document_title: This Old House

question_text: when does new season of this old house start 2017

text: This Old House

text: Overview[edit]

text: This Old House and its sister series Ask This Old House are often broadcast together as The This Old House Hour, which was originally known as The New This Old House Hour. Both shows are owned by This Old House Ventures, Inc. and are underwritten by GMC and The Home Depot. Weyerhauser lumber distributor, a previous underwriter, by 1989 had donated more than $1,000,000 a year to the show.[4] This Old House is also underwritten by State Farm Insurance and Lumber Liquidators, Inc. Other underwriters throughout the show's tenure included Parks Corporation, Glidden paints, Montgomery Ward, Ace Hardware, Kohler plumbing, Schlage locks, Century 21 Real Estate, Toro lawnmowers/snowblowers, ERA Real Estate, Angie's List, and Mitsubishi Electric. Two of the original underwriters were Weyerhauser and Owens-Corning.

text: The third series to share the name is Inside This Old House, a retrospective featuring highlights from previous episodes. Old episodes are also shown under the program name This Old House Classics and were formerly shown on The Learning Channel under the name The Renovation Guide. Only the episodes with original host Bob Vila aired under that name. As of 2006[update], Classics are also carried on the commercial non-broadcast DIY Network as well as syndicated to local TV stations.

text: This Old House was one of the earliest home improvement shows on national television. As such, it was initially controversial among building contractors, and the cast was afraid that they were giving away secrets of the building trades.[5] However, as time passed, the show grew into a cultural icon. Producer-director Russell Morash became known as the "Father of How-To."[6]

text: History[edit]

text: Begun in 1979 as a one-time, 13-part series on the Boston PBS station WGBH, This Old House has grown into one of the most popular programs on the network. It has produced spin-offs (notably The New Yankee Workshop hosted by Norm Abram), a magazine, and for-profit web sites. The show has won 17 Emmy Awards and received 82 nominations.

text: Although WGBH acquired the first two project houses (6 Percival Street in Dorchester and the Bigelow House in Newton) for renovation,[7] the series then focused on renovating older houses, including those of modest size and value, with the homeowners doing some of the work, as a form of sweat equity. The series covering the renovation of the Westwood house (Weatherbee Farm) became something of a cult classic because of an escalating dispute between the hosts, Vila and Abram, and the homeowners over the direction the project was taking. Vila remarked at the end of the Westwood series that the owners could have contributed more "sweat equity." As the show evolved, it began to focus on higher-end, luxury homes with more of the work done by expert contractors and tradespeople.

text: Vila left This Old House in 1989 following a dispute about doing commercials and created a similar show called Bob Vila's Home Again. According to news reporter Barbara Beck, Vila was fired by WGBH Boston over making TV commercials for Rickel Home Centers, Home Depot's competitor. Home Depot, the show's underwriter, dropped its local sponsorship for This Old House after Vila made the commercials. Vila was fired in an effort to have Home Depot return as a sponsor to the show. During Vila's tenure, the show drew 11 million viewers and had won five Emmys. Weyerhauser, at this time a supplier for Home Depot, stopped underwriting the show.[4] Steve Thomas took over hosting duties after Vila's departure, remaining with the program until 2003. Cast members later complained that Vila took up too much screen time, and noted that the show became more of an ensemble production after he left.[8]

text: Time Inc. began production of This Old House magazine in 1995. In 2001, Time Inc. bought the show from WGBH.

text: Kevin O'Connor is the current host of This Old House. Before O'Connor joined the cast, he was a homeowner who appeared on Ask This Old House, having problems with wallpaper removal. While O'Connor has been the host, Abram's role has increased to that of a near co-host. In at least a couple of season opening episodes (Cambridge, Carlisle, and Austin), Abram has appeared with O'Connor to introduce the new project. Abram also filled in for O'Connor when his son was born during the Carlisle project.

text: Beginning with the 2007–08 season, This Old House and Ask This Old House, were presented in a high-definition format.

text: To celebrate its 30th anniversary season, This Old House worked with Nuestra Comunidad to renovate a foreclosed home in Boston's Roxbury neighborhood. Nuestra Comunidad is a non-profit development corporation that acquired this 1870s-era Second Empire home from a bank.

text: Theme music[edit]

text: From the show's debut in 1979 until 2002, This Old House used the first theme song "Louisiana Fairy Tale," composed by Haven Gillespie, Mitchell Parish and J. Fred Coots and performed by 20th-century jazz artist Fats Waller. The theme song was changed after This Old House Ventures acquired the series from WGBH. The second theme song, called "This Old House '97", was composed by Peter Bell. A new theme song followed that in 2009. Bill Janovitz wrote the show's current theme song in 2012.

text: Ask This Old House[edit]

text: In 2002, Time Inc. created Ask This Old House.

text: The show was inspired by a similar feature in This Old House Magazine. It takes place in "the loft" of a rural barn somewhere in the Boston area. The regulars on the show are O'Connor, Tom Silva, Richard Trethewey, Roger Cook and Scott Caron. Norm Abram does not appear on Ask This Old House.

text: Magazine readers or show viewers submit home repair or improvement questions to the four regulars. Guest experts answer more specialized questions. Most of the questions are answered in the loft, but one or two homeowners in each episode receive a visit from one of the show's tradesmen. The visits come from a guest tradesman if the project is related to electrical or painting needs. The tradesman assists in starting or completing the task with the homeowners' help. O'Connor sometimes assists in these projects.

text: Ask This Old House also has a feature entitled "What Is It?". Three of the four regulars offer humorous guesses as to the function of an unusual tool. The fourth regular reveals its actual use. Beginning with the 2007/08 season, Ask This Old House added a "useful tip" segment provided by a viewer of the show. The useful tip segment is a revival of a short-lived feature of This Old House when Vila hosted the show.

text: The opening sequence of Ask This Old House consisted of a GMC van towing the blue Ask This Old House trailer from around Boston and rural Massachusetts before finally reaching its destination, the barn. The twenty-five-second version of the opening sequence shows Silva, the passenger, picking up four coffees from a drive-through. The driver in the forty-second version of the opening sequence shows Kevin O'Connor as the driver. In both versions, after the van pulls into the barn driveway. the footage cuts to Trethewey handing out the coffees to the other three regulars.

text: Prior to Kevin O'Connor's installation as host, the van driver was Steve Thomas, the host for the show's first season.

text: Ask This Old House has been nominated for five Emmy Awards.

text: This Old House magazine[edit]

text: This Old House magazine was first published in 1995[9][10] by Time Inc. Published 10 times per year, the magazine has a circulation of over 950,000 and reaches nearly 6 million consumers each month. Scott Omelianuk[11] is the Editor and Nathan Stamos[12] is the publisher.

text: As of April 1, 2016, Susan Wyland, best known for her tenure on Time Inc.’s Real Simple magazine, will oversee the magazine as editor in chief. Scott Omelianuk, This Old House’s top editor for the last 12 years, will leave to pursue what the company said was “an opportunity in the television space.” [13]

text: ThisOldHouse.com is the brand's website and features how-to projects, inspiration and tips for homeowners. The website also serves as the online destination for the television show and includes bios on the cast and information on all of the home projects, and live webcams of the current house projects.

text: Inside This Old House[edit]

text: Now defunct spin-off of the This Old House franchise, Inside This Old House was shown primarily on the A&E Network. The show was very much like Ask This Old House: it was shot mainly in the "loft", hosted by O'Connor and features the regular experts listed above and also Abram (master carpenter). However, unlike Ask This Old House, usually one or two experts were used throughout the episode and a specific theme was discussed. The theme was usually a particular topic (e.g. landscaping, installing doors, etc.). Along with the in-house expert, and sometimes a guest expert, clips were shown of past episodes of This Old House (mainly the original episodes with Bob Vila) to further illustrate the point, as well as revisiting past projects undertaken over the previous twenty-five years to see what the homeowners have done since airing. Each episode ended with a segment called "Inside Out", which featured one of two guest commentators Jimmy Dunn and Doreen Vigue, and one of the experts, with a brief and comedic overview of what was discussed on the show.

text: Cast[edit]

text: Current cast[edit]

text: As of 2016[update], the cast is as follows:

text:
Norm Abram (Master carpenter)
Roger Cook (Landscape contractor)
Tom Silva (General contractor)
Richard Trethewey (Plumbing and HVAC)
Scott Caron (Electrical contractor)

text: Hosts[edit]

text: The first host of This Old House was remodeling expert Bob Vila. He was followed by Steve Thomas, who took over after Vila's departure in 1989. Kevin O'Connor took over as the show's current host in 2003.

text: Television Production team[edit]

text: As of 2013[update], the television production team is as follows:

text:
Russell Morash (Creator)
Chris Wolfe (General Manager, This Old House Productions)
John Tomlin (Senior Series Producer, This Old House)
Heath Racela (Senior Series Producer, Ask This Old House)

text: Parody[edit]

text: Like many successful programs, This Old House has found its way into the humorist's eye on occasion. The most famous example is Tool Time, the "show-within-a-show" on the American television situation comedy Home Improvement. Tim Allen played Tim Taylor, a character inspired by Bob Vila, while Richard Karn portrayed Al Borland, a character based on Norm Abram. Bob Vila also guest-starred from time to time as Tim's rival and archenemy; in one episode in 1994, Vila challenged Tim to a hot rod race and Tim tells Vila that he will kick Vila back to "That Old House" and Vila tells Tim that he's no longer on "This Old House" and that he started a new show called "Home Again" and Tim said he'll kick Vila "Home Again."

text: HBO's Hardcore TV also parodied This Old House as "This Old Whore House", "This Old House of Style", and "This Old House Party". Bill Nye the Science Guy did a parody called "This Old Brain" as well as "This Old Climate". Almost Live!, a Seattle sketch comedy show, also parodied This Old House as "This Here Place", which featured Pat Cashman as Bob Bobbin. Fox's In Living Color parodied This Old House as "This Ol' Box", in which Damon Wayans portrayed a homeless person who talks about renovating a large cardboard box where he lived. The Disney Channel's The All New Mickey Mouse Club parodied This Old House as "This Old Home", which featured its host Bob Vilalalala (a parody of Bob Vila), and consisted of renovations on the candy house from Hansel and Gretel. In 1986, Late Night with David Letterman did a parody called "This House Needs Work", in which Chris Elliott portrayed a somewhat eccentric fix-it man.

text: Long-running sketch comedy venue Saturday Night Live has parodied This Old House from time to time, notably in 1988 with John Larroquette, and again in 2003 with Liam Neeson. Another 1989 Saturday Night Live sketch featured Phil Hartman hosting a fictitious PBS show called "Robot Repair." The sketch had Hartman playing a sentient robot who instructed viewers on how to repair home appliances. Out of concern that the term "Robot Repair" suggested the repair of robots and not the actual theme of the show, the robot begged the producers for a new title, only to find that with each week, the title's wording got progressively confusing e.g., "Robot Repair and You". The poor robot's frustration finally turned to meltdown when the producers presented the show as "This Old Robot."

text: Fox's long running sketch comedy show Mad TV also parodied This Old House as "This Cold House". In the seventh season of the second series of ZOOM, there was a parody of This Old House which was known as "This Old Place". There, "Abe Norman" (a parody of Norm Abram) played by Kyle Morrow, would fix something (example: washing machine) that would never end up as it should. On one occasion, he put a gown in a washing machine and it came out as the shirt he was wearing currently.

text: List of episodes[14][edit]

text: Season 1 (1979)[edit]

text: Hosted by Bob Vila

text:
Ep.Num.
Title
Airdate

The Dorchester House[15]

1-01
"A Tour of the House"
01/01/1979 (01/01/1979)

1-02
"House History and Kitchen Plans"
02/01/1979 (02/01/1979)

1-03
"Frozen Pipes and a New Kitchen Wall"
02/15/1979 (02/15/1979)

1-04
"Insulation and Plumbing"
02/28/1979 (02/28/1979)

1-05
"Leveled Ceilings and Kitchen Lighting"
03/01/1979 (03/01/1979)

1-06
"Heating Plan, Kitchen Skylight"
03/15/1979 (03/15/1979)

1-07
"Roof Repairs, Kitchen Plaster Work"
04/01/1979 (04/01/1979)

1-08
"Insulation, Historic Paint Colors"
05/01/1979 (05/01/1979)

1-09
"Deck Foundation"
05/15/1979 (05/15/1979)

1-10
"Exterior Plainning"
05/30/1979 (05/30/1979)

1-11
"Flooring Install"
06/01/1979 (06/01/1979)

1-12
"Adding Curb Appeal"
06/15/1979 (06/15/1979)

1-13
"The Finished Project"
06/30/1979 (06/30/1979)

text: Season 2 (1981)[edit]

text: Hosted by Bob Vila

text:
Ep.Num.
Title
Airdate

The Newton House

2-01
"The Newton House - 1"
01/01/1981 (01/01/1981)

Bob Vila introduces the Bigelow House, a 19th-century hilltop home in Newton, MA, designed by Victorian architecht H.H. Richardson. The challenge is to convert this abandoned structure into five modern condominium units, while preserving architectural integrity. Bob Vila talks with Norm Abram about how to achieve this balance.

2-02
"The Newton House - 2"
01/15/1981 (01/15/1981)

Bob Vila discusses plans for renovating the Barn unit - insulating, demolition and replacing broken windows.

2-03
"The Newton House - 3"
01/30/1981 (01/30/1981)

Demolition is nearly complete, and Bob Vila discusses problems uncovered: damage from carpenter ants, vandals, and rot

2-04
"The Newton House - 4"
02/01/1981 (02/01/1981)

Bob Vila discusses some of the key decisions to be made about condominium sales. Also, plans are made to install wood burning stoves in the ice house and wood house units.

