney, Texas, are looking for a Texas-sized downsized -- meaning they still want at least 3,200 square feet! His biggest concern is the yard where he plans to create a primo outdoor living space while she's dead-set on having space for a playroom for their future grandkids.
#10 - Family of Four Goes Tiny in Albany, Oregon
Season 160 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/7/2019
An online business owner and her husband are selling their 2,200 sq. ft. home in Albany, Oregon, to buy a tiny house on wheels and travel the country with their two sons. The family plans to stay at various campgrounds, but they are not well versed in the outdoors or camping. They want their tiny to have a private master bedroom, dual bathroom vanity, a washer/dryer, an office space and separate sleeping spaces for the kids. Finding a place that fits their needs and their $100,000 budget will be a tight squeeze.
#11 - Free Spirit Goes Tiny After College
Season 160 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/7/2019
A free-spirited college senior doesn't do anything by the book, and that includes her plan to go tiny after graduation. She's been crammed in a house with other students for years, so she's no stranger to living in small spaces and thinks 200 square feet is enough, but her best friend isn't convinced. The two are looking at several options, but finding a tiny home with enough space for all of her hobbies may be quite a challenge.
#12 - Ageless Charm or Turnkey in Alabama
Season 177 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/19/2019
Two lawyers are starting their careers and their lives together in Montgomery, Alabama. But he wants a house with timeless charm, while she makes a case for the practicality of newer and turnkey.
#13 - To Beach or Not to Beach in North Carolina
Season 177 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/20/2019
A young couple wants a house in Kure Beach, North Carolina as an investment property and a place for family vacations. She insists on oceanfront, but he wants something further inland, more budget-friendly and well out of harm's way for hurricanes.
#14 - Worth the Risk in Connecticut
Season 177 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/12/2019
A young newlywed couple is hoping that buying their first family home will make them feel more like adults. But he's a risk taker who wants to buy a fixer-upper. She's risk-averse and wants to avoid getting into a money pit.
#15 - Looking for a Texas Two-Story
Season 169 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/3/2019
A couple from Humble, Texas, wants to feel like they've finally made it by purchasing a big, new home for their growing family. But she wants a two-story house with a grand entrance, while he hates the idea of walking up stairs.
#16 - Pine Island Paradise
Season 174 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/15/2020
Snowbirds hunt for the perfect waterfront home where they can enjoy boating season year-round in Pine Island, Florida. When price and location become sticking points, it's up to their realtor to help them find a property they can both agree on.
#17 - On the Rocks in Atlanta
Season 177 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/22/2019
A couple are looking for a home in Atlanta. However, big differences in housing wish lists combine with major relationship issues threaten the whole hunt.
#18 - Starter Home Phobia
Season 177 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/8/2020
Tired of commuting long distances to work, a couple has decided to buy their first home near their jobs in Roswell, Georgia. She's determined to avoid a "first-time buyer" feel and sets her sights on something grand. He's just hoping to stay within their modest price range.
#19 - In-Laws, Cats and Worms, Oh My!
Season 177 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/18/2019
A couple is relocating to Bloomington, Indiana, and will have a full house. Not only are her parents moving in with them but so are her rescue cats and composting worms -- he'll be lucky if he can score an office to get away from it all!
#20 - Far From La Familia in Modesto
Season 177 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/11/2019
A California couple from San Jose moves away from their families to find a home in Modesto they can all be proud of. She wants everything to be brand new, but he's got his heart set on finding a home with a pool to entice their loved ones to visit.
#21 - Two Days to Find a House in Georgia
Season 177 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/30/2019
A couple comes to Warner Robins, Georgia, for the weekend to buy a house after his retirement from the military. She's been waiting years for this opportunity to purchase their dream home, but it won't be easy to find in two days, since they have very different ideas on what that dream should be.
#22 - Dueling in Davenport
Season 177 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/24/2019
A couple in Davenport, Iowa is looking for a home that's more functional than their current condominium. He's setting his sights on a single-family house. But she still wants the maintenance-free lifestyle that comes with condo living.
#23 - This is So Bad, it's Great
Season 177 - Episode 10 - Aired 7/2/2020
An Austin, Texas couple needs more bedrooms so their growing twins don't have to share. He's a strict numbers guy, but she's itching to stretch her design muscles again after taking time off to raise the kids.
#24 - That Ol' One-Level Feeling
Season 177 - Episode 11 - Aired 2/5/2020
A family of six is ready to move out of their cramped apartment and purchase their first home in New Jersey. She wants a one-level, move-in ready ranch but he's looking for the grand feeling of a two-story colonial with a pool.
#25 - Going Country in Cookeville
Season 177 - Episode 12 - Aired 10/1/2019
A Los Angeles couple is leaving big city life behind and moving to Cookeville, Tennessee. She wants a big house with a pool close to town for all the kids they're planning to adopt. He wants to go full rural, with tons of acreage far from town.