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.

Last Updated: 9/21/2023Network: HGTVStatus: Continuing
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No Way To Go But Up
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10.00
2 votes

#1 - No Way To Go But Up

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 10/8/2012

A family needs more storage in their cluttered home.

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Duplex Dilema
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10.00
2 votes

#2 - Duplex Dilema

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 10/22/2012

A family of three lives in a duplex.

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Emotional Investment
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10.00
1 votes

#3 - 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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A Hasty Decision
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10.00
1 votes

#4 - A Hasty Decision

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/2/2012

The hasty purchase on their first house has left this couple dissatisfied.

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Designer Disagreements
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10.00
1 votes

#5 - Designer Disagreements

Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 4/16/2012

Desta and Mark can't agree on what to do with their older home's design.

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Kid Friendly Kitchen
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9.50
2 votes

#6 - Kid Friendly Kitchen

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 10/15/2012

A family's kitchen is not toddler friendly.

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Mature Move
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9.33
3 votes

#7 - 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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Function and Flow
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9.25
4 votes

#8 - Function and Flow

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/6/2012

Andrew and Nancy have to fight for functionality in their home.

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Old-Fashioned Farmhouse
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9.00
2 votes

#9 - Old-Fashioned Farmhouse

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 10/1/2012

A century old farmhouse isn't working for a family.

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Old-World Expansion
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9.00
3 votes

#10 - Old-World Expansion

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/17/2012

A family wants to expand, but can't in their historic home.

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Surplus of Storage
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9.00
4 votes

#11 - Surplus of Storage

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/24/2012

After 15 years, their house doesn't fit their family.

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Show Time Management
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9.00
3 votes

#12 - Show Time Management

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/12/2012

Love It or List It contractor Eddy fights to finish his own home reno.

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Battling Over Bedrooms
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9.00
1 votes

#13 - Battling Over Bedrooms

Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 4/23/2012

A couple is divided over how many bedrooms they need in their home.

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A Case of Buyer's Remorse
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9.00
1 votes

#14 - 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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Four Year Fixer-Upper
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8.67
3 votes

#15 - Four Year Fixer-Upper

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/10/2012

A couple's fixer-upper still isn't complete four years and two kids later.

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Ever-Expanding Family Affair
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8.67
3 votes

#16 - 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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Handyman Husband
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8.67
3 votes

#17 - 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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Into the Great Wide Open
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8.67
9 votes

#18 - 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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Love It, List It, Love It?
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8.67
9 votes

#19 - 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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Hilary Loves It or Lists It
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8.53
15 votes

#20 - 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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Urban Versus Suburban
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8.50
2 votes

#21 - 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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The Impossible Dream Home
star
8.50
2 votes

#22 - 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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Design Intervention
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8.43
7 votes

#23 - Design Intervention

Season 18 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/8/2021

A couple thought their home was the perfect size when they moved in, but three kids later, they've completely run out of space. Hilary works to create a more functional layout while David searches for a new house with an obstacle-free kitchen.

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Battle for Bedrooms
star
8.40
5 votes

#24 - Battle for Bedrooms

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/3/2012

A family about to have their second child needs a home with more bedrooms.

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Boy Overload
star
8.40
5 votes

#25 - Boy Overload

Season 7 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/3/2013

The time for having kids was perfect for Dan and Krista but, their 1400 square foot home isn't cutting it anymore. With five growing boys and a dysfunctional layout, the house is bursting at the seams. While Krista wishes to stay because of the large backyard and school district, Dan already has one foot out the door. After Designer Hilary attempts to create a larger, more functional space and Realtor David finds a perfect replacement home, the couple will have to decide. Can David or Hilary convince this opposing couple to either Love it or List it?

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