Flip or Flop backdrop
Flip or Flop poster
Reality

The Best Episodes of Flip or Flop

Every episode of Flip or Flop ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Flip or Flop!

The Best Episodes of Flip or Flop

Tarek and Christina El Moussa buy distressed properties -- foreclosures, short sales and bank-owned homes -- remodel them and sell them at a profit. At...
  1. 8.4/10(12 votes)

    #1 - Midcentury Markup

    S7:E15

    Tarek and Christina get a lead on a Santa Ana, Calif., home with mid-century architectural details that could sell for top dollar; they're forced to outbid other investors to snag the home, leaving them wondering if more money means more problems.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. 8.3/10(16 votes)

    #2 - Dark and Dingy

    S7:E13

    Tarek and Christina find a good flip in Garden, CA, but Christina is worried that Tarek's penny-pinching will prevent them from making the necessary design decisions to maximize profits. As the flip goes along, Christina keeps pushing for big design to impress buyers while Tarek tries to manage the bottom line.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. 8.1/10(16 votes)

    #3 - Hidden Potential

    S6:E1

    Tarek and Christina flip a house in Garden Grove, CA. They really have their work cut out for them on this one because not only is the house on a busy street but it is a mess! Have Tarek and Christina opened up a can of worms or does this flip have some hidden potential waiting to be uncovered?

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  4. 8.1/10(10 votes)

    #4 - Rock Bottom Flip

    S7:E16

    Tarek and Christina get a lead on a house in Whittier, Calif.; the home is dirty and dated, with a large fireplace in the center that will cost a fortune to update; they struggle to find a happy medium between design cost and profitability.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  5. 7.9/10(14 votes)

    #5 - Too Good To Be True

    S3:E9

    Tarek and Christina find a clean house in good shape that is aggressively priced in comparison to comparable properties in the area. It appears as good as advertised, so they quickly make an offer to snatch up this fast and simple cosmetic flip. But when they return as excited new owners a few days later, they are floored by what they discover.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  6. 7.9/10(10 votes)

    #6 - Doll House Flip

    S5:E14

    Tarek and Christina are contacted by a homeowner in Garden Grove, California, about a house they want to quickly sell off the market. The house needs a lot of work, and has strange rooms everywhere which could spell disaster when trying to get permits. Can Tarek and Christina rebuild this dated house into a dream home, or will troubles threaten this doll house flip?

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  7. Trending NowTRENDING NOW

    The 20 WORST Episodes of Flip or Flop

    READ
  8. 7.9/10(15 votes)

    #7 - Substitute Flip

    S6:E2

    Tarek gets contacted by his friend Pete DeBest who wants to go 50/50 on a smoking deal on a house in La Habra, CA. With the new addition of baby Brayden to the family they have their hand full. So while Christina is busy with Brayden, Tarek will team up with Pete to tackle this flip. Will the friendly duo be able to pull it off or will unforeseen problems sink this substitute flip?

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. 7.9/10(13 votes)

    #8 - Fast Money Flip

    S6:E4

    Tarek and Christina check out a home with a tight profit margin in Whittier, California. The house is in good shape though, and it shouldn't take much time or money to transform this property. It's a risk, but as long as they stick to the schedule and budget they could turn a quick profit and move on to their next flip. Will it finally be smooth sailing on this project or will setbacks threaten Tarek and Christina's fast money flip?

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  10. 7.9/10(12 votes)

    #9 - Two Houses For Sale

    S7:E9

    Tarek gets a lead on a house in Buena Park, CA, and calls Christina to check it out. When they arrive at the house, they find that it's dated inside and out and requires much more work than they'd hoped. As the renovation continues, Christina struggles to tell Tarek she wants to sell the house they lived in together because the news could send their flip off the rails.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  11. 7.9/10(12 votes)

    #10 - Unpermitted Flip

    S8:E1

    Tarek and Christina flip a home in Rowland Heights, CA, that's jam-packed with issues. There's a large pool in a small backyard, and unexpected additions create problems they've never seen before. As their budgets grow and profits shrink, Tarek and Christina need to figure out creative ways to get top dollar on this project.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  12. 7.9/10(10 votes)

    #11 - Money Mirage

    S8:E8

    Tarek and Christina take a gamble on a tri-level house in Irvine, CA, buying it sight unseen. The neighborhood is hot, but the house needs a lot of work. After opening up the tiny kitchen and updating the master bedroom, there's still a lot to do with a shrinking budget.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  13. 7.8/10(18 votes)

    #12 - Of Wreck and Ruin

    S4:E1

    Tarek and Christina spot a home that's for sale by its owner in La Puente, California. It's in rough shape to say the least and because it's tenant occupied, they can't look inside. There's always a danger in purchasing a house sight unseen, but if they can get it for the right price, this home has the potential to pay off big time. Can Tarek and Christina right this sinking flip or could this home prove to be the stuff of wreck and ruin?

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  14. 7.8/10(13 votes)

    #13 - Labor of Love

    S5:E7

    Tarek and Christina get a lead on home in Fullerton, CA which seems too good to be true. Upon arrival they see the house is riddled with cracks. Even with foundation repairs the profit margin is so large here it should be a good flip for them. With Christina close to having their baby, Tarek has his hand full with this one. Will they be able to rebuild this foundation from the ground up or will they watch as their profits disappear into this quicksand flip?

