Property Brothers Episodes That Didn't Land With HGTV Fans

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First airing on the W Network back in 2011, the Canadian show "Property Brothers" made stars out of its twin siblings Jonathan and Drew Scott, launched a franchise that included "At Home on the Ranch," "Under Pressure," and "Forever Home," and has been screened in more than 150 countries across the world.

There have been no fewer than 173 episodes of the hit series in which real estate expert Drew helps members of the public desperate to move source the perfect fixer-upper, and licensed contractor Jonathan helps to renovate them. But not all of them are regarded as reality TV gold. However, most of the ire is directed toward clients who seem entirely oblivious to budget constraints, practicalities, and good manners, acting like the house-buying equivalent of a Bridezilla. Here's a look at 13 that fans believe should have also been consigned to demolition.

"Leaving the Suburbs" was where it all started. Yes, in the first of more than 170 episodes, which premiered way back in early 2011, John and Christine put their property-searching needs in the hands of two relative unknowns who'd initially been more interested in acting and singing than real estate.

Of course, Jonathan and Drew Scott's flagship show proved to be an immediate hit with viewers. But their first clients? Not so much. Christine and John had agreed to be the guinea pigs on "Property Brothers" in an attempt to find a place that could house their six-strong family and make the latter's commute to his high school workplace that little bit easier.

But setting the template many future participants follow, the pair struggled to factor in that their dream home might be a little beyond their financial means. And the mom of the house didn't exactly paint herself in the most flattering light, either. "There is no way I could have dealt with Christine," one IMDb user acknowledged. "I realize that it was her money, but she could have been nicer about the way she talked to everyone. Geez!!"

Appearing in the third episode of "Property Brothers" — whose original title was wildly different — Stefan and Owen were the show's first openly gay representation. And they soon proved that they could match the heterosexual couples for pure drama and, some would say, pure delusion.

Indeed, looking for the "Victorian Dream Home" referenced in the title, the pair insisted on a property with hardwood floors, sky-high ceilings, and plenty of backyard space. But both Stefan and Owen, who were sleeping at a pal's house at the time, failed to take into account — or rather downright ignored — the fact that their budget didn't stretch to such lofty ambitions.

Unsurprisingly, their entitlement wasn't appreciated by the show's early viewers, with one Facebook user describing them as "inconsiderate jerks before adding, "I would have dumped their house reno, or refused to do as soon as they started with their immature nonsense."

"We fit their description to a T," Raun Kaul told National Post about the moment he saw the "Property Brothers" ad asking for new applicants. "I sent them an email and they responded right away. We were accepted." Not only did he and his wife, Jasprit, who were still newlyweds at the time, end up gracing the Season 1's 13th episode, they also became firm friends with its director.

"Over the summer he was recruited to another production company and became director of the new HGTV show 'Decked Out,'" Raul explained. "He thought our deck would be perfect for the show." But while the Kauls, who wanted to move from Kaul's snug place into a family-friendly, spacious home which complemented their love of the finer things in life, enjoyed their experience on the first season's 13th episode, viewers didn't.

Rating the episode a measly three out of 10 on IMDb, one disgruntled viewer noted that although the Scott brothers did the best they could, they couldn't get on board with Jasprit, describing her as both "annoying and rude."

Dan, who appeared in the 16th episode of "Property Brothers" Season 2 alongside partner Brittany, certainly made an instant impression. For one thing, he was introduced performing karate kicks in his 'dojo' living room. Oh, and he also quotes Borat, collects microwaves, and while undergoing some renovation work, deliberately launches himself through the wall. "Dan is like a five-year-old kid waking up Christmas morning," Jonathan summarizes (via Decider) not unreasonably.

Dan's excitable shtick soon wears thin, however, not only with the poor Scott brother lumbered with catering to his every whim — at one point he enquires about the possibility of a go-go cage — but also the viewers at home. "This guy is demanding and obnoxious, and when he makes a mistake, he tries to blame it on the brothers," remarked one IMDb user who also felt that he was essentially auditioning for a part in "Jersey Shore."

