Ep 6. New Flips, Familiar Faces

In Flip or Flop season 5, episode 6 titled "New Flips, Familiar Faces," hosts Tarek and Christina El Moussa return to run-down properties to flip and sell for profit. This season marks the couple's most ambitious undertaking to date. As they work on the houses, they must deal with unexpected setbacks and surprises that can threaten their budget, timeline, and business partnership.

In this episode, Tarek and Christina find themselves in a new neighborhood, with familiar faces who are hoping to sell their house quickly. The homeowners are a young couple who got transferred out of state for work and need to get their house off their hands in order to make the move. The house is an unusual property, a Dutch Colonial-style home with a unique layout. But before they can start working on the house, Tarek and Christina have to deal with a water leak that has caused significant damage to the house's foundation.

The leak is a substantial setback for the couple, as it puts both the project's budget and timeline at risk. They have to decide whether to make extensive repairs or demolish the house and start from scratch. Throughout this process, Tarek and Christina work alongside their team of skilled contractors to get the renovations done as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible. But they soon realize that the foundation is so severely compromised that they'll have to take drastic measures if they want to continue with the project.

As the renovation progresses, Tarek and Christina must learn to work together effectively and creatively to overcome unforeseen obstacles. They also have to make compromises and work around each other's strengths and weaknesses to stay on track and within budget. This episode is a testament to the resilience of the couple's business partnership, as they confront challenges head-on and find solutions even in the face of daunting setbacks.

In the end, the couple manages to turn the once-dilapidated house into a stunning and unique property that will undoubtedly fetch a high sale price on the market. Despite the challenges they faced, Tarek and Christina emerge victorious, having created a beautiful home that will provide a family with years of happiness. Episode 6 "New Flips, Familiar Faces" is filled with all the drama, challenges, and excitement that fans have come to expect from Flip or Flop.