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Mother/daughter duo Karen Laine and Mina Starsiak transform dilapidated properties in and around their hometown of Indianapolis. Karen's legal background and Mina's real estate knowledge help them secure diamonds in the rough, then they enlist

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Good Bones Season 5 Episode 1 - Risky Reno with Historic Charm
    8.8/10(6 votes)

    #1 - Risky Reno with Historic Charm

    S5:E1

    Mina and Karen return to the Fountain Square neighborhood to renovate a charming bungalow they bought from a homeowner who grew up in the house. They give the home an eclectic Cali vibe by combining its original features with modern touches.

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  2. Good Bones Season 5 Episode 5 - DIY Reno Rescue
    8.6/10(6 votes)

    #2 - DIY Reno Rescue

    S5:E5

    Mina and Karen are called to help their friends transform their traditional home, but their ideas are dependent on the local historical society. They expand the dining room and kitchen, and convert the master into a gorgeous en suite.

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  3. Good Bones Season 5 Episode 2 - Minas East Street Investment
    8.5/10(7 votes)

    #3 - Minas East Street Investment

    S5:E2

    Mina and her husband, Steve, decide it's time to renovate and sell their rental property to start a college fund for their son.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Good Bones Season 3 Episode 3 - The Shabbiest Townhouse
    8.4/10(6 votes)

    #4 - The Shabbiest Townhouse

    S3:E3

    Mina and Karen are the new owners of a very outdated and bland townhouse in the heart of the Bates-Hendricks neighborhood. Despite the maroon carpeting, peach wallpaper and active bird's nests, the home has a lot of potential. The girls get started designing a new layout after demolition but all work comes to a halt after they find a surprise in the attic and have to call the police. Once they are back on track, Karen and Mina pour their hearts and souls into finishing the home for friends of the family.

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  5. Good Bones Season 3 Episode 9 - A Backyard Barn for Karen
    8.4/10(6 votes)

    #5 - A Backyard Barn for Karen

    S3:E9

    Karen and Mina are tackling a special project, Karen's new barn-shaped guesthouse, which will have a large garage on the first floor and guest space on the second floor. But before construction begins, Mina and Karen get some devastating permit news from the city, forcing them to rethink the size of the structure. On the inside, the women cover the ceiling with reclaimed barnwood and have some custom barn doors made, and Karen and her husband take on a DIY flooring project. Karen hopes that size restrictions and construction costs don't get in the way of making this the farmhouse-inspired guesthouse of her dreams.

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  6. Good Bones Season 5 Episode 6 - Updated Victorian in Old Southside
    8.4/10(6 votes)

    #6 - Updated Victorian in Old Southside

    S5:E6

    Mina and Karen are back in Old Southside where they've purchased a hoarder house filled with garbage and hiding fire damage. As demo gets underway, they uncover a slew of other issues as they turn this trash-filled home into an updated Victorian beauty.

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  7. Good Bones Season 1 Episode 10 - New Clients in the Countryside
    8.3/10(8 votes)

    #7 - New Clients in the Countryside

    S1:E10

    A home renovation in the countryside for new clients with a big family, but a house that feels very closed off. Plans include sliding glass doors and large windows to bring in more natural light.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Good Bones Season 2 Episode 10 - Beautifying a Boring Boxy Home
    8.3/10(8 votes)

    #8 - Beautifying a Boring Boxy Home

    S2:E10

    Mina has second thoughts that a charmless, boxy house bought from the city for $4,000 might have been a bad idea. But Karen sees the potential and convinces Mina that they'll be able to transform this 'giant cube' into an adorable single family home. Even though it's undesirable at first glance, Mina and Karen strip it down and turn this boring, rectangular house into a beautiful work of art, truly adding value to the neighborhood.

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  9. Good Bones Season 1 Episode 1 - Mom & Daughter Renovate Homes
    8.2/10(17 votes)

    #9 - Mom & Daughter Renovate Homes

    S1:E1

    Mina and Karen have renovated close to twenty homes in their downtown adjacent community, Fountain Square. They have hand selected their neighbors and raised property values resulting in their dream community. Having affected so much change in Fountain Square, they venture off into the adjacent Bates Hendricks community. Have they taken on more than they bargained for? Mina and Karen have their work cut out for them and have to work as a team to get the house done on time and on budget.

