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Restored by the Fords - Episode Guide

Season 1

Mid-Century Modern Meets the 21st Century

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Dec 13, 2016

Mid-Century Modern Meets the 21st Century

Siblings Leann and Steve Ford hope to spruce up a dark, out-of-date home in the suburbs of Pittsburgh; the duo hopes to preserve the home's vintage character while making it a more modern, livable space for a family of three.

Building Character

Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Jan 2, 2017

Building Character

A young couple needs a larger space for them and their two kids, so Steve and Leanne decide to reconfigure the floor plan to transform their small house into a home with plenty of elbowroom. But with a new bathroom, master bedroom and kitchen, will Steve and Leanne find the space in the budget to fit in all their ideas?

First Floor Blowout

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Jan 9, 2018

First Floor Blowout

The Fords are tasked with updating the first floor of a regal Victorian house built in 1885. The owners of this elegant home are both young and traditional in their style, so Leanne looks to create an entertaining floor that's a perfect balance of new and old. A custom bar is then made from salvaged cabinets, and a layer of bold wallpaper with a romantic feel is installed. The end result is a blend of classic and contemporary, making for a one-of-a-kind home.

Midcentury Mess Gets Modern Makeover

Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Jan 16, 2018

Midcentury Mess Gets Modern Makeover

In Pittsburgh, PA, siblings Leanne and Steve Ford target a dark, midcentury home that has been empty for over a decade. They transform this funky house into a sleek oasis with mold remediation, plenty of demo and a bridge build.

A Home for a Future Designer

Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Jan 23, 2018

A Home for a Future Designer

Steve and Leanne transform an outdated and cluttered home into a modern farmhouse for an aspiring designer. They are hopeful their restoration will be kid friendly even without their future interns ideas being put in place.

House with a Circle Ceiling

Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: Jan 30, 2018

House with a Circle Ceiling

Steve and Leanne are called on the restore a midcentury modern Pittsburgh home for a pair of music lovers. They use clever open space concepts and custom furniture pieces to create a new and invigorating space perfect for entertaining guests.

A Childhood Home Transformed

Episode: 1x07 | Airdate: Feb 6, 2018

A Childhood Home Transformed

Steve and Leanne are tasked with renovating a client's childhood home. They must find a balance between keeping the home's original character while giving it a modern update for the next generation.

The Oasis, Part Two

Episode: 1x08 | Airdate: Feb 13, 2018

The Oasis, Part Two

Steve and Leanne Ford are back at the Collins' midcentury home for the final phase of renovation. With a tight budget of $30,000, the Fords must find a way to fit all of their design ideas into the Collins' bedrooms and bathrooms, along with their out-of-date indoor pool. Along the way, they get inspiration after a trip to the historic Fallingwater house by Frank Lloyd Wright.

Victorian Gets Some Street Style

Episode: 1x09 | Airdate: Feb 20, 2018

Victorian Gets Some Street Style

Steve and Leanne Ford are asked to tackle the first floor of an old Victorian row house that is drowning in wallpaper. Their first order of business is to brighten and lighten the whole space, then overhaul the dungeon of a kitchen to let the light shine in and reveal a simple, elegant design.

Season 2

House of Lucky Charms

Episode: 2x01 | Airdate: Mar 19, 2019

House of Lucky Charms

Leanne and Steve help transform a classic Craftsman into a cool Craftsman a couple can move into. while the Fords anticipated the usual historic home blockades and problems with structure, wood floors and windows, luck is on their side in the end.

The Silence Between the Chords

Episode: 2x02 | Airdate: Mar 19, 2019

The Silence Between the Chords

Leanne and Steve are hired to convert a quirky art collector's cramped quarters into a fun setting for art and collectables; they install intricate wood flooring, a new back door and bring the outdated galley kitchen into the modern century.

The Male Doily

Episode: 2x03 | Airdate: Mar 26, 2019

The Male Doily

Steve and Leanne tackle the first floor of a Victorian home built by a ship's captain in the late 1800s; beautiful woodwork and quaint fireplaces inspire the homeowners' design choices but they're in need of balance from all the Victorian frill.

