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Twin brothers Drew and Jonathan Scott help Hollywood A-listers express their deep gratitude to the individuals who have had a major impact on their lives by surprising them with big, heartwarming home renovations that bring

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Celebrity IOU Season 10 Episode 2 - Can Joel McHale Get Emotional?
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Can Joel McHale Get Emotional?

    S10:E2

    Joel McHale expresses his deep gratitude to his family's beloved "LA Grandma"; ever the comedian, he brings his signature humor and reveals a softer side, including a few tears.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Celebrity IOU Season 10 Episode 4 - Shaun White Goes for Reno Gold
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Shaun White Goes for Reno Gold

    S10:E4

    Shaun White takes a break from the slopes to surprise his childhood best friend with a renovation of his new home; with Jonathan and Drew, the three upgrade the dated kitchen and living room to create minimalist sophistication.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Celebrity IOU Season 10 Episode 5 - Jane Seymour Opens Her Heart and Home
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Jane Seymour Opens Her Heart and Home

    S10:E5

    Jane Seymour surprises a cherished friend who has become an extension of her family; with the help of Jonathan and Drew, Jane aims to doctor up her friend's backyard into a space for entertaining.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Celebrity IOU Season 10 Episode 6 - Tyra Banks Next Top Remodel
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Tyra Banks Next Top Remodel

    S10:E6

    Tyra Banks is Smizing her way through a renovation for her best friend from junior high; Tyra shows off her design chops with Jonathan and Drew's help, highlighting the awesome beauty of her friend's mixed-style home.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Celebrity IOU Season 5 Episode 7 - Wilmer Valderrama's Surprise Garage Reno
    9.0/10(16 votes)

    #5 - Wilmer Valderrama's Surprise Garage Reno

    S5:E7

    Wilmer Valderrama is giving back to his former security guard and best friend of more than 20 years. Wilmer joins Drew and Jonathan Scott to help turn his friend’s unfinished garage into a fabulous flex space and guest suite.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Celebrity IOU Season 5 Episode 1 - Leslie Jordan's Life-Changing Renovation
    8.9/10(33 votes)

    #6 - Leslie Jordan's Life-Changing Renovation

    S5:E1

    Emmy winner and funny man Leslie Jordan calls on Jonathan and Drew to gift his long-time friends of 40 years with a life-changing renovation. Remaining true to their Southwestern style, Leslie delivers a modern refresh to their beloved and cherished home.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Celebrity IOU Season 5 Episode 3 - Terry Crews' Outdoor Upgrade
    8.9/10(17 votes)

    #7 - Terry Crews' Outdoor Upgrade

    S5:E3

    Actor and superstar Terry Crews teams up with Jonathan and Drew to deliver his close friend and driver a stunning upgrade to his home's backyard. Terry pulls out all the stops with a stylish outdoor kitchen, dining space and top-of-the-line outdoor gym.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Celebrity IOU Season 1 Episode 1 - Brad Pitt's Gifting a Backyard Pad
    8.8/10(78 votes)

    #8 - Brad Pitt's Gifting a Backyard Pad

    S1:E1

    Brad Pitt recruits Drew and Jonathan Scott to help him surprise his friend and makeup artist of 30 years by renovating her detached garage. They turn her 400-square-foot unit into a showstopping guest suite, makeup station and storage area.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Celebrity IOU Season 1 Episode 6 - A Mom Renner-vation!
    8.8/10(45 votes)

    #9 - A Mom Renner-vation!

    S1:E6

    Actor Jeremy Renner is moving his mother to Los Angeles to be closer to her family so he calls on Drew and Jonathan Scott to transform her dated condo into a modern-meets-cozy oasis.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Celebrity IOU Season 1 Episode 2 - Melissa McCarthy's Hero Home Makeover
    8.7/10(57 votes)

    #10 - Melissa McCarthy's Hero Home Makeover

    S1:E2

    Melissa McCarthy heads to Chicago to give back to her aunt and uncle, both retired cops. Melissa creates an upstairs retreat where her aunt can cook and entertain, and a downstairs man cave equipped with all the comforts her uncle deserves.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Celebrity IOU Season 2 Episode 4 - Rainn Wilson's Surprise
    8.7/10(28 votes)

    #11 - Rainn Wilson's Surprise

    S2:E4

    Actor Rainn Wilson surprises his son's nanny, Leslie, with a home makeover.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Celebrity IOU Season 2 Episode 1 - Zooey Deschanel's Stunner
    8.6/10(30 votes)

    #12 - Zooey Deschanel's Stunner

    S2:E1

    Actress Zooey Deschanel surprises her best friend, Sarah, with a life-changing renovation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Celebrity IOU Season 2 Episode 2 - Allison Janney's Showstopper
    8.6/10(27 votes)

    #13 - Allison Janney's Showstopper

    S2:E2

    Actress Allison Janney teams up with Jonathan and Drew Scott to give back to her assistant, Ilana.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Celebrity IOU Season 5 Episode 5 - Cindy Crawford's Super Remodel
    8.5/10(19 votes)

