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House Rules Season 1 Episodes

Season 1 Episode Guide

Season 1

13 Episodes 2003 - 2003

Episode 1

The Houses

Fri, Oct 10, 2003 60 mins

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.

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Episode 2

Master Bathroom

Fri, Oct 17, 2003 60 mins

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. Mark L. Walberg hosts.

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Episode 3

Master Bedroom

Fri, Oct 24, 2003 60 mins

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. Mark L. Walberg hosts.

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Episode 4

Front Yard

Fri, Oct 31, 2003 60 mins

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

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Episode 5

Living Room

Fri, Nov 7, 2003 60 mins

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. Mark L. Walberg hosts.

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Episode 6

Kitchen

Fri, Nov 14, 2003 60 mins

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. Mark L. Walberg hosts.

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Episode 7

Catch Up

Fri, Nov 14, 2003 60 mins

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. Mark L. Walberg hosts.

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Episode 8

Dining Room and Foyer

Fri, Nov 21, 2003 60 mins

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.

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Episode 9

Kitchen Part 2

Fri, Nov 28, 2003 60 mins

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.

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Episode 10

Backyard

Fri, Dec 5, 2003 60 mins

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. Host: Mark L. Walberg.

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Episode 11

Rooms of Choice

Fri, Dec 5, 2003 60 mins

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. Host: Mark L. Walberg.

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Episode 12

Interior Decorating

Fri, Dec 12, 2003 60 mins

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

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Episode 13

Finale

Fri, Dec 19, 2003 60 mins

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

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