The WORST episodes of Home Town
Every episode of Home Town ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst 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.
#1 - A Drop of Sunshine
Season 7 - Episode 10 - Aired 2/19/2023
California transplants look for a simpler small-town feel in Laurel and they're hoping to find a house with architectural charm. Ben and Erin present them with two home options, and the one they choose gives Erin a few design surprises along the way.
#2 - Banquette Dreams
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/8/2018
Virginia newlyweds look for a new place to call home in Mississippi. They have an all-in budget and a wish list that includes a banquette, a master bedroom and a spacious front porch. After showing the couple two houses, Ben and Erin begin work creating a warm, welcoming cottage with never-before-seen porch swings and a beautiful kitchen banquette that reminds the happy couple of home.
Watch Now:Apple TV#3 - One Space at a Time
Season 6 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/16/2022
The city inspector who works with Ben and Erin has a $60,000 reno budget but is in need of some design help. The Napiers pitch two different plans, leaving her to decide if she wants to overhaul the kitchen and living room or create a private main suite.
#4 - Some Like It Hot
Season 8 - Episode 14 - Aired 4/14/2024
A New Jersey couple looks to relocate to Laurel for the small-town vibes they've always dreamed of. They've never had a laundry room or a dining room before, so Ben and Erin present them two options with plenty of room for everything on their wish list.
#5 - A Modern Millennial Makeover
Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/18/2019
An engaged couple is ready to buy a home of their own so they can start the next chapter in their lives together. With the help of their families, they have an all-in budget and a wish list that includes a master bathroom with a soaking tub and a place where they can read and study. After helping the couple find the perfect home, Ben and Erin give the home a colorful millennial makeover that includes a charming book nook and stunning master suite.
Watch Now:Apple TV#6 - Home Away From Home
Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/2/2020
A couple wants a vacation home that's big enough to entertain but manageable to maintain. After showing them a 1920s cottage and a 1912 Craftsman, Ben and Erin create the perfect getaway for them with a large chef's kitchen.
#7 - Blue Heaven
Season 7 - Episode 11 - Aired 2/26/2023
A retired father of six looks for the perfect place in Laurel where all his kids can come together for more quality time. He's looking for a particular blue and white color palette, and his decision between two houses takes Ben and Erin by surprise!
#8 - Sweet Tea Dreams
Season 6 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/6/2022
A couple of tea farmers want to turn their historic, sixth-generation farmhouse into an event space. Ben and Erin take on the challenge of renovating this century-old residence into an indoor/outdoor party venue that will welcome people from all over.
#9 - Small Town Life for a Growing Family
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/25/2017
A Chicago woman moves her family from the big city to a small town in Mississippi. She's looking for a family-friendly house for her kids and future grandchild with room to entertain and a private oasis for herself. With a comfortable budget, Ben and Erin show her two homes: one with an unwelcoming exterior and an interior that's a bit dated, and another home that's smaller with very little character. Despite the limitations, Ben and Erin overcome their obstacles and wow the family with the home of their dreams.
#10 - Wraparound Porch
Season 6 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/13/2022
In preparation for future grandchildren, a couple is looking for a big, historic home with a wraparound porch and shower room. Ben and Erin face annoying plumbing reroutes and termite damage to turn a problem-filled property into their dream home.
#11 - Closer to Mom
Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/21/2021
A New Orleans couple looks for a vacation home to be closer to her mom, and the ideal house needs space for hosting crawfish boils; Ben and Erin transform a dated home into a modern oasis, complete with two kitchens and a pool.
Watch Now:Apple TV
#13 - Old World, New Build
Season 8 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/17/2024
Newlyweds look to upgrade from their tiny house to an older home located on gifted family property. And in a first for Ben and Erin, they decide to bulldoze the place and design a brand-new build tailored to their eclectic, English apothecary style.
Watch Now:Amazon
#14 - Big Renovation in a Small Town
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/30/2017
Ben and Erin help Ross and Laura find their small town dream home with a friendly porch and a space for Laura's growing pottery business. Ben and Erin restore the couple's chosen home full of family treasures to look like it was decorated over time.
Watch Now:Amazon#15 - There's Just Something About a Porch
Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/16/2020
A couple is looking for a historic home in the country with a porch and plenty of green space. Ben and Erin transform their new home into a classic, dogtrot-style house full of historic charm and Southern touches.
Watch Now:Amazon
#17 - English Country Cottage
Season 8 - Episode 15 - Aired 4/21/2024
A single mom who grew up in New York wants to give her two kids a cozy place like the one she grew up in. Ben and Erin present a home with a huge fireplace that instantly gives warmth and a house on two acres that evokes childhood memories.
Watch Now:Amazon
#18 - Mediterranean Vibes
Season 8 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/31/2024
A couple with an appreciation for character homes are looking for something unique with an outdoor kitchen and a pottery studio. Ben and Erin present a more traditional home set across from a park and a ranch-style house with an impressive garden room.
Watch Now:Amazon#19 - Move It or Lose It?
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/12/2018
Robyn and Cassidy want to move Robyn's great-grandmother's house to a new plot of land, but Ben and Erin are skeptical that the home could survive the move. With a budget of $100,000, Ben and Erin transform a cozy cottage in town into a dream home to present the couple with a safer option.
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
#20 - Rustic Renovation
Season 8 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/10/2024
A couple recently decided to move back to their roots in Laurel and they're looking for a home with a big lot for outdoor living. Ben and Erin show them a rancher that fits their love of modern rustic design and a home with an enticing in-ground pool.
Watch Now:Amazon#21 - Bones and Bugs
Season 6 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/2/2022
A couple is trading in their small apartment in a big city for a big house in a small town. Ben and Erin work to find them a home that blends a love of eclectic colour with a need for simplicity and has a space to showcase an unusual collection!
Watch Now:Amazon#22 - A House With History
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/6/2017
Will, Courtney and their boys have outgrown their starter home, so they enlist Ben and Erin to help them find their forever house. On their wish list is a sizeable, historic house that's rich in character and small town charm. Ben and Erin show the couple two homes: a large house that is short on personality, and a smaller house with loads of character but a long list of necessary repairs. With an all-in budget of $200,000, Will and Courtney have to weigh out what matters most.
Watch Now:Amazon#23 - Country House, City House
Season 5 - Episode 14 - Aired 4/18/2021
A Georgia couple who love the outdoors are in need of a home with a big kitchen and lots of yard space for entertaining; Ben and Erin are determined to bring this couple's outdoorsy ways into the design of their home.
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV#25 - Sisters Know Best
Season 8 - Episode 16 - Aired 4/28/2024
A young women looks to buy her first home in Laurel where she and her six sisters grew up, and she wants a place where they can all gather for wine nights! Ben and Erin help her turn a bland house into a modern, moody retreat made for entertaining.
Watch Now:Amazon