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The Worst Episodes of Flip or Flop

Every episode of Flip or Flop ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst 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...
Genre:Reality
Network:HGTV

Worst Episodes Summary

"A Family Friendly Flip" is the worst rated episode of "Flip or Flop". It scored N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 3/24/2016. This episode scored NaN points lower than the second lowest rated, "False Start Flip".

  • A Family Friendly Flip
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    #1 - A Family Friendly Flip

    Season 4 Episode 15 - Aired 3/24/2016

    A longtime friend turns to Tarek and Christina for help flipping his family's home.

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  • False Start Flip
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    #2 - False Start Flip

    Season 6 Episode 16 - Aired 3/23/2017

    Tarek and Christina are contacted about home in El Monte, California, but they can't take a look at the inside before making an offer. After checking out the outside, they make an offer and get it for a good price. But they think twice after they get inside and realize that they might have spent too much on this flip. Will they be able to keep costs to a minimum and maximize their profit, or did they jump the gun on this false-start flip?

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  • Beaming With Potential
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    #3 - Beaming With Potential

    Season 6 Episode 17 - Aired 3/30/2017

    Tarek and Christina get a lead on a four-bedroom home in Cypress, California, that the owner is looking to sell quickly. The home is a mess but already has an open floor plan, which will save them money in the long run. When they start demo on the kitchen, Tarek and Christina discover the ceiling isn't supported correctly, and they will have to reinforce it or add a post, which will close off the space. A house that was once beaming with potential could end up costing them more than they expected.

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  • Red Hot Flip
    6.0/108 votes
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    #4 - Red Hot Flip

    Season 10 Episode 13 - Aired 3/10/2022

    Tarek and Christina head out of their comfort zone to flip a house in the red hot market of Covina, California. The property seems like a good deal, but they'll quickly need to get everything perfect to take advantage of this fast-moving market.

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  • Fun House Flip
    6.2/1018 votes
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    #5 - Fun House Flip

    Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 12/10/2015

    Tarek and Christina get a tip on a short sale in Anaheim, California that has plenty of potential and is certain to attract investor interest. With only hours to determine if this could be their next flip, they meet their contractor at the house and are puzzled by what they find - a maze of barricaded windows and suspicious additions. Tarek and Christina know that if they're going to flip this house, they'll have to stick to the budget. Can they revive this family home or could tricky obstacles distort this fun house flip?

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  • Treasure Hunt
    6.2/108 votes
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    #6 - Treasure Hunt

    Season 8 Episode 17 - Aired 12/6/2019

    Tarek and Christina flip a house in Fullerton, CA, with a fantastic view. When strange additions and design challenges collide, however, this quick flip turns out to be harder than anticipated.

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  • Back House Flip
    6.2/1014 votes
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    #7 - Back House Flip

    Season 9 Episode 1 - Aired 10/16/2020

    Tarek and Christina find a small house in Lakewood, CA to flip quickly. But when they discover an unpermitted addition, they are faced with a dilemma of bringing the addition up to code or tearing down the nicest part of the house.

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  • Suburban Flip
    6.2/108 votes
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    #8 - Suburban Flip

    Season 10 Episode 12 - Aired 3/3/2022

    Tarek and Christina find a nice, suburban house they believe is ripe for the flipping. While modernizing such a small home should be no problem, the duo may have bitten off more than they can chew when faced with costly but necessary upgrades.

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  • Unfinished Flip
    6.4/1018 votes
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    #9 - Unfinished Flip

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 5/13/2014

    Tarek and Christina are contacted by a cash strapped flipper who needs to unload a project house. With no bathrooms, no kitchen and nothing but plywood floors, exposed framing and piles of rubble, Tarek starts adding up the dollars required just to rehab the house.

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  • Go Big Or Go Home
    6.4/1010 votes
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    #10 - Go Big Or Go Home

    Season 9 Episode 9 - Aired 1/8/2021

    Tarek and Christina take on one of their biggest projects to date in Anaheim Hills, California, but modernizing this '90s mansion will cost them a fortune. If they don't get the design just right, it could jeopardize the profit and their big investment.

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  • Foreclosure Shock
    6.5/1018 votes
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    #11 - Foreclosure Shock

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 4/8/2014

    Bidding on a distant property without a preview.

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  • Nothing But Potential
    6.5/1017 votes
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    #12 - Nothing But Potential

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 4/22/2014

    Tarek and Christina come across a bank-owned listing which has been on the market for fewer than 24 hours and is only accepting offers until 5:00pm the very same day. It's a house with great potential and Tarek is ready to pounce, so they make an offer and the bank accepts. But as renovation rolls along to bring this home to its true potential, problems arise. As budgets crash through ceilings and deadlines continue to be pushed, could this latest flip turn out to be nothing but trouble, or will it prove it always had nothing but potential?

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  • Surf City Flip
    6.5/108 votes
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    #13 - Surf City Flip

    Season 10 Episode 9 - Aired 1/27/2022

    Tarek and Christina head to Huntington Beach, California, to check out a large home in a nice neighborhood. The home is dated and has a boxy layout, but they hope their plan to modernize this monster will prevent them from wiping out in Surf City.

