The WORST episodes of Love It or List It

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

Last Updated: 11/29/2024Network: HGTVStatus: Continuing
Business-Based Burden
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#1 - Business-Based Burden

Season 6 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/4/2013

This suburban house held the promise of a fruitful business for single mom Helen and her four children. But the family is now fed up with a single shower for five, a business overtaking the house, a shortage of bedrooms and a dark, dingy basement. Arriving right on time are competitors Hilary and David who will confront this challenge head on. Designer Hilary and her team will resurrect the love for this residence with a refreshing transformation. David, on the other hand, will try to entice this family into a new space to call home. In the end, the family of five will have to decide: can they love their home again? Or will they list it?

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Cramped and Claustrophobic
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#2 - Cramped and Claustrophobic

Season 9 - Episode 13 - Aired 6/16/2014

When Jody and Sam discovered they were expecting their first child, they traded their downtown condo for a more sensible home. Not long after the arrival of their son, Jody noticed the many problems with their new house. Sam, on the other hand, is content with their claustrophobic home and wants to stay put. Coming in to the mix are designer Hilary and realtor David- both determined to save this family from their over cramped quarters. Hilary and her team plan to totally renovate Jody and Sam's dingy basement while David tries to find this couple a house that will please both of them. Desperate for a house with the space to accommodate this family, Jody and Sam must to decide if can they love their home again or will they list it?

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Duplex Dilemma
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#3 - Duplex Dilemma

Season 6 - Episode 13 - Aired 4/29/2013

When Megan and Frank (Sinclair) were house hunting, the idea of moving into the costly neighborhood they grew up in seemed beyond their reach. But when a one of a kind find presented itself, it took bringing Frank's brother into the fold to make their dream a reality. Now that Frank's brother has moved out though, the remodeled upstairs bachelor pad doesn't work for a single family home. Megan and Frank are divided when it comes to how to handle the problems with their home. Stepping into the battle are designer Hilary and Realtor David. Hilary and her team will be completing renovations aimed at proving this divided duplex can become the cohesive casa this family can love. David knows this couple should list and is determined to prove he can find the home that finally meets all their needs. Desperate for a frustration free single family home, Megan and Frank will have to decide: can they love their home again? Or will they list it.

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Twin Takeover
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#4 - Twin Takeover

Season 6 - Episode 12 - Aired 4/27/2013

Four years ago, Chris and Allison fell in love with this home in the city. Although good things do come in small packages, this tiny house challenged the couple when their family doubled in size with the birth of twins. Soon after the twins, Allison's mom moved in with them as well. Chris is hanging on to the sentiment of his first home, while Allison is ready to accept the reality of their new life. Divided over limited space, a single bathroom, and an unfinished basement, Chris and Allison can't decide what to do with their home. Here to help are designer Hilary and Realtor David. Hilary and her team will rebuild the love for this tiny treasure with a tantilizing do over. While realtor David will try to please this couple with a plentiful space to call home. In the end, Chris and Allison will have to decide: will they love it or list it?

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Privacy Pains
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#5 - Privacy Pains

Season 6 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/1/2013

Partners Sandra and Sharon were not quite on the same page when they moved their two teens into this 2,000 square foot bungalow. Sharon loves the house and wants to make it work, but Sandra is over it and is ready to move on. The family is struggling with a terrible entryway, a tiny kitchen, a less than ideal backyard access, and most importantly: a lack of privacy. With all the bedrooms on the same level, it's hard for anyone to have any personal space. Arriving on the scene are realtor David, who will show the family bigger and better housing options, and designer Hilary, who will attempt to restore the couple's love of their bungalow with a magnificent makeover. When it's all said and done, Sandra and Sharon will have to decide: will they love their home again or will they list it?

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House of Walls
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#6 - House of Walls

Season 6 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/25/2013

For Jeff and Mika (Cullen), it didn't take long for their suburban home to go from wonderful to way too small. In addition to a main floor layout consisting of too many walls, their house is struggling in several ways. The basement is damp, there is only one shower, and Jeff's passion for wine does not have a proper storage area. Wading into these troubled waters are designer Hilary and realtor David, each determined to bridge the divide between this conflicted couple. Hilary's team will be coming up with design plans and completing renovations aimed at convincing both homeowners to love this home again. David knows it's time to list and plans to cinvince the couple by showing them what other homes have to offer. In the end, will they love it or list it?

