8 of the Most Entertaining Home Improvement TV Shows of All Time

With the expansion of home improvement TV shows over the past couple of decades, there now seems to be something for every project imaginable. So, whether you want to see entrepreneurs flip houses, contractors install aluminum outdoor kitchens, or homeowners make their space more livable, there's probably a TV show out there for you. From "Flip or Flop" to "Property Brothers," this list covers the cream of the crop in home improvement television.

Flip or Flop

Flip or Flop is possibly the most well-known home improvement TV show in the United States. Christina Anstead and Tarek El Moussa first took to the screen in 2013 as a married couple seeking out inferior properties and transforming them into profitable homes. The couple filed for divorce in January 2017 but, luckily for fans, that wasn't the end of "Flip or Flop." Christina and Tarek remained a professional team, and the show will return for its tenth season in 2021.

Fixer Upper

"Fixer Upper" aired its final episode on April 3, 2018, but it remains one of the most-watched home improvement TV shows to ever grace the HGTV network. Chip and Joanna Gaines, a power couple with a home renovation business in Waco, Texas, have been credited with bringing "Farmhouse-chic" interior design into the mainstream. The show ran for five seasons before Chip and Joanna moved onto other projects, like working with A-list celebrities, publishing books, and running their home design empire.

Home Town

This show stars a husband-and-wife team who renovates old homes in Laurel, Mississippi. Ben and Erin Napier travel their small southern town, hunting for old properties that could use a little love. The duo is known for their upcycling skills, which help them make the most of every renovation. "Home Town" premiered in January 2016 and has grown to become the third most popular home improvement TV show in the United States. It's set to return for a fifth season in 2021.

This Old House

This is the oldest TV show on our list, debuting in the late 70s and still going strong in 2020. "This Old House" has had several stars throughout the decades, including the master carpenter, Norm Abram, and the show's landscaping specialists, Roger Cook and Jenn Nawada. The show follows renovation projects involving antiquated properties, and it has produced some spectacular turnarounds. If you like to see old houses that look like they were built for vintage horror flicks being transformed into modern masterworks, then this might be the show for you.

Holmes on Homes

This Canadian home improvement TV show follows Mike Holmes, a general contractor, as he helps homeowners mend the unsatisfactory renovations of hired contractors. The show was released in 2003 and ran for seven seasons, ending in 2008. "Holmes on Homes" would typically begin with a small repair job that would spiral into a much larger project because of unforeseen surprises. The show's popularity allowed Holmes to start the charity organization, "Holmes Foundation," which raises awareness for skilled trades.

Sarah's House

"Sarah's House" is the second Canadian home improvement TV show on this list. The host of the show, Sarah Richardson, is an interior designer who works in Toronto, Ontario. She teams up with her husband, Alexander Young, contractor Vito Colucci, and fellow interior designer Tommy Smythe to purchase unremarkable properties and transform them into valuable, modern homes.

House Hunters

"House Hunters" follows regular people looking for new homes or relocating to new areas. Throughout each episode, the featured individuals, couples, and families must decide whether to buy or rent and whether they should live in an apartment or a house. After they move into their new homes, the crew returns to show viewers what they've done with the place and to explain how the move has impacted their lives.

Property Brothers

This show follows twin brothers, Drew and Jonathan Scott, as they help people find fixer-uppers and transform them into stunning homes. It often features couples who have a deadline to work toward, like a special occasion or the birth of their child. "Property Brothers" is unique in the fact that they use CGI technology to show buyers how the properties could look after renovations. The show debuted in January 2011 and now has an extended agreement with HGTV to continue through 2022.