Overview of 'This Old House' Season 33

This Old House (1979)

Documentary

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

Writing:

Russell Morash

Stars:

Release Date: 1979-01-01
Seasons: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46

5.2/10

Country: US
Language: English
Runtime: 30

Season 33 Episode List

Episode 1 - Bedford | Welcome to the Bedford Project
Release Date: 2011-10-06
Work begins on a 300-year-old farmstead.
Episode 2 - Bedford | And the Work Begins
Release Date: 2011-10-13
The crew transplantis shrubs and plants to a safe place until the job is complete. They also clear small trees and overgrowth that are in the way of the new family room addition.
Episode 3 - Bedford | Work on the Addition Begins
Release Date: 2011-10-20
The crew removes old clapboards and opens up a hole in the old fieldstone foundation that will connect the old basement space to the new. They also patch a rotted sill.
Episode 4 - Bedford | New Entrance, Old Bricks
Release Date: 2011-10-27
Framing up the new roof that will overlay the existing roof; repairing the exterior chimney; weaving in bricks.
Episode 5 - Bedford | Yard and New Gable Wall
Release Date: 2011-11-03
Work begins on clearing the backyard. The crew assembles and raises the gable wall for the family room addition and repairs a historic windowsill.
Episode 6 - Bedford | New Space Revealed
Release Date: 2011-11-10
The family room addition is framed up and sheathed. The crew installs new post supports in the kitchen accommodate a new stove vent hood and repairs the window sash.
Episode 7 - Bedford | Insulation, Roofing
Release Date: 2011-11-17
The crew tops off cellulose insulation in walls, builds raised beds out of fieldstone, and waterproofs the roof.
Episode 8 - Bedford | Kitchen Inspiration
Release Date: 2011-11-24
General contractor Tom Silva replaces a rotted post. Window restoration specialist Alison Hardy reinstalls the restored historic window sashes. Host Kevin O'Connor finds electrician Allen Gallant upgrading the electrical service in the garage. Interior designers Dee Elms and Andrew Terrat show Kevin the house that inspired our kitchen. Tom and Kevin remove strip flooring to reveal historic boards.
Episode 9 - Bedford | A New Driveway
Release Date: 2011-12-01
General contractor Tom Silva installs new red cedar clapboards. Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps remove some existing plumbing in the old kitchen. Landscape contractor Roger Cook installs a new asphalt driveway that will later be topped with a rustic finish. Richard shows host Kevin O'Connor how he's solving a rough plumbing problem by using a wet vent in the powder room.
Episode 10 - Bedford | Interior Design Ideas
Release Date: 2011-12-08
Tom and Norm rebuild the front door surround to eliminate rot. Roger oversees deep root injections to amend and aerate soil. Kevin tours the new space design and sees how it blends modern and rustic elements.
Episode 11 - Bedford | Milestones In and Out
Release Date: 2011-12-15
Roger Installs a 3,000-pound slab of reclaimed granite for the front step. The crew installs new windows in the addition and insulates old ductwork. Roger spreads a rye grass mix.
Episode 12 - Bedford | A Major Milestone
Release Date: 2011-12-22
The crew installs decorative timbers in the new family room along with an A/C condenser. Tom and Kevin fasten mahogany boards to the front entry deck and install a garden shed.
Episode 13 - Bedford | On the Right Path
Release Date: 2011-12-29
Roger uses old-style bricks for a winding entry path. The crew works to fit a modern kitchen into an ell from the 1700s and installs a zero-clearance gas fireplace. On the outside wainscoting goes in and painting of the farmhouse begins.
Episode 14 - Bedford | Doors and Tabletops
Release Date: 2012-01-05
The crew restores the panel front door with flexible epoxy and new paint. The new marble island top hides a secret feature, a hole in the top concealing a compost bin. Rich works on the upgrades to the ducted HVAC system. Norm uses two old doors to make sliding barn entry doors.
Episode 15 - Bedford | Final Touches
Release Date: 2012-01-12
The crew finishes the driveway and installs a new LED strip light at the old fireplace. The home gets a Colonial-inspired boot scraper and doorknocker as well as a new hot water heater.
Episode 16 - Bedford | Final Reveal
Release Date: 2012-01-19
Roger installs new and old plant material. The crew puts the finishing touches on the kitchen by installing ceramic backsplash tile and brightens up the parlor and dining room .
Episode 17 - Barrington; An Introduction
Release Date: 2012-01-26
As the next project starts, demolition begins on the 1950s porch addition and the first floor is gutted.
Episode 18 - Barrington; Hurricane Irene
Release Date: 2012-02-02
The crew prepares the house for Hurricane Irene and begins framing the second floor.
Episode 19 - Barrington; Building a Clambake!
Release Date: 2012-02-09
Installing windows using a custom copper pan for flashing; installing architectural shingles.
Episode 20 - Barrington; A Newport Mansion
Release Date: 2012-02-16
Exterior shingles; hydronic system integrated with a solar hot water system on the roof.
Episode 21 - Barrington; Coastal Landscape
Release Date: 2012-02-23
Installing a custom copper gutter and scupper as well as coastal tolerant and native plants.
Episode 22 - Barrington; The Finishes Begin
Release Date: 2012-03-01
The Brazilian hardwood garapa is installed on the new deck; red cedar shingles. Red oak flooring and decorative polyurethane brackets are installed.
Episode 23 - Barrington; Cherry Kitchen
Release Date: 2012-03-08
Replacing cracked asphalt with new concrete pavers in the driveway; using cherry veneers in the kitchen; wall cabinets; setting the new tub.
Episode 24 - Barrington; Wall Dressing
Release Date: 2012-03-15
Retractable awning; Saratoga soapstone; light fixtures; electric floor warming system.
Episode 25 - Barrington; The Finish Line
Release Date: 2012-03-22
Glass tile; installing a garage storage system; cable railing system; installing a gas stove; LED down light.
Episode 26 - Barrington; Another Project Wraps
Release Date: 2012-03-29
Advanced programmable thermostat; solar shades; dividing the master closet into his and hers spaces; girl's room includes timeless pieces and colors.