House Rules
Where reality hits home.
TV-PG2003•1h 0m
Reality
Three couples are pitted against each other in a 13-week home remodeling competition that will ultimately result in one couple keeping the deed to their project home.
Language
EN
Status
Canceled
First Aired
October 10, 2003
Last Aired
June 4, 2013
Networks
TBS
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
The Houses
Air date: 2003-10-10
Host Mark L. Walberg introduces the teams: newlyweds Katie and Adam; Cindy and Bill, married for 11 years; and Rebecca and Joey, who have a long-distance relationship. Included: the couples compete in an obstacle course.
E2
The Master Bathroom
Air date: 2003-10-17
The three couples renovate their master bathrooms and compete in a furniture-moving contest. Also: the panel of judges is introduced, including designer Kelley West and contractor Stephen Hann.
E3
Master Bedroom
Air date: 2003-10-24
The three couples renovate their master bedrooms, with Rebecca and Joey creating a wall of pillows, and Bill and Cindy breaking through brick to install a window. Included: a ceiling-painting competition involving a trampoline.
E4
Front Yard
Air date: 2003-10-31
The couples landscape their front yards, with Katie and Adam adding a water fountain to their atrium. Included: a water-hose contest.
E5
The Living Room
Air date: 2003-11-07
The couples renovate their living rooms and compete in a game of polo played on riding lawn mowers. Included: Rebecca tries to decide on a paint color for the room.
E6
Kitchen
Air date: 2003-11-14
The teams begin two-week renovations on their kitchens and also compete in a contest involving stacked paint cans. The couples call on professional electricians for their kitchen work.
E7
Catch Up
Air date: 2003-11-14
The couples work on unfinished projects while professional electricians toil in the kitchens. Then, the teams compete in a puzzle contest and Katie and Adam refloor their living room.
E8
Dining Room and Foyer
Air date: 2003-11-21
The couples work on the dining room and foyer. Competition involves making an entire breakfast using the same kind of tools they use in their renovations.
E9
Kitchen, Part 2
Air date: 2003-11-28
After waiting two weeks for professional help to rewire their kitchens and install their cabinets, the teams are back to complete their kitchen renovations. More issues arise.
E10
The Backyard
Air date: 2003-12-05
The couples work on their backyards and compete for budgets in a question-and-answer contest. Included: Rebecca and Joey build an outdoor kitchen and deck.
E11
Rooms of Choice
Air date: 2003-12-05
In the final week of renovations, the show's producers choose a room for each team to remodel. Included: the couples compete in a game of miniature golf.
E12
Interior Decorating
Air date: 2013-06-03
The couples furnish their homes and finish last-minute projects. Included: the teams face off in an obstacle-course competition.
E13
Finale
Air date: 2013-06-04
In the season finale, viewers choose the winning home remodelers, who receive the house they've spent 12 weeks renovating.
E14
Episode 14
E15
Episode 15
Cast
Mark L. Walberg
Self - Host
