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Mother/daughter duo Karen Laine and Mina Starsiak transform dilapidated properties in and around their hometown of Indianapolis. Karen's legal background and Mina's real estate knowledge help them secure diamonds in the rough, then they enlist

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Good Bones Season 2 Episode 11 - Small House, Big Problems
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    #1 - Small House, Big Problems

    S2:E11

    Mina and Karen find that "you get what you pay for" when they buy a bargain house for $5,000. At 730 square feet, it's their smallest home ever, but it's full of big challenges, including holes in the roof, holes in the floor and a rotting foundation supported by nothing more than a dirt pile and a car jack. Mina and Karen's goal is to create value but stay on budget while bringing this dilapidated little home back to a livable condition.

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  2. Good Bones Season 2 Episode 13 - Historical Hot Mess
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    #2 - Historical Hot Mess

    S2:E13

    Mina and Karen splurge on a corner lot home in the historical neighborhood of Fletcher Place. While struggling to work within the guidelines of the Historical Preservation Commission, Mina and Karen face more problems than they could have ever anticipated. If they can persevere, the girls think they can make up for the costs by the time the house goes on the market -- will they have gone too far over budget to make it all worth it?

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  3. Good Bones Season 4 Episode 3 - Little Pink House on Palmer
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    #3 - Little Pink House on Palmer

    S4:E3

    Mina and Karen buy a tiny duplex in a neighborhood south of downtown that has potential to be a big risk. The area is still in transition and there are already tenants on one side leaving the ladies only a small space to work with. Mina's sister-in-law is the intended resident so they use her as inspiration while transforming it into a cute pink cottage with a few special touches. The big reveal is an emotional moment where the flowing tears confirm the house is, indeed, perfect.

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  4. Good Bones Season 4 Episode 7 - Battle of the Two Chicks
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    #4 - Battle of the Two Chicks

    S4:E7

    Mina and Karen take on a massive duplex that was abandoned mid-construction and Mina decides to make it a competition. She renovates one side with a playful "Rose and Cotton Candy" theme while Karen opts for a French country look, and three real estate agents pick the winner.Mina and Karen are fixing up a condo building and Mina wants to remodel one of the units for her sister and her two girls, who want to be closer to downtown. They work to transform the total gut job into a dream home filled with personalized touches, including a special mural made by Mina, Karen and the kids.

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  5. Good Bones Season 4 Episode 10 - Big Money in Fountain Square
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    #5 - Big Money in Fountain Square

    S4:E10

    Mina and Karen take on a massive, partially-constructed house that was abandoned by investors. It's a big investment, and tensions rise when it comes to figuring out the kitchen cabinets' design. Mina decides to take a risk with her own money, which could be the move that sells the house or leaves them over budget

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  6. Good Bones Season 4 Episode 11 - Townhome of Trouble
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    #6 - Townhome of Trouble

    S4:E11

    Mina and Karen take on the renovation of a century-old duplex in Indianapolis, Indiana. They'll concentrate on one unit at a time and must stay on budget if they want to make a profit.

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  7. Good Bones Season 4 Episode 13 - The Brickyard Brick House
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    #7 - The Brickyard Brick House

    S4:E13

    Mina and Karen revamp a historic brick house in a rising area of South Indianapolis; they increase the square footage with a two-story addition and create a new layout with three bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths.

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  8. Good Bones Season 4 Episode 14 - Keeping It In The Family
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    #8 - Keeping It In The Family

    S4:E14

    Mina and Karen remodel a condo for Mina's sister and her two girls, who want to be closer to downtown; they transform the total gut job into a dream home filled with personalized touches, including a special mural.

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  9. Good Bones Season 4 Episode 15 - Episode 15
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    #9 - Episode 15

    S4:E15

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  10. Good Bones Season 5 Episode 7 - Old Biker Bar
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    #10 - Old Biker Bar

    S5:E7

    Mina and Karen return to the Old Southside neighborhood to transform an old motorcycle biker bar into a single-family home. The former hangout gets a massive, two-story addition and industrial-modern designs that pay homage to its biker roots.

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  11. Good Bones Season 5 Episode 11 - Cottage Becomes Artistic Oasis
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    #11 - Cottage Becomes Artistic Oasis

    S5:E11

    A couple that runs a nonprofit benefiting the Garfield Park neighborhood enlists Mina and Karen to make over one of their dilapidated properties. The team must work together to make sure the home comes in under budget and helps an artist in need.

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  12. Good Bones Season 6 Episode 7 - Claire's Crooked Cottage
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    #12 - Claire's Crooked Cottage

    S6:E7

    A mother has called on Mina and Karen to help fix up a home that she purchased for her daughter. While the cottage is in better condition than most of the duo's projects, they're hoping to add more living space and straighten out its crooked exterior.

