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 Page Turner compete for the homeowners' final decision to stay or go.
#1 - The Pliskat Family
Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/12/2009
The Mike and Kira Pliskat's urban duplex is no longer suited to family living.
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#2 - The Turner Family
Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/9/2009
Victoria and Scott fell in love with their victorian home when they first moved in. But after having two kids, they've realized its not quite working out. Not only are they short on bedrooms, but the kitchen is dysfunctional.
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#3 - The Preston Family
Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 10/8/2012
This century old farmhouse's pre-war kitchen; dingy, damp, basement; drafty, old windows; and unfinished third floor loft have pushed Thom and Melissa over the dysfunctional edge.
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#4 - The Roedger Family
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 10/1/2012
Roy and Maggie loved their house from the moment they saw it. But after raising three boys and starting their own business, their family has outgrown the space - especially when it comes to storage.
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#5 - The McGeachie Family
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/24/2012
Derek and Andie were drawn to their home by the old-world charm, but now that they have two kids, and are looking to have more, their house doesn't fit their family.
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#6 - The Wood Family
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/17/2012
McLean and Suzanne don't have enough room in their historic home to expand.
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#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.
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#8 - Main Floor Makeover
Season 1 - Episode 6 - 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?
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#9 - The Lederman Family
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/8/2008
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?
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#10 - The Challenger Family
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/3/2012
Kim and Richard Challenger were newlyweds when they bought their two bedroom Toronto home. Fast forward 12 years and add two adolescent kids into the mix and the Challenger's living situation has become, well, challenging.
#11 - The McMinn Family
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/15/2008
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?
#12 - Two Units, One Family
Season 1 - Episode 5 - 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?
#13 - The Thompson Family
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/22/2008
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?