Michael surprises Ashley with an 1893 raised cottage he purchased before seeing the interior; they find themselves in over their heads after realizing it's not quite the hidden gem Michael thought it was.

Alison Victoria moves on from remaking the centerpieces of homes to rehabbing entire residences. The former star of DIY Network's long-running series "Kitchen Crashers" tackles her dream job of flipping houses in her hometown of Chicago. Her sharp business skills, knowledge of the local market, and desire to update designs with luxurious style come in handy, since she's spending megabucks to score vintage fixer uppers in historic neighborhoods and must attract high-end buyers or risk losing substantial investments. With her lead contractor, Donovan Eckhardt, alongside, Alison revives these homes and -- wherever possible -- keeps true to their original history, architecture and community roots.

Jonathan and Drew Scott from the Emmy-nominated series "Property Brothers" are on a mission to turn average things into the things of dreams. The Scott brothers help families overhaul their hidden gems by unlocking each home's full potential. They seek out couples who are already settled and who want to completely remodel their homes to fit their families' needs, wishes and dreams. The brothers take the couples on a tour of newly renovated homes to find out what they love and the things that they can't live without. With all of this in mind, they use 3D graphics to bring each family's design dreams to life -- within budget of course.

Brett Waterman's job might be described as historic house flipper. His goal is to restore 100-year-old properties of all architectural styles -- including Craftsman, Victorian, Spanish and mid-century modern -- to their original intentions. The character-filled homes took a wrong stylistic turn thanks to bad renovations or unsightly additions, and "Restored" sees Brett reveal the unrealized potential hidden beneath the neglect. "The character of these old homes just needs to be rediscovered," he says. "An older home is not supposed to look brand new but should look beautifully maintained."

In this companion series to one of HGTV's most popular programs ever, "Fixer Upper" star Joanna Gaines presents fans with special reveals, pulling the curtain back to show intimate design details not shown on original episodes. She shares insider secrets on a particular renovation, from the first moments that she meets the homeowners to her magazine-worthy styling and staging methods. Why did you pick that color palette? Where did that accent piece come from? And what do the rooms that aren't seen on TV look like now? Along with answering those types of questions, Joanna introduces members of her design team.

Real estate agent Jon Pierre Tjon-Joe-Pin and his wife, Mary, are ready to tackle the worst homes in the Houston area as they take on a home renovation business together. They combine their talents in real estate and interior design to turn abandoned homes in high-end neighborhoods into sleek and modern abodes that won't break the bank. Each episode will follow the busy parents of two as they utilize bold features such as geometric artwork, bamboo sinks and removable wallpaper to entice young families that are looking for modern style but must stick to a budget.

One might think combining business with family would create an unworkable dynamic for brother and sister Steve and Leanne Ford, but that couldn't be further from the truth. "We feel comfortable pushing each other to new limits to get the most out of each design," says Leanne, who works with her sibling to enliven older Pittsburgh homes with beautiful, unique custom renovations. An interior designer, Leanne creates new looks and floor plans for the homes, many of which are a bit out of the ordinary and unconventional. Steve is a licensed contractor with "MacGyver-like" carpentry skills. He's adept at executing his sister's vision to maximize the charm and functionality of the properties.

Clint Robertson and Luke Caldwell are total opposites in every way -- personal style, spending habits, even their preferred projects -- but that hasn't stopped the best friends from forming a perfect home renovation team. This series details the unconventional approach they take to house flipping in their hometown of Boise, Idaho. Their business, Timber and Love, matches their mission: to incorporate timber in every project, and to love the rebuilding process. Luke is a stylistic visionary and Clint is a getter-done contractor, the results of which are renos highlighted by clean lines, vaulted ceilings and locally-crafted custom pieces.

Growing up on her family's Kansas farm, Tamara Day learned the construction trade by helping her father maintain and repair the property's buildings. Years later, she and her husband bought a 5,000-square-foot foreclosed home that required a complete renovation, and Tamara designed every inch of the house herself. Now she buys and overhauls neglected properties in Kansas City, Mo., for a living, and the process and results are documented in "Bargain Mansions." Tamara scoops up the big homes for a fraction of their worth, uncovers distinctive features hidden by years of decay and incorporates modern amenities that attract buyers. Teaming with her dad and mentor, Ward, Tamara redesigns unusual layouts to create desirable open-concept spaces. She also saves and restores authentic features such as pocket doors, stately staircases and exposed brick walls of these historic properties.

Gaining a large following initially as the co-star of the hit series "Flip or Flop," Christina Anstead (formerly Christina El Moussa) begins her new TV life as the focus of her own docuseries. It highlights the real estate and house-flipping professional as she helps clients transform outdated properties into high-end spaces filled with distinctive design elements and "cool SoCal style." The series also delves into Christina's personal journey, including finding the perfect home and her engagement and wedding to now-husband Ant Anstead ("Wheeler Dealers"), all while balancing parenthood and career.

TLC revamps the home design series that originally aired on the network from 2002 to 2006. Hosted by Ananda Lewis, "While You Were Out" now features an all-star cast of designers from both TLC and HGTV, including Carter Oosterhouse, Sabrina Soto, Ty Pennington, Vern Yip, Hilary Farr, Nicole Curtis and Vanilla Ice. Given a $10,000 budget, each set of designers and carpenters design one room in neighboring houses after the homeowner sends their significant other on a weekend getaway. The ultimate surprise reveal culminates each episode upon their return. One home includes TLC designers and the other, HGTV designers.