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The Worst Episodes of Good Bones

Every episode of Good Bones ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Good Bones!

Worst episode
S3E8 The Little Brick House
6.57 votes
Best episode
S5E5 DIY Reno Rescue
8.77 votes
Top season
Season 5
8.1avg
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2d 23h
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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Good Bones Season 3 Episode 8 - The Little Brick House
    6.5/10(7 votes)

    S3:E8

    Mina & Karen tackle their first brick house renovation, and although it has tons of charm & character, it also has problems that need to be fixed. Working in a new neighborhood adds to the risk.(TD)

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Good Bones Season 4 Episode 8 - First House on the Block
    6.8/10(6 votes)

    S4:E8

    Mina and Karen renovate the first of several houses they purchased on Talbott Street in Indianapolis. The three-bedroom, one-bath home has a few architectural challenges starting with the bathroom's placement far from the bedrooms and a foundation that sags causing the kitchen floor to slope. The designers add a master suite using attic space, resolve the foundation problems and create an open-concept kitchen that gives the home a modern feel.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Good Bones Season 1 Episode 3 - Restoring a Rundown Victorian
    7.2/10(12 votes)

    S1:E3

    Mina and Karen splurge on an old house, and they have massive plans for the 2,100 square foot Victorian.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Good Bones Season 4 Episode 12 - Old Doors, New Wall
    7.0/10(7 votes)

    S4:E12

    Mina and Karen work on a duplex unit that's riddled with trash and interesting surprises, including a wall made entirely out of old doors;further problems arise when Cory discovers an unexpected issue with the foundation.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Good Bones Season 6 Episode 3 - Tiny Condo, Big Reno
    7.0/10(7 votes)

    S6:E3

    Hosts Mina and Karen need to renovate the final condominium in their Old Southside fourplex, so they do their best to maximize the space with a remarkable art deco style, a process that involves dealing with an extensive list of issues.

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  6. Good Bones Season 7 Episode 6 - Major Mansion Makeover
    7.0/10(7 votes)

    S7:E6

    Mina is renovating the home of professional basketball player Justin Holiday and his family. In hopes of expanding her business into more client renovations, Mina's goal is to turn this outdated mansion into a modern oasis before Justin's season begins.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Good Bones Season 3 Episode 5 - Starting From Scratch in the Southside Neighborhood
    7.0/10(6 votes)

    S3:E5

    Mina and Karen take a stab at redeveloping a house that was hit by a car in the Old Southside neighborhood. After some fun demo with a giant water hose, they design their new house with a simple, urban and classic aesthetic. They also create textile artwork to bring into the house, as well as floating side tables made from antique corbels.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Good Bones Season 3 Episode 7 - Empty Lot to Home Sweet Home
    7.0/10(6 votes)

    S3:E7

    Mina and Karen buy a property in one of the most coveted and popular neighborhoods in Indianapolis. The incredible price only means more challenges as they quickly uncover some buried surprises that put the build on hold. When construction can continue, this four-bedroom home with an open floor plan and a bonus living space on the second floor will turn out to be their sweetest home yet ... if they can get past the fire code violations. With a bohemian-meets-modern vibe, Mina and Karen hope to attract a certain cute young couple that they hope will call it home.

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  9. Good Bones Season 6 Episode 12 - Eclectic Artistry in Garfield Park
    7.0/10(6 votes)

    S6:E12

    Garfield Park is a haven for artists, so Mina and Karen think it's the perfect place for an art-filled renovation. Between the property's nightmarish texture and their tight budget, they'll need creativity to turn this home into an eclectic dreamscape.

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  10. Good Bones Season 2 Episode 6 - Big House, Big Potential
    7.3/10(10 votes)

    S2:E6

    Mina and Karen are excited to be back on Sanders Street to check out an old house they got a bargain on. The house already has great charm and plenty of curb appeal, but its large size is intimidating. The already huge project then comes with age-related issues like rotten wood, antiquated windows and many hidden treasures that are common in older houses. Can Mina and Karen return this home to its full potential?

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  11. Good Bones Season 5 Episode 8 - Free House, Expensive Reno
    7.2/10(6 votes)

    S5:E8

    Mina and Karen venture into a new neighborhood, Irvington, where Mina acquired a home from a real estate friend. When a serious problem arises with the small cottage, the entire plan for the property changes and making a profit becomes an enormous hurdle.

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  12. Good Bones Season 6 Episode 6 - Big Build Big Risk
    7.3/10(7 votes)

    S6:E6

    Mina and Karen return to Talbott Street for their largest project on the block! The abandoned build comes with big risks and bigger dollar signs, and they have to pull out every trick in the book to turn this giant into a modern lake house-style marvel.