    #14 - Cindy Crawford's Super Remodel

    S5:E5

    Supermodel icon Cindy Crawford calls on Jonathan and Drew to pull off a surprise renovation for her best friend and personal trainer of 17 years. After years of adversity, Cindy is pulling out all the stops for her friend with a glamorous home makeover.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Celebrity IOU Season 5 Episode 4 - Kate Hudson's Extravagant Backyard Build
    8.4/10(22 votes)

    #15 - Kate Hudson's Extravagant Backyard Build

    S5:E4

    International movie star Kate Hudson joins forces with Jonathan and Drew to give her future mother-in-law an unbelievable, surprise backyard makeover. Kate gets down to work to turn her tired outdoor space into a luxurious oasis to relax and entertain.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Celebrity IOU Season 3 Episode 6 - Josh Groban's Life-Changing Gift To His Bandmate
    8.3/10(27 votes)

    #16 - Josh Groban's Life-Changing Gift To His Bandmate

    S3:E6

    Josh Groban is calling on Jonathan and Drew to help him give his bandmate and friend, Mark a well deserved renovation. Mark's cramped garage studio isn't adequate for a musician of his talent, so Josh is surprising him with a high-tech recording setup.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Celebrity IOU Season 4 Episode 3 - Snoop Dogg's Winning Gift
    8.3/10(24 votes)

    #17 - Snoop Dogg's Winning Gift

    S4:E3

    Snoop Dogg wants to recognize the impact the commissioner of his football league has had on the community's kids. To help Snoop give a gift like no other, Jonathan and Drew assist in turning a garage into a personalized luxury retreat meets home office.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Celebrity IOU Season 6 Episode 5 - Jay Leno's Multi-Generation Renovation
    8.3/10(20 votes)

    #18 - Jay Leno's Multi-Generation Renovation

    S6:E5

    Jay Leno calls on Jonathan and Drew to help with a special gift for his dear friend, someone he considers like a son. With a newborn on the way, Jay wants to surprise the growing family with a bathroom makeover and a nursery in their century-old home.

    Directors:Mark Dashiell, Len Webber
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Celebrity IOU Season 7 Episode 9 - Patricia Arquette's Life-Changing Reno
    8.3/10(11 votes)

    #19 - Patricia Arquette's Life-Changing Reno

    S7:E9

    Patricia Arquette gives back to a longtime family friend who was close with Patricia's mother and has since become an indelible figure in her children's lives. Patricia is leaning on Jonathan and Drew to help deliver a life-changing renovation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Celebrity IOU Season 8 Episode 7 - Zack Braff Masters a Custom Remodel
    8.3/10(11 votes)

    #20 - Zack Braff Masters a Custom Remodel

    S8:E7

    Zach Braff scrubs in for a special operation: a renovation for his best friend and new homeowner drowning in to-dos. With the help of Jonathan and Drew, they work out the kinks to craft a forever dream home for this family of four.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Celebrity IOU Season 9 Episode 2 - Andy Garcia Honors a Departed Friend
    8.3/10(12 votes)

    #21 - Andy Garcia Honors a Departed Friend

    S9:E2

    Andy Garcia is honoring his late best friend by surprising his widow with a gift that will change her life. Andy enlists Jonathan and Drew to transform her home's detached garage and backyard patio into a place where the family can sleep and entertain.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Celebrity IOU Season 1 Episode 4 - Michael Buble's Shocking Surprise!
    8.2/10(44 votes)

    #22 - Michael Buble's Shocking Surprise!

    S1:E4

    Singer Michael Bublé pays tribute to his grandfather by fulfilling his final wish, to provide his caretaker with a place to live. Michael calls on Drew and Jonathan Scott to help him renovate his grandfather's house before surprising her with it.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Celebrity IOU Season 4 Episode 5 - Lisa Kudrow's Stunning Condo Surprise
    8.2/10(23 votes)

    #23 - Lisa Kudrow's Stunning Condo Surprise

    S4:E5

    Lisa Kudrow's cousin and best friend has been through a rough few years, but she's continued to open her heart and home to rescued pets. Lisa brings in Jonathan and Drew to update her cousin's condo into a stylish, functional and animal-friendly home.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Celebrity IOU Season 5 Episode 2 - Idina Menzel's Slam Dunk Reno
    8.2/10(17 votes)

    #24 - Idina Menzel's Slam Dunk Reno

    S5:E2

    Queen of Broadway Idina Menzel gifts a life-changing surprise to her good friend and son's basketball coach. It's a race against the clock as she calls on Jonathan and Drew to turn his unused garage into a showstopping retreat and training facility.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Celebrity IOU Season 6 Episode 8 - Emma Roberts' Makeover for Aunt Moo
    8.2/10(12 votes)

    #25 - Emma Roberts' Makeover for Aunt Moo

    S6:E8

    Emma Roberts teams up with Jonathan and Drew to surprise her honorary Aunt Mela with a custom kitchen transformation. Aunt "Moo" has spent her life helping others and rescuing animals, so now Emma wants to create an eclectic space for her to enjoy.

    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Can Joel McHale Get Emotional?" is the best rated episode of "Celebrity IOU". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/16/2025. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Shaun White Goes for Reno Gold".