The BEST episodes of Love It or List It
Every episode of Love It or List It ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Love It or List It!
When a house no longer feels like home, homeowners are left with a big financial and emotional question: renovate or sell it? Love It or List It helps fed-up homeowners decide. In each hour-long episode Realtor David Visentin and designer Hilary Farr compete for the homeowners' final decision to stay or go.
#1 - Emotional Investment
Season 11 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/5/2015
Kelly and Eric spent the last two years fixing up their once derelict 2,300 square foot home. Now that some of the minor work is done and the value has increased significantly, the homeowners are divided over its future. With still much to do, Eric wants to list it and profit from their investment where as Kelly sees it as an investment for their family. Will David find them a family ready home at a financially freeing price or will Hilary increase this family's emotional investment by reinventing many of the home's hotly debated spaces?
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#3 - Mature Move
Season 7 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/9/2013
This small home has a big history for mother Roxy and her daughter Dee. Purchased 10 years ago after working as a nurse, Roxy took pride in the space she provided her daughter with. Dee, now grown and a co-owner of the home, is in need of a more practical and private space to share with her mother and wants to buy them a better home. Realtor David uses his expertise to find the perfect match for both women, while Designer Hillary brainstorm's a bungalow renovation. Will sentimental value outweigh a new beginning or will Roxy be convinced to move? Will the pair Love It or List It?
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#7 - Storage Siege
Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/3/2012
When their daughter Sophia was born, Chris and Iza (Robertson) went from living in a tiny apartment to a 900 square foot home. But after spending ten years in the military, Chris can't handle the lack of storage and the excessive disorganization. With absolutely no closet space in the house, the clutter is out of control. Realtor David and Designer Hilary are here to help the young family. Hilary will reawaken the love for their home with a renovation, while David will point the pair in a promising new direction with new, practical places. In the end, they'll have to decide if they will love their home again, or if they'll list it.
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#8 - Safety Concerned Spouse
Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/14/2013
Twenty-two years ago, Bill and Marian (Godoy) decided to transform this triplex into a family home. As a safety inspector, Bill is satisfied with the second staircase and the benefits that come with having an emergency exit. But Marian feels otherwise. Bothered by a bevy of closed off rooms, dueling staircases and a serious lack of privacy, the family is wondering if their renovated triplex is working. Arriving right on cue are competing experts Hilary and David. Designer Hilary will revamp this residence to revive the love for this well worn home. Realtor David will attempt to please this pair with promising new places to call home. When it's all said and done, Paul and Marian will have to decide: will they love their home again or will they list it?
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#9 - A Case of Buyer's Remorse
Season 7 - Episode 11 - Aired 10/14/2013
This 2000 square foot house was Greg and Heidi's first home and already it's become a huge source of stress after only a year. While their 100 year old home may come with a lot of character, it also comes with a lot of problems that have pitted Heidi and Greg against one another. Despite Heidi's love for their home, Greg is fed up with trying to tackle the never ending list of problems. The solution to Heidi and Greg's problems has arrived in the form of experts Hilary and David, each with their own plan to win over these troubled homeowners. Designer Hilary and her team will attempt to convince Greg to stay with a series of renovations, while realtor David will show Heidi they can find peace in a different house. With money already spent on fixing their home and no end to the list of growing problems, Greg and Heidi will have to decide... will they love their home again or will they list it?
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#10 - Into the Great Wide Open
Season 18 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/11/2021
A blended family thought they could fix up their massive home themselves, but Mom is struggling with buyer's remorse. Hilary offers a plan to keep them out of a permanent construction zone, and David looks for a home to meet their needs for years to come.
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#12 - Handyman Husband
Season 8 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/10/2014
When Siobhan and Duncan bought this 1200 square foot suburban starter home eleven years ago, it was just what they needed. But one decade and two growing kids later, Siobhan and Duncan no longer see eye-to-eye on their tiny home. Duncan promised Siobhan renovations that never seem to get taken care of and after years of waiting for his miraculous fixes, this house is only getting less functional for the family of four. Siobhan's list of imperfections starts in the basement, carries up through the house, and ends in the main floor bathroom. And handyman Duncan's solutions haven't done anything to ease her pain. Hoping to be the one to release this family from the confines of their home, competitors designer Hilary and realtor David arrive to assess the situation. Desperate for a house that functions for this growing family of four, Siobhan and Duncan will have to decide... can they love their home again or will they list it?
