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The Best Episodes of Restoring Galveston

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Ashley and Michael are helping bring the shine back to Galveston, Texas — repairing and restoring the community's historic homes with hopes of preserving the island's history and architecture.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Restoring Galveston Season 1 Episode 1 - The Pink Shack
    7.3/10(7 votes)

    #1 - The Pink Shack

    S1:E1

    Michael and Ashley have their work cut out for them while restoring a dilapidated 1914 fixer-upper. Together they create a light-filled breakfast nook and repurpose a vintage wooden sign to help transform what was once a condemned eyesore into a quaint pink corner house.

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  2. Restoring Galveston Season 1 Episode 3 - Mystery House
    6.6/10(6 votes)

    #2 - Mystery House

    S1:E3

    Michael surprises Ashley when an 1893 raised cottage that he purchased before seeing the full interior. The duo soon finds themselves in over their heads when they realize it's not quite the hidden gem Michael thought it was.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Restoring Galveston Season 3 Episode 5 - Stump House
    5.4/10(6 votes)

    #3 - Stump House

    S3:E5

    Ashley and Michael take on a half-finished Victorian mansion in the Historic District that was too good to pass up.

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  4. Restoring Galveston Season 1 Episode 2 - Fire Salvaged Victorian
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #4 - Fire Salvaged Victorian

    S1:E2

    Ashley and Michael see hidden potential in a fire-damaged Victorian and decide to save it from demolition. They're opening up the formerly cramped space by turning a breezeway into a brand-new kitchen before turning trash into treasure while repurposing an old safe.

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  5. Restoring Galveston Season 1 Episode 4 - Duplex Conversion
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #5 - Duplex Conversion

    S1:E4

    Michael and Ashley learn that a coveted property is for sale while crabbing off the Galveston coast. Knocking down walls and restoring the original staircase is only the beginning of their biggest undertaking yet as they begin converting the 1899 duplex into a single-family home.

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  6. Restoring Galveston Season 1 Episode 5 - Run Down Family Rental
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #6 - Run Down Family Rental

    S1:E5

    Ashley and Michael take on a rundown, family-owned 1939 craftsman. The project is an emotional journey for the duo as the bland home is transformed into a breath-taking abode with room expansions and some inspired flooring choices.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Restoring Galveston Season 1 Episode 6 - Tiny Craftsman
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #7 - Tiny Craftsman

    S1:E6

    Michael and Ashley revisit a house they tried to purchase a year ago and find the small 1920s craftsman has been stripped of all its original features. Now it's all hands on deck as the Cordrays add modern flair to the island property while working to preserve its antique charm.

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  8. Restoring Galveston Season 1 Episode 7 - The Kettle House
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #8 - The Kettle House

    S1:E7

    Michael and Ashley get the opportunity to renovate a bizarre Galveston icon that may harbor a few surprises inside. The spaceship-shaped landmark is soon brimming with life as the Cordrays bring their unique charm to the one-of-a-kind house.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Restoring Galveston Season 1 Episode 8 - Dream House
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #9 - Dream House

    S1:E8

    Michael and Ashley stumble upon a pre-1900s Victorian after some curbside dumpster diving. They hit New Orleans for some perfect vintage decor then return to combine two rooms into one spacious kitchen and make this the dream house worth of its own name.

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  10. Restoring Galveston Season 2 Episode 1 - East End Stunner
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #10 - East End Stunner

    S2:E1

    Ashley and Michael take on a house in the historic district; it's their first renovation since Ashley became pregnant, and they hope to complete the massive project before the baby arrives.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Restoring Galveston Season 2 Episode 2 - Southern Charmer
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #11 - Southern Charmer

    S2:E2

    Michael overpays for a house that claims to be a Victorian but lacks details from the era; Ashley and Michael need to make this home look like a Victorian again without going over their budget, and they only have six weeks before the baby arrives.

