Season 1
Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Jan 1, 2019
Alison and Donovan take a huge risk when they buy an oddball, boxlike house from the 90s. A flooded basement is just the beginning of a myriad of problems they encounter, so Alison must find a way to bring big design to a house that's rapidly hurdling over budget while still turning a profit.
Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Jan 8, 2019
Alison and Donovan are faced with a gamble when they find a converted four-unit historic home in Lincoln Park. They can either turn it back into a single-family home or keep it as a four-unit -- which for them is uncharted territory.
Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Jan 15, 2019
Alison Victoria and Donovan Eckhardt take on a penthouse with the potential for some serious profit. However, what seems like an easy renovation quickly goes off the rails when an inexperienced superintendent tries to hide his shoddy work.
Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Jan 22, 2019
Alison Victoria and Donovan Eckhardt take their chances on a split-level home that is full of disasters. Faced with numerous setbacks, they must put their differences aside to turn the nightmare into a dream home for potential buyers.
Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Jan 29, 2019
Alison and Donovan decide to renovate a huge early-1900s home in Lincoln Square that's been split into a two-flat and convert it back to a single-family home. But with enormous size comes additional expenses and delays that threaten every dollar of their profit.
Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: Feb 5, 2019
Alison and Donovan land one of the first landmarked cottages in Chicago's Ukrainian Village neighbourhood. They hope to return the property to its former glory, but strict historical build guidelines and expensive property loss may hinder that.
Episode: 1x07 | Airdate: Feb 12, 2019
Alison Victoria wants to give a neglected Bucktown home an upscale, English-style makeover. However, she faces a tough financial decision when a potential buyer makes a full-price offer that requires her to change the entire design.
Episode: 1x08 | Airdate: Feb 19, 2019
Alison Victoria and contractor Donovan Eckhardt tackle an 1800s landmarked home in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood. They think the home's massive size and profit potential make it a no-brainer, but some major structural issues and a tenant who won't vacate cause them to lose control of the already maxed-out budget.
Episode: 1x09 | Airdate: Feb 26, 2019
While looking for a property in Wicker Park, designer Alison Victoria and contractor Donovan Eckhardt discover what seems like a great deal on an 1885 triplex with fire damage. But even as Alison starts picking out some old Chicago pieces to mix in with the new sophisticated design, hidden structural damage from the fire starts burning up their hopes for a profit.
Episode: 1x10 | Airdate: Mar 5, 2019
Alison Victoria and Donovan Eckhardt are back in Chicago's Bucktown neighborhood, where they find a Civil War-era house on a corner lot with only 1,200 square feet of living space. Their challenge is to wring enough additional space and fresh design from the small home to get their price point without destroying its original history and charm.
Episode: 1x11 | Airdate: Mar 12, 2019
Alison Victoria buys a rundown historic home in the heart of Chicago. This Windy City home comes with many surprises, however, and when the house unexpectedly has to be taken down to the studs, Alison must do whatever it takes to stay on time and on budget.
Season 2
Episode: 2x01 | Airdate: Sep 15, 2020 (90 min)
Alison and Donovan are denied a loan for a new property and are forced to shift their focus on finishing a new construction that slipped through the cracks. Alison must finish the project quickly and get to the bottom of why it stalled in the first place.
Episode: 2x02 | Airdate: Sep 22, 2020 (90 min)
Despite Donovan's hesitation, Alison seizes the opportunity to build in a new area of Chicago. She feels this project is the perfect way to get to know the neighborhood, and while it goes smoothly, cracks continue to grow in her and Donovan's partnership.
Episode: 2x03 | Airdate: Sep 29, 2020 (90 min)
Alison and Donovan find a home in the North Center neighborhood, and she thinks it's an opportunity to get the business under control. After Donovan has a disagreement over a structural issue, Alison considers whether they can continue working together.
Episode: 2x04 | Airdate: Oct 6, 2020 (90 min)
Alison tackles a high-rise condo in need of a modern makeover and hopes to turn a quick profit. As her business spirals out of control, tempers flare during a meeting and Alison and Donovan's partnership is pushed to the brink.
Episode: 2x05 | Airdate: Oct 13, 2020 (90 min)
Alison hustles to defend her business and reputation as she works to keep everything from falling apart. She takes on a three-unit building in one of Chicago's hottest neighborhoods and must figure out how to make each unique and luxurious in its own way.
Season 3
Episode: 3x01 | Airdate: Apr 21, 2022
Alison is determined to finish one of her last few investor projects, a four-unit apartment building. After two years of setbacks and facing a time crunch, she gets creative to find materials, save the property's unique features and repay her investors.
Episode: 3x02 | Airdate: Apr 28, 2022
Alison has one last property to flip that she owns with her former business partner. Her new construction on a six-bedroom home in the perfect location should bring in top dollar, but major delays tighten the budget to avoid a huge loss for her investors.
Episode: 3x03 | Airdate: May 5, 2022
Alison joins forces with a husband-and-wife realtor team to restore a three-bedroom Spanish Revival in California's Hollywood Hills. She takes on a complete gut rehab after the grand property sat empty for years in this historic and iconic neighborhood.