2-05
"The Newton House - 5"
02/15/1981 (02/15/1981)

We begin to do some plumbing at the house, while a landscape architect shows the lay of the land, and Norm Abram pours a concrete wall

2-06
"The Newton House - 6"
02/28/1981 (02/28/1981)

The exterminator gives the house a bug check and professor John Coolidge talks about architect of the Bigelow House, H.H. Richardson.

2-07
"The Newton House - 7"
03/01/1981 (03/01/1981)

Bob Vila discusses plans for the new 5-car garage. The electrician begins wiring and we look at solar and oil heating options.

2-08
"The Newton House - 8"
03/15/1981 (03/15/1981)

Bob Vila and Norm Abram give a progress report on the house. There's a focus on preparing the house for winter with insulation and fireplace fix-ups.

2-09
"The Newton House - 9"
03/28/1981 (03/28/1981)

Bob Vila looks at radiators, windows, and lighting options.

2-10
"The Newton House - 10"
04/01/1981 (04/01/1981)

The south roof gets an ice shield and cedar shingles, the living room wall gets a layer of energy-saving polystyrene board, and the grounds get a facelift.

2-11
"The Newton House - 11"
04/15/1981 (04/15/1981)

Bob Vila looks at the wiring needs in the Barn units, looks into lathing and plastering, and talks about choosing tiles

2-12
"The Newton House - 12"
04/28/1981 (04/28/1981)

Shingling is completed on the south side of the bungalow and the lights are in place in the main house.

2-13
"The Newton House - 13"
05/01/1981 (05/01/1981)

We check on the bathroom tiling, some electrical work (lighting), a look at cabinets, and an installation of wood gutters.

2-14
"The Newton House - 14"
05/15/1981 (05/15/1981)

Bob Vila shows progress made in the house with roofing and plastering, and meets with Charlie English, who gives a lesson on the finer points of a mud job (tiling the bathroom).

2-15
"The Newton House - 15"
05/28/1981 (05/28/1981)

The crawlspace in the barn unit gets a concrete floor, we take a look at parquet flooring, we get a lesson in tile grouting, and we talk about landscaping.

2-16
"The Newton House - 16"
06/01/1981 (06/01/1981)

2-17
"The Newton House - 17"
06/15/1981 (06/15/1981)

Bob Vila reviews plans for the interior of the Barn unit, discusses issues with flooring, has a sink installed, and looks at door repair.

2-18
"The Newton House - 18"
06/28/1981 (06/28/1981)

Bob Vila tours the Barn unit, goes over problems with the hardwood floors in the Main House, and takes a look at a selection of brass locks and hardware for the doors.

2-19
"The Newton House - 19"
07/01/1981 (07/01/1981)

Norm Abram installs unusual floor-to-ceiling triple-sash windows, Charlie the finish carpenter installs locks and door knobs, and kitchen cabinets are installed.

2-20
"The Newton House - 20"
07/15/1981 (07/15/1981)

A sun room is created, a ceramic floor is laid in the kitchen, we look at ceiling fans, and a fireplace gets a new stone face.

2-21
"The Newton House - 21"
07/28/1981 (07/28/1981)

2-22
"The Newton House - 22"
08/01/1981 (08/01/1981)

Plans are made for a new garage, Norm makes a winding stairway in the Barn, a range is installed in the kitchen, and the sunroom gets a copper roof.

2-23
"The Newton House - 23"
08/15/1981 (08/15/1981)

Bob Vila takes a look at spiral staircases and a factory where they are made, we look at reproducing the original fireplace tiles, and we look some modern kitchen appliances.

2-24
"The Newton House - 24"
08/28/1981 (08/28/1981)

Bob Vila inspects custom kitchen cabinets in the Barn, checks on plaster work upstairs. Landscape architect Tom Wirth talks about brick paving and takes us on a tour of a granite quarry.

2-25
"The Newton House - 25"
09/01/1981 (09/01/1981)

A heat pump gets installed in the Barn unit, a countertop is made for a bathroom, Norm begins paneling with white cedar, and Bob takes a side trip to see the process by which the white cedar came from trees in North Carolina to paneling in the Barn.

2-26
"The Newton House - 26"
09/15/1981 (09/15/1981)

It's been four months since the last show, and Bob Vila shows us progress they have made. We look at the installation of a parquet floor and see some kitchen cabinets. An interior decorator gives advice on how to fill the space.

2-27
"The Newton House - 27"
09/28/1981 (09/28/1981)

Bob Vila opens the show outside the completed Bigelow House - final show of season - gives rundown for show.

text: Season 3 (1982)[edit]

text: Hosted by Bob Vila

text:
Ep.Num.
Title
Airdate

The Woburn House

3-01
"The Woburn House - 1"
1982 (1982)

3-02
"The Woburn House - 2"
1982 (1982)

3-03
"The Woburn House - 3"
1982 (1982)

3-04
"The Woburn House - 4"
1982 (1982)

3-05
"The Woburn House - 5"
1982 (1982)

3-06
"The Woburn House - 6"
1982 (1982)

3-07
"The Woburn House - 7"
1982 (1982)

3-08
"The Woburn House - 8"
1982 (1982)

3-09
"The Woburn House - 9"
1982 (1982)

3-10
"The Woburn House - 10"
1982 (1982)

3-11
"The Woburn House - 11"
1982 (1982)

3-12
"The Woburn House - 12"
1982 (1982)

3-13
"The Woburn House - 13"
1982 (1982)

text: Season 4 (1982)[edit]

text: Hosted by Bob Vila

text:
Ep.Num.
Title
Airdate

The Arlington House

4-01
"The Arlington House - 1"
1982 (1982)

4-02
"The Arlington House - 2"
1982 (1982)

4-03
"The Arlington House - 3"
1982 (1982)

4-04
"The Arlington House - 4"
1982 (1982)

4-05
"The Arlington House - 5"
1982 (1982)

4-06
"The Arlington House - 6"
1982 (1982)

4-07
"The Arlington House - 7"
1982 (1982)

4-08
"The Arlington House - 8"
1982 (1982)

4-09
"The Arlington House - 9"
1982 (1982)

4-10
"The Arlington House - 10"
1982 (1982)

4-11
"The Arlington House - 11"
1982 (1982)

4-12
"The Arlington House - 12"
1982 (1982)

4-13
"The Arlington House - 13"
1982 (1982)

4-14
"The Arlington House - 14"
1982 (1982)

4-15
"The Arlington House - 15"
1982 (1982)

4-16
"The Arlington House - 16"
1982 (1982)

4-17
"The Arlington House - 17"
1982 (1982)

4-18
"The Arlington House - 18"
1982 (1982)

4-19
"The Arlington House - 19"
1982 (1982)

4-20
"The Arlington House - 20"
1982 (1982)

4-21
"The Arlington House - 21"
1982 (1982)

4-22
"The Arlington House - 22"
1982 (1982)

4-23
"The Arlington House - 23"
1982 (1982)

4-24
"The Arlington House - 24"
1982 (1982)

4-25
"The Arlington House - 25"
1982 (1982)

4-26
"The Arlington House - 26"
1982 (1982)

text: Season 5 (1983)[edit]

text: Hosted by Bob Vila

text:
Ep.Num.
Title
Airdate

The Brookline House

5-01
"The Brookline House - 1"
1983 (1983)

5-02
"The Brookline House - 2"
1983 (1983)

5-03
"The Brookline House - 3"
1983 (1983)

5-04
"The Brookline House - 4"
1983 (1983)

5-05
"The Brookline House - 5"
1983 (1983)

5-06
"The Brookline House - 6"
1983 (1983)

5-07
"The Brookline House - 7"
1983 (1983)

5-08
"The Brookline House - 8"
1983 (1983)

5-09
"The Brookline House - 9"
1983 (1983)

5-10
"The Brookline House - 10"
1983 (1983)

5-11
"The Brookline House - 11"
1983 (1983)

5-12
"The Brookline House - 12"
1983 (1983)

5-13
"The Brookline House - 13"
1983 (1983)

5-14
"The Brookline House - 14"
1983 (1983)

5-15
"The Brookline House - 15"
1983 (1983)

5-16
"The Brookline House - 16"
1983 (1983)

5-17
"The Brookline House - 17"
1983 (1983)

5-18
"The Brookline House - 18"
1983 (1983)

5-19
"The Brookline House - 19"
1983 (1983)

5-20
"The Brookline House - 20"
1983 (1983)

5-21
"The Brookline House - 21"
1983 (1983)

5-22
"The Brookline House - 22"
1983 (1983)

5-23
"The Brookline House - 23"
1983 (1983)

5-24
"The Brookline House - 24"
1983 (1983)

5-25
"The Brookline House - 25"
1983 (1983)

5-26
"The Brookline House - 26"
1983 (1983)

text: Season 6 (1984)[edit]

text: Hosted by Bob Vila

text:
Ep.Num.
Title
Airdate

In and Around Boston

6-01
"In and Around Boston - 1; Master Bedroom"
1984 (1984)

6-02
"In and Around Boston - 2; Master Bedroom"
1984 (1984)

6-03
"In and Around Boston - 3; Master Bedroom"
1984 (1984)

6-04
"In and Around Boston - 4; Master Bedroom"
1984 (1984)

6-05
"In and Around Boston - 5; Master Bedroom"
1984 (1984)

6-06
"In and Around Boston - ;6 Master Bedroom"
1984 (1984)

6-07
"In and Around Boston - 7; Master Bedroom"
1984 (1984)

6-08
"In and Around Boston - 8; Family Room"
1984 (1984)

6-09
"In and Around Boston - 9; Family Room"
1984 (1984)

6-10
"In and Around Boston - 10; Family Room"
1984 (1984)

6-11
"In and Around Boston - 11; Family Room"
1984 (1984)

6-12
"In and Around Boston - 12; Family Room"
1984 (1984)

6-13
"In and Around Boston - 13; Family Room"
1984 (1984)

6-14
"In and Around Boston - 14; Family Room"
1984 (1984)

6-15
"In and Around Boston - 15; Family Room"
1984 (1984)

6-16
"In and Around Boston - 16; Family Room"
1984 (1984)

6-17
"In and Around Boston - 17; Kitchen"
1984 (1984)

6-18
"In and Around Boston - 18; Kitchen"
1984 (1984)

6-19
"In and Around Boston - 19; Kitchen"
1984 (1984)

6-20
"In and Around Boston - 20; Kitchen"
1984 (1984)

6-21
"In and Around Boston - 21; Kitchen"
1984 (1984)

6-22
"In and Around Boston - 22; Kitchen"
1984 (1984)

6-23
"In and Around Boston - 23; Apartment"
1984 (1984)

6-24
"In and Around Boston - 24; Apartment"
1984 (1984)

6-25
"In and Around Boston - 25; Apartment"
1984 (1984)

6-26
"In and Around Boston - 26; Apartment"
1984 (1984)

text: Season 7 (1985–1986)[edit]

text: Hosted by Bob Vila

text:
Ep.Num.
Title
Airdate

The Newton Cottage

7-01
"The Newton Cottage - 1"
1985 (1985)

7-02
"The Newton Cottage - 2"
1985 (1985)

7-03
"The Newton Cottage - 3"
1985 (1985)

7-04
"The Newton Cottage - 4"
1985 (1985)

7-05
"The Newton Cottage - 5"
1985 (1985)

7-06
"The Newton Cottage - 6"
1985 (1985)

7-07
"The Newton Cottage - 7"
1985 (1985)

7-08
"The Newton Cottage - 8"
1985 (1985)

The Reading Ranch

7-09
"The Reading Ranch - 1"
12/05/1985 (12/05/1985)

7-10
"The Reading Ranch - 2"
12/12/1985 (12/12/1985)

7-11
"The Reading Ranch - 3"
12/19/1985 (12/19/1985)

7-12
"The Reading Ranch - 4"
12/26/1985 (12/26/1985)

7-13
"The Reading Ranch - 5"
01/02/1986 (01/02/1986)

7-14
"The Reading Ranch - 6"
01/09/1986 (01/09/1986)

7-15
"The Reading Ranch - 7"
01/16/1986 (01/16/1986)

7-16
"The Reading Ranch - 8"
01/23/1986 (01/23/1986)

7-17
"The Reading Ranch - 9"
01/30/1986 (01/30/1986)

The Melrose House

7-18
"The Melrose House - 1"
02/6/1986 (02/6/1986)

7-19
"The Melrose House - 2"
02/13/1986 (02/13/1986)

7-20
"The Melrose House - 3"
02/20/1986 (02/20/1986)

7-21
"The Melrose House - 4"
02/27/1986 (02/27/1986)

7-22
"The Melrose House - 5"
03/06/1986 (03/06/1986)

The Tampa House

7-23
"The Tampa House - 1"
1985 (1985)

7-24
"The Tampa House - 2"
1985 (1985)

7-25
"The Tampa House - 3"
1985 (1985)

7-26
"The Tampa House - 4"
1985 (1985)

text: Season 8 (1986–1987)[edit]

text: Hosted by Bob Vila

text:
Ep.Num.
Title
Airdate

The Reading House

8-01
"The Reading House - 1"
1986 (1986)

8-02
"The Reading House - 2"
1986 (1986)

8-03
"The Reading House - 3"
1986 (1986)

8-04
"The Reading House - 4"
1986 (1986)

8-05
"The Reading House - 5"
1986 (1986)

8-06
"The Reading House - 6"
1986 (1986)

8-07
"The Reading House - 7"
1986 (1986)

8-08
"The Reading House - 8"
1986 (1986)

8-09
"The Reading House - 9"
1986 (1986)

8-10
"The Reading House - 10"
1986 (1986)

8-11
"The Reading House - 11"
1986 (1986)

8-12
"The Reading House - 12"
1986 (1986)

The Brimfield House

8-13
"The Brimfield House - 1"
1987 (1987)

8-14
"The Brimfield House - 2"
1987 (1987)

8-15
"The Brimfield House - 3"
1987 (1987)

8-16
"The Brimfield House - 4"
1987 (1987)

8-17
"The Brimfield House - 5"
1987 (1987)