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  12. Restoring Galveston Season 2 Episode 3 - The Weekender
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #12 - The Weekender

    S2:E3

    Ashley and Michael aim to turn a tiny dilapidated 1940s-era clapboard house into a beach getaway for a small family to enjoy on the weekends.

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  13. Restoring Galveston Season 2 Episode 4 - Destined for Demo
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #13 - Destined for Demo

    S2:E4

    Michael buys a house that's on the city's demo list that needs to be saved.

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  14. Restoring Galveston Season 2 Episode 5 - Yellow Victorian
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #14 - Yellow Victorian

    S2:E5

    Ashley falls in love with an old Victorian with its original details.

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  15. Restoring Galveston Season 2 Episode 6 - Coastal Cottage
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #15 - Coastal Cottage

    S2:E6

    Michael finds a 1931 craftsman bungalow that's near the beach, and after seeing it, they know they have to buy it.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Restoring Galveston Season 2 Episode 7 - Budget Bungalow
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #16 - Budget Bungalow

    S2:E7

    Michael sees potential in a Victorian bungalow that has been eaten away by termites, leaving catastrophic damage.

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  17. Restoring Galveston Season 2 Episode 8 - Soda Pop Shop
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #17 - Soda Pop Shop

    S2:E8

    The Cordray family has been in Galveston for over a century, and for 50 years they ran a corner drug store; Ashley wants to bring it back; with a baby due in a few weeks, Michael doesn't think it's a good time to open a new business.

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  18. Restoring Galveston Season 3 Episode 1 - The Move
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #18 - The Move

    S3:E1

    Ashley buys a tiny home without consulting Michael, and he's shocked to discover it needs to move six miles across the island. As costs rise, they wonder if they'll be able to turn a profit.

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  19. Restoring Galveston Season 3 Episode 2 - Beach Please
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #19 - Beach Please

    S3:E2

    Ashley and Michael find a charming 1930s bungalow close to the beach and jump at the opportunity to turn it into a vacation rental. With beach season approaching and a baby on the way, they must work hard and fast to get the house ready in time.

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  20. Restoring Galveston Season 3 Episode 3 - Money Shack
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #20 - Money Shack

    S3:E3

    Ashley and Michael buy a shack from 1898 that's been abandoned for decades. With multiple problems, a tight budget and their second baby on the way, they face big challenges to transform it into a neighborhood gem.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. Restoring Galveston Season 3 Episode 4 - Grandma's House
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #21 - Grandma's House

    S3:E4

    Ashley and Michael take a gamble on a 1979 property as old homes become harder to find in a saturated market- with fewer historical details to honor, they must get creative with their designs.

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  22. Restoring Galveston Season 3 Episode 6 - The Clayton
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #22 - The Clayton

    S3:E6

    When Ashley and Michael get an inside tip on an 1866 Victorian home that may have been designed by famed Galveston architect, Nicholas Clayton, they jump at the chance to restore it; at 3,500 square feet, this is the biggest house they have ever purchased, and it will be a huge undertaking to honor the historical integrity of the house, while still staying within their tight budget.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Restoring Galveston Season 3 Episode 7 - Circa House
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #23 - Circa House

    S3:E7

    Michael and Ashley purchase the worst house in Galveston Island's desirable East End Historic District; it has a decaying porch and extensive water damage, they have their work cut out for them to make a profit on the project.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Restoring Galveston Season 3 Episode 8 - Half-Lot Problems
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #24 - Half-Lot Problems

    S3:E8

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    Director:Unknown
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  25. Restoring Galveston Season 4 Episode 1 - Alley Cat House
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #25 - Alley Cat House

    S4:E1

    Ashley and Michael transform an alley home that was once filled with cats into a stylish getaway. The property is highlighted with custom features, including reclaimed wood walls and a repurposed stock tank bathtub.

    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"The Pink Shack" is the best rated episode of "Restoring Galveston". It scored 7.3/10 based on 7 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/6/2019. This episode scored 0.7 points higher than the second highest rated, "Mystery House".