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The Best Episodes of House Rules Season 1

Every episode of House Rules Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of House Rules Season 1!

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Three couples are pitted against each other in a 13-week home remodeling competition that will ultimately result in one couple keeping the deed to their project home.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    House Rules Season 1 Episode 1 - The Houses
    6.2/10(6 votes)

    #1 - The Houses

    S1:E1

    Host Mark L. Walberg introduces the teams: newlyweds Katie and Adam; Cindy and Bill, married for 11 years; and Rebecca and Joey, who have a long-distance relationship. Included: the couples compete in an obstacle course.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. House Rules Season 1 Episode 2 - The Master Bathroom
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #2 - The Master Bathroom

    S1:E2

    The three couples renovate their master bathrooms and compete in a furniture-moving contest. Also: the panel of judges is introduced, including designer Kelley West and contractor Stephen Hann.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. House Rules Season 1 Episode 3 - Master Bedroom
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #3 - Master Bedroom

    S1:E3

    The three couples renovate their master bedrooms, with Rebecca and Joey creating a wall of pillows, and Bill and Cindy breaking through brick to install a window. Included: a ceiling-painting competition involving a trampoline.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. House Rules Season 1 Episode 4 - Front Yard
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #4 - Front Yard

    S1:E4

    The couples landscape their front yards, with Katie and Adam adding a water fountain to their atrium. Included: a water-hose contest.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. House Rules Season 1 Episode 5 - The Living Room
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #5 - The Living Room

    S1:E5

    The couples renovate their living rooms and compete in a game of polo played on riding lawn mowers. Included: Rebecca tries to decide on a paint color for the room.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. House Rules Season 1 Episode 6 - Kitchen
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #6 - Kitchen

    S1:E6

    The teams begin two-week renovations on their kitchens and also compete in a contest involving stacked paint cans. The couples call on professional electricians for their kitchen work.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. House Rules Season 1 Episode 7 - Catch Up
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #7 - Catch Up

    S1:E7

    The couples work on unfinished projects while professional electricians toil in the kitchens. Then, the teams compete in a puzzle contest and Katie and Adam refloor their living room.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. House Rules Season 1 Episode 8 - Dining Room and Foyer
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #8 - Dining Room and Foyer

    S1:E8

    The couples work on the dining room and foyer. Competition involves making an entire breakfast using the same kind of tools they use in their renovations.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. House Rules Season 1 Episode 9 - Kitchen, Part 2
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #9 - Kitchen, Part 2

    S1:E9

    After waiting two weeks for professional help to rewire their kitchens and install their cabinets, the teams are back to complete their kitchen renovations. More issues arise.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. House Rules Season 1 Episode 10 - The Backyard
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #10 - The Backyard

    S1:E10

    The couples work on their backyards and compete for budgets in a question-and-answer contest. Included: Rebecca and Joey build an outdoor kitchen and deck. 

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. House Rules Season 1 Episode 11 - Rooms of Choice
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #11 - Rooms of Choice

    S1:E11

    In the final week of renovations, the show's producers choose a room for each team to remodel. Included: the couples compete in a game of miniature golf.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. House Rules Season 1 Episode 12 - Interior Decorating
    6.4/10(5 votes)

    #12 - Interior Decorating

    S1:E12

    The couples furnish their homes and finish last-minute projects. Included: the teams face off in an obstacle-course competition.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. House Rules Season 1 Episode 13 - Finale
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #13 - Finale

    S1:E13

    In the season finale, viewers choose the winning home remodelers, who receive the house they've spent 12 weeks renovating.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Houses" is the best rated episode of "House Rules" season 1. It scored 6.2/10 based on 6 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/10/2003. This episode is rated 6.2 points higher than the second-best, "The Master Bathroom".