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 - Form or Function in Jackson, Mississppi
Season 155 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/3/2018
A buyer about to finish his architectural degree wants his first home in Jackson, Mississippi, to be chock-full of character. However, his practical friend is along on the hunt to remind him that function takes priority to form when looking for a house.
#2 - Character or Bust in Atlanta
Season 155 - Episode 13 - Aired 11/14/2018
A recently married couple is looking to buy their first home together in Atlanta. She has her heart set on a Victorian with character but the very idea of that feels like nails on a chalkboard to her modern-leaning husband.
#3 - Choosy in Chesapeake
Season 154 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/18/2019
After years of renting in Chesapeake, Virginia, two buyers are ready to purchase their first home. She wants a brand new house that no one has lived in before, while he's more focused on a location close to restaurants and shopping.
#4 - Family Feud in Stockton, CA
Season 154 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/13/2018
A first-time buyer on the hunt in Stockton, California, is bringing her 17-year-old son along as a wingman. She's hoping for a charming old craftsman, but he wants a big, modern two-story, and he's not shy about sharing his opinions.
#5 - Minneapolis White Out
Season 154 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/14/2019
A Minneapolis couple has a tug-of-war over budget, and her obsession with painting everything white. Compromise may not come easy, but it will definitely be necessary.
#6 - Trick or Treat in Atlanta
Season 153 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/29/2018
A jet-setting single woman is looking for her first home base in the millennial-magnet neighborhood of Buckhead in Atlanta, Georgia. She wants to find a townhouse cozy enough for herself, her future dog and her extensive collection of Halloween décor.
#7 - Historic House in Michigan
Season 153 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/30/2018
A Michigan couple searches for a historic home with tons of charm. He'd like a place that's already updated to avoid the hassle of renovating, while she'd love to find a fixer-upper they can personalize.
#8 - A House Fit for the Mayor
Season 153 - Episode 12 - Aired 11/27/2018
She wants a house with charm in Winterville, Georgia, but he just wants a home that's move-in ready. Since he's the mayor, they've got to live in the city, which severely limits their options.
#9 - Fixer-Upper or New Build in Grand Rapids, MI
Season 152 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/1/2018
A young couple with two small children has been living with her parents while they search for a house. She wants a midcentury modern with plenty of projects so she can make it her own, but he'd prefer a contemporary build with no work required.
#10 - Sailing Into Tampa
Season 151 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/22/2018
A Florida couple wants to downsize their home so they can live their dream of sailing the Caribbean. He's looking for something in need of renovation, but she's worried it'll bog down their goal of setting sail.
#11 - Beautiful Chaos in Gilbert, Arizona
Season 158 - Episode 1 - Aired 12/20/2018
Busy parents are moving their family of seven from the southeast to be closer to family in Gilbert, Arizona. They're hoping to find a home that gives them plenty of space, but finding a home that has a "homey" southern feel in the middle of the Arizona dessert may present quite the challenge.
#12 - A Duel in Durham
Season 157 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/21/2018
First-time buyers in Durham, North Carolina, want space for a craft room inside the house and enough room for beehives in the backyard. She's hoping for a big craftsman with defined rooms, but he's adamant about getting a midcentury modern with an open concept floor plan.
#13 - Situated in Scituate
Season 156 - Episode 1 - Aired 12/12/2018
Two buyers searching outside of Providence are like oil and water. From the need for a pool to picking a design style, their wish lists just don't mix. But with four kids and a limited budget, they'll have a lot of compromising to do.
#14 - The Spirit of Lake St. Louis
Season 156 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/19/2018
After years of living in big cities, a couple with two young kids is settling down in the St. Louis suburb where she grew up. He wants a one-story ranch with a few projects he can do, but she's looking for a two-story Craftsman-style house that's completely move-in ready so he can help with the kids.
#15 - Fourth Time's The Charm
Season 155 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/28/2018
A couple hopes their fourth move in the last five years will be their last. They have $600,000 to spend on a new place in Albuquerque, but must first agree between the region's characteristic adobe or midcentury modern styles.
#16 - Out of Time in Atlanta
Season 155 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/23/2018
After selling their home in Florida, a family is in a hurry to find something new in Atlanta. Their tight timeline is threatened, however, by disagreements on everything from budget and style to finding a garage big enough for the sports car he wants.
#17 - High Flying in Wichita
Season 154 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/29/2018
Two acrobat enthusiasts bring their high-flying antics to their house hunt in Kansas. While they both want a big yard to set up their circus ring, one wants a modern house with a media room and the other is more focused on proximity to Mexican restaurants.
#18 - Conflicting Wish Lists in Florida
Season 154 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/6/2018
Buyers moving from Michigan are looking for a house in Melbourne, Florida. He wants a water view from his backyard, but she think that's crazy because they have a small dog and she's concerned about alligators.
#19 - Starter Home Bidding War in L.A.
Season 154 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/13/2018
Buyers in Los Angeles want to upgrade from their small rental to bigger home with a yard for their son. She wants a traditional SoCal Spanish style, while he's dead set on a classic Craftsman. But style might be the least of their worries in L.A.'s insane housing market, even with an $800,000 budget.
#20 - Green Acres in Agoura Hills
Season 153 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/25/2019
A single mom searches for a home for herself and her daughter in Agoura Hills, California. But while she wants acreage for horses and other farm animals, her best friend wants her to focus on low maintenance properties.
#21 - Moving to Minneapolis
Season 152 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/26/2018
A couple is looking for a large family home in Minneapolis. He'd love a vintage fixer-upper like their previous homes, but she's ready for something brand new and move-in ready.
#22 - Rocky Mountain Vacation Home
Season 152 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/10/2018
A couple goes on the hunt for a family vacation home in their favorite Rocky Mountain hangout of Dillon, Colorado. They both want something rustic, but while she wants a project, he'd prefer move-in ready with a nice master bath.
#23 - San Juan Islands Serenity
Season 161 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/13/2018
After years of living a hectic lifestyle north of Seattle, Sybil and Travis settled on the quiet shores of Washington's San Juan Islands, and now are searching for another home among the islands for a family vacation spot. But while Sybil wants to find a home that will appeal to renters, Travis is firm on budget.
#24 - Awesome in Alligator Point
Season 161 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/4/2019
A couple searches Florida's 'forgotten coast' in Alligator Point for a quiet getaway far from the hustle and bustle of their daily lives in Atlanta. But while she is all about proximity to the beach, he is focused on boating in the bay.
#25 - Ocean Side Estate in Ocean Park
Season 161 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/20/2018
A couple is hunting for a home nestled among the dunes of Ocean Park, Washington, where they can raise their daughter. They want their oceanside estate to be both move-in ready and on the beach with open space to play.