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.

Last Updated: 3/29/2025Network: Channel 4Status: Continuing

7.20

10 votes

#1 - 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.

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7.25

4 votes

#2 - 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?

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7.25

16 votes

#3 - 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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7.33

6 votes

#4 - 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.

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7.67

3 votes

#5 - 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.

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7.67

3 votes

#6 - 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.

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7.67

3 votes

#7 - 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?

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7.67

3 votes

#8 - Episode 2

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/18/2021

Cheeky Jack Russell Rocco seeks a new home. Jess wants unconditional love after a recent break-up. Is Staffordshire bull terrier Gloria just the kind of buddy she needs right now?

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7.89

9 votes

#9 - 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?

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7.89

9 votes

#10 - 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.

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7.91

11 votes

#11 - 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?

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8.00

3 votes

#12 - Episode 5

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/21/2024

Can a leggy lurcher help two sisters extend their family? An abandoned Staffie Cross needs a boost. And a retired air steward prepares for take-off with a very exuberant cockapoo.

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8.00

8 votes

#13 - Episode 3

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/20/2022

Polo the playful Staffie tries to woo Nicole and her husband Sam. Pim thinks that Dexter the beagle is as stubborn as his wife! And are two chihuahuas better than one husky?

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8.00

6 votes

#14 - 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?

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8.00

3 votes

#15 - 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?

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8.00

4 votes

#16 - 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?

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8.11

9 votes

#17 - 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.

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8.14

7 votes

#18 - 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.

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8.17

6 votes

#19 - Episode 6

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/9/2023

Regal bassett hound Duchess is back on a charm offensive. Loveable goofball Peaches sends Jane and Alan into a spin. And old timer Hettie proves to a family she's really young at heart.

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8.17

6 votes

#20 - Episode 2

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/12/2019

A two-year-old Pomeranian called Bear arrives at the centre, rescued from a life spent caged on a puppy farm. Can Bear learn to trust again and win the hearts of a family looking for a dog? Meanwhile, Knobby the Chihuahua puppy tries to charm his way into the affections and home of couple Alex and Kier.

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8.20

5 votes

#21 - 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?

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8.20

5 votes

#22 - Episode 3

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/25/2021

Rohan meets Patterdale terrier puppy Friday. But is Friday just a bit too enthusiastic for the nine-year-old? And is Grant the stray westie's luck set to change with Casper and Sid?

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8.22

9 votes

#23 - Episode 4

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/27/2022

It's puppy-tastic time as nine-year-old Kiya has the best job ever, choosing a new friend from a litter of tiny cockerpoos. And can Wingnut the chihuahua convince 16-year-old Jacob his breed are cool?

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8.25

8 votes

#24 - Episode 7

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/17/2019

Poodle cross Wally is struggling to find a forever home, having spent a year in the centre during which time he has had four unsuccessful attempts. But the staff remain confident someone will come along who is able to handle his tricky behaviour. Meanwhile, bichon frise Bruce is looking for a quiet home and a comfy lap. Will he find that with Janet from Sheffield, who wants a well-behaved dog to keep her company after the death of her husband?

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8.25

4 votes

#25 - Episode 6

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/28/2024

A bearded collie called Rexy Cutie Pie meets 10-year-old Kristopher and family. And can furry siblings Benji and Phoebe convince a retired nurse that two dogs is better than one?

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