The BEST episodes of Love It or List It season 5
Every episode of Love It or List It season 5, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Love It or List It season 5!
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 - Storage Siege
Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/3/2012
When their daughter Sophia was born, Chris and Iza (Robertson) went from living in a tiny apartment to a 900 square foot home. But after spending ten years in the military, Chris can't handle the lack of storage and the excessive disorganization. With absolutely no closet space in the house, the clutter is out of control. Realtor David and Designer Hilary are here to help the young family. Hilary will reawaken the love for their home with a renovation, while David will point the pair in a promising new direction with new, practical places. In the end, they'll have to decide if they will love their home again, or if they'll list it.
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#2 - Safety Concerned Spouse
Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/14/2013
Twenty-two years ago, Bill and Marian (Godoy) decided to transform this triplex into a family home. As a safety inspector, Bill is satisfied with the second staircase and the benefits that come with having an emergency exit. But Marian feels otherwise. Bothered by a bevy of closed off rooms, dueling staircases and a serious lack of privacy, the family is wondering if their renovated triplex is working. Arriving right on cue are competing experts Hilary and David. Designer Hilary will revamp this residence to revive the love for this well worn home. Realtor David will attempt to please this pair with promising new places to call home. When it's all said and done, Paul and Marian will have to decide: will they love their home again or will they list it?
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#3 - Solitary Bathroom for Six
Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/14/2013
Fourteen years ago, Paul and Kate (Coughlan) found the perfect fixer upper. But after having triplets, another child, and a dog, their 110-year-old, 4-bedroom house is stretched to its absolute limits. Frustrated with the malfunctioning main floor, a solitary bathroom for six and a broken basement, the family is wondering what to do with their home. To the rescue are Realtor David and Designer Hilary, who will take on this challenge with different goals in mind. David will try to hook these homeowners into a new place to call home. Hilary and her team will resurrect the love for this home with a first class face-lift. In the end, Paul and Kate will have to decide: can they love their home again or will they list it?
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#4 - Cluttered Catastrophe
Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/3/2012
Chris and Winnie (Wahl) are living in Chris's grandmother's old home. After three generations of families living here, they have copious amounts of clutter and not enough space. The family is in serious need of decluttering and organization. Realtor David and Designer Hilary are ready to help. David will look for houses to fit their family and Hilary will renovate their home to convince them to love it again. In the end, Chris and Winnie will have to choose what to do with their house, Love It Or List It?
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#5 - Sibling Rivalry
Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/7/2013
Amarpreet, Manpreet, Navneet, Mindy, and their dad (Jaswal) built this home a year ago, but are realizing they might have overlooked some dysfunctional features. Realtor David and Designer Hilary are here to help. David knows it is time for this family to list and by showing them what other homes have to offer, hopes to prove they can all find true happiness in a new house. Hilary will be coming up with design plans and completing renovations aimed at convincing all five homeowners to love this house again. Desperate for a home that can meet all of their unique needs, the family will have to decide: can they love this home again or will they lisit it?
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#6 - Nursery Needed
Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/5/2012
Craig and Julie (Douglas) bought their home after only looking at the plans. After they moved in, they realized the house that looked good on paper isn't functioning for their family. With a baby on the way, they desperately need another bedroom. Realtor David and designer Hilary have come to help. David searches for a new home to provide the family with enough space for their growing family. Hilary works inside their house to create the space they need so they can love their home again. When all the work is done, Craig and Julie will have to choose what to do with their home. Will they Love It Or List It?
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#7 - Better for Baby
Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/28/2013
Between cold bedrooms, oversized bathtubs, and an unfinished basement, Julia's (Banyay) stress is brewing towards making a break for a more baby friendly home. But Sub thinks they can make things work in this home, even with a new baby. Lucky for them, relief is arriving in the form of Designer Hilary and Realtor David. Hilary and her team will be coming up with design plans and completing renovations aimed at convincing both homeowners to love this house again. David knows it's time for this couple to list and by showing them what other homes have to offer, hopes to prove they can both find true happiness in a new house. When everything is said and done, will Sub and Julia love their home again or will they list it?
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#8 - City Space
Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/29/2012
Two years ago, Rebecca and Sean (O'Hara) made a decision to have an active city lifestyle, even if they had to give up the space they were used to. The charm of their 75 year old house had the family in love, but the downsize has the couple wondering if they made the right choice. Realtor David and Designer Hilary are ready to help. David will look for houses to fit their family and Hilary will renovate their home to convince them to love it again. In the end, Rebecca and Sean will have to choose what to do with their house. Will they Love It Or List It?
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#9 - Eco-Friendly Abode
Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/10/2012
Even though the house's location fits the family's urban, downtown lifestyle, it doesn't fit their eco-friendly needs. Michael and Shelly (Smith are at their wits end with their house, especially since baby number two is on the way. Realtor David and designer Hilary have come to help. David will dazzle this pair with several desirable new dwellings. Hilary and her team will rekindle the love for this home with a tantalizing transformation. When all the work is done, Michael and Shelly will have to choose what to do with their home. Will they Love It Or List It?
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#10 - Uninvited Visitors
Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/21/2013
On top of being fed up with a single bathroom for four, a dark, dingy kitchen, and an ugly unfinished basement, Leslie and Dustin (Hunt) find out there are many other problems lurking behind the walls of their home. From no insulation in the basement, to carpenter ants eating away at their foundation, their home renovation is taking some serous hits. But Designer Hilary is here to save the day. She and her team will revitalize this residence to rekindle to flame for this once loved home. Meanwhile, Realtor David will tantilize this twosome to invest in potential new properties to call home. But in the end, Dustin and Leslie will have to decide: will they love their home again or will they list it?
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#11 - Heartsick Homeowners
Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/12/2012
Paul and Pam (Shaver) have a fourth bedroom and they are having a hard time filling the room, and finding functional space in their home. Realtor David and designer Hilary are ready to help the family. David will search for houses that will fit everyone's needs while Hilary will transform the house to give the family a more functional home. In the end, Paul and Pam will have to decide if they will love their home again, or if they'll list it.
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#12 - Two Stories Too Many
Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/19/2012
Luke and Leva (Denil) loved their character-filled home when they first bought it for their growing family. But after two decades, and three kids moving off to college, they have a surplus of space. Despite their agreement on their large home, Luke and Leva couldn't be further apart on what to do. Realtor David and Designer Hilary are here to help them. David will show them what other homes have to offer while Hilary completes renovations aimed at convincing them to love their home again. When all the work is done, will Luke and Leva love their home again or will they list it?
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#13 - Daddy Daycare
Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/17/2012
With daycare, dwindling space, and sleep deprivation fueling domestic debate, Kim and Brad (Cunningham) find themselves more divided than ever. Designer Hilary and Realtor David are here to save this pair from their downward spiral. Hilary and her team will conduct renovations to create enough breathing space to finally contain the kids and calm the contentious Kim. While David aims to find a house that will provide Brad with a division between daycare and his day to day. Desperate for a home that fits the family's lifestyle, Brad and Kim will have to decide; can they love their home again? Or will they list it?
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