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Neighborhood Necessities
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#7 - Neighborhood Necessities

Season 6 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/18/2013

Fourteen years ago, this house was in the right place at the right time for Mary and Chris (Pattinson). But after becoming a family of four, there are space issues. Not only is the family feeling the pinch of their cramped quarters, practiaclly everyone in the neighborhood does, too. Their family home has become one big block party and they love it. But while Chris and Mary are hanging on to the sentiment of their home, they also recognize the problems that make this place so problematic. They've had it with small spaces, narrow pathways and multipurpose places. Arriving in the nick of time are Hilary and David. Hilary's team will renovate the home and David will show the couple houses that better fit their needs. In the end, they'll have to decide: will they love their home again or will they list it?

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Reunited Family Friction
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#8 - Reunited Family Friction

Season 6 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/11/2013

Thirty years ago, Jeff and Sandra bought a charming city home together. After divorcing, having children, and eventually reuniting, they've moved back into the same house together. Now even though there are two kids who desperately need their own space, Sandra is sticking to her guns about staying in this pint-sized place. Divided on the diagnosis, this pair is in sync on what's not working. Fed up with cramped quarters, broken bathrooms, a closed off kitchen and insufficient storage, Sandra and Jeff are wondering if they can ever love their home again. Arriving right on cue are competitors Hilary and David. Designer Hialry and her team will renew the love for this residence with a meaningful makeover. Reatlor David will attempt to sway this pair into an improved place to call home.

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Double-Duty Digs
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#9 - Double-Duty Digs

Season 6 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/9/2013

With every inch of this house already pulling double duty, it seems this home has wedged itself between a conflicted couple. Desperate for a home that actually fits the demands of this ever growing family, this couple will have to decide if they can love their home again. Stepping into the mix are designer Hilary and Realtor David, each convinced they can unite this family by delivering on some much needed breathing space. Hilary's team will renovate the house in order to convince the family to love their home again. David knows it's time for the family to list and by showing them what other homes have to offer, hopes to prove that they can find happiness in a new house.

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Bungalow Blues
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#10 - Bungalow Blues

Season 11 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/12/2015

Jamie and Greg spent two years searching for their dream home. Now caring for two kids, stay at home dad Greg has had it with the home's lack of function. Jamie on the other hand doesn't think they have time to invest in finding a home as good as their current bungalow. Will realtor David find them a family ready home that gives them family sized function without the headaches, or will designer Hilary make daily life immeasurably easier by reinventing many of the home's hotly debated spaces?

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Ready for Retirement
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#11 - Ready for Retirement

Season 6 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/18/2013

Ten years after buying their home, Dan and Rich are left with an empty nest and a desire to retire. But in order to enjoy their retirement, they are determined to have a more entertainment-friendly home. Lucky for them, help is arriving in the form of designer Hilary and Realtor David. Designer Hilary and her team will be coming up with design plans and completing renovations aimed at convincing both homeowners to love this house again. Realtor David knows it's time for this couple to list and by showing what other homes have to offer, hopes to prove they can both find true happiness in a new house. What will Rich and Dan decided? Will they love it or list it?

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A Budget for Abatement
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#12 - A Budget for Abatement

Season 6 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/11/2013

When Mike and Kathy (Zeleniak) first bought this city home, they thought it was the perfect place for their family. But now that their two sons are grown and still living at home, they've come to realize it's just not working any more. Designer Hilary and Realtor David are here to help, but when Hilary and her team start the renovation, the home reveals a hidden secret: asbestos,and lots of it. Meanwhile, David looks for other homes that can make this family happy again. After Hilary makes their home safe and functional and David finds them a new potential dream home, Mike and Kathy will have to decide: will they love their home again or will they list it?

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Daddy Daycare
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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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Two Stories Too Many
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#14 - 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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A House With Only a View
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#15 - A House With Only a View

Season 4 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/30/2012

A family has a great view but a dysfunctional home.

