Houses with History is returning for a second season. HGTV has renewed the series which follows Mike Lemieux, Rich Soares, and Jen Macdonald as they reveal the history of homes before they restore them. The first season of six episodes debuted last fall. Season two is expected to have eight installments and air early next year.
HGTV revealed more about the renewal of the series in a press release.
“HGTV has ordered eight new one-hour episodes of Houses with History starring history buff Mike Lemieux, carpenter Rich Soares and designer Jen Macdonald. During the series, which attracted nearly 14 million viewers in its freshman season, the history-obsessed trio explore the fascinating backstories of America’s oldest homes near Plymouth, Massachusetts, and help save these remarkable centuries-old properties with stunning restorations. In each episode, they also share the homes’ unique origins and past renovation stories. The new season is slated to premiere in early 2023.
“Houses with History is one of the series where we flipped the idea of what makes a good renovation story on its head and led with the backstory of the house, rather than the homeowner,” said Loren Ruch, group senior vice president, programming & development, HGTV. “A successful first season and a renewal for a second is because Mike, Rich and Jen are fantastic, humorous storytellers, and when it comes to our nation’s oldest homes, the unexpected twists that are revealed during each renovation are always fascinating.”
While fans wait for the new episodes to premiere, they can binge watch the first season of Houses with History on discovery+. Fans also can find more show content and photo galleries at HGTV.com and follow @HGTV and #HousesWithHistory on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok for additional show updates.”
What do you think? Are you excited to see more of this restoration series on HGTV?
LOVE the show. Caught it by accident and I want more, more! hgtv houses w history. WHEN???
Thrilled with the return of Houses with History. Already watched first season episodes at least 10 times. Mike, Rich and Jen are perfect together and I love Mike’s humor. Can’t wait!!!!
Love Love Love this show. Great work and awesome personalities. Especially love the stained glass features.
Houses with History is the best and my favorite show on HGTV. So glad to hear it’s coming back!
Yes! Please bring it back! Houses and History all in one show. Love it
I love it (because I love old houses, relatives, friends, etc.) but my husband hates it. So, I will watch when he is not home and enjoy every minute of it. Here in Texas we have nothing as old as the treasures they save on this show, so I love to see all they are doing and repairs they make.
Found the show by mistake love it can’t wait for a new season of houses with history
We found this show by accident. Best accident we ever were involved in. We absolutely LOVE THIS SHOW and are thrilled it’s been renewed. Please let us know when it’s going to start so we don’t miss any programs.
I’m ecstatic! Taking care of the past for the future! Excellent show!
If House’s with History resumes I hope the accuracy from the so called Histiry Geek is correct. I just viewed a repeat episode that shows them in Plymouth, MA. claiming that as the beginning of America, the first settlers. SO INCORRECT…..I LIVE NEAR Williamsburg, Va. and I have always been very aware of the fact that the forts settlement by English Colonists was in Jamestown, Va. In 1607. Plymouth was Dec.16 1620 ! You should visit this area and see the old still standing structures and homes ..ie. Surry,Va(home of Bacon’Castle, Smithfield VA. home of St.Lukes Church oldest in the… Read more »
Actually Roanoke Colony was the first in 1587.
Hi! I woke up early this morning and was fortunate enough to find you on the first channel that I always choose, HGTV. I live in a small town in NJ and do architectural salvage. With that being said, I have a lot of stuff that you may be interested in, doors, windows, tubs, decorative etc.
So excited that there is going to be a season two!!!!
Please bring back my favorite program, I am a big history buff and I just love the houses that has been remodeled. We need to save all the historic houses we can for future generations so they can see how people lived. I think it’s important. Please don’t erase history. ❤️
I am very happy to have this show to look forward to.It is appealing to me because it is restoring,repurposing and saving homes and the history of the homes.
I can’t wait for the new season!!! My family loves this show. So excited to learn more history about the homes, the towns, and the people.