8-18
"The Brimfield House - 6"
1987 (1987)

8-19
"The Brimfield House - 7"
1987 (1987)

8-20
"The Brimfield House - 8"
1987 (1987)

The Phoenix House

8-21
"The Phoenix House - 1"
1987 (1987)

8-22
"The Phoenix House - 2"
1987 (1987)

8-23
"The Phoenix House - 3"
1987 (1987)

8-24
"The Phoenix House - 4"
1987 (1987)

8-25
"The Phoenix House - 5"
1987 (1987)

8-26
"The Phoenix House - 6"
1987 (1987)

text: Season 9 (1987)[edit]

text: Hosted by Bob Vila

text:
Ep.Num.
Title
Airdate

The Westwood House

9-01
"The Westwood House - 1"
1987 (1987)

9-02
"The Westwood House - 2"
1987 (1987)

9-03
"The Westwood House - 3"
1987 (1987)

9-04
"The Westwood House - 4"
1987 (1987)

9-05
"The Westwood House - 5"
1987 (1987)

9-06
"The Westwood House - 6"
1987 (1987)

9-07
"The Westwood House - 7"
1987 (1987)

9-08
"The Westwood House - 8"
1987 (1987)

9-09
"The Westwood House - 9"
1987 (1987)

9-10
"The Westwood House - 10"
1987 (1987)

9-11
"The Westwood House - 11"
1987 (1987)

9-12
"The Westwood House - 12"
1987 (1987)

9-13
"The Westwood House - 13"
1987 (1987)

9-14
"The Westwood House - 14"
1987 (1987)

9-15
"The Westwood House - 15"
1987 (1987)

9-16
"The Westwood House - 16"
1987 (1987)

9-17
"The Westwood House - 17"
1987 (1987)

9-18
"The Westwood House - 18"
1987 (1987)

9-19
"The Westwood House - 19"
1987 (1987)

9-20
"The Westwood House - 20"
1987 (1987)

The Santa Barbara Bungalow

9-21
"The Santa Barbara Bungalow - 1"
1987 (1987)

9-22
"The Santa Barbara Bungalow - 2"
1987 (1987)

9-23
"The Santa Barbara Bungalow - 3"
1987 (1987)

9-24
"The Santa Barbara Bungalow - 4"
1987 (1987)

9-25
"The Santa Barbara Bungalow - 5"
1987 (1987)

9-26
"The Santa Barbara Bungalow - 6"
1987 (1987)

text: Season 10 (1988)[edit]

text: Bob Vila's final season as host.

text:
Ep.Num.
Title
Airdate

The Lexington Bed and Breakfast

10-01
"The Lexington Bed and Breakfast - 1"
1988 (1988)

10-02
"The Lexington Bed and Breakfast - 2"
1988 (1988)

10-03
"The Lexington Bed and Breakfast - 3"
1988 (1988)

10-04
"The Lexington Bed and Breakfast - 4"
1988 (1988)

10-05
"The Lexington Bed and Breakfast - 5"
1988 (1988)

10-06
"The Lexington Bed and Breakfast - 6"
1988 (1988)

10-07
"The Lexington Bed and Breakfast - 7"
1988 (1988)

10-08
"The Lexington Bed and Breakfast - 8"
1988 (1988)

10-09
"The Lexington Bed and Breakfast - 9"
1988 (1988)

10-10
"The Lexington Bed and Breakfast - 10"
1988 (1988)

10-11
"The Lexington Bed and Breakfast - 11"
1988 (1988)

10-12
"The Lexington Bed and Breakfast - 12"
1988 (1988)

10-13
"The Lexington Bed and Breakfast - 13"
1988 (1988)

10-14
"The Lexington Bed and Breakfast - 14"
1988 (1988)

10-15
"The Lexington Bed and Breakfast - 15"
1988 (1988)

10-16
"The Lexington Bed and Breakfast - 16"
1988 (1988)

10-17
"The Lexington Bed and Breakfast - 17"
1988 (1988)

10-18
"The Lexington Bed and Breakfast - 18"
1988 (1988)

10-19
"The Lexington Bed and Breakfast - 19"
1988 (1988)

10-20
"The Lexington Bed and Breakfast - 20"
1988 (1988)

10-21
"The Lexington Bed and Breakfast - 21"
1988 (1988)

10-22
"The Lexington Bed and Breakfast - 22"
1988 (1988)

10-23
"The Lexington Bed and Breakfast - 23"
1988 (1988)

10-24
"The Lexington Bed and Breakfast - 24"
1988 (1988)

10-25
"The Lexington Bed and Breakfast - 25"
1988 (1988)

10-26
"The Lexington Bed and Breakfast - 26"
1988 (1988)

text: Season 11 (1989)[edit]

text: Steve Thomas's first season as host.

text:
Ep.Num.
Title
Airdate

The Concord Barn

11-01
"The Concord Barn - 1"
01/01/1989 (01/01/1989)

This Old House returns for its 11th season with master carpenter Norm Abram, who introduces the series' new host, Steve Thomas. Steve and Norm survey the new project: an 1835 barn in Concord, MA, and talk to the homeowners, Lynn and Barbara, who want to dismantle and rebuild the barn and live in it.

11-02
"The Concord Barn - 2"
1989 (1989)

11-03
"The Concord Barn - 3"
1989 (1989)

11-04
"The Concord Barn - 4"
1989 (1989)

11-05
"The Concord Barn - 5"
1989 (1989)

11-06
"The Concord Barn - 6"
1989 (1989)

11-07
"The Concord Barn - 7"
1989 (1989)

11-08
"The Concord Barn - 8"
1989 (1989)

11-09
"The Concord Barn - 9"
1989 (1989)

11-10
"The Concord Barn - 10"
1989 (1989)

11-10
"The Concord Barn - 10"
1989 (1989)

11-11
"The Concord Barn - 11"
1989 (1989)

11-12
"The Concord Barn - 12"
1989 (1989)

11-13
"The Concord Barn - 13"
1989 (1989)

11-14
"The Concord Barn - 14"
1989 (1989)

11-15
"The Concord Barn - 15"
1989 (1989)

11-16
"The Concord Barn - 16"
1989 (1989)

11-17
"The Concord Barn - 17"
1989 (1989)

11-18
"The Concord Barn - 18"
1989 (1989)

11-19
"The Concord Barn - 19"
1989 (1989)

11-20
"The Concord Barn - 20"
1989 (1989)

 The Santa Fe House

11-21
"The Santa Fe House - 1"
1989 (1989)

11-22
"The Santa Fe House - 2"
1989 (1989)

11-23
"The Santa Fe House - 3"
1989 (1989)

11-24
"The Santa Fe House - 4"
1989 (1989)

11-25
"The Santa Fe House - 5"
1989 (1989)

11-26
"The Santa Fe House - 6"
1989 (1989)

text: Season 12 (1990)[edit]

text: Hosted by Steve Thomas

text:
Ep.Num.
Title
Airdate

The Jamaica Plain House

12-01
"The Jamaica Plain House - 1"
09/01/1990 (09/01/1990)

12-02
"The Jamaica Plain House - 2"
09/08/1990 (09/08/1990)

12-03
"The Jamaica Plain House - 3"
09/15/1990 (09/15/1990)

12-04
"The Jamaica Plain House - 4"
09/22/1990 (09/22/1990)

12-05
"The Jamaica Plain House - 5"
09/29/1990 (09/29/1990)

12-06
"The Jamaica Plain House - 6"
10/06/1990 (10/06/1990)

12-07
"The Jamaica Plain House - 7"
10/13/1990 (10/13/1990)

12-08
"The Jamaica Plain House - 8"
10/27/1990 (10/27/1990)

12-09
"The Jamaica Plain House - 9"
10/27/1990 (10/27/1990)

12-10
"The Jamaica Plain House - 10"
11/03/1990 (11/03/1990)

12-11
"The Jamaica Plain House - 11"
11/10/1990 (11/10/1990)

12-12
"The Jamaica Plain House - 12"
11/17/1990 (11/17/1990)

12-13
"The Jamaica Plain House - 13"
11/24/1990 (11/24/1990)

12-14
"The Jamaica Plain House - 14"
12/01/1990 (12/01/1990)

12-15
"The Jamaica Plain House - 15"
12/08/1990 (12/08/1990)

12-16
"The Jamaica Plain House - 16"
12/15/1990 (12/15/1990)

12-17
"The Jamaica Plain House - 17"
12/22/1990 (12/22/1990)

12-18
"The Jamaica Plain House - 18"
12/29/1990 (12/29/1990)

The New Orleans House

12-19
"The New Orleans House - 1"
02/01/1991 (02/01/1991)

12-20
"The New Orleans House - 2"
02/08/1991 (02/08/1991)

12-21
"The New Orleans House - 3"
02/15/1991 (02/15/1991)

12-22
"The New Orleans House - 4"
02/22/1991 (02/22/1991)

12-23
"The New Orleans House - 5"
03/01/1991 (03/01/1991)

12-24
"The New Orleans House - 6"
03/08/1991 (03/08/1991)

12-25
"The New Orleans House - 7"
03/15/1991 (03/15/1991)

12-26
"The New Orleans House - 8"
03/22/1991 (03/22/1991)

text: Season 13 (1991)[edit]

text: The Wayland House (Episodes 1 - 19)

text: The London House (Episodes 20 - 26)

text: Season 14 (1992)[edit]

text: Hosted by Steve Thomas

text:
Ep.Num.
Title
Airdate

The Lexington Ranch

14-01
"The Lexington Ranch - 1"
01/01/1992 (01/01/1992)

14-02
"The Lexington Ranch - 2"
01/15/1992 (01/15/1992)

14-03
"The Lexington Ranch - 3"
01/28/1992 (01/28/1992)

14-04
"The Lexington Ranch - 4"
1992 (1992)

14-05
"The Lexington Ranch - 5"
1992 (1992)

14-06
"The Lexington Ranch - 6"
1992 (1992)

14-07
"The Lexington Ranch - 7"
1992 (1992)

14-08
"The Lexington Ranch - 8"
1992 (1992)

14-09
"The Lexington Ranch - 9"
1992 (1992)

14-10
"The Lexington Ranch - 10"
1992 (1992)

14-11
"The Lexington Ranch - 11"
1992 (1992)

14-12
"The Lexington Ranch - 12"
1992 (1992)

14-13
"The Lexington Ranch - 13"
1992 (1992)

14-14
"The Lexington Ranch - 14"
1992 (1992)

14-15
"The Lexington Ranch - 15"
1992 (1992)

14-16
"The Lexington Ranch - 16"
1992 (1992)

14-17
"The Lexington Ranch - 17"
1992 (1992)

14-18
"The Lexington Ranch - 18"
1992 (1992)

14-19
"The Lexington Ranch - 19"
1992 (1992)

14-20
"The Lexington Ranch - 20"
1992 (1992)

The Miami House

14-21
"The Miami House - 1"
07/28/1992 (07/28/1992)

14-22
"The Miami House - 2"
08/01/1992 (08/01/1992)

14-23
"The Miami House - 3"
08/15/1992 (08/15/1992)

14-24
"The Miami House - 4"
08/28/1992 (08/28/1992)

Steve opens the show at "Mt. Trashmore," a collecting point--one of about a dozen in South Dade--for all the debris Hurricane Andrew generated. Back at the house, Norm sees how the plaster walls are being patched and finished, while Steve tours the grounds with landscape architect Kevin Holler, who has devised a long-term master plan for the property. The windows arrive, and contractor Rich Groden explains their features and method of installation. Steve tours the kitchen and hears designer Cecilia Luaces' plans for it. Finally, Steve visits a small Miami factory where cement tiles are being custom-fabricated to replace the broken clay ones currently in the house.

14-25
"The Miami House - 5"
09/01/1992 (09/01/1992)

14-26
"The Miami House - 6"
09/15/1992 (09/15/1992)

text: Season 15 (1993)[edit]

text: Hosted by Steve Thomas

text:
Ep.Num.
Title
Airdate

The Belmont House

15-01
"The Belmont House - 1"
09/02/1993 (09/02/1993)

15-02
"The Belmont House - 2"
09/09/1993 (09/09/1993)

15-03
"The Belmont House - 3"
09/16/1993 (09/16/1993)

15-04
"The Belmont House - 4"
09/23/1993 (09/23/1993)

15-05
"The Belmont House - 5"
09/30/1993 (09/30/1993)

15-06
"The Belmont House - 6"
10/07/1993 (10/07/1993)

15-07
"The Belmont House - 7"
10/14/1993 (10/14/1993)

15-08
"The Belmont House - 8"
10/21/1993 (10/21/1993)

15-09
"The Belmont House - 9"
10/28/1993 (10/28/1993)

15-10
"The Belmont House - 10"
11/04/1993 (11/04/1993)

15-11
"The Belmont House - 11"
11/11/1993 (11/11/1993)

15-12
"The Belmont House - 12"
11/18/1993 (11/18/1993)

15-13
"The Belmont House - 13"
11/25/1993 (11/25/1993)

15-14
"The Belmont House - 14"
12/02/1993 (12/02/1993)

15-15
"The Belmont House - 15"
12/09/1993 (12/09/1993)

15-16
"The Belmont House - 16"
12/16/1993 (12/16/1993)

15-17
"The Belmont House - 17"
12/23/1993 (12/23/1993)

15-18
"The Belmont House - 18"
12/30/1993 (12/30/1993)

The Honolulu House

15-19
"The Honolulu House - 1"
02/03/1994 (02/03/1994)

15-20
"The Honolulu House - 2"
02/10/1994 (02/10/1994)

15-21
"The Honolulu House - 3"
02/17/1994 (02/17/1994)

15-22
"The Honolulu House - 4"
02/24/1994 (02/24/1994)

15-23
"The Honolulu House - 5"
03/03/1994 (03/03/1994)

15-24
"The Honolulu House - 6"
03/10/1994 (03/10/1994)

