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.

Last Updated: 11/3/2025Network: HGTVStatus: Continuing
Duplex Dilema
star
7.75
4 votes

#1 - Duplex Dilema

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

A couple knows their duplex is filled with wasted space, but don't know how to correct the issue. Hilary and her team revamp the duplex to make it more family friendly, while David looks for a more suitable single-family home for Mike and Kira.

Musical Mansion
star
7.46
13 votes

#2 - 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.

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Surplus of Storage
star
7.17
6 votes

#3 - Surplus of Storage

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

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.

Old-World Expansion
star
6.80
5 votes

#4 - Old-World Expansion

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

A couple with two kids that wants to continue growing their family doesn't have the needed space. Hilary and her team reconfigure the home while David looks for houses with the character they love and room they need.

Kid Friendly Kitchen
star
6.75
4 votes

#5 - Kid Friendly Kitchen

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

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.

No Way To Go But Up
star
6.75
4 votes

#6 - No Way To Go But Up

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

As their family has grown, Richard and Kim's house has remained the same, causing storage and layout issues.

Twin Teenagers and a Toddler
star
6.63
8 votes

#7 - Twin Teenagers and a Toddler

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

Brad and Laura are parents wanting more space for their teenage twins that are forced to share a room.

Battle for Bedrooms
star
6.57
7 votes

#8 - Battle for Bedrooms

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

Jamie and Helen love their three-bedroom home, but with another baby on the way and relatives constantly visiting, they need a bigger house.

Four Year Fixer-Upper
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6.50
6 votes

#9 - Four Year Fixer-Upper

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

Newlywed lawyers Mclean and Suzanne bought a fixer upper, but four years and two kids later, their house is still in need of upgrades.

Old-Fashioned Farmhouse
star
6.50
4 votes

#10 - Old-Fashioned Farmhouse

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

A century-old farmhouse's pre-war kitchen and unfinished third floor loft have pushed Tom over the dysfunctional edge. However, Melissa's desire to see the home's potential leads to daily debates on its suitability for the family.

Hitting a Wall
star
6.29
7 votes

#11 - Hitting a Wall

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

Layout issues have a young family wondering what to do with their house. Will Andrew and Kira love their house or list it?

Main Floor Makeover
star
6.25
8 votes

#12 - Main Floor Makeover

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

A family has outgrown their house due to the lack of bedrooms and angled walls on the main floor. Hilary and her team renovate the major problem areas while David searches for houses that will convince Tim and Tarquin to move.

Two Units, One Family
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5.78
9 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 together, the layout of the house has issues, including the tiny kitchen and bedrooms with no privacy.