The BEST episodes of Tiny House Nation
Every episode of Tiny House Nation ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Tiny House Nation!
Tiny House Nation follows renovation experts and hosts John Weisbarth and Zack Giffin as they travel across America to show off ingenious small spaces and the inventive people who live in them. Along the way, they also help families design and construct their own mini-dream homes in spaces no larger than 300 square feet. From a micro-apartment in New York City to a caboose car-turned-home in Montana to a micro-sized mobile home for road tripping, this series celebrates the exploding movement of tiny homes. From pricey to budget-friendly, Tiny House Nation is not a typical design show but one that proves size doesn’t always matter – it’s creativity that counts.
#1 - 300 Sq. Ft. Retro Garage House
Season 3 - Episode 16 - Aired 7/23/2016
Jose's work with the military has had him and his family relocating to different cities every few years. Now that he's getting ready to retire, Stacy and Jose want a tiny house that they can call home and watch their two young daughters grow up in. John and Zack's mission will be figuring out how to find balance between Stacy's love for retro while giving Jose a man cave to work on cars in, and of course a room for the most precious cargo of all, their little girls. John and Zack will have some serious marching orders to face on this build.
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#2 - 280 Sq. Ft. Survival House
Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 6/11/2016
Jared and Vanessa share a mutual love of food and the outdoors. While Vanessa cooks up fresh meals with her prized gadgets, Jared has accumulated a ton of survival gear through his work with the military. They both love to grill and grow their own herbs and produce. They've asked John and Zack to help them pare down to the essentials and build them a house on wheels that has everything they need to survive.
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#3 - Tiny Times Two
Season 5 - Episode 14 - Aired 9/28/2019
John and Zack head to Texas to help a family rebuild after losing their dream home in a fire. But Deanna and her sons are used to living large, so she wants to build two tiny homes: one for herself and her nine year old, and another for her teenage son.
#4 - A Firefighter Rebuilds
Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/31/2019
John and Zack head west to Sonoma County, CA to help volunteer firefighter, Scott and his wife Xanthie build a home to replace the one they lost in the Northern California wildfires of 2017. The stakes are high as John and Zack try and complete a dream tiny house that will keep our homeowners in the community they cherish.
#5 - 240 Sq. Ft. Country Meets City House
Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 6/18/2016
Chaz is country boy and Crystal a city gal proving to be a perfect example of "opposites attract". It becomes even more evident when they ask John and Zack to build them a tiny house that has both a rustic country feel with some modern accents and amenities. With two completely different aesthetics to consider, Zack and John will have to figure out how to balance out the decor and deliver on giving them two completely separate spaces to lounge out in, all in only 240 square feet!
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#6 - Tiny Forever After
Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/13/2019
John and Zack take on a rescue mission in Atlanta, Georgia for Peter and Elizabeth, a couple that is attempting to build their own tiny house. Not only is the couple struggling to finish construction, they are about to get married, change jobs and move to Maine all in a month’s time. John and Zack have their work cut out for them–having to complete the home and teach Peter and Elizabeth how to live in tiny harmony before they say, “I do.”
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#7 - 150 Sq. Ft. Mobile Bachelor Pad
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/3/2014
A young bachelor from Massachusetts builds a 150 sq. foot mobile Tiny House with New England charm on the outside and modern technology on the inside. Our guys decide to test this young man's readiness by making him live in tiny house that's just 93 sq. ft. while Zack builds his miniscule bachelor pad.
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#8 - 180 Sq. Ft. Tiny Lighthouse
Season 2 - Episode 14 - Aired 7/22/2015
Together since 17 and married in 2013, Lauren and Liam want their already small life to become even smaller by building a nautically inspired tiny house. After a long stressful day teaching students via the family owned business, Grand Prix Driving School, the couple prioritizes space and downtime. With Liam's extensive movie collection and Lauren's overflowing bookcase, the two want to be able to enjoy their private time, separately. Our challenge is to create a dual-purpose "nook" that works as a library for Lauren and a movie theater for Liam. An additional challenge would be to make the design of the ultra tiny home inspired by Cape Cod Lighthouses by including a small version of one. Being that this is the first tiny home on "the cape" Lauren and Liam look forward to being a novelty while still blending into their surroundings.
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#9 - 340 Sq. Ft. Solar Powered Studio
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/20/2015
Phillise and her toddler boys want a tiny eco-friendly house. They are committed to living off grid and the house is passively designed to take advantage of the California sun. The build has Zack seeing double--this house is built on two tiny house trailers! And John encounters tough tiny house critics in Phillise's family. Can he win them over before Phillise moves in?
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#10 - 400 Sq. Ft. Wine Tasting House
Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/4/2015
Aaron and Meredith and their two dogs just packed up everything and moved to Austin, TX in hopes of expanding their winery business. They're looking for a tiny house that fits right in with the unique appeal of the local scene and keeps them close to the business. Zack's challenge is going to be creating a bohemian space that not only impresses our homeowners but transforms to accommodate for the clientele they plan to host.
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#11 - 350 Sq. Ft. Outdoor Adventure House
Season 2 - Episode 17 - Aired 8/22/2015
The Setliff's are looking to escape the fast pace of their city life, leave all their electronic devices behind, and build a tiny house that can serve as their weekend getaway. Zack and John's biggest challenge will be packing enough into the house to keep the two young boys entertained.