15-25
"The Honolulu House - 7"
03/17/1994 (03/17/1994)

15-26
"The Honolulu House - 8"
03/24/1994 (03/24/1994)

text: Season 16 (1994)[edit]

text:
Ep.Num
Title
Airdate

The Acton House

16-01
"The Acton House - 1"
01/01/1994

16-02
"The Acton House - 2"
01/15/1994

16-03
"The Acton House - 3"
01/28/1994

16-04
"The Acton House - 4"

16-05
"The Acton House - 5"

16-06
"The Acton House - 6"

16-07
"The Acton House - 7"

16-08
"The Acton House - 8"

16-09
"The Acton House - 9"

16-10
"The Acton House - 10"

16-11
"The Acton House - 11"

16-12
"The Acton House - 12"

16-13
"The Acton House - 13"

16-14
"The Acton House - 14"

16-15
"The Acton House - 15"

16-16
"The Acton House - 16"

16-17
"The Acton House - 17"

16-18
"The Acton House - 18"

The Napa Valley House [18]

16-19
"The Napa Valley House - 1"

16-20
"The Napa Valley House - 2"

16-21
"The Napa Valley House - 3"

16-22
"The Napa Valley House - 4"

16-23
"The Napa Valley House - 5"

16-24
"The Napa Valley House - 6"

16-25
"The Napa Valley House - 7"

16-26
"The Napa Valley House - 8"

text: Season 17 (1995)[edit]

text: The Salem House (Episodes 1 - 18) [19]

text: The Savannah House (Episodes 19 - 26) [20]

text: Season 18 (1996)[edit]

text: The Nantucket House (Episodes 1 - 18) [21]

text: The Tucson House (Episodes 19 - 26) [22]

text: Season 19 (1997)[edit]

text: The Milton House (Episodes 1 - 19)

text: The San Francisco House (Episodes 20 - 26)

text: Season 20 (1998)[edit]

text: The Watertown House (Episodes 1 - 19)

text: The Key West House (Episodes 20 - 26)

text: Season 21 (1999)[edit]

text: The Billerica House (Episodes 1 - 19) [26]

text: The Santa Barbara House (Episodes 20 - 26) [27]

text: Season 22 (2000)[edit]

text: The Charlestown House (Episodes 1 - 18)

text: The West Palm Beach House (Episodes 19 - 26)

text: Season 23 (2001)[edit]

text: Hosted by Steve Thomas

text:
Ep.Num.
Title
Airdate

The Manchester House

23-01
"The Manchester House - 1"
09/22/2001 (09/22/2001)

23-02
"The Manchester House - 2"
09/29/2001 (09/29/2001)

23-03
"The Manchester House - 3"
10/06/2001 (10/06/2001)

23-04
"The Manchester House - 4"
10/13/2001 (10/13/2001)

23-05
"The Manchester House - 5"
10/20/2001 (10/20/2001)

23-06
"The Manchester House - 6"
10/27/2001 (10/27/2001)

23-07
"The Manchester House - 7"
11/03/2001 (11/03/2001)

23-08
"The Manchester House - 8"
11/10/2001 (11/10/2001)

23-09
"The Manchester House - 9"
11/17/2001 (11/17/2001)

23-10
"The Manchester House - 10"
11/24/2001 (11/24/2001)

23-11
"The Manchester House - 11"
12/01/2001 (12/01/2001)

23-12
"The Manchester House - 12"
12/08/2001 (12/08/2001)

23-13
"The Manchester House - 13"
12/15/2001 (12/15/2001)

23-14
"The Manchester House - 14"
12/22/2001 (12/22/2001)

23-15
"The Manchester House - 15"
12/29/2001 (12/29/2001)

23-16
"The Manchester House - 16"
01/05/2002 (01/05/2002)

23-17
"The Manchester House - 17"
01/12/2002 (01/12/2002)

23-18
"The Manchester House - 18"
01/19/2002 (01/19/2002)

23-19
"The Manchester House - 19"
01/26/2002 (01/26/2002)

23-20
"The Manchester House - 20"
02/02/2002 (02/02/2002)

23-21
"The Manchester House - 21"
02/09/2002 (02/09/2002)

23-22
"The Manchester House - 22"
02/16/2002 (02/16/2002)

23-23
"The Manchester House - 23"
02/23/2002 (02/23/2002)

23-24
"The Manchester House - 24"
03/02/2002 (03/02/2002)

23-25
"The Manchester House - 25"
03/09/2002 (03/09/2002)

23-26
"The Manchester House - 26"
03/16/2002 (03/16/2002)

text: Season 24 (2002)[edit]

text: The Winchester House (Episodes 1 - 18)

text: The Lake Forest Dream Kitchen (Episodes 19 - 26)

text: Season 25 (2003)[edit]

text:
Ep.Num.
Title
Airdate

The Concord Cottage

25-01
"Turning a Garden Shed into a Home"
10/11/2003 (10/11/2003)

25-02
"Roadblocks to Turning a Former Chicken Coop into a Cottage"
10/18/2003 (10/18/2003)

25-03
"Nothing is as Easy as it Looks"
10/25/2003 (10/25/2003)

25-04
"It's Starting to Look Like a Cottage"
11/01/2003 (11/01/2003)

25-05
"Electrifying the Little Cottage"
11/08/2013 (11/08/2013)

25-06
"Adding to the Project"
11/15/2003 (11/15/2003)

25-07
"The Beauty and Challenges of Creating Small Living Spaces"
11/22/2003 (11/22/2003)

25-08
"Residential Window Manufacturing"
11/29/2003 (11/29/2003)

25-09
"Charming Touches for the Cottage"
12/06/2003 (12/06/2003)

25-10
"Cottage Living with the Future in Mind"
12/13/2003 (12/13/2003)

25-11
"Creating a Safe and Beautiful Home for Elders"
12/20/2003 (12/20/2003)

25-12
"Access to and Visions of a Beautiful Yard"
12/27/2003 (12/27/2003)

25-13
"Lots of Activity Outside"
01/03/2004 (01/03/2004)

25-14
"Custom Details Give the Cottage Personal Touches"
01/10/2004 (01/10/2004)

25-15
"Everyone’s Here to Get the Job Done"
01/17/2004 (01/17/2004)

25-16
"Making and Installing Engineered Flooring"
01/24/2004 (01/24/2004)

25-17
"One Installation After Another"
02/01/2004 (02/01/2004)

25-18
"Once a Barn, Now a Beautiful Home"
02/08/2004 (02/08/2004)

The Bermuda House

25-19
"Sailing the Atlantic for the Next Project in Bermuda"
02/15/2004 (02/15/2004)

25-20
"Restoring the Inn with Native Limestone"
02/22/2004 (02/22/2004)

25-21
"Appreciating a Whole Different Type of Construction"
02/28/2004 (02/28/2004)

25-22
"Collecting Water"
03/07/2004 (03/07/2004)

25-23
"Making Way for the Custom Built Mantel"
03/14/2004 (03/14/2004)

25-24
"Challenges and Rewards of Island Building"
03/21/2004 (03/21/2004)

25-25
"Beautiful Finishes Create Beautiful Spaces"
03/28/2004 (03/28/2004)

25-26
"Finishing the Project, Bermuda-Style"
04/04/2004 (04/04/2004)

text: Season 26 (2004)[edit]

text:
Ep.Num.
Title
Airdate

The Carlisle House[30]

26-01
"Celebrating 25 Years of Home Renovation"
10/09/2004 (10/09/2004)

26-02
"Appreciating the Past"
10/16/2004 (10/16/2004)

26-03
"A Different Kind of Barn Raising"
10/23/2004 (10/23/2004)

26-04
"Saving Old Barns for New Homes"
10/30/2004 (10/30/2004)

26-05
"Foundation Installation Begins"
11/06/2004 (11/06/2004)

26-06
"Prefab Systems Speed Things Up"
11/13/2004 (11/13/2004)

26-07
"Passing on the Trades"
11/20/2004 (11/20/2004)

26-08
"Not Your Grandfather's Farmhouse"
11/27/2004 (11/27/2004)

26-09
"Envisioning the Kitchen"
12/04/2004 (12/04/2004)

26-10
"Shaping the Spaces"
12/11/2004 (12/11/2004)

26-11
"Design Elements Make a House Special"
12/18/2004 (12/18/2004)

26-12
"Many Hands Make a Beautiful Fireplace"
12/25/2004 (12/25/2004)

26-13
"Digging for Water"
01/01/2005 (01/01/2005)

26-14
"Enhancing the House With Stone and Paint"
01/08/2005 (01/08/2005)

26-15
"Living in a Barn"
01/15/2005 (01/15/2005)

26-16
"New Technologies for an Old Farmhouse"
01/22/2005 (01/22/2005)

26-17
"History of the Greek-Revival"
01/29/2005 (01/29/2005)

26-18
"Shutting Out the Cold"
02/05/2005 (02/05/2005)

26-19
"Keeping It Old"
02/12/2005 (02/12/2005)

26-20
"Prefab Meets Custom"
02/19/2005 (02/19/2005)

26-21
"Mantel Troubles"
02/26/2005 (02/26/2005)

26-22
"Modern Conveniences"
03/05/2005 (03/05/2005)

26-23
"All the Comforts of Home"
03/12/2005 (03/12/2005)

26-24
"Designer Show House"
03/19/2005 (03/19/2005)

26-25
"More Designer Show House"
03/26/2005 (03/26/2005)

26-26
"A Farmhouse for the Next 100 Years"
04/02/2005 (04/02/2005)

text: Season 27 (2005)[edit]

text:
Ep.Num.
Title
Airdate

The Cambridge House

27-01
"A Modern Old House"
10/06/2005 (10/06/2005)

27-02
"Modernize, Again"
10/13/2005 (10/13/2005)

27-03
"Worst-Case Scenario"
10/20/2005 (10/20/2005)

27-04
"Longfellow's House"
10/27/2005 (10/27/2005)

27-05
"The Cost of Poor Workmanship"
11/03/2005 (11/03/2005)

27-06
"High-Tech Heating and Cooling"
11/10/2005 (11/10/2005)

27-07
"Water Damage Brings Opportunity"
11/17/2005 (11/17/2005)

27-08
"Real Stone, Flat Roof"
11/24/2005 (11/24/2005)

27-09
"A Water-Feature Welcome"
12/01/2005 (12/01/2005)

27-10
"Creating a Dramatic Entryway"
12/08/2005 (12/08/2005)

27-11
"Rain Slows Some Progress"
12/15/2005 (12/15/2005)

27-12
"Dramatic Staircase"
12/22/2005 (12/22/2005)

27-13
"Interior Finishes Begin"
12/29/2005 (12/29/2005)

27-14
"Fine Craftsmanship"
01/05/2006 (01/05/2006)

27-15
"Contemporary Design Elements"
01/12/2006 (01/12/2006)

27-16
"Modern Conveniences in a Modern Home"
01/17/2006 (01/17/2006)

27-17
"Things Are Coming Together"
01/24/2006 (01/24/2006)

27-18
"A Red Box Becomes a Show House"
02/01/2006 (02/01/2006)

The Washington, D.C. House

27-19
"Reviving an Abandoned 1879 Rowhouse"
02/08/2006 (02/08/2006)

27-20
"Setbacks Open Up New Ideas"
02/15/2006 (02/15/2006)

27-21
"Honoring the Past, Looking Toward the Future"
02/22/2006 (02/22/2006)

27-22
"A Rebuilt Structure"
03/01/2006 (03/01/2006)

27-23
"Beautiful Historic Restorations"
03/08/2006 (03/08/2006)

27-24
"The Outside is Shaping Up, Too"
03/15/2006 (03/15/2006)

27-25
"Surface Finishes"
03/22/2006 (03/22/2006)

27-26
"A Home Saved"
03/29/2006 (03/29/2006)

text: Season 28 (2006)[edit]

text:
Ep.Num.
Title
Airdate

The East Boston House

28-01
"A Tale of Two Homes"
10/05/2006 (10/05/2006)

28-02
"Stucco and Sewer Problems"
10/12/2006 (10/12/2006)

28-03
"Design and Demolition"
10/19/2006 (10/19/2006)

28-04
"Urban Garden, Asbestos, City Sewer"
10/26/2006 (10/26/2006)

28-05
"Refrigerator, Hot Plate, and Bad Larry"
11/02/2006 (11/02/2006)

28-06
"Salvage, Chimney, Attic, and the ICA"
11/09/2006 (11/09/2006)

28-07
"Ivy Be Gone"
11/16/2006 (11/16/2006)

28-08
"Progress, Patching and Packing Up"
11/23/2006 (11/23/2006)

28-09
"Local Heroes"
11/30/2006 (11/30/2006)

28-10
"On The Waterfront"
12/07/2006 (12/07/2006)

28-11
"Renovating in Eastie"
12/07/2006 (12/07/2006)

28-12
"Roofing, Shower Pan, Surge Suppression"
12/14/2006 (12/14/2006)

28-13
"Patching Walls, Inside and Out"
12/21/2006 (12/21/2006)

28-14
"Floors in Eastie and at the BSO"
12/28/2006 (12/28/2006)

28-15
"Modern, Traditional, and Boston Light"
01/04/2007 (01/04/2007)

28-16
"Off To The Races"
01/11/2007 (01/11/2007)

28-17
"The House With the White Picket Fence"
01/18/2007 (01/18/2007)

28-18
"Upstairs, Downstairs–Complete!"
01/25/2007 (01/25/2007)

The Austin House

28-19
"Where Green Building Was Born"
02/02/2007 (02/02/2007)

28-20
"Chasing Five Stars"
02/07/2007 (02/07/2007)

28-21
"The Great State of Texas"
02/14/2007 (02/14/2007)

28-22
"Trethewey in Texas"
02/21/2007 (02/21/2007)

28-23
"Keeping Austin Weird"
02/28/2007 (02/28/2007)

28-24
"Harvesting Water and Wind"
03/07/2007 (03/07/2007)

