The BEST episodes of Home Town

Every episode of Home Town ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Home Town!

Erin and Ben Napier love their small Mississippi hometown, especially the old historical houses. Using found materials and old textiles, they're keeping the character of these classic homes but giving them modern and affordable updates. From Erin's imaginative hand sketches to Ben's custom handiwork, this couple is bringing homes back to life and making sure their small town's future is as bright as its past.

Last Updated: 5/2/2024Network: HGTVStatus: Continuing
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Sweet Home Laurel
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8.65
37 votes

#1 - Sweet Home Laurel

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/4/2019

A Laurel, MS, native is ready to plant roots in the place her family has called home for generations. With her all-in budget of $100,000, Erin and Ben create a beautiful transformation that includes a quaint home office and a master bedroom and bathroom fit for a queen.

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Country Singer Moves From The Big City to a Small Town
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8.64
11 votes

#2 - Country Singer Moves From The Big City to a Small Town

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 11/8/2017

After living in Nashville for the last 15 years, this country music singer is looking to put down roots in small town Mississippi. She has set her budget and has provided Ben and Erin with a wish list that includes a historic home with a space for entertaining and a spa-like master bath. She's presented with two homes: a classic craftsman bungalow with a large but rough backyard and a large dated house with no kitchen. Ben and Erin deliver a stunning home that includes a manicured outdoor entertainment space and a luxury spa master bath.

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The Clock Starts Now
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8.64
22 votes

#3 - The Clock Starts Now

Season 7 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/26/2023

A couple looking for a fresh start decides that Laurel is the perfect spot, but they want to move in their new place before Christmas. Ben and Erin present them with two homes that need some work, and they have just five weeks to complete their selection.

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Small Town Charm
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8.60
15 votes

#4 - Small Town Charm

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/1/2017

Ben and Erin create a charming European-style home for a military couple.

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An Old Familiar Place
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8.42
33 votes

#5 - An Old Familiar Place

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/11/2019

After being away for 30 years, a woman dreams of retiring in the small town where she has fond memories of her childhood. With her all-in budget of $120,000, Erin designs an elegant, airy home while Ben creates some unique builds including a laundry chute and a custom screen door.

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Homecoming
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8.42
12 votes

#6 - Homecoming

Season 8 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/21/2024

Jones College has a special place in Ben and Erin's hearts, and now they've been asked to restore The Old President's House. It's a team effort as students, past and present, step in to help make this house feel less institutional and more like a home.

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Wood, Brick and Clay
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8.40
15 votes

#7 - Wood, Brick and Clay

Season 7 - Episode 16 - Aired 4/2/2023

A young graphic designer in love with midcentury design looks to buy her first home. Ben and Erin present two options that will satisfy her love of natural elements, and Erin is determined to make every inch of the house feel as creative as its owner.

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New-Stalgic Restoration
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8.40
15 votes

#8 - New-Stalgic Restoration

Season 7 - Episode 17 - Aired 4/9/2023

Three siblings return to Laurel to find a place large enough to accommodate all their families while visiting their dad. Ben and Erin present them with a historic Victorian that's right in town and a country cabin that boasts six acres and a pond.

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Everything Can Be Restored
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8.36
11 votes

#9 - Everything Can Be Restored

Season 8 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/28/2024

A woman has completely turned her life around and looks to begin a new chapter with buying her first house. Ben and Erin create a home for her and her son with a big front porch and a laundry room, a luxury she's never had.

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Retreat Yourself
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8.36
28 votes

#10 - Retreat Yourself

Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/21/2021

Angie took a huge leap of faith when she quit her New York job to work as a producer on Home Town. After falling in love with Laurel, Mississippi, she's ready to make it her permanent address, and Ben and Erin help their boss find her dream home.

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A Solid Foundation
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8.36
14 votes

#11 - A Solid Foundation

Season 7 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/8/2023

After facing tough times, a young family is ready to plant roots and be part of the vibrant community of Laurel. Ben and Erin show them two houses in two very different neighborhoods, one in the country and a larger place in the city.

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From Windy City To City Beautiful
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8.35
17 votes

#12 - From Windy City To City Beautiful

Season 7 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/15/2023

After living on the outskirts of Chicago for the last 30 years, a couple looks to return to his Mississippi roots for a quieter life. Ben and Erin present them with two houses, and one has something special that Erin thinks they won't be able to resist.

