Name: This Old House
Genre: Documentary, Reality
Released: 1979-01-01
Rating: 5.7

The show that launched a thousand HGTV obsessions — and it's actually watchable.

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Latest Episode

25 min

Season 47 • Episode 18

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Needham: Going Through Customs

Apr 2, 2026

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.

Overview

Documentary Reality

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

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home renovation home makeover home improvement

craftsmanshipdomestic transformationpatienceAmerican homeownership

Standout Aspects

Production

Pioneering format that invented the entire home-renovation genre.

Practical Effects

Genuinely useful skills — Bob Vila didn't play around.

Best for:Background·Solo·Rewatch

Creator

Russell Morash

First AiredJan 1, 1979

StatusOngoing

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Seasons47·Episodes1208

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Cultural

This Old House essentially created the home-improvement television industry, spawning countless imitators and establishing the template of 'before/after' reveals.

Trivia

The original 1979 Dorchester project house still stands and is privately owned; fans occasionally pilgrimage to photograph it.

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