28-25
"Green is Good"
03/14/2007 (03/14/2007)

28-26
"Finished House and Five Stars!"
03/21/2007 (03/21/2007)

text: Season 29 (2007)[edit]

text:
Ep.Num.
Title
Airdate

Newton Shingle-Style House

29-01
"Move or Improve?"
10/06/2007 (10/06/2007)

29-02
"Big Plans"
10/13/2007 (10/13/2007)

29-03
"Prepwork and Inspiration"
10/20/2007 (10/20/2007)

29-04
"Framing, Wiring, and an Unfitted Kitchen"
10/27/2007 (10/27/2007)

29-05
"Retaining Wall, Historic Wallcovering"
11/03/2007 (11/03/2007)

29-06
"Exterior Paint Colors, Stained-Glass Window"
11/10/2007 (11/10/2007)

29-07
"Salvage, Progress, and Pink Granite"
11/17/2007 (11/17/2007)

29-08
"Fieldstone, Replacement Windows, and Teak"
11/24/2007 (11/24/2007)

29-09
"Pests, Decking, and AC"
12/01/2007 (12/01/2007)

29-10
"Bluestone and a Historic Billiards Room"
12/08/2007 (12/08/2007)

29-11
"Bringing Light Throughout"
12/13/2007 (12/13/2007)

29-12
"Garage Nightmare and Garbage Disposers"
12/22/2007 (12/22/2007)

29-13
"Getting The Details Right"
12/29/2007 (12/29/2007)

29-14
"In Memory of Joe Ferrante"
01/05/2008 (01/05/2008)

29-15
"Grout, Closets, and a Clawfoot Tub"
01/12/2008 (01/12/2008)

29-16
"Winter Wrap Party"
01/19/2008 (01/19/2008)

New Orleans Rebuilds

29-17
"Return to New Orleans, Post Katrina"
01/26/2008 (01/26/2008)

29-18
"Camelbacks, Bargeboard, and Toxic Mold"
02/02/2008 (02/02/2008)

29-19
"French Quarter, Shotgun Colors"
02/09/2008 (02/09/2008)

29-20
"Saints in the City"
02/16/2008 (02/16/2008)

29-21
"First Builder Falls Through"
02/23/2008 (02/23/2008)

29-22
"Back on Track"
03/01/2009 (03/01/2009)

29-23
"Recovery Continues"
03/08/2008 (03/08/2008)

29-24
"Landscapes and NBA Legends"
03/15/2008 (03/15/2008)

29-25
"Only In New Orleans"
03/22/2008 (03/22/2008)

29-26
"One Small Corner Restored"
03/29/2008 (03/29/2008)

text: Season 30 (2008)[edit]

text:
Ep.Num.
Title
Airdate

The Weston House

30-01
"A Prefab Timberframe Project House Begins"
10/02/2008 (10/02/2008)

30-02
"House Plan Virtual Tour"
10/09/2008 (10/09/2008)

30-03
"Even the Foundation is Prefabricated!"
10/16/2008 (10/16/2008)

30-04
"Prefabricating Inside and Out"
10/23/2008 (10/23/2008)

30-05
"Raising in the Rain"
10/30/2008 (10/30/2008)

30-06
"Raising Timbers"
11/06/2008 (11/06/2008)

30-07
"Modular Rooms"
11/13/2008 (11/13/2008)

30-08
"Closing Up the House"
11/20/2008 (11/20/2008)

30-09
"Rock Stars"
11/27/2008 (11/27/2008)

30-10
"Bringing Things Together"
12/04/2008 (12/04/2008)

30-11
"Making A Mark"
12/11/2008 (12/11/2008)

30-12
"Natural Surfaces and the Latest Appliances"
12/17/2008 (12/17/2008)

30-13
"Keeping it Green Outside"
12/24/2008 (12/24/2008)

30-14
"LEED Requirements"
12/31/2008 (12/31/2008)

30-15
"Amy Lends a Hand"
01/07/2009 (01/07/2009)

30-16
"The Weston Timberframe Complete"
01/14/2009 (01/14/2009)

The New York City House

30-17
"A TOH Brownstone In Brooklyn"
01/21/2009 (01/21/2009)

30-18
"Classic New York"
01/28/2009 (01/28/2009)

30-19
"Preservation & Planning"
02/04/2009 (02/04/2009)

30-20
"In with the New"
02/11/2009 (02/11/2009)

30-21
"Making it Their Own"
02/18/2009 (02/18/2009)

30-22
"Restoring and Replacing"
02/25/2009 (02/25/2009)

30-23
"Made In New York"
03/04/2009 (03/04/2009)

30-24
"The Dream Team"
03/11/2009 (03/11/2009)

30-25
"Wood Finishes Restored to Original Brilliance"
03/18/2009 (03/18/2009)

30-26
"This Brownstone is Beautiful Once Again"
03/25/2009 (03/25/2009)

text: Season 31 (2009)[edit]

text:
Ep.Num.
Title
Airdate

The Newton Centre House

31-01
"Welcome to Newton Centre"
10/10/2009 (10/10/2009)

31-02
"Quality, Not Quantity"
10/17/2009 (10/17/2009)

31-03
"Work Begins, Homeowners Decide to Stay"
10/24/2009 (10/24/2009)

31-04
"Origins of the Dutch Colonial Revival"
10/31/2009 (10/31/2009)

31-05
"New Gambrel Addition Takes Shape"
11/07/2009 (11/07/2009)

31-06
"Making Room for New Windows"
11/14/2009 (11/14/2009)

31-07
"Pruning Hemlocks and Checking in on TOH Austin"
11/21/2009 (11/21/2009)

31-08
"Father and Son Lend a Hand"
11/28/2009 (11/28/2009)

31-09
"Radiant Heat, Two Ways"
12/05/2009 (12/05/2009)

31-10
"Inspired Openings and Insulating the House"
12/12/2009 (12/12/2009)

31-11
"Never Paint Again"
12/19/2009 (12/19/2009)

31-12
"Stone, Tile and Oak Finishes"
12/26/2009 (12/26/2009)

31-13
"The New Kitchen is Coming Together"
01/02/2010 (01/02/2010)

31-14
"Interior Painting Primer and Fabricating Our New Countertops"
01/09/2010 (01/09/2010)

31-15
"Is the Island Too Big?"
01/16/2010 (01/16/2010)

31-16
"The Finished Project"
01/23/2010 (01/23/2010)

The Roxbury House

31-17
"Project with Purpose Begins"
01/30/2010 (01/30/2010)

31-18
"Mounting Challenges"
02/06/2010 (02/06/2010)

31-19
"More Trouble than We Thought"
02/13/2010 (02/13/2010)

31-20
"Coming Together"
02/20/2010 (02/20/2010)

31-21
"Help From Our Friends"
02/27/2010 (02/27/2010)

31-22
"Oak Doors, Fireplace Surround"
03/06/2010 (03/06/2010)

31-23
"Custom Details"
03/13/2010 (03/13/2010)

31-24
"Roxbury Past and Present"
03/20/2010 (03/20/2010)

31-25
"Looking Back and Looking Ahead"
03/27/2010 (03/27/2010)

31-26
"One Less Foreclosure in Boston"
04/03/2010 (04/03/2010)

text: Season 32 (2010)[edit]

text:
Ep.Num.
Title
Airdate

The Auburndale House

32-01
"A Ho-Hum House on The Charles River"
10/09/2010 (10/09/2010)

32-02
"Regulations and Challenges"
10/16/2010 (10/16/2010)

32-03
"Bringing in the Structure"
10/23/2010 (10/23/2010)

32-04
"Fixes, Framing, and Floods"
10/30/2010 (10/30/2010)

32-05
"A New Approach to the House"
11/06/2010 (11/06/2010)

32-06
"The Artistry of TOH and Jules Aarons"
11/13/2010 (11/13/2010)

32-07
"Progress On All Levels"
11/20/2010 (11/20/2010)

32-08
"Shingles, Ductwork, Lights, and a Pocket Door"
11/27/2010 (11/27/2010)

32-09
"Stucco, Kitchen Design, Roof, and Insulation"
12/04/2010 (12/04/2010)

32-10
"Landscape Decisions and a Duck Tour"
12/11/2010 (12/11/2010)

32-11
"Planning for the Pergola"
12/18/2010 (12/18/2010)

32-12
"Making the Most of Green Products"
12/25/2010 (12/25/2010)

32-13
"Absolute Curb Appeal"
01/01/2011 (01/01/2011)

32-14
"Front Yard Transformation"
01/08/2011 (01/08/2011)

32-15
"Systems, Security and Surfaces Take Shape"
01/15/2011 (01/15/2011)

32-16
"Transformation Complete!"
01/22/2011 (01/22/2011)

Los Angeles House

32-17
"TOH Goes Hollywood, Almost"
01/29/2011 (01/29/2011)

32-18
"Only in LA"
02/05/2011 (02/05/2011)

32-19
"Roof Tiles & Richard's Water Story"
02/12/2011 (02/12/2011)

32-20
"Secrets of Silver Lake"
02/19/2011 (02/19/2011)

32-21
"It Never Rains In California?"
02/26/2011 (02/26/2011)

32-22
"Spanish Style: Stucco, Ornamental Iron, Hand Glazed Tile"
03/05/2011 (03/05/2011)

32-23
"Kevin Goes Hollywood"
03/12/2011 (03/12/2011)

32-24
"Spanish Plaster, Soapstone, and a Star"
03/19/2011 (03/19/2011)

32-25
"More Spanish Style"
03/26/2011 (03/26/2011)

32-26
"So Long To Silver Lake"
04/02/2011 (04/02/2011)

text: Season 33 (2011)[edit]

text:
Ep.Num.
Title
Airdate

The Bedford House[31]

33-01
"Welcome to the Bedford Project"
10/06/2011 (10/06/2011)

33-02
"And the Work Begins"
10/13/2011 (10/13/2011)

33-03
"Work on the Addition Begins"
10/21/2011 (10/21/2011)

33-04
"New Entrance, Old Bricks"
10/27/2011 (10/27/2011)

33-05
"Yard and New Gable Wall"
11/03/2011 (11/03/2011)

33-06
"New Space Revealed"
11/10/2011 (11/10/2011)

33-07
"Insulation, Roofing"
11/17/2011 (11/17/2011)

33-08
"Kitchen Inspiration"
11/24/2011 (11/24/2011)

33-09
"A New Driveway"
12/04/2011 (12/04/2011)

33-10
"Interior Design Ideas"
12/08/2011 (12/08/2011)

33-11
"Milestones In and Out"
12/15/2011 (12/15/2011)

33-12
"A Major Milestone"
12/22/2011 (12/22/2011)

33-13
"On the Right Path"
12/29/2011 (12/29/2011)

33-14
"Doors and Tabletops"
01/08/2012 (01/08/2012)

33-15
"Final Touches"
01/12/2012 (01/12/2012)

33-16
"Final Reveal"
01/19/2012 (01/19/2012)

The Barrington Beach House

33-17
"An Introduction"
01/26/2012 (01/26/2012)

33-18
"Hurricane Irene"
02/02/2012 (02/02/2012)

33-19
"Building a Clambake!"
02/09/2012 (02/09/2012)

33-20
"A Newport Mansion"
02/16/2012 (02/16/2012)

33-21
"Coastal Landscape"
02/23/2012 (02/23/2012)

33-22
"The Finishes Begin"
03/01/2012 (03/01/2012)

33-23
"Cherry Kitchen"
03/08/2012 (03/08/2012)

33-24
"Wall Dressing"
03/15/2012 (03/15/2012)

33-25
"The Finish Line"
03/22/2012 (03/22/2012)

33-26
"Another Project Wraps"
03/29/2012 (03/29/2012)

text: Season 34 (2012)[edit]

text:
Ep.Num.
Title
Airdate

The Cambridge 2012 House

34-01
"Scandinavian Modern?"
10/04/2012 (10/04/2012)

34-02
"Deconstruction and Design"
10/11/2012 (10/11/2012)

34-03
"Modernizing a Balloon Frame"
10/18/2012 (10/18/2012)

34-04
"Swedish Style"
10/25/2012 (10/25/2012)

34-05
"Landscape Plans, Roof Deck"
11/01/2012 (11/01/2012)

34-06
"Exterior Improvements"
11/08/2012 (11/08/2012)

34-07
"Old and New in Harmony"
11/15/2012 (11/15/2012)

34-08
"Plaster, Shingles, Radiant Heat"
11/22/2012 (11/22/2012)

34-09
"Gutters, Range, Fireplace"
11/29/2012 (11/29/2012)

34-10
"Swedish Design Details"
12/06/2012 (12/06/2012)

34-11
"Window Seat, Stairs, Knee Walls"
12/13/2012 (12/13/2012)

34-12
"Drywells, Kitchen Design, Deck Tiles"
12/20/2012 (12/20/2012)

34-13
"Hearthstone, Butcher Block Island"
12/27/2012 (12/27/2012)

34-14
"Secondary Spaces"
01/03/2013 (01/03/2013)

34-15
"The Big Finish"
01/10/2013 (01/10/2013)

The Essex House

34-16
"A Cottage in the Woods"
01/17/2013 (01/17/2013)

34-17
"Human Centered Design, Demolition"
01/24/2013 (01/24/2013)

34-18
"One-Level Living"
01/31/2013 (01/31/2013)

34-19
"Water Feature, Geothermal Heat"
02/07/2013 (02/07/2013)

34-20
"Cottage Style"
02/14/2013 (02/14/2013)

34-21
"Standing-Seam Roof, Lighting Rods"
02/21/2013 (02/21/2013)

34-22
"Rustic Plaster, Advanced Septic"
02/28/2013 (02/28/2013)

34-23
"Shiplap Walls, Finished Yard"
03/07/2013 (03/07/2013)

34-24
"Tiling, Floor Stains"
03/14/2013 (03/14/2013)

