The essential episodes of Fixer Upper
Watch these 15 in order and you've got Fixer Upper — each pick states its reason.
- 01
Chip and Joanna show Doug and Lacy three homes in their price point in the expensive Castle Heights neighborhood of Waco. This is an area known for big and to get in, they need to find the Fixer Upper. Once the family chooses, the Gaines design and rebuild their dream home: keeping all the old charm of this classic neighborhood while creating a brand new, upgraded home. Along the way the couple gives tips on how anyone can achieve their own fixer transformation.
- 02
Chip and Joanna Gaines look at three houses with John and Margie Bowman in the McGregor neighborhood just outside of Waco. The Bowmans are excited about returning to their Texas roots after leaving Oklahoma. They're looking for a house with some Texas flair that's not too 'buckaroo' for John and informal enough for Margie. After living in a motel for months, this family of five and their two dogs are anxious to move from suitcase to sanctuary as soon as possible. But as unexpected repairs show up on this fixer upper, it means construction delays for Chip and Jo and a budget-busting ten percent increase for the Bowmans.
- 03
Extra Space for Blended Family
Nearly empty nesters and boomer newlyweds search for a waterfront home for three, but with extra space when all the kids come home for their blended family of nine.
- 04
High School Friend Seeks Fixer
A long-time friend of Jo's returns to Waco hoping to find the perfect fixer-upper for his family.
- 05
A young couple with a baby girl is looking for a family-sized house with 3-4 bedrooms and a playroom/home office. With Chip and Johanna, they tour three homes near Waco, TX, and take one from lackluster to charming.
- 06
A Dog-Loving Couple Searches for Their First Home
Andrew and Brittany are first-time buyers; they're looking for a home with plenty of space for their beloved pooches.
- 07
Chip and Joanna have a longtime friend who has a dream of living in a houseboat on Lake Waco. With an all-in budget of $85,000, the trio tour some of the available options and then face plenty of design challenges as they take on a tight space that, hopefully, floats.
- 08
After being away from Waco, Texas for six years, Will and Lauren return to raise their two daughters in the house of their dreams.
- 09
Austin Couple Finds Waco Charm
Matt and Samantha Hardy are looking to move from Austin to Waco, Texas and buy their first house together.
- 10
New Chapter for Family of Four
After looking at houses for months with no luck, Gayle and Tim Jackson need help to find a new place for their family of four that has four bedrooms and three bathrooms that, ideally, can be renovated within their budget.
- 11
Historic Tudor Style Home for a New Family
Chip and Joanna take on a historical project for Courtney and Joey Scrivano, who are ready to upgrade from their modest loft to a house where they can raise their new baby; the 1927 Tudor home is outdated and lacks a true master suite.
- 12
Chip and Joanna work with the Aguilar family to find a forever home that fits their family of four and reflects their personal style.
- 13
A couple moves from Oregon to Waco, Texas, and enlists Chip and Jo to transform their bland, outdated home.
- 14
Chip and Jo meet up with a friend who is hoping to buy a modern-industrial style loft with a guest bedroom and an office in downtown Waco. After finding the perfect spot, Chip and Jo get to work tackling their first-ever downtown loft apartment.
- 15
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