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Artists' Abode
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#16 - Artists' Abode

Season 4 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/23/2012

An artist couple with a baby on the way needs a place for a family.

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Duplex Dilemma
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#17 - Duplex Dilemma

Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/16/2012

New parents wonder about their overdue plan to transform their duplex.

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Not Fit for a Family
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#18 - Not Fit for a Family

Season 11 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/9/2015

Eager to start a family, a couple has become divided over their bungalow's ability to house their next chapter. The ample space outside no longer makes up for the cramped quarters inside. Can David find them a home that combines the gorgeous land they desire outside with the family ready spaces they need inside, or will Hilary show them that their house is ready for their family filled future by reinventing many of its highly debated spaces?

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Charming Catastrophe
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#19 - Charming Catastrophe

Season 11 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/16/2015

After ditching suburban space to join his wife Marci in her charming but tiny home, Matt quickly began feeling buried. Realtor David will work to find them a home that combines the space Matt needs to breathe with the charm artist Marci is so inspired by. Meanwhile, designer Hilary will prove the true potential of their house by redesigning and expanding many of its highly debated spaces.

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Rural Reservations
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#20 - Rural Reservations

Season 11 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/23/2015

Beauty expert Shana and amateur racecar driver Jeremy got married and traded in their downtown condo for a 2,300 square foot rural home. While Jeremy loves the land and roomy garage fit for his racecar, Shana is not so happy in this country cottage. Desperate for a home that combines urban functionality for Shana and car ready space for Jeremy the couple will have to decide, can they love this home again, or will they list it?

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American Dream
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#21 - American Dream

Season 11 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/30/2015

It was an American dream come true for Josmell who was the first in his family to purchase a home after emigrating from Peru. He loves their cozy townhouse while his wife, Carla believes their family's future should include relocating to a much larger house! With the arrival of their daughter, Carla felt the walls of their cramped townhouse closing in and believes that there is nowhere to grow, but out! Josmell is determined to make the house work for their growing family. Will David find them a family ready home with enough space to stretch out or will Hilary expand their outlook by reinventing many of the home's hotly debated spaces.

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On Again, Off Again
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#22 - On Again, Off Again

Season 11 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/6/2015

Professors Dwayne and Hong-An bought this century old home in their twenties. After being on again, off again for over a decade, the duo patched up their relationship but has not been able to mend the issues of their house. Dwayne is tired of the constant to do list and is ready to find a home to raise their daughter, while Hong-An is not ready to part with all their memories. Will David find them a family ready home without the to do list or will Hilary make them fall in love all over again by reinventing many of the home's hotly debated spaces?

Bad News Basement
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#23 - Bad News Basement

Season 11 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/1/2015

Restaurateur Rodolfo and Fitness Expert Greg started renovating a fixer upper near the city with the help of Greg's father. After the completion of the top two floors, work came to a halt as Greg's father suddenly passed away. With an unfinished basement and cramped spaces for their growing parties, Rodolfo feels it is time to cash in on the home's improvement and find a house that is ready to entertain. Greg however is not ready to part with all his father's hard work. Will David find them a home ready for entertaining without the to do list or will Hilary make them fall in love all over again by reinventing many of the home's hotly debated spaces?

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Eat Sleep Laundry
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#24 - Eat Sleep Laundry

Season 11 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/8/2015

Music venue owner, Kevin, purchased this house without his pregnant wife, Nevada, ever walking inside. Now with four kids, Nevada feels the daily frustrations with the functional issues of the home. With an overflow of laundry, kids sharing a room and no garage to store all their items, Nevada is ready to leave the house behind in search for the perfectly functioning family home. Kevin however is determined to make this house work. Will David find them a functioning home without the to do list or will Hilary make them fall in love all over again by reinventing many of the home's hotly debated spaces?

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Country Calling
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#25 - Country Calling

Season 11 - Episode 11 - Aired 6/15/2015

Thomas and Sarah purchased their home near the city in a neighbor close to where Thomas grew up. Thomas loves the location but Sarah feels that the cramped quarters confine her. She wants a more open concept but out in the country. Will David find them a home with wide open spaces or will Hilary make them fall in love all over again by reinventing many of the home's hotly debated areas?

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