Another fan found Dan's behavior was so infantile that they ended up either skipping through his scenes or hitting the mute button. "It was mentioned that Dan was a salesman but I wouldn't buy a newspaper from him much less anything else," they wrote.

In the 18th episode of "Property Brothers" Season 2, "Space for a Crowd," Jonathan and Drew Scott attempt to help animal lovers Cole and Kate move out of their restrictive rental and into a bigger house that fits their pet-owning needs. The siblings face severe pressure from their clients who want all the mod cons with a limited budget. But this isn't why the couple fell foul of HGTV viewers.

One disgruntled IMDb user took umbrage with how Cole and Kate housed their canines and cats while at work. "People who lock their dogs in kennels for any amount of time are dog abusers and should never own pets," they remarked while suggesting that the show's producers should be forced to live in similar conditions to see how they like it.

And the regular viewer wasn't done there. They also argued that the Scotts shouldn't have given Cole and Kate any airtime in the first place, adding, "Because they did not do the right thing, the show should apologize to its viewers and promise never again to do business with people who lock their pets in kennels." Here's a look at other times HGTV fans were upset with the Property Brothers. 

The 10th episode of "Property Brothers" Season 5 focused on Laurel and Craig, a couple who'd first gotten together in high school but were now living with the latter's mother while they searched for their ideal home. Without Jonathan and Drew Scott's help, they may well have still been there.

The title of "Particularly Particular With Their Wish List" couldn't have been more apt: the pair made the siblings' job especially difficult with expectations that far outweighed their meagre budget. Even when Jonathan discovers a hidden gem in a much-coveted area, Craig and Laurel still don't seem on board. It's perhaps little wonder that many viewers believed they were frustrating to watch.

"Craig and Laurel were both, individually, ranked in the top 10 most obnoxious clients I've ever seen the Brothers deal with," remarked one IMDb user. "Together they were enough to make me want to throw something at the TV." Others wondered whether Laurel had an undiagnosed OCD issue, while some less sympathetic viewers stated that she should simply have stopped being so picky.

As its title suggests, this particular "Property Brothers" episode gave HGTV viewers got two sets of siblings for the price of one. "Brothers Helping Brothers" saw Drew and Jonathan Scott — whose other brother lives a pretty normal life — offer their expertise to Trevor and Scott, who after years of living together in a cramped condo wanted to move into a far roomier bachelor pad.

The brothers also receive some financial assistance from their grandparents and, following a major problem uncovered by a demolition, from the rest of their family, too. But many viewers believed that both the practical and budgetary help was wasted on the pair.

"Scott and Trevor have to be the least deserving recipients of your help to date," claimed one Facebook user about the fifth season's 18th episode. "What a pair of morons." "This was by far the worst clients I've seen," another shared. "I'm surprised the mother wanted so much airtime because they acted like spoiled brats she 'failed to parent.' Thank goodness for DVR."

In the 25th episode of "Property Brothers" Season 5, the Scott brothers help Jaeme, Bliss, and their two children — all previously sofa-surfing with their big city friends — to find a place of their own. It's a task easier said than done. The mom of the house is not only homesick for the pad they used to live in, but her diva-like standards almost put Mariah Carey to shame.

As you'd expect, the latter didn't go down too well with viewers. In fact, 'Ready for Home Sweet Home' appears to have inspired the highest volume of scathing responses online. "That woman is a spoiled brat and we know who dictates that household," one viewer remarked on Facebook before advising Jaime, "Grow up princess!"

"I am so floored by this woman's attitude," another commented. "Do you even THINK about how people are going to perceive you." And then there was the fan who stated, "Bliss is an oxymoron name for this woman. She's just awful. I feel embarrassed for her husband and cannot believe how obnoxious and rude this spoiled woman acted. I had to turn it off before reveal."

The 26th episode of "Property Brothers" Season 5 focused on Kevin and Sarah, the first-time parents to a baby boy who wanted to move out of their compact home and into a space that better fitted their family needs. A reasonable demand, you may think. But the way the couple conducted themselves on the show left many viewers filled with rage.

