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.

Last Updated: 3/27/2026Network: HGTVStatus: Continuing
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#1 - A New Jersey Island Escape

Season 161 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/27/2018

After years of traveling to every island oasis, Sakeenah and Kyle are on the hunt for an escape close to home in Point Pleasant, NJ. She wants a place right on the beach and he's hoping to find a place that's move-in ready.

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#2 - Going Long in Wilmington

Season 158 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/21/2019

A family of big sports fans is hoping to find a new home in Wilmington, Delaware. He's focused on a new build with high ceilings and a big yard where he can play catch, but she prefers an older Colonial with a relaxing tub to soak in after long work days.

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#3 - Signing the Deed in Dallas

Season 158 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/5/2019

An engaged couple is on the hunt for their first home in Dallas. As a chef, she requires a fully modern, open kitchen, while he's interested in a home that's close to the airport because he travels a lot for work.

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#4 - A Castle in Castle Rock

Season 157 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/18/2019

A woman has a vision for changing every inch of the homes she tours, but her husband has lived through one of her whole-house renovations and doesn't want to do it again. They have $800,000 to spend on a place in Castle Rock, Colorado, but they must decide if they want a fixer-upper or a move-in ready home.

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#5 - Young Couple Returns to St. Louis

Season 157 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/16/2019

A young couple has just moved back to their hometown of St. Louis. She's looking for vintage charm in one of the city's more historic neighborhoods, but he's modern all the way.

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#6 - A Choice in Cleveland

Season 157 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/7/2019

A mother and daughter are excited to buy their first home in the suburbs of Cleveland, Ohio, but there's conflicting opinions over what she wants versus what she should get. If she doesn't make a decision quickly, she could miss out on the perfect property.

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#7 - Historic Charmer in San Antonio

Season 157 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/3/2019

A couple from San Antonio, Texas, battles over what style of home to buy. He wants a midcentury modern while she's on the hunt for a Craftsman, and neither is willing to compromise.

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#8 - Hunting for Historic

Season 157 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/23/2019

A young couple is determined to find a historic home in Minnesota's Twin Cities region that doesn't require a ton of renovations. They also hope to find a house with a garage for those cold Minnesota winters.

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#9 - Country vs. Suburban Life in Alabama

Season 157 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/14/2019

A country doctor is moving his family to Florence, Alabama, in search of a home. His wife is looking for a peaceful, country lifestyle for their seven kids, but he's hoping to get is way with a low-maintenance house in a suburban setting.

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#10 - Doctors Seek Updated Chicago Condo

Season 156 - Episode 2 - Aired 12/27/2018

Married doctors have returned to Chicago to buy their first home together. One of them is obsessed with finding a place with wow factor, while the other is hoping for something in a repurposed building.

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#11 - Betting Big on Burbank

Season 155 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/30/2018

A mother-daughter duo looks for a home to share in downtown Burbank, California. Mom is looking for a simple bungalow with an updated kitchen but her daughter is hoping to find a Victorian home with vintage charm.

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#12 - Touring Tulsa

Season 155 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/15/2019

A couple of guys are ready to buy after saving up for their first home together in Tulsa, Oklahoma. While one is hoping to put his stamp on a place with some renovation projects, the other is focused on something turnkey with more space than their rental.

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#13 - Landlocked or Lake House in South Carolina

Season 154 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/2/2019

College sweethearts are looking to move back to their roots near Clemson, South Carolina. She wants a home large enough to welcome their nearly two dozen local relatives, while he wants to escape to a home on the lake.

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#14 - Pools and Fireplaces in Ft. Worth

Season 153 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/21/2019

Texas buyers are ready to settle down in Ft. Worth, but their ideas of the perfect home are vastly different. She wants a big, two-story house with room for family visits, a backyard oasis pool and a fireplace. He wants a single-story home with a dedicated office space and a side-facing garage.

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#15 - Growing a Family in Glendora, CA

Season 152 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/17/2019

A Los Angeles couple is searching for a home with extra space for their growing family in Glendora, California. While he's hoping for a stately Colonial with a pool, she's pining for a Spanish-style home without the hassle of pool maintenance.

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#16 - Waterfront Wanted in Florida

Season 158 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/11/2019

A Florida couple is on the hunt for a new home. She wants more land for gardening and chickens, but he's thinking along the lines of a boat dock, home gym and theater room. Their son is acting as their real estate agent, and he has his hands full.

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#17 - Bedroom-Sized Closet Wanted in Southern California

Season 162 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/19/2019

Fashion executives have a long wish list for their first house together. However, in the pricey Southern California market, their budget might not get the extra space to display his toy collection or her bedroom-sized closet.

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#18 - Crazy About Chickens

Season 162 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/10/2019

A young couple's first house hunt in Fort Collins, Colorado, is more complicated than they ever expected. They're looking for a home that has space for their family to grow and a private backyard where their chickens can roam free.

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#19 - Setting Sail for Topsail Island

Season 161 - Episode 2 - Aired 12/27/2018

Greg and Sherrill have been renting in Topsail Island, North Carolina, for a few years and have decided it's time to buy their first home. The catch is that Greg is about to be deployed with the military for several months, leaving Sherrill to house hunt on her own. With a clear wish list of two bedrooms, two baths, room for guests and a water view, Sherrill is ready for the challenge to get them into their first home.

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#20 - 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.

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#21 - 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.

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#22 - 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.

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#23 - 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.

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#24 - 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.

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#25 - Like Mother Unlike Daughter in Tallahassee

Season 162 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/12/2019

A single, young professional is looking to buy her first home in Tallahassee, Florida. She dreams of a historic bungalow with a front porch, but her mother insists she consider something newer and maintenance-free.