There is a lot happening on HGTV this week, and the network is mixing its usual lineup with some pretty fun throwback programming. From renovation competitions and home makeovers to house hunting and a little bit of ’90s TV nostalgia, the August 17-23 primetime schedule gives viewers plenty of reasons to keep watching.
The week also has a nice mix of familiar favorites and newer shows, so there is something different depending on what night viewers tune in. Yep, HGTV is keeping things busy, and there are a few things worth highlighting before getting into the daily schedule.
HGTV is Bringing Back the ’90s
HGTV is getting ready for the premiere of its new series “Totally ’90s House” (which premieres August 26) with a lineup of special ’90s-themed episodes featuring some of its favorite shows. We’re talking “House Hunters,” “Designing for the Sexes,” and even “Room by Room.”
The new series stars Jaleel White and is set to bring even more of that decade’s design and television nostalgia to HGTV with “two teams of 1990s television stars who compete to modernize houses stuck in the 1990s while preserving their nostalgic charm to win bragging rights and $25,000 for charity,” per IMDb.
Honestly, this is a pretty fun way to build excitement around a new show. Viewers can revisit familiar HGTV formats while getting a heavy dose of the decade’s decorating style and pop-culture nostalgia.
And let’s be real, the ’90s are having a serious moment right now. HGTV leaning into that nostalgia ahead of a new series makes a lot of sense, especially when so many of the decade’s design choices are instantly recognizable.
What Else is Happening This Week on HGTV
The regular HGTV lineup is still going strong this week, beginning with new episodes of “Ugliest House in America” and “Crashers” on Monday. Tuesday brings new episodes of “Love It or List It,” “Extreme Buyers Club,” and “House Hunters International.”
Wednesday is a big night for “Renovation Resort Showdown,” which reaches its Season 3 finale. “Worst Yard on the Block” also has two new episodes scheduled that night.
And even with the ‘90s throwback shake-up, there’s still plenty of “House Hunters,” “My Lottery Dream Home,” “Roast My Rental,” and other HGTV favorites throughout the week. Yep, there is no shortage of options for viewers who would rather stick with the regular lineup.
(Note: All times are Eastern unless otherwise stated.)
Monday, August 17, 2026
- 7:00pm – 8:30pm: “My Lottery Dream Home”
- 9:00pm: “Ugliest House in America” (New)
- Season 8, Episode 5: “The Hideous Heartland”
- 10:00pm: “Crashers” (New)
- Season 1, Episode 11: “Spa Day Every Day”
- 11:00pm: “House Hunters: Grand Alaska”
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
- 7:00pm: “Love It or List It”
- 8:00pm: “Love It or List It” (New)
- Season 21, Episode 9: “Location Locked”
- 9:00pm: “Extreme Buyers Club” (New)
- Season 1, Episode 5: “Peaceful Places and Country Spaces”
- 10:00pm: “House Hunters International” (New)
- Season 210, Episode 4: “A Bigger Life for Two Little Girls in Haarlem”
- 10:30pm – 11:30pm: “House Hunters International”
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
- 7:00pm – 8:30pm: “Beachfront Bargain Hunt”
- 9:00pm: “Renovation Resort Showdown” (New, Season Finale)
- Season 3, Episode 8: “Season Finale”
- 10:00pm & 10:30pm: “Worst Yard on the Block” (New)
- Season 1, Episode 11: “Kids First, Yard Last”
- Season 1, Episode 12: “The Anti-Lawn Makeover”
- 11:00pm & 11:30pm: “House Hunters”
Thursday, August 20, 2026
- 7:00pm & 7:30pm: “Zillow Gone Wild”
- 8:00pm – 9:30pm: “Roast My Rental”
- 10:00pm: “Totally ’90s: House Hunters” (Special ‘90s Throwback Episode)
- Season 1, Episode 1: “Fresh Crib of Bel-Air”
- 10:30pm: “Totally ’90s: Designing for the Sexes” (Special ‘90s Throwback Episode)
- Season 1, Episode 1: “Kitchen and Bathroom Redesign”
- 11:00pm & 11:30pm: “House Hunters”
Friday, August 21, 2026
- 7:00pm – 8:30pm: “My Lottery Dream Home”
- 9:00pm: “My Lottery Dream Home” (New)
- Season 19, Episode 14: “Cathy’s Millions: Snowbirder in Chief”
- 9:30pm: “Zillow Gone Wild”
- 10:00pm: “Roast My Rental” (New)
- Season 1, Episode 5: “Suite Dreams”
- 10:30pm: “Totally ’90s: House Hunters” (Special ‘90s Throwback Episode)
- Season 1, Episode 2: “Beverly Hills, 9021 – Oh No”
- 11:00pm: “Decorating Cents”
- 11:30pm: “House Hunters”
Saturday, August 22, 2026
- 7:00pm – 8:30pm: “House Hunters”
- 9:00pm – 10:00pm: “Totally ’90s: House Hunters” (Special ‘90s Throwback Episodes)
- Season 1, Episode 3: “My So-Called Fanny Pack”
- Season 1, Episode 4: “Unmarried … With Children”
- Season 1, Episode 5: “Saved by the Sell”
- 10:30pm: “Curb Appeal”
- 11:00pm & 11:30pm: “House Hunters”
Sunday, August 23, 2026
- 7:00pm: “Home Town”
- 8:00pm: “Holmes on Homes: Building a Legacy” (New)
- Season 2, Episode 8: “Cover-Up Catastrophe”
- 9:00pm: “Maine Cabin Masters: All Inn” (New)
- Season 1, Episode 6: “Welcome Inn”
- 10:00pm: “Totally ’90s: House Hunters” (Special ‘90s Throwback Episode)
- Season 1, Episode 6: “Baywatching the Budget”
- 10:30pm: “Totally ’90s: Room by Room” (Special ‘90s Throwback Episode)
- Season 1, Episode 1: “Decorating: Trends, Plants, Miniature Lights”
- 11:00pm & 11:30pm: “House Hunters”
New Episodes, ’90s Nostalgia, & Plenty of HGTV Favorites
With new episodes, a season finale, and several ’90s throwbacks packed into the schedule, HGTV has plenty going on this week. The regular lineup remains easy to jump into, while the special programming offers something a little different for viewers who are ready to revisit the decade.
And honestly, the combination makes for a pretty fun week of programming. From renovation competitions to real estate searches and a whole lot of ’90s TV nostalgia, HGTV is giving viewers plenty to choose from as the network gets ready for what comes next.