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  10. Good Bones Season 2 Episode 1 - Decaying Duplex Gets a Transformation
    8.2/10(10 votes)

    #10 - Decaying Duplex Gets a Transformation

    S2:E1

    Mina and Karen snag a four-bedroom, two-bathroom duplex for only $4,000. But with one of the worst foundations they've ever seen combined with unsafe floor joists on the second floor, Mina expects to spend upwards of $200,000 on the renovation. When Tad demos the chimney and puts a hole in the roof, the women grow more concerned about their budget. They hope that their attention to detail in the beautifully finished single-family home will pay off.

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  11. Good Bones Season 3 Episode 1 - Smelly Shotgun House To Chic Downtown Home
    8.2/10(8 votes)

    #11 - Smelly Shotgun House To Chic Downtown Home

    S3:E1

    Mina Starsiak and Karen E. Laine take on an old shotgun-style home near downtown Indianapolis, and even though they've been renovating shotgun homes for years, this house is quite the stinker -- literally. Demo day becomes a test of bad smells they will never forget, and Mina's brother, Tad, learns the basics of framing a house and installing decorative wall tiles. Hoping to sell the home to their friend who owns a wedding dress studio, Mina and Karen tailor the decor to match her taste and create a DIY project from wedding dress material. But when they find out their renovated house isn't up to code, there's a chance they won't be able to finish it on time and on budget.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Good Bones Season 4 Episode 2 - New House, Old Spirit
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    #12 - New House, Old Spirit

    S4:E2

    Mina and Karen venture just east of downtown Indy to take on a two-story, worn-down home that's as risky as it is disgusting. The block hasn't been revitalized yet and between the massive sinkhole, caved-in roof and decomposing animals throughout, their walkthrough is almost impossible. The house has almost no sustainable foundation so the ladies get busy rebuilding from the ground up all while adding features that make it feel like the home has been on the block for decades.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Good Bones Season 4 Episode 5 - Nothin's Easy on East Street
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    #13 - Nothin's Easy on East Street

    S4:E5

    After going underwater on previous East Street investments, Mina and Karen return to the area and hope their third flip is a charm. They plan to give a home more bathrooms and an open floor plan, but when Cory discovers a budget-busting water line issue, the ladies must get creative with their renovation.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Good Bones Season 4 Episode 6 - Chop and Pop
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    #14 - Chop and Pop

    S4:E6

    Mina and Karen are back in the Bates-Hendricks neighborhood and hoping to turn a profit this time around. Since the home is one of the smallest on the street, the ladies plan to chop off a poorly designed addition and pop up a new story addition, adding valuable square footage and opening up the living room and kitchen. Spending a little more money on landscaping and curb appeal rounds out Mina and Karen’s renovation plans but a whopper of a surprise sends the crew into a panic, maybe sending Karen home with a new pet.

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  15. Good Bones Season 4 Episode 9 - Tiny Condo, Giant Upgrade
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    #15 - Tiny Condo, Giant Upgrade

    S4:E9

    Mina and Karen purchase a building with multiple condos, and to test the market, they're starting with a unit on the ground floor. They plan to knock down some walls to create an open kitchen and tackle the entire building's exterior. However, the whole project hangs in the balance when Karen tries to shimmy down an HVAC exchange with hilarious consequences.

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  16. Good Bones Season 5 Episode 3 - Chelsea Vibes in Old Southside
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    #16 - Chelsea Vibes in Old Southside

    S5:E3

    Mina and Karen buy a duplex of townhouses in Old Southside and want to give the left side a Chelsea flat theme full of eclectic colors like the New York City neighborhood. However, potential issues inside and out cause more challenges than expected.

