Island Life Episodes

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Season 17, Episode 1

Closer to School in Cocoa Beach

A family looks to move closer to the kids' school in Cocoa Beach, Florida, so that they have more time on the beach instead of sitting in traffic. To make their dream come true, she wants something that's move-in ready but he wants a good deal, even if it comes with a few projects.

Season 17, Episode 2

Beautiful Chaos on the Space Coast

A busy couple with three active boys and a baby on the way looks for more room in Indialantic, Florida. Grandpa is also moving in soon so there's no time to renovate, making a turnkey property a must-have.

Season 17, Episode 3

Making an Upgrade on Hilton Head Island

A fun-loving couple with three growing kids and a dog is looking to upgrade their current home on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. He's looking for enough square footage to accommodate the entire family, while she's looking for an open concept layout and water views.

Season 17, Episode 4

Ready for an Active Life on Hilton Head Island

A New Jersey couple is ready to escape the cold weather to the warmer climate of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Drawn to the area's active lifestyle, they hope to find a home with a water view that is walking distance to both the beach and the town's shops and restaurants.

Season 17, Episode 5

Bay vs. Beach in Alabama

A Mississippi couple is ready to move closer to the waters of Orange Beach, Alabama. They're excited to start this new chapter together but his dream of boating around Alabama's waterways with a home on the bay clashes with her desire to live on the beach.

Season 17, Episode 6

Beachfront Dreams in Gulf Shores

A mother and son move to Gulf Shores, Alabama, so they can spend more time together on the beach. They'd like to find a home with a third bedroom for guests but the number-one priority is getting as close to the beach as possible.

Season 17, Episode 7

Getting Closer to Nature on Palm Island

An outdoorsy couple is ready to leave the cold of Colorado behind for the warm sunshine on Palm Island, Florida. They want to live in a quieter area where they can spend more days exploring in nature, but the home they choose will also need to have dock access so they can live out their fishing dreams.

Season 17, Episode 8

Closer to Family on Melbourne Beach

An active couple is relocating from Georgia to Melbourne Beach, Florida, to be close to their kids and grandchildren. They want to live a more laid-back lifestyle, so they're searching for a home in a community with private outdoor space and plenty of beach access.

Season 17, Episode 9

Cramped Quarters on Merritt Island

A family of four has outgrown their starter home and is looking for some breathing room on Merritt Island, Florida. He's taking the opportunity to find his dream home on the water, while her biggest priority is four bedrooms and a pool. Wherever they end up, there will have to be some type of water in their backyard.

Season 17, Episode 10

Growing Roots on St. Simons Island

A hair stylist and barber are fulfilling a lifelong dream by moving close to the beach on St. Simons Island, Georgia. They love the island's history and want to raise their two kids in a tight-knit community. She hopes to find a fixer-upper with vintage charm, but he's scared of a big renovation project and would prefer a new construction home.

Season 17, Episode 11

Close to Port on John's Island

A young newlywed from New Hampshire is searching for a home on beautiful John's Island, South Carolina. Her husband works out of the nearby Charleston Port, so the move will give them more time together. While he's away at sea, she's enlisted her good friend to help her find a home that meets everything on their wish list.

Season 17, Episode 12

Discovering New and Old Charm on James Island

Ready to escape the busy city of Charleston, a newly-married couple is moving to James Island, South Carolina. With three dogs in tow, they're on the hunt for a home with a large backyard space. They also want to be close to the beaches and parks, but disagree on the amount of work they want to put into a new home.

Season 17, Episode 13

Galloping into the Sunset on St. Simons Island

A young-at-heart couple is leaving behind their busy, traffic-filled life in Atlanta for the beaches of St. Simons Island, Georgia. With seven grown children and 12 grandchildren, they're searching for a large property with Southern character and a pool where they can host a lot of family visitors.

Season 17, Episode 14

Moving Back to St. Simons Island

A couple is moving from the flatlands of Nebraska to the beaches of St. Simons Island, Georgia. He grew up on the island and is ready to come home. Her only request is a pool, but he has a very specific idea of what their Southern house should look like. They both agree that they need a yard for their beloved dog, Jim.

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