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 Fanboy Needs Space in LA
Season 176 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/21/2019
A movie fanboy needs more space to display his memorabilia collection and he's determined to find it in the pricy East San Fernando Valley. His friend is there to keep him on budget -- even if it means exploring other areas of the valley.
#2 - New Build or Bust in Denver
Season 169 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/9/2019
A young tech worker is moving to Denver and wants a new build with all the latest finishes. Her best friend thinks she should splurge to get what she wants, but the pricey market might have other ideas.
#3 - Country Living in Wisconsin
Season 169 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/7/2019
An Air Force couple in Wisconsin is searching for a home where their kids can grow up. She wants to stay under budget and be close to her parents, but he's hoping for a large lot out in the country and doesn't mind paying more for something turnkey.
#4 - Inn Over Their Heads
Season 170 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/6/2019
A couple is staking their financial security on their own bed and breakfast in the Finger Lakes region of New York. She hopes for a picturesque farmhouse with homey living quarters, but as a veteran of the hospitality industry, he's focused on making sure the property is profitable.
#5 - Her Own Place in Winston-Salem
Season 170 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/19/2019
A first-time buyer in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, enlists the help of her parents to find her new home. She's looking for character and charm, and she wants a home she can put her stamp on. But they're pushing for something more practical and want her to buy a turnkey house.
#6 - Divided in Dallas
Season 170 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/25/2019
A young couple and their dog look for a new home in Dallas. She hopes to stay close to her family with a move-in-ready home while he's hoping for a fixer he can put his stamp on. Most importantly, however, is that their new home must pass their pooch's sniff test.
#7 - City Wife vs. Suburban Husband
Season 171 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/22/2019
Newlyweds are on the hunt for a home in Nashville. She wants the downtown experience in a sleek, contemporary building with a rooftop patio, while he is looking for the peace and quiet of the suburbs.
#8 - Renovation Hesitation in New Jersey
Season 172 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/14/2019
A New Jersey couple agrees that they need more space, but that's where the agreement ends. He wants a fixer-upper that he can put his own touches on, but she doesn't want to be stuck in a construction zone forever.
#9 - Beachfront or Bust in Maui
Season 172 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/5/2019
A musician is buying his first home near where he grew up on the island of Maui, in Hawaii. He wants an oceanfront property with a pool and a second bedroom for studio and guest space, but his friend-slash-agent insists he'll have to compromise.
#10 - Searching for Seclusion in the Sea Islands
Season 175 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/7/2020
A family searches the Sea Islands of South Carolina for a secluded beachfront home. They'll need room for their three boys, along with an updated kitchen and plenty of deck space to take in the ocean breezes.
#11 - Becoming Part of the Community
Season 182 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/13/2019
A young Milwaukee couple moves to secluded Washington Island, Wisconsin, and looks forward to being part of the tight-knit community. They want to find a home with an open layout so they can invite friends over for game night.
#12 - 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.
#13 - 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.
#14 - 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.
#15 - Adulting in Ithaca
Season 176 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/17/2019
Two twenty-somethings are buying their first home in Ithaca, New York. She's type-A and wants a move-in ready home, but more importantly, she wants to keep her parents in the loop. He wants his opinion to matter, too, and is hoping to put his construction skills to good use on a fixer-upper.
#16 - Looking for a Log Cabin in Nashville
Season 172 - Episode 12 - Aired 7/11/2019
Grandparents moving to Nashville are looking for a house with enough room for their visiting family to stay. He wants a newer place so he doesn't have to deal with renovations. However, she dreams of having an older log cabin where she can add her touches.
#17 - Budget Battle In Palm Springs
Season 176 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/19/2019
West Hollywood buyers are looking for a weekend retreat in Palm Springs, California. One wants a lush yard for entertaining, and the other wants room for visiting family. However, when it comes to the budget, they have different ideas.
#18 - Coming Home to Indian Lake
Season 183 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/18/2019
A couple has grown tired of hectic city life and is anxious to return to their family and friends in their hometown of Indian Lake, Ohio. Both are able to work remotely so they're heading back to their old stomping grounds to find the perfect dream home.
#19 - From His House to Their House
Season 177 - Episode 13 - Aired 9/18/2019
A newly engaged couple looks to buy their first home together on Amelia Island, Florida. She's frugal and has a conservative grip on spending but he doesn't mind going over budget to get what he wants, so agreeing on a home won't be easy.
#20 - Tiny With a Touch of Spice
Season 160 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/21/2019
A Colorado couple tries to find a tiny house on wheels that combines their different styles. He wants a rustic look of natural wood with tons of colorful elements, while she prefers a cottage style with bright white paint and neutral colors.
#21 - Tiny With Two Teens in Texas
Season 160 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/23/2020
A single mom in Arlington, Texas, is looking to take on the ultimate family experiment: cramming into a tiny home with her two teen kids. She wants something with modern style and wheels, so they can hit the road in the summertime. But her lifelong friend who's joining the hunt is skeptical, not to mention the kids.
#22 - Seeking More in Gulf Shores
Season 175 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/28/2019
Cory and Ava search for a property in Gulf Shores, Alabama, to make their dream of owning a beachfront home come true. They both want something that has space to entertain their friends, but he's looking for something secluded while she's hoping for a place right on the beach.
#23 - Married to the Biz
Season 179 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/14/2019
A couple is on the the hunt for a home in Chicago. She's ready to trade up to a big house in the Chicago suburbs and expects some help from her husband, who is in the real estate business. However, he's hoping to use his insider knowledge to find a smaller condo in the city.
#24 - Artist Wants It All in a Tiny House
Season 160 - Episode 15 - Aired 10/12/2019
Bethany is an artist who loves to travel and wants to go tiny. She doesn't think you should have to give up a single luxury, so her lengthy wish list doesn't exactly scream tiny living. She wants an art studio, a first floor bedroom, a full size kitchen and a large bathtub in 300 square feet. Plus her insistence on installing picture windows could put her over the already generous $90,000 budget.
#25 - Historical Charm in Key West
Season 183 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/12/2019
A couple is ready to leave the cold mountains of North Carolina and journey to sunny Key West. They've got a healthy budget but they may have to choose between character or convenience.