Episode: 3x04 | Airdate: May 12, 2022
While taking advantage of a real estate opportunity in Atlanta, Alison finds a willing co-investor in her older brother. Then, she gets to work completely transforming an outdated loft in one of the city's oldest buildings into a truly luxurious retreat.
Episode: 3x05 | Airdate: May 19, 2022
As Alison continues to rebound from a tumultuous year, she dips her toes back into the world of client renovations. She takes on a Chicago couple with a big wish list and a tight budget, and she'll have to use all of her tricks to create their dream home.
Episode: 3x06 | Airdate: May 26, 2022
Alison takes on a project to rescue her clients from a bad floor plan in the Chicago suburb of Evanston. She'll have to juggling a huge budget, tight timelines and demanding homeowners as she struggles to keep the renovation on track.
Episode: 3x07 | Airdate: Jun 2, 2022
Alison works with a close friend on Chicago's Gold Coast to turn his stunning high-rise condo into a truly unique take on city living. Meanwhile, Alison juggles business opportunities as she jets off to create her own signature wine in Athens, Greece.
Episode: 3x08 | Airdate: Jun 9, 2022
Alison helps a Chicago family navigate the city's tough building codes and materials shortages as she turns their outdated home into a suburban stunner that is sure to become the envy of the whole neighborhood.
Episode: 3x09 | Airdate: Jun 16, 2022
A busy client in Chicago gives Alison carte blanche and a $1.5 million budget to renovate a complete tear down into an architectural masterpiece that includes its own greenhouse, a massive living area and one-of-a-kind landscaping.
Season 4
Episode: 4x01 | Airdate: May 23, 2023
Ten years after Alison designed their kitchen, her friends are back for a second round, but this time it's for their entire house. The project turns tense when their contractor cuts corners, delaying the project and pushing their budget to the max.
Episode: 4x02 | Airdate: May 30, 2023
Alison is on board when a client decides to be the general contractor on his own project, but a subcontractor mistake costs him thousands. Now, Alison must design on an even tighter budget and convince him to trust the design process.
Episode: 4x03 | Airdate: Jun 6, 2023
Alison is granted full design freedom to expand a family's historical home, and it's a dream job until the homeowners get an eviction notice from their short-term rental. Now, Alison and her team are under pressure to finish the job in under 30 days.
Episode: 4x04 | Airdate: Jun 13, 2023
Alison goes big and takes on a full renovation of her own Spanish-style villa, finding pieces from across the globe to take it to the next level. Her stress soars, however, when she tries to find the time to stay in Vegas to get the job done right.
Episode: 4x05 | Airdate: Jun 20, 2023
Alison has her hands full with two 100-year-old projects – a suburban phase one overhaul and a city rental property that's barely standing. She's also faced with a tough decision when one project takes a turn that could cost her business.
Episode: 4x06 | Airdate: Jun 27, 2023
Alison is given four months to design the top floors of a city condo, but things get complicated when the city code requires a second exit. As a result, the project threatens to spiral out of control with heavy delays and a huge increase to the budget.
Episode: 4x07 | Airdate: Jul 11, 2023
Alison's best friend Christy and her fiance are battling over budget - she wants fancy, he wants to lower costs. They bring in Alison to mediate, and she must find a way to make both sides agree without compromising the design.
Episode: 4x08 | Airdate: Jul 18, 2023
A client's project is right up Alison's alley – a converted single-family home with history and high-end finishes. But the pressure is on when a one-year deadline is set to get the job done, and he tells Alison he's moving in whether it's ready or not.
Specials
Episode: S01 Special | Airdate: Jan 1, 2019
Alison and Donovan go undercover to learn about Chicago's student rentals.
Episode: S01 Special | Airdate: Jan 15, 2019
Donovan explores an alternative method of dealing with job-related stress.
Episode: S01 Special | Airdate: Feb 5, 2019
Alison and Donovan get dressed up for a feature in her new magazine.
Episode: S02 Special | Airdate: Sep 15, 2020
Alison and the crew reveal details behind the making of the episode and share fun facts as Alison and Donovan buy a '90s oddball house. After a myriad of problems, Alison must find a way to bring big design to a house that's rapidly hurdling over budget.
Episode: S02 Special | Airdate: Sep 22, 2020
Alison and the crew reveal details behind the making of the episode and share fun facts as Alison and Donovan are faced with a gamble on a four-unit historic home. They must decide to turn it back into a single-family home or keep it as a four-unit.
Episode: S02 Special | Airdate: Sep 29, 2020
Alison and the crew reveal details behind the making of the episode and share fun facts as she and Donovan take on a penthouse. What seems like an easy renovation quickly goes off the rails when an inexperienced superintendent tries to hide shoddy work.
Episode: S02 Special | Airdate: Oct 6, 2020
Alison and the crew reveal details behind the making of the episode and share fun facts as she and Donovan take their chances on a split-level home full of disasters. Faced with numerous setbacks, they must work to turn the nightmare into a dream home.
Episode: S02 Special | Airdate: Oct 20, 2020
Alison and the crew reveal details behind the making of the episode and share fun facts as she faces a tough financial decision when a potential buyer makes a full-price offer, with a catch, on her renovation.
Episode: S02 Special | Airdate: Oct 20, 2020
Alison and the crew reveal details behind the making of the episode and share fun facts as she and Donovan work to return a landmark cottage to its former glory.