The WORST episodes of Tiny House Nation
Every episode of Tiny House Nation ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst 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 - 398 Sq. Ft. Stargazers Tiny Dome
Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/7/2017
Sam and Ken just got married and are looking forward to building their first home together. They both want to be mindful of their footprint, and believe going tiny is the way of the future! They've asked John and Zack to come build them a home that's out of this world, but will their requests to shoot for the moon fall flat, or will John and Zack figure out a way to grab at the stars on this one-of-a-kind build?
#2 - 320 Sq. Ft. Tiny Arc
Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/18/2017
David and Conrad are ready to make the move to go tiny, just before they make another move down south to Central Florida. They know they'll have to let go of some personal belongings to make tiny work but there's 29 things they definitely won't be getting rid of and that's their pets. Between the 16 birds, 6 cats, 4 fish, 2 dogs and 1 snake John and Zack will have to come up with a way to make sure every member of this family is comfortable. If they succeed it will be a tiny miracle!
#3 - 340 Sq. Ft. Big Dogs, Tiny House
Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/11/2017
Sean and Kate have decided to embrace their window of opportunity and travel the country before their 1-year-old son Emery starts school. These two both work from home, so they're ready to hit the road and explore, but the only problem is they have 2 big dogs they need to bring with them. They've asked John and Zack to help them create a modern home that's sleeps everyone comfortably, including their big furry friends, and is durable enough to take on some miles. When weight becomes a concern, Zack worries his solution for a portable dog yard will keep this family stationed.
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#4 - 400 Sq. Ft. Amplified Tiny House
Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/4/2017
When Asha and Ryan realized going tiny would be the next big step in their relationship, they figured what better way to bring their dream to life than to call on their longtime friend, Zack for some help. Now John and Zack are tasked with creating a place that helps them build a stronger bond while also inspiring them to continue to grow creatively. With Asha being a professional violinist, and Ryan an Adventure Journalist, will the pressure of fulfilling all their needs and hopes put Zack in way over his head or will this build come out as soundly as they hoped.
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#5 - 700 Sq. Ft. Tiny Recording Studio
Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/25/2017
Award-winning Producer/Rapper Lil Jon has asked John and Zack to come build him a tiny recording studio right in his backyard! He's looking for something completely functional he can record his next big hit in, but his wife Nicole is hoping this tiny house can replicate the style of their big house and also serve as a guest space for their family and friends. John and Zack will have to figure out how to balance the mix in the space without scratching the record.
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#6 - 460 Sq. Ft. Long Journey To Tiny
Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/18/2017
Brock and Nicole may have hit a couple bumps on their road to going tiny, but they're finally ready to make the move! They may be building on our longest trailer yet, but they're still concerned that they won't have enough storage to fit their 4-season needs. Brock is helping with the build and he's asked John and Zack to share their expertise in tiny, and figure out how to create enough clothing storage for their family of four, and two loft spaces that will keep the kids excited about their new tiny home!
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#7 - 380 Sq. Ft. Derby House
Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/11/2017
Scott and Marianne both grew up in horse racing towns and have a deep appreciation for the culture that comes with the sport. They've ask John and Zack to help create a house that will embody the rustic charm they love and include some high-end gadgets to make tiny living feel that much more grand. It's off to the races for John and Zack to keep this build on track!
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#8 - 280 Sq. Ft. Bohemian Tree House
Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/4/2017
Rob and Yvonne may be young but they have some evolved plans for their future and it all starts with going tiny! They've asked John and Zack to help build them a tree house inspired space that resembles their youthful personalities and love for nature mixed with some modern touches and some serious functionality to make this one of our most unique builds yet!
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#9 - 325 Sq. Ft. Texan's Take Tiny House
Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/28/2017
Mark and Nicole are all about living life to the fullest and when these two grab on to an idea they take off and run with it. After spending a couple years in Hawaii these two Texans have made their way back to their home state and are looking forward to being closer to family, and taking the leap into tiny living. But will their dog Oliver be too anxious to make the leap with them or can Zack and John come up with a way to make sure Oliver gets his own tiny paradise?
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#10 - 600 Sq. Ft. Power-Couple's Retreat
Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/21/2017
All-Star Athlete and Hall-of-Famer, Deion Sanders and Executive Producer and Host, Tracey Edmonds are the epitome of a power-couple. Between their work schedules, the traveling, and family members visiting, these two find it nearly impossible to find a place where they can just kick-back, relax and enjoy each other's company. John and Zack have to come up with a serious game plan if they're going to score a touchdown on this tiny build!
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#11 - 330 Sq. Ft. Ever Growing Tiny House
Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/14/2017
Ashleigh and Cody are a young eclectic couple with two very different design styles excited to build their first home together that can hopefully mesh his love for modern, clean lines with her funky bohemian style. In order to keep up with their vegan lifestyles, they've asked John and Zack to create a space where they can grow plants all year long, even in the harsh Wisconsin winters. John and Zack will have to work around some of Cody's preexisting design plans in order to make this build really flourish!
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#12 - 370 Sq. Ft. Triathlete's Tiny Abode
Season 4 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/25/2017
Tommy and Katie are world-class triathletes who are busy competing and traveling the world, but since they've never actually settled into a home of their own, when they're not competing they split their time couch surfing between coasts. They've asked John and Zack to help create their first home and make it a space that gives them both a cozy place to come back to but can still function as a space to train in between competitions. With so much gear and their many prized bikes, John may have to turn this pare down into an Olympic sport if they're ever going to accomplish going tiny!
