Ep 11. Passion vs. Fashion

In season 5 episode 11 of Flea Market Flip titled "Passion vs. Fashion," two teams of skilled flippers face off to transform flea market finds into profitable pieces. Hosted by Lara Spencer, this fast-paced competition challenges the teams to pick out three items from a flea market and then upcycle them into stylish pieces to sell for a profit.

The first team, consisting of best friends Taylor and Courtney, have a passion for vintage items and eclectic design. They opt for an antique dressing table, a wooden shipping crate, and a mid-century modern lamp to transform. Meanwhile, the second team, husband-and-wife duo Corliss and Andrea, focus on fashion-forward items and select a mannequin, a wire basket, and a sewing machine table.

With only one hour to shop at the flea market, the pressure is on for the teams to make the right choices. They must negotiate with vendors and haggle for the best prices before the buzzer sounds and they are forced to move on to the next challenge.

Once the teams have gathered their items, they head to the workshop where they have one day and a budget of $500 to turn their finds into high-end pieces that will sell for top dollar. They must each use their unique design skills and creativity to transform their flea market finds, while also keeping an eye on the market trends and what buyers are searching for.

As they work, Lara checks in with each team to see how they are progressing and to offer advice and encouragement. The teams face a number of challenges throughout the day, including a broken saw and potential issues with their spray painting.

After a long day of hard work, the teams head to the selling floor where they must showcase their finished products to potential buyers. With only a few hours to sell, the teams must use their sales skills to convince shoppers to purchase their transformed pieces.

As the clock ticks down, the teams anxiously await the final results. Lara reveals the final sales figures and announces the winner of this week's competition.

In "Passion vs. Fashion," the teams go head-to-head in a thrilling competition that combines design skills, savvy business sense, and a love for treasure hunting. With only their creativity and bargaining skills to rely on, they must prove themselves in a high stakes challenge. Which team will win and which team will be left in the dust? Tune in to find out.