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#13 - Love It, List It, Love It?
Season 18 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/18/2021
A couple loves their family home so much they purchased it twice, but while he still enjoys the house after moving back in, she's done with the dated dysfunction. They must choose between Hilary's full renovation or David's promise of a perfect new place.
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#14 - The Impossible Dream Home
Season 15 - Episode 15 - Aired 11/12/2018
Steve and Theresa custom-built their dream home on a large, private lot, but the house doesn't work for them anymore. Steve wants to address Theresa's biggest complaints by fixing the kitchen and master bathroom, but Theresa would rather find a smaller home on less land that's better suited to them as they grow older. Designer Hilary thinks a renovation will ease Theresa's concerns, while realtor David sets out to convince the couple that a new home closer to downtown will solve all their problems.
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#15 - Ever-Expanding Family Affair
Season 8 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/3/2014
When Stephanie and Peter first purchased their 2200 square foot suburban house, it was perfect for these first time homeowners. But now they have a child and Stephanie's father has moved in with them. On top of the four people living in the home, their house has been designated as the family gathering place for their large, mixed Italian and Greek families. Needless to say, they've quickly realized they are running into issues with space. Stephanie hates the tiny kitchen but Peter thinks there's a way to use the space more efficiently. The house that brought them happiness as a couple is now causing tension for this ever-expanding family. Looking to ease the stress, competitors designer Hilary and realtor David arrive to sort through this home's mountain of issues. Desperate for a home that can fully accommodate what their family has become, Stephanie and Peter will have to decide... can they love their home or will the list it?
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#19 - Hilary Loves It or Lists It
Season 19 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/12/2022
Hilary Farr pulls back the curtain as she reveals the creative process and obstacles of renovating her own home! David is by her side as a supportive friend, but that doesn't stop him from trying to woo her away with the other amazing homes in the area.
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#22 - Basement Master
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/20/2009
Eric and Kim tried to make their house function for their family, but after renovation costs soared, they started looking for alternatives. They moved their master bedroom to the attic, and now, they can't take it anymore. Realtor David and designer Hilary come to help. David searches for the family a home with enough bedrooms for everyone, while Hilary works to open up space within their house. When all the work is done, Eric and Kim will have to choose what to do with their home. Will they Love It Or List It?
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#23 - One Family, Two Roofs
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/18/2009
Andy and Parveen were recently married, but don't live under the same roof. Each of them has two children, but neither of them has enough bedrooms in their house to combine their families. Andy lives in a triplex where the third floor tenants recently moved, and he thinks it's the answer to their problem. Parveen doesn't feel the same way. Designer Hilary and Realtor David are ready to help. Hilary and her crew will transform the triplex into a family home, while David will search for the perfect home for the enlarged family. And when all the experts' work is complete, Andy and Parveen will have to choose what to do with their home. Will they Love It? Or List It?
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#25 - Urban Versus Suburban
Season 7 - Episode 13 - Aired 10/28/2013
This old city residence once fit Niru and Alok's lifestyle to a tee. But life has changed, and so has their opinion of the house. After 8 years and 2 children, they are getting overwhelmed with the issues that come with living in a nearly 100 year old home. Aside from the problems inside the house, the couple also can't agree on where they want to live. Niru wants to stay close to the city, but Alok wants to move into the suburbs. Ready to take on the challenge are compeitors Hilary and David, each with their own plan on what to do with Niru and Alok's old home. Designer Hilary and her team will conduct renovations aimed at getting the family to love their home again, while realtor David will show them other homes that could better suit their needs. Whether it's sticking with urban living versus moving to the burbs, or the issues around their shrinking space, Niru and Alok are divided--will they love their home again or will they list it?
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