Hitting a Brick Wall

Episode: 2x04 | Airdate: Mar 26, 2019

Hitting a Brick Wall

Homeowners open up a can of worms when they ask the Fords to create a beautiful kitchen in their 1880s Victorian home. After knocking down the walls, Leanne and Steve must work through antiquated wiring, dangerous ceiling supports and sloping floors before they can even begin thinking about all the pretty parts.

The Power of Paint

Episode: 2x05 | Airdate: Apr 2, 2019

The Power of Paint

A newly engaged couple that bought a midcentury modern home to start their lives together needs Leanne and Steve Ford to make it modern-day cool. The worst offender is the zig-zag kitchen that's never been stylish, but Leanne's design solution is pure magic.

Take Down That Wall

Episode: 2x06 | Airdate: Apr 2, 2019

Take Down That Wall

When Steve's good friends ask for help with their 1970s contemporary home, the Fords come to the rescue. Leanne draws inspiration from a reclaimed wood mantle and brings their dream of a ski lodge in Pittsburgh to life. However, the siblings will have to survive a few compromises to give the couple everything they want.

High School Reunion Renovation

Episode: 2x07 | Airdate: Apr 9, 2019

High School Reunion Renovation

Leanne and Steve Ford help a high school classmate make his 1900s Victorian home family-friendly, yet traditional. Leanne's plan is to knock down three walls and create an open floor plan with a gorgeous eat-in kitchen as well as a sunken family room that opens onto a custom deck. However, an exterior brick wall, ravaged hardwood floors and the ugliest kitchen the Fords have ever tackled may just stop them in their tracks.

Spanish Villa

Episode: 2x08 | Airdate: Apr 16, 2019

Spanish Villa

A couple that purchased a Spanish villa-style home hires Leanne and Steve Ford to make it feel like a vacation. Leanne exploits the space's Mediterranean bones and the pair transforms the cramped living areas into light, bright and open spaces. Then, Leanne turns the sweeping staircase into a visual art piece.

Old Bones, New Guts

Episode: 2x09 | Airdate: Apr 16, 2019

Old Bones, New Guts

Two glass artists call on Leanne and Steve Ford to give their traditional, 1900s home a contemporary makeover. Leanne is inspired by their glasswork and takes on the challenge with gusto, but the floors and old stairway threaten to derail the project.

Let There Be Light

Episode: 2x10 | Airdate: Apr 23, 2019

Let There Be Light

After many failed attempts at fixing up the 1920s Tudor he grew up in, a couple brings in Leanne and Steve Ford to finish the job. Leanne wants to stay true to the era of the home by keeping the fantastic bones, beautiful woodwork and windows. However, she must quickly come up with a new plan when Steve discovers water damage to the kitchen floors.

Storybook Cottage

Episode: 2x11 | Airdate: Apr 23, 2019

Storybook Cottage

The Ford siblings take on Leanne's dream renovation: a storybook cottage guesthouse. Leanne wants to remodel the kitchen, upstairs bathroom and under-utilized attic using inspiration from the cottage's incredible bones. However, she's forced to rethink her plans when one of the homeowners' salvaged antiques won't fit in her design.

Boho Farmhouse

Episode: 2x12 | Airdate: Apr 30, 2019

Boho Farmhouse

The Ford siblings go back to their roots when they tackle a couple's newly purchased 1930s farmhouse; Leanne highlights the home's existing beauty while bringing out more of its character with modern-bohemian touches for the young family.

Colonial Turned Chic

Episode: 2x13 | Airdate: May 7, 2019

Colonial Turned Chic

Fun-loving and chic homeowners call on Steve and Leanne Ford to give their Colonial's main floor a contemporary makeover; Leanne wants to keep the home's European touches while adding modern flair using wallpaper, an art installation and new paint.

A Poet's Den

Episode: 2x14 | Airdate: May 14, 2019

A Poet's Den

Leanne and Steve Ford take on a couple's newly purchased, claustrophobic home with zero flow between the rooms; Leanne takes down walls and rearranges doors to give the house a vintage, woodsy feel with modern lighting and a stunning kitchen.

Steve Buys a House

Episode: 2x15 | Airdate: May 21, 2019

Steve Buys a House

The Ford siblings take on their toughest client yet: Steve Ford himself. He and Leanne repair and transform a run-down warehouse into a chic bachelor pad complete with industrial and vintage touches. The real test, though, will be if Steve and Leanne's mom and older sister approve.

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