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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 Worst Episode
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    Celebrity IOU Season 3 Episode 1 - Kris Jenner's Backyard Retreat
    6.5/10(36 votes)

    #1 - Kris Jenner's Backyard Retreat

    S3:E1

    Kris Jenner and daughters Kim Kardashian and Kendall are teaming up with Jonathan and Drew to surprise long-time family friend, Lisa with a show-stopping renovation. Kris and Lisa have seen each other through everything over the past 40 years.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Celebrity IOU Season 6 Episode 7 - Tariji P. Henson's Garden Surprise
    6.5/10(15 votes)

    #2 - Tariji P. Henson's Garden Surprise

    S6:E7

    Taraji P. Henson recruits Jonathan and Drew to give back to the woman she considers like a second mother. Taraji upgrades her beloved backyard into a five-star garden oasis fit for entertaining, her love of potting plants, and relaxation.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Celebrity IOU Season 11 Episode 4 - The Ike Barinholtz's Project
    6.8/10(13 votes)

    #3 - The Ike Barinholtz's Project

    S11:E4

    Ike Barinholtz teams up with Jonathan and Drew to give back to someone he considers family. Ike transforms her home into a warm retreat where the whole family can relax and spend quality time together.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Celebrity IOU Season 7 Episode 5 - Mayim Bialik Gifts Backyard Zen
    6.9/10(17 votes)

    #4 - Mayim Bialik Gifts Backyard Zen

    S7:E5

    Mayim Bialik calls on Jonathan and Drew to transform her longtime bestie's overgrown backyard into a five-star oasis. With an outdoor kitchen and studio for writing and yoga, this showstopper will provide both tranquility and space for hosting friends.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Celebrity IOU Season 4 Episode 1 - Tiffany Haddish Returns the Love
    7.0/10(27 votes)

    #5 - Tiffany Haddish Returns the Love

    S4:E1

    Tiffany Haddish wants to return her best friend's unconditional love and support with the stylish home makeover she deserves. With Jonathan and Drew's help, Tiffany gets down with the demo to make sure her friend's new five-star pad is on point!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Celebrity IOU Season 7 Episode 4 - Fran Drescher's Fabulous Thank You
    7.0/10(17 votes)

    #6 - Fran Drescher's Fabulous Thank You

    S7:E4

    Fran Drescher teams up with Jonathan and Drew to thank her housekeepers of 30 years, whom she considers family. The former Nanny plans to surprise them with a fabulous upgrade to their beloved home and repair structural issues to ensure the home's safety.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Celebrity IOU Season 7 Episode 11 - Lawrence Fishburne's Foolproof Surprise
    7.0/10(9 votes)

    #7 - Lawrence Fishburne's Foolproof Surprise

    S7:E11

    Laurence Fishburne is giving back to his right hand man and someone he's considered a brother for the past 15 years. Laurence challenges Jonathan and Drew to craft a resort-level backyard retreat where his friend can relax and entertain all year long.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Celebrity IOU Season 8 Episode 1 - Mandy Moore's Backyard to Remember
    7.2/10(15 votes)

    #8 - Mandy Moore's Backyard to Remember

    S8:E1

    Mandy Moore is returning the love to "Ce-Ce," a woman who has been deeply ingrained in her life for the past 15 years. Mandy is calling on Jonathan and Drew to create the ultimate outdoor oasis for family get-togethers and backyard BBQs.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Celebrity IOU Season 8 Episode 2 - Wanda Sykes Razes The Roof
    7.2/10(14 votes)

    #9 - Wanda Sykes Razes The Roof

    S8:E2

    Wanda Sykes gives thanks to her honorary niece, Amber, whose family has been an integral part of Wanda's life. Now, Wanda's partnering up with Jonathan and Drew for a bedroom and bathroom refresh in a house that's been in Amber's family for generations.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Celebrity IOU Season 9 Episode 5 - The One With Courteney Cox
    7.3/10(12 votes)

    #10 - The One With Courteney Cox

    S9:E5

    Courteney Cox calls on Jonathan and Drew to give back to her close friend with a new baby on the way. Courteney wants to completely makeover the main areas to create function and beauty, and she's even taking inspiration from her own kitchen design.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Celebrity IOU Season 11 Episode 3 - Mario Lopez Is Saved by the Bros
    7.3/10(9 votes)

    #11 - Mario Lopez Is Saved by the Bros

    S11:E3

    Mario Lopez is back in the classroom to surprise his longtime friend and makeup artist with a kitchen and homeschool space renovation. With Jonathan and Drew, they look to transform the family's home for enhanced learning and optimal cooking.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Celebrity IOU Season 7 Episode 8 - Sterling K. Brown's Family Affair
    7.4/10(12 votes)

    #12 - Sterling K. Brown's Family Affair

    S7:E8

    Sterling K. Brown is giving back to the woman he considers family and who has cared for HIS family for the last six years. She has purchased her first home, and Sterling wants Jonathan and Drew's help to surprise her with the home of her dreams.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Celebrity IOU Season 8 Episode 6 - Mira Sorvino's Mighty Makeover
    7.4/10(13 votes)

    #13 - Mira Sorvino's Mighty Makeover

    S8:E6

    Mira Sorvino enlists Jonathan and Drew to help breathe new life into the home of someone she considers a sister. Plumbing problems have forced the family to move out, so Mira steps in to repair and transform this generational home.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Celebrity IOU Season 11 Episode 5 - Boldly Built by William Shatner
    7.4/10(10 votes)