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  13. Good Bones Season 6 Episode 8 - From Warehouse to Storefront
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    #13 - From Warehouse to Storefront

    S6:E8

    Mina and Karen have returned to the Bates-Hendricks neighborhood to turn an old warehouse into their first retail store. The rundown building needs an enormous amount of work, and they'll need the entire team to reveal their biggest project to date.

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  14. Good Bones Season 6 Episode 9 - From Teardown to Italian Treasure
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    #14 - From Teardown to Italian Treasure

    S6:E9

    Mother and daughter duo Karen E Laine and Mina Starsiak are on a mission to revitalize their hometown of Indianapolis one property at a time. They’re buying up run down homes and transforming them into stunning urban remodels. With Mina’s real estate know-how and Karen’s no-nonsense legal background, these ladies are unstoppable in getting a property they want and enlisting their family’s help with demo and construction. When it comes to exciting new homes in the city of Indianapolis, it all comes down to the ladies of “Good Bones.”

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  15. Good Bones Season 6 Episode 10 - Pricey Paradise with Big Problems
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    #15 - Pricey Paradise with Big Problems

    S6:E10

    Mina and Karen tackle their last house on Talbott Street, but money is tight for this expensive project. They work to pack in as many cool design features as they can, but buyers in the neighborhood may not respond well to their French farmhouse theme.

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  16. Good Bones Season 6 Episode 11 - Starting From Scratch in the Old Southside
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    #16 - Starting From Scratch in the Old Southside

    S6:E11

    Mina and Karen take on an abandoned fire-damaged home, but after a walkthrough, they realize the only way to fix it is to demolish the house and start from scratch. The duo pulls out all the stops to revitalize this rebuild with French-inspired design.

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  17. Good Bones Season 6 Episode 13 - California Dreaming in Indy
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    #17 - California Dreaming in Indy

    S6:E13

    Mina and Karen take on a huge, three-story build for Good Bones producer Adam and his Los Angeles-based family. As they prep for the move, the clock is ticking for the duo to finish the home and make this Midwestern transition as comfortable as possible.

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  18. Good Bones Season 7 Episode 10 - The Wedding Studio
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    #18 - The Wedding Studio

    S7:E10

    Mina tackles her biggest challenge yet as she renovates her best friend's 6,000 square foot bridal shop. This could be the project that jump-starts more high-end commercial renos, and with only 60 days to the grand opening, Mina and the team must deliver.

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  19. Good Bones Season 7 Episode 11 - Soft Stark Southside House
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    #19 - Soft Stark Southside House

    S7:E11

    Mina and the team are back in Old Southside to take on a house Mina has purchased sight unseen. The structure has no foundation and must be torn down, and with an aggressive timeline, the problematic property could sink her plans of turning a quick sale.

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  20. Good Bones Season 8 Episode 2 - Secret Sanctuary on Singleton
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    #20 - Secret Sanctuary on Singleton

    S8:E2

    Mina and the team return to Bates-Hendricks to take on their second home on Singleton Street. With vaulted ceilings and a secret room in the kitchen, this serene, spa-like house needs serious wow factor to lure in the area's picky buyers.

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  21. Good Bones Season 8 Episode 3 - Historical Hiccups on Hill Street
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    #21 - Historical Hiccups on Hill Street

    S8:E3

    Mina and the team are in Irvington renovating a charming historical house on Hill Street. But after running into issues with the city, Mina has her work cut out for her to create an eclectic mid-mod villa while upholding its historical integrity.

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  22. Good Bones Season 8 Episode 4 - Money Pit Mishaps
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    #22 - Money Pit Mishaps

    S8:E4

    Mina and the team are back in Bates-Hendricks to remodel an old home with a two story addition and a separate income suite. But after major issues arise during framing, Mina is challenged to stay on budget to create a durable, deluxe getaway.

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  23. Good Bones Season 8 Episode 5 - Falling Head Ova Heels in Fountain Square
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    #23 - Falling Head Ova Heels in Fountain Square

    S8:E5

    Mina is helping her friend convert a historic Fountain Square home into a salon for her own beauty business. They plan to add a coffee shop into the renovation, but things could turn ugly when the health department steps in with other ideas.

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  24. Good Bones Season 8 Episode 6 - City Slickers Go Country
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    #24 - City Slickers Go Country

    S8:E6

    Mina and the team take on the family home of Two Chicks' build manager, Brittany, in the country town of New Castle. To get top dollar for her client, Mina must figure out how to step out of her urban comfort zone and adapt to a more rural market.

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  25. Good Bones Season 8 Episode 7 - New Build, New Business
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    #25 - New Build, New Business

    S8:E7

    After losing money on their last house, Mina and the team hope to get top dollar by doing an upscale new build on the lot next door. Mina decides to balance out the new construction blandness with antique doors, but a mishap could derail the project

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Small House, Big Problems" is the worst rated episode of "Good Bones". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/15/2017. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Historical Hot Mess".