Building Nightmares on A&E® showcases nine couples from around the country as they risk their savings to build their dream homes. The couples must manage the pressure before they lose the house – and potentially each other.
EPISODE 1
Jim & Lissa - Part I
Lissa is unhappy living in Sarasota, Florida and wants to move back to Santa Monica, California. In an effort to keep Lissa in Florida and happy Jim is building her their dream home. After months of delays, Lissa doubts the builders they have hired while Jim defends them. This leads Lissa and Jim to frequently fight and ultimately threatens their marriage.
EPISODE 2
Jim & Lissa 2
The couple try to unite to finish the project; the couple consider finishing their home without the builders.
EPISODE 3
Dan and Gina
A couple ignore the risks and decide to build a classic mission-style house despite being $130,000 short on the project.
EPISODE 4
Mike and Laura
Newly engaged couple Mike and Laura get to work building an energy-efficient home; Laura butts heads with a foam wall contractor.
EPISODE 5
Russell and Meryl
An engaged couple plan to remodel their Malibu, Calif., home; the couple struggle to keep the romance alive while they deal with the stresses of finishing their dream home.
EPISODE 6
No Lumber in Sight
Two married sets of friends purchase 34 acres of land near Dallas and plan to build side-by-side homes on the property.
Matt Bennett
