Ep 1. Hollywood, Here We Come!

Brother vs. Brother season 7 episode 1 titled "Hollywood, Here We Come!" is all about a competition between two brothers, Drew and Jonathan Scott, to renovate two houses in Los Angeles. The brothers are architects, contractors, and hosts of several HGTV shows, including "Property Brothers" and "Brother vs. Brother."

The episode starts with the introduction of both brothers, and their teams, who will compete against each other in renovating two houses side-by-side in the Hollywood Hills. The contestants round-up on site, and the brothers flip a coin to determine which house they will renovate.

Both brothers have different design styles, and they choose to focus on their strengths to win the competition. The pressure mounts as both want to make a great first impression on the judges, but it's also essential for them to complete the renovation before the deadline.

Throughout the first episode, the brothers share their design preference, budget, and plans to make their house look spectacular. Drew and Jonathan both understand the essential elements of a successful renovation: design, functionality, and budget management. They also emphasize the importance of teamwork, communication, and time-management.

The competition kicks off, and both teams start to work on their respective property. They discuss their strategy with their team and get hands-on with the renovation work. Drew's team begins to demolish the walls, and Jonathan's team starts working on the windows.

As the work moves forward, Drew's team faces some unexpected challenges, including a budget over-run. Jonathan's team manages to overcome an obstacle when they found out windows in the house were different sizes than anticipated, but they worked diligently to make the situation work with what they had.

There were many design elements that were considered throughout the episode, resulting in diverse ideas, color schemes, and inspirations. Drew’s team wanted a sleek and modern style, highlighting the Hollywood Hills lifestyle with large windows, and clean black and white design, while Jonathan’s team went for a comfortable open-concept design looking to bring a Southern California touch to the home with beautiful, organic materials and natural accents.

As the competition heats up, the brothers keep a close eye on each other, always trying to outdo the other. They were often seen teasing each other, but the competition remained fierce throughout. They both desperately wanted to win.

The episode ends with both brothers completing their house in time for the judges to view them. The judges, one of whom is a real estate expert, the other a professional designer, evaluate both properties and determine a winner.

The episode showcases the fantastic work of both teams and the strengths of each brother. It highlights the complexity and difficulty construction sites can face, but also the importance of teamwork, communication, and creativity. It also shows how Drew and Jonathan are always pushing each other to be the best versions of themselves.

Overall, Brother vs. Brother season 7 episode 1, "Hollywood, Here We Come!" is a dynamic episode that showcases the talent and expertise of two brothers in the interior design construction industry. It provides a window for the audience to see how much effort, creativity, and dedication it takes to make a house a home.