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Gay people: we’re just like regular people, because we are regular people. Okay, that’s obvious, but it doesn’t seem so obvious when you’re doing a totally regular thing like watching TV. For decades we were totally ignored or relegated to being a problem of the week. Now there are actually, finally a number of queer characters on TV appearing in everything from comedies to dramas to reality shows. But while I love a good fictional gay (shout out to the legendary Titus Andromedon) and a good reality gay (RuPaul’s Drag Race), I am nowhere near that flashy and/or fabulous in my day-to-day. While they’re Lemonading and lip-synching, I’m at home on the couch watching them with my husband.
That’s what makes the gays of the home-based reality show so revolutionary! There is no TV genre as mundane as what you find on HGTV–and that’s why it’s so addictive. It’s formulaic and so low-stakes, even though people’s homes are sometimes on the line. Whatevs, Drew and Jonathan always make it work! These soothing shows are the prime example of a TV-G experience, appropriate for the whole family to totally veg out to. And every now and then, you get a gay couple.
Real talk: the HGTV shows may be the only shows on TV to show what gay people are actually like! We don’t all live in big cities, some of us dress conservatively, and some even have iffy taste in home decor! These episodes let gay couples see themselves on TV while bucking all the stereotypes seen on scripted shows. It’s always refreshing.
But if you look at the onslaught of HGTV episodes spread across dozens of series, you’ll be struck by the straightness of it all (looking at y’all, Chip and Joanna). The gay episodes are diamonds in the renovated rough; they’re hard to find but they shine so brightly. That’s where this list comes in. Here are all of the gay episodes of HGTV shows ranging from Property Brothers to House Hunters that you can currently stream on Hulu. So put on your comfiest sweats, cuddle up on the couch with your same-sex boo, and stream your new #couplegoals.
'Property Brothers'
Stefan & Owen
Property Brothers Episode: “Victorian Dream House”
Season: 1
Episode: 3
Airdate: 5/4/11
Hulu Synopsis: Stefan and Owen dream of finding a gracious Victorian home, and until they do they’re crashing at a friend’s place. With a lot of searching let’s hope the Property Brothers can get these homeowners into a home of their own.
James & David
Property Brothers Episode: “James & David”
Season: 4
Episode: 9
Airdate: 3/6/13
Hulu Synopsis: James and David want to escape their nightmare townhouse. They want more space, natural light and high ceilings. With a small budget, Drew Scott and Jonathan Scott struggle to sell the potential of a fixer-upper.
'Property Brothers: Buying and Selling'
Clifton & Jack
Property Brothers: Buying and Selling Episode: “Clifton & Jack”
Season: 3
Episode: 4
Airdate: 1/27/14
Hulu Synopsis: Jack bought his bachelor pad nearly a decade ago, well before he met Clifton and they adopted two sons. With lack of space a serious problem, the couple has spent two frustrating years looking for the perfect property.
Stream Property Brothers: Buying and Selling with Clifton & Jack on Hulu
Mike & Steve
Property Brothers: Buying and Selling Episode: “Too Many Kids, Not Enough House”
Season: 5
Episode: 3
Airdate: 1/18/16
Hulu Synopsis: Mike and Steve lived comfortably in their cozy cottage for a decade before they started adopting. But now with four energetic children under one tiny roof, the family is desperate for more space.
Stream Property Brothers: Buying and Selling with Mike & Steve on Hulu
'House Hunters'
Joe & Bill
House Hunters Episode: “Penthouse vs. Classic Brownstone in Chicago”
Season: 91
Episode: 13
Airdate: 10/30/14
Hulu Synopsis: Joe and Bill want to purchase a home together, but compromise won’t be easy. Budget-conscious Bill wants a modern condo in a mid-rise building, but Joe wants a traditional floor plan in a high-rise near his favorite dry cleaner.
Josh & Clint
House Hunters Episode: “Clint and Josh Search for Dream Home in Paducah KY”
Season: 102
Episode: 11
Airdate: 9/15/15
Hulu Synopsis: Clint and Josh are looking for a home with quirky charm in Paducah, KY. Josh wants traditional touches, but Clint needs a spacious updated kitchen and a large closet.