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  • The Moldy Mess
    6.6/1020 votes
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    #14 - The Moldy Mess

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 5/14/2013

    Tarek and Christina secure a promising five-bedroom house in Bellflower, CA. But while they're thrilled to find a newly renovated kitchen and dining room, their hopes are dashed when they discover toxic mold and termite damage.

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  • The Foreclosure Heebie-Jeebies
    6.6/1019 votes
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    #15 - The Foreclosure Heebie-Jeebies

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 5/28/2013

    Tarek and Christina El Moussa put their life savings on the line at a foreclosure auction to buy a house they've never been inside. When they walk through the door they find the house is a disaster, but there's no turning back.

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  • Cracked Flip
    6.6/1017 votes
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    #16 - Cracked Flip

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 10/7/2014

    Tarek and Christina come across a listing for a newer home in Yorba Linda, California that has great potential but has seen better days. The owner is motivated to sell quickly which could yield an enticing deal; but it also means Tarek and Christina won't have much time to inspect if they want to wrap up this investment property. The home is newer and will require mostly cosmetic fixes, but a series of cracks inside and outside have piqued Tarek and Christina's interest. Can they handle the problems hidden throughout this house or will they crack up before they can finish this cracked flip?

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  • Beachside Beauty
    6.6/1010 votes
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    #17 - Beachside Beauty

    Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 8/25/2016

    Tarek and Christina get a lead on a home in Torrance, California, that's just miles from the ocean and several upscale beach communities. The yard is small and tiered, but buyers in this area demand luxury and are willing to pay top dollar to get it. Tarek and Christina decide to pull out all the stops and make use of every inch of yard space to create an entertainer's dream fitting of its anticipated million dollar list price. Can they keep a lid on their budget or will this hillside spool wash away their profits?

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  • Take It or Leave It
    6.6/108 votes
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    #18 - Take It or Leave It

    Season 10 Episode 7 - Aired 1/13/2022

    Tarek and Christina take on a house in Costa Mesa, California, with major foundation problems. While they lean on their past experience to leverage a good deal, the amount of work needed to fix the issues could crack their budget wide open.

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  • Too Small to Fail
    6.7/1020 votes
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    #19 - Too Small to Fail

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 4/29/2014

    Tarek and Christina find a short sale home listed in Whittier, California that's rather small but the asking price of $275,000 looks enticing next to comparable properties in the area. With their own resources spread thinly across other flips, Tarek and Christina have only $300,000 to spend on the home and its renovation. Despite their rigid debt ceiling, they're convinced they can purchase and rehab the home within a strict budget. But as problems are discovered and the margins start getting tighter, Tarek and Christina hope they can turn a profit on this investment home that is too small to fail.

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  • Dirty, Dated and Undesired
    6.7/1018 votes
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    #20 - Dirty, Dated and Undesired

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 5/6/2014

    Tarek and Christina spot a home listing online that's set for an auction that afternoon and based on neighborhood comps, the dirty and dated house looks like a bargain. By outward appearances, all it needs is an inexpensive cosmetic rehab. But after an unusual auction and a bevy of surprise issues, this dirty, dated and undesired home has quickly become more work than Tarek and Christina ever imagined.

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  • Ranch House of Ruin
    6.7/1015 votes
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    #21 - Ranch House of Ruin

    Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 6/24/2014

    Tarek and Christina come across a trust sale listing in Buena Park, California that looks very well-priced in comparison to recent sales in the area. After walking the home with their contractor and receiving a preliminary budget estimate, they're excited by the potential for profit. But as work begins and renovation costs rise on changing plans and hidden problems, their enticing profit margin appears to be on a downward spiral. Can Tarek and Christina rehabilitate this home into modern splendor or will mounting costs leave it to remain a ranch house of ruin?

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  • What's Old Is New Again
    6.7/109 votes
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    #22 - What's Old Is New Again

    Season 7 Episode 17 - Aired 8/17/2018

    Tarek and Christina get a lead on a home in Hacienda Heights, Calif., where they find some outdated designs and others that are back in style; the retro property could be profitable in this hot market, or they may find something hiding inside.

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  • Hoarding Potential
    6.7/1011 votes
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    #23 - Hoarding Potential

    Season 8 Episode 12 - Aired 10/18/2019

    Tarek's friend, Robert, wants to get into flipping and they buy a home sight unseen in Lakewood, CA. When they discover it's a major hoarder house filled to the brim with junk, Robert worries they made a mistake.

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  • Addition Condition
    6.7/107 votes
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    #24 - Addition Condition

    Season 10 Episode 5 - Aired 12/30/2021

    Tarek and Christina find a house in Anaheim, California, with some strange additions that could cause problems down the line. They team up with contractor Izzy Battres to make the most of this house without blowing their budget.

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  • Flop House Flip
    6.8/1028 votes
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    #25 - Flop House Flip

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/16/2013

    Tarek and Christina win a great deal on a four-bedroom foreclosure with a pool in La Mirada, CA. But when they discover a bevy of unpermitted construction, they are forced to demo additions and decrease their square footage.

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