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?
Go back to your initial format !! Another cookie cutter Reno show is not needed !! Shouldn’t have fixed which was not broken !! Very dissatisfied!!
Love, love, love this show. Never cancel!! Love the history and the renovations!
I thought that there were far too many home renovation shows on tv. Was to the point that HOME TOWN and Love it or list it were the only ones that we could still watch and enjoy. After watching first season of Houses with history, we have a new favorite. I love that the do quality renovations and give the history behind it!
Excellent! Can’t wait for season two.
Love American history and this show illustrates daily life of the early Americans and how they lived. Thank you for bringing it back!
Yes! One of the best ! I love the area the show is filmed in; it’s important to preserve the older homes; this trio is great at what they do.
I am so excited to know that Houses with History is being renewed, and can’t wait to watch it! I love Plymouth MA and have been there several times, so this is especially fun to watch!
I love this show and watched each episode twice. My complaint is that there were only six episodes and they’re only going to film eight for season two, which is taking WAY too long to launch. More episodes more often!
Love this show! Historic homes have so much more character than contemporary houses.
Yay!!!!!Super excited for season 2 of Houses with History! I love that these homes are being saved and I love learning the history of these homes.
I love all the shows I have a chance to watch. So looking forward to Houses with History season 2. Thanks!
I’m so excited this show is coming back! I wish that HGTV would give more information about the shows that are being renewed.
So excited this show is returning! Educational, fun, and I love that they are saving history!
it’s such a great show… so excited it’s back!!! what about homework? and rental rehab ?
I’m from Natick MA. Love and miss the cape. Love watching this show, for many reasons. Can’t wait for the new season!
I love watching Houses with history SOO glad more shows are coming !!
Love the show! I can’t wait for Season Two!