Ep 25. The Giunta Family

The Giunta Family is the featured family in season 5 episode 25 of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. The episode begins with a heartfelt introduction to the family who reside in Williamstown, New Jersey. The family consists of John and Barbie, their children, and John's brother James, who has Down syndrome.

The Giunta family has faced numerous hardships over the years, including James' medical issues and Barbie's battle with multiple sclerosis. The house they live in is old and not equipped to handle James' special needs, such as a wheelchair ramp, doorways that are wide enough, and modified bathrooms.

The crew from Extreme Makeover: Home Edition arrives on site and starts demolition within minutes of their arrival. They remove walls, tear up floors, and completely gut the house. The family is given an RV to live in while their home is being built, and they drive it onto their property with excitement and anticipation.

The design team, which includes Ed Sanders, Michael Moloney, and Paige Hemmis, work around the clock to create a beautiful, spacious home that caters to the family's needs. The new home includes a large, accessible kitchen where the family can cook and enjoy meals together. The crew also builds a much-needed therapy room for James. The therapy room is filled with state-of-the-art equipment that will help James with his developmental issues.

In addition to the therapy room, the Giuntas are given a host of other amazing surprises. The children in the family are given new bedrooms that are custom-designed to reflect their personalities. The team even creates a playroom that is filled with toy cars and trains, which is something that the family has always wanted.

The Giuntas are also given a surprise vacation to Disney World, which is coordinated by Michael Moloney. Emotional scenes follow, as the family is moved to tears by the generosity of the show and its sponsors.

The episode's climax arrives when the Giuntas are finally shown their new home. The crew and neighbors gather outside the home, waiting for the family's reaction. When the family is walked through the door, they are stunned by the beauty and functionality of their new home. What follows is a series of emotional hugs and thank you's to the crew and sponsors.

The episode ends with the Giunta family moving into their beautiful new home, grateful beyond measure for the kindness shown to them by the community and the crew of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. The episode is a testament to the power of positive change and how it can impact the lives of those in need.