The WORST episodes of The Dog House
Every episode of The Dog House ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of The Dog House!
The dog dating show where people and dogs are matched and - hopefully - fall in love.
#1 - Episode 6
Season 9 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/20/2026
Twelve-year-old Ruby-Rose is ready to move up from dog sitting to a dog of her own. Could Georgie the cheeky Yorkie be the one? And will ex-cabbie Danny give Bella the collie a lift?
#2 - Episode 5
Season 9 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/13/2026
The kennel takes a shot on Bulut, a wary stray Malinois who showed up in the middle of the night. Can Bailey the cocker spaniel meet expectations? And is it second time lucky for Moose the Staffy?
#3 - Episode 4
Season 9 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/6/2026
Puppies Poppy and Fizz struggle to get to grips with kennel life and may need to be separated if they hope to find a new home. And is Moose the Staffy more dog than most families can handle?
#4 - Episode 1
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/5/2019
In the first episode, a terrified terrier known as Tiny arrives after his owner of five years is taken into care, while child-friendly Daisy, a Cairn terrier, is the only one of Wood Green's charges deemed gentle enough for the Kerry family from Peterborough.
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#5 - Episode 5
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/3/2019
Curious four-month-old terrier puppies Bobo and Lenny start scouting out their new surroundings at the centre. The brother and sister are completely different in looks and personality, but both need a forever home. Meanwhile, the staff bring together 82-year-old Alan and lhasa apso Ruby, both of whom are looking for comfort after losing a loved one.
#6 - Episode 9
Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/6/2021
Zoe is the friendliest beagle. Do Venessa and her son Jacob fall for Zoe's charms? Stanley the Staffie meets dog-mad Linda and Richard. Is Ellie the chihuahua fluffy enough for Dexter and Aaron?
#7 - Episode 6
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/15/2021
Dave the three-legged Labrador is looking for a new best friend. Lively setter poodle Obi is a bundle of joy and chaos and could be just what Mike and Tracey need in their lives.
#9 - Episode 8
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/29/2021
Gold-winning Olympic cyclist Victoria Pendleton visits Wood Green to find a dog she can co-parent with her mum. And lovebirds Shai and Orin meet Polo the lurcher.
#10 - Episode 4
Season 7 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/20/2025
A family of three dogs are split up to increase their chance of finding a forever home. But nervous Annie sticks close to more confident Ruby; will someone take them on as a pair?
#11 - Episode 7
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/22/2021
Lexi seeks a bedtime buddy. Jasmine wants a pooch now her twin sister's leaving for uni. And a rare cross of lurcher and old English sheepdog helps a priest find his inner silliness.
#13 - Episode 1
Season 8 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/28/2025
The dog dating show returns as enthusiastic French bulldog Spud bursts into the pen. But is loveable Spud more dog than most owners are looking for?
#14 - Episode 5
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/3/2022
It's a battle of the cutest as two puppies vie for the affections of Sonia and Andy and their two girls. And things are looking up for lurcher Manuel when he meets Luke and Kath.
#15 - Episode 6
Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/10/2022
Harry the saluki puppy does the cutest kangaroo jumps. But is he the perfect pooch for Charlie and Ali? And can Nancy the Staffie woo the Friend family with a game of fetch?
#18 - Episode 7
Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/16/2023
Hurricane the husky meets Peaches the excitable lurcher. And Rosie the live-wire Jack Russell chases butterflies, cats, and now it's 10-year-old Mitchell. Is her need for speed a bit too much?
#19 - Episode 5
Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/2/2023
Albie the Jack Russell puppy has a second chance of a home with 10-year-old George. And a mistreated lurcher called Sam is in need of some home comforts. Will visitors see past his size?
#20 - Episode 4
Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/26/2023
An American Bulldog called 'Buddy the clown' throws his weight around with brave couple Katie and James. Terrier Tiddles enjoys a makeover. And does Jacks the Jack Russell have small dog syndrome?
#21 - Episode 7
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/17/2022
It's double trouble as Poppy and Bron seek a home with room for both. And will fine artist Ron agree that looks aren't everything after meeting mongrel Margaux?
#23 - Episode 4
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/1/2021
Eleven-year-old Pharaoh is thrilled to meet his dream dog, Gizmo the pug. And could it be third time lucky for Rocco, the bounciest Jack Russell, with the adventurous Job family?
#24 - Episode 6
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/10/2019
Nervous young labrador Loki arrives at the centre, and soon meets seasoned dog owner Sharron, a Royal Navy nurse. But will a recent injury prevent her from taking him in? Small terrier Midnight is also looking for a forever home, although when he is introduced to a couple dealing with the pain of not being able to have children, he only has eyes for one of them.
#25 - Episode 7
Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/4/2024
An 11-year-old terrier cross arrives at Woodgreen shellshocked from the loss of her lifelong companion. And Tasmin from London is about to go on a whirlwind romance.