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  17. Good Bones Season 7 Episode 7 - An Itty Bitty Beach Bungalow
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    #17 - An Itty Bitty Beach Bungalow

    S7:E7

    Mina and Karen are back in Old Southside where they look to transform a small, two-bedroom home into a beautiful beach bungalow on a modest budget. If they make a decent profit, Mina plans to realize her dream of building a Two Chicks Headquarters.

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  18. Good Bones Season 8 Episode 10 - Tad's Next Chapter
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #18 - Tad's Next Chapter

    S8:E10

    Tad and Anna's dream home nears completion, but their moody and quirky design style poses a challenge for Mina. And despite the pressure of the renovation, Tad considers taking yet another big, life-changing step with Anna.

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  19. Good Bones Season 1 Episode 8 - A Structure Worth Saving
    8.1/10(8 votes)

    #19 - A Structure Worth Saving

    S1:E8

    Mina and Karen restore a house in the Bates-Hendricks neighborhood with termite-infested walls and faulty foundation.

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  20. Good Bones Season 1 Episode 11 - Family-Sized Renovation
    8.1/10(9 votes)

    #20 - Family-Sized Renovation

    S1:E11

    A desire to host big family gatherings, but a lack of space prompt an Indianapolis couple to contact Mina and Karen for a major $40,0000 renovation of their kitchen and dining room.

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  21. Good Bones Season 2 Episode 2 - Abandoned Rebuild Rescued
    8.1/10(8 votes)

    #21 - Abandoned Rebuild Rescued

    S2:E2

    Karen and Mina are back on Woodlawn Avenue to rescue a new build that has been abandoned. While the home's basic structure is built, the bones have been left for dead. Mina and Karen see the amazing possibilities in this 2,200 square foot home and already have the perfect buyer in mind. Issues arise, however, when window delivery is delayed and the trim carpenters quit mid-job. Will the girls be able to pull off a successful renovation for this up-and-coming neighborhood?

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Good Bones Season 1 Episode 9 - Duplex Remodel, Double Trouble
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    #22 - Duplex Remodel, Double Trouble

    S1:E9

    After purchasing a duplex for $15,000, Karen and Mina get to work turning the cramped space with two sides into a single family home. Re-imaging the floor plan is easy, it's staying on budget that's a challenge with this project. Because it's located in an outlying neighborhood that's still in transition, the mother-daughter duo has to be mindful of the budget since this home's location could have an impact on its selling price. But with smart purchases and creative styling, Min and Karen make it one of a kind. With a rush to the finish, can this glamorous single family home make a good impression at the open house?

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Good Bones Season 2 Episode 7 - Facelift for a Tiny Victorian
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    #23 - Facelift for a Tiny Victorian

    S2:E7

    Mina and Karen buy a tiny, Victorian-style home in need of a serious facelift on the outskirts of the Indianapolis community of Fountian Square. Not only is the house small, it has a funky layout with nonfunctional spaces, forcing the girls to build an addition on the back while trying to stay on budget.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Good Bones Season 2 Episode 8 - Client Renovation Rescue
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    #24 - Client Renovation Rescue

    S2:E8

    Mina and Karen take on a renovation project for an optimistic client who bought a duplex with intentions of renovating it himself. The home is in a historic and very established neighborhood that would mean easy profit if the job is done right, but challenges with the historical preservation commission and a possible voodoo curse threaten to slow things down. Will the ladies be able to overcome such strange obstacles?

    Director:Unknown
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  25. Good Bones Season 2 Episode 9 - Eyesore Overhaul
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    #25 - Eyesore Overhaul

    S2:E9

    Mina and Karen are back in the Bates-Hendricks neighborhood with a brand new project. The home is in a fantastic location, is close to everything and has a ton of square footage. Despite its good qualities, however, the home is dirty, ugly and is going to be a heaping handful of a job. This eyesore has three colors of brown paint coating the outside and is a confusing labyrinth on the inside. A house this size will ultimately require more construction workers, more hammers and ultimately more danger. Will they be able to give this home a new floor plan that's perfect for single-family living?

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Best Episodes Summary

"Risky Reno with Historic Charm" is the best rated episode of "Good Bones". It scored 8.8/10 based on 6 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/9/2020. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "DIY Reno Rescue".