The BEST episodes of Love It or List It season 1

Every episode of Love It or List It season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Love It or List It season 1!

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: 12/9/2024Network: HGTVStatus: Continuing
Duplex Dilema
star
10.00
4 votes

#1 - Duplex Dilema

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

A family of three lives in a duplex.

Watch Now:Amazon
Kid Friendly Kitchen
star
9.00
4 votes

#2 - Kid Friendly Kitchen

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

A family's kitchen is not toddler friendly.

Watch Now:Amazon
No Way To Go But Up
star
9.00
4 votes

#3 - No Way To Go But Up

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

A family needs more storage in their cluttered home.

Watch Now:Amazon
Old-Fashioned Farmhouse
star
8.75
4 votes

#4 - Old-Fashioned Farmhouse

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

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

Watch Now:Amazon
Surplus of Storage
star
8.67
6 votes

#5 - Surplus of Storage

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

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

Watch Now:Amazon
Old-World Expansion
star
8.60
5 votes

#6 - Old-World Expansion

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

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

Watch Now:Amazon
Four Year Fixer-Upper
star
8.00
6 votes

#7 - 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.

Watch Now:Amazon
Battle for Bedrooms
star
7.86
7 votes

#8 - Battle for Bedrooms

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

David and Geneva bought their fixer-upper in search of more room for their growing family. But four years later, the renovations are still not completed and Geneva is fed up. David, on the other hand, thinks all the house needs is a little more work and it could be the perfect home for their now family of four. But one of the main problems with the house starts at the front door... if you can even find it. The home's address is on one street, but their "front entrance" is on another street. On top of that, much of the home is cold, and there's a lack of privacy--the kids' room is attached to the master bedroom. Fed up with the dysfunctional layout that lacks a proper front entrance, David and Geneva call upon experts Jillian and Todd for some much needed solutions. Jillian and her design team will transform their house into an open concept oasis, while Todd will convince the family it's time for a new home. In the end, will they love it or list it?

Watch Now:Amazon
Twin Teenagers and a Toddler
star
7.75
8 votes

#9 - Twin Teenagers and a Toddler

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/6/2012

Brad and Laura have twin teenage boys and a toddler. With the arrival of their third child, the boys were forced to share a room. Although it was fun for a while, there simply isn't enough space for the growing boys. Designer Hilary and Realtor David are ready to help. Hilary and her team will look to open up space in the suburban home so each of the boys can have their own room. Realtor David will search for houses that can fit the family even as the kids get older. In the end, Brad and Laura will have to choose what to do with their house. Will they love it? Or List It?

Watch Now:Amazon
Musical Mansion
star
7.64
14 votes

#10 - Musical Mansion

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/30/2012

Steve and Jessica loved their Victorian home, but with Steve's growing instrument collection and two kids, their house seems smaller than ever. Ready to help are Designer Hilary and Realtor David. Hilary and her team will revamp the house for more storage and an updated style. David will search for better homes with more space to convince them to move. When all the work is done, Steve and Jessica will have to choose what to do with their house. Will they Love It? Or List It?

Hitting a Wall
star
7.57
7 votes

#11 - Hitting a Wall

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/13/2012

Andrew and Kiera bought their home knowing it needed some work. They tackled many of the projects around the house, but they've hit a wall with the layout issues. They can't decide if it's better to move or to stay. Designer Hilary and Realtor David want to help them make that decision. Hilary and her team will rework the house to better suit the young family. David will search for homes that will meet their needs. And after all the work is done, Andrew and Kiera will have to make a choice, will they love their home again? Or will they list it?

Main Floor Makeover
star
7.57
7 votes

#12 - Main Floor Makeover

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/27/2012

Tim and Tarquin's family has outgrown their house. The lack of bedrooms and angled walls on the main floor have them wondering what to do. Designer Hilary and Realtor David want to help the family with their housing problems. Hilary and her team will renovate the major problem areas of the house to make the family love it again. David will search for houses that will convince the family to leave. And after all the work is finished, Tim and Tarquin will have to make a decision about their house. Will they Love It? Or List It?

Two Units, One Family
star
6.88
8 votes

#13 - Two Units, One Family

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/20/2012

Jay and Sherry have an older son they wanted to keep at home, so the basement unit of their house is perfect. Although they're all together, the layout of the house has major issues - the kitchen is tiny and the bedrooms aren't private. The family doesn't know what to do. Designer Hilary and Realtor David are ready to help. Hilary and her team renovate the house to make it function for everyone. David will search for houses that will convince the family to move. In the end, Jay and Sherry will have to choose what's best for their family. Should they love their house again? Or should they list it?