This Old House
Series· 1979· 30mTV-G

This Old House

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TV's original home-improvement show, following one whole-house renovation over several episodes.

Creator:
Russell Morash

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Last aired
S47 · E23Walpole ADU: Retro Vibes
Next episode
S47 · E24Walpole ADU: An Attic ADU

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Seasons

Season 472025
26 episodes
  • No still
    E1Asheville Rebuilds
    · 25m

    Five families work to rebuild their lives in the wake of Hurricane Helene.

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    E2Asheville: Rising Out of the Muck
    · 25m

    The builders start putting the homes back together in Asheville; rough-ins begin; meteorologist Stephanie Abrams explains why the storm hit Asheville so hard.

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    E3Asheville: All Clear
    · 25m

    Mark meets with a local mason to investigate the depth of damage caused to a chimney by fallen trees. Siding starts to go up at Paula's. Kevin meets with Army Corp to discuss their continued relief efforts.

  • E4Asheville: Waterproof Work
    · 25m

    In Swannanoa, Kevin helps Jim's brother Bill tile a bathroom. In North Asheville, he joins father and son roofers JD and Jayden. Later in East Asheville, Kevin and builder Will remove rot and replace the damaged area of Paula's deck.

  • E5Asheville: Out of the Mountains
    · 25m

    Kevin helps in Swannanoa while Jenn checks in with homeowner Melinda as FEMA clears damaged trees. Mark tours an historic Inn and Richard joins building science experts who air seal Paula's house.

  • E6Asheville: Community Carpenters
    · 25m

    Kevin visits a high school carpentry program that's helping the community; meeting with an electrician in North Asheville; Tommy helps homeowner Paula turn an antique chest into a bathroom vanity.

  • E7Asheville: Boulder Dash
    · 25m

    Mauro helps Paula stain her front door; Jenn meets with the North Asheville landscaper who is using boulders to make a new retaining wall and steps; Kevin helps project manager Noah install an interior door.

  • E8Asheville: Bricks, Blinds and Brews
    · 25m

    Kevin takes a tour of the restaurants and breweries that are opening back up after Hurricane Helene; prepping homeowners Jim and Allies' house to be painted; Mark installs a fireplace at the North Asheville project.

  • E9Asheville: Silt and Stone
    · 25m

    Zack takes a canoe ride on the river. Kevin visits a local workshop that is building a vanity top for Paula. Jenn has the Swannanoa soil tested after the flood and delivers the news to homeowners Jim and Allie.

  • E10Asheville: Putting Down Roots
    · 25m

    Jenn takes Swannanoa homeowners plant shopping and then helps with landscaping in North Asheville. Meanwhile, Kevin heads to Georgia for a carpet factory tour. Zack helps install a butcher block counter at Miah's.

  • E11Asheville: Coming Home
    · 25m

    It's a celebration in Western North Carolina as five families return to their homes after rebuilding from Hurricane Helene. The crew tours the houses and connects with each family. The location of the next project is revealed.

  • E12Needham: Needed in Needham
    · 25m

    The team heads to Needham to meet Liz and Patrick in their 1896 Queen Anne, exploring plans for a new layout and rear addition. Jenn, Mark, and the homeowners' son kick off the project by removing and saving the old brick walkway.

  • E13Needham: Pouring It On
    · 25m

    Kevin and Tom remove and save the kitchen cabinets for reuse. Up on the roof, Charlie and Mark tackle the chimney teardown. Later, Kevin meets with the architect to learn the homeowner's vision before checking in on foundation plans with Charlie.

  • E14Needham: Reduce, Reside, Recycle
    · 25m

    Kevin and Charlie work together to remove aluminum siding from the house. Kevin heads off site to hear about the company that will take the siding away to be recycled. Back at the house, Kevin, Charlie and Tommy install a new steel beam.

  • E15Needham: Getting Our Ducts in a Row
    · 25m

    Richard meets with the HVAC subs who are here to re-duct the house to make the system more efficient. Charlie demos the third-floor ceiling to make room for new insulation. Meanwhile, Tommy and Kevin install a double-hung window located in the dining room that looks onto the front porch.

