Fixer Upper

10 Best Episodes of Fixer Upper - Season 1

The first rule of real estate is location, location, location, but what happens when a buyer's only option in the right location is a house with dreadful design and a clunky layout? We say buy it β€” then fix it! "Fixer Upper" pairs renovation, design and real estate pros Chip and Joanna Gaines with Waco/Dallas, Texas-area buyers to renovate the wrong house that's in the right location.

Written by Sophie and last updated on jan 04, 2023.

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Fixer Upper - S1E10

#13 - Couple Reach for Unreachable (Season 1 - Episode 10)

Rachel and Andrew Erwin are asking Chip and Jo Gaines to find them a home in the Viking Hills neighborhood where 'for sale' signs are rare. But the Gaines are determined to find the young family their dream home.

The episode was rated 7.31 from 131 votes.

Fixer Upper - S1E4

#12 - Client Rebuilds After Tragedy (Season 1 - Episode 4)

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Carolyn Muska is rebuilding her life after losing her West, TX, home and her husband to a devastating fertilizer plant explosion that killed 15 and leveled many homes. The Gaines show Carolyn 3 fixer uppers in her hometown of West.

The episode was rated 7.42 from 201 votes.

Fixer Upper - S1E13

#11 - Baby Boomers Buy Fixer Upper (Season 1 - Episode 13)

Chip and Joanna Gaines are helping client Dr. Marla Hendricks find a home in Waco for her and her new husband. These baby boomers fell in love later in life but are young at heart seeking a home that will fit their lifestyle.

The episode was rated 7.55 from 105 votes.

Fixer Upper - S1E8

#10 - New Home New Life for Mom (Season 1 - Episode 8)

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Chip and Jo take a tour with single mom Karla Griffis through the Castle Crest neighborhood of Waco, Texas. After a difficult divorce, Karla's ready to move on from the hardest time of her life to the happiest.

The episode was rated 7.58 from 164 votes.

Fixer Upper - S1E1

#9 - Looking Old But Feeling New (Season 1 - Episode 1)

Fixer-upper homes in the Castle Heights neighborhood of Waco, Texas, are toured by a couple looking for a mix of old charm and modern amenities in the premiere of this series hosted by married real-estate experts Chip and Joanna Gaines, who guide people through the process of buying and renovating.

The episode was rated 7.61 from 458 votes.

Fixer Upper - S1E5

#8 - French Country Sought in Waco (Season 1 - Episode 5)

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Dr. Jeff Sanders, wife Michelle and their two teens are a fun active family who enjoy entertaining, adventure, and travel. They want to downsize to a casual country home that offers European flair with easy access to Lake Waco.

The episode was rated 7.67 from 198 votes.

Fixer Upper - S1E7

#7 - Texan Family Returns to Roots (Season 1 - Episode 7)

Chip and Joanna Gaines are excited to return to Texas after leaving Oklahoma. They look at 3 homes with John and Margie Bowman in the McGregor neighborhood just outside of Waco. They want some Texas flair that's not too 'buckaroo’.

The episode was rated 7.70 from 149 votes.

Fixer Upper - S1E11

#6 - Physicians Seek Farmhouse (Season 1 - Episode 11)

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Chip and Joanna Gaines are in Robinson, Texas, looking for a farmhouse for clients Rebecca and Joel Mahan. The couple are physicians with three kids of their own and more on the way as they plan to adopt several foster children.

The episode was rated 7.80 from 111 votes.

Fixer Upper - S1E3

#5 - Nomad Family Seeks Final Home (Season 1 - Episode 3)

Chip and Jo Gaines take Becky and Heath Ivy to Woodway, TX in search of a home for their growing family and Heath's thriving business. They tour three houses with three different styles and three unique construction challenges.

The episode was rated 7.83 from 241 votes.

Fixer Upper - S1E12

#4 - Academics Seek Acreage (Season 1 - Episode 12)

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Chip and Joanna Gaines seek a home in Waco for Devon and Hannah Jonklaas. The Jonklaases want a home with lots of acreage and lots of bedrooms. Devon, a biochem professor, wants to be close to work and to Hannah, who's expecting.

The episode was rated 7.87 from 104 votes.

Fixer Upper - S1E9

#3 - Missionaries Retreat In Waco (Season 1 - Episode 9)

Heather, Andrew and Steven McCall ask the Gaines to find a retreat for their missionary parents. Dr. Tim and Janice McCall run an orphanage in Uganda, living in a 160-sq-ft home. They need a refuge for their biannual visits.

The episode was rated 7.87 from 79 votes.

Fixer Upper - S1E2

#2 - Young Family Takes On History (Season 1 - Episode 2)

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Joanna and Chip Gaines introduce clients Charmaine and Chuck to the historic Sanger Heights neighborhood. The family wants to be a part of the revitalization of this community of homes that are either vacant or dilapidated.

The episode was rated 7.89 from 307 votes.

Fixer Upper - S1E6

#1 - Craftsmen Crave Urban Feel (Season 1 - Episode 6)

Chip and Joanna Gaines take a tour with clients Clint and Kelly Harp through the Brook Oaks neighborhood. The Harps are big city transplants looking for a house with an urban feel.

The episode was rated 7.96 from 178 votes.

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