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#13 - 325 Sq. Ft. Expandable Tiny Cottage
Season 3 - Episode 22 - Aired 10/15/2016
Jay and Jodi built their dream house but soon realized they were spending all their time working to maintain it. Jodi has decided to make a huge leap, and she plans on leaving her job as a pharmacist to be a full-time mom. Their biggest concern is going to be creating a space that is still comfortable for the whole family, while keeping in mind they have a soon-to-be teenage daughter Grace, who would appreciate just a tiny bit of privacy from her younger sisters. John and Zack's biggest challenge will be creating space that brings this family of five closer together.
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#14 - 310 Sq. Ft. Penny's Tiny Playhouse
Season 3 - Episode 21 - Aired 10/8/2016
Tim and Amber are looking to build a tiny house designed to allow their daughter Penny's imagination to run wild. They want a space that is both functional and safe for their bright toddler.
#15 - 230 Sq. Ft. Travel Well House
Season 3 - Episode 20 - Aired 8/27/2016
Allen and Alexa are newlyweds looking to expand their online travel wellness magazine by going tiny. They're looking for a space that combines their love for fitness and travel while still having all the creature comforts of home and then some. They want to hit the road full-time so they can explore the country sharing experiences through their work and have asked John and Zack to help fit it all in one tiny space.
#16 - 240 Sq. Ft. Tiny Ski Lodge
Season 3 - Episode 19 - Aired 8/20/2016
Chris and Tamara absolutely love skiing and snowboarding and are hoping for a modern ski lodge that will let them hit the mountains right from their front door. They've asked John and Zack to help build them a functional space to not only store all their gear, but also maintain it. Thankfully they've got the best guy on the job, but will John be able to manage Zack's big plans for this tiny build.
#17 - 200 Sq. Ft. Family-Friendly House
Season 3 - Episode 18 - Aired 8/13/2016
Adam and Gabrielle want a tiny house that they can raise their growing family in. They're hoping for a space that's not kid-proofed, but instead kid-purposed. With Gabrielle reaching the end of her pregnancy of their second child, the challenge for John and Zack will be coming up with a space that works for everybody before the newest member of the family arrives!
#18 - 300 Sq. Ft. Poker Night House
Season 3 - Episode 17 - Aired 7/30/2016
Michelle and Blake love having their friends over for drinks and some card playing. They've asked John and Zack to help build them a tiny house that not only has space to entertain their friends, but room to keep their two dogs entertained as well. John and Zack will have to figure out how to make it all work without creating a house of cards for themselves.
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#19 - 170 Sq. Ft. Rustic Bike House
Season 3 - Episode 15 - Aired 7/16/2016
Sarah and Tabatha love their life on the farm and want to simplify even more by going tiny. They've asked John and Zack to come help build them a rustic tiny house that can withstand all the dirt and grit of the farm life and keep them warm in the harsh Wisconsin winters. The only challenge is, Zack will have to figure out all that and find a place for a few prized bikes as well.
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#20 - 230 Sq. Ft. Smart House
Season 3 - Episode 14 - Aired 7/9/2016
Kyle and Jennifer are about as tech savy as it gets. They love the contemporary look and have asked John and Zack to build them a tiny house that's completely modern and tricked out with smart gadgets. Now Zack just has to figure out how to get everything connected and working without crossing any wires.
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#21 - 204 Sq. Ft. Mountaineer's Dream Home
Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 6/25/2016
Luke and Tina are avid mountaineer's. They spend a lot of their time rock climbing, ice climbing and extreme backpacking in all kinds of terrain around the world. As you can imagine, they have accumulated a ton of specialty gear for their outdoorsy hobbies. Now these two engineer's have brought John and Zack in to help build them the wood cabin tiny house of their dreams, and figure out exactly how they're going to store all their gear!
#22 - Going Tiny To Make Things Right
Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/20/2019
John and Zack head to Indiana to help a contractor, Jim, repair a broken relationship with his daughter Stephanie by giving her the tiny house of her dreams. Stephanie insists she wants to go tiny, but her large shoe collection and shopaholic ways tell a different story. John and Zack take on the challenge of helping Jim build a high-end mini home so this estranged family can reconnect.
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#24 - Dad's Tiny Homecoming
Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 9/14/2019
John and Zack head to in Jacksonville, Florida, to help Jack, a veteran working two full-time jobs to support his family. 80-hour workweeks mean Jack is always away while his kids are quickly growing up, and he’s hoping that going tiny will lower their bills so he can work less and spend more time with his children. But even though they’re going tiny, the family’s wish list is huge–including a swimming pool–so John and Zack take on the challenge of creating a tiny dream house that will exceed their wildest dreams.
#25 - A Texas-Sized Tiny
Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired 9/7/2019
John and Zack head to Texas to help Ashley and Angel, a couple who are giving up their large house to turn it into a women’s recovery center; but first, they want to move into a tiny house in their backyard. Everything’s bigger in Texas, including homeowners-Angel is 6-foot-6, Ashley’s nearly as tall, and building a tiny house where they can stretch out and get comfortable pushes Zack’s ingenuity to new heights. Can John and Zack build a tiny house where not-so-tiny people can feel at home?