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The Best Episodes of Desert Flippers

Every episode of Desert Flippers ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Desert Flippers!

Wisconsin transplants Eric and Lindsey Bennett are transforming sunny Palm Springs, California one dilapidated house at a time, renovating 20 properties a year while raising...
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Network:HGTV

Best Episodes Summary

"Squatters and Scorpions" is the best rated episode of "Desert Flippers". It scored 8.8/10 based on 5 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 8/25/2016. This episode scored 0.8 points higher than the second highest rated, "Little Big Flip".

  • Squatters and Scorpions
    8.8/105 votes
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    #1 - Squatters and Scorpions

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 8/25/2016

    Eric and Lindsey buy a Palm Springs property sight unseen, but once they get inside they see that it's been trashed by squatters and inhabited by scorpions. The only way to make a profit is to gut the home and start fresh, adding extra dollars to their budget. Lindsey is optimistic that they can make the money back by adding a bocce court and making one bedroom into a casita, but the clock is ticking as her due date is fast approaching. Can they turn this home into paradise before the new baby arrives?

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  • Little Big Flip
    8.0/105 votes
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    #2 - Little Big Flip

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 10/13/2016

    Eric and Lindsey reach for the sky as their new purchase proves that big things come in small packages. After a fire sale purchase goes up in smoke, they set their sights on a quaint condominium. Hopes for a quick flip start to dwindle as a broken air conditioning unit raises the temperature and their budget. They call in a crane for some much needed assistance, but that's only the beginning for this commanding condo.

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  • It Takes a Villa
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    #3 - It Takes a Villa

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/1/2016

    Eric and Lindsey take on a Tuscan villa with a gutted kitchen, an in-ground pool that's plagued with pests, and overgrown landscaping. During the renovation, they deal with costly mistakes and supply shortages, which lead to unwanted frustration and a ballooning budget.

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  • This Mold House
    NaN/100 votes
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    #4 - This Mold House

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/8/2016

    A house that's stuck in the past is brought into the future. But not without a few obstacles along the way, including surprise leaks, a landscaping blunder and unwanted guests in the kitchen.

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  • Bigger, Better, Boulder
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    #5 - Bigger, Better, Boulder

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 9/22/2016

    Eric and Lindsey discover loose change all over their new purchase, and they'll need every bit to help them get through this flip. They may have planned for a minimal renovation, but a leaky pipe and rotting roof quickly add dollars to their budget, and the flip must go on. The costs quickly climb as they try to pinch every penny, but going big on design might be the only way to squeeze a profit out of this flip.

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  • Winning Combination
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    #6 - Winning Combination

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 9/29/2016

    Things are looking up for Eric and Lindsey as they set their sights on a hilltop house. Closer inspection reveals that it will require a lot of effort to become king of the hill. A utility closet stands between Lindsey and her ideal open concept design, but Eric wonders if removing it will bring a return on investment and attract a buyer. It's a battle over the bottom line as they struggle between a balanced budget and big time design.

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  • Budding Problems
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    #7 - Budding Problems

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/6/2016

    A midcentury flip turns into a modern day nightmare as Lindsey and Eric uncover an unwelcome surprise behind a locked casita door. The budget balloons as they attempt to fix this sticky situation, but the property will need a big-time investment if they plan to turn a profit. Lindsey stands her ground on her open-concept design, but the unexpected costs may have the final say. Can buyers look past this home's checkered past to see its unique charm?

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  • Battling the Desert Elements
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    #8 - Battling the Desert Elements

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 9/15/2016

    Eric and Lindsey bust into their new purchase and soon realize that it may have been boarded up for a reason. Spray painted walls, a sewage-filled tub, an unbearable stench and a blustery backyard all keep the buyers at bay.

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  • From Pit to Poolside
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    #9 - From Pit to Poolside

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 7/20/2017

    Lindsey and Eric take on the challenge of reviving a midcentury modern home that was abandoned mid-renovation. They work with its vintage charm while adding modern comforts like a custom pool and fire pit to create a swank outdoor oasis.

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  • A Prickly Situation
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    #10 - A Prickly Situation

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 7/27/2017

    Lindsey and Eric buy a property that is lacking in both function and form. To get top dollar, the flippers set out to rework the home's funky floor plan. Problems like a broken AC system and a cactus with a mean streak, however, make Lindsey and Eric struggle to keep their cool in the hot desert market.

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  • Worst House, Best Block
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    #11 - Worst House, Best Block

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 8/3/2017

    Eric and Lindsey take a chance on a less-than-luxurious home located in a luxury neighborhood. They need to make the home competitive in the tough market, but termites and a rotten overhang threaten to sideline their plan to boost this house to the A-list.

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  • Uneasy Street
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    #12 - Uneasy Street

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 8/10/2017

    Lindsey and Eric ignore the "location, location, location" credo of real estate and flip a house on a busy road. The dated '90s-style house gets revived as an open-concept, dual-master retreat. Will the stunning remodel be enough to lure in buyers, or will the noisy location drive away potential profit?

