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 - Pond Paradise
Season 13 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/6/2017
Shelly and Zahid purchased a spacious home over a decade ago that needed many upgrades but had a great view overlooking their backyard and Zahid's favorite feature, the large pond. Over the years, very little has been done to the interior and even though Zahid has a great love for this home, Shelly has had enough. Despite the lack of a makeover, the space does not function for her and the family, and she would like to have a master bedroom and bath that she does not have to share with their young son. Will designer Hilary transform this home to create a house fit for a family, or will real estate agent David find them a new space where the whole family can flourish?
#2 - Fixing To Foster
Season 12 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/16/2015
Deena and Sully purchased their 2,400 sq ft home with the intention of renovating it for a future family. These work from home professionals married later in life and want to foster children; but Sully does not think their current home will have enough space to function for their future plans. Deena however loves their location and strongly feels that there is plenty of potential in their home to create more space. Will realtor David find them a family ready home? Or will designer Hilary make daily life immeasurably easier by reinventing many of the home's hotly debated spaces?
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#3 - Basement And Bathroom Blues
Season 12 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/23/2015
Amanda and Grif purchased their home before starting their family. At the time the house felt massive - but now that their daughters are teenagers and Amanda's career has taken off, the house no longer works. Amanda is ready to go; there are not enough closets and bathrooms, and there is no privacy to work, as her office is currently in the living room and everyone uses her desk. Grif loves his large, private backyard and is certain that a little makeover can make the house function again. Will David find them a home that will work forever or will Hilary make them fall back in love with their house by reinventing many of it's functionally flawed spaces?
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#4 - Early Retirement Renovation
Season 12 - Episode 11 - Aired 11/30/2015
Kathy and John fell in love with their large, private yard when they purchased their house almost three decades ago. Now that their kids have left the nest, and they both took early retirement, Kathy and John are spending more and more time together in their home. Kathy struggles with the functional issues in the kitchen, living room and master bathroom, but John is certain there are solutions to her problems. He has gone so far as to demo the bathroom to make her happy, but they haven't been able to agree on a new floor plan. Will realtor David find them the perfect house fit for their retirement, or will designer Hilary make daily life immeasurably more comfortable by reinventing many of the home's hotly debated spaces?
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#5 - Teenage Wasteland
Season 12 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/7/2015
Anna Wade and Andrew moved their young family just a few houses down from Andrew's best friend in an ideal neighborhood. Now that their kids are becoming teens, Anna Wade and Andrew realize that their house is just too small. Andrew is certain that the unfinished space in the basement can be transformed, while Anna Wade sees far too many functional issues on the main levels. Will realtor David find them a family ready home with space for their teens, or will designer Hilary make daily life immeasurably more comfortable by reinventing many of the home's hotly debated spaces?
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#6 - New Kid on the Block
Season 12 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/14/2015
Ryan and Ashley purchased their home when Ashley was a few months pregnant. Though it was in a desirable neighborhood, it was the worst house on the block and they were able to get it for a great price. The house, of course, needed a ton of renovations, which they were unable to complete by the due date. Ryan is feeling overwhelmed by the amount of work and thinks it is just time to go, however Ashley feels strongly that with a little more work this can be their forever home. Will David find them a family ready home that will allow these new parents to enjoy time with their son, or will Hilary expand their outlook by reinventing many of the home's unrenovated spaces?
#7 - Opportunity in the Attic
Season 13 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/2/2017
Emily and Ryan moved from out of state and were eager to purchase a home in an established neighborhood with a lot of young couples. After having two kids, however, Emily thinks the house is dated and wants more room for out-of-town guests. Will David find them a home to accommodate their guests or will Hilary make daily life immeasurably easier by reinventing the space within their home?
#8 - Not Enough Bedrooms
Season 13 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/23/2017
Quincy and Don have outgrown their ranch house where they've raised their kids. While Quincy is ready to move, Don loves their neighborhood and wants to make their rancher work. No matter their decision, the couple is desperate for more space and must decide if they will love this home again, or if they'll list it.
#9 - Pool House Problems
Season 13 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/9/2017
Stew and Alan have been together for 21 years and love to entertain. Alan loves the memories they have created raising three boys but now that Stew is retired and spending more time in the house, he is noticing how small and dated their space has become and is ready to move out. Will Hilary transform this home to create a house fit for family and entertaining, or will David find them a new space that the whole family will love?
#10 - Laundry Overload
Season 13 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/30/2017
With two children and a third on the way, life for Breanne and Justin is fun but hectic. Justin is already overwhelmed with the daily struggles of living in a small house, including limited laundry space and bathroom availability, but Breanne loves the chaos and feels there's plenty of potential in their current home. Designer Hilary will try to reinvent the space and address all of Justin's concerns while real estate agent David tries to find them the perfect home for their growing family.
#11 - Tree House Trouble
Season 13 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/6/2017
After looking at dozens of properties, Ken and Mark settled on a cabin-inspired home in the woods that was a foreclosure and needed a lot of work. The couple had dabbled in DIY renos in the past and thought they could tackle the project themselves, but little has been done in five years. Ken has had enough and is ready to abandon this house that no longer functions for them, but Mark still believes the home has potential and is desperate to make it work. Will designer Hilary complete their long to-do list, or will real estate agent David find them a new space that the couple can enjoy together?
#12 - Overseas Oversight
Season 13 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/13/2017
While living overseas, Jeff and Callie bought a house online without ever stepping a foot inside. After they moved in, Callie was not too pleased and felt the home was much smaller than it had seemed in pictures. Expecting her first child, Callie feels there is not enough space for their growing family and requires too much work to make it livable. Can this couple love their home with designer Hilary's help, or will real estate agent David be able to find them a forever home?