34-25
"Design for Everyone"
03/21/2013 (03/21/2013)

34-26
"A Home for Mom and Dad"
03/28/2013 (03/28/2013)

text: Season 35 (2013)[edit]

text:
Ep.Num.
Title
Airdate

Jersey Shore Rebuilds

35-01
"After the Storm"
10/03/2013 (10/03/2013)

35-02
"Drastic Measures"
10/10/2013 (10/10/2013)

35-03
"Getting to Work"
10/17/2013 (10/17/2013)

35-04
"Built for Speed"
10/24/2013 (10/24/2013)

35-05
"Lines in the Sand"
10/31/2013 (10/31/2013)

35-06
"Go With the Flow"
11/07/2013 (11/07/2013)

35-07
"Stories from Sea Level"
11/14/2013 (11/14/2013)

35-08
"One Year Later"
11/21/2013 (11/21/2013)

The Arlington Italianate House

35-09
"A New Project in Arlington, Massachusetts"
01/04/2014 (01/04/2014)

35-10
"Old House Discoveries"
01/11/2014 (01/11/2014)

35-11
"Concrete Jungle"
01/16/2014 (01/16/2014)

35-12
"Quest for a Dry Basement"
01/23/2014 (01/23/2014)

35-13
"Getting to Level"
01/30/2014 (01/30/2014)

35-14
"Details on the Addition"
02/06/2014 (02/06/2014)

35-15
"Arlington Heights"
02/13/2014 (02/13/2014)

35-16
"Italianate Inspiration"
02/20/2014 (02/20/2014)

35-17
"Deadliest Old House?"
02/27/2014 (02/27/2014)

35-18
"Old World, New World"
03/06/2014 (03/06/2014)

35-19
"Hydrangeas and Hail Storms"
03/13/2014 (03/13/2014)

35-20
"Water, Water Everywhere"
03/20/2014 (03/20/2014)

35-21
"Brick, Trim, and Tile"
03/27/2014 (03/27/2014)

35-22
"Soapstone, Oval Frame"
04/03/2014 (04/03/2014)

35-23
"Made In The Shade"
04/10/2014 (04/10/2014)

35-24
"Decorative Details"
04/17/2014 (04/17/2014)

35-25
"Vent Hood, Garbage Disposers, Crown Molding"
04/24/2014 (04/24/2014)

35-26
"Italianate Renaissance"
05/01/2014 (05/01/2014)

text: Season 36 (2014)[edit]

text:
Ep.Num.
Title
Airdate

The Charlestown 2014 House[32]

36-01
"35 Years of This Old House"
10/02/2014 (10/02/2014)

36-02
"Brick Rowhouse Blues"
10/09/2014 (10/09/2014)

36-03
"A Bridge to Charlestown"
10/16/2014 (10/16/2014)

36-04
"Wood and Water"
10/23/2014 (10/23/2014)

36-05
"Gardens and Greek Revival"
10/30/2014 (10/30/2014)

36-06
"Kitchens and Baths"
11/06/2014 (11/06/2014)

36-07
"Rowhouse, Lighthouse"
11/13/2014 (11/13/2014)

36-08
"A Rowhouse Reimagined"
11/20/2014 (11/20/2014)

The Lexington Colonial House

36-09
"Colonial Roots"
01/01/2015 (01/01/2015)

36-10
"Footings and Foundations"
01/08/2015 (01/08/2015)

36-11
"Colonial Curb Appeal"
01/15/2015 (01/15/2015)

36-12
"Smart Solutions"
01/22/2015 (01/22/2015)

36-13
"Making Connections"
01/29/2015 (01/29/2015)

36-14
"Exterior Details"
02/05/2015 (02/05/2015)

36-15
"Inspections"
02/12/2015 (02/12/2015)

36-16
"Conservation Concerns"
02/19/2015 (02/19/2015)

36-17
"Old to New"
03/26/2015 (03/26/2015)

36-18
"Designer Details"
04/02/2015 (04/02/2015)

36-19
"New Walk, Old Stone"
04/09/2015 (04/09/2015)

36-20
"Mudroom, Ventilation, Kids' Rooms"
04/16/2015 (04/16/2015)

36-21
"Finishing Details"
04/23/2015 (04/23/2015)

36-22
"Down to the Wire"
04/30/2015 (04/30/2015)

36-23
"Garrison No More"
05/07/2015 (05/07/2015)

The Veteran's Special House Project

36-24
"The Veteran's Special House Project"
05/14/2015 (05/14/2015)

36-25
"Adaptation & Accessibility"
05/21/2015 (05/21/2015)

36-26
"A Home for Matt & Cat"
05/28/2015 (05/28/2015)

text: Season 37 (2015)[edit]

text:
Ep.Num.
Title
Airdate

The Belmont Victorian House[33]

37-01
"Dude, Where's My Victorian?"
10/01/2015 (10/01/2015)

37-02
"The Kitchen Came Tumbling Down"
10/08/2015 (10/08/2015)

37-03
"Bracing the Basement"
10/15/2015 (10/15/2015)

37-04
"It's All About the Beams"
10/22/2015 (10/22/2015)

37-05
"It's Foundation Time"
10/29/2015 (10/29/2015)

37-06
"Opening The Entry"
11/05/2015 (11/05/2015)

37-07
"Victorian 2.0"
11/12/2015 (11/12/2015)

37-08
"Antiques for an Antique House"
11/19/2015 (11/19/2015)

37-09
"True Colors"
12/31/2015 (12/31/2015)

37-10
"Victorian Warmth"
01/07/2016 (01/07/2016)

37-11
"Grinding Out the Details"
01/14/2016 (01/14/2016)

37-12
"This Old Tree House"
01/21/2016 (01/21/2016)

37-13
"What's Old Is New Again"
01/28/2016 (01/28/2016)

37-14
"Inside-Out Restoration"
02/04/2016 (02/04/2016)

37-15
"The Final Countdown"
02/11/2016 (02/11/2016)

37-16
"Good-bye, Tired Old House"
02/18/2016 (02/18/2016)

North Shore Farmhouse

37-17
"This Old New House"
03/24/2016 (03/24/2016)

37-18
"The North Shore Is a Blast"
03/31/2016 (03/31/2016)

37-19
"Truck In The New House"
04/07/2016 (04/07/2016)

37-20
"North Shore Framezilla"
04/14/2016 (04/14/2016)

37-21
"Up on the Roof"
04/21/2016 (04/21/2016)

37-22
"400 Years of Home Technology"
04/28/2016 (04/28/2016)

37-23
"Making New Look Old"
05/05/2016 (05/05/2016)

37-24
"House Requires Some Assembly"
05/12/2016 (05/12/2016)

37-25
"A Race to the Punch List"
05/19/2016 (05/19/2016)

37-26
"What's New Is Old Again"
05/26/2016 (05/26/2016)

text: Season 38 (2016)[edit]

text:
Ep.Num.
Title
Airdate

Arlington Arts & Crafts

38-01
"Arts and Crafts Class Begins"
09/29/2016 (09/29/2016)

38-02
"A New Look, Inside and Out"
10/06/2016 (10/06/2016)

38-03
"Make Way for the Family Room"
10/13/2016 (10/13/2016)

38-04
"Foundation Fundamentals"
10/20/2016 (10/20/2016)

38-05
"A Steely Den"
10/27/2016 (10/27/2016)

38-06
"One Brick at a Time"
11/03/2016 (11/03/2016)

38-07
"To Paint or Not to Paint"
11/10/2016 (11/10/2016)

38-08
"A New Look to Match the Old"
11/17/2016 (11/17/2016)

38-09
"From Top to Bottom"
11/24/2016 (11/24/2016)

38-10
"Shedding the Old Look"
12/01/2016 (12/01/2016)

38-11
"Underground Energy"
12/08/2016 (12/08/2016)

38-12
"Changes Start to Show"
01/28/2017 (01/28/2017)

38-13
"Decorative Touches Make the Difference"
02/04/2017 (02/04/2017)

38-14
"Ship Lap for a Ship Shape House"
02/11/2017 (02/11/2017)

38-15
"Details Make the House Beautiful"
02/18/2017 (02/18/2017)

38-16
"An Arts & Craft for the Ages"
02/25/2017 (02/25/2017)

Detroit

38-17
"Rebuilding Motor City"
04/01/2017 (04/01/2017)

38-18
"Ready for Rehab"
04/08/2017 (04/08/2017)

38-19
"Down the Rehab Rabbit Hole"
04/15/2017 (04/15/2017)

38-20
"Windows of Detroit"
04/22/2017 (04/22/2017)

38-21
"Plumbing Road Trip"
04/29/2017 (04/29/2017)

38-22
"Fixing the Fascia"
05/06/2017 (05/06/2017)

38-23
"A Mason Steps Up"
05/13/2017 (05/13/2017)

38-24
"Stained Glass Revival"
05/18/2017 (05/18/2017)

38-25
"Going Old School for Tile and Molding"
05/25/2017 (05/25/2017)

38-26
"Rebirth in Detroit"
06/01/2017 (06/01/2017)

text: Season 39 (2017)[edit]

text:
Ep.Num.
Title
Airdate

Newton Generation NEXT House

39-01
"A House for the NEXT Generation"
10/12/2017 (10/12/2017)

Overview of renovation plans, introduction of NEXT apprenticeship program, discussion of MikeRoweWorks with guest Mike Rowe.

39-02
TBA
TBA

39-03
TBA
TBA


document_title: Jesus Christ Superstar

question_text: when did jesus christ superstar open on broadway

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text: Jesus Christ Superstar

text: Plot[edit]

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text: Act I[edit]

text: Judas Iscariot, a sullen member of the Twelve Apostles, expresses his concern over Jesus's rising popularity and the negative repercussions that will have. He strongly criticises Jesus for accepting his followers' unrealistic views, and for not heeding his concerns ("Heaven on Their Minds"). While Judas still loves Jesus, he believes that Jesus is just a man, not God, and worries that Jesus's following will be seen as a threat to the Roman Empire which would then severely punish Jesus, his associates, and possibly the Jewish people as a whole. Judas's warning goes unheeded, as Jesus's followers have their minds set on going to Jerusalem with Jesus. As they ask Jesus for information about his plans for the future, Jesus will not give them any, since whatever will happen is determined by God ("What's the Buzz?").

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text: Recognizing that Jesus is irritated by the badgering and lack of understanding from his followers, Mary Magdalene tries to help Jesus relax. Judas does not like how it looks, though he does not object to "her profession". It seems to Judas that Jesus is contradicting his own teaching, and he worries that this apparent lack of judgment will be used against Jesus and his followers ("Strange Thing Mystifying"). Jesus tells Judas that Mary is with him now, and unless Judas is without sin he should not judge the character of others. Jesus then reproaches the rest of the apostles for being "shallow, thick, and slow" and bitterly complains that not a single one of them truly cares if he comes or goes. Mary Magdalene tries to reassure Jesus while anointing him with oil ("Everything's Alright"). Judas angrily insists that the money spent on oil could have been used to help the poor. Sadly, Jesus answers that they simply do not have the resources to end poverty, and that they should be glad for what comforts they have, including himself; therefore, he warns him "You'll be lost, you'll be sorry when I'm gone."

text: Meanwhile, Caiaphas, the High Priest of Israel, assembles the Pharisees together at the Sanhedrin to talk about Jesus and his disciples. According to the Pharisees, Jesus's growing following consists of Jews unwilling to accept the Romans as their rulers, and the priests believe that Jesus may come to be seen as a threat to the Roman Empire, and to the priesthood's integrity; if the Romans retaliate, many Jews will suffer, even those who are not following Jesus. Caiaphas then concludes that there could be great bloodshed and the stakes are "frighteningly high!". So, for the greater good, he suggests they should "crush him completely! So like John before him, this Jesus must die!", and the Pharisees concur upon his decision ("This Jesus Must Die"). As Jesus and his followers arrive exultantly in Jerusalem, they are confronted by Caiaphas, who demands that Jesus should postpone this parade, which Jesus says would be futile and change nothing, and he proceeds to greet the happy Israelites instead ("Hosanna"). As the crowd cheers him on, they suddenly ask, "Hey JC, JC, won't you die for me?" To this, Jesus visibly reacts with concern. Then, one of his apostles, Simon the Zealot, suggests that Jesus lead his mob in a war against Rome and gain absolute power ("Simon Zealotes"). Jesus rejects this suggestion, stating that none of his followers understand what true power is, nor do they understand his true message ("Poor Jerusalem").

text: Pontius Pilate, the governor of Judea, has had a dream, in which he meets with a Galilean (in the form of Jesus) and that he, Pilate, will receive all of the blame for the man's violent and mournful death, predicting the rise of Christianity ("Pilate's Dream"). Jesus arrives at the Temple in Jerusalem and finds that it has become a haven of sin and debauchery as it is being used for selling everything from usury and weapons to prostitutes and drugs; angered by this, Jesus drives everyone out ("The Temple"). Angry, disconsolate, and tired by his burden, Jesus is confronted by lepers, cripples, and beggars, all wanting to be healed. Even though he heals some, their number increases, and he is overwhelmed. Unable to solve everyone's problems, Jesus screams "Heal yourselves!" until he finds Mary Magdalene by his side, laying him to rest ("Everything's Alright (Reprise)"). While Jesus is asleep, Mary acknowledges that she is unconditionally in love with Jesus, unlike any man she has known before, and it frightens her ("I Don't Know How to Love Him").

text: Conflicted, Judas seeks out the Pharisees and promises to help them arrest Jesus, while belaboring that he is acting with unselfish motives and that Jesus himself would approve if he knew those motives ("Damned for All Time"). Sustaining his testimony, Caiaphas and Annas ask that Judas reveal the location of Jesus so that the authorities can apprehend him. In exchange for the information, Judas is offered thirty pieces of silver as a "fee" so that he can assuage his conscience by using the money charitably ("Blood Money"). Judas decides that it would be better to turn Jesus in before his popularity leads to the deaths of Jesus and his followers, Judas included. He reveals that on Thursday night, Jesus will be at the Garden of Gethsemane.

