- A massively-popular TV genre for over 2 decades, home-makeover shows remain as beloved as ever, and we have some strong opinions on the best, the worst, and everything in between.
- With its controversial aftermaths and super-shady financial repercussions, "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" ranks dead last.
- The early-aughts OG of home-makeover shows — which is due for a revamp this year "Trading Spaces" tops our list.
We millennials may not be big on buying our own houses quite yet, but that doesn't mean we can't enjoy an afternoon-on-the-couch marathon of home improvement shows.
But with the constant influx of new house-related reality shows, how can you tell which ones are worth your time?
INSIDER's got you covered with a ranking of 12 popular home makeover shows, both past and present. Here's what you need to see (and what you can probably skip).
12. "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition"
"Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" had an impressive run. With nine seasons and 200 episodes, the show achieved high ratings and snagged a prime Sunday night network slot. But although individual episodes still have the ability to tug at the heartstrings, the show's overall legacy is far from positive.
Between rampant foreclosure reports and sordid family dramas, "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition's" tarnished reputation makes it tough to watch after the fact.
11. "Flip or Flop"
The central premise of "Flip or Flop"— Orange County couple totally redesigns unattractive Orange County homes and increases their value — is an appealing one for those of us who love a good Cinderella-style upgrade story.
However, this home improvement show is hard to watch in retrospect knowing that hosts Tarek and Christina El Moussa ultimately divorced. It makes their personality clashes sad to see and takes the fun out of watching the house-flipping process.
10. "Flipping Out"
On Bravo's "Flipping Out," host Jeff Lewis spent 10 seasons flipping houses in the Los Angeles area, and he generally did a beautiful job. But his successful remodeling ventures came with a lot of drama as Lewis was notoriously difficult to work for, and could appear especially cruel to his long-time assistant, Jenni Pulos, on the show.
Bravo knew exactly how to spin the dramatic moments into addictive TV.
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