#13 - Mother-in-law Matters
Season 13 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/20/2017
Stefanie and Jonathan are incredibly busy raising their twin daughters and are missing the full-time, live-in help they used to have from Jonathan's mother, Cindy. Cindy moved out because she did not enjoy living in the dark, unrenovated basement. Both Jonathan and Stefanie want her back under the same roof, but they don't agree on whether or not this is the house for their future. Will designer Hilary transform this home for Jonathan's mother while making their home more functional, or will real estate agent David find them a new space that the whole family will love?
#14 - Design Indecision
Season 13 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/16/2017
Gray loves his family's home because of the large lot and abundance of privacy, but April is ready to move closer to town and into a home that functions for their family of four. April dislikes their dated fixtures, finishes and master bedroom and the cut-off kitchen. Despite their desire to have a perfect space, neither can decide on design choices, and April doesn't see the merit in spending the time to renovate when there are too many projects to tackle. Can this couple love their home with designer Hilary's help, or will real estate agent David find them a house with the picture-perfect design they are craving?
#15 - Too Close For Comfort
Season 13 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/27/2017
Dawayne and Joi purchased their home with a dream office that was a perfect place for Dawayne to run his business. Now Joi, Dawayne, their two kids and his mother share the space while coping with daily visits from his siblings, who practically live right behind their house. Joi is frustrated by the lack of privacy as well as the lack of a separate space where the family can visit the matriarch. Will designer Hilary make room for Dawayne's mother while providing the privacy Joi needs, or will real estate agent David find them plenty of room for the whole family?
#16 - Master Mistakes
Season 12 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/9/2015
Needing an immediate place to live, pharmacist Sam and lawyer Valerie purchased their mid-century modern home under pressure. While Valerie loved the unique style, Sam has regretted this decision from the minute they moved in. He dislikes the small, dated bathrooms, the cramped kitchen and the lack of closet space - but he hates the idea of renovations even more. Valerie wants Sam to keep an open mind and is certain that a few changes will have a large impact on their home and daily life. Will David find them a great move-in ready home or will Hilary make them fall in love by reinventing many of the home's hotly debated spaces?
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#17 - A Sentimental Situation
Season 14 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/7/2018
A man quickly feels out of place after moving in with his wife in her grandmother's old house. The home is dated, closed off and hosting family gatherings has become problematic. David steps in to help them find the perfect home to entertain in but the emotional bond she has with the house is strong and she doesn't want to consider moving. Hilary is on hand to wow them with an update that should bring this house into the 21st century. Will they end up in a new home, or will they continue to build family memories in the family's house?
#18 - One Last Renovation
Season 14 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/14/2018
Kerry and Dave renovated and added to their home as their family grew, but their three kids have taken over every common room, leaving little to no space for the couple. Kerry would love a home with updated bathrooms and a dedicated space for the kids, but Dave is attached to the house their children grew up in and refuses to move. With one last renovation from designer Hilary, can this couple love their home, or will real estate agent David find them a house with plenty of space and function for the whole family?
#19 - Community Calling
Season 14 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/21/2018
A couple debates the benefits of getting a home with more space for entertaining vs. making changes to their existing house so they can preserve memories with their kids. After a decade of DIY renovations, the couple brings in Hilary and David to help them either fix up their current home or find something newer, bigger and closer to their friends. Will Hilary create enough space for the family's needs or will David find them the perfect spot closer to their community?
#20 - Need For Efficiency
Season 14 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/28/2018
A couple loves the character of their 1960s home, but he wants something more energy efficient with space to expand their family; she thinks a renovation can fix the functional flaws, so Hilary starts a remodel that gives the family room a flourish.
#21 - Happy Trails, Unhappy Home
Season 14 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/4/2018
High school sweethearts that purchased a starter home near their beloved bike trail are now desperate for more space; they love to host gatherings, but the main floor is cut off and the dining area only seats four.
#22 - Home Working Woes
Season 14 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/11/2018
New parents and ambitious entrepreneurs Whitney and Taylor need more space for their family and business ventures.
#23 - First House Frustrations
Season 14 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/18/2018
The decision to start a family prompted Ben and Courtney to buy their first house, a 1930s-era, ivy-covered brick home with a lot of charm ¿ and a lot of issues, including a flooded basement. Ben loves that their home is on a mature tree-lined street in a walkable neighborhood, but Courtney is expecting their second child and wants a functioning kitchen, a larger master en suite and a renovated basement. Will designer Hilary transform this home into a house fit for a growing family, or will real estate agent David find them a new space with both charm and function?
#24 - Kitchen Catastrophe
Season 14 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/25/2018
Chris and Maria moved into their home with two kids, but now with four children, the house and its tiny kitchen feel cramped and cluttered. Maria wants a house with a gourmet kitchen closer to her work to shorten her long commute, but Chris loves the neighborhood and thinks he knows how to unlock the home's potential. Will designer Hilary create an open, family-friendly space, or will real estate agent David find them a new home with everything they need?
#25 - Picture-Perfect Kitchen
Season 15 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/2/2018
After he grew up in a house on 100 acres and she spent her life in houses with small lots close to neighbors, a couple compromised on a fixer upper on 1.5 acres near a nice neighborhood. While they painted and put in some new floors, the major renovations in the house just seemed too much to handle. She's eager for David to find them a new house with a gourmet kitchen perfect for her baking business but he insists that they can make the house work with Hilary's help.