While You Were Out — Season 1

200260 episodes8.0/10 (4 votes)

About this season

While You Were Out is an American reality series that aired episodes on the cable channel TLC. The format of the show is similar to TLC's Trading Spaces. While You Were Out adds a suspenseful gimmick by keeping the entire redecoration a secret from the homeowner.

Episodes (60)

1
E1

1. New Jersey: Woodland Court

Aired 6 July 2002

Neatnik Jennifer wants to turn a porch into an outdoor escape for her husband, Wayne.

2
E2

2. New York: Great Rock Drive

Aired 13 July 2002

Jennifer wants to create a special den for her NY sports fanatic husband Jonathan.

3
E3

3. New Jersey: Azalea Lane

Aired 20 July 2002

Michael wants to create a romantic bedroom for his wife, Carolyn, before she has a chance to re-redecorate it - again!

4
E4

4. Connecticut: Kitenmaug Road

Aired 3 August 2002

Robin wants to create a special hangout space for her husband, Josh.

5
E5

5. Illinois: Campton Crossings Road

Aired 10 August 2002

Patti wants to create a relaxing, restful bedroom for her husband, Scott.

6
E6

6. Connecticut: Norwich Avenue

Aired 17 August 2002

Catherine wants to create a more exciting kitchen for entertaining Navy Lieutenant husband, Pete.

7
E7

7. Illinois: Prairie Mist Drive

Aired 24 August 2002

Shelly wants to create a romantic, but not feminine, bedroom for her husband, Tom.

8
E8

8. Kansas: West 142nd Street

Aired 7 September 2002

Amy wants to create a colorful ""down under"" living room for her husband, Andrew.

9
E9

9. Kansas: West 49th Street

Aired 14 September 2002

John wants to create a beautiful new bedroom for his wife, Amy.

10
E10

10. Kansas: West 150th Terrace

Aired 21 September 2002

Tiffany wants her mom, Iva, to have an updated colorful and relaxing bedroom.

11
E11

11. Oregon: Plumeria Way

Aired 21 September 2002

Dani wants to convert a large, undecorated living room into a rustic outdoor haven for her husband, Ryan. Chayse and the team give them both exactly what they're looking for with an Alaskan Frontier Lodge.

12
E12

12. Utah: Sherman Avenue

Aired 28 September 2002

Kelly and her husband, Jon, met in law school. Now the parents of a new baby, Kelly wants to give Jon a special room to relax and enjoy his other ""baby"", a large screen TV. As movie buffs, the perfect direction for this space is a home theatre. Laura wants to take the design one step further and add a futuristic, sci-fi theme. The result is out of this world! On as record-breaking temperatures rise on this hot day, so do tensions. Watch out as tempers flare!

13
E13

13. Utah: South Lincoln Street

Aired 5 October 2002

Tiburon wants to create a patio oasis for cookout-loving husband Adam.

14
E14

14. Utah: Tyler Avenue

Aired 7 October 2002

Alisa wants to convert her living room into an outdoorsy, family-friendly space for her husband Rhett.

15
E15

15. Oregon: 29th Avenue

Aired 12 October 2002

Kristen and Zig are newlyweds - they've been married less than a year. Kristen wants to give her husband Zig's boring office a Mexican flair - reminiscent of his favorite vacation spot - the Yucatan. Chayse and the team are ready to add lots of bright colors and Mexican decorative pieces to turn Zig's office into a festive Mexican getaway.

16
E16

16. Oregon: Flanders Street

Aired 14 October 2002

Marian wants to create an outdoor tropical paradise for cousin/roommate Sarah.

17
E17

17. California: Lambeth Lane

Aired 19 October 2002

Mary Jane wants to rebuild a previously destroyed deck for her husband Eric so they can use it for entertaining.

18
E18

18. Utah: Fairview Drive

Aired 21 October 2002

Cecily wants to turn her shabby, unused deck into a Western ranch range-at-home for her husband Marc.

19
E19

19. California: Thorntree Drive

Aired 26 October 2002

Julie wants to convert the spare room into a functional office for her husband, John.

20
E20

20. California: Tassajara Circle

Aired 28 October 2002

Scott wants to convert a living/dining room into a space not only for the family to relax, but also one where his wife Michelle can work on scrapbooking and crafts AND keep all her supplies organized.

21
E21

21. California: Lowell Court

Aired 2 November 2002

Kathleen wants to add some color and spice to the patio, her husband Brian's favorite place in the house.

22
E22

22. California: Calle Jazmin

Aired 16 November 2002

Rob wants to give his wife Kathy a break from decorating by giving her a new bedroom.

23
E23

23. California: Shaw Street

Aired 23 November 2002

Erin wants to convert her bland living room into an artsy, one-of-a-kind room for her partner, Noe.

24
E24

24. California: Lakewood Drive

Aired 30 November 2002

Donna wants to turn her bland backyard into a basketball court for her LA Laker-loving husband, Danny.

25
E25

25. Arizona: Gelding Drive

Aired 14 December 2002

Kelsey wants to bring her parents' outdated bedroom into the 21st century with a romantic update that will remind them of their favorite vacation spot - Hawaii.

26
E26

26. Arizona: East San Miguel Avenue

Aired 24 December 2002

Michael wants to convert a sunroom into a more attractive room for his wife, Nancy.

27
E27

27. Arizona: East Windmere Drive

Aired 24 December 2002

Michelle wants to create an organized but baby-friendly office for her work-at-home husband, Sundown.

28
E28

28. Albuquerque: Cardenas NE

Aired 28 December 2002

Marisa wants to create a new patio area for her hard-working husband Shane.

