Love It or List It Season 17 Episode 1
Love It or List It
Season 17

Ep 1. A Second Story

  • TV-G
  • August 10, 2020
  • 43 min

Love It or List It season 17 episode 1, titled "A Second Story," follows homeowners who are struggling with their cramped living space. After raising their two children in the home for over a decade, their daughters have moved out and they are left with unused and outdated rooms. The couple is divided on their decision whether to renovate their home or find a new one. Husband Joe loves the location and the memories they've made in their home, but wife Esther is tired of the clutter, lack of storage, and cramped spaces.

In this episode, designer Hilary Farr and real estate agent David Visentin compete to win over the couple with their individual plans. Hilary works to transform the home by adding a second story to create extra bedrooms and a larger living space. She also hopes to modernize the kitchen to incorporate more storage space, open up the dining area and create a more functional layout. On the other hand, David takes the couple out to see potential new homes that would meet their needs. He shows them listings with more space, updated kitchens, and ample storage, but each house comes with its own set of drawbacks.

Throughout the episode, the homeowners face several challenges. They discover structural issues that halt the construction of the second story and incur additional costs. The decision-making process becomes even harder as they fall in love with one of the homes David shows them but realize the new location would entail a longer commute for Joe. Added to this difficulty, the financial reality of their options hits hard; they are forced to carefully weigh the pros and cons of both renovation and buying anew.

As the episode progresses, Hilary and David continue to present competing options. Hilary ups the ante with unexpected surprises, incorporating unique design features, additional storage and added value. David also steps up his game by exploring unexpected locations, identifying the absolute must-haves from Esther and Joe's wish list.

The episode highlights not only the challenges of home renovating and buying but also presents the viewers with an interesting juxtaposition of decisions. The couple must balance practicality and sentimentality in their decision-making process while also taking into account the real estate market and budgetary constraints. As the competition between Hilary and David heats up and their different visions emerge, it's clear that only one outcome is possible: the ultimate decision must come from Joe and Esther.

Overall, "A Second Story" is an engaging episode of Love It or List It that captures the highs and lows of homeownership, the challenges of making tough decisions, and the often-emotional consequences of renovating or moving. Regardless of whether Joe and Esther choose Hilary's stylish renovation or David's fresh start, the episode ends by revealing the ultimate decision. The episode offers an engaging and informative experience that is sure to resonate with a broad range of viewers.

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Love It or List It, Season 17 Episode 1, is available to watch and stream on HGTV. You can also buy, rent Love It or List It on demand at Max, Discovery+, Amazon Prime, Philo, HGTV, FuboTV, Sling, Google Play, Apple TV online.
  • First Aired
    August 10, 2020
  • Content Rating
    TV-G
  • Runtime
    43 min
  • Language
    English