  • E16Needham: Trim and Proper
    · 25m

    Charlie visits a made-to-order window trim factory in Springfield, MA. Later, he and Tom install edge boards on the new deck. Kevin joins later to finish the tongue-and- groove decking. In the front yard, Jenn and Patrick discuss landscaping plans

  • E17Needham: Foot Traffic
    · 25m

    Jenn and Mark build a backyard brick patio. Meanwhile, Kevin visits a lumber business to see the homeowners new floors being made. Later, Kevin and Charlie work to weave in salvaged floor strips with the original flooring.

  • E18Needham: Going Through Customs
    · 25m

    Heath lays out the wiring for radiant floor heating before tile goes down in the bathroom. Meanwhile, Kevin visits a custom cabinet shop on Cape Cod to see the kitchen cabinets being made. Later, Tom, Charlie, and Kevin work on the built-in bookcase.

  • E19Needham: Everything Old Is New Again
    · 25m

    Kevin and Charlie relocate and rebuild the original built-in China cabinet in the new dining room. Heath shows Kevin the proper layout and height before installing bathroom sconces. Meanwhile, Tom preps the front door for a new mortise lock.

  • E20Needham: Let It Show
    · 25m

    It's moving day in Needham, as the renovation of the 1890s Victorian wraps up. The crew tours the house, which has a brand-new back extension, reconfigured layout and a primary bathroom. The location of the next project is revealed.

  • E21Walpole ADU: Welcome to Walpole
    · 25m

    In Walpole, a 1970s ranch is reworked for multigenerational living, adding a backyard ADU for aging parents, a primary suite bump-out, smarter baths, and better flow from garage to new mudroom and kitchen.

  • E22Walpole ADU: An ADU Takes Shape
    · 25m

    Kevin demos a wall in the primary bedroom. Tom frames an exterior wall to tie old and new spaces together, Richard reviews shared plumbing for the ADU, and the electrician buries a new 400-amp service to feed both homes.

  • E23Walpole ADU: Retro Vibes
    · 25m

    Vinyl siding goes up on the main house and ADU as Kevin reveals the ADU's framed layout. Richard reviews basement HVAC while a team upstairs installs a three-panel slider to connect indoor and outdoor living.

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    E24Walpole ADU: An Attic ADU
    · 25m

    Kevin checks progress on the ADU addition in Walpole and then heads to Dorchester to see how one family turned their attic into a compact apartment. Meanwhile, Richard gets an update from plumber Bob Connolly.

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    E25Walpole ADU: Board & Batten Down The Hatches
    · 25m

    Kevin visits a factory in Georgia that makes engineered plank flooring. Meanwhile, Zack's back is in town to help local carpenter Adrian install some board & batten wall paneling in the new mudroom.

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    E26Walpole ADU: A Double HomecomingFinale
    · 25m

    The team tours a renovated ranch and a new 900 sq ft ADU, sharing lessons from building the town's first ADU. They review shared systems and exterior plans while exploring how the new spaces function for the family.

Season 462024
26 episodes
  • E1Nashville: Welcome to Music City, USA
    · 25m

    The team tours a rundown brick cottage in a quaint neighborhood of East Nashville, Tenn; a performance at a local music venue.

  • E2Nashville: Moving Day
    · 25m

    A 1920s brick cottage is lifted off its foundation and moved to the backyard; the architect discusses the renovation challenges.

  • E3Nashville: Grounded
    · 25m

    Prefabricated walls are set in place; the house is moved back into place over its new foundation; a structural engineer solves a problem onsite; Nashville's famous hot chicken.

  • E4Nashville: A Grand Time at the Opry
    · 25m

    Touring the Grand Ole Opry; framing begins at the project house and HVAC plans are revealed; plumbing penetrations on the roof are sealed and covered; a pocket door frame is installed

  • E5Nashville: Sustainable Siding
    · 25m

    Visiting a factory where siding is made from rice hulls, then installing it at the project house; brick repairs are done on the interior.

  • E6Nashville: Vince Gill's Nashville
    · 25m

    Country music singer Vince Gill offers a tour of his favorite spots in Nashville, Tenn.; kitchen island legs are fashioned from recycled cedar posts; exterior paint colors are selected.

