Ep 14. The Luther Family
- January 20, 2008
In Extreme Makeover: Home Edition season 5 episode 14, entitled "The Luther Family," the team travels to Baytown, Texas to help out a family in need. The Luther family consists of Harry and Joanne and their six children, who are all living in a tiny two-bedroom house. The family is in desperate need of a new home, as their current one is falling apart and crowded.
The Extreme Makeover team, led by host Ty Pennington, works closely with the Luther family to design a brand new home that will accommodate their large family and meet all their needs. The team creates a beautiful and spacious home with plenty of bedrooms and living areas, as well as a large kitchen and dining room. The home is also designed to be accessible for the Luther family's special needs daughter, who uses a wheelchair.
Throughout the episode, viewers see the Extreme Makeover team work tirelessly to build the Luther family's new home in just seven days. The team is aided by a group of volunteers, including local residents and businesses who have come together to help out the Luther family.
As the new home takes shape, the Luther family is overwhelmed with gratitude and emotion. They are brought to tears as they see their new home for the first time, and are amazed by all the thoughtful details that the Extreme Makeover team has included.
The episode ends with a heartwarming reveal, as the Luther family is welcomed into their new home for the first time. The family is overjoyed and grateful to have a new, spacious, and accessible home that will provide them with a comfortable and safe place to live for years to come.
Overall, "The Luther Family" is a heartwarming and inspiring episode of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. It showcases the generosity and kindness of the show's team and volunteers, as well as the impact that a new home can have on a family in need.