Watch Fixer Upper: The Castle

Fixer Upper: The Castle is a home renovation show that premiered on HBO Max in 2022. It follows married couple Chip and Joanna Gaines, former hosts of the popular HGTV series Fixer Upper, as they take on the enormous project of renovating a historic castle in Waco, Texas.

The castle, built in the early 1900s, has been vacant for over 20 years and fallen into major disrepair. When Chip and Joanna get a call from the owner asking if they'd be interested in taking on the massive restoration job, they can't resist the challenge. While their typical Fixer Upper projects involve renovating modest family homes, The Castle offers them the chance to apply their talents on a much grander scale.

Throughout the first season, Chip and Joanna share the trials and triumphs of refurbishing the sprawling estate. With its stately stone exterior and intricate hand-carved interior details, the castle requires careful renovation to preserve its Old World charm. At the same time, Chip and Joanna rework the layout and design to better suit contemporary family living.

Each episode focuses on a different section of the castle, from updating the kitchen and great hall to restoring the towers and turrets. Joanna puts her trademark farmhouse style into regal spaces like the library and dining room, while Chip handles major structural repairs. From dealing with drainage issues in the basement to reinforcing crumbling exterior walls, no construction challenge is too big for this hands-on duo.

Central to the show is the question of who will ultimately buy a castle that, once renovated, will be valued at over $10 million. Chip and Joanna take special care to update the castle while preserving its uniqueness and pedigree, hoping to attract a buyer who appreciates the home's history. Throughout the season, potential buyers tour the property so viewers get a taste of who might take ownership of the iconic Waco landmark.

Along with the major project of the castle, Fixer Upper: The Castle also includes smaller renovations Joanna completes to refresh rental homes on the castle grounds. These quick “chip and jo” flips give her a chance to get creative with smaller spaces ranging from a carriage house to a garden cottage.

With its behind-the-scenes look at the effort required to renovate a century-old castle, Fixer Upper: The Castle offers the Gaines' fans more of the down-home charm and real-life authenticity that made their earlier show a hit. It also continues their tradition of restoring historic homes with respect, care and plenty of Chip and Joanna's signature style.

Fixer Upper: The Castle is a series that ran for 1 seasons (7 episodes) between October 17, 2022 and on HBO Max