HGTV is doubling down on its winning formula, announcing a colossal programming slate for late 2025 and 2026 that promises hundreds of new episodes for fan favorites like House Hunters and Property Brothers, alongside an exciting lineup of four brand-new series designed to engage and attract a broader audience.
On Wednesday, October 22, 2025, home and design enthusiasts received thrilling news as HGTV unveiled a substantial boost to its programming slate. The network, consistently ranking as a top 10 prime cable network, announced a massive pickup order that includes 50 episodes across four brand-new freshman series and nearly 400 fresh episodes for its long-running fan-favorite franchise, House Hunters. This strategic move aims to solidify HGTV’s market position by delivering both beloved formats and innovative new concepts.
The Core of the Strategy: Proven Formats and Fresh Faces
The latest programming order reflects HGTV’s commitment to its audience. Howard Lee, Chief Creative Officer, US Networks, Warner Bros. Discovery, articulated the network’s dual approach. “With this programming order, HGTV is delivering more of our tried-and-true formats that drive consistent ratings for the network, while also featuring new talent and concepts to engage our devoted fans and attract different audiences,” Lee stated, as reported by Us Weekly via AOL. This philosophy underpins the significant investment in both established successes and promising new ventures.
Fan-Favorite Juggernauts: The Enduring Power of House Hunters
For over 25 years, House Hunters has captivated audiences, becoming a true pop culture phenomenon. Its signature format, allowing viewers to peek inside three different homes and guess the buyer’s choice, continues to attract over 13 million prime-time viewers each month. The network’s announcement of nearly 400 new half-hour episodes of House Hunters and its popular spin-off, House Hunters International, through 2026 ensures that fans will have ample opportunities to indulge in this quintessential viewing experience.
Property Brothers Back with a Brand-New Challenge
The dynamic twin duo, Drew and Jonathan Scott, are set to star in and executive produce an all-new 14-episode series titled Property Brothers: Under Pressure, slated for 2026. This new show will see the real estate and renovation powerhouses tackling a unique challenge: helping wary buyers grappling with commitment issues. With emotional and financial stakes at an all-time high, the Scott brothers will guide clients through the complexities of the home-buying process, from competitive markets to budget compromises, ultimately delivering stunning, functional dream homes.
Unveiling HGTV’s Fresh Series for 2026
Beyond the returning favorites, HGTV is introducing three exciting new series to its 2026 lineup, each bringing a distinct flavor to home entertainment:
- Botched Homes: New York City-turned-Florida contractor Charlie Kawas and his expert crew will tackle the most egregious failed renovations. In eight one-hour episodes, Kawas aims to fix unsafe, unlivable, and unbelievable homes marred by shoddy craftsmanship and bizarre design choices, restoring function and beauty to clients’ spaces.
- Neighborhood Watch (wt): This fun and unexpected series will reveal raw, unfiltered, and sometimes shocking footage captured by various home surveillance devices. Across 16 half-hour episodes, viewers will witness hilarious, outrageous, and bizarre moments involving neighbors, uninvited guests, and animal visitors.
- World’s Bargain Dream Homes (wt): An inspiring new house hunting series, this show will follow adventurous buyers as they pursue stunning, turnkey, and affordable properties in desirable locations around the globe. The 12 authentic, entertaining, and humorous episodes promise to show viewers that dream homes don’t always require breaking the bank.
Rounding Out 2025: A Packed Slate of Returning Favorites and New Specials
The programming boost isn’t just for 2026. HGTV is also set to buoy its schedule for the remainder of 2025 with premiere episodes of new and returning series and specials, ensuring a continuous flow of engaging content for its loyal audience. The upcoming fall and holiday season will feature:
- My Lottery Dream Home: New episodes premiere Friday, November 7, at 9 p.m. ET/PT, with David Bromstad helping lucky winners find their fantasy homes.
- Hoarding for the Holidays: A new series premiering Tuesday, November 11, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. This cheerfully chaotic four-part special delves into the world of the yuletide obsessed, where holiday spirit takes over every inch of living space.
- Fixer to Fabulous: A new season premieres Tuesday, December 2, at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Husband-and-wife duo Dave and Jenny Marrs return for 12 new episodes of life-changing overhauls in Bentonville, Arkansas.
- Cheap A$$ Beach Houses: This new fantasy lifestyle series premieres Wednesday, December 3, at 9 and 9:30 p.m. ET/PT. The 16 half-hour episodes will humorously guide bargain buyers toward owning affordable coastal paradise.
- White House Christmas 2025: A one-hour special premieres Sunday, December 14, at 6 p.m. ET/PT, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the White House’s magnificent holiday transformation.
- My Lottery Dream Home: David’s Happy Ending: A one-hour special premieres Friday, December 19, at 9 p.m. ET/PT, chronicling David Bromstad’s personal four-year home renovation journey.
- Additional new episodes of 100 Day Dream Home, Help! I Wrecked My House, and Sin City Rehab are also scheduled to air in November.
Navigating the Network’s Evolution: The Context of Recent Changes
This extensive programming announcement comes after a period of significant change for HGTV, which saw the cancellation of several fan-favorite home renovation series earlier in the year. Shows such as Bargain Block, Married to Real Estate, Izzy Does It, Farmhouse Fixer, Battle on the Beach, Christina on the Coast, and The Flipping El Moussas were among those not renewed. The network’s decision stirred considerable discussion and some backlash within the fan community, with stars like Egypt Sherrod and Mike Jackson opening up about their reactions to the cancellations, as reported by People.
The current programming slate appears to be a robust response to these shifts, aiming to reassure fans with a steady stream of established hits while also introducing new concepts that align with evolving viewer interests. By balancing the familiar with the fresh, HGTV is strategically positioning itself to maintain its strong viewership and continue attracting diverse audiences in the competitive cable landscape.