Seth & Octavius
House Hunters Episode: “Moving Back to Atlanta”
Season: 103
Episode: 5
Airdate: 7/27/15
Hulu Synopsis: Two guys moving back to Atlanta to be with family disagree on their house hunt. One wants a Craftsman with a completely updated kitchen, while the other prefers a midcentury modern with an open floor plan.
NOTE: This episode is mislabeled as “Mid-Century Cool vs. Farmhouse Style in Atlanta,” S99 E7 on Hulu. It is not that episode! That episode stars a straight couple! Don’t let the thumbnail image of S99 E7 fool you. It’s actually Seth and Octavius’ show!
Travor & Ryan
House Hunters Episode: “Partners Disagree on Where to Buy Loft in Detroit”
Season: 106
Episode: 12
Airdate: 6/30/16
Hulu Synopsis: A couple wants to find a loft in Detroit, but with one wanting historic charm and the other wanting an established neighborhood, they must find a compromise.
Stephen & Luke
House Hunters Episode: “Opposite Syles in Fresno”
Season: 106
Episode: 13
Airdate: 7/25/16
Hulu Synopsis: Fresno couple Luke and Stephen are on opposite ends of the spectrum when it comes to style. Luke wants a newly constructed house with a modern flair, while Stephen is looking for an older home that he and Luke can make their own.
Kelly & Suzie
House Hunters Episode: “Tough Going in Hot Nashville Market”
Season: 107
Episode: 7
Airdate: 11/12/15
Hulu Synopsis: A couple must decide what they can live with and without in the hot Nashville real estate market.
Brett & Travis
House Hunters Episode: “Brett and Travis Seek Historic Home in LaCrosse WI”
Season: 108
Episode: 2
Airdate: 11/16/15
Hulu Synopsis: Brett and Travis are relocating from Chicago to LaCrosse, WI, and hope to find a home under their $300,000 budget. But one would like an older house with lots of character, while the other wants something updated and modern.
'Love It or List It'
Greg & Rodolfo
Love It or List It Episode: “Bad News Basement”
Season: 11
Episode: 9
Airdate: 6/1/15
Hulu Synopsis: Rodolfo is ready to find a finished party palace but Greg won’t let go of his father’s renovations.
'Tiny House Hunters
Joy & Latoya
Tiny House Hunters Episode: “Joy and Latoya are Leaving Hawaii Behind for a Tiny Living in California”
Season: 2
Episode: 6
Airdate: 10/19/15
Hulu Synopsis: Joy and LaToya are looking for a tiny house together where they can have separate workspaces.
'House Hunters International'
Simon & Richard
House Hunters International Episode: “Opposites Attract in Bulgaria”
Season: 86
Episode: 12
Airdate: 12/28/15
Hulu Synopsis: A couple on a two-year job assignment looks for an apartment in Sofia, Bulgaria, that satisfies one partner’s luxurious wants and the other’s pragmatic needs.
Sven & George
House Hunters International Episode: “You Gotta Downsize to Upgrade in the Hague”
Season: 91
Episode: 9
Airdate: 6/6/16
Hulu Synopsis: Partners George and Sven swap hometowns only to discover that The Hague is a tighter fit than Texas. Sven thinks renovation may be the solution, but George wants to save money for travel and insists on something turnkey.
Stream House Hunters International with Sven & George on Hulu
'Caribbean Life'
Michael & Jerry
Caribbean Life Episode: “Goodbye Kansas, Hello St. Thomas”
Season: 5
Episode: 3
Airdate: 3/6/16
Hulu Synopsis: Tired of brutal winters, a couple wants to find a place on the ocean where they can open a charter sailing business on St. Thomas.
Jeff & Steven
Caribbean Life Episode: “Winter-Hating Couple Seeks Tropical Oasis on Aruba”
Season: 5
Episode: 12
Airdate: 4/3/16
Hulu Synopsis: Tired of Canadian winters, a couple wants to find the perfect home on Aruba, with a pool and room for guests.
