This Old House

This Old House

Created by Russell Morash

On PBS

1979–48 seasons1219 episodes30 min5.7 / 10

A foundational, methodical documentary series that treats home renovation as a patient, instructive process, offering steady reassurance through craft and visible progress.

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

Questions people ask

  • Is This Old House easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 97% of series.

  • Is This Old House scary? No. Less frightening than 92% of series.

  • Is This Old House sad? No. Less sad than 92% of series.

  • Does This Old House leave you hopeful? Yes, very. More hopeful than 92% of series.

  • Is This Old House violent? Barely. Less violent than 89% of series.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

67/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity91

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise70

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love44

How much audiences actually like it

The highest scores in the catalogue →

Ensemble

Like This Old House

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as This Old House

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like This Old House, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like This Old House, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like This Old House, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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