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  13. Good Bones Season 8 Episode 1 - Income Property Issues
    7.3/10(7 votes)

    S8:E1

    Mina and the team are back in the Bates Hendricks neighborhood to turn one home into two dwellings: a downstairs apartment and an upstairs income property. After a pricey foundation fix, they need to pinch pennies to give the home plenty of wow factor.

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  14. Good Bones Season 7 Episode 2 - Eastside Americana Cottage
    7.3/10(6 votes)

    S7:E2

    In Near Eastside, Mina and Karen hope a two-story addition with an Americana cottage design will turn a heftier profit than the area's last project; after finding a series of mysterious holes, the team worries the home will become a money pit.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Good Bones Season 5 Episode 13 - The Cottage Catastrophe
    7.4/10(6 votes)

    S5:E13

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  16. Good Bones Season 6 Episode 1 - Scary to Chic in Old Southside
    7.4/10(6 votes)

    S6:E1

    With her son in tow and another baby on the way, Mina returns to Old Southside, where she and Karen aim to turn a creepy, insect-infested lot into a chic oasis for a new family; they make a sentimental connection to the home’s past owner.

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  17. Good Bones Season 9 Episode 1 - Mina Takes the Lake
    7.6/10(14 votes)

    S9:E1

    With hopes of having more work-life balance, Mina buys a lakefront fixer-upper and jumps right into making it a restful family getaway. But when a huge sale falls through and jeopardizes the renovation, Mina must make a tough decision about her future.

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  18. Good Bones Season 7 Episode 12 - Twinning Is Winning
    7.4/10(5 votes)

    S7:E12

    After the success of her last Charles Street home, Mina decides to create a twin property by duplicating the floorplan and adding a cabin chic vibe. But with one failed inspection after another, the team faces delays that place the entire project at risk.

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  19. Good Bones Season 4 Episode 4 - Shiplap Surprise in Fountain Square
    7.5/10(7 votes)

    S4:E4

    Mina and Karen revamp a tiny but pricey two-bedroom home on a tight budget. They build additional bedrooms and reconfigure the floor plan to increase functionality. When their contractor mistakenly covers every wall in shiplap the team comes up with some innovative design solutions to create a unique industrial farmhouse style.

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  20. Good Bones Season 7 Episode 1 - Quaint Cottage With Vintage Vibes
    7.6/10(9 votes)

    S7:E1

    Mina and Karen are back in Fountain Square with a quaint but expensive cottage; in order to list this pricey property high enough to make a profit, they must figure out how to add plenty of bells and whistles without losing its vintage charm.

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  21. Good Bones Season 7 Episode 3 - Budget-Busting Basic Bombshell
    7.6/10(7 votes)

    S7:E3

    Mina and Karen make a risky move and purchase a huge house in a relatively new neighborhood. With one budget-busting issue after another, the team has to make money-saving design choices to create a neutral home that has bombshell appeal.

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  22. Good Bones Season 7 Episode 4 - Big Red Urban Barn
    7.6/10(7 votes)

    S7:E4

    Mina and the team return to Old Southside to tackle the smallest home on the block. The house needs to get bigger to make a profit, so Mina plans to add a second floor and red siding for an urban barn feel, but a snafu could set the team back weeks.

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  23. Good Bones Season 6 Episode 2 - A Charred Charmer for Cory
    7.6/10(6 votes)

    S6:E2

    Mina and Karen are tackling a 100-year-old home that’s endured a severe fire and foundational damage. Cory loves its potential and is interested in making this his permanent home, but the costly list of extreme challenges may cause him to get burned.

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  24. Good Bones Season 6 Episode 14 - Historic Cottage for First-Time Flippers
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    S6:E14

    A pair of first-time flippers is in over their heads renovating a historic Cottage Home property. They enlist Mina and Karen's help to navigate working with the local Historical Association and to prevent this new project from becoming a historic flop.

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  25. Good Bones Season 7 Episode 9 - Framing Fiasco in the Valley
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    S7:E9

    Mina and the team take on their first home in the Valley, a neighborhood they've never ventured into before. But with no comps in the area and major framing issues, Mina must pull out all the stops if she wants to see a return on this risky investment.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Little Brick House" is the worst rated episode of Good Bones. It scored 6.5/10 from 7 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on May 22, 2018. This episode scored 0.3 points lower than the second lowest rated, "First House on the Block".

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