One fan was so annoyed by "Spending, Add-Ons and a Property That Fits the Bill" that they felt compelled to leave their first ever IMDb review. "I don't know if they signed up for the show having never watched an episode or what, but renovations are the entire premise. Then Sarah couldn't stop buying stuff, why did they even ask for help?"

Another first-time reviewer also felt they had no choice but to voice their displeasure for the world to read, describing Sarah and Kevin as "disrespectful, arrogant, and ignorant" before adding, "It's extremely frustrating to see such terrible people get the attention, design, and beautiful home. So undeserved for how they treated the situation." In contrast, here's a look at three times the Property Brothers' diva behavior soured the situation.

The 10th episode of "Property Brothers" Season 6 focused on Phil and Sandi, a couple who, having just welcomed a son, hoped to relocate from their single-room apartment in a waterfront community to a more expansive, allergy-free property where they could raise their young family.

With such a cute backstory, you might have expected viewers to be on the couple's side. But the new mom's behavior, particularly her wariness of and distrust in the show's experts, left many viewers of "Century Home Showstopper" reaching for their remote controls.

"Sandi it is truly one of the worst people I have ever seen on this show," blasted one IMDb user. "She was seriously horrible!" The opinion on Facebook wasn't much more complimentary, with one viewer taking issue with the dismissive way she spoke to her other half: "I think the wife is a bit anxious to get everything right. It was a bit careless of her to put down her husband several times on public television."

"We both love decor," Property Brothers participant George tells the cameras (via Realtor.com) in Season 6's 13th episode, "Miles Apart," he stars in with wife Jenn. "And we both think we're good at decorating and the other person is not good at decorating. What we need is a referee to help us through."

You might have expected, therefore, for the couple to be delighted that HGTV's most famous twin siblings agreed to take on this decisive role. However, much to Drew and Jonathan Scott's dismay, they spent much of their screen time pushing back against everything the brothers said. In fact, George seemed more concerned with finding a place for the still-boxed massive light fixture he'd purchased years before than finding a new home.

Both parties, however, got it in the neck from a frustrated IMDb viewer who described their behavior as "irksome," taking particular umbrage with Jenn's insistence on finding a square-framed round mirror: "She had no concept or vision of the expansion that could make the house open and gorgeous," they summarized before adding, "George kept on inserting HIS opinion, likes, dislikes, etc. too much."

In the third episode of "Property Brothers" Season 7, Carolyn and Brad were praised by realtors for choosing to buy a home warranty, which saved them approximately $12,000 on a faulty HVAC unit. But their conduct elsewhere, especially their demands, apparently left a lot to be desired.

The couple, who have two kids, appeared on the show for a fresh start after a difficult period supporting their own parents. "We've had a rough couple of years as a family," Carolyn explained to the cameras (via Realtor.com) in "Mad About Plaid." "And now, to have our own home ... it's overwhelming. It's gorgeous!" While the clients were undoubtedly happy with their HGTV experience, certain fans weren't as impressed.

"This was a terrible episode," one viewer remarked on Facebook. "The repeat was on today but I had to turn it off. The family was not very friendly, the mom was rude and those children were horrible." Another user argued that the youngsters should be exempt from criticism before adding, "Not the mom though."

Remember the disappointment back in the '90s when you settled down to watch a new episode of your favorite sitcom — and "Friends" was particularly guilty of this — only to discover that it was a lazy, cheap clip show? Well, regular "Property Brothers" viewers got the chance to relive this experience in 2018 when the show introduced a new format, 'Double Down.'

Here, the Scott brothers tested locals on their "Property Brothers" knowledge while also reliving an episode they deemed to be a fan favorite. But it's fair to say the concept didn't exactly go down well.

"Really takes away from what was a great show," remarked one unhappy Facebook user in a post about one particular Nashville-based episode. "It's so boring to watch this game. Takes away from what we've come to love and enjoy. Stick to what you do best, and, it's not 'Double Down.' You CAN fix this!" Another naysayer commented, "Another vote against the new format. This is not the content that we tune into watch. Get back to what brought success." Here's a look at other reasons some HGTV fans can't stand the Property Brothers.