House Rules

Host Mark L. Walberg introduces the teams: newlyweds Katie and Adam; Cindy and Bill, married for 11 years; and Rebecca and Joey, who have a long-distance relationship. Included: the couples compete in an obstacle course.

The three couples renovate their master bathrooms and compete in a furniture-moving contest. Also: the panel of judges is introduced, including designer Kelley West and contractor Stephen Hann.

The three couples renovate their master bedrooms, with Rebecca and Joey creating a wall of pillows, and Bill and Cindy breaking through brick to install a window. Included: a ceiling-painting competition involving a trampoline.

The couples landscape their front yards, with Katie and Adam adding a water fountain to their atrium. Included: a water-hose contest.

The couples renovate their living rooms and compete in a game of polo played on riding lawn mowers. Included: Rebecca tries to decide on a paint color for the room.

The teams begin two-week renovations on their kitchens and also compete in a contest involving stacked paint cans. The couples call on professional electricians for their kitchen work.