  • E7Nashville: Shelter From the Storm
    · 25m

    Constructing a safe room in the basement; installing a composite deck; landscape plans are revealed; staying same in a tornado.

  • E8Nashville: Southern Hospitality
    · 25m

    Renovation of the 1920s brick cottage wraps up; touring the interior and new front yard; the next project location is revealed.

  • E9Ridgewood: Ridgewood Revival
    · 25m

    Zack is back! The team arrives in New Jersey for a project with builder Zack Dettmore, homeowners Peter and Kay, and their 1930s colonial. Kevin O'Connor and Peter tour the first floor to plan an expansion. Kay and Tom Silva discuss upgrades for the second floor. Richard Trethewey reviews plumbing upgrades in the basement while Jenn Nawada and the homeowners discuss patio plans.

  • E10Ridgewood: Swiss Mix
    · 25m

    A trip to Switzerland to see how the project's house wrap is made; goals for the design plan; rainwater management system.

  • E11Ridgewood: Colonial Revival Revived
    · 25m

    The process of framing a wall in the new addition; a solution to a major plumbing issue in the kitchen; installing speciality hardware designed to keep the addition from wracking.

  • E12Ridgewood: Walled in Science
    · 25m

    Vapour and condensation; touring the James Rose Center; creating a vent that will blend in with the wall in the primary bedroom.

  • E13Ridgewood: All Quiet on the Kitchen Front
    · 25m

    How wood fiber insulation is made; the components of sound proofing a room.

  • E14Ridgewood: Flooring Features and a Rocking Fountain
    · 25m

    Tile for a curbless shower; installing the kitchen floors; installing a custom-made water feature for the backyard patio.

  • E15Ridgewood: Sugar Maple Revival
    · 25m

    The whole gang comes down to help as the build nears completion; boiler installation; pantry tiles.

  • E16Ridgewood: Colonial Revival With Modern Flair
    · 25m

    The renovation of the 1930s colonial revival wraps up; a tour of the house reveals the new back extension and patio with water feature; the location of the next project is revealed.

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    E17Westford: Welcome to Westford
    · 25m

    The team meets in Wesford, Mass., to restore a colonial home that was damaged by fire.

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    E18Westford: Updates Under a New Roof
    · 25m

    Restoring the roof to match the original house; insulation issues in old walls; creating a garage in the existing basement.

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    E19Westford: Heavy Metal
    · 25m

    Plans to design the perfect HVAC system; how fire moves through balloon framed houses.

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    E20Westford: Abating the Old, Seeding the New
    · 25m

    Restoring the main staircase; a visit to an orchard; installing a roof hatch to the widow's walk.

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    E21Westford: Septic, Stairs and Subs
    · 25m

    The installation of the new septic system; repairing the portion of the staircase that was burned in the fire; rough plumbing.

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    E22Westford: Side Hustle
    · 25m

    Installing the new siding; using stone to make the addition more cohesive with the house; visiting a trade school in Switzerland.

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    E23Westford: Gutted & Rewired
    · 25m

    Checking on the rewiring of an antique chandelier; beginning stages of the backyard solar install; installing fiberglass gutters.

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    E24Westford: A Family Affair
    · 25m

    Painting a room; retiling the fireplace on the second floor and repairing cracks; a visit to Williamson College of the Trades to hear how some graduates are doing.

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    E25Westford: Mural, Mural on the Wall
    · 25m

    Checking in with the team to see what's left; installing pendant lights, including a rewired antique chandelier; solar finishes up in the backyard.

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    E26Westford: A Historical Gem Once AgainFinale
    · 25m

    The renovation of the Westford fire-damaged colonial home is revealed as the crew tours the house.

Season 452023
26 episodes
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    E1Lexington: On a Mission
    · 27m

    The crew starts a new project in Lexington, MA, to make a 1960 mid-century modern home accessible for a family with a son who has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. The crew meets the homeowners to learn about the disease and the challenges the current setup of the house poses. The project is a race against time, but the crew is determined to get the family back into their home as soon as possible.

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    E2Lexington: Shore We Can
    · 27m

    The interior is demoed, and rebuilding has begun. The new design and energy code are explained.