    #14 - Boldly Built by William Shatner

    S11:E5

    William Shatner is over the moon to surprise his longtime assistant with a refresh to her kitchen. With the help of Jonathan and Drew, they incorporate her and William's shared love of horses while creating functionality for cooking and entertaining.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Celebrity IOU Season 3 Episode 3 - Kevin Hart's Heartfelt Thanks
    7.5/10(33 votes)

    #15 - Kevin Hart's Heartfelt Thanks

    S3:E3

    After helping him through a critical injury, Kevin Hart wants to thank his trainer and friend, Boss, by transforming his backhouse into a sleek man cave. He teams up with Jonathan and Drew to give Boss a stylish space where he can relax with friends.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Celebrity IOU Season 6 Episode 2 - Kristin Chenoweth's Multi-Generational Gift
    7.5/10(19 votes)

    #16 - Kristin Chenoweth's Multi-Generational Gift

    S6:E2

    Screen and stage superstar Kristin Chenoweth enlists Jonathan and Drew to gift her cherished property managers with a five-star home makeover. Kristen considers them part of her family, and will do whatever it takes to deliver an unforgettable surprise!

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Celebrity IOU Season 7 Episode 2 - Anna Faris's Swanky Surprise
    7.5/10(21 votes)

    #17 - Anna Faris's Swanky Surprise

    S7:E2

    Anna Faris teams up with Jonathan and Drew to surprise Amanda, her BFF for the past 24 years. Anna wants to show her immense gratitude with a swanky kitchen and dining room transformation that boasts a hidden speakeasy bar.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Celebrity IOU Season 11 Episode 2 - Eva Longoria Is Desperate to Design
    7.5/10(10 votes)

    #18 - Eva Longoria Is Desperate to Design

    S11:E2

    Eva Longoria is surprising her best friend with a stunning home renovation. She's teaming up with Jonathan and Drew to transform her living spaces into a stylish, multifunctional haven perfect for entertaining, sharing meals, and hosting game nights.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Celebrity IOU Season 9 Episode 3 - Sarah Silverman Breaks a Kitchen
    7.6/10(12 votes)

    #19 - Sarah Silverman Breaks a Kitchen

    S9:E3

    Sarah Silverman links up with Jonathan and Drew to sneak in a renovation for her best friend. Sarah brings the jokes and jackhammer to give a refresh to the living spaces in her friend's dark and dated townhome.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Celebrity IOU Season 10 Episode 1 - Rachel Brosnahan's Marvelous Makeover
    7.6/10(13 votes)

    #20 - Rachel Brosnahan's Marvelous Makeover

    S10:E1

    Rachel Brosnahan is gifting a marvelous makeover to her best friend's family, a family who have been there for her from the beginning. She trades Metropolis for demolition gear, overhauling the dated kitchen and dining room with dual-tone cabinetry, chef-level appliances, and a handpicked design that nods to their roots with a Mexican-tiled vent hood.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. Celebrity IOU Season 3 Episode 4 - Gwyneth Paltrow's Forever Home Update
    7.7/10(28 votes)

    #21 - Gwyneth Paltrow's Forever Home Update

    S3:E4

    Gwyneth Paltrow says her assistant, Kevin, is more like a brother than a colleague, and she wants Jonathan and Drew's help to transform his dated condo into a stylish forever home. Together they turn its impractical layout into an entertainer's dream.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Celebrity IOU Season 6 Episode 1 - Heidi Klum's Legacy Remodel
    7.7/10(18 votes)

    #22 - Heidi Klum's Legacy Remodel

    S6:E1

    Supermodel sensation Heidi Klum teams up with Jonathan and Drew to surprise her housekeeper of 17 years with a complete house transformation. Heidi pulls out all the stops to deliver a luxurious home where the family can build a lifetime of memories.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Celebrity IOU Season 6 Episode 3 - Glenn Close Gifts a One of a Kind Home
    7.7/10(19 votes)

    #23 - Glenn Close Gifts a One of a Kind Home

    S6:E3

    Award-winning movie star Glenn Close joins Jonathan and Drew to surprise her longtime friend with a backyard retreat. Glenn and the brothers go to new heights to deliver a one-of-a-kind gift by creating a place of outdoor solace for the family.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Celebrity IOU Season 7 Episode 7 - Zoe Saldana's Electrifying Surprise
    7.7/10(13 votes)

    #24 - Zoe Saldana's Electrifying Surprise

    S7:E7

    Zoe Saldana is giving back to her best friend and makeup artist of 15 years. Zoe is forgoing the special effects and enlisting Jonathan and Drew to embark in a jaw-dropping house transformation that will leave everyone speechless!

    Director:Unknown
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  25. Celebrity IOU Season 9 Episode 4 - Kyle MacLachlan's Damn Fine Surprise
    7.7/10(11 votes)

    #25 - Kyle MacLachlan's Damn Fine Surprise

    S9:E4

    Kyle MacLachlan asks Jonathan and Drew to help him surprise the woman who has been an integral part of his family's lives. He wants to use her attached garage to create an extension of her home, creating a stunning multi-purpose flex space.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Kris Jenner's Backyard Retreat" is the worst rated episode of "Celebrity IOU". It scored 6.5/10 based on 36 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/21/2021. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Tariji P. Henson's Garden Surprise".