text: Act II[edit]

text: At what Jesus knows will be the Last Supper, he pours wine and passes bread for his apostles ("The Last Supper"). Very aware of the ordeal he faces, he is stung when the others pay little attention to him; "For all you care this wine could be my blood / For all you care this bread could be my body," he remarks, alluding to (and anticipating) the Christian doctrine of the Eucharist. He asks them to remember him when they eat and drink; he predicts that Peter will deny him three times "in just a few hours" and that one of them will betray him. Judas, believing that Jesus already knows ("cut the dramatics, you know very well who"), admits he is the one and angrily accuses Jesus of acting recklessly and egotistically. Claiming he does not understand Jesus's decisions, he leaves to bring the Roman soldiers.

text: The remaining apostles fall asleep, and Jesus retreats to the Garden of Gethsemane to pray ("Gethsemane"). He admits to God his doubts, fears, and anger; that he is tired and has done all he can. He asks powerfully if any of it has meaning and implores God not let him suffer the horrible death that portends for him. He feels disillusioned with his quest as the Messiah, does not understand what it has achieved, and wishes to give up. Receiving no answer, Jesus realises that he cannot defy God's will, and surrenders to God. His prayer ends with a request that God take him immediately, "before I change my mind."

text: Finally, Judas arrives with Roman soldiers and identifies Jesus by kissing him on the cheek ("The Arrest"). While Jesus is being arrested, his apostles attempt to fight the soldiers, Jesus tells them to let the soldiers take him to Caiaphas. On the way, a mob (acting like—and sometimes represented as—modern-day news reporters) asks Jesus what he plans to do, but Jesus declines to comment. When Jesus is brought to trial before the Sanhedrin, Caiaphas demands if he is the King of the Jews. Jesus responds: "That's what you say, you say that I am." This answer is affirmative according to Jewish custom, and that provides enough justification for the Pharisees to bring Jesus to Pilate. Meanwhile, Jesus's apostle Peter is confronted by an old man, a soldier and a maid, and Peter denies to each that he knows Jesus ("Peter's Denial"). Mary asks Peter why he denied Jesus, and Peter responds that he had to do it in order to save himself. Mary wonders how Jesus knew that Peter would deny him three times.

text: Later, Pilate asks Jesus if he is the King of the Jews. Jesus gives the same answer that he gave Caiaphas: "that's what you say."[1] Since Jesus is from Galilee, Pilate says that he is not under his jurisdiction and sends him to King Herod ("Pilate and Christ"). As Jesus is dragged away, the chorus asks where Jesus's power has gone. The decadent and flamboyant King Herod attempts to persuade Jesus into proving his divinity by performing miracles, offering to free him if he complies ("King Herod's Song (Try It And See)"), but Jesus ignores him. Herod decides that Jesus is just another phony messiah and angrily sends him back to Pilate. Meanwhile, Mary Magdalene, Peter, and the apostles remember when they first began following Jesus, and wish that they could return to a time of peace ("Could We Start Again, Please?")[2]

text: Later, Judas is horrified upon beholding Jesus's harsh treatment by the authorities. Wracked with guilt, Judas expresses regret to the pharisees, fearing he will forever be remembered as a traitor. Caiaphas and Annas assure him that what he has done now will save everyone and that he should not feel remorse for his actions. Although rewarded for a job well done, Judas recognizes that God chose him to be the one to betray Jesus, and that he has been used as a pawn for the "foul bloody crime". He curses God for manipulating him, and in a final attempt to detach himself from his destiny, he commits suicide by hanging himself from a tree ("Judas's Death").

text: At Jesus's trial, Pilate interrogates Jesus into revealing the whereabouts of his kingdom, but was cut off by a bloodthirsty mob who demands that Jesus should be sentenced to death by crucifixion. In spite of the mob’s behavior,[3] Pilate remembers the dream he had about the mob and the unjust execution of Jesus. Pilate tells the mob that, while Jesus should be imprisoned, he does not deserve to die. Pilate demands that the crowd give him a reason to condemn Jesus, and the mob answers that Jesus is a blasphemer and has defied the Roman Empire. However, after revealing Jesus as nothing more than a pathetic human being, Pilate calls the crowd hypocrites, as he knows they hate Roman rule. Even so, he decides to satisfy their bloodlust by having Jesus flogged, counting thirty-nine bloody strokes ("Trial Before Pilate, (Including The Thirty-Nine Lashes)"). Pilate, clearly disturbed by the whole ordeal, pleads with Jesus to defend himself, but Jesus says weakly that everything has been determined, by God, and Pilate cannot change it. More outraged by Jesus's words, the crowd still calls for Jesus's death, informing Pilate that he has his duty to keep the peace. Finally, he reluctantly agrees to crucify Jesus to keep the crowd from getting violent, saying to Jesus: "Don’t let me stop your great self-destruction! Die if you want to, you misguided martyr! I wash my hands of your demolition! Die if you want to, you – innocent puppet...."

text: As Jesus's crucifixion awaits, he is haunted by the ghost of Judas, who taunts him and questions why Jesus chose to arrive in the manner and time that he did, and if what happened to him was really part of a divine plan, but Judas' questions go unanswered ("Superstar"). After reciting his final words and commending his spirit to God, Jesus slowly dies on the cross ("The Crucifixion"). In the end, the Apostles and Mary, mourning the death of their fallen saviour, reflect on the impact he has had on their lives ("John Nineteen: Forty-One").[4]

text: Principal roles[edit]

text:
Character
Voice type
Description

Jesus Christ

tenor (A2–G5)

Title role, leader of the twelve disciples, called the "Son of God" and the "King of the Jews."

Judas Iscariot

tenor (D3–D5)

One of the twelve apostles of Jesus; concerned for the poor and the consequences of Jesus's fame.

Mary Magdalene

mezzo-soprano (F3–E♭5)

A female follower of Jesus who finds herself falling in love with him.

Pontius Pilate

tenor (A2–B4)

Governor of Judea who foresees the events of Jesus's crucifixion from beginning to aftermath in a dream and finds himself being presented with that very situation.

Caiaphas

bass (C♯2–F4)

One of the main antagonists of the show. High priest who sees Jesus as a threat to the nation.

Annas

countertenor (G2–D5)

One of the main antagonists of the show. Fellow priest at the side of Caiaphas who is persuaded by Caiaphas into seeing Jesus as a threat.

Peter

baritone (A2–G4)

One of Jesus's twelve apostles; denies Jesus three times upon the night of Jesus's arrest to save himself.

Simon Zealotes

tenor (G3–B4)

One of Jesus's twelve apostles; urges Jesus to lead his followers into battle against the Romans.

King Herod

baritone (C♯3–G4)

The King of Galilee; Jesus is brought to him for judgment after first being taken to Pilate.

text: Instrumentation[edit]

text: 2 flutes, clarinet, 2 bassoons, 2 saxophones (one tenor), 6 horns, 4 trumpets, 2 trombones, drum set, percussion set, 6 guitars (1 acoustic, 2 electric, 4 bass), 5 pianos, electric piano, 3 organs, positive organ, and strings. Additional vocals are provided by a choir, a children's choir ("Overture"), and other singers ("Superstar").[5]

text: Musical numbers[edit]

text:
Act One

"Overture" – Orchestra
"Heaven on Their Minds" – Judas
"What's the Buzz?" – Jesus, Apostles
"Strange Thing Mystifying" - Judas, Jesus, Apostles
"Everything's Alright" – Mary, Judas, Jesus, Women, Apostles
"This Jesus Must Die" – Caiaphas, Annas, Priests
"Hosanna" – Jesus, Caiaphas and Company
"Simon Zealotes" - Simon and Company
"Poor Jerusalem" - Jesus
"Pilate's Dream" – Pilate
"The Temple" – Jesus, Ensemble
"Everything's Alright (reprise)" – Mary, Jesus
"I Don't Know How to Love Him" – Mary
"Damned For All Time" – Judas
"Blood Money" - Caiaphas, Annas, Judas, Choir

Act Two

"The Last Supper" – Jesus, Judas, Apostles
"Gethsemane (I Only Want to Say)" – Jesus
"The Arrest" – Judas, Jesus, Peter, Apostles, Annas, Caiaphas, Ensemble
"Peter's Denial" – Maid by the Fire, Peter, Soldier, Old Man, Mary
"Pilate and Christ" – Pilate, Soldier, Jesus, Ensemble
"King Herod's Song" – Herod and Company
* "Could We Start Again Please?" – Mary and Peter
"Judas' Death" – Judas, Annas, Caiaphas, Ensemble
"Trial Before Pilate" – Pilate, Caiaphas, Jesus, Ensemble
"Superstar" – Voice of Judas, Soul Sisters, Angels
"The Crucifixion" – Jesus, Ensemble
"John Nineteen: Forty-One" – Orchestra

text: Production[edit]

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text: The songs were first written and conceived as a concept album, before the musical was created and staged.[6] On the original album, the part of Jesus was sung by Ian Gillan, with Murray Head as Judas, Michael d'Abo as King Herod, Yvonne Elliman as Mary Magdalene, and Barry Dennen as Pilate. In July 1971, the first authorised American concert of the rock opera took place in front of an audience of 13,000 people at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania's Civic Arena with Jeff Fenholt singing the role of Jesus, Carl Anderson as Judas and Elliman repeating as Mary Magdalene.[7]

text: Original Broadway production[edit]

text:
The musical opened on Broadway on 12 October 1971, directed by Tom O'Horgan, at the Mark Hellinger Theatre. It starred Jeff Fenholt as Jesus, Ben Vereen as Judas and Bob Bingham as Caiaphas. Dennen and Elliman played the roles[which?] that they had sung on the album. Kurt Yaghjian was Annas.[citation needed] Anderson replaced Vereen when he fell ill, and the two performers later took turns playing the role. The show closed on 30 June 1973 after 711 performances. The production received mixed reviews;
the bold casting of African-Americans as Judas was lauded, but reviewer Clive Barnes from The New York Times said, "the real disappointment was not in the music ... but in the conception."[8][9]  The show was nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best Score, but won none. Lloyd Webber won a Drama Desk Award as "Most Promising Composer", and Vereen won a Theatre World Award.

text: Controversy[edit]

text: The Broadway show and subsequent productions were condemned by some religious groups. Tim Rice was quoted as saying "It happens that we don't see Christ as God but simply the right man at the right time at the right place."[10][11] Some Christians considered such comments to be blasphemous, the character of Judas too sympathetic and some of his criticisms of Jesus offensive.[12] At the same time, some Jews claimed that it bolstered the antisemitic belief that the Jews were responsible for Jesus' death by showing most of the villains as Jewish (Caiaphas and the other priests, Herod) and showing the crowd in Jerusalem calling for the crucifixion.[13][14] The musical was banned in South Africa for being "irreligious".[15] A 1972 production of the play was banned in the Hungarian People's Republic for "distribution of religious propaganda".[16]

text: Other 1970s and 1980s productions[edit]

text: Superstar opened at the Palace Theatre in London in 1972, starring Paul Nicholas as Jesus, Stephen Tate as Judas and Dana Gillespie as Mary Magdalene. It was directed by Australian Jim Sharman. This production was much more successful than the original production on Broadway, running for eight years and becoming the United Kingdom's longest-running musical at the time. Dmitri Shostakovich attended this production in London just before his death. He regretted that he could not have composed something like it; he lauded especially a rock band underpinning full symphonic strings, brass and woodwind.[17]

text: One of the earliest foreign productions was a five-day run in Sweden at Scandinavium in Gothenburg, opening on 18 February 1972 and playing to 74,000 people (a record at the time). Starring as Mary Magdalene was Agnetha Fältskog. On 16 March 1972 an oratorio version was performed at Memorial Drive Park in Adelaide, South Australia as part of the Adelaide Festival of the Arts.[18] This was followed in May by the first full Australian production, at the Capitol Theatre, Sydney, later moving to the Palais Theatre in Melbourne.[19] Sharman again directed, and the cast included Trevor White as Jesus, Jon English as Judas, and Michele Fawdon (1972–1973) and Marcia Hines (1973–1974) as Mary Magdalene. Hines was the first black woman to play the role. Other cast members included Reg Livermore, John Paul Young, Stevie Wright, and Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock, who met during the production and subsequently formed the band Air Supply. The production ran until February 1974.[citation needed] In June 1972 the show opened in Belgrade, Yugoslavia, in Atelje 212 theatre, in adaptation by Jovan Ćirilov.[20] The role of Jesus Christ was played by Korni Grupa vocalist Zlatko Pejaković, the role of Mary Magdalene by Azra Halinović and the role of Pontius Pilate by Branko Milićević.[20] The premiere was directly broadcast by Radio Television of Belgrade.[20] Bora Đorđević and Srđan Marjanović, at the time little known musicians, also participated as members of the choir.[21][22] The production was praised by the Yugoslav public.[20]

text: In 1973, the show opened in Paris at the Théâtre de Chaillot in a French adaptation by Pierre Delanoë. The title role was sung by Daniel Beretta, and Mary Magdalena was Anne-Marie David. The critics were unimpressed, and the production stopped after 30 performances.[citation needed] In the same year, Noel Pearson produced the show at the Gaiety Theatre, Dublin, Republic of Ireland, with Luke Kelly giving a critically acclaimed performance as King Herod.[23] In 1974, first Spanish-language production ran in Mexico with the title "Jesucristo Super Estrella". Julissa played Mary Magdalen. The musical was seen in 1974 in Peru and Singapore.[24]

text: Robert Stigwood launched two road touring companies in 1971 to cover North America, with Robert Corff and Tom Westerman as Jesus, respectively.[citation needed] The first major US National Tour, however began In 1976, managed by Laura Shapiro Kramer. The tour continued until 1980. In 1977, the show had its first Broadway revival, running from 23 November 1977 to 12 February 1978. It was directed by William Daniel Grey, with choreography by Kelly Carrol and starred William Daniel Grey as Jesus, Patrick Jude as Judas, and Barbara Niles as Mary Magdalene.[25] Regional productions followed.[citation needed]

text: In 1981, Emilio de Soto directed an English-language version in Venezuela, with 163 actors.[citation needed] From 1982 to 1984, an Australian production toured Australia and South-East Asia, directed by Trevor White, who also reprised his role of Jesus. The cast included Doug Parkinson as Judas and Marcia Hines (reprising her role as Mary Magdalene).[citation needed]

text: 1990s and 2000s[edit]

text: The North American touring revival of Superstar in 1992 starred Neeley and Anderson reprising their respective Broadway and 1973 film roles as Jesus and Judas, receiving positive reviews for their performances. This production also starred both Dennis DeYoung as Pilate, and Syreeta and Irene Cara sharing Mary Magdalene. Originally expected to run for three to four months, the tour ended up running for five years. Replacements in this tour included Jason Raize as Pontius Pilate and Simone as the Maid by the Fire and understudy for Mary. In 1994, a New Zealand production starred Darryl Lovegrove as Jesus, Jay Laga'aia as Judas and Frankie Stevens as Caiaphas. Also in 1994, a stage version titled Jesus Christ Superstar: A Resurrection was performed in Atlanta, Austin and Seattle featuring Amy Ray as Jesus, Emily Saliers as Mary Magdalene and Michael Lorant as Judas.