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  15. 7.8/10(13 votes)

    #14 - Mid Century Miss

    S5:E15

    Tarek and Christina get a lead on a midcentury house in La Habra, CA, that is towards the top of a hill. The margin is tight on this home so they need to get in and out quickly to maximize profits. The neighborhood calls for high design and they need to deliver if they want to sell this house for top dollar. Will they be able to nail the design, or will this home be a midentury miss?

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  16. 7.8/10(13 votes)

    #15 - Doll House Flip

    S6:E6

    Tarek and Christina are contacted by a homeowner in Garden Grove, California, about a house they want to quickly sell off the market. The house needs a lot of work, and has strange rooms everywhere which could spell disaster when trying to get permits. Can Tarek and Christina rebuild this dated house into a dream home, or will troubles threaten this doll house flip?

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  17. 7.8/10(13 votes)

    #16 - Double Lot Limbo

    S6:E9

    Tarek and Christina get a lead on a house in Buena Park, California, that has a large lot behind it. This lot could mean extra profits if they are able to split and sell it separately from the house. The house poses its own problems with a strange layout and permit issues that could set the project back. Can Tarek and Christina take on this new challenge or will setbacks keep them in this double lot limbo?

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  18. 7.8/10(12 votes)

    #17 - Wishful Workshop

    S6:E12

    Tarek and Christina get a lead on a home in Garden Grove, California. They always do well in this neighborhood and see big potential with this house. When they go to check out the house there is a large workshop addition which could be a huge selling point for a buyer later on. Will this addition help sell this home once it's renovated or will permit issues bring down this wishful workshop

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  19. 7.8/10(12 votes)

    #18 - Lessons in Laguna Beach

    S6:E13

    Tarek and Christina get a lead on a house in an upscale neighborhood in Laguna Beach, CA. Even though the house is small, it has an ocean view, which means big money. Having never flipped in the area, they aren't sure what to offer for the house, so they visit another flip in the area and see that the house they want is overpriced. When they offer below asking price for the home, the seller is shocked. Will they be able to get a good deal on this beachside home or will they miss their chance to make big money in Laguna?

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  20. 7.8/10(14 votes)

    #19 - Post-Purchase Problems

    S7:E3

    Tarek and Christina are contacted about a three-bedroom, two-bathroom home in Anaheim, CA. The home appears to be in great shape and already has some major renovations completed, but the owner doesn't know how much they want to sell it for. There are structural issues that will have to be addressed before Christina's vision can come to fruition, but if she can pull it off, she and Tarek can make big bucks off this property. Is this house a flipper's dream home or are the structural issues the first of many problems to come?

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  21. 7.8/10(14 votes)

    #20 - Infringing Flip

    S7:E5

    A seller is looking to offload a three-bedroom, two-bathroom home in Garden Grove, CA, and asks Tarek and Christina to come have a look. The home already has an open floor plan and a master bedroom, but one of its bedrooms may be illegally permitted which could lead to hidden costs. Have they bought into a money trap or will they be able to pull out a profit on this infringing flip?

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  22. 7.8/10(11 votes)

    #21 - Junk-Pile Flip

    S7:E7

    Tarek and Christina flip a small home with big problems in Long Beach, CA. What seems like a great home reveals an avalanche of problems from the front door to the garage. This junk-pile flip is filled to the brim with hidden obstacles -- can it be saved?

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  23. 7.8/10(11 votes)

    #22 - Tri-Level Flip

    S7:E14

    Tarek and Christina flip a four-bedroom, tri-level home in Orange, Calif. with a pool full of problems and a dated interior floor plan.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  24. 7.8/10(9 votes)

    #23 - Enamored By The View

    S9:E14

    Tarek and Christina get a chance to flip a house in San Clemente, Calif.; when the cost to fix the foundation catches them by surprise, they realize they may have been too enamored by the panoramic views of the ocean to see the potential problems.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  25. 7.7/10(15 votes)

    #24 - Diamond in the Rough

    S4:E3

    Tarek and Christina spot a listing for a small home near the beach in Costa Mesa, California. The home is in rough shape and will surely require a lot of work to renovate, but it's in a desirable and eclectic neighborhood and properties in the surrounding beachside communities command top dollar. Can Tarek and Christina transform this house from the worst on the block to the showpiece by the beach, or could a ballooning budget prove this diamond in the rough to be a lump of coal?

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  26. 7.7/10(10 votes)

    #25 - Split-Level Falls

    S5:E10

    Tarek and Christina get a lead on a split-level home in Long Beach, California. The style is unique among the other homes in the neighborhood and the small backyard is a ripe for creating classic California-style indoor/outdoor living. As work begins and the backyard starts to take shape, surprise interior costs threaten the overall budget. Can Tarek and Christina create a backyard beauty by the beach, or could design woes push them over the edge of this split-level falls?

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

Best Episodes Summary

"Midcentury Markup" is the best rated episode of "Flip or Flop". It scored 8.4/10 based on 12 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/2/2018. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Dark and Dingy".