Ep 2. Best on the Block

In season 8 episode 2 of Flea Market Flip, titled "Best on the Block," viewers are taken on a journey with contestants who scour flea markets for hidden gems that they can transform into valuable pieces of furniture and decor. Hosted by Lara Spencer, Flea Market Flip challenges two teams of two to find, purchase, and restore items found at a local flea market.

Each team begins by scouting the market for treasures and negotiating the best prices they can. From there, they take their items back to their respective workshops and get to work transforming them into valuable pieces with new life. The teams are given a budget of $500 and one hour to shop, so creativity and resourcefulness are key to their success.

With the clock ticking and limited funds, the contestants must use their imaginations and creative abilities to breathe new life into the items they have purchased. This is where the real fun begins, as the contestants use saws, drills, paint, and other materials to transform their purchases into something new and desirable.

Each team is given one day to complete their transformations, and then they are presented to a panel of judges to determine which team has transformed their items into the most valuable pieces. The judges consider several factors when determining the winner, including creativity, originality, and overall design and quality.

Throughout the episode, viewers get to see the contestants work together, brainstorming and collaborating to come up with the best ideas for their items. They strategize, play to their strengths, and ultimately have a lot of fun in the process.

"Best on the Block" is just one example of the many exciting and creative challenges that contestants face on Flea Market Flip. With its focus on creativity, resourcefulness, and fun, the show is a must-see for anyone who loves the thrill of the hunt and the joy of transforming something old into something new and desirable.