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    E3Lexington: The Big Dig
    · 27m

    Accessible features integrated into the design begin at construction. A new mechanical room connects to the old via a block wall tunnel, HVAC ducting is buried underground, and after learning about residential elevators, framing begins for one.

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    E4Lexington: Engineered For Accessibility
    · 27m

    A lally column stands in the way of the new open floor plan. As a solution, it is removed, and the ridge beam is replaced with a trio of engineered beams. The new landscape is previewed in 3D, and tips are shared for creating an accessible bathroom.

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    E5Lexington: Gone Geo
    · 27m

    A zero-threshold entry to the patio is framed. Geothermal energy is explained, and wells are dug.

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    E6Lexington: Reworked and Rewired
    · 27m

    The fully framed front of the house is revealed; work continues on the geothermal system; the connection to the interior is made; blocking is installed in the framing; replacing and rewiring old receptacles.

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    E7Lexington: Ramping Up
    · 27m

    Repairing the original brick; building a DIY ramp; touring a modern accessible home; adding trim to the exterior.

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    E8Lexington: Drop in the Gutter
    · 27m

    A walking tour of the roof reveals its various pitches; installing a built-in gutter system; rough-in begins on the interior; energy-efficient windows are installed.

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    E9Lexington: Phased Out
    · 27m

    Work on the house is divided into phases for efficient workflow; the back foundation gets a stucco finish; kitchen cabinet selection; installing siding; the back patio gets proper drainage.

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    E10Lexington: Seven Layer Floors
    · 27m

    The slab-on-grade foundation is built up; accessible AV solutions are explored; prep begins for a curbless shower; installing an automatic zero threshold door.

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    E11Lexington: Electrical Bond
    · 27m

    Copper bonding is installed before the therapy pool is craned in; tile selections are revealed; the integrated entrance ramp gets snow melt and a final layer of concrete; elevator disconnects are installed.

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    E12Lexington: Upcycled
    · 27m

    Building the elevator cab; using leftover flooring to make a modern feature for the kitchen island; exploring AV solutions for accessibility; installing new solar panels.

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    E13Lexington: Install With Care
    · 27m

    Work on the internal geothermal systems begins; installing in-wall lighting to illuminate the entrance ramp; installing an offset p-trap; a visit to a glass-blowing studio; grab bar installation begins.

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    E14Lexington: All in the Family
    · 27m

    Landscape planting begins with screen trees and rose bushes; the children pitch in on a painting project; the homeowners discuss Duchenne muscular dystrophy; a modern staircase is installed in the foyer.

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    E15Lexington: Judgement Day
    · 27m

    Geothermal is in; kitchen appliances are installed; the new HERS score is revealed.

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    E16Lexington: Accessible Made Modern
    · 27m

    The completed renovation of the 1960 mid-century modern home accommodates a family of five, including a child with Duchenne muscular dystrophy; the crew returns to go through the changes with the family.

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    E17Glen Ridge: Multi-Generational
    · 27m

    The crew heads to New Jersey for the second project of the season - an 1897 Victorian in the Borough of Glen Ridge that's being renovated for multi-generational living. The homeowners give the crew a tour and explain how the new spaces will be used.

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    E18Glen Ridge: Vintage
    · 27m

    Demo has begun uncovering 150-year-old wine bottles in the walls. A chimney is demolished, and the roof is reframed. The architect shares his inspiration for the project, and the mayor gives a tour of the Borough's gas lamps. Asbestos is abated.

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    E19Glen Ridge: Small But Mighty
    · 27m

    Termite damage has caused major construction changes. New footings are needed in the basement. A historic community garden is toured. A 15-year-old student talks about working on the project. The old sewer line is replaced without trenching.

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    E20Glen Ridge: QR Construction
    · 27m

    Installing helical piers for the new porch; prepping new windows for installation; protecting plumbing pipes from cold weather.

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    E21Glen Ridge: Roughed In
    · 27m

    The new flangeless windows are installed water and air tight. Preparation begins for in-ceiling speakers. The Empire State Building is visited. Porch decking is installed to minimize waste, and a hybrid plumbing system is chosen for the house.

