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 - Twenty-somethings Debate Condo or House in San Diego
Season 93 - Episode 13 - Aired 10/6/2014
Dave and his fiancee, Kelsey, are anxious to own in San Diego. She works downtown and wants to be close to her job, so she's open to buying a condo. He's adamant about getting a house, which means going farther out from downtown. Making the search even more challenging is their $300,000 budget in one of America's most expensive real estate markets.
#2 - Modern vs. Classic in Chicago
Season 125 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/20/2017
A couple is ready to upgrade from their small high-rise condo in downtown Chicago to a home with outdoor space and a dedicated workout room. While she wants modern architecture in an urban setting, he prefers a classic greystone on a quiet street.
#3 - Trading NYC for Pittsburgh
Season 125 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/13/2017
A married couple with two kids relocates from busy New York City to slower-paced living in the suburbs of Pittsburgh. With a million dollar budget, they'll see spectacular homes that far exceed the size of their NYC apartment.
#4 - A Bachelor Pad in Denver
Season 125 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/4/2017
A young entreprenuer is searching for the perfect bachelor pad in Denver with the help of two potential roommates. He's looking for something downtown that's super modern and updated.
#5 - All the Way to FLA
Season 125 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/29/2017
A Connecticut family is moving to Jacksonville, Florida, to escape the cold. They hope to land a large family home that allows them to enjoy the great outdoors but soon discover no house is perfect, even in paradise.
#6 - Disagreeing in Portland
Season 125 - Episode 11 - Aired 4/6/2017
David and his partner, Curtis, have decided the time is right to get a place together in Portland, Oregon. David has his heart set on an older home with character and a yard with space for a garden and chickens. However, Curtis wants to be in a modern loft downtown in the middle of all the action.
#7 - Ranch vs. Colonial in Illinois
Season 125 - Episode 12 - Aired 4/19/2017
A young engaged couple is searching for a house in Plainfield, Illinois. She wants a one-story ranch so their family can all be close together, whereas he'd prefer a more spacious two-story Colonial. She's also got her heart set on a walk-in pantry and definitely doesn't want an open concept.
#8 - Moving Home to Michigan
Season 125 - Episode 13 - Aired 3/29/2017
Ready to return home, a young couple moves in with her parents while hunting for a home in the bedroom communities of Detroit. He's hoping for a big backyard, but she's looking for less land and more home. With her parents ready for them to move out, the pressure's on to find a home.
#9 - Family Seeks Dream House in Park City, Utah
Season 126 - Episode 11 - Aired 4/27/2017
A Maine couple relocates to the mountain resort town of Park City, UT, looking for outdoor adventures. He's looking for a rustic lodge-type home with lots of wood and great mountain views. She, however, is hoping to find a Craftsman house in a flat and safe neighborhood where the kids can play. Can they come together to find the perfect mountain home for their family?
#10 - Young Couple Seeks Home With Music Studio in Aurora, IL
Season 93 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/7/2014
Twenty-somethings, Jabari and Kia, are ready to buy their first home in Aurora, Illinois. She wants a big, two-story Colonial with all the bells and whistles. He'd rather buy a single story ranch at the lower end of their $250,000 budget, as long as it has a large basement for his music studio. Will these first-timers be able to compromise?
#11 - Leaving the D.C. Suburbs for Kansas City
Season 93 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/2/2014
Life in the D.C. area with two small kids got to be too expensive and too hectic for Bill and Monica, so they've packed up the kids moved to Bill's hometown of Kansas City, with the hopes that the affordable real estate market might allow Monica to work part time, or even not at all. With $400,000 to spend, they hope to find something they can call home for the rest of their lives.
#12 - Atlanta Twenty-Something Looks for an Industrial Loft
Season 93 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/3/2014
Twenty-something, Emily, has asked her brother, David, to help her find an indsutral loft in a repurposed building in on of Atlanta's hip neighborhoods. But her insistence on creature comforts like a traditional master suite with a walk-in closet have him questioning whether a loft in a historic building is the right fit for his little sis.
#13 - Couple Searches for Vacation Cabin in Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Season 93 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/17/2014
Arkansas couple, Aundrea and Jim, are excited to buy a vacation cabin in the Great Smoky Mountain resort town of Gatlinburg, Tennessee. The plan is to use it several times a year, and rent it out on the other days. The problem? Jim's only focused on getting the best rental rate, and is looking for a large place that can sleep around 8 people. Aundrea wants a smaller, couple's retreat that they can enjoy for a weekend getaway. Who will win out?
#14 - Oklahoma City Dad Torn Between City Loft and Suburbs
Season 93 - Episode 11 - Aired 10/8/2014
Musician and single Dad, Dominic, is torn between raising his daughter in a modern loft in downtown Oklahoma City, or buying a big home in the 'burbs. Either way, anything he buys must be super modern and move in ready. With a tight budget and conflicting priorities, will Dom be able to find the right place for himself and his daughter?