text: In 1996, the musical was revived in London at the Lyceum Theatre and ran for a year and a half. Directed by Gale Edwards, it starred Steve Balsamo and Zubin Varla as Jesus and Judas, and Joanna Ampil as Mary Magdalene and Alice Cooper as King Herod. The production was nominated for a Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival but did not win. It was followed by a UK tour. This production was revived on Broadway at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts in 2000, starring Glenn Carter as Jesus and Tony Vincent as Judas. It opened to mixed reviews and ran for 161 performances.[26] It was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical but did not win. In 2002, a national tour starred Sebastian Bach as Jesus and Anderson once again as Judas. Bach received mixed reviews while Anderson was again praised. In April 2003, Bach was replaced by Eric Kunze. Anderson left the show later in 2003 after being diagnosed with leukaemia and died in 2004. The tour closed shortly after Anderson's departure.

text: In 2004 a year-long UK tour began, directed by Bob Tomson and Bill Kenwright. Carter reprised his role as Jesus, with James Fox as Judas. In 2005, a successful Scandinavian tour starred Australian Peter Murphy (Jesus), American Kristen Cummings (Mary), Englishman Jon Boydon née Stokes (Judas), Frenchman Jérôme Pradon (King Herod) and Australian Michael-John Hurney (Pilate). A US tour starring Neeley, reprising his role as Jesus and Corey Glover as Judas, began in 2006 and played for five years. A Chilean heavy metal version has played annually in Santiago since 2004.[27] In Boston, Gary Cherone portrayed Jesus in productions in 1994, 1996 and 2003 and Judas in 2000.

text: A new production of Jesus Christ Superstar was mounted at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival, in Stratford, Ontario, in 2011. Directed by Des McAnuff, the cast starred Paul Nolan as Jesus, Josh Young as Judas, Brent Carver as Pilate, Chilina Kennedy as Mary Magdalene, Bruce Dow as Herod and Melissa O'Neil as Martha. This moved to La Jolla Playhouse later in the year and transferred to the Neil Simon Theatre on Broadway in 2012, with Tom Hewitt taking over the role of Pilate.[28] Reviews were mixed.[29][30] The revival was nominated for two Tonys: Best Revival and, for Young, Best Actor.[31] Neither award was won, but Young won a Theatre World Award. The revival closed after 116 performances and 24 previews.[32]

text: Through a 2012 ITV competition TV show called Superstar, produced by Andrew Lloyd Webber, the UK public chose Ben Forster for the role of Jesus in an arena tour of the musical, beginning at O2 in September 2012.[33][6] The production also starred Tim Minchin as Judas, Melanie C as Mary Magdalene and Chris Moyles as King Herod.[34] Lloyd Webber stated, "The funny thing is that Jesus Christ Superstar [as a rock concert] is what we actually intended it to be. When it is done in a conventional proscenium theatre production it feels shoe-horned in. That is why I wanted to do this."[6] The tour resumed in March 2013 in the UK, and an Australian leg of the tour commenced in Perth in May 2013.[35] Andrew O'Keefe played King Herod in Australia, with Jon Stevens as Pilate. Stevens had played Judas in an Australian arena tour in 1992.[36][37]

text: In 2016, celebrating 45 years since the musical debuted on Broadway, Jesus Christ Superstar returned to London at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, directed by Timothy Sheader. The production won the BBC Radio 2 Audience Award for Best Musical at the Evening Standard Theatre Awards,[38] and a Laurence Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival.[39] The production returned to the Open Air Theatre as part of the 2017 season, running from 11 August 2017 to 23 September.[40]  Additionally, the Lyric Opera of Chicago hosted a run of the opera from late April 2018 to late May 2018.  [41]

text: Notable international productions[edit]

text: Two notable Jesuses were Takeshi Kaga, in the 1976 Japanese production, and Camilo Sesto in the 1975 Spanish production[why?]. Mary Magdalene was Rocío Banquells in a 1981 production in Mexico. A Czech version premiered in 1994 in Prague's Spirála Theatre and ran until 1998, with 1288 performances.[42] In the 2000s, a Venezuelan production ran for two years (2006–2008), directed by Michel Hausmann. A Spanish production produced by Stage Entertainment ran from 2007 to 2009, followed by long-running productions in Italy and Sweden (featuring Ola Salo) and Norway.

text: Concerts of the show have been mounted in Vienna, Austria, since 1981, including one on Easter of 2015 starring Drew Sarich in the title role.[43]

text: In 2010, an Australian production presented by Harvest Rain Theatre Company was directed by Tim O'Connor. Luke Kennedy appeared as Jesus, Naomi Price as Mary, Tod Strike as Judas, and Steven Tandy as Herod. A 2017 Professional Australian Production was staged at the Arts Centre Melbourne and starred Rob Mills as Jesus.

text: A 2014 production in São Paulo, Brazil starred Igor Rickli as Jesus. Negra Li was Mary Magdalene.[44] A 2014 production in Lima, Peru, at the Sarita Colonia prison, as part of a rehabilitation program for inmates, received some press.[45] Eighty prisoners mounted the production, directed by inmate Freddy Battifora, who also played the role of Jesus.[46] The Catholic Church approved of the production.[46]

text: Recordings and radio broadcasts[edit]

text: The original 1970 concept album was very popular; its 1971 release topped the US Billboard Pop Albums.[47] The 1972 and 1992 Australian cast recordings were also both highly successful.[48]

text: In 1994, a studio recording under the name of Jesus Christ Superstar: A Resurrection was released.

text: A 1996 radio production for BBC Radio 2 starred Tony Hadley as Jesus, Roger Daltrey as Judas, Frances Ruffelle as Mary Magdalene and Julian Clary as King Herod; this production was re-broadcast on BBC Radio 4 Extra on 6 August 2016.[49]

text: In May 2018, Aztec Records released a 1973 live recording of the Australian production; previous recordings of that production were released as "bootleg" copies.[50]

text: Films[edit]

text: A film adaptation of Jesus Christ Superstar was released in 1973 and was the eighth highest-grossing film of that year. The film, directed by Norman Jewison, was shot in Israel[51] and other Middle Eastern locations. Ted Neeley, Carl Anderson and Yvonne Elliman were each nominated for a Golden Globe Award for their portrayals of Jesus, Judas and Mary Magdalene, respectively. Bob Bingham (Caiaphas) and Barry Dennen (Pilate) also reprised their roles. Though it attracted criticism from some religious groups, the film was generally well received.[citation needed] A new song, called "Then We Are Decided" and phrased as a dialogue between Caiaphas and Annas, was written and composed for this adaptation.

text: A second adaptation was filmed in 1999, and released around the world on video in 2000 and 2001.[52] It starred Glenn Carter as Jesus, Jérôme Pradon as Judas, Reneé Castle as Mary Magdalene, and Rik Mayall as Herod, and was directed by Gale Edwards and Nick Morris. It was released on video in the UK in October 2000.[53] In the U.S. it was released on VHS and DVD in March 2001, and aired on PBS's Great Performances series in April 2001.[54]  It won the International Emmy Award for Best Performing Arts Film in November 2001.[55] The style of the film is more like the stage version than the location-based 1973 adaptation, and it used many of the ideas from the 1996–1999 UK production.[52]

text: Television[edit]

text: On Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018, NBC aired a live concert version of the show featuring John Legend as Jesus, Sara Bareilles as Mary Magdalene, Brandon Victor Dixon as Judas, Alice Cooper as King Herod, Norm Lewis as Caiaphas, Ben Daniels as Pilate, Jin Ha as Annas, Erik Grönwall as Simon Zealotes and Jason Tam as Peter.[56]

text: Principal roles and casting history[edit]

text:
Character

Concept Album(1970)[57]

Broadway(1971)[58]

West End(1972)[59]

Film(1973)[60]

Broadway Revival(1977)[61]

West End Revival(1996)[62]

Film(2000)[63]

Broadway Revival(2000)[64]

Broadway Revival(2012)[65]

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre(2016)[66]

Live in Concert(2018)[67]

Jesus Christ

Ian Gillan

Jeff Fenholt

Paul Nicholas

Ted Neeley

William Daniel Grey

Steve Balsamo

Glenn Carter

Paul Alexander Nolan

Declan Bennett

John Legend

Judas Iscariot

Murray Head

Ben Vereen

Stephen Tate

Carl Anderson

Patrick Jude

Zubin Varla

Jérôme Pradon

Tony Vincent

Josh Young

Tyrone Huntley

Brandon Victor Dixon

Mary Magdalene

Yvonne Elliman

Dana Gillespie

Yvonne Elliman

Barbara Niles

Joanna Ampil

Reneé Castle

Maya Days

Chilina Kennedy

Maimuna Memon

Sara Bareilles

Caiaphas

Victor Brox

Bob Bingham

George Harris

Bob Bingham

Christopher Cable

Peter Gallagher

Frederick B. Owens

Marcus Nance

Phillip Browne

Norm Lewis

Pontius Pilate

Barry Dennen

John Parker

Barry Dennen

Randy Wilson

David Burt

Fred Johanson

Kevin Gray

Tom Hewitt

David Thaxton

Ben Daniels

Annas

Brian Keith

Kurt Yaghjian

Jimmy Cassidy

Kurt Yaghjian

Steve Schochet

Martin Callaghan

Michael Shaeffer

Ray Walker

Aaron Walpole

Sean Kingsley

Jin Ha

Simon Zealotes

John Gustafson

Dennis Buckley

Derek James

Larry Marshall

Bobby London

Glenn Carter

Tony Vincent

Michael K. Lee

Lee Siegel

Tim Newman

Erik Grönwall

Peter

Paul Davis

Michael Jason

Richard Barnes

Philip Toubus

Randy Martin

Jonathan Hart

Cavin Cornwall

Rodney Hicks

Mike Nadajewski

Phil King

Jason Tam

King Herod

Mike d'Abo

Paul Ainsley

Paul Jabara

Josh Mostel

Mark Syers

Nick Holder(Alice Cooper in cast recording)

Rik Mayall

Paul Kandel

Bruce Dow

Peter Caulfield

Alice Cooper

text: Awards and nominations[edit]

text: Original Broadway production[edit]

text:
Year

Award ceremony

Category

Nominee

Result

1972

Tony Award

Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical

Ben Vereen

Nominated

Best Original Score

Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice

Nominated

Best Scenic Design

Robin Wagner

Nominated

Best Costume Design

Randy Barceló

Nominated

Best Lighting Design

Jules Fisher

Nominated

Drama Desk Award

Most Promising Composer

Andrew Lloyd Webber

Won

Theatre World Award

Ben Vereen

Won

text: 1996 London revival[edit]

text:
Year

Award ceremony

Category

Nominee

Result

1997

Laurence Olivier Award

Best Musical Revival

Nominated

text: 2000 Broadway revival[edit]

text:
Year

Award ceremony

Category

Nominee

Result

2000

Tony Award

Best Revival of a Musical

Nominated

text: 2012 Broadway revival[edit]

text:
Year

Award

Category

Nominee

Result

2012

Tony Award

Best Revival of a Musical

Nominated

Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical

Josh Young

Nominated

Drama Desk Award

Outstanding Revival of a Musical

Nominated

Outstanding Sound Design

Steve Canyon Kennedy

Nominated

Theatre World Award

Josh Young

Won

text: 2016 London revival[edit]

text:
Year

Award ceremony

Category

Nominee

Result

2016

Evening Standard Theatre Awards

Best Musical

Won

Emerging Talent

Tyrone Huntley

Won

2017

Whatsonstage.com Awards

Best Musical Revival

Nominated

Best Supporting Actor in a Musical

Tyrone Huntley

Nominated

Best Choreography

Drew McOnie

Nominated

2017

Laurence Olivier Awards

Best Musical Revival

Won

Best Actor in a Musical

Tyrone Huntley

Nominated

Best Theatre Choreographer

Drew McOnie

Nominated

Best Lighting Design

Lee Curran

Nominated

Best Sound Design

Nick Lidster for Autograph

Nominated

Outstanding Achievement in Music

The band and company for creating the gig-like rock vibe of the original concept album of Jesus Christ Superstar

Nominated

text: Further reading[edit]

text:
Robert M. Price. Jesus Christ Superstar: The Making of a Modern Gospel. eBookIt. 2011.
Ellis Nassour, Richard Broderick. Rock Opera: The Creation of Jesus Christ Superstar, from Record Album to Broadway Show and Motion Picture. Hawthorn Books, 1973.

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