29
E29

29. Albuquerque: Moon Street NE

Aired 4 January 2003

Lisa wants to give her husband Wardell a relaxing meditation bedroom.

30
E30

30. Albuquerque: La Media Road SW

Aired 11 January 2003

Kimberly wants to create a special room for her husband Alex to display his dye-cast model car collection.

31
E31

31. Texas: High Point Lane

Aired 25 January 2003

Summer wants to turn her backyard into a Korean garden to remind her husband, Ken, of his family culture.

32
E32

32. Texas: Rambler Road

Aired 1 February 2003

Shawna wants to turn her bland living room into an African-themed room for her husband, Curtis.

33
E33

33. Louisiana: Marseilles Place

Aired 7 February 2003

Regan wants to transform an attic into a special space for her mother Rhonda - and her drums!

34
E34

34. Texas: Steven Drive

Aired 14 February 2003

Leslie wants to create a relaxing Venice-inspired bedroom for her husband, Mike.

35
E35

35. Louisiana: Loveland Street

Aired 21 February 2003

Brett wants to convert a garage into a child's playroom with an adjoining laundry room for his stay-at-home mom wife, Suzan.

36
E36

36. Louisiana: Terry Drive

Aired 28 February 2003

Patrick wants to convert a master bedroom into a romantic, relaxing, Asian-themed room for his wife, Judy.

37
E37

37. Florida: 35th Avenue North

Aired 7 March 2003

Tanya wants to turn a spare room into a music-inspiring retreat for her husband, Adam.

38
E38

38. St. Petersburg: 53rd Avenue

Aired 14 March 2003

Angel and Clinton want to convert an overused basement party room into a sophisticated room for their mom, Vicky.

39
E39

39. St. Petersburg: 17 Street North

Aired 21 March 2003

40
E40

40. Miami: NW 150th Street

Aired 28 March 2003

Mondray wants to convert a patio into a piece of beachfront vacation property for her grandmother, Cassie.

41
E41

41. Miami: NW 101 Way

Aired 4 April 2003

Ryan wants to convert a bedroom into a room with nursery potential for his wife, Susanna, with whom he's ready to start having children.

42
E42

42. South Carolina: Westfield Avenue

Aired 11 April 2003

Jennifer wants to convert a family room into a French-inspired salon, reminiscent of her mom, Diane's birthplace.

43
E43

43. South Carolina: Basswood Avenue

Aired 18 April 2003

Jo Ann wants to convert a loft into a folly room for her joker husband, Adam.

44
E44

44. South Carolina: Landsdowne Drive

Aired 25 April 2003

Julie wants to convert her deck into a nautical marina space for her husband, Greg.

45
E45

45. Atlanta: Moreland Avenue

Aired 2 May 2003

Lauren wants to convert her backyard into a safari bonfire area for her girlfriend, Robin.

46
E46

46. Miami: SW 54th Street

Aired 9 May 2003

Marisol wants to convert a piano room into a Cuban-inspired piano classroom for her mother, Ruth, a piano teacher.

47
E47

47. Atlanta: Pinder Point Court

Aired 16 May 2003

Eric wants to change his bedroom into a colonial dream for his wife, Leslie.

48
E48

48. Atlanta: Main Street

Aired 23 May 2003

Stacie wants to convert a small bedroom into a studio workspace for her husband, Daniel.

49
E49

49. Tennessee: Meadow Trail Drive

Aired 30 May 2003

Ken wants to convert his backyard into a Scottish relaxation retreat to reflect the heritage of himself and his wife, Leah.

50
E50

50. Tennessee: Marne Street

Aired 6 June 2003

Molly wants to convert an unfinished bedroom into a special architect's haven for her husband, Corey.

51
E51

51. Tennessee: Linden Avenue

Aired 13 June 2003

Jennifer wants to turn a spare/storage room into a rock star haven for her fiance, Jay.

52
E52

52. Charlotte: Brownstone View Drive

Aired 20 June 2003

Toya wants to convert a bland living room into a home theatre for her husband, Patrick.

53
E53

53. Charlotte: Marblerock Court

Aired 27 June 2003

Shawna wants to create a family-fun room for her son and her husband, Mehrdad, while incorporating their nationalities.

54
E54

54. Charlotte: Belvedere Lane

Aired 4 July 2003

Lisa wants to turn the backyard into a piece of Ireland for her husband, Chuck.

55
E55

55. Philadelphia: Sorrel Lane

Aired 11 July 2003

Laura wants to convert a lifeless family room into a beach-themed room for her parents.

56
E56

56. Philadelphia: Hampton Circle

Aired 18 July 2003

Kim wants to create a room for her husband, Jerry, but WYWO decided to turn the tables. Instead, Jerry will be converting the master bedroom into a mountain retreat for Kim!

57
E57

57. Philadelphia: Edinburgh Drive

Aired 25 July 2003

Lisa wants to convert the deck into a margarita party beach for her husband, Richard.

58
E58

58. Virginia: Hillsman Street

Aired 1 August 2003

Staci wants to turn her boring bedroom into an outdoorsy retreat for her husband, Mark.

59
E59

59. Virginia: 18th Street North

Aired 8 August 2003

Julie wants to turn her living room into a 40's lounge for her fiance A.J.

60
E60

60. Virginia: Split Oak Lane

Aired 15 August 2003

Puja wants to turn a deck into a India-inspired Hindu relaxation/entertainment area for her parents, Parul and Ambarish.

Other seasons of While You Were Out

Popular Web Series Collections