#15 - Searching in San Angelo, TX
Season 125 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/11/2017
After getting transferred to San Angelo, Texas, a military family has just a few days to find a new home. She's looking for a Craftsman-style house with tons of charm and unique character, while he's leaning towards a contemporary design with clean lines.
#16 - Moving Back to the Big Easy
Season 27 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/21/2008
The Reeves family — parents, Spencer and Carrie and their three kids, Carlo, Lilly, and Dillon — are all New Orleans natives. Now, after two years of rebuilding post-Hurricane Katrina, they are happy to be back in their home. Unfortunately, Spencer and Carrie realize that their home is no longer big enough for their family. So, they're back to square one and are hoping to sell their place and find a larger home on a larger piece of land.
#17 - Big Family in the Big Easy
Season 34 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/26/2009
Anne and Chip Johnson have their roots firmly planted in New Orleans where they're raising their four children, including a set of triplets. While looking for a home twice the size of their current place, they're concerned that their budget might not be enough for the four-bedroom home with a large yard that they hope to find.
#18 - Arizona Couple Searches for Their Forever Home
Season 44 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/22/2010
With their wedding date closing in fast, Pablo and Sara are determined to buy their first home together in Mesa, Arizona. But with a starter home budget of $225,000, can the couple find a move-in ready place that'll fit their needs not just for a few years, but forever?
#19 - A Single Mom with a Young Son Needs to Downsize in Tucson, AZ
Season 51 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/18/2011
Jennifer Elton is getting divorced and needs to move out of her large home and into a cheaper and more easy-to-maintain place. So she and her young son Patrick are scouring Tucson, Arizona for a home that has the nice finishes she wants and the pool and kid-friendly neighborhood Patrick wants. Will they be able to find a place that suits them both?
#20 - Looking for a Historic Connecticut Home With No Ghosts
Season 85 - Episode 13 - Aired 6/22/2014
Jay and Kelly want to trade up from his cramped townhouse to big home with a yard for their growing family near Hartford, Connecticut. Jay is determined to find a place with historic charm and colonial architecture. Unfortunately, wife Kelly thinks old equals haunted. On their tight budget, they may be stuck with a house that needs some work, and for Kelly a fixer upper may be even scarier than ghosts.
#21 - A Young Houston Couple Looks for a Spacious New Home
Season 34 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/9/2009
After living in a small one-bedroom apartment in Houston for a year, Matt and Suzanne Stillings are ready to settle into home ownership. With a maximum budget of $400,000, they have decided to look for a home within Houston's ''Loop,'' preferably in Midtown. They want a spacious three-bedroom, two-bath home, and their wish list includes a yard, possibly a pool, storage for bikes, surfboards and watercraft and space for an herb garden.
#22 - A Couple in Nashville Are Ready to Buy Their First Home Together
Season 34 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/19/2009
Heath Owen and Cara Hudson are a young Nashville couple ready to buy a house together. Currently, they spend most of their time at Cara's house, which she calls the boring box. Anxious to have more room, their goal is to find a home with at least four bedrooms, two bathrooms and a large open kitchen. Their price range is between $400-500,000, and they're hoping that can go a long way in the Nashville market.
#23 - A Couple Wants to Move Back Into the City of San Francisco
Season 34 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/24/2009
Meridee Wilson and Sarah Berrin live together with their two dogs in a rental in the suburbs of San Francisco, but they miss the sights and sounds of the city. They're ready to purchase a home in San Francisco, hopefully one with plenty of room for entertaining, modern appliances and within walking distance of a park for their dogs. While their wish list seems pretty basic, Meridee and Sarah know that San Francisco's real estate market is one of the priciest in the nation and with a budget of just $450,00, they know that they may not get all they desire.
#24 - A Couple Engages in a Search for a New Home in Atlanta
Season 34 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/30/2009
Scott Baker and Shasta Bridges moved to Atlanta several years ago, got married and moved into Scott's place in Decatur, a suburb to the west of Atlanta. With only two bedrooms, the second bedroom serves as both a guest room and an office for the two of them. They're looking for a new home with at least three bedrooms, two bathrooms and enough space for entertaining and work at home, all for under $400,000. That price point may be a challenge, so they're willing to look all over the city of Atlanta and its many suburbs.
#25 - First Time Homebuyers Search for a Place in the Minneapolis Suburbs
Season 34 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/16/2009
Byron DeJesus and Jackie Wilson have been together for ten years now. They currently live in Jackie's place and have decided it's time to purchase their first home together. Although they appreciate the convenient location of where they live now, the nearby airport is noisy and several of the home's rooms are too small - including the one-car garage. In their new place, they hope to find a home in the Minneapolis suburb of Edina with at least three bedrooms, two bathrooms and plenty of space to entertain.