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    E22Glen Ridge: Next Level Tight
    · 27m

    Air tightness is taken to the next level with vapor barrier electrical boxes. The homeowner designs a custom lead glass sidelight. Various types of weather-resistant barriers are explored. Drip edge flashing and exterior window trim are installed.

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    E23Glen Ridge: A Breath of Fresh Air
    · 27m

    The new staircase is manufactured in a shop and assembled on-site. The shop is toured. The homeowner installs a new brick walkway. Wood fiber insulation and the new HRV system are explored. The architect talks about the interior trim details

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    E24Glen Ridge: Tested and Approved
    · 27m

    A blower door test reveals the home's airtightness; a baseboard trim gets a radius detail; discussing the borough's effort to maintain its tree-lined streets; installing a prefab tile niche; prepping interior trim for paint finish.

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    E25Glen Ridge: Spring Forward
    · 27m

    Building a custom mudroom bench from reclaimed wood; the primary bathroom gets a custom paint finish; spring landscaping; installing kitchen crown molding above the cabinets and recessed lighting.

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    E26Glen Ridge: Next Generation VictorianFinale
    · 27m

    Renovation of the 1887 Victorian is completed; the builder installs the custom lead glass sidelight; the crew gets a tour from the homeowners.

Season 442022
26 episodes

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Season 432021
39 episodes

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Season 422020
30 episodes

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Season 412019
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Season 402018
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Season 392017
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Season 382016
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Season 372015
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Season 362014
26 episodes

Charlestown 2014; Lexington Project 2015; Veteran's House 2015

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Season 352013
26 episodes

Jersey Shore Rebuilds 2013; Arlington 2014

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Season 342012
26 episodes

Cambridge 2012; Essex 2012/13

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Season 332011
26 episodes

Bedford; Barrington

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Season 322010
26 episodes

Auburndale; Los Angeles

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Season 312009
26 episodes

Newton Centre; Roxbury

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Season 302008
26 episodes

Weston; New York City

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Season 292007
26 episodes

Newton; New Orleans

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Season 282006
26 episodes

East Boston; Austin

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Season 272005
26 episodes

Cambridge; Washington D.C.

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Season 262004
26 episodes

The Carlisle House

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Season 252003
26 episodes

The Concord Cottage; The Bermuda House

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Season 242002
26 episodes

The Winchester House; The Lake Forest Dream Kitchen

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Season 232001
26 episodes

The Manchester House

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Season 222000
26 episodes

The Charlestown House; The West Palm Beach House

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Season 211999
26 episodes

The Billerica House; The Santa Barbara House

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Season 201998
26 episodes

The Watertown House; The Key West House

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Season 191997
26 episodes

The Milton House; The San Francisco House

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Season 181996
26 episodes

The Nantucket House; The Tuscon House

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Season 171995
26 episodes

The Salem House; The Savannah House

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Season 161994
26 episodes

The Acton House; The Napa Valley House

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Season 151993
26 episodes

The Belmont House; The Honolulu House

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Season 141992
26 episodes

The Lexington Ranch; The Miami House

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Season 131991
26 episodes

The Wayland House; The London House

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Season 121990
26 episodes

The Jamaica Plain House; The New Orleans House

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Season 111989
26 episodes

The Concord House; The Santa Fe House

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Season 101988
26 episodes

The Lexington Bed and Breakfast

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Season 91987
26 episodes

The Westwood House; The Santa Barbara Bungalow

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Season 81986
26 episodes

The Reading House; The Brimfield House; The Phoenix House

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Season 71985
26 episodes

The Newton Cottage; The Reading Ranch; The Melrose House; The Tampa House

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Season 61984
26 episodes

In and Around Boston

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Season 51983
26 episodes

The Brookline House

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Season 41982
26 episodes

The Arlington House

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Season 31982
13 episodes

The Woburn House

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Season 21981
27 episodes

The Newton House

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Season 11979
13 episodes

The Dorchester House

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Details

Networks
PBS
Seasons
47 · 1208 episodes
Runtime
30m per episode
Status
Returning Series
Language
EN
First aired
January 1, 1979
Content rating
TV-G
Country
United States of America
Production
This Old House Productions
IMDB ID
tt0078701

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