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Inspired by the Sea
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8.33
36 votes

#13 - Inspired by the Sea

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/10/2020

A woman who has been renting for years is ready to buy a home, and her wish list includes a master bathroom with a big bathtub. Ben and Erin capitalize on the charm of the house and design a Nantucket-inspired kitchen and a stunning master suite.

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Restoring a Craftsman
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8.32
31 votes

#14 - Restoring a Craftsman

Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/17/2020

A couple from Alabama is excited to settle down in a small town for the next phase of their lives. Ben and Erin help them choose a forever home and give it a historic renovation complete with a gorgeous master suite, custom kitchen and screened-in porch.

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Everybody Wants a Porch
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8.31
39 votes

#15 - Everybody Wants a Porch

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/21/2019

A couple moves from Arizona to Mississippi in search of a slower pace of life and their forever home. They have an all-in budget of $250,000 and a wish list that includes a home with historic Southern architecture and a spacious kitchen. Ben and Erin inject their new home with a deluxe kitchen, a classic Southern Mississippi porch and find unique ways to highlight the original architecture.

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Family Values
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8.31
26 votes

#16 - Family Values

Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired 4/11/2021

Ben’s baby brother Jesse and his wife Lauren are buying their first house, and the Napiers are there to guide them every step of the way. Using their love of eclectic style and bold colors, Ben and Erin create a fun-filled home ready for new memories.

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Woodland Wonderland
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8.29
28 votes

#17 - Woodland Wonderland

Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/7/2021

Ben and Erin mix natural whimsy and Southern charm for a storybook home.

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The Buzzard's Roost
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8.29
14 votes

#18 - The Buzzard's Roost

Season 7 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/22/2023

A young entrepreneur wants to bring the tradition of hotels, bars and entertainment back to downtown Laurel with a four-bedroom boutique inn. Ben and Erin look to create an experience like no other, and it's one of their most ambitious projects yet.

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A House for Mom and Dad
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8.29
21 votes

#19 - A House for Mom and Dad

Season 6 - Episode 11 - Aired 4/3/2022

A couple is looking to set her parents and grandmother up in style with a renovated home in Laurel; Ben and Erin will have to find a property where they can design a perfect porch for Dad, a nice bathroom for Mom and a private suite for Grandma.

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The Cafe House
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8.26
23 votes

#20 - The Cafe House

Season 4 - Episode 15 - Aired 6/1/2020

Young restaurateur brothers want to open a cafe near downtown with an apartment on the property. Ben and Erin give their choice a functioning cafe kitchen, beautiful cafe dining rooms and an incredibly efficient home.

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A Southern Dream
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8.25
16 votes

#21 - A Southern Dream

Season 4 - Episode 13 - Aired 4/6/2020

A woman inherits her mom's house after she passes away, but it's far too small for her growing family. Ben and Erin come up with an ambitious plan to double the size of the house, adding a master suite and two additional bedrooms upstairs.

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Architect's Linear Loft
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8.25
20 votes

#22 - Architect's Linear Loft

Season 6 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/27/2022

An architect is looking to expand his business, so he's headed downtown to find the perfect combination of work and living space; Ben and Erin show him two buildings with plenty of room and opportunity for both a growing business and his Great Dane.

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From Show Goats to Show Stopper
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8.25
16 votes

#23 - From Show Goats to Show Stopper

Season 8 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/4/2024

A couple who are longtime Laurel business owners recently purchased a historic building downtown, and they want to convert the upper level into their residence. Ben and Erin are tasked with turning a gymnasium-like space into a luxurious downtown loft.

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A House with History
star
8.24
25 votes

#24 - A House with History

Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/23/2020

Jay and Rhonda are professors interested in historic preservation, and now they're looking for an old home of their own. Erin and Ben revive a 1920s craftsman cottage that stays true to its character, including original woodwork.

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The Zen Room
star
8.24
21 votes

#25 - The Zen Room

Season 6 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/6/2022

A couple who wants to settle in Laurel and never move again is looking for a home with a zen-style room for relaxation and a porch for entertaining. Ben and Erin set out to create a Mexican-inspired home that will check everything off their wish list.

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