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#12 - 207 Sq. Ft. Minnesota Prairie Cottage
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/10/2014
A Minnesota couple builds a 207 sq. foot mobile prairie cottage for their family of four. They need a classroom for home schooling their two small kids, and they want to connect the two bedroom lofts with a catwalk. But most important of all, our hosts John and Zack have to deliver a dream home that can withstand the harsh Minnesota winters.
#13 - 330 Sq. Ft. Tick-Tock Tiny
Season 4 - Episode 16 - Aired 5/27/2017
Damon and Kaylie know better than anyone just how precious time can be. After years apart the two rekindled their high-school romance and found themselves head-over-heels all over again. Just when they thought life was good, Damon suffered an unexpected stroke leaving Kaylie to not only care for him, but step up and be the family's only financial contributor. Now that the two have got back on their feet they're ready for their family to make the next big step and go tiny. John and Zack's biggest challenge will be creating a home that not only covers the basics, but can hopefully stop time for this well deserving family.
#14 - 340 Sq. Ft. Pioneer House
Season 2 - Episode 18 - Aired 8/29/2015
The Graham's are gearing up to make a major move across the country and begin their next adventure as a family. They're looking for a craftsman style tiny house that's going to hold up against the brutal winters they will soon face and that packs enough functionality for the whole family. Zack and John's biggest challenge will be fitting it all, and the family in less than 350 square feet!
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#15 - 180 Sq. Ft. Backpack House
Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 7/29/2015
Justin and Melissa are teachers who hope to give inner city kids a chance to learn about nature through their business InspireOut. They want a home that can connect them with the outdoors and serve as a base for the business.
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#16 - 300 Sq. Ft. His n' Hers House
Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 7/13/2015
Kelsey and Matt have been friends and roommates for several years now. Recently, the two broke the cardinal rule: don't date your housemate. With all going well so far, they've decided to take the next big step in their relationship--building a tiny house. However, just because the quarters are about to get closer doesn't mean Kelsey and Matt are ready to share a room. Our challenge is to build a tiny house that still provides ample privacy for these two techy best friends turned lovebirds as their romance evolves. Other challenges include a separate sink and vanity areas, a video picture wall to showcase the couple's adventures, and ports for iPads and other devices throughout the house.
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#17 - 400 Sq. Ft. Vacation House
Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 5/25/2015
This close-knit family is looking for a tiny home to do some extended stay vacationing in. They've asked John and Zack to build them a high-tech tiny home that they can monitor from afar to check weather conditions in the long winter months. Zack's challenge will be building a tiny space that meets all their high tech needs, stores some of their winter gear, and brings the family closer together.
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#18 - 480 Sq. Ft. Gothic Castle House
Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 5/18/2015
The musical Rempis family wants a gothic tiny house but while Cally and Steve love horror films and gothic style, daughter Miura loves pastels and pearls. John and Zack must build a tiny house that fits their differing tastes.
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#19 - 224 Sq. Ft. Entertaining Abode
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/26/2015
Josh and Shelley are a young couple in Northern California who own a moving and hauling business. They love to entertain friends and serve their famous specialty cocktails at home. They don't want the party to end in the tiny house. They bring in John and Zack to build them a transformative tiny house with an indoor/outdoor entertaining space that the couple can use all year long.
#20 - 275 Sq. Ft. Nomad's Nest
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/19/2015
Jeremy and Lindsay have traveled the world and they are finally ready to settle down--in a tiny house! Lindsay is a fantastic baker who needs functional kitchen space. Jeremy is 6'5", will he even fit in a tiny house? Plus they have a collection of sentimental travel mementos they aren't willing to part with. With a limited budget and the goal of fitting a king sized bed into the bedroom, John and Zack have a big challenge ahead of them.
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#21 - 204 Sq. Ft. Climbing Gym
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/5/2015
Vince and Sam work hard and play harder. They love to rock climb and go hiking with their dog; they want a tiny house that fits their fun-loving lifestyle. But Sam is a medical student so she needs her own quiet study space too. John and Zack must blend this couple's active and studious sides, designing a very unique tiny house.
#22 - 192 Sq. Ft. Launch Pad
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 12/29/2014
Brian is a thrill seeking bachelor in Trenton, GA. A hang gliding enthusiast, Brian spends most of his time in the sky. He wants a tiny house on the ground so he can continue to pursue his passions. Brian has started the build on his own, but enlists the help of John and Zack to take the design to the next level.
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#23 - 264 Sq. Ft. Honeymoon Suite
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 12/22/2014
A Little Rock couple builds a 264 sq. foot mobile honeymoon pad as they prepare to get married and hit the road as traveling nurses. They want plenty of storage space so they have room for their wedding gifts, and they want a large kitchen so they can cook some homemade meals. But most important of all, our hosts John and Zack have to deliver a dream home that can bring these almost newlyweds together in a small space.
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#24 - 493 Sq. Ft. Vermont Chalet
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/20/2014
A Vermont family builds 493 sq. foot Tiny House in their driveway. But they need a home that will work for 3 adults--Mom, Dad, and college-aged daughter--and they're arguing over how to divvy up the bedroom space. So our hosts John and Zack have to figure out how to divide and conquer the space with an innovative closet design.
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#25 - 220 Sq. Ft. Bohemian Escape
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/30/2014
A young Cleveland couple builds 220 sq. foot Tiny House on a trailer so they can travel for work. But they have some crazy demands for the space--like a recording studio and a quilting area. So our hosts John and Zack have to figure out a way to fit several rooms into this tiny trailer.