The WORST episodes of Ugliest House in America
Every episode of Ugliest House in America ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Ugliest House in America!
Retta tours properties that were nominated based on gaudy designs and botched renovations.
#1 - Ugly-Fest in the Southwest
Season 6 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/23/2025
Three ugly homes in the Southwest compete for the chance at a $150,000 makeover by designer Alison Victoria. It's between a large wannabe castle, an extravagant house with no privacy and a round home stuck in the past.
#2 - The West Coast Gets Ugly
Season 8 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/27/2026
Retta's ugly journey continues in the West Coast where four homes compete for a chance at a $150,000 makeover by designer Alison Victoria! It includes a faux Scottish castle, a dome with zero privacy, and a Hollywood house that feels more like a bar.
#3 - The Hideous Midwest
Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/22/2024
Three ugly homes in the Midwest vie for the chance at a $150,000 makeover by designer Alison Victoria. It's between a bird-loving house, a house with too many kitchens and a former party pad that once housed reptiles.
#4 - The Unpleasant Pacific Northwest
Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/22/2024
Three ugly homes in the Pacific Northwest square off for the chance at a $150,000 makeover courtesy of designer Alison Victoria; it's between a house full of mirrors, a giant maze-like octagon and an outdated house full of random decor.
#5 - Southwestern Ugly
Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/29/2024
Three ugly homes in the Southwest battle for the chance at a $150,000 makeover by designer Alison Victoria; it's between a customized nightmare, a cowboy-themed dome under a mountain and a retro house with too many shag carpets.
#6 - A Northern Kind of Ugly
Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/6/2024
Three homes in the Northern Region duke it out for a chance at a $150,000 home makeover from HGTV designer Alison Victoria. It's between a realistic stone castle, a colourful house made out of concrete and a '70s throwback with carpets galore.
#7 - The Nasty Northeast
Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/13/2024
Three ugly homes in the Northeast contend for the chance at a $150,000 makeover by designer Alison Victoria; it's between a house that was once a men's club, a home with an obsession for all things Italian and a crazy place with way too many shelves.
#8 - From Ugly to Glamorous
Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/20/2024
The road trip comes to an end as Retta reveals the winner of Ugliest House in America! Then, the winning house receives a $150,000 renovation from HGTV's Alison Victoria, transforming their once-ugly house into a once-in-a-lifetime dream home.
#9 - Hot Mess Midwest
Season 6 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/2/2025
Three ugly homes in the Midwest duke it out for the chance at a $150,000 makeover by designer Alison Victoria! It's between a concrete cave better suited for children than adults,a former bank and an outdated brick house that looks like a pizza place.
#10 - Great Lakes, Great Ugly
Season 6 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/2/2025
Three ugly homes in the Great Lakes vie for the chance at a $150,000 makeover by designer Alison Victoria! It's between a house that looks like a boat, a home with carpet up the walls and a place that looks like a UFO.
#11 - Monstrous Mid-Atlantic
Season 6 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/9/2025
Three ugly homes in the Mid-Atlantic region battle for the chance at a $150,000 makeover by designer Alison Victoria! It's between a house full of dragons, a home where crazy art has taken over and a gaudy Victorian with a flare for the dramatic.
#12 - New Ugly in New England
Season 6 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/16/2025
Three ugly New England homes contend for a chance at a $150,000 makeover by designer Alison Victoria! It's between a house where art has taken over the walls, a former church with a terrifying hole and a once-glamorous home with a homeowner in denial.
#13 - Midwest Hunt for Ugly
Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/7/2023
Three ugly homes in the Midwest square off for the chance to win a $150,000 makeover, courtesy of HGTV's design guru Alison Victoria! It's between a bird-themed house, a turtle-shaped dome and a house that's been half updated and half left for dead.
#14 - An Ugly Glow-Up
Season 6 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/30/2025
The ugly journey comes to an end as Retta reveals the winner of Ugliest House in America. Then, the winning house receives a $150,000 renovation from HGTV's Alison Victoria, transforming their once-ugly house into a once-in-a-lifetime dream home.
#15 - Great Plains, Greater Ugly
Season 7 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/7/2026
Retta begins her quest to find ugly as three homes in the Great Plains region vie for a $150,000 makeover by designer Alison Victoria! It's between a house with off-the-wall decor, a home that looks like a dog, and a house with light switches galore.
#16 - The Midwest Brings the Ugly
Season 7 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/7/2026
Retta's quest to find ugly continues as three homes in the Midwest compete for a $150,000 makeover by designer Alison Victoria! It's between a bizarre castle-like home, a Victorian house with glitter gone wild, and a gaudy home that's a marvel of marble.
#17 - The Ugliest of the Ozark
Season 7 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/14/2026
Retta's quest to find ugly continues as three homes in the Ozark region contend for a $150,000 makeover by designer Alison Victoria! It's between a bizarre home with ditches, a wild house adorned with animals, and an ornate chalet that's dripping in ugly.
#18 - Big Ugly in the Big East
Season 7 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/21/2026
Retta's adventure to find ugly brings her to the Big East where three homes duke it out for a $150,000 makeover by designer Alison Victoria! It's between a house that's a wooden maze, an off-the-grid mishmash, and an outdated home with a big legacy.
#19 - The Southwest Ugly Quest
Season 7 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/28/2026
Retta concludes her epic adventure as three ugly homes in the Southwest battle for a $150,000 makeover by designer Alison Victoria! It's between a confused castle, an angular house with chicken roommates, and a DIY disaster.
#20 - Ugly Eyesore to Dazzling Dream Home
Season 7 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/4/2026
The ugly quest comes to an end as Retta reveals the winner of Ugliest House in America! Then, the winning house receives a $150,000 renovation from HGTV's Alison Victoria, transforming their once-ugly house into a once-in-a-lifetime dream home.
#21 - The Ugliest of the Frontier
Season 8 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/20/2026
#22 - A Storm of Ugly in the Sunshine State
Season 8 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/3/2026
Retta's quest for ugly brings her to the Sunshine State, where three homes contend for a chance at a $150,000 makeover by designer Alison Victoria! It includes a moody Miami mosaic mess, and a dome home where the carpet has seen better days.
#23 - An Ugly Mess in the Midwest
Season 8 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/10/2026
Retta's journey to find ugly continues in the Midwest where four homes duke it out for a chance at a $150,000 makeover by designer Alison Victoria! It includes a zombie doomsday castle, a flamingo-adorned lair, and a texxxxtured carpeted dwelling.
#24 - The Ugliest of the North
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/1/2023
Ugly homes in the North vie for a chance at $150,000 makeover from designer Alison Victoria; from a terrifying Mardi Gras-inspired house to an Earth-home fit for a hobbit, only one of the three will move on to the finals.
#25 - Finding More Ugly in the South
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/4/2022
Retta is off to the Southeast to check out the ugly home competition; Retta explores a sardine can house with more than one snake problem, a property with a questionable past and a home that looks like a vintage bank.