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Windy City Rehab - Episode Guide

Season 1

Wabansia Made Wonderful

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Jan 1, 2019

Wabansia Made Wonderful

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.

Lincoln Park Fourplex

Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Jan 8, 2019

Lincoln Park Fourplex

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.

Skyline Penthouse

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Jan 15, 2019

Skyline Penthouse

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.

House of Horrors

Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Jan 22, 2019

House of Horrors

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.

Massive Giddings Street Rebuild

Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Jan 29, 2019

Massive Giddings Street Rebuild

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.

Historical Headache

Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: Feb 5, 2019

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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.

To Sell or Not to Sell

Episode: 1x07 | Airdate: Feb 12, 2019

To Sell or Not to Sell

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.

Historic Pain or Economic Gain?

Episode: 1x08 | Airdate: Feb 19, 2019

Historic Pain or Economic Gain?

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.

Fire Sale Fail to Dream Duplex

Episode: 1x09 | Airdate: Feb 26, 2019

Fire Sale Fail to Dream Duplex

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.

Roof-Raising Race for Space

Episode: 1x10 | Airdate: Mar 5, 2019

Roof-Raising Race for Space

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.

Bucktown Rebuild

Episode: 1x11 | Airdate: Mar 12, 2019

Bucktown Rebuild

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

Spend More to Make More

Episode: 2x01 | Airdate: Sep 15, 2020 (90 min)

Spend More to Make More

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.

Bridgeport or Bust

Episode: 2x02 | Airdate: Sep 22, 2020 (90 min)

Bridgeport or Bust

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.

Going Big on Berenice

Episode: 2x03 | Airdate: Sep 29, 2020 (90 min)

Going Big on Berenice

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.

Gold Coast Gold

Episode: 2x04 | Airdate: Oct 6, 2020 (90 min)

Gold Coast Gold

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.

Alison's Aftermath

Episode: 2x05 | Airdate: Oct 13, 2020 (90 min)

Alison's Aftermath

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

Time Is Not on My Side

Episode: 3x01 | Airdate: Apr 21, 2022

Time Is Not on My Side

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.

New Build, Old Problems

Episode: 3x02 | Airdate: Apr 28, 2022

New Build, Old Problems

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.

Change of Scenery

Episode: 3x03 | Airdate: May 5, 2022

Change of Scenery

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.

Family Ties

Episode: 3x04 | Airdate: May 12, 2022

Family Ties

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.

Back to the Client Game

Episode: 3x05 | Airdate: May 19, 2022

Back to the Client Game

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.

Suburban Jungle

Episode: 3x06 | Airdate: May 26, 2022

Suburban Jungle

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.

From Greece to the Gold Coast

Episode: 3x07 | Airdate: Jun 2, 2022

From Greece to the Gold Coast

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.

Suburban Stunner

Episode: 3x08 | Airdate: Jun 9, 2022

Suburban Stunner

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.

Ground Up

Episode: 3x09 | Airdate: Jun 16, 2022

Ground Up

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

Take Two: 10 Years Later

Episode: 4x01 | Airdate: May 23, 2023

Take Two: 10 Years Later

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.

Trust the Process

Episode: 4x02 | Airdate: May 30, 2023

Trust the Process

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.

Treasures, Trinkets and Tchotchkes

Episode: 4x03 | Airdate: Jun 6, 2023

Treasures, Trinkets and Tchotchkes

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.

Villa Victoria

Episode: 4x04 | Airdate: Jun 13, 2023

Villa Victoria

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.

A Tale of Two Houses

Episode: 4x05 | Airdate: Jun 20, 2023

A Tale of Two Houses

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.

An Expensive Exit

Episode: 4x06 | Airdate: Jun 27, 2023

An Expensive Exit

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.

The Cost of Compromise

Episode: 4x07 | Airdate: Jul 11, 2023

The Cost of Compromise

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.

Building on Borrowed Time

Episode: 4x08 | Airdate: Jul 18, 2023

Building on Borrowed Time

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

Raise the Stakes: Wabansia Made Wonderful

Episode: S02 Special | Airdate: Sep 15, 2020

Raise the Stakes: Wabansia Made Wonderful

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.

Raise the Stakes: Lincoln Park Fourplex

Episode: S02 Special | Airdate: Sep 22, 2020

Raise the Stakes: Lincoln Park Fourplex

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.

Raise the Stakes: Skyline Penthouse

Episode: S02 Special | Airdate: Sep 29, 2020

Raise the Stakes: Skyline Penthouse

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.

Raise the Stakes: House of Horrors

Episode: S02 Special | Airdate: Oct 6, 2020

Raise the Stakes: House of Horrors

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.

Raise the Stakes: To Sell or Not to Sell

Episode: S02 Special | Airdate: Oct 20, 2020

Raise the Stakes: To Sell or Not to Sell

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.

Raise the Stakes: Historical Headache

Episode: S02 Special | Airdate: Oct 20, 2020

Raise the Stakes: Historical Headache

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.

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