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  • Trashy to Flashy
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    #13 - Trashy to Flashy

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 8/17/2017

    Lindsey and Eric score a deal on a house listed below the market value of the neighborhood, so they make an offer sight unseen. However, the couple quickly realizes the 1990s ranch is full of structural surprises that aren't up to code, leaving them wondering if they can turn the eyesore into a profitable property.

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  • Desert Blues
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    #14 - Desert Blues

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 8/24/2017

    Lindsey and Eric purchase what appears to be a seemingly easy flip, but they quickly realize the house is not as structurally sound as they had initially thought. As their budget begins to balloon, the team makes some bold decisions in the hopes of turning their new property from bleak to chic.

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  • Funky Floor Plan
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    #15 - Funky Floor Plan

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 8/31/2017

    Lindsey and Eric's flip project is plagued by windstorms that threaten to blow away any chance of making a profit. The duo starts out by completely overhauling the home's existing floor plan with some stunning design ideas. Lindsey hopes to create a cozy and inviting vibe by bringing in beachy design elements such as shiplap and a reclaimed wood mantle. With finishing touches that range from the revived outdoor living space to the spruced up casita taking this home over the top, getting top-dollar on this house will be anything but a breeze.

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  • A Pool With a View
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    #16 - A Pool With a View

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 9/21/2017

    A mountaintop home that is abandoned mid-renovation looks to be a diamond in the rough for Lindsey and Eric. With loads of original charm and stunning views, there is plenty to work with but they quickly realize why the previous owner gave up in the first place. Will adding a pool and elevating the outdoor appeal be enough to make this investment pan out?

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  • A Hot House
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    #17 - A Hot House

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 9/14/2017

    Lindsey and Eric take on a 1949 semi-open concept ranch house with the intent to bring the home into the 21st century while maintaining a vintage feel with the home's original elements. However, they quickly realize that not everything can withstand the test of time and they must get creative if they have any hope of revamping this old house.

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  • Go Bold or Go Home
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    #18 - Go Bold or Go Home

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 8/24/2017

    Lindsey and Eric go big restoring a termite-infested midcentury gem. The duo makes some bold design choices such as vibrant orange tiles, a pink front door and a cocktail grove addition in the back yard. Going against the fundamentals of flipping, the team then gets rid of a room to enhance the outdoor living space. Will their risky design choices appeal to potential buyers?

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  • Attack of the Tree
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    #19 - Attack of the Tree

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 7/24/2018

    Lindsey and Eric get more than they bargained for when they buy an abandoned, overgrown home. After peeling away the dirt and grime, they hope to update the design and maximize the house's stunning mountain views. However, many obstacles stand in their way, including a 50-foot tree that's grown into the roof.

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  • Overpaid Upgrade
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    #20 - Overpaid Upgrade

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 7/31/2018

    Lindsey and Eric take a risk when they overpay for an "easy" flip. To make up for the inflated purchase price, they decide to add high-end finishes that they hope will attract high-end buyers, but mounting renovation costs prove this flip to be anything but easy.

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  • Flight Path Flip
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    #21 - Flight Path Flip

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 8/7/2018

    It's no surprise that buyers are passing by a property that sits at end of an airport runway, but with low inventory in the desert, Lindsey and Eric decide to take a risk and purchase the home. The key to the flip is blowing away buyers with a new open concept inside and massive entertaining and living space outside. In real estate, location is everything, though, and Lindsey and Eric hope their upgraded design is enough to overcome this home's unfortunate downside.

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  • Heating Up
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    #22 - Heating Up

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 8/14/2018

    Lindsey and Eric Bennett score a home with a strange layout but a lot of potential for profit. To turn the property into the four-bedroom that it was advertised to be, they're going to have to completely reconfigure the floor plan and update everything. Temperatures and renovation costs begin to rise, however, and problems involving duct work and load-bearing posts threaten to become obstacles when it comes to selling this out-of-the-ordinary house in a competitive neighborhood.

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  • Just Add Water
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    #23 - Just Add Water

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 8/21/2018

    Lindsey and Eric Bennett look to turn a quick profit after finding a great deal on a house. The flip seems like a simple job at first but when the cost of renovation begins to rise, the couple decides the house needs a little something extra to interest buyers. They're hoping that by installing a backyard pool and spa, the selling potential of the house will increase and the costly investment will be worth the risk.

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  • Five-Bedroom Flip
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    #24 - Five-Bedroom Flip

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 8/28/2018

    Lindsey and Eric find a five-bedroom home with a list price well below the area comps. Although the property looks good on the outside, the interior is a mess that was left in a state of mid-renovation. Lindsey and Eric have to figure out why the previous owner jumped ship and then fix all the issues left behind, including a courtyard in disrepair. They count on the upgraded finishes and increased outdoor appeal to make this previously abandoned flip compete with the rest of the pack.

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  • Desert Farmhouse Flip
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    #25 - Desert Farmhouse Flip

    Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 9/4/2018

    Lindsey and Eric think they've struck gold when they come across a property to flip in a desirable neighborhood with low inventory. But an easy in-and-out renovation gets messy when they run into some unexpected and costly complications like a roof in disrepair and major electrical issues. The pressure rises as pricey setbacks make it necessary to sell this simple farmhouse at a top-of-the-market price.

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